Scott O'Ryan

Underperformance relative to equities has got some investors questioning the merits of global listed real estate as a standalone allocation. We highlight the key attributes of the asset class, its evolving composition, and compare fund options for local investors.

Listed infrastructure is classified as a listed alternative (aka real asset) as much of the underlying assets are physical assets, vital to the functioning of the real economy. In this flyer, we highlight how infrastructure offers risk, return and diversification characteristics distinct from other asset classes, and merits consideration for allocation in a diversified portfolio.