3 AI Infrastructure Stocks to Buy as the Market Heads Toward $1.4 Trillion by 2030

Core Insights - The AI market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the popularity of generative AI platforms like ChatGPT, leading to increased investments in AI infrastructure by companies [1][2] - Nvidia, Equinix, and Digital Realty are positioned to benefit significantly from this AI boom, with Nvidia being the leading AI chipmaker and the data center REITs providing essential infrastructure [4][11] Nvidia - Nvidia's discrete GPUs are optimized for parallel processing, making them more suitable for AI applications compared to traditional CPUs [5] - The company has shifted its revenue focus from gaming GPUs to high-end data center GPUs, which now constitute the majority of its revenue [5] - Nvidia holds over 90% of the discrete GPU market, benefiting from a first-mover advantage and a proprietary programming platform (CUDA) that locks in customers [8] - Analysts project Nvidia's revenue and earnings per share (EPS) to grow at a CAGR of 47% and 45% respectively from fiscal 2025 to fiscal 2028 [9] Data Center REITs - Equinix and Digital Realty are two of the largest data center REITs, with Equinix operating over 270 data centers and Digital Realty managing more than 300 [11] - Both companies are required to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income as dividends, making them attractive for income-oriented investors [10] - Equinix focuses on smaller units to serve a wider range of industries, while Digital Realty typically leases larger spaces to major enterprises [13] - Both companies provide interconnection services, with Equinix offering denser connections compared to Digital Realty [14] - Despite challenges in 2022 and 2023 due to rising interest rates, both stocks are expected to become compelling investments as interest rates decline and the AI market expands [16] - Equinix is valued at 21 times its projected adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share for 2025, with a forward yield of 2.4%, while Digital Realty trades at the same multiple with a forward yield of 3.1% [17]