FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA)
| Assets | $2.46B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.47% |
| PE Ratio | 24.90 |
| Shares Out | 46.80M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.15 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Payout Ratio | 55.50% |
| 1-Year Return | -5.73% |
| Volume | 15,034 |
| Open | 52.81 |
| Previous Close | 53.00 |
| Day's Range | 52.68 - 52.90 |
| 52-Week Low | 43.81 |
| 52-Week High | 58.48 |
| Beta | 0.74 |
| Holdings | 211 |
| Inception Date | Oct 8, 2013 |
About NFRA
The FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure index, a market-cap-weighted index of global infrastructure companies from developed and emerging markets. NFRA was launched on Oct 8, 2013 and is managed by FlexShares.
Top 10 Holdings
29.48% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian National Railway Co | CNR.TO | 4.10% |
| Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd | CP.TO | 4.00% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | VZ | 3.05% |
| Comcast Corporation | CMCSA | 2.99% |
| Enbridge Inc | ENB.TO | 2.72% |
| Deutsche Telekom AG | DTE.DE | 2.63% |
| NextEra Energy, Inc. | NEE | 2.63% |
| AT&T Inc. | T | 2.53% |
| Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp | 9432.T | 2.50% |
| Deutsche Post AG | DPW.DE | 2.32% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.23348 | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | $0.28829 | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Jun 17, 2022 | $0.46176 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | $0.16795 | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.05569 | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $0.52046 | Dec 23, 2021 |
News
Under the Hood of NFRA, FlexShares' Popular Infrastructure ETF
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Investors Are Buying This ETF to Protect Against Long-Term Inflation
The FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA) saw greater inflows in June than any other fund in FlexShares' ETF lineup as investors look for income and portfolio diversification....
Investors Allocated to These 4 FlexShares ETFs in June
The top four ETFs in FlexShares' line-up that took in the most new assets in June are funds that offer potential upside in an inflationary environment, including real assets and income-generating fund...
As Equity Correlations Surge Upwards, Diversify With Real Assets
U.S. equity correlations are at an extreme compared to historical norms, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. As the U.S. equity benchmark completed its worst first half since 1970 with an 8% monthly d...
NFRA Takes in Nearly $100 Million in Last 4 Weeks
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Add Infrastructure to Your Portfolio With This ETF
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The Case for Diversified Exposure to Energy Markets
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4 ETFs to Outrun Inflation as Real Asset Demand Reaches Fever Pitch
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Expect Infrastructure Investments to Reach Record High in 2022
In 2022, global assets under management for infrastructure investments will reach a record high of $950 billion, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group and EDHECinfra, “Infrastructure Strate...
How to Inflation-Proof Your Portfolio
Investors can incorporate exposure to certain asset classes to help mitigate the corrosive effects of inflation on a traditional portfolio. Inflation in the U.S. has continued to increase.
3 FlexShares ETFs to Counter Inflation and Volatility
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ETF Flows Show That Demand for Infrastructure Rose in 2021
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Infrastructure Stocks Pop as Biden Signs the Spending Bill. Investors Should Focus on the Long Play.
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Infrastructure-Stock Plays Are Here for the Long Term
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Infrastructure Euphoria Can Provide Global Opportunities
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An ETF to Watch After House Passes Infrastructure Bill
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Get a Diversified Approach to Infrastructure With NFRA
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Accessing Infrastructure Is Easier Than Ever With NFRA
Getting infrastructure exposure used to be relegated to institutional investors, but now all investors can access the sector with funds like the FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund...
Interested in Infrastructure? Consider the NFRA ETF
The recent passage of the U.S. infrastructure plan through the Senate is giving infrastructure funds a lot to cheer about—including the FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NFRA). ...
Think Infrastructure Investing is Hard to Access? Not With “NFRA”
The creation of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has given investors access to an infrastructure industry that was once more difficult to access with funds like the FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastru...
Get Exposure to the Future of Infrastructure With “NFRA”
Getting infrastructure exposures is more than just taking advantage of a hot trend, especially with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) such as the FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NF...