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The iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF (IFRA) is a passively managed fund with $4.02 billion in assets, offering broad exposure to the Utilities-Infrastructure sector with a low 0.3% expense ratio and 1.78% dividend yield. The fund has returned 9.88% year-to-date and 11.46% over the past year, with top holdings including Union Pacific, NextEra Energy, and Caterpillar. Alternative infrastructure ETFs like GRID and PAVE are also available for investor consideration.

The First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID) is recommended as a Buy-rated option for investors seeking exposure to the utilities and infrastructure sector. With $12.28 billion in assets, a 0.56% expense ratio, and 21.24% year-to-date gains, GRID offers diversified exposure to 128 holdings.

However, it carries higher risk with a beta of 1.26 and 20.76% standard deviation. Alternative infrastructure ETFs like IGF and PAVE are also available with lower expense ratios.

As AI development shifts from infrastructure build-out to implementation and integration, five ETFs are positioned to benefit from the next phase: semiconductor, cloud computing, software, cybersecurity, and smart grid infrastructure sectors. The article suggests investors consider diversified exposure to these emerging opportunities rather than concentrating on individual stocks.

The Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE) is a passively managed fund with $13.91 billion in assets that tracks U.S. infrastructure companies. With a 0.47% expense ratio, strong year-to-date performance of 13.75%, and a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), it offers diversified exposure to the Utilities-Infrastructure sector. The fund is heavily weighted toward Industrials (76.7%) with top holdings including Deere & Co, Nucor Corp, and Fastenal Co.