ASGI: Global Utilities Are Hot And Getting Hotter With Lower Rates, But Not A Buy (Rating Downgrade)

Damon Judd
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Summary

  • abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund now offers a 12% distribution yield after multiple increases in 2024, reflecting strong income potential.
  • ASGI's price has risen, narrowing its discount to NAV, leading to a Hold rating as current valuations offer little margin of safety.
  • The fund benefits from structural tailwinds in global utilities and infrastructure, supported by Fed easing and long-term trends like energy transition and digital acceleration.
  • While ASGI remains attractive for income, new investors should wait for a better entry point, as short-term risks include market corrections and high return of capital distributions.

It"s about to get even hotter in here

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About ASGI Ticker

SymbolLast Price% Chg
ASGI
20.41-0.39%
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Expense Ratio
1.65%
Div Frequency
Monthly
Div Rate
$2.44
Yield
11.91%
Fund AUM
$660.59M
Volume
97,305
Net Asset Value
$20.89
Discount
-1.91%