Developed Markets Infrastructure Income Model
The ClearBridge Developed Markets Infrastructure Income Model is designed to provide investors with attractive and stable returns through an actively managed portfolio of developed markets listed infrastructure companies. The Model holds a diverse range of infrastructure securities across a number of subsectors such as gas, electricity and water utilities, toll-roads, airports, rail and communication infrastructure and across geographic regions in developed markets.
Key Portfolio Information
As at 31 May 2024 (returns in AUD Hedged after fees)
| Performance | 1 Month | 3 Months | 1 Year | 3 Years | 5 Years | Inception4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClearBridge Developed Markets Infrastructure Income Model123 | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 10.0% | - | 10.7% |
| OECD G7 Inflation Index +5.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 8.6% | 10.9% | - | 10.9% |
| Excess Returns | 3.7% | 3.6% | -3.2% | -0.9% | - | -0.2% |
| MSCI AC World (Net) (AUD) Index | 1.6% | 1.6% | 20.2% | 10.6% | - | 11.5% |
| FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index - Net Return | 3.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% | 7.6% | - | 8.0% |
As at 31 May 2024
- Regulated & Contracted Utilities
- User Pays Infrastructure
- Cash
- Other
As at 31 May 2024
| Top 10 Positions | Region | Sector | Weight % | Forward Dividend % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy | USA & Canada | Electric | 5.9% | 4.1% |
| NextEra | USA & Canada | Electric | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Crown Castle | USA & Canada | Communications | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| Union Pacific | USA & Canada | Rail | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Dominion Energy | USA & Canada | Electric | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Enel SpA | Western Europe | Electric | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| Pembina Pipeline | USA & Canada | Energy Infrastructure | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| National Grid | Western Europe | Electric | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| American Tower | USA & Canada | Communications | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Eversource Energy | USA & Canada | Electric | 3.8% | 5.1% |
| Model Details | May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Number of Securities | 34 |
| Portfolio Weighted Average | May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Avg Market Capitalisation | 68.8bn (AUD) |
| Div Yield (Forward) Gross | 4.7% |
| 5 Yr DPS Growth (p.a.) | 4.6% |
| Avg Stock Gearing (Net Debt/EV) | 41.3% |
| Interest Cover (Historic) | 3.9x |
| EV/EBITDA (Forward) | 11.5x |
Product Commentary
Developed Markets Income Strategy May Commentary
Infrastructure outperformed global equities in May, with both markets helped by strength in the utilities sector.
More...Investment Committee
The ClearBridge Developed Markets Infrastructure Income Model is managed by an experienced investment committee comprising of the following members:
Nick Langley
Shane Hurst
Charles Hamieh
Daniel Chu, CFA
Important Information for Investors
ClearBridge Investments Limited (ABN 84 119 339 052, AFSL No. 307727) is the Model Manager for the ClearBridge Developed Markets Infrastructure Income Model Portfolio (the “Model Portfolio”). Investors will not be able to invest in the Model Portfolio directly but may only obtain access via a platform, IDPS, IDPS-like or other managed account provider. Investors should seek further independent professional advice.
Product Downloads
- 2024 May ClearBridge Developed Markets Infrastructure Income Model Fact Sheet
- 2024 April ClearBridge Developed Markets Infrastructure Income Model Fact Sheet
- 2024 March ClearBridge Developed Markets Infrastructure Income Model Fact Sheet
Disclaimer
1. Source: Internal calculations for the ClearBridge Developed Markets Infrastructure Income Model. All data sourced from Factset. Results over one year annualised.
2. Portfolio performance is gross of fees.
3. All values in AUD and net of withholding taxes for benchmarks if applicable. Non-AUD values converted into AUD using Factset Forex data.
4. Performance inception date for ClearBridge Developed Markets Infrastructure Income Model is 31/03/2021.
ClearBridge Investments Limited (ABN 84 119 339 052, AFSL No. 307727) (“ClearBridge”) is the Model Manager for the ClearBridge Developed Markets Infrastructure Income Model Portfolio (the “Model Portfolio”). Investors will not be able to invest in the Model Portfolio directly but may only obtain access via a platform, IDPS, IDPS-like or other managed account provider (“Operator”). Any performance reported on this website page is the performance of the Model Portfolio and not the performance of any investment option within a scheme. The Operator has full discretion in regard to security selection and composition across the portfolio and is responsible at all times for the implementation and ongoing management of any actual investment option based on the Model Portfolio. Each Operator will charge its own fees and costs which will affect the performance of the actual portfolio. This means that the Model Portfolio set out on the website may vary from the actual portfolio held by an Operator. ClearBridge does not have any responsibility to investigate, oversee, review or monitor an Operator’s implementation and ongoing management of the Model Portfolio.
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