3 Reasons to own global listed infrastructure today

3 Reasons to own global listed infrastructure today

3 Reasons to own global listed infrastructure today

July 2026

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Attractive valuations, an advantageous macro environment and high private investor interest set the stage for potentially strong total returns from listed infrastructure.

1. Current infrastructure valuations are attractive relative to global equities

Valuations are currently uniquely attractive. Infrastructure trades at a rare discount to global equities and at a steep markdown to its historical enterprise multiple.

Infrastructure is currently trading at a discount to global equities(1)(2)

December 2010 – June 2026

2. Infrastructure may stand to benefit during periods of uncertainty

Infrastructure has historically been been a relative outperformer during periods of uncertainty. Infrastructure may stand to benefit from the heightened macro uncertainty created by market turbulence characterized by increased volatility, inflation surprise to the upside, or a more-dovish environment for interest rates due to a weakening labor market.

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3. Secular themes are driving opportunities in infrastructure

We see three secular themes consisting of increased power demand and decarbonization, digital transformation of economies, and deglobalization and evolving global supply chains that act as supportive, fundamental tailwinds for global listed infrastructure. These secular themes have direct impacts across the Cohen & Steers listed infrastructure universe.