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James Carthew

Banks too cheap to ignore?

US interest rate cuts and a slowing global economy have overshadowed the financials sector and banks in particular so far this year. With banks trading close to multi-year lows, Polar Capital Global Financial (PCFT)’s managers have been adding to positions in their favoured stocks.

29/10/2019 11 EN

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Polar Capital Global Financials Trust

Polar Capital Global Financials Trust is an investment trust company. Co. invests primarily in a portfolio consisting of listed or quoted securities issued by companies in the financial sector operating in the banking, insurance, property and other sub-sectors. Co. has contracted Polar Capital LLP to act as the Alternative Investment Fund Manager.

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GB00B9XQT119 London Stock Exchange United Kingdom

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James Carthew

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Banks too cheap to ignore?

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