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Is water new gold? Why investors are turning to water companies

For investors, water represents a rare category of asset: one driven by necessity rather than economic cycles. Demand for water remains stable regardless of market conditions, making water-related companies, particularly utilities among the more defensive segments of the infrastructure sector. Rising population, urbanization, climate pressure, and growing industrial demand from sectors such as data centers, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing continue to underpin long-term growth. In many markets, regulated pricing frameworks provide revenue visibility, supporting steady - though typically modest - returns.