Fixed income strategies

Carmignac Portfolio Sécurité

SICAVEuropean marketSRI Fund Article 8
Share Class

LU1299306677

Flexible, low duration solution to navigate European fixed income markets
  • Low duration euro fixed income Fund.
  • Flexible and active approach with a modified duration range from -3 to +4.
Asset Allocation
Bonds74.6 %
Other25.4 %
Data as of:  28 Jun 2024.
Risk Indicator
2/7
Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
2 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 6.7 %
0.0 %
+ 5.3 %
+ 1.7 %
+ 6.0 %
From 19/11/2015
To 25/07/2024
Calendar Year Performance 2023
-
- 0.3 %
+ 1.9 %
0.0 %
- 3.1 %
+ 3.6 %
+ 2.2 %
+ 0.1 %
- 4.5 %
+ 4.0 %
Net Asset Value
98.05 €
Asset Under Management
1 363 M €
Market
European market
SFDR - Fund Classification

Article

8
Data as of:  25 Jul 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. 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.

Carmignac Portfolio Sécurité 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:  28 Jun 2024.
Fund management team
[Management Team] [Author] Allier Marie Anne

Marie-Anne Allier

Fund Manager
[Management Team] [Author] Guedy Aymeric

Aymeric Guedy

Fund Manager, Analyst

Market environment

  • US inflationary pressure eased a little in June, with the rate falling to 3.3%, but momentum remained strong in the labour market and in services where activity picked up again.

  • At its FOMC meeting, the US Federal Reserve therefore left its interest rates unchanged, with members predicting a cut by the end of this year.

  • The ECB knocked 25 bps off its key interest rate at its monthly meeting, but reiterated that any future cuts will be data-dependent.

  • However, risk aversion was high as the political spectrum became more polarised in European elections, causing spreads on the Itraxx Xover index to widen by 23bps.

  • The dissolution of France’s National Assembly and rise of opposition groups revived fears about public finances, pushing the spread between French and German bond yields above the 80 bps threshold.

Performance commentary

  • The Fund delivered a positive return in both absolute and relative terms, despite fixed-income volatility.

  • It mainly benefited from its long positions on the short end of the German yield curve, as bond markets in general and short maturities in particular eased.

  • Our credit component also made a healthy contribution due to positive carry as interest rates fell. As credit spreads widened, our hedging aimed at reducing exposure to the riskiest corner of the market helped raise performance.

  • The portfolio’s selection of collateralised loan obligations and exposure to money market instruments continues to have a positive impact.

Outlook strategy

  • Global economies’ resilience, with Europe enjoying a soft landing as real income picks up and inflation gradually returns towards target, should enable the ECB to continue step by step with its rate-cutting cycle.

  • However, given the presence of political and geopolitical risks, the portfolio’s positioning remains balanced.

  • Our credit allocation is significant, mostly invested in short-term investment grade corporate bonds and CLOs, providing attractive carry.

  • We are also long on the short end of the German curve, which should benefit from a flight to quality if conditions take a turn for the worse, and from the ECB’s rate cuts.

  • We are holding on to our credit hedges (iTraxx Xover) as the markets are trading at tight levels at a time of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

  • Lastly, we hold a money market allocation which is a good source of carry with limited risk.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  25 Jul 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.Until 31 December 2020, the reference indicator was the Euro MTS 1-3 years. Performances are presented using the chaining method.The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations, for the shares which are not currency-hedged.
Source: Carmignac at 27/07/2024

Carmignac Portfolio Sécurité Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Geographical Breakdown

Data as of:  28 Jun 2024.
Europe76.2 %
North America14.2 %
Eastern Europe8.4 %
Asia-Pacific1.0 %
Latin America0.3 %
Total % of bonds100.0 %
Europe76.2 %
itItaly
16.8 %
esSpain
15.1 %
frFrance
11.0 %
ieIreland
10.9 %
deGermany
3.6 %
Grèce
3.0 %
gbUnited Kingdom
2.6 %
nlNetherlands
2.5 %
chSwitzerland
1.9 %
Norvège
1.8 %
Suède
1.6 %
ptPortugal
1.6 %
beBelgium
1.2 %
atAustria
1.1 %
adAndorra
0.8 %
fiFinland
0.3 %
smSanMarino
0.3 %
Luxembourg
0.1 %

Key figures

Below are the key figures for the Fund, which will give you a clearer idea of the Fund's management and bond positioning.

Exposure Data

Data as of:  28 Jun 2024.
Modified Duration2.4
Yield to Maturity4.8 %
Average Coupon3.1 %
Number of Issuers156
Number of Bonds251
Average RatingA-
Yield to Maturity (YTM) is the estimated annual rate of return expected on a bond if held until maturity and assuming all payments made as scheduled and reinvested at this rate. For perpetual bonds, the next call date is used for computation. Note that the yield shown does not take into account the FX carry and fees and expenses of the portfolio. The portfolio’s YTM is the weighted average individual bonds holdings' YTMs within the portfolio.

The strategy in a nutshell

Discover the Fund’s main features and benefits through the words of the Fund Managers.
Fund Management Team
[Management Team] [Author] Allier Marie Anne

Marie-Anne Allier

Fund Manager
[Management Team] [Author] Guedy Aymeric

Aymeric Guedy

Fund Manager, Analyst
For over 35 years, we have maintained our active and conviction-driven approach, while being able to adapt to different market configurations. This is what we want to continue offering to investors.
[Management Team] [Author] Allier Marie Anne

Marie-Anne Allier

Fund Manager
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.
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.