5 funds leading 2026: the champions of global equity
Updated:
13 MAY, 2026
Global equity funds entered 2026 in a challenging but highly selective environment. The peer group, comprising 3,104 funds with a combined EUR 1.7 trillion in assets under management, delivered a median performance of 6.1% year-to-date. Despite this moderate overall gain, the landscape has been far from stable, with the asset class experiencing global net redemptions of EUR 23.9 billion, equivalent to 1.4% of total AUM. Against this backdrop of muted inflows and heightened dispersion in returns, only a handful of strategies have managed to stand out decisively, setting the stage for the true champions of global equity in 2026.
Best global equity funds in 2026
Here are top 5 global equity funds available to invest in Europe based on the performance provided by Arandis.
ARGA Global Equity Fund
The ARGA Global Equity Fund is an actively managed global equity strategy focused on identifying undervalued companies trading below their intrinsic value. It invests across developed markets such as the UK and Ireland. The fund follows a value-oriented approach, meaning it looks for stocks that appear cheap relative to their fundamentals rather than chasing growth trends. Its main objective is long-term capital appreciation through disciplined bottom-up stock selection. It is typically used as a core global value equity allocation.
Algebris Global Equity Select Fund
The Algebris Global Equity Select Fund is a global equity fund that invests in large-cap companies with a strong sustainability and quality focus. It aims to generate long-term capital growth while also targeting positive environmental and social outcomes aligned with ESG principles. The portfolio is diversified across sectors such as industrials, healthcare, and technology, with a strong overweight to developed markets like the US and Europe. It is actively managed and not benchmark-constrained, meaning managers have flexibility in stock selection. The fund blends financial performance with sustainability objectives.
Rb LuxTopic - Flex
| ISIN | Performance 2026 (as of 07-05-26) | Performance annualized 3Y (as of 07-05-26) |
|---|---|---|
| LU2185964876 | 21.28% | 18.12% |
Rb LuxTopic – Flex is a thematic global equity fund that invests in companies benefiting from long-term structural trends. It typically focuses on flexible allocation across different themes such as technology, innovation, healthcare, and sustainability. The fund can adjust its exposure dynamically depending on market conditions and evolving global trends. It aims to capture growth opportunities across multiple sectors rather than concentrating on one specific theme. The strategy is actively managed and designed for long-term capital growth with higher flexibility than traditional equity funds.
Azvalor Value Selection SICAV SA
Azvalor Value Selection SICAV SA is a value-oriented global equity fund managed by Azvalor Asset Management. It invests in companies that are considered undervalued relative to their intrinsic business worth, often including both developed and emerging markets. The fund follows a concentrated, high-conviction approach, typically holding a limited number of stocks. Its strategy is long-term and contrarian, often investing in out-of-favor sectors or regions. The goal is to generate strong long-term returns through disciplined value investing.
Goldman Sachs Global Future Economic Security Equity Portfolio
This Goldman Sachs fund is a thematic global equity strategy focused on “economic security” trends such as supply chain resilience, national security, and resource security. It invests in companies worldwide that benefit from shifts in geopolitics and structural changes in global trade and production systems. The portfolio is actively managed and benchmarked against broad global equity indices like the MSCI World. It emphasizes developed markets and companies positioned to gain from strategic independence and industrial policy shifts. The fund aims for long-term capital appreciation through exposure to global security-related structural trends.
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
