ETN3 themes
Curated taxonomyLayer 1Layer 3Layer 4
Data Center Power & CoolingIndustrial Automation & Factory AIGrid Infrastructure
Layer-first navigation keeps overlap useful instead of flattening it into one sector tag.
Editorial classification only; live research claims still require cited Dossier evidence.
The existing Board scoring, lens blend, Deep Dive, Compare, and Library flow stays intact.
| Layer | Theme | Research frame | Chokepoints | Tickers | Overlap | Seed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Layer 1AI Infrastructure & Compute | AI Compute BottleneckCompanies that own scarce inputs to AI compute capacity.Curated taxonomy | The research question is who controls the constrained components in the AI capacity buildout. | Acceleratorsadvanced foundry and lithographyHBM and memory | NVDAAMDAVGOTSMASMLMUCRDOANETCRWVIREN | NVDA · 2IREN · 2 | |
Layer 1AI Infrastructure & Compute | Data Center Power & CoolingPhysical infrastructure for hyperscale AI data centers.Curated taxonomy | AI capacity is bounded by power delivery, thermal management, electrical gear, and buildout execution. | Power systemscoolingswitchgear | VRTFLNCEOSEETNNVTPWRMODENSGEVSCHN.PA | FLNC · 2EOSE · 2ETN · 3+2 more | |
Layer 1AI Infrastructure & Compute | Hyperscale Cloud & PlatformsThe cloud platforms running AI workloads at scale.Curated taxonomy | The platform layer monetizes compute through workloads, model distribution, developer surfaces, and enterprise adoption. | Cloud capexmodel hostingenterprise distribution | MSFTAMZNGOOGLMETAORCLIBMSNOWDDOGMDBNET | GOOGL · 2SNOW · 2DDOG · 2+2 more | |
Layer 1AI Infrastructure & Compute | AI Application LayerCompanies deploying AI to capture end-user value.Curated taxonomy | The application layer tests which incumbents or specialists convert AI capability into pricing power and workflow share. | Workflow ownershipenterprise data accessdistribution | PLTRCRMNOWINTUAIADBEZSOKTADOCNAPP | PLTR · 3ZS · 3OKTA · 2+1 more | |
Layer 1AI Infrastructure & Compute | AI Antibody & Drug DiscoveryAI-native discovery platforms generating novel candidates.Curated taxonomy | This theme asks which discovery platforms can turn model-assisted biology into durable pipelines, partnerships, and clinical proof. | Wet-lab feedback loopsproprietary datasetscandidate generation | ABCLRXRXSDGRABSCIGHEXAIPRMEBEAMCRSPNTLA | GH · 3 | |
Layer 2Biology & Medicine | Gene Therapy DeliveryCompanies owning the delivery infrastructure for genetic medicines.Curated taxonomy | Delivery is the practical bottleneck that determines whether genetic medicines reach enough tissue safely and repeatably. | Vectorstissue targetingmanufacturing | QURECLPTPTCTSRPTRGNXVRTXIONSDNLICRBUARCT | QURE · 2IONS · 2DNLI · 2 | |
Layer 2Biology & Medicine | Synthetic Biology & DNA ManufacturingPicks-and-shovels for the biology design revolution.Curated taxonomy | The theme tracks tools and manufacturing inputs that make biology programmable, measurable, and scalable. | DNA synthesissequencingautomation | TWSTGHDNACDXSARQTPACBILMNQGENAVAHIDXX | GH · 3DNA · 2PACB · 2+2 more | |
Layer 2Biology & Medicine | Single-Cell & Spatial GenomicsCellular-resolution biology data generation tools.Curated taxonomy | Resolution in biology creates new datasets, assays, and diagnostic/therapeutic workflows that can compound over time. | Single-cell workflowsspatial imagingsequencing throughput | TXGNSTGBNGOAKYADNAYILMNBIOAQGENPACB | ILMN · 2QGEN · 2PACB · 2 | |
