Data Center REITs: Own The Real Estate Behind AI

AI-driven demand is transforming data center REITs, with DLR and EQIX well-positioned despite recent volatility and short-term setbacks in 2025. Long-term secular growth remains intact, as AI use cases and power needs are set to expand dramatically through 2030, driving further rent and revenue growth. Recent disruptions, such as DeepSeek's efficient AI model and Microsoft's pullback, have created buying opportunities for active managers with conviction in the sector.