Anthony McDonald, investment research analyst at OBSR, looks at the best performing funds in the infrastructure sector.
A country’s infrastructure plays a key role in the day-to-day lives of its citizens. We take the provision of water, electricity, gas, roads and other essential services for granted, but they are the backbone of every economy and their smooth running requires ongoing development, maintenance and management. Governments have historically shouldered these responsibilities, due mainly to the indispensable nature of infrastructure. In developed markets, however, the trend over the past 20 years has been for increased collaboration with the private sector in providing key services, a move tha...
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