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Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF (DTCR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/24/2025: DTCR (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 22.51% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/24/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.2 | 52 Weeks Range 14.03 - 19.39 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 14.03 - 19.39 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF (VPN) seeks to invest in companies that operate data centers, manufacture related hardware, or provide digital infrastructure services. It aims to capture the growth potential of cloud computing, e-commerce, and other data-intensive industries through a targeted sector exposure.
Reputation and Reliability
Global X ETFs is known for offering thematic ETFs with specific sector focuses. They have a solid track record in the ETF market.
Management Expertise
Global X ETFs has a dedicated management team with experience in developing and managing thematic investment products.
Investment Objective
Goal
The ETF aims to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Alerian Disruptive Data Infrastructure Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF aims to track the Alerian Disruptive Data Infrastructure Index, which focuses on companies involved in the data center and digital infrastructure sectors.
Composition The ETF holds stocks of companies involved in data centers, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and related infrastructure services.
Market Position
Market Share: VPN's market share reflects its position within the data center and digital infrastructure ETF category.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 205900000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- FIRST TRUST CLOUD COMPUTING ETF (SKYY)
- ISHARES EXPONENTIAL TECH ETF (XT)
- WISDOMTREE CLOUD COMPUTING FUND (WCLD)
Competitive Landscape
The ETF industry is highly competitive. VPN has the advantage of pure-play focus on data centers and digital infrastructure compared to broader tech ETFs. Competitors like SKYY have a broader focus, capturing wider market share but possibly diluting exposure to the data center segment.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Past performance is not indicative of future results, however, examine returns over 1yr, 3yr, and 5yr periods.
Benchmark Comparison: Compare VPNu2019s returns to the Alerian Disruptive Data Infrastructure Index to assess tracking efficiency.
Expense Ratio: 0.5
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
VPN exhibits moderate liquidity, facilitating relatively easy trading for most investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is generally tight, indicating reasonable transaction costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic indicators like interest rates and inflation, as well as growth in cloud computing, AI, and 5G, all impact VPN's performance.
Growth Trajectory
VPN's growth is tied to increased data consumption, infrastructure upgrades, and expansion of digital services. Changes to strategy and holdings would reflect shifts in these trends.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
VPN's focused approach on data centers and digital infrastructure gives it a competitive edge over broader tech ETFs. This targeted exposure allows investors to capitalize specifically on the growth of data-intensive industries. The fund benefits from Global X's thematic ETF expertise, and the strong demand for data center capacity. It provides a pure play access to the digital transformation and infrastructure build-out compared to competitors.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
VPN's historical volatility is moderate and is influenced by the volatility of the tech sector.
Market Risk
Market risk includes sector-specific downturns, technological obsolescence, and regulatory changes affecting data centers and digital infrastructure companies.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is seeking targeted exposure to the data center and digital infrastructure sector for long-term growth potential.
Market Risk
VPN is suitable for long-term investors looking to capitalize on the growth of digital transformation and data consumption.
Summary
The Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF offers targeted exposure to a high-growth sector. It tracks the Alerian Disruptive Data Infrastructure Index, providing access to companies involved in data centers, cloud computing, and related services. The ETF has a moderate expense ratio and exhibits reasonable liquidity. Potential investors should consider market and sector-specific risks. VPN is a suitable investment for long-term investors bullish on the continued expansion of digital infrastructure.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Global X ETFs Website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be made based on individual circumstances and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF
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The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets, plus borrowings for investments purposes, in the securities of the Solactive Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure Index and in ADRs and GDRs based on the securities in the index. The index is designed to provide exposure to companies that have business operations in the fields of data centers, cellular towers, and/or digital infrastructure hardware. The fund is non-diversified.
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