Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust plc is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Polar Capital LLP. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the healthcare sector, with an emphasis on companies involved in pharmaceuticals, medical services, medical devices, and biotechnology. The fund primarily invests in dividend paying growth stocks of large-cap companies having a market capitalization greater than US $5 billion. It employs fundamental analysis with a bottom up stock picking approach to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI ACWI/Health Care Index. It was formerly known as Polar Capital Global Healthcare Growth and Income Trust plc. Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust plc was formed on May 12, 2010 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.
Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust Dividend Announcement
• Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust announced a semi annually dividend of £1.20 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-08-30. Ex dividend date: 2024-08-01
• Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust annual dividend for 2024 was £2.40
• Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust annual dividend for 2023 was £2.10
• Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 0.65%
• Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 3.42%
• Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 0.98% year
• Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was -4.56% year
Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-08-01 | £1.20 | semi annually | 2024-08-30 |
2024-02-01 | £1.20 | semi annually | 2024-02-29 |
2023-08-03 | £1.00 | semi annually | 2023-08-31 |
2023-02-02 | £1.10 | semi annually | 2023-02-28 |
2022-08-04 | £1.00 | semi annually | 2022-08-31 |
2022-02-03 | £1.00 | semi annually | 2022-02-28 |
2021-08-05 | £1.00 | semi annually | 2021-08-31 |
2021-02-04 | £1.00 | semi annually | 2021-02-26 |
2020-08-06 | £1.00 | semi annually | 2020-08-28 |
2020-02-06 | £1.10 | semi annually | 2020-02-28 |
2019-08-01 | £1.00 | semi annually | 2019-08-30 |
2019-02-07 | £1.00 | semi annually | 2019-02-28 |
2018-07-26 | £1.00 | semi annually | 2018-08-31 |
2018-02-01 | £1.00 | semi annually | 2018-02-28 |
2017-05-18 | £1.65 | semi annually | 2017-06-09 |
2017-02-09 | £0.75 | semi annually | 2017-02-28 |
2016-11-03 | £0.75 | semi annually | 2016-11-30 |
2016-07-28 | £2.00 | semi annually | 2016-08-31 |
2016-05-19 | £0.65 | semi annually | 2016-06-03 |
2016-02-04 | £0.65 | semi annually | 2016-02-29 |
2015-11-05 | £0.65 | semi annually | 2015-11-27 |
2015-08-06 | £1.80 | semi annually | 2015-08-28 |
2015-05-14 | £0.60 | semi annually | 2015-05-29 |
2015-02-05 | £0.60 | semi annually | 2015-02-27 |
2014-11-13 | £0.60 | semi annually | 2014-11-28 |
2014-08-13 | £1.80 | semi annually | 2014-08-29 |
2014-05-14 | £0.55 | semi annually | 2014-05-30 |
2014-02-19 | £0.55 | semi annually | 2014-03-07 |
2013-11-06 | £0.55 | semi annually | 2013-11-29 |
2013-08-07 | £1.80 | semi annually | 2013-08-30 |
2013-05-15 | £0.50 | semi annually | 2013-05-31 |
2013-02-06 | £0.50 | semi annually | 2013-02-28 |
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Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 0.65%. Interested in purchasing Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:
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1. Determination of Dividend: Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
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