The AI infrastructure trade is still not over, says this top-performing fund manager. Where he’s investing.
THE SO WHAT
If a top infra ETF manager is still rotating into AI-linked assets, public markets are pricing a longer build-out cycle for power, networking, and data centers. Operators should expect continued capex competition for land, grid access, and specialized equipment — not a near-term cooling.
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