Strong global presence The Toronto-based Brookfield Infrastructure owns and operates utilities, transport, energy, and communications infrastructure companies globally. BIP manages about US$30-billion portfolio with assets spanning five continents. The company manages utilities and power transmission system in North and South America, 37 ports in North America, the UK, Australia and Europe, approximately 3,800 km of toll roads in South America and India, and large rail operations in Australia and South America. The diversified nature of the portfolio – both by geography and asset type – helps mitigate political and economic risks. The other advantage of owning large infrastructure stocks is that these businesses have high barriers to entry that keeps competition limited. Business strategy BIP's strategy is to buy distressed assets, turn them around, and then sell them with hefty margins. These attributes make this stock attractive for both income and growth investors.