Wall Street targets AI data center infrastructure

Alternative asset managers are investing in artificial intelligence by acquiring physical data centers and securing long-term leases. Firms like Blue Owl and Ares focus on creditworthy tenants to generate predictable rental income despite sector spending risks.

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FILE PHOTO: A technician works at an Amazon Web Services AI data center in New Carlisle, Indiana, U.S., October 2, 2025.

Wall Street alternative asset managers are securing multi-year AI infrastructure leases to lock in rental income. The strategy targets long-term yields amid rising debt-default risks in neocloud sectors. Investors are shifting focus toward tangible data center assets to mitigate capital expenditure volatility.