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Carmignac Portfolio Asia Discovery

Emerging marketsArticle 8
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LU0807689582

Unlock the untapped potential of Asian markets beyond China:
  • Capture the growth potential of Asian markets beyond China, thanks to a rigorous investment process focusing on quality companies, with sustainable profitability.
  • Capitalise on the expertise of a seasoned investment team to unlock hidden opportunities through a small and mid-cap bias, a segment often neglected by research analysts and consequently overlooked by investors.
  • Gain access to a vast universe and a wide range of investment themes, offering portfolio diversification.
Key documents
Asset Allocation
Equities96.4 %
Other3.6 %
Data as of:  Jan 30, 2026.
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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
5 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 180.1 %
+ 146.6 %
+ 72.6 %
+ 71.3 %
+ 37.0 %
From 19/07/2012
To 05/03/2026
Calendar Year Performance 2025
+ 4.4 %
+ 19.7 %
- 6.7 %
+ 12.9 %
+ 1.2 %
+ 26.2 %
- 21.2 %
+ 14.6 %
+ 30.1 %
+ 6.4 %
Net Asset Value
280.13 €
Asset Under Management
141 M €
Net Equity Exposure30/01/2026
96.4 %
SFDR - Fund Classification

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Data as of:  Mar 5, 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.

Carmignac Portfolio Asia Discovery 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:  Feb 27, 2026.
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 December 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

  • In February 2026, Asian markets showed a broadly positive trend, driven by strong performances in Taiwan and South Korea, while India’s markets advanced more moderately.
  • In South Korea, indices benefited from their strong exposure to semiconductors and AI-related hardware, supported by sustained demand for advanced memory and high-end chips. On the macroeconomic front, the manufacturing PMI remained close to the expansion threshold, signaling a gradual stabilization in industrial activity, while exports continued to recover, led by the technology sector.
  • In Taiwan, the momentum was even stronger. The S&P Global manufacturing PMI rose to 55.2 in February, up from 51.7 in January, indicating a significant acceleration in activity. This improvement reflects robust export orders and strong global demand for semiconductors, particularly those linked to artificial intelligence investments.
  • In India, growth remains robust, as reflected by both manufacturing and services PMIs remaining firmly in expansion territory. However, equity market performance was more moderate, as investors remained attentive to elevated valuations and the evolution of foreign capital flows.

Performance commentary

  • In this context, our strategy delivered strong performance over the month, also outperforming its reference indicator.
  • The main contributors to performance were our positions in Korean technology companies exposed to AI-related hardware, notably SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, both of which reported strong earnings growth accompanied by positive outlooks. Samsung also announced its “AI-Driven Factories” strategy, aimed at transforming all of its production sites through AI by 2030.
  • TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, also contributed positively to performance, alongside key companies within its ecosystem such as Asia Vital Components, Elite Material and Lotes.
  • Universal Microwave Technology stood out following the release of strong results, marked by accelerating shipments of components for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Revenues and profits reached record levels, and management provided favorable guidance for 2026, supported by expected margin expansion.
  • Finally, we also benefited modestly from our Indian positions during the period, notably Schloss Bangalore and Max Healthcare.

Outlook strategy

  • Despite a more challenging year in 2025, the long-term growth trajectory of India and Asia more broadly remains intact, as illustrated by the rebound observed at the beginning of 2026. This dynamic could be further supported by a potential rotation of asset allocations away from the United States and by a weakening of the U.S. dollar.
  • The escalation of tensions in the Middle East could disrupt oil and gas production and exports, on which many Asian economies remain highly dependent. It will therefore be important to monitor the evolution of this conflict and the ability of regional economies to adapt to potential energy constraints. Nevertheless, these external factors do not call into question the strong structural fundamentals of Asian economies.
  • India continues to display one of the most dynamic growth profiles globally, supported by favorable demographic trends. In this environment, we favor high-quality domestic companies in the banking, insurance and consumer sectors, while remaining selective given the still-elevated valuation levels in the local market.
  • We maintain significant exposure to companies linked to artificial intelligence, particularly those positioned along the semiconductor value chain in Taiwan and South Korea. This segment should continue to benefit from sustained investments by U.S. hyperscalers.
  • During the month, we exited our positions in Poya International and Five Star, and initiated two new positions: Voltronic Power, a Taiwanese manufacturer of power solutions and solar panels, and Nitto Boseki, a producer of fiberglass fabrics used in industrial and technological materials.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  Mar 5, 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 07/03/2026

Carmignac Portfolio Asia Discovery Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Geographical Breakdown

Data as of:  Jan 30, 2026.
Asia95.7 %
Middle East2.2 %
Eastern Europe2.1 %
Latin America-
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Key figures

Below are the key figures for the Fund, which will give you a clearer idea of the Fund's management and equity positioning.

Exposure Data

Data as of:  Jan 30, 2026.
Equity Investment Weight96.4 %
Net Equity Exposure96.4 %
Number of Equity Issuers58
Active Share68.4 %

The strategy in a nutshell

Discover the Fund’s main features and benefits through the words of the Fund Managers.
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 December 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.
We seek to select the most attractive companies in the universe of emerging small and mid-caps and underexploited frontier markets through a socially responsible investment approach.
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