iShares Global Infrastructure Index ETF (IGF)

The iShares Global Infrastructure Index ETF (IGF) started trading in December 2007. As its name suggests, it tracks the S&P Global Infrastructure Index, minus expenses and fees. The ETF's approach to tracking the index is full replication. That is, IGF attempts to own every stock in the index whenever possible.

The S&P Global Infrastructure Index tracks the performance of the world's leading publicly listed infrastructure companies. The index includes companies from both developed and emerging economies. It has 75 components.

As of August 2008, the ETF had the following sector breakdown:

Energy 23.35%
Industrials 35.3%
Utilities 40.9%

The ETF is passively managed, with an expense ratio of 0.48%. The fund's most recent turnover rate was 1%.

Although this is subject to change, the ETF pays a quarterly dividend in March, June, September and December. The distribution amount varies from quarter to quarter.

As of August 2008, the iShares Global Infrastructure Index ETF held 75 stocks. International holdings comprise almost 3/4 of the portfolio.

The ETF's holdings are listed below.