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Beyond NVIDIA: The Next Phase of the AI Investment Boom

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  • (1:00) - Breaking Down Big Tech Earnings and The AI Trade
  • (4:30) - Where Should You Be Looking To Invest Right Now?
  • (8:00) - Defiance AI and Power Infrastructure ETF: AIPO
  • (11:05) - Should You Consider Investing Into Quantum Computing?
  • (13:50) - Defiance Quantum ETF: QTUM
  • (17:00) - Defiance Drone and Modern Warfare ETF: JEDI
  • (19:20) - Episode Roundup: PWR, VRT, GEV, MU, INTC
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In this episode of ETF Spotlight, I speak with Sylvia Jablonski, CEO and CIO of Defiance ETFs, about the broader market, the AI trade, quantum computing, and drones.

The biggest takeaway from the blockbuster results reported by Alphabet (GOOG - Free Report) , Amazon (AMZN - Free Report) , Meta Platforms (META - Free Report) , and Microsoft (MSFT - Free Report) was that the AI trade is not slowing down. The king of the AI trade, NVIDIA (NVDA - Free Report) , reports earnings this week.

The four hyperscalers are now set to spend a combined $725 billion in capex this year, but investors want to know whether these massive outlays will generate tangible returns anytime soon. At the same time, the AI trade has broadened lately, with investors increasingly looking beyond chipmakers to other areas poised to benefit from the revolution.

The Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF (AIPO - Free Report) targets companies deriving at least 50% of their revenue from AI hardware, data centers, power infrastructure, or related sectors. Quanta Services (PWR - Free Report) and GE Vernova (GEV - Free Report) are among the fund’s top holdings.

Quantum stocks have also attracted significant investor interest as markets speculate on the next major technological breakthrough after AI. The technology has the potential to transform the world, and some recent advancements suggest it may be closer to reality than previously expected.

Some of the world’s largest technology companies, along with many startups, are actively developing quantum computers or advancing quantum technologies. The Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM - Free Report) provides exposure to the global quantum computing and machine learning industries.

Conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine have highlighted how modern defense is being reshaped by drones, autonomous systems, and AI-driven capabilities. The Defiance Drone & Modern Warfare ETF (JEDI - Free Report) provides exposure to these areas.

Tune in to the podcast to learn more. Make sure to be on the lookout for the next edition of ETF Spotlight! If you have any comments or questions, please email podcast@zacks.com.

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