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Listed Real Assets and the AI Boom

In this three-part series, our investment team discuss how the right kind of listed Real Assets can provide steady income while benefitting from the explosive data growth and electricity demand being fuelled by AI.

Date published
20 Jun 2024
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AI stocks promise much change and innovation, but how can income-focussed investors benefit from this boom?

In this three-part series, our investment team discuss how the right kind of listed Real Assets can provide steady income while benefitting from the explosive data growth and electricity demand being fuelled by AI.

Data Centres are the backbone of the AI data explosion  

In first video, Portfolio Manager Ashton Reid discusses how listed Real Assets such as Data Centres can provide steady income while benefitting from AI’s data tailwinds.

AI is driving substantial growth in energy demand, and a synergy between the Data Centres and their power supply is crucial.

In the second video, Portfolio Manager Andrew Chambers highlights the attractive income opportunities in the world of electricity utilities.

Being active and owning the right kind of listed Real Assets matters when it comes to the AI boom.

In the final video, Portfolio Managers Ashton Reid and Andrew Chambers highlight how an active blend of property, infrastructure and utilities can truly benefit from the megatrends of explosive data growth and electricity demand.


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  • Investing in foreign markets introduces a risk where adverse movements in currency exchange rates could result in a decrease in the value of your investment.
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