On 1 October 2025, Martin Currie aligned under ClearBridge Investments and the distribution of all Australian Pooled Funds moved to Franklin Templeton
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For investors looking to achieve inflation-linked absolute returns, the infrastructure asset class provides a number of attractive characteristics. Over the past 10 years, infrastructure has emerged as a stand-alone asset class, and many large institutions have made sizeable allocations within their portfolios.
More...With government bond yields near record lows, and in many cases delivering negative real yields, investors have had to look to additional asset classes to meet their income needs.
More...A well-selected portfolio of global infrastructure stocks is becoming an increasingly popular way for investors to gain access to steady, inflation-protected income.
More...The listed infrastructure sector is notable for providing income and lower long-term volatility. However, it’s important to recognize that not every stock in this sector contributes equally to that goal.
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