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Carmignac Portfolio Long-Short European Equities

Luxembourg SICAV sub-fundEuropean marketArticle 8
Share Class

LU0992627538

A high-conviction long/short approach to European equities
  • A bottom-up fundamental approach to maximise long and short alpha generation.
  • Active management of the net equity exposure (-20% to +50%) ensuring great responsiveness to market fluctuations.
Key documents
Risk Indicator
3/7
Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
3 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 93.2 %
+ 94.6 %
+ 49.8 %
+ 14.5 %
+ 19.2 %
From 15/11/2013
To 08/10/2024
Calendar Year Performance 2023
+ 1.7 %
- 7.4 %
+ 10.8 %
+ 19.0 %
+ 6.6 %
+ 3.1 %
+ 8.4 %
+ 13.9 %
- 4.2 %
+ 2.7 %
Net Asset Value
193.23 $
Asset Under Management
535 M €
Market
European market
SFDR - Fund Classification

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Data as of:  8 Oct 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.

Carmignac Portfolio Long-Short European Equities 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:  30 Sep 2024.

Market environment

  • Investor sentiment flipped from cautious into a seasonally weak month to optimistic on the back of a clearer picture on US monetary policy and China.Investor positioning remains pro-Defensive, with conviction behind consensual trades being tested and the China exposure emerging as the ‘Pain Trade’.

  • Macro data was mixed, with the US and China surprising positively while Europe continues to struggle, with PMIs surprising negatively yet again.

  • This month, we experienced an auto OEM warning avalanche, as the industry faces a bumpy transition to electric vehicles.

Performance commentary

  • In September, the fund posted a positive performance, driven by our Long book.

  • Our positions in defensive stocks performed particularly well, with Schibsted, Deutsche Telekom or Fresenius contributing to our alpha.

  • Our position in Prada did particularly well since the stock is listed in Hong Kong and benefited from the Chinese stimulus announcement.

  • On the Short side, we benefited from the profit warnings of Aston Martin and Gerresheimer, but the overall portfolio generated negative returns due to the market rally.

  • We also benefited from the automotive profit warning avalanche as we have a large basket in the top auto OEMs in Europe.

Outlook strategy

  • The net exposure of the strategy increased to 37% throughout the month; as we continued to build our strong convictions on the Long side.
  • Our gross exposure has been stable in the 140-160% range.
  • On the long side of the book, we continued to reposition the portfolio to defensive names with attractive idiosyncratic catalysts, particularly in the Telecommunications and Healthcare spaces.
  • On the short side, we continue to find many new names in the Consumer, Industrials and Technology spaces with poor balance sheets and deteriorating fundamentals, bringing tightened margins and profit warnings.
  • Overall, the portfolio has a defensive tilt and we have built some strong convictions ahead of the Q3 reporting season.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  8 Oct 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.Carmignac Gestion Luxembourg SA in its capacity as the Management Company for Carmignac Portfolio, has delegated the investment management of this Sub-Fund to White Creek Capital LLP (Registered in England and Wales with number OCC447169) from 2nd May 2024. White Creek Capital LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with FRN : 998349. The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations, for the shares which are not currency-hedged.
Source: Carmignac at 10/10/2024

Carmignac Portfolio Long-Short European Equities Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Geographical Breakdown

Data as of:  30 Sep 2024.
Europe EUR39.6 %
Europe ex-EUR9.3 %
Others4.1 %
North America-2.1 %
Index Derivatives-3.3 %
Equity Basket Derivatives-10.2 %
Total % of alternative37.4 %
Europe EUR39.6 %
deGermany
25.9 %
itItaly
7.5 %
nlNetherlands
4.0 %
frFrance
2.7 %
esSpain
1.8 %
ptPortugal
1.6 %
Luxembourg
-0.9 %
fiFinland
-3.1 %

Key figures

Below are some key figures to help you understand the Fund's management and positioning.

Exposure Data

Data as of:  30 Sep 2024.
Net Equity Exposure37.4 %
Beta+0.1 %
Sortino Ratio+2.6
Number of Holdings24

The strategy in a nutshell

Discover the Fund’s main features and benefits through the words of the Fund Manager.0
We strive to build a high-conviction portfolio of long and short positions, based on a thorough fundamental company analysis to identify the best opportunities in Europe.
[Management Team] [Author] Heininger Malte

Malte Heininger

Delegated Fund Manager, White Creek Capital LLP
View Fund's characteristics
Carmignac Gestion Luxembourg SA in its capacity as the Management Company for Carmignac Portfolio, has delegated the investment management of this Sub-Fund to White Creek Capital LLP (Registered in England and Wales with number OCC447169) from 2nd May 2024. White Creek Capital LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with FRN : 998349.
The reference to a ranking or prize, is no guarantee of the future results of the UCIS or the manager.
Carmignac Portfolio is a sub-fund of Carmignac Portfolio SICAV, an investment company under Luxembourg law, conforming to the UCITS Directive.
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.