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$15.29 · NASDAQ

Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (VPN) ETF Analysis | Real Estate

Global X Funds · USA
AUM:$1.2B
#– of – in Real Estate ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 46.4% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.50% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is VPN?

The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets, plus borrowings for investments purposes, in the securities of the Solactive Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure Index and in ADRs and GDRs based on the securities in the index. The index is designed to provide exposure to companies that have business operations in the fields of data centers, cellular towers, and/or digital infrastructure hardware.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
VPN delivered 46.4% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.50%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Concentrated Holdings
Top 10 holdings account for 72.2% of the ETF — significant weight in a small number of names.
ETF Information
AUM$1.2B
Expense Ratio0.50%
Dividend Yield1.11%
Holdings25
Inception DateOct 2020
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderGlobal X Funds
Beta1.18
CategoryReal Estate
CurrencyUSD
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+14.5%
1Y
+40.2%
3Y
+96.6%
5Y
+59.9%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in VPN 5 years ago, it would have grown to £15,992 — a gain of £5,992.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

VPN delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearVPN
2026 YTD+17.1%
2025+28.7%
2024+15.7%
2023+17.1%
2022-29.7%
CAGR 4yr+5.2%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +9.8%Worst year: -29.7% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
67%
Positive
Volatility
82.1%
Very High
Momentum
+16.9%
30-day change
Support Level
23.85
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Momentum is upward with a 16.9% move over 30 days.
  • Elevated volatility indicates higher short-term price variability and risk.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.
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