Equity strategies

Carmignac China New Economy

Emerging marketsArticle 8
Share Class

FR0013467024

Seize the growth potential of China's New Economy
  • Investing with conviction : seeking companies in China's New Economy, which benefit from the country's economic transition and long-term reform.
  • Investing with selectivity : favoring domestic quality companies which have high income visibility, while avoiding those linked to external demand.
  • Investing sustainably : analysing companies according to their financial profile but also according to their environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
Asset Allocation
Equities96,8 %
Other3,2 %
Data as of:  Sep 30, 2026.
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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
5 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 29,4 %
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- 22,5 %
+ 27,8 %
- 1,1 %
From 31/12/2019
To 22/10/2026
Calendar Year Performance 2025
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+ 93,4 %
- 29,3 %
- 3,5 %
- 22,0 %
+ 1,4 %
+ 20,7 %
Net Asset Value
€129.45
Asset Under Management
97 M €
Net Equity Exposure30/09/2026
96,8 %
SFDR - Fund Classification

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Data as of:  Oct 22, 2026.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor). The Fund presents a risk of loss of capital.
The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations, for the shares which are not currency-hedged.
Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) 2019/2088. The SFDR classification of the Funds may change over time.

The strategy in a nutshell

Discover the Fund’s main features and benefits through the words of the Fund Manager.
Fund Management Team

Naomi WAISTELL

Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Naomi WAISTELL is A rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the September 30, 2026. Citywire Fund Manager Ratings and Citywire Rankings are proprietary to Citywire Financial Publishers Ltd (“Citywire”) and © Citywire 2025. All rights reserved. The reference to a ranking or prize, is no guarantee of the future results of the UCITS or the manager. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.

Yunfan BAO

Fund Manager
Through an active conviction and sustainable approach, we focus on domestic companies in China's new economy that can benefit from the country's economic transition and long-term reforms.

Naomi WAISTELL

Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Naomi WAISTELL is A rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the September 30, 2026. Citywire Fund Manager Ratings and Citywire Rankings are proprietary to Citywire Financial Publishers Ltd (“Citywire”) and © Citywire 2025. All rights reserved. The reference to a ranking or prize, is no guarantee of the future results of the UCITS or the manager. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.
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Carmignac China New Economy fund performance

Take a look at the Fund's performance supported by our Fund managers’ market commentary and strategy insight.

Our monthly comments

Data as of:  Sep 30, 2026.
Fund management team

Naomi WAISTELL

Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Naomi WAISTELL is A rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the September 30, 2026. Citywire Fund Manager Ratings and Citywire Rankings are proprietary to Citywire Financial Publishers Ltd (“Citywire”) and © Citywire 2025. All rights reserved. The reference to a ranking or prize, is no guarantee of the future results of the UCITS or the manager. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.

Yunfan BAO

Fund Manager

Market environment

  • Chinese and Taiwanese equity markets diverged in September. Chinese and Hong Kong equities ended the month lower, weighed down by continued weakness in domestic demand, while Taiwan proved more resilient, supported by renewed strength across the semiconductor and AI infrastructure value chain.
  • China’s macroeconomic backdrop remained subdued. August retail sales, released during the month, increased by only 0.4% year-on-year, slowing from 0.6% in July, while average new-home prices remained 3.0% below their level a year earlier. Persistent weakness in the property sector continued to weigh on consumer confidence and domestic activity, reinforcing expectations for further policy support.
  • Geopolitics remained an important driver of sentiment. The late-September meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump helped contain near-term trade tensions, with the two sides extending their existing trade truce. However, structural disagreements around technology and other strategic industries remained unresolved.
  • Against this softer domestic backdrop, technology and AI-related investment remained a relative bright spot across Greater China. In Taiwan, semiconductor and hardware companies continued to benefit from robust demand for advanced computing and AI infrastructure, with strength extending across advanced chips, connectivity and other critical components of the AI value chain.
  • Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem remained particularly well supported by structural AI demand. TSMC reported a 53% year-on-year increase in August revenues, reflecting continued strong demand for leading-edge AI chips and reinforcing confidence in the ongoing investment cycle across advanced semiconductors and related infrastructure.

