INFR Profile
The Legg Mason Global Infrastructure ETF is designed to provide investors with broad exposure to infrastructure-related equity securities across both developed and emerging markets. The fund commits to investing at least 80% of its net assets, including any borrowings for investment purposes, in the securities that constitute its underlying index. This investment strategy aims to capture the performance of infrastructure companies globally, reflecting a diverse range of industries essential to infrastructure development and maintenance.
The underlying index for the ETF is derived from the MSCI ACWI All Cap Index, which encompasses a wide array of companies from both developed and emerging markets. Within this broad index, the ETF focuses on securities classified under specific infrastructure sectors as defined by the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). The GICS sub-industries within the index include utilities, transportation, and industrial infrastructure, among others. This approach ensures that the ETF's holdings are concentrated in companies involved in critical infrastructure projects and services, from energy and water utilities to transportation networks and industrial facilities.
The MSCI ACWI All Cap Index, used as the basis for selecting the fund’s investments, includes a comprehensive range of companies with various market capitalizations and geographic exposures. The infrastructure sectors selected for this ETF are pivotal to global economic development and include both traditional and modern infrastructure assets. By focusing on companies that operate within these sectors, the ETF provides targeted exposure to infrastructure investment opportunities that may benefit from long-term global trends such as urbanization, infrastructure upgrades, and increased demand for essential services.
Managed by Legg Mason, now part of Franklin Templeton, the Global Infrastructure ETF leverages the firm's extensive expertise in infrastructure investing. The management team utilizes sophisticated investment strategies to enhance the fund’s performance while effectively managing risk. For investors seeking exposure to global infrastructure with a focus on both developed and emerging markets, this ETF offers a strategic opportunity to capitalize on the growth potential within critical infrastructure sectors, aligning with long-term investment goals and risk tolerance.
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