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AUM 31.01.2020
The Fund’s investment objective is to achieve long term capital appreciation by primarily investing in a diversified portfolio of global equity securities which may be listed or traded on a Regulated Market.
The Investment Manager seeks to identify equity securities exposed to industrial and process automation, robotics, artificial intelligence (A.I.), and materials science, as well as businesses that the Investment Manager believes can be fundamentally transformed through the future adoption of these technologies.
The Fund will aim to outperform the Index by investing in companies or shares the future growth potential of which the Investment Manager believes is being undervalued or underestimated, whilst aiming to reduce the volatility of the Fund's returns by investing in a diversified portfolio, typically with a low concentration in individual holdings. Investors should expect an ‘active’ investment approach to investing in global equities as part of which the Investment Manager will actively avoid those companies it believes may be weakened competitively by their failure to innovate or adapt. For the avoidance of doubt, investment in equity securities is not limited to the constituents of the Index.
Because of the 'bottom-up' active investment approach, the geographic sector and foreign exchange exposure of the portfolio is likely to vary considerably from the Index.
Prior to joining Polar Capital, he spent four years working as an investment analyst within the emerging markets & Asia team at Aviva Investors, where he was responsible for the technology, media and telecom sectors. Prior to that, he worked as a quantitative analyst and risk manager for the emerging market debt team at Pictet Asset Management. He started his career as a financial engineer at Algorithmics, now owned by IBM, in 2005.
Prior to joining Polar Capital, Ben began his career in fund management at CMI, as a global technology analyst. He moved to Aberdeen Asset Managers in 1998 where he spent four years as a senior technology manager.
Nick was previously head of technology at AXA Framlington where he was lead fund manager of the AXA Framlington Global Technology Fund and the AWF Framlington Global Technology Fund between August 2001 and July 2007. Both funds were rated five stars by S&P and received several S&P and Lipper performance awards. Nick graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Economics from University of Hull.
Prior to joining Polar, Fatima spent 18 months working at Citigroup Asset Management with a focus on consumer products and pharmaceuticals.
Alastair joined Polar Capital in June 2019 as a Fund Manager and Senior Analyst. Prior to joining Polar Capital, Alastair co-managed the Arbrook American Equities Fund. Between 2014 and 2018 he launched and then managed the Neptune Global Technology Fund and managed the Neptune US Opportunities Fund. Prior to Neptune, Alastair was a technology analyst at Herald Investment Management.
Prior to joining, Chris led the International research sales effort at Pacific Crest, a technology investment bank that was ultimately acquired by KeyBanc Capital in 2014. Prior to joining Pacific Crest in 2004, Chris led International sales at Schwab SoundView, the successor company to Soundview Technology Group where he was since 1996.
Prior to joining Polar Capital, Brad worked at Ratio Asset Management as an analyst and trader, and from 2007 to 2011 he worked at F&C as a hedge fund analyst. Brad started his career in 2001 at Gartmore Investment Management working within the hedge fund team.
Prior to joining Polar Capital, Paul helped manage a private investment fund between 2010 and 2012. Paul is responsible for a number of thematic areas, including game software and automotive technologies.
Nick joined Polar Capital in June 2019 as an analyst on the Polar Capital Technology team. Prior to joining Polar Capital, Nick worked at Neptune Investment Management as the Assistant Fund Manager on the US Opportunities growth fund. Prior to that he worked in academia at the University of Oxford.
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Important Information: This document is provided for the sole use of the intended recipient and is not a financial promotion. Automation & Artificial Intelligence Fund (the “Fund”) is a sub-fund of Polar Capital Funds plc which is authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland as an Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities under the European Communities (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 352/2011), as amended. This document has been prepared by Polar Capital for informational purposes only for the sole use of the intended recipient. It does not seek to make any recommendation to buy or sell any particular security (including shares in the Fund) or to adopt any specific investment strategy. This document does not contain information material to an investor’s decision to invest in the Fund. Shares in the Fund are offered only on the basis of information contained in the prospectus, key investor information document (“KIID”), and the latest annual audited accounts. Copies are available free of charge from Polar Capital at the below address or on www.polarcapital.co.uk. The KIID is available in Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish. The prospectus is available in English.
