Infrastructure Income Strategy
Investor Outcomes
The Infrastructure Income Strategy aims to provide investors with long-term inflation-linked capital growth over an economic cycle with a focus on providing reliable income. This is achieved by investing in a range of listed infrastructure securities spread across geographic regions in both the developed and emerging markets.
Key Portfolio Information
Growth of AUD $10,000
As at 31 October 2023 (returns in AUD)
| Performance | 1 Month | 3 Months | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Inception4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClearBridge Infrastructure Income Strategy123 | 2.9% | -4.3% | -1.9% | 8.1% | 10.7% | 12.7% |
| OECD G7 Inflation Index + 5.5% pa | 0.6% | 2.0% | 9.4% | 10.8% | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Excess Returns | 2.3% | -6.3% | -11.3% | -2.7% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| S&P Global Infrastructure Index - Net Return AUD Unhedged | -1.2% | -6.4% | -1.3% | 9.5% | 5.7% | 8.0% |
| MSCI AC World Index - Net Return AUD | -1.1% | -3.8% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 9.9% | 11.3% |
As at 31 October 2023
- Regulated & Contracted Utilities
- User Pays Infrastructure
- Cash
- Other
As at 31 October 2023
| Top 10 Positions | Region | Sector | Weight % | Forward Dividend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDP-Energias de Portugal | Western Europe | Renewables | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| National Grid | Western Europe | Electric | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| Public Services Enterprise Group | USA & Canada | Electric | 4.3% | 3.7% |
| Enel SpA | Western Europe | Electric | 4.3% | 7.2% |
| Southern Company | USA & Canada | Electric | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Edison International | USA & Canada | Electric | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| OGE Energy | USA & Canada | Electric | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| Entergy | USA & Canada | Electric | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| NextEra | USA & Canada | Electric | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Snam | Western Europe | Gas | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Portfolio Weighted Average | October 2023 |
|---|---|
| Avg Market Capitalisation | 50.0bn (AUD) |
| Div Yield (Forward) Gross | 5.5% |
| 5 Yr DPS Growth (p.a.) | 5.1% |
| Avg Stock Gearing (Net Debt/EV) | 42.2% |
| Interest Cover (Historic) | 4.1x |
| EV/EBITDA (Forward) | 10.7x |
Product commentary
Infrastructure Income Strategy October Commentary
We think utilities valuations, like infrastructure broadly, are attractive now, and, versus the more optimistic consensus narrative, our contrarian view is that the risks of a recession remain considerable.
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Valuation of Infrastructure Assets Q3 2023
In our latest Valuation update, Portfolio Manager, Simon Ong outlines the main drivers of infrastructure returns in the third quarter of 2023, and weighs in on the factors impacting different infrastructure sectors across the globe.
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Listed Infrastructure Companies Provide a Powerful Hedge Against Inflation
Portfolio Manager Charles Hamieh presented at the Inside Network Income and Defensive Assets Symposium to discuss how listed infrastructure companies provide a powerful hedge against inflation.
More...Investment Committee
The ClearBridge Income Strategy is managed by an experienced investment committee comprising of the following members:
Nick Langley
Shane Hurst
Charles Hamieh
Daniel Chu
Investing in the Income Strategy
Investors from Australia & New Zealand
ClearBridge RARE Infrastructure Income Fund - Hedged
Suitable for investors in Australia and New Zealand seeking a global infrastructure strategy designed for investors seeking a high level of income alongside capital growth.
More...ClearBridge RARE Infrastructure Income Fund - Unhedged
Suitable for investors in Australia seeking a global infrastructure strategy designed for investors seeking a high level of income alongside capital growth.
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For institutional investors looking for opportunities to invest in global listed infrastructure; please contact us directly.
Investors outside of Australia and New Zealand
Investors in other parts of the world, will be re-directed to Franklin Templeton who may offer this Strategy through various fund structures dependant on your location.
Disclaimer
- Source: Internal calculations for the Infrastructure Income Strategy. All index data sourced from Factset. Results over one year annualised.
- Fund Performance is Gross of fees.
- All values on an AUD basis and net of withholding taxes for benchmarks if applicable. Non AUD values converted into AUD using Factset Forex data.
- Performance inception date for the Infrastructure Income Strategy is 31/10/2010.
Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
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Franklin Templeton Australia Limited (AFSL No. 240827) (“Franklin Templeton”) is a part of Franklin Resources, Inc. and the Responsible Entity for the ClearBridge RARE Infrastructure Value Fund - Hedged, ClearBridge RARE Infrastructure Value Fund - Unhedged, ClearBridge RARE Infrastructure Income Fund - Hedged, ClearBridge RARE Infrastructure Income Fund - Unhedged and ClearBridge RARE Emerging Markets Fund (the “Funds”). Applications to invest can only be made on the application form accompanying the most recent Fund Product Disclosure Statement (“PDS”) which is available on this website. Potential investors should consider the PDS and the Additional Information Booklet (“AIB”) before deciding whether to invest or continue to invest in the Funds. The PDS and AIB can also be obtained by contacting ClearBridge by telephone on (02) 9397 7300, by writing to Level 13, 35 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, by fax on (02) 9397 7399 or by email at [email protected]. Franklin Templeton can be contacted by writing to Franklin Templeton, Level 47, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, by telephone on 1800 679 541 or by fax on (03) 9017 8690. Franklin Templeton does not guarantee any rate of return or the return of capital invested. Investments are subject to risks, including, but not limited to, possible delays in payments and loss of income or capital invested.
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