How to buy Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust shares

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust shares have increased 2.59% from yesterday's closing price (200p). Learn how to easily invest in Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust shares.

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust plc (EGL) is a publicly traded asset management business based in the UK. It opened the day at 173.555p after a previous close of 173.5p. During the day the price has varied from a low of 173p to a high of 178.45p. The latest price was 178p (25 minute delay). Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). All prices are listed in pence sterling.

How to buy shares in Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust

  1. Choose a platform. If you're a beginner, our share-dealing table below can help you choose.
  2. Open your account. You'll need your ID, bank details and national insurance number.
  3. Confirm your payment details. You'll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
  4. Search the platform for stock code: EGL in this case.
  5. Research Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust shares. The platform should provide the latest information available.
  6. Buy your Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust shares. It's that simple.
The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You'll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.
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Is it a good time to buy Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust stock?

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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

Is Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust under- or over-valued?

Valuing a stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge value. Check out the Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 11x. In other words, Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust shares trade at around 11x recent earnings.

That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the FTSE 250 at the end of September 2019 (19.71). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.

What's Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's ESG track record?

Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust.

Overall Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust ESG score

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's total ESG risk: 28.8

Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's overall score of 28.8 (as at 01/01/2019) is excellent – landing it in it in the 4th percentile of companies rated in the same sector.

ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's environmental score: 12.19/100

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's environmental score of 12.19 puts it squarely in the 4th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's social score: 9.36/100

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's social score of 9.36 puts it squarely in the 4th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's governance score: 7.54/100

Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust's governance score puts it squarely in the 4th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that Ecofin Global Utilities and Infrastructure Trust is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.

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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

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