Third-party Data: Some information contained herein has been obtained from third party sources and has not been independently verified by Polar Capital. Neither Polar Capital nor any other party involved in or related to compiling, computing or creating the data makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such data (or the results to be obtained by the use thereof), and all such parties hereby expressly disclaim all warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any data contained herein.
Information Subject to Change: The information contained herein is subject to change, without notice, at the discretion of Polar Capital and Polar Capital does not undertake to revise or update this information in any way.
Benchmark: The Fund is actively managed and uses the MSCI ACWI Net TR Index as a performance target and to calculate the performance fee. The benchmark has been chosen as it is generally considered to be representative of the investment universe in which the Fund invests. The performance of the Fund is likely to differ from the performance of the benchmark as the holdings, weightings and asset allocation will be different. Investors should carefully consider these differences when making comparisons. Further information about the benchmark can be found https://www.msci.com/acwi. The benchmark is provided by an administrator on the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) register of benchmarks which includes details of all authorised, registered, recognised and endorsed EU and third country benchmark administrators together with their national competent authorities.
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The Fund is registered for sale to all investors in the countries listed above. Investors should make themselves aware of the relevant financial, legal and tax implications if they choose to invest.
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| 1m | 3m | YTD | 1yr | 3yrs | 5yrs | 10yrs | Cumulative | Annualised | |
| US$ Class I Acc | -1.56 | 7.31 | -1.56 | 26.30 | - | - | - | 26.30 | 10.59 |
| Index | -1.10 | 4.88 | -1.10 | 16.04 | - | - | - | 18.89 | 7.74 |
Source: Northern Trust International Fund Administration Services (Ireland) Ltd, monthly percentage growth, US$ and has been calculated to account for the deduction of fees. Fund performance does not take account of any commissions or costs incurred by investors when subscribing for or redeeming shares. The US$ Class I Acc was launched on 06 October 2017. The index performance figures are sourced from Bloomberg and are in US$ terms. These figures refer to the past. Investments in funds are subject to risk. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. The money invested in a fund can increase and decrease in value and past performance is not a reliable indicator that you will get back the full amount invested. The performance calculation is based on US$. If the currency in which the past performance is displayed differs from the currency of the country in which you reside, then you should be aware that due to exchange rate fluctuations the performance shown may increase or decrease if converted into your local currency.
| 12 months to | 31.01.20 | 31.01.19 | 31.01.18 | 31.01.17 | 29.01.16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US$ Class I Acc | 26.30 | -10.07 | - | - | - |
| Index | 16.04 | -7.48 | - | - | - |
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Important Information: This document is provided for the sole use of the intended recipient and is not a financial promotion. Automation & Artificial Intelligence Fund (the “Fund”) is a sub-fund of Polar Capital Funds plc which is authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland as an Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities under the European Communities (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 352/2011), as amended. This document has been prepared by Polar Capital for informational purposes only for the sole use of the intended recipient. It does not seek to make any recommendation to buy or sell any particular security (including shares in the Fund) or to adopt any specific investment strategy. This document does not contain information material to an investor’s decision to invest in the Fund. Shares in the Fund are offered only on the basis of information contained in the prospectus, key investor information document (“KIID”), and the latest annual audited accounts. Copies are available free of charge from Polar Capital at the below address or on www.polarcapital.co.uk. The KIID is available in Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish. The prospectus is available in English.
Third-party Data: Some information contained herein has been obtained from third party sources and has not been independently verified by Polar Capital. Neither Polar Capital nor any other party involved in or related to compiling, computing or creating the data makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such data (or the results to be obtained by the use thereof), and all such parties hereby expressly disclaim all warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any data contained herein.
Information Subject to Change: The information contained herein is subject to change, without notice, at the discretion of Polar Capital and Polar Capital does not undertake to revise or update this information in any way.
Benchmark: The Fund is actively managed and uses the MSCI ACWI Net TR Index as a performance target and to calculate the performance fee. The benchmark has been chosen as it is generally considered to be representative of the investment universe in which the Fund invests. The performance of the Fund is likely to differ from the performance of the benchmark as the holdings, weightings and asset allocation will be different. Investors should carefully consider these differences when making comparisons. Further information about the benchmark can be found https://www.msci.com/acwi. The benchmark is provided by an administrator on the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) register of benchmarks which includes details of all authorised, registered, recognised and endorsed EU and third country benchmark administrators together with their national competent authorities.
