Polar Capital reveals top healthcare equity holdings

Published 07/04/2025, 17:08
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LONDON - Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust PLC has disclosed its top ten equity holdings, as well as sector and geographic exposure as of March 31, 2025. The investment trust, which specializes in healthcare, reported that its largest positions include prominent companies such as Eli Lilly & Co (NYSE:LLY) and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH), each constituting 8.8% of the portfolio.

The trust's investments are heavily weighted in pharmaceuticals, representing 31% of the sector exposure, followed by healthcare equipment at 22.2%, and biotechnology at 13%. Managed healthcare and life sciences tools & services also form significant portions of the sector breakdown.

In terms of geographic distribution, the United States dominates the trust's exposure with 46%, followed by Switzerland at 10.6% and Denmark at 7.6%. Other notable exposures include the United Kingdom (TADAWUL:4280), France, and Japan.

Overall, the top ten holdings of Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust account for 46.1% of the trust's portfolio. The remaining investments are spread across various sectors and geographies, with the United States being the most significant single-country exposure.

The trust's monthly factsheet, which will include further insights and commentary from the investment manager, is expected to be available on the company's website by the 10th working day following the month's end. This announcement is based on a press release statement and does not include any promotional content or subjective claims about the company's performance or prospects.

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