Six key drivers for global infrastructure

INFRASTRUCTURE

Annabelle Williams highlights the major themes investors should be aware of in the infrastructure sector.

Weak economic growth, rising inflation and market volatility have sent investors on the hunt for reliable alternatives to their equity and bond favourites in recent years. Infrastructure is becoming increasingly attractive to investors as an alternative. The sector tends to offer stable, long-term investments which usually provide a hedge against inflation. Moreover, infrastructure covers a wide ranging and diverse selection of assets from roads to water, and is highly uncorrelated with other asset classes. Investment Week takes a look at the main themes driving the global infrastruct...