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Polar Capital Holdings PLC
13 April 2026
13 April 2026 Polar Capital Holdings plc
AuM Update
Polar Capital Holdings plc ("Polar Capital" or the "Group"), the specialist active asset management group, today provides its regular quarterly update of its unaudited statement of Assets under Management ("AuM") for the financial year to 31 March 2026.
Group AuM (unaudited)
Polar Capital reports that as at 31 March 2026 its AuM was £30.6bn compared to £28.4bn at the end of December 2025, an increase of 8% over the quarter. In the quarter, AuM increased by net inflows of £1.4bn, fund performance and market movements of £0.8bn, offset by fund closures of £13m.
AuM movement in three months to 31 March 2026
Open ended Funds (£m)
Investment Trusts (£m)
Segregated mandates (£m)
Total (£m)
AuM at 1 January 2026
21,366
6,482
539
28,387
Net flows
1,386
(5)
62
1,443
Fund closures1
(13)
-
-
(13)
Market movement and performance
685
128
3
816
Total AuM at 31 March 2026
23,424
6,605
604
30,633
AuM movement in twelve months to 31 March 2026
Open ended Funds (£m)
Investment Trusts (£m)
Segregated mandates (£m)
Total (£m)
AuM at 1 April 2025
15,994
4,846
569
21,409
Net flows
1,233
(237)
(94)
902
Corporate actions2
-
(396)
-
(396)
Fund closures1
(75)
-
-
(75)
Market movement and performance
6,272
2,392
129
8,793
Total AuM at 31 March 2026
23,424
6,605
604
30,633
1 Return of funds to investors upon the closure of the Polar Capital Emerging Market ex-China Stars Fund in February 2026, Polar Capital China Stars Fund in January 2026 and the Polar Capital Melchior European Opportunities Fund in November 2025.
2 Return of capital to investors in June 2025 as the Polar Capital Global Financials Trust underwent a 100% tender offer following which 44% of issued capital was tendered and in November 2025 when Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust underwent a 100% tender offer following which 22% of issued capital was tendered.
Iain Evans, Chief Executive, commented:
"We have delivered a strong finish to the financial year, despite a backdrop of heightened geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing market volatility. Over the quarter, assets under management (AuM) increased by 8% to £30.6bn, up from £28.4bn at the end of December, supported by net inflows of £1.4bn.
"For the full financial year, AuM increased by 43% to £30.6bn, from £21.4bn at the end of March 2025, reflecting a combination of net inflows, fund performance and market movements. We delivered a second consecutive year of positive net inflows, totalling £902m (excluding corporate actions and fund closures), demonstrating the strength of our specialist investment capabilities.
"Flows during the quarter were broad-based, with several of our investment teams generating net inflows, led by Technology, Healthcare and Smart Energy. Net flows into our Global Technology (£722m) and Artificial Intelligence (£575m) funds remained particularly strong, driven by continued client interest in structural growth opportunities and supported by both increased allocations from existing clients and new client wins, notably across wealth and private bank channels in Europe and Asia.
"Our Healthcare strategies also contributed positively, including the launch of a new separately managed account in partnership with a Swiss wealth manager. In addition, Emerging Market Stars, Japan Value and Global Absolute Return funds each delivered net inflows, further highlighting the breadth of our platform.
"Net outflows were largely concentrated in North American (£97m), Global Insurance (£85m) and Asian Stars (£55m) funds, reflecting a small number of client-specific redemptions rather than any broader shift in demand or sentiment.
Outlook
"We have entered 2026 with positive net inflow momentum, although we remain mindful of the structural challenges facing the industry. Inflows were strongest in January and February, before moderating in March following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Encouragingly, positive momentum has continued into April to date.
"The geopolitical backdrop has become more uncertain, contributing to heightened market sensitivity, particularly in energy markets. Despite this, we remain confident in our positioning as a specialist boutique. As markets broaden and the pace of technological disruption, including AI, accelerates, the case for specialist active management is becoming increasingly compelling. Our focus on differentiated capabilities, deep expertise and disciplined execution positions us well to navigate the uncertainty and capture opportunities ahead for our clients and shareholders."
Polar Capital plans to announce its results for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 on 1 July 2026.
For further information please contact:
Deutsche Numis -- Nomad and Joint Broker Charles Farquhar Duncan Monteith Rajesh Iyer
+44 (0)20 7260 1000
Peel Hunt LLP - Joint Broker Andrew Buchanan Thomas Philpott
+44 (0)20 3597 8680
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+44 (0)20 3757 4980
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