Infrastructure investment – A bridge to good returns

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Abstract: Trillions of dollars will be invested in developing and repairing infrastructure in the next few years, and with good reason. From collapsing bridges to crumbling levees, recent events have highlighted the need for costly structural upgrades. With governments strapped for cash, the door is wide open for private investors to get involved in financing infrastructure construction and repair. In light of the risk and high capital requirements, this article explains why index-based investments, such as exchange traded funds, may be the way to go.