QuotedData Retail - Polar Capital Global Financials Trust (PCFT) Too much pessimism?

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James Carthew

Too much pessimism?

Whilst there are some bright spots, such as payments companies, which are beneficiaries of the shift to online shopping, fears about the potential impact of COVID-19 have hit valuations across much of the financial sector. The fall in Polar Capital Global Financials Trust’s (PCFT’s) NAV reflects this situation.

22/10/2020 1 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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