The AI Data Center Boom Is Bigger Than One Stock—These ETFs Spread the Bet

Investors can access the data center theme through ETFs that hold REITs, infrastructure companies, semiconductor names and power-related suppliers. The Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF offers concentrated exposure to data center REITs and related digital infrastructure companies. The VanEck Data Center Supply Chain ETF is a newer fund that broadens the theme beyond real estate into chips, cooling, power and electrical equipment. Five stocks we like better than Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF . 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. This is as true of data center companies as any others within the industry, particularly given potential changes to regulations, shifting public opinion on data centers, and the potential impact of new technology. Investors can approach the data center industry in multiple ways, including individual stocks, real estate investment trusts (REITs) , and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The last of these options may be best for those seeking diversified exposure to the space without making too specific a bet on any particular company. This approach may also suit investors who want to lean into the data center trend without the burden of keeping a close eye on the latest updates and advances. Get SRVR alerts: Sign Up A Combination of REITs and Individual Tech Stocks With DTCR Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF Today DTCR Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF $27.40 -0.14 (-0.51%) As of 07/17/2026 04:00 PM Eastern 52-Week Range $18.13 ▼ $32.79 Dividend Yield 0.88% Assets Under Management $2.10 billion Add to Watchlist One of the most prominent ETFs in the data center space is the Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF NASDAQ: DTCR . DTCR tracks an index of companies operating data centers and other digital infrastructure, including firms in the real estate and information technology sectors alike. More than half of DTCR's assets are dedicated to REITs, with other prominent sections of the portfolio given over to semiconductor stocks and software names. DTCR is primarily a U.S.-focused fund, with about three-quarters of its assets invested in domestic equities. It also holds stocks based in China, Australia, South Korea, and elsewhere, making this a good option for investors seeking domestic grounding with some international exposure as well. Although DTCR holds 28 stocks , a small handful of outsized positions dominate the portfolio. DTCR's performance has excelled this year, with the fund returning over 30% in 2026. This may entice investors otherwise leery of the fund's annual fee of 0.50%, which is quite high compared to most passively managed ETFs. Leaning Toward Real Estate Brings Higher Dividend Yield Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF Today SRVR Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF $30.35 +0.03 (+0.10%) As of 07/17/2026 04:10 PM Eastern 52-Week Range $28.44 ▼ $35.81 Dividend Yield 2.83% Add to Watchlist The Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate SCTR ETF NYSEARCA: SRVR adopts a similar approach to DTCR, following an index composed of companies in the global data and tech infrastructure space, including data center REITs. To be included in the portfolio, firms must generate at least half of their revenues from power generation, digital infrastructure, and connectivity systems. The firms are weighted by a modified market capitalization approach. The result is a portfolio of 75 names , considerably broader than DTCR, but similarly concentrated at the top with a handful of pr...