Reliable access to clean water has been a cornerstone of economic progress since the earliest water delivery systems emerged in ancient Mesopotamia 8,000 years ago.1 Today, water remains vital not only for sustaining life, but also for the development of new technologies and industries. In our view, water infrastructure represents a compelling investment opportunity, fueled by new catalysts and emerging trends like water-intensive manufacturing, the shift to liquid cooling for artificial intelligence (“AI”) data centers, and hydraulic fracturing in the energy sector. We explore these trends, highlighting the case for the First Trust Water ETF (FIW). 

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