Equity strategies

FP Carmignac European Leaders

OEICEuropean marketSRI Fund
Share Class

GB00BNDQ7P95

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
Equities95.9 %
Other4.1 %
Data as of:  29 Nov 2024.
Risk Indicator
6/7
Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
5 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 22.1 %
0.0 %
0.0 %
+ 8.0 %
+ 11.6 %
From 21/12/2020
To 29/11/2024
Calendar Year Performance 2023
-
-
-
-
-
-
+ 2.1 %
+ 14.3 %
- 14.5 %
+ 14.3 %
Net Asset Value
1.18 £
Asset Under Management
86 M £
Market
European market
Data as of:  29 Nov 2024.
​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 Oct 2024.
Fund management team
[Management Team] [Author] Denham Mark

Mark Denham

Head of Equities, Fund Manager

Market environment

  • October saw significant market volatility, as equities declined following a robust rally in the first nine months of the year.
  • Growth risks remained the primary concern for investors, despite signs of resilience, particularly in the US economy.
  • The European Central Bank (ECB) recognized a slowdown in economic momentum in Europe, especially within the manufacturing sector, while the service sector continued to exhibit strong demand.
  • As a result, the ECB implemented its third 25 basis point rate cut of the year, reducing the deposit facility rate to 3.25%, which met market expectations.

Performance commentary

  • During the month of October, the Fund recorded a negative absolute performance, below its reference indicator.
  • Our holding in Argenx has been the best performer in the fund after the biotech firm reported third-quarter sales for its key drug Vyvgart that exceeded market expectations.
  • Our biggest detractor this month has been ASML, a key player in Europe's tech scene known for its lithography tools in chipmaking. The company reported a significant drop in its order book forecast for 2025.
  • Having no exposure to Communication Services and Energy sectors has been supportive during the month.

Outlook strategy

  • During the month, our portfolio remained relatively stable with only a few adjustments. We decided to completely sell our small holding in Edenred following their disappointing quarterly results.
  • Additionally, we reduced our position in L’Oreal after the company reported weaker than expected third-quarter sales, primarily due to waning demand for skincare and make-up in the Chinese market.
  • We also made a marginal reduction in our holdings of ArgenX, despite the biotech firm reporting third-quarter sales for its key drug Vyvgart that exceeded market expectations.
  • On the other hand, we initiated a new position in the skincare company Galderma and we continued to add to Ferrari, a position that we recently initiated.
  • 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:  19 Dec 2024.
​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 21/12/2024

FP Carmignac European Leaders Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Geographical Breakdown

Data as of:  29 Nov 2024.
Europe100.0 %
Total % Equities100.0 %
Europe100.0 %
frFrance
24.1 %
deGermany
23.3 %
dkDenmark
14.5 %
chSwitzerland
13.2 %
nlNetherlands
13.1 %
seSweden
5.7 %
ieIreland
3.0 %
esSpain
1.6 %
itItaly
1.5 %

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:  29 Nov 2024.
Equity Investment Weight95.9 %
Net Equity Exposure95.9 %
Number of Equity Issuers35
Active Share78.0 %

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.
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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.