Performance: The performance shown has been calculated to account for the deduction of fees and expenses and includes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions. £ or GBP/US$/JPY/EUR/CHF = Currency abbreviations of: British Pound sterling/US Dollar/Japanese Yen/Euro/Swiss Franc, respectively.
Risk: Factors affecting fund performance may include changes in market conditions (including currency risk) and interest rates, as well as other economic, political, or financial developments. The Fund’s investment policy allows for it to enter into derivatives contracts. Leverage may be generated through the use of such financial instruments and investors must be aware that the use of derivatives may expose the Fund to greater risks, including, but not limited to, unanticipated market developments and risks of illiquidity, and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not a guide to or indicative of future results. Future returns are not guaranteed and a loss of principal may occur. Polar Capital may also receive a performance fee based on the appreciation in the NAV per share and accordingly the performance fee will increase with regard to unrealised appreciation, as well as realised gains. The performance fee may create an incentive for Polar Capital to make investments for Polar Capital Funds plc which are riskier than would be the case in the absence of a fee based on the performance of Polar Capital Funds plc.
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The Fund is registered for sale to all investors in the countries listed above. Investors should make themselves aware of the relevant financial, legal and tax implications if they choose to invest.
| Microsoft | 5.0 |
| Alphabet | 3.2 |
| TSMC | 2.7 |
| Medtronic | 2.6 |
| Atlas Copco AB | 2.5 |
| Amazon | 2.4 |
| STMicroelectronics NV | 2.4 |
| Shin-Etsu Chemical | 2.3 |
| Alibaba Group Holding | 2.3 |
| Schneider Electric SE | 2.2 |
| Total |
| Mega Cap (>US$50bn) | 42.7 | |
| Large Cap (US$10 - 50bn) | 33.0 | |
| Mid Cap (US$1 - 10bn) | 20.4 | |
| Small Cap (<US$1bn) | 1.9 | |
| Cash | 1.9 |
| US & Canada | 42.2 | |
| Europe | 24.4 | |
| Japan | 21.1 | |
| Asia Pac (ex-Japan) | 10.4 | |
| Cash | 1.9 | |
| Fund | Relative | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 45.5 | 27.6 | |
| Industrials | 23.5 | 13.2 | |
| Healthcare | 10.3 | -1.5 | |
| Materials | 2.8 | -1.8 | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 8.8 | -2.0 | |
| Communication Services | 5.7 | -3.1 | |
| Real Estate | 0.0 | -3.2 | |
| Utilities | 0.0 | -3.5 | |
| Energy | 0.0 | -4.8 | |
| Consumer Staples | 0.0 | -8.1 | |
| Financials | 1.6 | -14.8 | |
| Cash | 1.9 | 1.9 | |
Note: Totals may not sum due to rounding.
It should not be assumed that recommendations made in future will be profitable or will equal performance of the securities in this document. A list of all recommendations made within the immediately preceding 12 months is available upon request.
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Important Information: This document is provided for the sole use of the intended recipient and is not a financial promotion. Automation & Artificial Intelligence Fund (the “Fund”) is a sub-fund of Polar Capital Funds plc which is authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland as an Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities under the European Communities (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 352/2011), as amended. This document has been prepared by Polar Capital for informational purposes only for the sole use of the intended recipient. It does not seek to make any recommendation to buy or sell any particular security (including shares in the Fund) or to adopt any specific investment strategy. This document does not contain information material to an investor’s decision to invest in the Fund. Shares in the Fund are offered only on the basis of information contained in the prospectus, key investor information document (“KIID”), and the latest annual audited accounts. Copies are available free of charge from Polar Capital at the below address or on www.polarcapital.co.uk. The KIID is available in Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish. The prospectus is available in English.
Third-party Data: Some information contained herein has been obtained from third party sources and has not been independently verified by Polar Capital. Neither Polar Capital nor any other party involved in or related to compiling, computing or creating the data makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such data (or the results to be obtained by the use thereof), and all such parties hereby expressly disclaim all warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any data contained herein.
