Artificial Intelligence: Five Trends to Watch in 2025
Rapid proliferation of AI is creating novel monetization opportunities, while fostering demand for AI infra, with investments in specialized software & devices.
Tejas Dessai
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Internet of Things ETF
DTCR seeks to invest in companies that own, operate, or develop data centers and cellular towers, as well as those that manufacture the servers and hardware powering these facilities, offering targeted exposure to the digital infrastructure underpinning the AI economy.
CLOU seeks to invest in companies positioned to benefit from the increased adoption of cloud computing technology, including those primarily offering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), and cloud and edge computing infrastructure.
AIQ seeks to invest in companies that stand to benefit from the further development and use of artificial intelligence in their products and services, as well as those providing the hardware that facilitates AI for big data analysis, spanning the AI ecosystem from developers to enablers.
SNSR can complement core technology allocations by providing exposure to the connective layers between the physical and digital worlds — IoT companies that enable computing at the edge through processing and sensing capabilities.
As edge AI drives upgrade cycles across smartphones, wearables, industrial sensors, and connected vehicles, SNSR offers a way to access AI opportunities beyond cloud hyperscalers and traditional semiconductor players, positioning a portfolio for the broadening of AI into everyday devices across multiple industries.
In a connected world, the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is poised to grow. Global IoT devices likely to top 23.9B in 2026 and grow to about 55B by 2035.1
The realm of internet-enabled devices continues to expand to new categories, allowing manufacturers to monitor and service products via software upgrades.
The IoT spans multiple segments, and its most innovative companies include both household names and newcomers. SNSR invests accordingly, without regard for sector or geography.
1IoT Analytics. (2025, October 28). State of IoT 2025: Number of connected IoT devices growing 14% to 21.1 billion globally.
Artificial Intelligence: Five Trends to Watch in 2025
Rapid proliferation of AI is creating novel monetization opportunities, while fostering demand for AI infra, with investments in specialized software & devices.
Tejas Dessai
Internet of Things and Devices Poised for Edge AI-Driven Upgrades
The financial statements include the Fund's disclosures required by Items 7 through 11 of Form N-CSR, which includes the financial statements, financial highlights, and other important information when applicable.
The financial statements include the Fund's disclosures required by Items 7 through 11 of Form N-CSR, which includes the financial statements, financial highlights, and other important information when applicable.
In 2023, the generative AI buildout largely benefited compute hardware and cloud infrastructure providers. In 2024, AI is gaining prominence at the edge.
Ido Caspi
As of Oct 23, 2026
Net Assets (%) | Ticker | Name | SEDOL | Market Price ($) | Shares Held | Market Value ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.78% | STMPA FP | STMICROELECTRONICS NV | 5962332 | $44.22 | 300,297 | $13,278,084 |
| 6.19% | GRMN | GARMIN LTD | B3Z5T14 | $293.74 | 41,310 | $12,134,399 |
| 6.15% | 2395 TT |
Holdings are subject to change. "Cash" denotes U.S. dollars.
Overall rating out of 244 Technology funds, based on risk-adjusted returns as of Sep 30, 2026.
Oct 23, 2026
30-Day SEC Yield
0.27%
Distribution Frequency
Semi-Annually
Record Date | Payable Date | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2026 | Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | - |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $0.08 |
Metric | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fund NAV | +26.00% | +17.46% | +6.88% | +12.99% | +13.29% |
Market Price | +25.88% | +17.54% | +6.81% | +12.89% | +13.27% |
Index | +26.58% | +18.16% | +7.38% | +13.44% | +13.74% |
As of Oct 23, 2026
As of Oct 23, 2026
As of Oct 23, 2026
What is Premium/Discount Chart?
How can the Fund trade at a premium/discount to its NAV?
What causes these time discrepancies?
As of Oct 23, 2026
As of Sep 30, 2026
| Sector | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
Information Technology | 71.20% |
Industrials | 13.28% |
Consumer Discretionary | 8.41% |
Health Care | 6.16% |
Communication Services | 0.80% |
Materials | 0.15% |
| Sector | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
Information Technology | 71.20% |
Industrials | 13.28% |
Consumer Discretionary | 8.41% |
Health Care | 6.16% |
Communication Services | 0.80% |
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC
All Sector, Industry, Commodity and Geographic breakdowns, where provided, are based on equity positions held by the ETF and exclude cash, currencies, and other holdings.
