Beyond the Hype: Top ETFs to Buy as AI Shifts Into a Long-Term Growth Phase
ZACKS·2026-01-20 14:51

Key Takeaways GS estimates AI capex hits $527B in 2026, signaling a shift from hype to a capital-intensive growth phase. Hyperscalers like AMZN, MSFT and GOOGL are driving Phase 2 via data center builds and power, cooling demand. Rising AI capex and revenue transition are boosting interest in AI ETFs like CHAT, BAI, AIQ and ARTY. Artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally shifted its narrative as an investment tool in recent years. What began as a hot trading trend has matured into a tangible, capital- ...