Why Infrastructure Stocks May Provide Opportunities, Even Amid Market Volatility

Outlook for infrastructure stocks. Why infrastructure stocks have avoided broader market volatility.

Seeking Alpha • May 21, 2025

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Global Infrastructure ETFs

Looking for an investment theme that is working this year despite tariff headwinds and recession concerns? Global infrastructure ETFs are at the top of the winners list, with positive returns YTD.

ETF Trends • Apr 24, 2025

3 Global Infrastructure ETFs Set to Ride the Post-Pandemic Buildout

Infrastructure is a crucial foundation for any kind of society attempting to expand beyond a handful of individual, nearby homesteads in order to form a community.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 31, 2025

Breaking Down S&P 500 Returns by Sector Since 2020 Election

The S&P 500 Index has returned nearly 81% since the last presidential election, with a wide disparity between sector performance. The S&P 500's gains since Nov. 3, 2020 reflect an annual return of nearly 16%, an impressive figure.

ETF Trends • Nov 4, 2024

ETF Themes That Dominated in Q1 2023

As the first quarter comes to a close, clearly, there have been some thematic winners in terms of flows and investment performance. Artificial Intelligence AI-themed ETFs remain among the top recipients of investor flows this year.

ETF Trends • Mar 25, 2024

Want Passive Income From Stocks? 3 Once-in-a-Decade Buying Opportunities.

Now is the perfect time to generate passive income from clean energy. Global infrastructure spending is set for long-term growth.

The Motley Fool • Jun 12, 2023

Infrastructure: Diversification Through Alternative Investments

Why the infrastructure sector has shown resiliency even during times of market volatility. The case for alternative investments to help diversify your portfolio.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 9, 2022

Under the Hood of NFRA, FlexShares' Popular Infrastructure ETF

The FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA) has been FlexShares' most popular ETF for the past two months, as measured by monthly net inflows.  The fund accreted $104 million in net inflows last month and saw $100 million in net inflows in June.

ETF Trends • Aug 12, 2022

These 3 FlexShares ETFs Saw Greatest July Flows

After U.S. equities posted their worst first-half performance since 1970, they pulled off a stellar comeback in July. During the month, three funds in FlexShares' lineup of ETFs saw notable inflows as investors looked for income in the current environment and protection against intermediate- and long-term inflation.

ETF Trends • Aug 10, 2022

Complement Your High Yield Portfolio With Real Assets

Real assets, particularly infrastructure, are highly complementary to high-yield fixed income investments.  One pairing that works well together is the FlexShares High Yield Value-Score Bond Index Fund (HYGV) and the FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA).

ETF Trends • Jul 28, 2022