Equity strategies

Carmignac China New Economy

Emerging marketsArticle 8
Share Class

FR0014002E46

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
Equities95.7 %
Other4.3 %
Data as of:  Feb 27, 2026.
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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
5 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
- 38.9 %
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+ 1.2 %
+ 17.0 %
From 15/03/2021
To 09/03/2026
Calendar Year Performance 2025
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- 36.5 %
- 3.8 %
- 22.2 %
+ 1.1 %
+ 20.3 %
Net Asset Value
61.07 €
Asset Under Management
99 M €
Net Equity Exposure30/01/2026
95.4 %
SFDR - Fund Classification

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Data as of:  Mar 9, 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.
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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:  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, Chinese markets delivered mixed performances, with domestic markets (Shanghai) posting modest gains while the Hong Kong market declined. In contrast, the Taiwanese index recorded positive performance over the period.
  • In China, equity market activity slowed at the beginning of the month due to the Lunar New Year holidays. The divergence between onshore and offshore markets largely reflects Hong Kong’s higher exposure to large technology stocks, which were weighed down by concerns over a potential tightening of taxation on internet services, likely to pressure sector margins, as well as declines in heavyweights Alibaba and Tencent.
  • From a macroeconomic standpoint, Chinese manufacturing activity remained in slight contraction, with the official manufacturing PMI at 49.0 in February 2026, reflecting still-moderate demand and a relatively subdued industrial environment.
  • The services sector also showed signs of weakness, with the official non-manufacturing PMI at 49.5, confirming that the domestic recovery remains fragile.
  • The Chinese real estate market continues to face pressure, with transaction volumes remaining weak and prices still declining year-on-year despite the support measures implemented by authorities.
  • In Taiwan, manufacturing activity accelerated significantly, with the S&P Global manufacturing PMI rising to 55.2 in February, up from 51.7 in January. This improvement was driven by strong export orders and robust global demand for semiconductors, particularly those linked to artificial intelligence.

Performance commentary

  • In this environment, our strategy delivered positive performance over the month, significantly outperforming its reference indicator.
  • The broader Taiwanese semiconductor ecosystem was a key contributor to performance, driven by TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, as well as key supply-chain players 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 constructive guidance for 2026, supported by expected margin expansion.
  • In the same vein, All Ring Tech advanced thanks to its exposure to advanced packaging technologies (CoWoS) and silicon photonics. Strong order visibility (four to five months) and optimistic guidance for 2026 reinforced investor interest in a supportive environment for companies positioned in high-end chip production.
  • Conversely, Alibaba weighed on performance as investors grew concerned about the company’s increasing investments in instant delivery and food retail, which are expected to pressure near-term e-commerce margins and have led to downward revisions to earnings forecasts for FY2026 and FY2027.

Outlook strategy

  • Despite mixed macroeconomic prospects, we maintain a constructive view on Greater China equities.
  • China’s economy continues to follow a two-speed trajectory, with growth stabilizing but unlikely to reaccelerate meaningfully given debt-driven deflationary dynamics and the authorities’ reluctance to implement large-scale stimulus measures. A supportive factor, however, lies in the gradual easing of the negative impact of the tariffs introduced in 2025, even though this has not yet translated into a meaningful recovery in trade volumes.
  • After two consecutive years of significant multiple expansion — with the MSCI China 12-month forward P/E rising by around 20% in 2024 and 40% in 2025 — we believe that earnings growth, rather than multiple expansion, will be the main driver of performance in 2026.
  • In this context, we favor targeted opportunities linked to new growth drivers, particularly in areas such as technological innovation, robotics, advanced manufacturing and mobility, both in China and Taiwan.
  • During the month, we initiated new positions in Voltronic Power, a Taiwanese manufacturer of power solutions and solar panels, as well as Yageo, a Taiwanese company that is a global leader in electronic components.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  Mar 9, 2026.
Until January 11, 2026, the Fund's reference indicator was MSCI China NR index. Performances are presented using the chaining method.
?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 10/03/2026

Carmignac China New Economy Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Geographical Breakdown

Data as of:  Feb 27, 2026.
Asia100.0 %
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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 Weight95.4 %
Net Equity Exposure95.4 %
Number of Equity Issuers38
Active Share67.2 %

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 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.
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 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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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.