Matt Bushby
Global investment manager ClearBridge Investments* (“ClearBridge”) has announced three actively managed Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), expanding investor access to its global infrastructure investment strategies. The new offerings are:
- ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Value Fund (Hedged) Active ETF (ASX: CIVH)
- ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Value Fund Active ETF (ASX: CUIV)
- ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Income Fund (Hedged) Active ETF (ASX: CIIH)
These ETFs are designed to deliver exposure to global infrastructure assets, with the aim of delivering stable income, inflation protection, and diversification which is particularly beneficial in a volatile market environment.
“With increasing market uncertainty, investors are seeking resilient income sources and differentiated equity exposures. Listed infrastructure stands out for its defensive characteristics, stable cash flows and long-term capital growth potential, particularly when compared with broader equities and fixed income,” ClearBridge Head of APAC Business Development, Matt Bushby, said.
The ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Value Fund Active ETFs typically invest in 30 to 60 listed securities across key global infrastructure sectors such as utilities, renewables, toll roads, airports and communications. The hedged (CIVH) and unhedged (CUIV) versions offer investors flexibility depending on currency preferences.
“Nearly half of the portfolio is in regulated utilities, a sector not typically impacted by international trade,” said Bushby. “Regulation and cost pass-through mechanisms may shelter these companies from global trade and tariff headwinds more effectively than other sectors.”
The ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Income Fund (Hedged) Active ETF (CIIH) focuses on income-oriented infrastructure investments, aiming to deliver consistent and reliable income.
“Infrastructure is a long-term investment in essential services, and its ability to provide consistent income can be particularly valuable during periods of market volatility,” Bushby added.
ClearBridge has a long-standing track record in active infrastructure investing, led by a dedicated team of specialists with a research-driven and disciplined investment approach. ClearBridge is part of the Franklin Templeton group of companies and this ETF launch follows the recent introduction of the Martin Currie Real Income Fund – Active ETF (ASX: R3AL) in Australia.
“ETFs continue to play a growing role in asset allocation and portfolio construction” said Bushby. “We remain committed to meeting the evolving needs of investors by providing simple, transparent and flexible access to the ClearBridge managed funds.”
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