Holdings: Portfolio data is “as at” the date indicated and should not be relied upon as a complete or current listing of the holdings (or top holdings) of the fund. The holdings may represent only a small percentage of the aggregate portfolio holdings, are subject to change without notice, and may not represent current or future portfolio composition. Information on particular holdings may be withheld if it is in the fund’s best interest to do so. A historic complete list of the portfolio holdings may be made available upon request. It should not be assumed that recommendations made in future will be profitable or will equal performance of the securities in this document. A list of all recommendations made within the immediately preceding 12 months is available upon request. This document is designed to provide updated information to professional investors to enable them to monitor the Fund. No other persons should rely upon it. The information provided in this document should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security.
Information Subject to Change: The information contained herein is subject to change, without notice, at the discretion of Polar Capital and Polar Capital does not undertake to revise or update this information in any way.
Benchmark: The Fund is actively managed and uses the MSCI ACWI Net TR Index as a performance target and to calculate the performance fee. The benchmark has been chosen as it is generally considered to be representative of the investment universe in which the Fund invests. The performance of the Fund is likely to differ from the performance of the benchmark as the holdings, weightings and asset allocation will be different. Investors should carefully consider these differences when making comparisons. Further information about the benchmark can be found https://www.msci.com/acwi. The benchmark is provided by an administrator on the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) register of benchmarks which includes details of all authorised, registered, recognised and endorsed EU and third country benchmark administrators together with their national competent authorities.
Allocations: The strategy allocation percentages set forth in this document are estimates and actual percentages may vary from time-to-time. The types of investments presented herein will not always have the same comparable risks and returns. Please see the private placement memorandum for a description of the investment allocations as well as the risks associated therewith. Please note that the Fund may elect to invest assets in different investment sectors from those depicted herein, which may entail additional and/or different risks. Performance of the Fund is dependent on the Investment Manager’s ability to identify and access appropriate investments, and balance assets to maximize return to the Fund while minimizing its risk. The actual investments in the Fund may or may not be the same or in the same proportion as those shown herein.
Country Specific Disclaimers: It is the responsibility of any person/s in possession of this document to inform themselves of, and to observe, all applicable laws and regulations of any relevant jurisdiction. Neither Polar Capital nor Polar Capital Funds plc shall be liable for, and accept no liability for, the use or misuse of this document. If such a person considers an investment in Shares of the Fund, they should ensure that they have been properly advised about the suitability of an investment. Please be aware that not every sub-fund of Polar Capital Funds plc or share class is available in all jurisdictions.
The Fund is registered for sale to all investors in the countries listed above. Investors should make themselves aware of the relevant financial, legal and tax implications if they choose to invest.
Please click on each country to see share class availability
Important Information: This document is provided for the sole use of the intended recipient and is not a financial promotion. Automation & Artificial Intelligence Fund (the “Fund”) is a sub-fund of Polar Capital Funds plc which is authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland as an Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities under the European Communities (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 352/2011), as amended. This document has been prepared by Polar Capital for informational purposes only for the sole use of the intended recipient. It does not seek to make any recommendation to buy or sell any particular security (including shares in the Fund) or to adopt any specific investment strategy. This document does not contain information material to an investor’s decision to invest in the Fund. Shares in the Fund are offered only on the basis of information contained in the prospectus, key investor information document (“KIID”), and the latest annual audited accounts. Copies are available free of charge from Polar Capital at the below address or on www.polarcapital.co.uk. The KIID is available in Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish. The prospectus is available in English.
Third-party Data: Some information contained herein has been obtained from third party sources and has not been independently verified by Polar Capital. Neither Polar Capital nor any other party involved in or related to compiling, computing or creating the data makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such data (or the results to be obtained by the use thereof), and all such parties hereby expressly disclaim all warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any data contained herein.
Information Subject to Change: The information contained herein is subject to change, without notice, at the discretion of Polar Capital and Polar Capital does not undertake to revise or update this information in any way.
Forecasts: References to future returns are not promises or estimates of actual returns Polar Capital may achieve, and should not be relied upon. The forecasts contained herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be relied upon as advice or interpreted as a recommendation. Forecasts are based upon subjective estimates and assumptions about circumstances and events that may not yet have taken place and may never do so.
