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
Equities98.2 %
Other1.8 %
Data as of:  Nov 28, 2025.
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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
5 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 32.2 %
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- 35.7 %
- 11.1 %
+ 29.5 %
From 31/12/2019
To 08/01/2026
Calendar Year Performance 2025
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+ 93.4 %
- 29.3 %
- 3.5 %
- 22.0 %
+ 1.4 %
+ 20.7 %
Net Asset Value
132.21 €
Asset Under Management
99 M €
Net Equity Exposure28/11/2025
98.2 %
SFDR - Fund Classification

Article

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Data as of:  Jan 8, 2026.
​Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor).
The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations, for the shares which are not currency-hedged.
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) 2019/2088 is a European regulation that requires asset managers to classify their funds as either 'Article 8' funds, which promote environmental and social characteristics, 'Article 9' funds, which make sustainable investments with measurable objectives, or 'Article 6' funds, which do not necessarily have a sustainability objective. For more information please refer to https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/2088/oj.

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:  Dec 31, 2025.
Fund management team

Naomi WAISTELL

Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Naomi WAISTELL is + rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the October 31, 2025. 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.

Market environment

  • Over the month, Chinese equity markets were mixed, with domestic indices rising by +2.4% (CSI 300), while Hong Kong–listed markets declined by −2.0% (Hang Seng). The Taiwanese market, meanwhile, advanced by +3.6%.
  • International news weighed on the performance of the Hong Kong market. By contrast, the domestic market advanced, supported by marginally improving activity indicators in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors, as well as a recovery in the trade balance.
  • Taiwanese equities once again delivered strong gains, as December company guidance confirmed the resilience of AI-related capital expenditure by major tech firms.

Performance commentary

  • In this environment, the fund posted a negative performance, while nonetheless outperforming its reference indicator.
  • The main contributor to performance was Universal Microwave Technology, supported by strong demand for low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite-related technologies and attractive structural growth prospects in high-potential segments.
  • The fund also benefited from its exposure to other Taiwanese equities, notably leading players within the artificial intelligence theme, including Asia Vital Components, TSMC and Gold Circuit Electronics.
  • Conversely, positions in the consumer discretionary sector weighed on performance, in particular Alibaba, Tencent and Anta Sports.

Outlook strategy

  • Despite a mixed macroeconomic outlook, we maintain our constructive view on Greater China Equities.
  • China continues along a two-speed path, with growth stabilising but unlikely to re-accelerate meaningfully given its debt-deflation dynamics and reluctance to deploy large-scale reflationary stimulus. However, one notable tailwind is the diminishing negative impact from the sharp tariff hikes of 2025. Assuming tariff levels stabilise (or in some cases even decline) from here, the drag on growth should dissipate and remove a source of downside pressure, even if this does not translate into meaningful trade volume growth.
  • Despite prevailing bearishness on property and long-term demographic trends, we maintain a contrarian positive view on China’s offline consumption in 2026 based on: (a) younger generations being less burdened by property ownership; (b) under-supply in certain niche consumer categories in lower-tier cities; (c) inbound consumption, ie. consumption coming from non-residents; and (d) early signs of e-commerce fatigue creating stock-picking opportunities.
  • After two consecutive years of strong multiple re-rating (MSCI China forward P/E ratio are up approximately 20% in 2024 and 40% in 2025), we expect earnings growth – rather than multiple expansion – to be the primary driver of China markets performance in 2026.
  • Rather than broad market exposure, we focus on selective opportunities tied to new growth engines in innovation, robotics, advanced manufacturing (Horizon Robotics), and mobility (CATL, Didi), where companies aligned with policy priorities and global value chains continue to gain relevance.
  • We also maintain significant exposure to Taiwanese companies operating in the AI theme (TSMC, Asia Vital Components). This segment is expected to regain momentum as markets gradually refocus on economic fundamentals.
  • Over the month, we closed our position in Haier Smart Home, a company specializing in the manufacturing of household appliances.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  Jan 8, 2026.
​Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor).
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 10/01/2026

Carmignac China New Economy Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Geographical Breakdown

Data as of:  Nov 28, 2025.
Asia100.0 %
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Key figures

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Exposure Data

Data as of:  Nov 28, 2025.
Equity Investment Weight98.2 %
Net Equity Exposure98.2 %
Number of Equity Issuers38
Active Share76.8 %

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 + rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the October 31, 2025. 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.
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 + rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the October 31, 2025. 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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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.