Fixed income strategies

Carmignac Portfolio Global Bond

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LU0553413385

A global, flexible and macroeconomic approach to fixed income markets
  • A global investment universe to identify and capitalise on macroeconomic trends across the globe.
  • Access to a wide range of performance drivers available in developed and emerging markets.
  • A dynamic and flexible approach to adapt to different market cycles.
Asset Allocation
Bonds89.1 %
Other10.9 %
Data as of:  Feb 27, 2026.
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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
3 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 78.7 %
+ 41.8 %
+ 14.3 %
+ 10.4 %
+ 3.9 %
From 30/12/2010
To 07/04/2026
Calendar Year Performance 2025
+ 10.7 %
+ 1.1 %
- 2.2 %
+ 9.9 %
+ 6.0 %
+ 1.0 %
- 2.3 %
+ 5.2 %
+ 3.4 %
+ 4.0 %
Net Asset Value
178.72 £
Asset Under Management
569 M €
Modified Duration 27/02/2026
2.7
SFDR - Fund Classification

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Data as of:  Apr 7, 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
[Management Team] [Author] Rigeade Guillaume

Guillaume RIGEADE

Co-Head of Fixed Income, Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Guillaume RIGEADE is AA rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the January 31, 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.
The flexibility of our investment process allows us to take advantage of all performance drivers offered by the fixed income universe, and thus to build a diversified portfolio based on solid convictions.
[Management Team] [Author] Rigeade Guillaume

Guillaume RIGEADE

Co-Head of Fixed Income, Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Guillaume RIGEADE is AA rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the January 31, 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 Portfolio Global Bond 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:  Mar 31, 2026.
Fund management team
[Management Team] [Author] Rigeade Guillaume

Guillaume RIGEADE

Co-Head of Fixed Income, Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Guillaume RIGEADE is AA rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the January 31, 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.

Market environment

  • March was marked by the joint US–Israel strikes on Iran, triggering a sharp escalation in regional tensions. Repeated attacks on energy infrastructure and disruptions to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz led to a significant energy shock, with oil prices rising above $110 per barrel, fuelling global inflationary pressures.
  • The Federal Reserve kept its policy rate unchanged while revising its inflation projections higher, now expecting PCE inflation at 2.7% by year-end. Economic data remained mixed: Q4 GDP growth was revised down to +0.7%, with early signs of labour market softening emerging. However, inflation indicators stayed firm, with upside surprises in producer prices and rising import and export prices.
  • In Europe, the ECB also left rates unchanged but adopted a more hawkish tone, lowering its growth outlook while revising inflation expectations upward. Activity indicators softened, with flash composite PMIs declining to 50.5, while inflation accelerated, with headline CPI rising to 2.5% year-on-year from 1.9%, driven by higher energy prices.
  • The month was characterised by a sharp repricing of monetary policy expectations. In the US, markets shifted from anticipating multiple rate cuts to pricing almost none by year-end, while in the euro area expectations moved from cuts to nearly three hikes following the escalation in the Middle East.
  • This repricing drove a significant rise in sovereign yields, particularly at the front end, resulting in a pronounced flattening of yield curves. Two-year yields increased by around +42 bps in the US and +62 bps in Germany, while 10-year yields rose by approximately +38 bps and +36 bps, respectively. Credit spreads also widened markedly, with the iTraxx Xover increasing by 93 bps to above 360 bps.
  • In foreign exchange, the US dollar strengthened over the month, supported by higher energy prices and elevated risk aversion.

Performance commentary

  • In a context marked by the war in Iran, the sharp rise in oil prices and, consequently, higher inflation expectations leading to a significant repricing in interest rates, the fund benefited from its short rate positions, primarily in the US, but also in the UK and France. These gains were partly offset by our long exposure to German rates, while inflation hedging strategies also contributed positively. By contrast, our selection of local emerging market debt detracted from performance during the month.
  • In this risk-averse environment, our credit hedging strategies proved effective in mitigating losses on our diversified allocation to hard-currency emerging market debt and corporate credit.
  • Finally, currency strategies contributed positively, driven mainly by our exposure to the US dollar.

Outlook strategy

  • In a context of heightened economic uncertainty, marked by a sharp rise in energy prices following the war in Iran, duration was actively managed over the month, increasing from 2.7 to 4.5, primarily exposed to the German yield curve, spread products and emerging markets, while remaining cautious on US interest rates.
  • Regarding interest rate strategies, we maintain a short position on US rates alongside long exposure to breakeven inflation, in a context of resilient growth and persistent inflationary pressures. We increased our long exposure to Germany, where markets have priced in nearly three rate hikes, while remaining short on France amid ongoing political and fiscal uncertainty. We also maintain short positions on UK rates due to fiscal concerns and on Japanese rates, where rising inflation and significant fiscal stimulus argue for higher yields. In emerging markets, we remain selective, favouring local rates offering attractive real yields, particularly in Brazil, South Africa and Eastern Europe.
  • In spread products, we maintain significant exposure, particularly to hard-currency emerging market debt, which should benefit from strong carry, improving fundamentals with rating upgrades, moderating inflation, capital flows and a dovish Fed. However, given tight valuations and persistent risks, we remain cautious and keep strong protection via iTraxx Xover to hedge potential spread widening.
  • On currencies, we maintain limited USD exposure, reflecting the Fed’s still easing bias and debasement narrative. Our selection includes Latin American currencies such as the Brazilian real, Mexican peso and Chilean peso, as well as commodity currencies including the Australian dollar. We also hold a long position in the Japanese yen, which should benefit from the Bank of Japan’s ongoing monetary normalisation amid inflationary pressures.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  Apr 7, 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.
The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations, for the shares which are not currency-hedged.
Source: Carmignac at 08/04/2026

Carmignac Portfolio Global Bond Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Asset Allocation

Data as of:  Feb 27, 2026.
Bonds89.1 %
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Derivatives Operations10.2 %
Equities0.7 %
Credit Default Swap-17.8 %
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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 bond positioning.

Exposure Data

Data as of:  Feb 27, 2026.
Modified Duration2.7
Yield to Maturity4.5 %
Average Coupon4.7 %
Number of Issuers82
Number of Bonds104
Average RatingBBB
Yield to Maturity (YTM) is the estimated annual rate of return expected on a bond if held until maturity and assuming all payments made as scheduled and reinvested at this rate. For perpetual bonds, the next call date is used for computation. Note that the yield shown does not take into account the FX carry and fees and expenses of the portfolio. The portfolio’s YTM is the weighted average individual bonds holdings' YTMs within the portfolio.

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