Calendar Year Performance 2015Calendar Year Performance 2016Calendar Year Performance 2017Calendar Year Performance 2018Calendar Year Performance 2019Calendar Year Performance 2020Calendar Year Performance 2021Calendar Year Performance 2022Calendar Year Performance 2023Calendar Year Performance 2024
+ 1.2 %
+ 2.1 %
+ 4.8 %
- 14.2 %
+ 24.8 %
+ 33.7 %
+ 4.0 %
- 18.4 %
+ 18.9 %
+ 25.0 %
Net Asset Value
226.44 €
Asset Under Management
3 596 M €
Net Equity Exposure30/04/2025
91.5 %
SFDR - Fund Classification
Article
8
Data as of: Apr 30, 2025.
Data as of: May 7, 2025.
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.
April 2025 was characterized by notable volatility in the financial markets, marked by a sharp correction followed by an equivalent rebound, resulting in relatively minor final variations.- The month commenced with an announcement from Donald Trump concerning higher tariffs than the markets had anticipated. This "Liberation Day," as the US president termed it, created recession fears among investors, triggering a crisis of confidence and causing a flight from risky assets and US assets, including the dollar and Treasury bonds.
In response to the sharp market downturn, Trump suspended most of the tariff measures for 90 days, excluding China, which allowed equities to rebound.
European and emerging market equities continued to outperform their US counterparts. Gold was the standout winner of the month, in stark contrast to oil, which experienced a significant decline.
On the macroeconomic front, uncertainty surrounding trade barriers began to negatively impact leading US activity indicators, such as consumer sentiment.
The earnings season started robustly, yet companies expressed caution about the future due to ongoing tariff-related uncertainties.
Performance commentary
The fund significantly outperformed its reference indicator, primarily driven by stock selection in the technology and healthcare sectors.- During this period, the key contributors to our performance were Mercadolibre, Broadcom, and ServiceNow. Additionally, our recent acquisitions such as Comfort Systems and Celestica emerged as top performers.
Furthermore, our put options on indices and securities provided substantial contributions, particularly during the sharp market downturn. These options, which were purchased several months prior, are designed to safeguard the portfolio against extreme events like those witnessed in April.
Outlook strategy
In a highly volatile market environment, our strategy focuses on the long-term potential of equities, identifying companies capable of weathering disruptions such as Trump 2.0 and the increasing risk of recession.- TSMC, the fund's largest holding, reported satisfactory quarterly results while maintaining its outlook its 2025 and 5-year outlook, The company has not seen any change of plans from customers yet due to tariff concerns and remains bolstered by demand for chips to support computational power and connectivity.
During the month, we leveraged the sharp market downturn to reinforce certain convictions at attractive valuation levels, particularly within the technology sector, such as Nvidia, Amazon, and Alphabet. We also increased our holdings in Novo Nordisk, as growth potential for obesity drugs outside the United States seems underestimated.
Simultaneously, we took profits on stocks that had held up best during this period of volatility, including Centene and Cencora.
Additionally, we increased our exposure to small and mid-cap companies, which now constitute 8% of the fund.
Reference to certain securities and financial instruments is for illustrative purposes to highlight stocks that are or have been included in the portfolios of funds in the Carmignac range. This is not intended to promote direct investment in those instruments, nor does it constitute investment advice. The Management Company is not subject to prohibition on trading in these instruments prior to issuing any communication. The portfolios of Carmignac funds may change without previous notice.
The reference to a ranking or prize, is no guarantee of the future results of the UCIS or the manager.
The Fund is a common fund in contractual form (FCP) conforming to the UCITS Directive under French law.
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.
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