Statements/Opinions/Views: All opinions and estimates constitute the best judgment of Polar Capital as of the date hereof, but are subject to change without notice, and do not necessarily represent the views of Polar Capital. This material does not constitute legal or accounting advice; readers should contact their legal and accounting professionals for such information. All sources are Polar Capital unless otherwise stated.
Benchmark: The Fund is actively managed and uses the MSCI ACWI Net TR Index as a performance target and to calculate the performance fee. The benchmark has been chosen as it is generally considered to be representative of the investment universe in which the Fund invests. The performance of the Fund is likely to differ from the performance of the benchmark as the holdings, weightings and asset allocation will be different. Investors should carefully consider these differences when making comparisons. Further information about the benchmark can be found https://www.msci.com/acwi. The benchmark is provided by an administrator on the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) register of benchmarks which includes details of all authorised, registered, recognised and endorsed EU and third country benchmark administrators together with their national competent authorities.
Country Specific Disclaimers: It is the responsibility of any person/s in possession of this document to inform themselves of, and to observe, all applicable laws and regulations of any relevant jurisdiction. Neither Polar Capital nor Polar Capital Funds plc shall be liable for, and accept no liability for, the use or misuse of this document. If such a person considers an investment in Shares of the Fund, they should ensure that they have been properly advised about the suitability of an investment. Please be aware that not every sub-fund of Polar Capital Funds plc or share class is available in all jurisdictions.
The Fund is registered for sale to all investors in the countries listed above. Investors should make themselves aware of the relevant financial, legal and tax implications if they choose to invest.
Please click on each country to see share class availability
Information Subject to Change: The information contained herein is subject to change, without notice, at the discretion of Polar Capital and Polar Capital does not undertake to revise or update this information in any way.
Country Specific Disclaimers: It is the responsibility of any person/s in possession of this document to inform themselves of, and to observe, all applicable laws and regulations of any relevant jurisdiction. Neither Polar Capital nor Polar Capital Funds plc shall be liable for, and accept no liability for, the use or misuse of this document. If such a person considers an investment in Shares of the Fund, they should ensure that they have been properly advised about the suitability of an investment. Please be aware that not every sub-fund of Polar Capital Funds plc or share class is available in all jurisdictions.
The Fund is registered for sale to all investors in the countries listed above. Investors should make themselves aware of the relevant financial, legal and tax implications if they choose to invest.
| Bloomberg | ISIN | SEDOL | OCF | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US$ Class I Acc | PLAIIUA ID | IE00BF0GL329 | BF0GL32 | 0.93% | - |
| GBP Class I Acc | PLAIIGA ID | IE00BF0GL543 | BF0GL54 | 0.93% | - |
| EUR Class I Acc | PLAIIEA ID | IE00BF0GL436 | BF0GL43 | 0.93% | - |
| US$ Class R Acc | PLAIRUA ID | IE00BF0GL105 | BF0GL10 | 1.43% | - |
| EUR Class R Acc | PLAIREA ID | IE00BF0GL212 | BF0GL21 | 1.43% | - |
OCF is correct as at the date of the latest published KIID.
| Polar Capital Funds plc - Automation & Artificial Intelligence Fund | 549300CIM5X5EALQL483 |
| Polar Capital Funds plc | AC04XZR030XL8IH7BK98 |
| Polar Capital LLP | 4YW3JKTZ3K1II2GVCK15 |
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Information Subject to Change: The information contained herein is subject to change, without notice, at the discretion of Polar Capital and Polar Capital does not undertake to revise or update this information in any way.
Country Specific Disclaimers: It is the responsibility of any person/s in possession of this document to inform themselves of, and to observe, all applicable laws and regulations of any relevant jurisdiction. Neither Polar Capital nor Polar Capital Funds plc shall be liable for, and accept no liability for, the use or misuse of this document. If such a person considers an investment in Shares of the Fund, they should ensure that they have been properly advised about the suitability of an investment. Please be aware that not every sub-fund of Polar Capital Funds plc or share class is available in all jurisdictions.
The Fund is registered for sale to all investors in the countries listed above. Investors should make themselves aware of the relevant financial, legal and tax implications if they choose to invest.
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