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April 1, 2021
Infrastructure tends to be a political buzzword. Yet in today’s climate, it’s also a valid thesis for investors to consider. Infrastructure exposure can be had with the
NFRA tries to reflect the performance of the STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index, which identifies equities that derive the majority of revenue from the infrastructure business, providing exposure to both traditional and non-traditional infrastructure sectors.
NFRA and other infrastructure funds are receiving renewed attention as President Biden looks to infrastructure to shore up the economy while unleashing his green energy agenda.
“Infrastructure often comes up in the context of political discussions. Politicians love to talk about our country’s crumbling infrastructure and the need to invest in it, but they’re frequently shy when it comes to actually ponying up the billions required,” notes Morningstar analyst Josh Charlson.