IFRA
VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (Hedged) ETF
IFRA
VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (Hedged) ETF
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NAV$21.82
as at 30-Aug-24 -
Total Net Assets$1.04B
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Dividend Frequency4 each year
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Management fee (p.a.)0.20%
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Number of securities133
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Inception Date29-Apr-16
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Overview
Fund Description
Our global infrastructure ETF, IFRA gives investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of infrastructure securities listed on exchanges in developed markets around the world. Our global infrastructure ETF aims to provide investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of the Index.
Key benefits
Global infrastructure exposure
Access to a diversified portfolio that provides targeted exposure to listed global infrastructure companies.
Infrastructure provides investors with stable income
Global infrastructure assets have provided investors with inflation-linked and regulated income.
Diversified across companies and sub-sectors
Company and sector capping provides comprehensive exposure with diversification across companies and sub-sectors.
Australian dollar currency hedged
Index Key points
Underlying Index: FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Hedged into Australian Dollars Index (FDCICAHN).
The Index comprises:
The eligible universe of securities is the FTSE Global Equity Index Series.
FTSE screens the eligible universe to include only companies in subsectors related to core infrastructure businesses according to Industry Benchmark Classification.
Only companies with at least 65% of their revenue attributable to core infrastructure activities are included.
The weight of each company is then capped to limit the exposure to particular infrastructure subsectors as follows:
- 50% Utilities;
- 30% Transportation; and
- 20% Others eg Pipelines
- 22.5% Heavy construction; transportation services; and business support services;
- 7.5% Railroads; travel & tourism.
Hedging:
The Index is notionally hedged into Australian dollars by rolling one-month forward foreign exchange contracts. As a result the Index is not fully hedged and retains some exposure to currency movements.
Index provider:
FTSE International Limited (FTSE), a member of the London Stock Exchange. FTSE is not a related body corporate of VanEck Investments Limited.
Performance
Holdings & allocations
Dividends
Election of Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP)
You can elect DRP by logging into Link’s Investor Centre (https://investorcentre.linkmarketservices.com.au/Login). Once you are logged in, please proceed to the “Payments and Tax” tab and select “Reinvestment Update”.