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Data as at: 05/03/2026
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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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351.44 | 410.76 | 216.00 | 227.87 | -5.21 | 0 | 2.38 | Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec | 0.91 (30/11/2025) |
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Dividends
Dividends declared in last 12 months
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend amount | Special dividend | Financial year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | 27/02/2026 | 2.550 | No | 2025 |
| 07/08/2025 | 29/08/2025 | 2.600 | No | 2025 |
| 07/08/2025 | 29/08/2025 | 1.600 | Yes | 2025 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Capital Global Financials | Share price total return | 12.9 | 49.2 | 62.7 | 219.5 |
| 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
162,705,218
169,044,782
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 178,663 | 4,878,402 | 239,400,154 | 886,884,681 |
| Average | N/A | 243,920 | 946,246 | 703,319 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0.39 | 11.05 | 494.98 | 1,523.48 |
| Average | N/A | 0.55 | 1.96 | 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 : 31/01/2026
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 6.0 |
| Bank of America Corp | 3.7 |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 3.1 |
| Mastercard Inc Class A | 3.0 |
| Banco Santander SA | 2.9 |
| AIA Group Ltd | 2.8 |
| Erste Group Bank AG. | 2.8 |
| S&P Global Inc | 2.5 |
| Citigroup Inc | 2.5 |
| Lloyds Banking Group PLC | 2.4 |
Data provided by Morningstar.
Company documents provided by FE fundinfo.
