“Global infrastructure companies have a track record of relatively predictable cash flows and high dividend yields. Cash flows are typically derived from long-lived infrastructure assets, such as toll roads or oil pipelines, and many listed infrastructure companies operate in contracted or regulated revenue models, potentially leading to predictable returns over time. Demand for the services that infrastructure firms provide typically remains steady regardless of the economic climate. Supported by cash flows, global infrastructure securities can provide attractive relative dividend yields,” notes Deutsche AWM.
DBIF is heavily tilted to developed markets with North America and Europe combining for 75.5% of the fund’s weight. The ETF’s top 10 holdings familiar U.S. dividend darlings, such as Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) and Nextera Energy (NYSE: NEE). [Industry Currency Hedged ETFs]
Chart Courtesy: Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management