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Infrastructure Special

Monday, April 21, 2008
The key attraction of infrastructure as an asset class is its sustainable growth profile which is relatively immune to economic cycles..

A SQUARE :: 21Apr08 Infrastructure Special
Category Infrastructure
Faculty Danny Latham
Expertise Infrastructure
Author Sona Blessing
Faculty Name
“The long-life nature of infrastructure assets together with predictable cash flows necessitates long term capital planning. Short term market volatility can distract investors from the long term benefits of infrastructure which include steady capital growth and inflation-protected income. Unlisted infrastructure is a better option for investors that are less concerned with liquidity and who are seeking a good inflation hedge for their long term liabilities”
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