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Objective
To generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in a globally diversified portfolio of healthcare companies, to include, but not limited to, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and healthcare services companies.
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Management group
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Launch date
15/06/2010
September
Domicile
United Kingdom
Fund manager
David Pinniger, James Douglas, Deane Donnigan, Gareth Powell
Dividend frequency
Semi-Annually
Wind-up provisions
The Board intends to review the Company’s future and may propose alternative arrangements for shareholder approval before the 2026 AGM. If not approved, a resolution to liquidate the Company will be proposed at the 2026 AGM.
498.57
| Share type | Market Cap (m) | Total assets (m) | Price (last close) | NAV | Discount / premium (%) | Gearing (%) | Dividend yield (%) | Dividend dates | Ongoing charge (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Share | 488.72 | 498.57 | 403.00 | 411.12 | -1.98 | 0 | 0.60 | Feb, Aug | 0.88 (30/09/2024) |
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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 | 1.200 | No | 2025 |
| 06/02/2025 | 28/02/2025 | 1.200 | No | 2024 |
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Performance (%)
| Return type | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Capital Global Healthcare | Share price total return | 7.1 | 24.4 | 72.3 | 163.5 |
| Biotechnology & Healthcare AIC sector | Share price total return | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Share structure
2,879,256
Traded volumes (number of shares)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Capital Glb Healthcare Ord Total | 471,867 | 9,049,478 | 75,097,886 | 271,818,035 |
| Polar Capital Glb Healthcare Ord Average | N/A | 393,456 | 296,830 | 215,387 |
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Traded values (m)
| Yesterday | 1 month | 1 year | 5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Capital Glb Healthcare Ord Total | 1.90 | 35.27 | 263.49 | 881.18 |
| Polar Capital Glb Healthcare Ord Average | N/A | 1.53 | 1.04 | 0.70 |
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Trading details
Top holdings
Data as at : 30/09/2025
| Investment | % of total assets |
|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Co | 7.1 |
| AstraZeneca PLC | 6.1 |
| Abbott Laboratories | 5.0 |
| UCB SA | 3.8 |
| Genmab AS | 3.6 |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 3.4 |
| Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd ADR | 3.3 |
| Sandoz Group AG Registered Shares | 3.3 |
| Exact Sciences Corp | 3.2 |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corp | 3.1 |
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