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Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (VPN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: VPN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
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 9.1% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.18 | 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 REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (VPN) seeks to invest in companies that own or operate data centers and digital infrastructure, including cell towers, fiber optic cables, and related real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other infrastructure companies.
Reputation and Reliability
Global X is a well-regarded ETF provider known for its thematic and innovative investment strategies. They have a strong track record of launching and managing specialized ETFs.
Management Expertise
Global X has a dedicated team of portfolio managers and analysts with experience in thematic investing and the REIT sector.
Investment Objective
Goal
To provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Solactive Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: VPN aims to track a specific index, the Solactive Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure Index, which measures the performance of companies that own or operate data centers and digital infrastructure.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks of REITs and other companies involved in the data center and digital infrastructure sectors.
Market Position
Market Share: VPN holds a significant, but not dominant, market share within the niche data center REIT and digital infrastructure ETF space.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 190100000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- Digital Realty Trust Inc. (DLR)
- American Tower Corp. (AMT)
- Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)
- Equinix Inc. (EQIX)
Competitive Landscape
The data center REIT and digital infrastructure ETF industry is relatively concentrated. VPN faces competition from individual stocks like Digital Realty Trust, American Tower Corp., Crown Castle and Equinix. VPN offers diversification within the sector, but may lack the focused returns of individual high-performing companies. Individual companies provide a more focused strategy.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Review the ETF's official documentation for specific historical performance figures.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance should be compared to the Solactive Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure Index to assess tracking accuracy.
Expense Ratio: 0.5
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF's liquidity is moderate, with a solid average daily trading volume that facilitates entry and exit for most investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
The ETF generally has a narrow bid-ask spread, indicating efficient trading costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
VPN is influenced by factors such as growth in cloud computing, 5G deployment, increasing data consumption, and demand for data center capacity.
Growth Trajectory
The ETF's growth trajectory depends on the continued expansion of the digital economy and the demand for data storage and processing infrastructure. Growth may include adjustments to index tracking and holding allocations.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
VPN's competitive advantage lies in its diversified exposure to the data center REITs and digital infrastructure sector. Its focus on REITs and related infrastructure companies provides a unique investment opportunity. The ETF offers exposure to companies that might be difficult for individual investors to access directly. Global X's thematic expertise also contributes to its competitive edge.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The ETF's volatility is moderate to high, reflecting the growth-oriented nature of the digital infrastructure sector.
Market Risk
The ETF is exposed to market risk, including interest rate risk, REIT-specific risks, technology risks, and regulatory changes affecting the data center and digital infrastructure industries.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is someone seeking exposure to the growing data center and digital infrastructure sector, who understands the associated risks and has a long-term investment horizon.
Market Risk
The ETF is suitable for long-term investors who are seeking growth and are comfortable with moderate to high risk.
Summary
The Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (VPN) offers targeted exposure to the data center and digital infrastructure sector. It's managed by Global X and designed for growth. The ETF is sensitive to market and sector-specific risks. It is ideal for long-term investors seeking exposure to the growing digital economy who are comfortable with potential volatility.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Global X ETFs Website
- Solactive Indexes Website
- ETF.com
- SEC Filings
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be 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 REITs & 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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