LONDON - Polar Capital Technology Trust PLC (LSE:LON:PCT) has expressed confidence in the current landscape for active management within the artificial intelligence (AI) driven technology sector. According to a recent statement, the fund manager believes that diversification beyond the 'magnificent seven' technology stocks, which include industry giants like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), is creating new opportunities for investment.
The fund's active share, which measures how much the fund's portfolio differs from the benchmark, stands at a significant 50%. This reflects the expectation that the performance gap between large-cap and small- to mid-cap technology stocks will narrow. The manager's ability to identify potential winners in the AI space is highlighted as a key advantage, especially as the fund is currently trading at a 12.3% discount to its net asset value (NAV).
Rapid growth in AI innovation, capital expenditure, and adoption rates since the last report six months ago is seen as a positive sign against concerns of an AI-induced technology valuation bubble. Corporate adoption has surged, with many use-cases demonstrating considerable gains in efficiency and productivity, which could lead to an acceleration in the uptake of AI technologies.
The information for this overview was sourced from a press release statement by Polar Capital Technology Trust PLC.
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