Polar Capital Technology Trust

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Polar Capital Technology Trust
Company type Public
LSE:  PCT
FTSE 100 Component
Industry Investment
Headquarters
London
,
UK
Key people
Catherine Cripps (Chairperson)
Website www.polarcapitaltechnologytrust.co.uk

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]

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History

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]

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References

  1. ↑ "Polar Capital Technology Trust". Trust.net. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  2. ↑ "Polar Capital Technology Trust promotes Catherine Cripps to chair". AJ Bell. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  3. ↑ "International Paper (USA): Merger with Smith (DS) (UK) - Update: Changes in FTSE UK Index Series". FTSE Russell. 29 January 2025. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  4. ↑ "Polar Capital Technology Trust". Companies House. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  5. ↑ "Henderson's tech trust awarded to Polar". www.fnlondon.com. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  6. ↑ 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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