Brompton Global Infrastructure ETF

  • Management Style
    Active with Covered Calls
  • Closing Price (Apr 22, 2025)
    $25.66
  • NAV (Apr 22, 2025)
    $25.65
  • Distribution Rate (Apr 22, 2025)
    5.61%
  • ESG Score (*)
    B

Infrastructure Covered Call ETF with Monthly Income

Brompton Global Infrastructure ETF (BGIE) provides stable monthly cash distributions and the opportunity for capital appreciation by investing in a diversified actively managed portfolio consisting of global infrastructure companies. This ETF uses an active covered call writing program to generate additional income and reduce overall portfolio volatility. The Manager integrates environmental, social and corporate governance (“ESG”) factors when selecting securities for the portfolio. 

Infrastructure assets can offer a compelling combination of diversification, downside mitigation, inflation protection, and income. Many Infrastructure companies generate a consistent income stream for investors regardless of the economic environment.  

Investment Highlights:

  • Diversified portfolio of global infrastructure companies 
  • Stable monthly income plus growth potential  
  • Covered call writing to enhance income and lower portfolio volatility 
  • Global trends are driving significant long-term demand for infrastructure

Why Invest in Infrastructure

  • Infrastructure equities can provide better long-term risk-adjusted returns compared to global equities and individual sectors¹
  • Infrastructure companies tend to have stable cash flows and consistent, attractive dividends 
  • Secular trends are creating growth opportunities for infrastructure: energy transition, digitalization (AI, 5G, cloud computing), and government investment

FUND FACTS

  • Ticker
    BGIE
  • CUSIP
    11223H100
  • Outstanding (Apr 22, 2025)
    955,000
  • Inception Date (CAD Hedged)
    April 30, 2020
  • Management Fee
    0.75%
  • Manager/Portfolio Manager
    Brompton Funds Limited
  • Auditor
    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
  • Currency
    Hedged to CAD
  • Custodian
    CIBC Mellon Trust Company
  • Transfer Agent
    TSX Trust Company
  • Eligibility
    All registered and non-registered accounts
  • Risk Rating
    Medium

This webpage is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy the securities referred to herein. The opinions contained in this report are solely those of Brompton Funds Limited (“BFL”) and are subject to change without notice. BFL makes every effort to ensure that the information has been derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, BFL assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages, whether direct or indirect which arise from the use of this information. BFL is under no obligation to update the information contained herein. The information should not be regarded as a substitute for the exercise of your own judgment. Please read the prospectus before investing.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with exchange-traded fund investments. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any securityholder that would have reduced returns. Please read the prospectus before investing. Exchange-traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

Information contained on this webpage was published at a specific point in time. Upon publication, it is believed to be accurate and reliable, however, we cannot guarantee that it is complete or current at all times. Certain statements contained on this webpage constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to matters disclosed on this webpage and to other matters identified in public filings relating to the ETF, to the future outlook of the ETF and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the future financial performance of the ETF. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and we assume no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

Managed by Brompton Funds Limited

Founded in 2000, Brompton is an experienced investment fund manager with income and growth focused investment solutions including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), split share funds, and other TSX traded investment funds. Our funds are designed to address investors’ cash flow requirements and to provide them with value-added diversification strategies. Since inception, Brompton has paid out over $3.8 billion in distributions. For the level of service provided, our funds are known for their low management fees and costs.

Laura Lau

BASc (Hons), CFA, DMS
Chief Investment Officer

Laura Lau has 25 years investment experience and is the Chief Investment Officer with Brompton Funds. Ms. Lau leads Brompton’s portfolio management team that oversees assets of over $3 billion primarily in global and Canadian covered call mandates designed to generate income and lower volatility of returns.

Utsav Srivastava

MBA, CFA
Investment Analyst

Utsav Srivastava joined Brompton Funds in 2023 as an Investment Analyst. He currently specializes in equity selection with a focus on the global industrial, utilities, and real estate sectors. Mr. Srivastava has prior investment experience in equities and fixed income.

