Equity strategies

FP Carmignac European Leaders

OEICEuropean marketSRI Fund
Share Class

GB00BJHPHZ49

A high-conviction, bottom-up European Ex-UK Equity strategy
  • An investment process seeking profitable companies with attractive long-term prospects, built on robust fundamentals and strong business models
  • A high-conviction, low turnover, concentrated portfolio designed to maximise long-term alpha generation
Asset Allocation
Equities93.5 %
Other6.5 %
Data as of:  31 Jan 2025.
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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
5 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 91.2 %
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+ 51.8 %
+ 32.0 %
+ 8.0 %
From 15/05/2019
To 20/02/2025
Calendar Year Performance 2024
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+ 18.2 %
+ 27.1 %
+ 13.9 %
- 14.8 %
+ 13.9 %
+ 6.8 %
Net Asset Value
1.91 £
Asset Under Management
93 M £
Market
European market
Data as of:  20 Feb 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.

FP Carmignac European Leaders 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:  31 Jan 2025.
Fund management team
[Management Team] [Author] Denham Mark

Mark Denham

Head of Equities, Fund Manager

Market environment

  • In January, European equities experienced a strong rally with indices reaching record highs. All sectors demonstrated positive returns with Consumer Discretionary and Financials leading the way.
  • This performance was driven by optimism around potential ECB rate cuts and improved corporate performance.
  • A stronger than expected China recovery and a weaker Euro have provided a competitive edge to export heavy firms.

Performance commentary

  • During the month of January, the fund recorded a positive absolute and relative performance versus its reference indicator.
  • Stock selection has been the main driver of performance over the month of January, especially in the IT and the Consumer Discretionary sectors.
  • SAP, our largest holding within the portfolio was our largest performance contributor. Their 2024 results were strong and continue to give a positive guide to 2025.
  • Hermes, for a second month in a row has been among the top performers in January, driven by strong results from Richemont, and an improving outlook for luxury goods.
  • Our biggest detractors over the month was Novo Nordisk, still suffering from their disappointing trial results, on its latest obesity drug, CagriSema, in December.

Outlook strategy

  • During the month, our portfolio remained relatively stable without any major changes.
  • We trimmed in names like Deutsche Boerse, SAP, Argenx, Galderma, Euronext, Essilor and Hermes among a few more names based on profit taking.
  • On the GLP-1 theme, we reduced Zealand Pharma following the Novo Nordisk inspired rally mid-month, and added slightly to Novo Nordisk on the basis of long-term buy opportunity.
  • The Fund continues to rely on bottom-up fundamental analysis with a medium-long term horizon.
  • We stick to our process of focusing on profitable companies with high returns on capital, reinvesting for growth and maintain our focus on stocks and sectors with strong visibility on sales and profits.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  20 Feb 2025.
​Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor). 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.
Source: Carmignac at 22/02/2025

FP Carmignac European Leaders Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Geographical Breakdown

Data as of:  31 Jan 2025.
Europe100.0 %
Total % Equities100.0 %
Europe100.0 %
frFrance
26.1 %
deGermany
21.4 %
dkDenmark
12.9 %
nlNetherlands
12.8 %
chSwitzerland
12.6 %
seSweden
6.4 %
itItaly
3.6 %
ieIreland
2.9 %
esSpain
1.3 %

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:  31 Jan 2025.
Equity Investment Weight93.5 %
Net Equity Exposure93.5 %
Number of Equity Issuers37
Active Share77.9 %

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] Denham Mark

Mark Denham

Head of Equities, Fund Manager
In our approach to European equities, we focus on sustainable high-quality companies which demonstrate high levels of profitability while favoring profits reinvestment over profits distribution to grow the business for the future.
View Fund's characteristics
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 information presented above is not contractually binding and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Performance is shown net of fees (excluding any subscription fees payable to the distributor). 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 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.