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AUM 29.04.2022
The Fund’s investment objective is to generate both income and long term capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of securities, primarily in the global convertible market.
The Fund Manager targets superior risk-adjusted returns based on extensive fundamental research and convertible bond analysis. The Fund has a focus on downside protection, income generation, and balanced upside equity participation.
Investment decisions rely heavily upon fundamental credit and equity research, using both quantitative analysis (Convertible bond modelling, company balance sheet & income statement analysis and peer group analysis) and qualitative analysis (Third party research, management meetings and review of economic fundamentals and sector trends).
David is an experienced convertible bond specialist, having spent 35 years in the asset class in both investment banking and investment management. Before joining Polar Capital in October 2010 to establish the Convertible team, he was joint CEO of Vicis Capital (UK) Ltd which he joined in 2006 to set up and manage the international convertible portfolio of the New York-based hedge fund. David started his career at Salomon Brothers International and moved to Baii (a subsidiary of BNP Paribas) in 1987, where he first started managing convertibles. He joined Schroders in 1996 and Citigroup in 2000 following the Citi takeover of Schroder Investment Bank.
Prior to moving into convertible trading, Stephen was a research analyst at Tucker Anthony. In 1993 he became a partner in Forum Capital Markets, eventually joining Paine Webber in 1994 where he went on to manage their convertible department until 1998. He was a senior member of the convertible sales team at Morgan Stanley before establishing and managing Valmiki Capital Management in 2005. The following year, he moved to Moore Capital where he, as a member of a three-person team, managed a $1bn global long/short equity portfolio before joining Vicis Capital to manage the US convertible bond portfolio in 2008.
David began his career at Barclays Capital in London where he set up and ran their US convertible bond proprietary trading book. Here, in addition to trading and managing the portfolio, David was also in charge of all US-based proprietary convertible research. In 2007 he moved to CQS, then a US$7bn multi-asset hedge fund, to co-run their US convertible bond positions. David has also interned as an economic researcher for the United Nations in their Department of Economic and Social Affairs where, during his time, he authored a report on fostering equity market development in emerging economies as part of the agency’s Financing for Development initiative.
Uttkarsh joined Polar Capital in 2016 as an experienced convertible bond professional having spent over 23 years managing capital and risk, driving markets and building investment related businesses.
Uttkarsh partnered with Greenway Capital to formulate cross-capital structure investment processes and develop the necessary fund related infrastructure. Prior to joining Greenway Capital, Uttkarsh managed $1billion plus convertible bond portfolios and built market-making desks with principal capacity for Tier 1 Investment banks.
During his internship, Jake created a detailed hypothetical track record in preparation of the launch of the UCITS Global Convertible Fund. Since joining, he spends most of his time undertaking fundamental credit, convertible and equity research across all regions and sectors.
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Important Information: This document is provided for the sole use of the intended recipient and is not a financial promotion. Global Convertible 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 Refinitiv Global Focus Convertible Bond 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.refinitiv.com/en/financial-data/indices/convertible-indices. 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.
Source & Copyright: ©2022 Morningstar. All Rights Reserved. Rating representative of the I USD Inc Share Class, as at 31/03/2022. Ratings may vary between share classes. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. For more detailed information about the Morningstar Rating or Morningstar Analyst rating, including its methodology, please go to: http://corporate1.morningstar.com/AnalystRating/.
FE Crown Fund Ratings do not constitute investment advice offered by FE and should not be used as the sole basis for making any investment decision. All rights reserved.
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| 1m | 3m | YTD | 1yr | 3yrs | 5yrs | 10yrs | Cumulative | Annualised | |
| USD Class I Acc | -5.65 | -7.24 | -10.87 | -16.28 | 6.14 | 20.08 | - | 43.50 | 4.25 |
| Index | -5.96 | -8.82 | -12.93 | -17.34 | 9.71 | 16.60 | - | 29.99 | 3.07 |
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 USD Class I Acc was launched on 30 August 2013 . 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 | 29.04.22 | 30.04.21 | 30.04.20 | 30.04.19 | 30.04.18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD Class I Acc | -16.28 | 32.46 | -4.29 | 3.05 | 9.79 |
| Index | -17.34 | 31.77 | 0.72 | 0.95 | 5.28 |
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Important Information: This document is provided for the sole use of the intended recipient and is not a financial promotion. Global Convertible 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 Refinitiv Global Focus Convertible Bond 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.refinitiv.com/en/financial-data/indices/convertible-indices. 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.
