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Why correlations matter - the role of infrastructure in a portfolio
Maple-Brown Abbott revisits the diversification case for global listed infrastructure, presenting updated beta and correlation data to March 2026 alongside two stress-test case studies (2022 inflation/rates shock and Q1 2026 tech sell-off/Iran conflict). The analysis confirms that global listed infrastructure has maintained a structurally low equity beta (~0.6 - 0.7) and rolling correlation of ~0.7 with global equities, outperforming both equities and bonds during both market dislocations.
11 May 2026
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Debt down $130m, earnings ahead. Why this fundie is still buying this ASX small cap
Maple-Brown Abbott Australian Small Companies co-portfolio manager Phillip Hudak presents a Q&A covering his latest buy (Nufarm), a new AI infrastructure watchlist addition (Maas Group), and a trimmed position (Sims), all within the context of Australian small cap stock selection. Hudak also argues that Australian small caps are set up for a meaningful catch-up trade relative to domestic large caps and major offshore markets.
8 May 2026
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Global infrastructure poised to shine on growth, inflation and value
Portfolio manager Andrew Maple-Brown of Maple-Brown Abbott makes a constructive case for global listed infrastructure, citing supportive macro conditions, accelerating earnings growth driven by decarbonization and digitalization capex, and attractive valuations relative to both equities and private markets. The podcast covers sector and regional positioning, inflation-linkage characteristics, regulatory risk analysis, and key overweights including electric utilities, water utilities, and telecommunication towers.
1 May 2026
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Volatility in Australian small caps
Co-Portfolio Manager Matt Griffin argues that a ~13% drawdown in Australian small caps from January 2025 highs has created the largest valuation discount to large caps in a decade, representing an attractive entry point for long-term investors. The video highlights specific opportunities in lithium, aluminium, and agriculture stocks (Elders, Nufarm) as structural and near-term winners amid geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty.
29 Apr 2026
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Oil - Geopolitical conflict and why small caps is the winner in a recovery
Maple-Brown Abbott analyst William Hanna examines the 2026 oil shock - triggered by geopolitical conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure - and its differentiated, supply-side impact on Australian small cap equities versus prior demand-driven oil cycles. The piece argues that the resulting sell-off has created a compelling buying opportunity, with the Small Ordinaries trading at a 17% discount to the ASX 100 and consensus EPS growth forecast at 26% for FY26.
22 Apr 2026
Global Listed Infrastructure Responsible Investment Report
Maple-Brown Abbott's fifth annual Responsible Investment Report for its Global Listed Infrastructure strategy covers climate scenario analysis, ESG engagement, and proxy voting activity for the year to December 2025. The report details a 41% reduction in Weighted Average Carbon Intensity against a 2020 baseline, engagement with 19 companies on energy transition risks, and active stewardship across executive remuneration and emissions target credibility.
10 Apr 2026