
When looking to invest in data centers and AI, there are a lot of potential routes to go down. These include hyperscaler firms, advanced semiconductor designers, AI app developers, and semiconductor equipment makers.
[content-module:CompanyOverview|NASDAQ:EQIX]However, another potential avenue is data center real estate investment trusts (REITs). These firms provide much of the physical infrastructure needed to house advanced computing resources and further AI. Currently, two REITs dominate this space: Equinix (NASDAQ: EQIX) and Digital Realty Trust (NYSE: DLR).