Polar Capital Technology Trust
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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| LSE: PCT FTSE 100 Component | |
| Industry | Investment |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Catherine Cripps (Chairperson) |
| Website | www |
Polar Capital Technology Trust is a large British investment trust dedicated to investing in a portfolio of technology companies around the World.[1] It is managed by Polar Capital and the chair is Catherine Cripps.[2] The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.[3]
History
[edit]The trust was launched by Henderson Global Investors under the name Henderson Technology Trust in December 1996.[4] The current name was adopted, after management of the trust was transferred to Polar Capital LLP in April 2001.[5] In December 2024, the management team indicated a focus on the long-term potential of artificial intelligence.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Polar Capital Technology Trust". Trust.net. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- ^ "Polar Capital Technology Trust promotes Catherine Cripps to chair". AJ Bell. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "International Paper (USA): Merger with Smith (DS) (UK) - Update: Changes in FTSE UK Index Series". FTSE Russell. 29 January 2025. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "Polar Capital Technology Trust". Companies House. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ "Henderson's tech trust awarded to Polar". www.fnlondon.com. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ Mead, Holly (16 November 2024). "Meet the fund manager going all-in on AI". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
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