Performance commentary

  • Against this backdrop, the Fund delivered a negative performance.
  • Industrials weighed on performance. CATL declined amid concerns over battery-industry overcapacity and delays to its international expansion, while Shenzhen Han’s CNC Technology also fell despite our continued conviction in the company and its exposure to semiconductor automation.
  • Consumer-related holdings remained more mixed against a still-subdued domestic demand backdrop.
  • On the other side, Technology was a key contributor, supported by continued strength across the semiconductor and AI infrastructure value chain. Demand remained robust, particularly across memory and power semiconductors.
  • In Taiwan, BizLink was the leading contributor, gaining 22% over the month on continued demand for high-speed connectivity solutions used in AI servers, while TSMC also contributed positively, benefiting from continued strength in AI-related semiconductor demand.
  • Healthcare also remained an area of opportunity, as we maintained a selective approach towards innovative biopharma. WuXi Biologics was a strong contributor, supported by solid order momentum and a growing backlog, reinforcing confidence in its medium-term growth outlook.

Outlook strategy

  • Despite a volatile backdrop, we remain constructive on Chinese and Taiwanese equities, while maintaining a selective approach and strict valuation discipline. Our investment thesis continues to be supported by attractive long-term growth opportunities across AI, advanced manufacturing, the energy transition and selected consumer services, while further policy support could provide a catalyst for the Chinese domestic economy.
  • Technology remains at the core of our convictions, while we continue to diversify both across the AI value chain and into high-quality domestic Chinese companies with strong cash generation and attractive shareholder returns.
  • We also see China’s accelerating investment in semiconductors as a multi-year structural opportunity. However, we prefer to capture this investment cycle through established Taiwanese companies across the semiconductor equipment value chain, rather than through recently listed Chinese memory manufacturers, favouring proven technologies, established business models and greater earnings visibility.
  • We remained active during the month, adjusting position sizes and reallocating capital towards our strongest opportunities.
  • We exited Shenzhen Kaifa Technology and initiated a position in ASE Technology to capture the structural growth in advanced semiconductor packaging, driven by increasingly complex AI chips. We also reduced selected consumer positions, including Anta Sports and Trip.com, remaining selective amid a still-soft consumption environment.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  Oct 22, 2026.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor). The Fund presents a risk of loss of capital.
Morningstar Rating™ :  © Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; may not be copied or distributed; and is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
​From 01/01/2013 the equity index reference indicators are calculated net dividends reinvested.
The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations, for the shares which are not currency-hedged.
Source: Carmignac at 23/10/2026

Carmignac China New Economy Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Geographical Breakdown

Data as of:  Sep 30, 2026.
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Key figures

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Exposure Data

Data as of:  Sep 30, 2026.
Equity Investment Weight96,8 %
Net Equity Exposure96,8 %
Number of Equity Issuers43
Active Share65,1 %

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The reference to a ranking or prize, is no guarantee of the future results of the UCIS or the manager.
​The information presented above is not contractually binding and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Performance is shown net of fees (excluding any subscription fees payable to the distributor). Investors may lose some or all of their capital, as the capital in the UCI is not guaranteed. Access to the products and services presented herein may be restricted for some individuals or countries. Taxation depends on the situation of the individual. The risks, fees and recommended investment period for the UCI presented are detailed in the KIDs (key information documents) and prospectuses available on this website. The KID must be made available to the subscriber prior to purchase.
The information presented above is not contractually binding and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor), where applicable. Investors may lose some or all of their capital, as the capital in the UCI is not guaranteed. Access to the products and services presented herein may be restricted for some individuals or countries. Taxation depends on the situation of the individual. The risks, fees and recommended investment period for the UCI presented are detailed in the KIDs (key information documents) and prospectuses available on this website. The KID must be made available to the subscriber prior to purchase.). The reference to a ranking or prize, is no guarantee of the future results of the UCITS or the manager.