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Data as at: 04/12/2025
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Objective
To generate for investors a growing dividend income together with capital appreciation by investing primarily in a global portfolio consisting of listed or quoted securities issued by companies in the financial sector operating in the banking, insurance, property and other sub-sectors.
AIC sector
Management group
Company website
Launch date
01/07/2013
November
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
Nick Brind, Tom Dorner, George Barrow
Dividend frequency
Semi-Annually
Wind-up provisions
The company does not have a fixed lifespan. Instead, it plans to conduct tender offers at five-year intervals, with the first offer scheduled to commence on or before June 30, 2030.
| Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 358.74 | 415.74 | 219.50 | 229.81 | -4.49 | 3 | 2.14 | Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec | 0.85 (30/11/2024) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2025 | 29/08/2025 | 2.600 | No | 2025 |
| 07/08/2025 | 29/08/2025 | 1.600 | Yes | 2025 |
| 06/02/2025 | 28/02/2025 | 2.200 | No | 2024 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Capital Global Financials | Share price total return | 13.2 | 56.2 | 80.3 | 181.6 |
| Financials & Financial Innovation AIC sector | Share price total return | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Share structure
Number of shares
163,436,977
168,313,023
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 135,452 | 5,942,595 | 269,329,287 | 898,667,783 |
| Average | N/A | 270,118 | 1,064,540 | 712,663 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0.30 | 12.86 | 551.40 | 1,530.04 |
| Average | N/A | 0.58 | 2.18 | 1.21 |
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Trading details
| ISIN | Ticker | Traded currency | Stock exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB00B9XQT119 | PCFT | GBX | London Stock Exchange - MAIN Chi-x Europe Limited London Stock Exchange |
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Top holdings
Data as at : 31/10/2025
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 7.4 |
| Mastercard Inc Class A | 4.4 |
| Bank of America Corp | 4.2 |
| Visa Inc Class A | 3.2 |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 2.9 |
| BPER Banca SpA | 2.8 |
| AIA Group Ltd | 2.5 |
| Citigroup Inc | 2.4 |
| Globe Life Inc | 2.4 |
| Erste Group Bank AG. | 2.4 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.