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Though a handful of companies have emerged as frequent topics of conversation in AI, investors would do well to remember that the industry is still very much in a developmental phase. It's possible, and even likely, that the list of leading AI companies in the coming years will differ from today's.
Shares of IREN (NASDAQ:IREN) are down another 9% in early afternoon trading Thursday to $34.67, capping a brutal stretch in which IREN stock has shed 41.3% over the past month.
The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ) is the default way most investors get real estate exposure, and for good reason.
ASML, TSMC, and NVIDIA remain core AI infrastructure. Meta Platforms is rated a buy, leveraging its vast global user base and aggressive AI infrastructure investments to drive future growth. Consider accumulating META, GOOG, and the Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF to capture the next wave of AI-driven growth. Others to consider are Reddit, Palantir & Tesla. For ETFs, consider AIQ, AGIX, CHAT, BOTZ, and ASX:HMND.
Investor interest in the AI space continues to grow, with many focusing on AI infrastructure plays to meet the increasing demand for data centers or on semiconductor stocks building the components necessary for AI platforms to function. One potentially overlooked area that is vital to AI but not directly related to the technology itself is land.
The Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF provides investors with exposure to the AI theme through investments in data center and tower REITs, semiconductor fabs and developers, and an IT infrastructure aggregator. Increased capital budgets among the hyperscalers signal higher spending towards data center leases and compute capacity, supporting durable growth. Short-term volatility may create appealing buying opportunities for investors seeking to build a position in DTCR.
This ETF targets companies advancing data center and digital infrastructure, tracking leaders in global connectivity and cloud adoption.
Caterpillar (CAT) reportedly acquires Monarch Tractor, advancing its automation and electrification strategy in construction and industrial machinery. Maine passes a bill imposing a moratorium on large data centers, reflecting growing scrutiny of AI infrastructure's environmental and grid impact.
SEC filings for DTCR aren't indexed yet — common for recently launched funds. Browse the issuer's filings on SEC EDGAR directly.