Water – or “blue gold,” as it’s often called – is a difficult topic to get investors excited about because it’s all around us and part of our daily life. But even though water covers 71% of the Earth’s surface, only about 0.5% of it is available fresh water.

I understand that there’s hesitancy in believing that water is an investable commodity – especially when you pay $7 per bottle at airports and sporting events. But I guarantee that today’s new episode of the SteadyTrade Podcast will have you viewing water investments in a whole new light.

Demand for water is increasing – with some of the biggest drivers being manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI). Data centers require a lot of water to keep their servers and facilities at an appropriate temperature.

Did you know that it takes nearly 13,000 liters of water to produce a single smartphone? And you need double that to make a pair of leather boots.

Tim Bohen and I dive into the investment opportunities in the world of water in today’s podcast and discuss how it could actually become a catalyst for a future world war. Plus, I share a few water-related names that may be worth adding to your watch list.

Here’s to the future,

Matt McCallEditor, Market Insights