Brompton Global Infrastructure ETF

Summary of Investment Portfolio as at March 31, 2025

Total Net Asset Value$25,423,000

Top 25 Holdings

% of Portfolio% of Net Asset Value
Targa Resources Corp.5.5%
T-Mobile US Inc.4.7%
Welltower Inc.4.4%
Williams Companies Inc.4.3%
Waste Connections Inc.4.2%
Hitachi Ltd.4.0%
General Electric Co.4.0%
Enbridge Inc.3.9%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.3.8%
Ferrovial SE3.6%
Trane Technologies PLC3.5%
Parker-Hannifin Corp.3.4%
Iberdrola S.A.3.3%
Quanta Services Inc.3.3%
Southern Co.3.1%
Constellation Energy Corp.3.1%
Keyera Corp.3.1%
Oracle Corp.3.0%
Meta Platforms Inc.3.0%
Siemens AG3.0%
Compagnie de Saint Gobain S.A.3.0%
Prysmian SpA2.8%
Atkinsrealis Group Inc.2.8%
Cameco Corp.2.6%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.2.5%
Total87.9%
Performance NAV History

Growth of $10,000(1)

Annual Compound Returns(2)

YTD 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year 10-Year Since Inception(3) Since Inception(4) Since Inception(2)
Brompton Global Infrastructure ETF 1.0% 14.9% 6.3% 11.2%

Year-by-Year Returns

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 (4)
Brompton Global Infrastructure ETF 24.1% 5.8% (6.9%) 22.9% 11.3%

Returns for Brompton Global Infrastructure ETF are unaudited.

This webpage is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy the securities referred to herein. The opinions contained in this report are solely those of Brompton Funds Limited (“BFL”) and are subject to change without notice. BFL makes every effort to ensure that the information has been derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, BFL assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages, whether direct or indirect which arise from the use of this information. BFL is under no obligation to update the information contained herein. The information should not be regarded as a substitute for the exercise of your own judgment. Please read the prospectus before investing.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with exchange-traded fund investments. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any securityholder that would have reduced returns. Please read the prospectus before investing. Exchange-traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

Information contained on this webpage was published at a specific point in time. Upon publication, it is believed to be accurate and reliable, however, we cannot guarantee that it is complete or current at all times. Certain statements contained on this webpage constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to matters disclosed on this webpage and to other matters identified in public filings relating to the ETF, to the future outlook of the ETF and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the future financial performance of the ETF. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and we assume no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

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Distributions

The actual breakdown of distributions for tax purposes will be provided to unitholders annually in March. This information will also be posted on the website as soon as it is available.

This information is of a general nature only and does not constitute legal or tax advice to any particular investor. Accordingly, prospective investors are advised to consult their own tax advisors with respect to their individual circumstances.

Tax Allocation

The following information is applicable to holders who, for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada), are resident in Canada and hold trust units as capital property. If this is not the case, a tax advisor should be consulted.

Holders of trust units outside of a RRSP, DPSP, RRIF, RESP or TFSA should expect to receive a T3 slip from their investment dealer. T3 supplementary slips will indicate Investment Income in Box 26, Foreign Non-Business Income in Box 25, Capital Gains in Box 21 and Dividend Income in Box 23 and Box 49. Dividend income is subject to the standard gross up and federal dividend tax credit rules.

The return of capital component is a non-taxable amount that serves to reduce the adjusted cost base of the Fund units and is reported in Box 42.

Select a year
Record Date Payment Date Capital Gains Eligible Dividend Foreign Non- Business Income Foreign Non- Business Income Tax Paid Other Income Return of Capital Total Distribution
Jun 30, 2025 Jul 15, 2025 * * * * * * 0.12000
May 30, 2025 Jun 13, 2025 * * * * * * 0.12000
Apr 30, 2025 May 14, 2025 * * * * * * 0.12000
Mar 31, 2025 Apr 14, 2025 * * * * * * 0.12000
Feb 28, 2025 Mar 14, 2025 * * * * * * 0.12000
Jan 31, 2025 Feb 14, 2025 * * * * * * 0.12000
Dec 31, 2024 Jan 15, 2025 0.00000 0.01435 0.01266 (0.00506) 0.00000 0.09805 0.12000
Nov 29, 2024 Dec 13, 2024 0.00000 0.01435 0.01266 (0.00506) 0.00000 0.09805 0.12000
Oct 31, 2024 Nov 14, 2024 0.00000 0.01435 0.01266 (0.00506) 0.00000 0.09805 0.12000
Sep 30, 2024 Oct 15, 2024 0.00000 0.01435 0.01266 (0.00506) 0.00000 0.09805 0.12000
Aug 30, 2024 Sep 16, 2024 0.00000 0.01435 0.01266 (0.00506) 0.00000 0.09805 0.12000
Jul 31, 2024 Aug 15, 2024 0.00000 0.01435 0.01266 (0.00506) 0.00000 0.09805 0.12000
Total 0.00000 0.08610 0.07596 (0.03036) 0.00000 0.58830 1.44000
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