iShares Global Infrastructure ETF (IGF) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of developed market equities in the infrastructure industry. Issued by BlackRock, Inc. under the iShares brand and managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, the ETF provides investors with exposure to global companies operating in energy infrastructure, including oil, gas and consumable fuels; transportation infrastructure, such as airports, highways, railtracks, marine ports and services; and utilities, encompassing electric, gas and water utilities, as well as oil and gas storage and transportation. The fund employs a cap-weighted approach within sectors, with transportation and utilities each limited to 40% of the portfolio and energy to 20%, rebalanced semi-annually, and maintains approximately 75-79 holdings, featuring top positions like Transurban Group and NextEra Energy.
Launched on December 10, 2007, and domiciled in the United States, IGF trades on the Nasdaq with a net expense ratio of 0.39% and assets under management exceeding $8 billion. It targets institutional and retail investors seeking diversified infrastructure exposure across developed markets in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other regions. The ETF is available for sale in markets including the United States and Mexico.
Recent developments include a semi-annual distribution declared on December 16, 2025, of $0.9955 per share, alongside a dividend yield of approximately 2.98% and 5.49% growth over the past year, with the last ex-dividend date on June 16, 2025. In November 2024, BlackRock acquired nearly 10 million additional shares of IGF at $55.70 each, increasing its holdings and signaling strategic reinforcement in the infrastructure sector amid global developments. The fund has sustained strong performance, with year-to-date total returns of 19.32% and significant inflows, aligning with favorable outlooks for dividend growth and infrastructure investments highlighted in mid-2025 analyses.