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Carmignac Portfolio Global Bond

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LU1299302254

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
Bonds89.5 %
Other10.5 %
Data as of:  Jan 30, 2026.
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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
3 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 15.2 %
+ 14.9 %
+ 1.3 %
+ 4.9 %
+ 0.6 %
From 19/11/2015
To 05/03/2026
Calendar Year Performance 2025
+ 8.8 %
- 0.4 %
- 4.1 %
+ 8.0 %
+ 4.3 %
- 0.3 %
- 5.9 %
+ 2.7 %
+ 1.4 %
+ 0.2 %
Net Asset Value
115.18 €
Asset Under Management
587 M €
Modified Duration 30/01/2026
3.4
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 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:  Feb 27, 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 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

  • February was marked by a broader risk-off environment, initially triggered by a sell-off in software sector amid rising concerns about the impact of AI on employment and further exacerbated by renewed geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. The introduction of a 10% global tariff following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to suspend previous discretionary tariffs added to uncertainty and reinforced the cautious tone across markets.
  • In the United States, the Fed’s January minutes were hawkish, signaling limited scope for near-term rate cuts and leaving open the possibility of further tightening if inflation remains above target. Economic data remained solid: January job creation surprised to the upside, unemployment fell to 4.3%, wage growth accelerated to +3.7% YoY, both producer prices and core PCE came in above expectations, underscoring persistent inflation pressures.
  • In Europe, the ECB kept its key rate unchanged at 2%, describing the economy as resilient and inflation as being in a “good place”. Leading indicators continued to signal expansion in the euro area, mainly supported by stronger services momentum in Germany.
  • In Japan, the Liberal Democratic Party secured a two-thirds majority in the early legislative election, enabling Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to advance her expansionary agenda more easily.
  • In this risk-off environment, driven by geopolitical tensions and growing concerns about the impact of AI, sovereign bonds rallied. The US 10-year yield fell by 29bps to below 4%, while the German 10-year Bund yield declined by 19bps. In credit markets, spreads widened, with the iTraxx Xover index up 13bps to 260bps.
  • On the currency front, the US dollar benefited from the risk-off environment during the month, posting a modest gain against the euro. In this context, emerging market currencies generally performed well, particularly in Latin America, where the Argentine peso, Brazilian real and Mexican peso all appreciated.

Performance commentary

  • During the month, the fund delivered a positive performance, underperforming its reference indicator.
  • Against a backdrop of heightened risk aversion and broadly declining interest rates, the fund was negatively affected by its short positions, primarily on US rates and, to a lesser extent, on UK and French rates. This impact was partly mitigated by long exposure to German rates and selective positioning in emerging markets, notably in Eastern Europe and South Africa.
  • Exposure to spread products continued to contribute positively to performance, driven mainly by a diversified allocation to hard-currency emerging market debt and, to a lesser extent, corporate credit. This was further supported by our credit hedging strategies, which proved effective amid widening spreads in a more risk-averse environment.
  • Finally, foreign exchange strategies were the main contributor to performance, adding +66 bps overall. Gains were driven by our limited exposure to the US dollar and positions in commodity-linked currencies including the Brazilian real, Australian dollar, Norwegian krone and South African rand as well as the Mexican peso. While, the exposure to the Japanese yen had only a marginal negative impact.

Outlook strategy

  • In a context of persistent uncertainty marked by geopolitical risks, AI concerns, sticky inflation and fiscal issues amid late-cycle valuations, we maintain a moderate modified duration of around 2.6, mainly concentrated in credit and emerging markets, while remaining cautious on core rates.
  • Regarding interest rates, we remain short US rates and long breakeven inflation, as expectations for rate cuts appear overly optimistic given resilient growth and inflation above target. We keep a long position in Germany, where the ECB remains on hold and growth risks tilt to the downside, while staying short France amid persistent political and fiscal uncertainty. We remain short UK rates due to budget concerns and maintain our short stance on Japan, where inflation is rising alongside significant fiscal stimulus. We also remain selective on local emerging market rates offering attractive real yields, notably 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 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 and Norwegian krone. 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:  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.
The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations, for the shares which are not currency-hedged.
Source: Carmignac at 06/03/2026

Carmignac Portfolio Global Bond Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Asset Allocation

Data as of:  Jan 30, 2026.
Bonds89.5 %
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Derivatives Operations9.8 %
Equities0.7 %
Credit Default Swap-17.6 %
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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:  Jan 30, 2026.
Modified Duration3.4
Yield to Maturity4.6 %
Average Coupon4.7 %
Number of Issuers83
Number of Bonds106
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.

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 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.
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 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.
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