Sell:1,211.48p Buy:1,211.48p Change: 
0.60p (0.05%)
Prices as at 14 March 2024
Sell:1,211.48p
Buy:1,211.48p
Change: 0.60p (0.05%)
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Prices as at 14 March 2024
Sell:1,211.48p
Buy:1,211.48p
Change: 0.60p (0.05%)
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With income units, any income is paid as cash. This can be withdrawn, reinvested or simply held on your account. With accumulation units any income is retained within the fund; the number of units remains the same but the price of each unit increases by the amount of income generated within the fund. Generally accumulation units offer a slightly more efficient way to reinvest income, although many investors will choose to hold income units and reinvest the income to buy extra units.
Charges and Savings
| Initial charges | |
|---|---|
| Initial charge: | 5.00% |
| Initial saving from HL: | 5.00% |
| HL dealing charge: | Free |
| Net initial charge: | 0.00% |
How initial savings affect the buy price
The initial saving applied to a fund depends on how it is priced. Dual priced funds have two different prices (a sell price and a buy price); single priced funds have a single price (at which the fund can be bought and sold).
For dual priced funds the difference between the buy and sell price is made up of the initial charge and other costs e.g. the fund manager's dealing costs. The 'initial saving from HL' will reduce the buying price, but even with a full discount the buying price may still be higher than the selling price.
For single priced funds the price quoted does not include the 'initial charge'. Any 'initial charge' after deduction of the 'initial saving from HL' will be added to the price quoted.
Please note that even where a full saving is offered a dilution levy could be applied on the way in or out of the fund.
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| Annual charges | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance fee: | Yes View risks | ||
| Ongoing charge (OCF/TER): | 0.84% | ||
| Ongoing saving from HL: | 0.00% | ||
| Net ongoing charge: | 0.84% | ||
| There are other unit types of this fund available: | |||
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HMRC believes that from April 2013 rebates of annual charges (such as loyalty bonuses) paid on funds held in nominee accounts, such as our Fund & Share Account, should be subject to income tax. Loyalty bonuses paid on funds in ISAs and SIPPs are unaffected, and they remain tax-free.
We believe all loyalty bonuses are tax-free and we are challenging HMRC's interpretation. However, while we make this challenge we are paying loyalty bonuses within the Vantage Fund & Share Account net of an amount equivalent to the basic rate tax. If we are successful in our challenge we will return this money to clients. If we are unsuccessful we will use the money to pay over any amounts due to HMRC.
If loyalty bonuses are taxable then the value of our ongoing saving to you could be reduced, depending on the rate of tax you pay. The below table gives an indication of how this may affect you.
In this case, the ongoing saving is 0.00%, of which 0.00% is paid by loyalty bonus. The tax that could be payable on this loyalty bonus, and therefore the value of this saving to you, is shown below.
| Non-taxpayer | Basic rate taxpayer | Higher rate taxpayer | Additional rate taxpayer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing saving from HL: | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Loyalty bonus: | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Tax on loyalty bonus: | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Value of ongoing saving to you: | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Tax rules can change and benefits depend on individual circ*mstances. Please remember loyalty bonuses received on funds held in the Vantage ISA or Vantage SIPP are exempt from tax.
Also, loyalty bonuses received by overseas investors, companies and charities are not required to be paid with the deduction of tax. Therefore, if you are an overseas investor, or you represent a company or charity please let us know if you would like your loyalty bonuses paid without the deduction of an amount equivalent to the basic rate tax.
In some cases the ongoing savings are provided by our loyalty bonus. Loyalty bonuses are tax-free in an ISA or SIPP. However, they may be subject to tax in a Fund & Share Account which would, in effect, reduce their value and increase the net ongoing charge.
