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Oracle’s AI cloud surge is putting AI ETFs like AIQ and MTAW in focus as OCI growth hits 121% and AI infrastructure contracts top $30 billion.
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The article argues that the Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ) offers a better approach to AI investing than concentrated semiconductor-focused ETFs. With $1 trillion in expected AI spending by 2026, the author recommends broad exposure to the AI theme across multiple segments including software, cloud computing, and hardware rather than betting on individual winners.
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