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Carmignac Portfolio Long-Short European Equities

October 2023

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The Long book delivered a performance of -183bps and the Short book delivered +284bps *.

Performance - F EUR Acc shareclass

October 2023YTD1 YEAR3 YEARS5 YEARS
1.61%-0.35%-1.16%4.32%3.15%

YTD attribution by bucket

CORE LONGS+0.03
TRADING LONGS+0.02
RELATIVE VALUE/ SPECIAL SIT+0.14
ALPHA SHORTS+1.70
HEDGING-0.77


Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performance is net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor). The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations. The fund presents a risk of capital loss. *Monthly attributions and YTD Attribution by bucket are Gross of fees, in euros.

  • Long Book

    • Largest sector allocations:

    Technology & Cons. Discretionary

    • Largest Holdings:

    Alcon, Prada & Microsoft

    • Top 5 Contributors:

    Microsoft +31bps

    • Top 5 detractors:

    Alcon -57bps
    Rightmove -19bps
    Sartorius -14bps
    Clariant -12bps
    Schibsted -12bps

  • Short Book

    • Largest sector allocations:

    Cons. Discretionary & Technology

    • Largest holdings:

    Wolters Kluwer, NN Group & Apple

    • Top 5 Contributors:

    Lonza +36bps
    Costar Group +21bps
    Fresenius Medical Care +18bps
    Tesla +17bps

    • Top 5 Detractors:
      -

Notable portfolio moves

  • Long Reinforcements: ASR Nederland (4.4%), Prada (6.6%)
  • New Longs: Deutsche Telekom (1.4%)
  • Short Reinforcements: Wolters Kluwer (5.5%), Pandora (1.0%)
  • New Shorts: Siegfried (1.7%), Philips (1.1%)
  • Net Exposure: 3.5% - Lower
  • Number Of Holdings - 116

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. Portfolio holdings are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell individual securities. Data as of 31/10/2023. Source: Carmignac, 31/10/2023.

Strategy reminder

  • Investment Objective: The fund seeks to achieve a positive absolute return over a 3-year. investment horizon through capital growth.
  • A European fundamental long/short strategy.
  • 100% bottom-up and High Conviction: 40 to 60 stocks on average.
  • SFDR Article 8 Strategy ** with a fully integrated SRI & low carbon approach.
  • Dynamic and flexible market exposure -> Net Exposure limits [-20%; +50%].
  • A 7-year track record with Malte Heininger as Lead PM.

Other investment restrictions apply. Please refer to the fund documentation for a complete description of the fund. ** SFDR Fund Classification: Article 8 starting 1st January 2022. Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) 2019/2088. For more information please refer to EUR-lex .

  • Malte Heininger
    Delegated Fund Manager, White Creek Capital LLP

Carmignac Portfolio Long-Short European Equities

A high-conviction long/short approach to European equities

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Carmignac Portfolio Long-Short European Equities F EUR Acc

ISIN: LU0992627298

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RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE LONG/SHORT STRATEGY: This risk is linked to long and/or short positions designed to adjust net market exposure. The fund may suffer high losses if its long and short positions undergo simultaneous unfavourable development in opposite directions.

EQUITY: The Fund may be affected by stock price variations, the scale of which is dependent on external factors, stock trading volumes or market capitalization.

INTEREST RATE: Interest rate risk results in a decline in the net asset value in the event of changes in interest rates.

CURRENCY: Currency risk is linked to exposure to a currency other than the Fund’s valuation currency, either through direct investment or the use of forward financial instruments.

The Fund presents a risk of loss of capital.

Carmignac Portfolio Long-Short European Equities F EUR Acc

ISIN: LU0992627298
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Year to date
Carmignac Portfolio Long-Short European Equities F EUR Acc +2.34 % -7.67 % +9.99 % +16.73 % +5.15 % +0.32 % +7.42 % +13.57 % -5.72 % +0.72 % +16.89 %

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3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Carmignac Portfolio Long-Short European Equities F EUR Acc +3.18 % +6.46 % +5.67 %

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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.

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