HL Guide to fund prices, savings and yields
Other Information
| Unit type: | Unbundled |
|---|---|
| Manager: | Multiple Multiple |
| Fund launch date: | 19 October 1998 |
| Sector: | Specialist |
| Fund size: | £2,128 million |
| Number of holdings: | 39 |
| Fund type: | OEIC |
| Accumulation/income: | Accumulation |
| Dealing frequency: | Daily |
| Valuation point: | 23:59 |
| Trustee: | Northern Trust Fiduciary Services (Ireland) Limited |
| Minimum investment: | £100.00 |
| Charges deducted from: | n/a |
| Available in a regular savings plan: | Yes |
| Minimum regular savings value: | £25.00 |
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Performance
| 15/03/19 to 15/03/20 | 15/03/20 to 15/03/21 | 15/03/21 to 15/03/22 | 15/03/22 to 15/03/23 | 15/03/23 to 15/03/24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual return | 1.57% | 13.49% | 12.74% | 17.53% | 18.84% |
Please remember past performance is not a guide to future returns. Where no data is shown, figures are not available. This information is provided to help you choose your own investments, remember they can fall as well as rise in value so you may not get back the original amount invested.
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Our view on this fund
The Wealth Shortlist features funds our analysts believe have the potential to outperform their peers over the long term. If a fund is not on the Shortlist, this is not a recommendation to sell; however, if you are thinking of adding to your investments, we believe the Wealth Shortlist is a good place to start. View funds on the Wealth Shortlist »
Fund Objective
To achieve capital growth through investment in companies operating in the international insurance sector.
Income Details
| Historic yield : | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Income paid: | Quarterly |
| Type of payment: | Dividend |
| Ex-dividend date: | 1 April 2024 1 July 2024 1 October 2024 1 January 2025 |
| Payment date: | 30 April 20244 31 July 20244 31 October 20244 31 January 20254 |
This data is provided by Broadridge. HL accepts no responsibility for its accuracy and you should independently check data before making any investment decision. All yields are variable and not guaranteed. Information correct as at 29 February 2024.
- HoldingsTop 10 holdings
- SectorsTop 10 sectors
- CountriesTop 10 countries
| Security | Weight |
|---|---|
| ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD | 9.23% |
| RENAISSANCERE HOLDINGS | 8.21% |
| CHUBB LIMITED | 7.18% |
| 6.73% | |
| BERKLEY(W.R.)CORP | 5.76% |
| FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | 5.07% |
| ESSENT GROUP | 4.76% |
| MARKEL GROUP INC | 4.70% |
| EVEREST GROUP LTD | 4.05% |
| INTACT FINANCIAL CORPORATION | 4.01% |
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Non-life Insurance | 91.60% |
| Life Insurance | 5.54% |
| Investment Banking & Brokerage Services | 1.35% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 1.06% |
| Non-Classified | 0.45% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| United States | 67.53% |
| United Kingdom | 11.82% |
| Canada | 9.08% |
| Switzerland | 7.18% |
| Hong Kong | 1.84% |
| Cash and Equiv. | 1.06% |
| Finland | 1.04% |
| Non-Classified | 0.45% |
Data policy - All information should be used for indicative purposes only. You should independently check data before making any investment decision. HL cannot guarantee that the data is accurate or complete, and accepts no responsibility for how it may be used.Prices provided by Morningstar, correct as at 14 March 2024. Data provided by Broadridge, correct as at 31 January 2024.
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Key facts
| Dominic Evans | |
| Manager start date | 01/03/2022 |
| Manager located in | TBC |
Biography
Dominic joined Polar Capital as an investment analyst in October 2012 from KPMG and, since March 2022, is a fund manager on the Global Insurance Fund.Dominic previously worked as part of KPMG's insurance segment which he joined as a graduate trainee. At KPMG, he obtained broad experience working on a range of global insurance companies through roles within M&A and IPO due diligence, audit and markets. Prior to KPMG he worked for a year in corporate finance focusing on natural resource companies.BA (1st Class Hons) in History, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.Chartered Accountant. Member of the ICAEW.13 years industry experience.
Key facts
| Nick Martin | |
| Manager start date | 01/01/2008 |
| Manager located in | London |
Biography
Nick Martin joined Polar Capital in September 2010 and is manager of the Polar Capital Global Insurance Fund (previously the Hiscox Insurance Portfolio Fund). He has 18 years' industry experience. Nick has worked closely with Alec Foster since 2001 when he joined Hiscox plc. He participated in the management buyout of Hiscox Investment Management in 2007 when the business was renamed HIM Capital Ltd. He has developed a broad knowledge of the insurance sector during this time and from working for the chartered accountants, Mazars Neville Russell, where he specialised in audit and consultancy work for insurance companies and brokers. He is a qualified chartered accountant and obtained a first class honours degree in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics at the London School of Economics.
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