iShares US Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF

IDGT

Market cap $127M

IDGT provides diversified exposure to communications equipment, telecom tower REITs, data centers, and semiconductors tied to AI, 5G, and cloud growth. Data centers and semiconductors drive higher growth, while REITs and equipment add stability and yield. The fund has a competitive expense ratio but weaker liquidity than peer DTCR, creating potential bid-ask spread risks.

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iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF (IDGT) focuses on communication equipment, tower REITs, and data center REITs, with a concentrated portfolio. IDGT has excellent cash flow characteristics but shows lower historical returns and higher volatility compared to broad market and sector benchmarks. IDGT outperforms other digital infrastructure ETFs due to higher technology sector exposure.

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