Polen International Growth Investor (POIRX) is a mutual fund managed by Polen Capital Management, focusing on long-term investments in high-quality, global growth companies with sustainable competitive advantages. The fund invests primarily in common stocks of companies domiciled or conducting significant business in developed markets worldwide; it emphasizes businesses demonstrating strong management, robust profitability, high returns on capital, and consistent earnings growth. Polen Capital Management offers institutional-quality equity strategies across various vehicles, including separate accounts, limited partnerships, and UCITS funds for non-US investors.
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Polen Capital serves institutional and high-net-worth clients globally, with operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm manages assets across concentrated growth equity portfolios targeting large-cap companies in sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer discretionary, and industrials. POIRX, launched as part of Polen Capital's suite of offerings, maintains a benchmark-agnostic approach, holding typically 20-30 positions with low turnover.
In recent developments, Polen Capital expanded its international presence through strategic hires and partnerships in Europe during 2024, enhancing distribution of its UCITS funds amid growing demand for active growth strategies. The firm also completed a significant funding round in late 2023, bolstering its capacity for talent acquisition and product innovation. Additionally, Polen Capital reorganized its investment team structure in early 2025 to integrate enhanced quantitative risk analytics, supporting sustained performance in volatile markets.