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What this alternative asset class adds to a portfolio

In this episode, we focus on infrastructure, an asset class that behaves differently to shares and bonds.

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In this episode, we focus on infrastructure, an asset class that behaves differently to shares and bonds.

Joining Kyle to explain what this investment area can add to a portfolio is Donal Reynolds, manager of abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE:ASGI). He points out that infrastructure offers inflation protection, explains why lower interest rates act as a tailwind, and runs through three long-term trends he’s investing in.

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Kyle Caldwell is funds and investment education editor at interactive investor.

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