The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)iShares Global Infrastructure E.T.F.IGFPAST TOP PICKSep 15, 2026
(A Top Pick Jul 28/26, Down 4.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly
Our PAST TOP PICK with IGF has triggered its stop at $64. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. When combined with previous guidance, this will result in a net investment loss of 5%.
We reiterate IGF, holding 110 utility, pipeline, road and airport management companies worldwide as a TOP PICK. Infrastructure is less flashy than AI memory chips, say analysts, but it benefits from a multi-decade spending cycle driven by grid modernization, reshoring, and energy transition — trends that don't disappear when sentiment shifts. We also like that dividend growth has averaged 14% annually over the past five years. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $60) to $64, looking to achieve $79 -- upside potential of 18%. Yield 2.8%
Inflation, global energy infrastructure and even AI data center interest make IGF a TOP PICK candidate. It holds 110 electric, natural gas, pipeline, road and airport management companies worldwide. It offers a good yield that has seen the dividend grow by 15% annually over the past five years. We recommend setting a stop-loss at $60, looking to achieve $80 — upside potential of 18%. Yield 2.9%
2 types of infrastructure spending. 1) Asset infrastructure (inflation protection type), which includes ports, transportation and utilities. (Long term assets) and 2) Engineering/construction infrastructure where spending is expected in the next couple of years. (Growth) (This one is assets.)
Our PAST TOP PICK with IGF has triggered its stop at $64. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. When combined with previous guidance, this will result in a net investment loss of 5%.