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Investment in growth-oriented assets is experiencing a surge in earnings at present.

Chinese government bonds are gaining favor among fund managers at Carmignac Patrimoine, who argue they are the premier choice in the current market climate. According to them, growth stocks are also making a comeback.

Capital Gains Fueling Profits for Investment Assets Currently
Capital Gains Fueling Profits for Investment Assets Currently

Investment in growth-oriented assets is experiencing a surge in earnings at present.

In a strategic move to capitalise on the ongoing economic recovery, Carmignac Patrimoine has announced a shift in its portfolio focus towards growth stocks, particularly those in the technology, Asian equities, and innovative sectors. This decision comes as the fund identifies these companies as driving long-term global trends and innovation, offering attractive opportunities despite their often high valuations.

The rationale behind this move is rooted in the fund's technology and innovation focus. Carmignac Portfolio Tech Solutions invests in firms whose products or services address significant global changes, making them attractive growth opportunities. This thematic approach aims to identify companies leading innovation and technological development worldwide.

In the Asian market, the Carmignac Portfolio Asia Discovery fund shows significant weight in Information Technology (31%) and Consumer Discretionary sectors, with notable holdings in semiconductor manufacturers like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Samsung Electronics. These companies are part of fast-growing markets with solid fundamentals, including banking and industrial sectors which also support growth potential.

Carmignac Investissement Latitude, another fund under Carmignac Patrimoine, emphasizes investing in the most promising current market trends with strong downside risk management. The fund maintains flexible and active equity exposure to exploit global equity trends over a recommended minimum horizon of 5 years. This long-term view supports the attractiveness of growth stocks, as it allows for value creation over time despite initial high valuations.

The portfolio's performance in the second quarter was driven by stocks with long-term growth potential and titles that benefited from the economic recovery. Notable gains were made from stocks such as Facebook and Google, as well as from Romanian government bonds and quasi-sovereign titles from the energy sector like Pemex and Gazprom.

However, the weak performance of Chinese stock markets weighed on the performance of the balanced fund. In response, the portfolio is overweighting government bonds from countries with room to ease their monetary policy, such as China. This move is intended to capitalise on any potential easing of monetary policy in these countries.

Looking ahead, investors should remain cautious as persistent inflationary pressure until the end of the year could surprise the markets. The US Federal Reserve has signaled that it would react to an inflation increase earlier than previously expected by market participants. A reduction in fiscal and monetary support would boost the US dollar, which could impact the performance of the portfolio.

In conclusion, Carmignac's growth stock trends focus on innovation-led and emerging market companies that promise structural growth, with an investment approach balancing active management and risk mitigation, which justifies their attractiveness despite possibly high valuations. The fund's strategic shifts reflect a commitment to capitalising on market trends while managing risks effectively.

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