A head-to-head comparison of Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF and Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF covering yield, cost, risk, and income potential.
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Global X is known for developing thematic and alternative investment ETFs with a strong emphasis on income-generating strategies. Their 37-fund lineup spans diverse categories including covered call funds, SuperDividend income products, digital assets, commodities, and sector-specific investments, alongside traditional bond and risk-managed income options. Notable tickers like DIV, MLPA, and BCCC reflect their specialization in high-yield and alternative income strategies, positioning them as a provider focused on investors seeking yield-oriented and thematically-driven exposure.
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Pacer is known for developing thematic and rules-based ETFs that target specific market trends and investment styles. The issuer's fund lineup spans income-focused strategies, including several covered call funds under the "Cash Cows" family, alongside thematic offerings and value-oriented products designed to capture specific market opportunities. Pacer's approach emphasizes systematic, factor-driven strategies across a diverse range of asset classes and market themes.
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Solactive GPR Data & Infrastructure Real Estate Index
Objective
Invests in companies that operate data center REITs and digital infrastructure assets such as cell towers and fiber networks.
Tracks the Solactive GPR Data & Infrastructure Real Estate Index, providing exposure to global data and infrastructure real estate companies.
Asset class
Equity
Equity
Inception date
10/27/2020
05/15/2018
Beta
1.5
1.13
Last dividend
$0.1120
$0.0750
Ex-dividend date
06/29/2026
06/04/2026
Bottom lineDTCR and SRVR are nearly interchangeable — both offer very similar exposure with very similar cost and risk. The clearest tie-breaker is cost: DTCR is cheaper at 0.50% vs 0.55%.
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Total returns
DTCR has outpaced SRVR over the trailing twelve months, posting a 47.63% total return against -5.51%. The lead holds up over 5 years too: DTCR has compounded at 12.22% a year, against -3.05% for SRVR. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.
Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of July 23, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since Oct 2020” measures every fund from October 29, 2020 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily total returns over the trailing 3 years. Sharpe and Sortino divide the annualized return in excess of the risk-free rate by, respectively, that volatility and the downside deviation (both over the trailing 3 years) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Quick verdict
DTCR (Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF) and SRVR (Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF) are both dividend ETFs, but they take different approaches.
SRVR offers the higher yield at 0.97% vs 0.79% for DTCR. A higher yield means more current income per dollar invested, though it may come with different risk characteristics.
DTCR is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.50% compared to 0.55%.
DTCR is the larger fund by assets ($2.11B), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Who should choose each?
Choose DTCR
Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF
Want broad equity exposure.
Want to keep costs low — a 0.50% expense ratio vs 0.55% for SRVR.
Choose SRVR
Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF
Want broad equity exposure.
Prefer lower volatility — a beta of 1.1 vs 1.5 for DTCR.
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On a $10,000 investment, DTCR would generate roughly $6.58/month, while SRVR would produce $8.08/month, at current distribution rates.
DTCR yield0.79%
SRVR yield0.97%
Monthly diff on $10K$1.50
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, DTCR would cost approximately $500 in fees vs $550 for SRVR (simplified, not compounded). The $50.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
DTCR ER0.50%
SRVR ER0.55%
Strategy & risk
DTCR is an ETF, while SRVR tracks Solactive GPR Data & Infrastructure Real Estate Index. Beta is 1.5 for DTCR and 1.13 for SRVR, indicating SRVR is less volatile relative to the market.
DTCR beta1.5
SRVR beta1.13
Fund details
DTCR is managed by Global X (launched 10/27/2020) with $2.11B in assets. SRVR is managed by Pacer (launched 05/15/2018) with $366M in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DTCR or SRVR better for dividend income?
It depends on your goals. SRVR currently offers the higher distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.
What is the difference between DTCR and SRVR?
DTCR (Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF) is an ETF, while SRVR (Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF) tracks Solactive GPR Data & Infrastructure Real Estate Index. They are issued by Global X and Pacer respectively.
Can I hold both DTCR and SRVR?
Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.
Which has lower fees, DTCR or SRVR?
DTCR has an expense ratio of 0.50% while SRVR charges 0.55%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in DTCR vs SRVR generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in DTCR would generate roughly $6.58 per month ($79.00 annually). The same in SRVR would produce about $8.08 per month ($97.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, DTCR or SRVR?
DTCR has outpaced SRVR over the trailing twelve months, posting a 47.63% total return against -5.51%. The lead holds up over 5 years too: DTCR has compounded at 12.22% a year, against -3.05% for SRVR. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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