Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc (PCFT.L)
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Polar Capital LLP. It invests in the public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the financials sector. It invests in stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. The fund is actively managed. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI World Financials Index. Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc was formed on May 17, 2013 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.
Company Info
| ISIN | GB00B9XQT119 |
|---|---|
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry | Collective Investments |
Highlights
| Market Cap | £535.47M |
|---|---|
| EPS (TTM) | £0.37 |
| PE Ratio | 4.76 |
| Total Revenue (TTM) | £126.59M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | £124.89M |
| EBITDA (TTM) | £27.92M |
| Year Range | £126.79 - £180.00 |
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc had a return of 21.30% year-to-date (YTD) and 27.44% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc had an annualized return of 8.81%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.85%, indicating that Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 21.30% | 17.79% |
| 1 month | 1.26% | 0.18% |
| 6 months | 11.29% | 7.53% |
| 1 year | 27.44% | 26.42% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 7.99% | 13.48% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 8.81% | 10.85% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of PCFT.L, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.41% | 4.44% | 4.19% | -0.24% | 3.05% | -0.83% | 5.38% | 1.21% | 21.30% | ||||
| 2023 | 3.86% | 0.52% | -13.09% | 2.19% | -3.29% | 1.92% | 4.79% | -2.63% | 1.45% | -6.56% | 5.95% | 7.64% | 0.81% |
| 2022 | 2.89% | -4.26% | 1.19% | -9.09% | -1.55% | -10.88% | 6.47% | 3.22% | -5.17% | 6.31% | 4.32% | -1.23% | -9.24% |
| 2021 | -2.15% | 9.85% | 3.99% | 4.47% | 2.14% | 0.90% | -3.56% | 4.60% | 2.39% | 2.33% | -1.99% | 0.58% | 25.38% |
| 2020 | -2.74% | -8.98% | -23.14% | 1.63% | 7.18% | 2.11% | -3.21% | 3.01% | -1.65% | 1.20% | 29.08% | 4.03% | 0.85% |
| 2019 | 3.27% | 1.91% | -0.79% | 8.73% | -3.65% | 5.68% | 4.12% | -5.48% | 3.70% | -1.79% | 4.55% | 1.57% | 23.04% |
| 2018 | 1.38% | -1.49% | -5.59% | 1.85% | -1.82% | -1.11% | 4.34% | 3.28% | -3.00% | -5.65% | 1.93% | -7.20% | -13.01% |
| 2017 | 0.68% | 1.79% | 1.15% | -0.76% | 2.68% | -2.05% | 1.81% | 1.52% | 2.25% | 2.38% | -1.07% | 4.88% | 16.16% |
| 2016 | -9.66% | -1.96% | 2.77% | 1.89% | 3.44% | -5.37% | 7.30% | 7.29% | -2.04% | 8.80% | 9.55% | 5.33% | 28.53% |
| 2015 | -2.55% | 5.51% | 0.74% | 2.46% | 3.48% | 0.12% | 3.96% | -3.09% | -4.47% | 2.71% | -0.24% | -0.48% | 7.91% |
| 2014 | -1.20% | 3.41% | 1.89% | -4.17% | 2.17% | -1.42% | -7.18% | 1.03% | 3.32% | -2.10% | 2.15% | -2.97% | -5.52% |
| 2013 | 2.90% | -2.58% | -2.05% | 2.21% | 1.68% | -1.89% | 0.12% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of PCFT.L is 92, placing it in the top 8% of stocks on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc (PCFT.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc granted a 2.61% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to £0.05 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.05 | £0.05 | £0.04 | £0.04 | £0.04 | £0.04 | £0.04 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.02 | £0.00 |
Dividend yield | 2.61% | 3.01% | 2.88% | 2.54% | 3.10% | 2.96% | 3.31% | 2.55% | 2.59% | 2.27% | 0.03% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.05 | |||
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.05 |
| 2022 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 |
| 2021 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 |
| 2020 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 |
| 2019 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 |
| 2018 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 |
| 2017 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 |
| 2016 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 |
| 2015 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 |
| 2014 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
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Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc was 40.17%, occurring on Mar 19, 2020. Recovery took 201 trading sessions.
The current Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc drawdown is 0.45%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -40.17% | Feb 7, 2020 | 30 | Mar 19, 2020 | 201 | Jan 6, 2021 | 231 |
| -27.05% | Jan 18, 2022 | 124 | Jul 15, 2022 | 513 | Jul 29, 2024 | 637 |
| -21.87% | Aug 11, 2015 | 127 | Feb 9, 2016 | 169 | Oct 10, 2016 | 296 |
| -17.63% | Aug 30, 2018 | 84 | Dec 27, 2018 | 130 | Jul 4, 2019 | 214 |
| -15.97% | Apr 7, 2014 | 133 | Oct 15, 2014 | 163 | Jun 10, 2015 | 296 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc volatility is 2.92%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Polar Capital Global Financials Trust plc.
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