Inside the mind of a fund manager Ep 8: The iron backbone of North America: Why rail still wins

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In a market fixated on AI, it’s easy to overlook the infrastructure quietly powering the global economy. In this episode, Mansoor Narker speaks with Andrew Headley, Portfolio Manager of the Nedgroup Investments Global Equity Fund, about why rail networks, and specifically Canadian Pacific Kansas City, offer a compelling long-term opportunity. They explore how scale, network effects and regional trade dynamics create resilient, durable assets that can compound value over time. Listen to the full episode for more investment insights.

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29 Jun English South Africa Investing · Business News

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