While infrastructure has long appealed to investors seeking diversification and stable income, the asset class’s positive inflation characteristics are driving additional interest.
Quynh Dang, Global Infrastructure Portfolio Manager, discusses how listed infrastructure stands to potentially benefit in 2022, where we see opportunities in the market, and Cohen & Steers’ unique investment approach.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Thuy Quynh Dang, Senior Vice President, is a portfolio manager on the Global Listed Infrastructure team and has analyst coverage responsibilities for Europe.
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Risks of Investing in Global Infrastructure Securities.
Infrastructure issuers may be subject to regulation by various governmental authorities and may also be affected by governmental regulation of rates charged to customers, operational or other mishaps, tariffs, and changes in tax laws, regulatory policies, and accounting standards. Foreign securities involve special risks, including currency fluctuation and lower liquidity. Some global securities may represent small and medium-sized companies, which may be more susceptible to price volatility than larger companies. No representation or warranty is made as to the efficacy of any particular strategy or fund or the actual returns that may be achieved.
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