IGF Profile
The iShares Global Infrastructure ETF seeks to provide investors with exposure to a diverse range of large infrastructure companies across both developed and emerging markets.
The fund is designed to track the performance of an index that represents leading firms involved in various sectors of the global infrastructure industry, including utilities, transportation, and communication services. This strategic focus aims to capture the growth potential and stability associated with infrastructure investments.
Under normal market conditions, the fund will allocate at least 80% of its assets to the securities that constitute the underlying index. This includes direct investments in the stocks of companies that are part of the index and other investments with similar economic characteristics. The ETF’s approach ensures that it closely mirrors the index’s performance, providing investors with targeted exposure to the infrastructure sector.
In addition to its core investments, the fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in derivative instruments such as futures, options, and swap contracts, as well as in cash and cash equivalents. These additional investments are utilized to manage portfolio risk, enhance liquidity, and potentially optimize returns, while maintaining alignment with the index’s overall performance objectives.
The iShares Global Infrastructure ETF offers a diversified investment in infrastructure-related assets, capitalizing on the essential and often stable nature of infrastructure services. This sector typically benefits from steady demand and long-term growth trends, making it an attractive option for investors seeking both income and capital appreciation. The fund’s comprehensive approach aims to deliver robust exposure to a wide range of infrastructure companies globally, leveraging their significant role in supporting economic development and connectivity.
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