AI power infrastructure ETF AIPO tops $500M AUM and wins Best New Thematic ETF award in under 10 months.

The Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF (AIPO), focused on companies supporting AI power and infrastructure, has surpassed $500 million in assets under management less than 10 months after its July 2025 launch. Named Best New Thematic ETF at the 2026 ETF.com Awards, AIPO has gained strong investor interest due to its unique focus on the energy and infrastructure needed for AI growth, outperforming the Nasdaq-100 year-to-date with nearly 30% returns. The fund targets U.S.-listed firms involved in power generation, grid modernization, utilities, and AI hardware, reflecting growing recognition that AI investment extends beyond semiconductors to physical infrastructure. This milestone highlights the expanding role of AI infrastructure in investment portfolios and signals potential continued growth in this thematic sector.