Beyond the Mag 7: Finding the Real Winners of the AI Boom

Beyond the Mag 7: Finding the Real Winners of the AI Boom

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Publish Date: 2026-06-22 18:06:00

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Here are the key points from the discussed episode of ETF Spotlight regarding VistaShares Supercycle ETFs:

  • Introduction to Supercycle ETFs:

    • Supercycle ETFs are funds designed to capture long-term, technology-driven trends that are expected to impact industries significantly over several years.
  • Performance:

    • The VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF (AIS) has outperformed other AI ETFs, rising by around 235% over the past year.
    • The VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF (POW) has also shown robust performance with an increase of about 60% this year.
  • Investment Strategy:

    • AIS focuses on “picks-and-shovels” providers supplying semiconductors, servers, and data center infrastructure, excluding the underperforming Mag-7 stocks.
    • POW targets companies involved in upgrading electrical grids, transmission systems, transformers, energy storage, and related infrastructure driven by AI and broader electrification trends.
  • Top Holdings:

    • The top holdings in AIS include SK Hynix, Micron Technology (MU), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Marvell Technology (MRVL).
    • The top holdings in POW include Powell Industries (POWL), Quanta Services (PWR), and Eaton Corp. (ETN).
  • International Exposure:

    • Both ETFs have significant exposure to international companies leading in innovation within their respective sectors and which are otherwise not easily accessible to U.S.-based investors.
  • Stay Updated:

    • Encourages listeners to stay tuned for further editions of ETF Spotlight on Zacks Investment Research and to subscribe to their newsletter for additional valuable insights on top-performing ETFs.
  • Contact Information:

    • Provides a link to Zacks’ Fund Newsletter and an email address for comments or questions: [email protected].

That’s a concise summary of the key points made in the podcast.