| Vail Resorts 0% 01/2026 | 4.0 |
| Twitter 0% 03/2026 | 3.6 |
| Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc 0% 04/2026 | 3.5 |
| Dermira 3% 05/2022 | 3.5 |
| Dufry 0.75% 03/2026 | 3.2 |
| Total |
| Portfolio Excluding Hedged Mandatories | 45.32 |
| Portfolio Including Hedged Mandatories | 39.52 |
(Delta: Net Equity Exposure/Cash Parity)
| Fund | |
|---|---|
| Large (>US$5bn) | 74.4 |
| Medium (US$500m to 5bn) | 25.6 |
| Small (<US$500m) | 0.0 |
| 0 to 3 Years | 33.9 | |
| 3 to 5 Years | 46.9 | |
| 5 to 7 Years | 18.7 | |
| 7 to 10 Years | 0.4 | |
| USD | 63.0 | |
| EUR | 23.6 | |
| JPY | 6.3 | |
| CHF | 3.3 | |
| GBP | 2.0 | |
| HKD | 1.9 | |
| Other | 0.0 | |
| Fund | Relative | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecom | 15.0 | 8.2 | |
| Transportation | 5.7 | 1.7 | |
| Materials | 5.4 | 1.5 | |
| Healthcare | 11.3 | 1.0 | |
| Energy | 3.4 | 0.2 | |
| Utilities | 4.2 | -0.4 | |
| Real Estate | 3.0 | -0.8 | |
| Consumer Staples | 0.8 | -1.2 | |
| Consumer Discretionary | 14.2 | -1.4 | |
| Financial | 3.7 | -1.5 | |
| IT | 28.6 | -1.6 | |
| Industrial | 4.9 | -5.6 | |
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. Global Convertible 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 Refinitiv Global Focus Convertible Bond 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.refinitiv.com/en/financial-data/indices/convertible-indices. 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.
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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.
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. Global Convertible 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 Refinitiv Global Focus Convertible Bond 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.refinitiv.com/en/financial-data/indices/convertible-indices. 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 Please be aware that not every share class of every fund is available in all jurisdictions. When considering an investment into the Fund, you should make yourself aware of the relevant financial, legal and tax implications. Neither Polar Capital LLP nor Polar Capital Funds plc shall be liable for, and accept no liability for, the use or misuse of this document.
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 Please be aware that not every share class of every fund is available in all jurisdictions. When considering an investment into the Fund, you should make yourself aware of the relevant financial, legal and tax implications. Neither Polar Capital LLP nor Polar Capital Funds plc shall be liable for, and accept no liability for, the use or misuse of this document.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD Class I Acc | PCGCIUA ID | IE00BCDBX378 | BCDBX37 | 1.10% | - |
| USD Class I Dist | PCGCIUD ID | IE00BCDBX261 | BCDBX26 | 1.10% | - |
| GBP Class I Acc | PCGCIGA ID | IE00BCDBX717 | BCDBX71 | 1.10% | - |
| GBP Class I Acc Hedged | PGIGBPA ID | IE00BPH3MK08 | BPH3MK0 | 1.10% | - |
| Currency Hedged GBP I Dist | PGCIDGH ID | IE00BYWG2G32 | BYWG2G3 | 1.10% | - |
| GBP Class I Dist | PCGCIGD ID | IE00BCDBX600 | BCDBX60 | 1.10% | - |
| GBP Class I Dist Hedged | PGIGBPD ID | IE00BPH3MJ92 | BPH3MJ9 | 1.10% | - |
| Currency Hedged EUR I Acc | POGCIHE ID | IE00BYPHSR67 | BYPHSR6 | 1.10% | - |
| EUR Class I Acc | PCGCIEA ID | IE00BCDBX592 | BCDBX59 | 1.10% | - |
| EUR Class I Acc Hedged | PCGCIHE ID | IE00BWCGX773 | BWCGX77 | 1.10% | - |
| EUR Class I Dist | PCGCIED ID | IE00BCDBX485 | BCDBX48 | 1.10% | - |
| CHF Class I Acc Hedged | PCGCICA ID | IE00BMPHHW00 | BMPHHW0 | 1.10% | - |
| USD Class R Acc | PCGCRUA ID | IE00BCDBWX02 | BCDBWX0 | 1.60% | - |
| USD Class R Dist | PCGCRUD ID | IE00BCDBWW94 | BCDBWW9 | 1.60% | - |
| GBP Class R Acc | PCGCRGA ID | IE00BCDBX154 | BCDBX15 | 1.60% | - |
| GBP Class R Dist | PCGCRGD ID | IE00BCDBX048 | BCDBX04 | 1.60% | - |
| EUR Class R Acc | PCGCREA ID | IE00BCDBWZ26 | BCDBWZ2 | 1.60% | - |
| EUR Class R Dist | PCGCRED ID | IE00BCDBWY19 | BCDBWY1 | 1.60% | - |
OCF is correct as at the date of the latest published KIID.
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| Polar Capital Funds plc | AC04XZR030XL8IH7BK98 |
| Polar Capital LLP | 4YW3JKTZ3K1II2GVCK15 |
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