Think ahead

It is a natural disaster, a historical record never seen before still ongoing as I’m writing. I’m talking about the largest tropical rainstorm, Harvey, which has hit the continental U.S. and has turned many places of Texans & Louisiana into lakes and rivers. The damage is astonishing, estimated at least over $50 Billion. I feel really sorry for all the people impacted, including some friends of mine living there.

 

While this slow-moving water torture is still ongoing, what will happen after it is gone? You bet, it will be a flourishing rebuilding activities that may last for years! As the famous Chinese word implies, crisis also means opportunity. If you can think ahead, yes, there will be many opportunities arising from this humongous disaster. One way to play with this opportunity is to invest in the infrastructure sector as virtually all the major infrastructure will need to be repaired at least or totally rebuilt in this area. One easy way to do so is via the Guggenheim S&P High Income Infrastructure ETF (GHII). GHII that follows the S&P High Income Infrastructure Index aims to deliver to investors exposure to the 50 highest-yielding global infrastructure stocks. Yes, it is not a US only ETF but about 40% of the stocks are US companies. I’m pretty sure that many, if not all of them will actively participate in this intensive infrastructure rebuilding in Texas and Louisiana in the next few years. Even better, you are paid to participate in the rebuilding effort as GHII is paying over a 4% dividend at the current price. You may consider this is one way to support the recovery effort for  Texas and Louisiana, a win-win situation!