Tangible infrastructure promises stability

As investors continue to be wary of the more exotic strategies, many are looking at infrastructure where real tangible assets and investments could reap high returns. Kris Devasabai examines the interest in this sector as governments around the globe begin to put money into projects aimed at improving services and boosting economic growth.

The wave of planned global government spending on public works like roads and bridges has sparked renewed interest among investors in infrastructure assets.

The global infrastructure complex encompasses a huge assortment of assets across the transport, energy, utilities, telecommunications and other sectors. Infrastructure investments can include everything from roads and bridges through to gas pipelines, water treatment facilities, high-voltage transmission grids and social infrastructure