As of Sep 30, 2026
The Global X Internet of Things ETF (SNSR) seeks to invest in companies that stand to potentially benefit from the broader adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), as enabled by technologies such as WiFi, 5G telecommunications infrastructure, and fiber optics. This includes the development and manufacturing of semiconductors and sensors, integrated products and solutions, and applications serving smart grids, smart homes, connected cars, and the industrial internet.
The Global X Internet of Things ETF (SNSR) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Indxx Global Internet of Things Thematic Index. The Index is designed to track the performance of companies positioned to benefit from the broader adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), as enabled by technologies such as WiFi, 5G telecommunications infrastructure, and fiber optics.
The Index considers companies across four interconnected sub-themes: semiconductors and sensors; networking infrastructure and software; equipment, vehicle and infrastructure/building technology; and consumer loT technology. Only companies deriving more than 50% of their revenue from these industries and segments (or have stated their primary business to be in products and services focused on the above industries/segments) are eligible for inclusion, alongside diversified companies that are critical to the IoT ecosystem due to their scale, have distinct IoT business units, and have core competencies expected to benefit from increased IoT adoption. The Index includes IoT companies globally.
Highlights
As of Oct 23, 2026
As of Oct 23, 2026
| ADVANTECH CO LTD |
| 6202673 |
| $20.54 |
| 587,083 |
| $12,060,637 |
| 5.58% | DXCM | DEXCOM INC | B0796X4 | $77.94 | 140,367 | $10,940,204 |
| 5.57% | IOT | SAMSARA INC-CL A | BPK3058 | $44.92 | 242,894 | $10,910,798 |
| 4.61% | SWKS | SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC | 2961053 | $83.43 | 108,219 | $9,028,711 |
| 4.56% | LSCC | LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR CORP | 2506658 | $96.19 | 92,972 | $8,942,977 |
| 3.73% | 2454 TT | MEDIATEK INC | 6372480 | $122.95 | 59,489 | $7,314,371 |
| 3.20% | RMBS | RAMBUS INC | 2721967 | $85.65 | 73,264 | $6,275,062 |
| 2.52% | SLAB | SILICON LABORATORIES INC | 2568131 | $221.27 | 22,351 | $4,945,606 |
The Premium/Discount chart demonstrates the difference between the daily market price of shares of the Fund and the Fund's net asset value (NAV). The vertical axis of the chart shows the premium or discount of the daily market price as a percentage of the NAV. The horizontal axis shows each trading day in the time period, and each data point in the chart represents the Premium/Discount on that day. The data presented in the chart and table above represent past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.
The primary explanation is that timing discrepancies can arise between the NAV and the trading price of the Fund. Since shares of the Fund trade on the open market, prices are affected by the constant flow of information received by investors, corporations and financial institutions. Depending on how this changing information affects investor sentiment, shares of the Fund may deviate slightly from the value of the Fund's underlying assets. The NAV of the Fund is only calculated once a day (normally at 4:00 p.m. eastern time). As a result, shareholders may pay more than NAV when they buy Fund shares and receive less than NAV when they sell those shares, because shares are purchased and sold at current market prices. However, due to the creation and redemption process that is unique to ETFs, market makers are able to minimize these deviations from NAV by taking advantage of arbitrage opportunities.
Close of Trading Times. Although both the NAV and the daily market price of the Fund are generally calculated based on prices at the closing time of the exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. eastern time), slight differences in this timing may cause discrepancies.
Time of Last Trade. Trading of Global X funds generally takes place during normal trading hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern time). However, it is important to note that the last trade - from which the closing price is determined - may not occur at exactly 4:00 p.m. eastern time. Therefore, changing market sentiment during the time difference may cause the NAV to deviate from the closing price.
International Holdings. The premiums and discounts for funds with significant holdings in international markets may be less accurate due to the different closing times of various international markets. Because the Funds trade during U.S. market hours while the underlying securities may not, the time lapse between the markets can result in differences between the NAV and the trading price.
| 0.15% |
| Industry | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 46.26% |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | 16.00% |
Capital Goods | 13.12% |
Software & Services | 8.81% |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | 6.46% |
Health Care Equipment & Services | 6.14% |
Consumer Services | 1.55% |
Telecommunication Services | 0.81% |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | 0.51% |
Electrical Equipment & Parts | 0.34% |
| Country | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
United States | 56.23% |
Switzerland | 15.69% |
Taiwan | 13.26% |
France | 2.74% |
Hong Kong | 1.87% |
Ireland | 1.76% |
Japan | 1.69% |
Austria | 1.45% |
Netherlands | 1.35% |
Norway | 1.25% |
Sweden | 1.22% |
Other | 1.50% |
As of Oct 23, 2026
Source: AltaVista Research, LLC