Money Life with Chuck Jaffe | Infrastructure Investing

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James Abate, CFA®, CPA, Managing Director and Head of Fundamental Strategies, talks infrastructure investing and more on the Money Life with Chuck Jaffe podcast.

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Infrastructure assets are often considered a potential inflation hedge for the following reasons:
– Contractual inflation adjustments: Many infrastructure projects are structured with long-term contracts that include mechanisms to adjust pricing based on inflation, such as index-linked increases to tolls, fees, or utility rates.
– Pricing power and inelastic demand: Infrastructure assets provide essential services (like electricity, water, roads) with inelastic demand, meaning people and businesses need to use them regardless of economic conditions. This allows operators to pass on increased costs due to inflation to customers, thereby maintaining profitability.
– Hard assets: Investing in tangible assets like infrastructure can provide a natural hedge against inflation because the value of hard assets tends to rise with inflation.
– Long-term contracts and stability: Infrastructure investments often involve long-term contracts that provide predictable cash flows, which are often backed by strong credit parties (e.g., governments or regulated entities) or offer long-term leases with inflation-linked adjustments.
The statements and opinions expressed are those of the presenter, James Abate. Any discussion of investments and investment strategies represents Mr. Abate’s views as of July 23, 2025 and are subject to change without notice. Information presented is for general purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.
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