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The fund is designed to cater to investors interested in contributing to and benefiting from the sectors that are essential to the infrastructure and utility services. By allocating at least 80% of its net assets in securities that are significantly involved in the generation or distribution of electricity, gas, and water, along with providing infrastructure operations or telecommunications services, the fund prioritizes investments in areas critical to maintaining and advancing societal functionalities. Furthermore, the fund’s strategy includes the flexibility to invest up to 40% of its total assets in non-U.S. issuers, which encompasses emerging markets, thereby offering diversification and exposure to international opportunities within these indispensable sectors.
Focused on the generation and distribution of essential services like electricity, gas, and water. This investment area underscores the fund’s commitment to sectors that exemplify stability and ongoing demand, reflecting the perennial need for such basic utilities.
Investments in the provision of infrastructure operations span a wide array of projects, including but not limited to roads, bridges, and water treatment facilities. These projects are vital for economic development and sustainability, making them attractive opportunities for long-term investments.
This area covers investments in companies that provide telecommunications services, an ever-important sector in the age of digitalization and connectivity. The focus is on firms that present strong growth potential in the development, improvement, and expansion of telecommunications infrastructure and services.
By allowing up to 40% of its total assets to be invested in non-U.S. issuers, including emerging markets, the fund seeks to diversify its investment portfolio. This strategic move not only mitigates risk through geographical diversification but also taps into the growth potential of international markets involved in utilities and infrastructure services.