Industry Overview
Media and entertainment's commodity exposure has shifted dramatically in the digital era. Traditional media (newspapers, magazines) consumed massive quantities of paper and ink, but the digital transition has replaced that with voracious electricity demand for streaming, cloud computing, and content delivery networks. Netflix alone consumes enough electricity to power over 40,000 homes. The semiconductor content in consumer devices (TVs, smartphones, gaming consoles) creates indirect exposure to silicon, copper, gold, and rare earth elements. Theme park operations (Disney, Universal) have direct exposure to energy, steel, and construction commodities. The AI revolution in content creation is driving additional data center power demand.
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XLC (Communication Services Select Sector SPDR)