The U.S. has about 3,000 data centers, and AI’s value is projected to reach $1.7-$3.5 trillion by the early 2030s. Companies like Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon are ramping up AI infrastructure investments. Expect global AI capex to hit $571 billion in 2026 and $3 trillion by 2030.

Investors can capitalize on the data center boom with Digital Realty Trust (DLR) and Iron Mountain (IRM). DLR saw FFO beat estimates and raised revenue guidance, while IRM expects strong data center revenue growth. The Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF (SRVR) offers exposure to key players in the sector with a 30-day yield of 2.75%.

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