Layer 2Biology & Medicine | AI Precision MedicineAI-driven clinical decision and diagnostic platforms.Curated taxonomy | Precision medicine depends on turning molecular, clinical, and claims data into decisions doctors and payers trust. | Clinical evidencereimbursementdata networks | TEMPSNLNTRAGHCDNAEXASNVTAGDRXVEEVDOCS | GH · 3 | |
Layer 2Biology & Medicine | Obesity & Metabolic HealthGLP-1 economy and metabolic disease treatments.Curated taxonomy | Metabolic health is a large disease market where efficacy, adherence, supply, and reimbursement can reshape care pathways. | Clinical efficacymanufacturing supplypayer coverage | LLYNVOAMGNVKTXALTTERNSTRCZLDPFROG.SWSLRP | single-theme | |
Layer 2Biology & Medicine | Oncology FrontierNext-gen cancer therapeutics: ADCs, TCEs, and cell therapies.Curated taxonomy | The frontier oncology screen looks for platforms with differentiated mechanisms, clinical durability, and strategic scarcity. | Clinical endpointstoxicitymanufacturing | DNAZAILEGNTGTXIMVTCTLTICVXBCDXARVNKYMR | DNA · 2 | |
Layer 2Biology & Medicine | Neurodegeneration & CNSTreatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and Huntington's.Curated taxonomy | CNS is difficult, but validated targets, delivery breakthroughs, and biomarker-driven trials can create outsized evidence gaps. | Biomarkersdelivery across the CNStrial design | BIIBQUREIONSALNYDNLIPRTAANNXATXSCOGTAVDX | QURE · 2IONS · 2DNLI · 2 | |
Layer 3Physical World & Embodied AI | Embodied AI & Humanoid RoboticsRobotics and physical AI deployment.Curated taxonomy | Embodied AI asks which companies can translate perception, control, and hardware into productive physical labor. | Actuationperceptionfleet learning | TSLASYMOUSTMBLYSERVABBVFANUYKION.DEBRKRRNW | TSLA · 3OUST · 2MBLY · 2+1 more | |
Layer 3Physical World & Embodied AI | Autonomous Driving StackVehicles, perception, sensors, infrastructure for autonomous mobility.Curated taxonomy | The autonomy stack is a layered contest across sensors, compute, maps, vehicle integration, data scale, and regulation. | Training datasensorsedge compute | TSLAMBLYGOOGLOUSTNVDAAPTVQCOMAMBAINDILAZR | TSLA · 3MBLY · 2GOOGL · 2+2 more | |
Layer 3Physical World & Embodied AI | Industrial Automation & Factory AIIndustrial robotics, smart manufacturing, factory autonomy.Curated taxonomy | Factory AI screens for companies that can automate constrained labor, improve throughput, and own industrial data loops. | Controlssensorsrobotics | ROKEMRETNHUBBIRROPFASTHONFANUYABB.SW | EMR · 2ETN · 3HUBB · 2+1 more | |
Layer 3Physical World & Embodied AI | Defense Tech & Autonomous SystemsDefense AI, drones, and autonomous weapons platforms.Curated taxonomy | Defense modernization creates demand for autonomy, software, sensors, and resilient production capacity. | Programs of recordautonomy softwaresensors | RTXLMTNOCLDOSGDAVAVKTOSATOMPLTRHII | RTX · 2LMT · 2PLTR · 3 | |
Layer 3Physical World & Embodied AI | Space InfrastructureLaunch, satellites, defense space, and Earth observation.Curated taxonomy | Space infrastructure combines launch cadence, orbital assets, communications, defense demand, and data products. | Launch cadencesatellite networksground systems | RKLBASTSIRDMPLLUNRRTXLMTSATLAROCMAXR | RTX · 2LMT · 2 | |
Layer 4Energy & Power | Nuclear RenaissanceUranium, enrichment, reactors, and components.Curated taxonomy | Nuclear screens for scarce fuel-cycle capacity, long-lived baseload demand, advanced reactors, and component suppliers. | Uraniumenrichmentreactor design | LEUBWXTCCJURANXEOKLOSMRNSCBWASPI | single-theme | |
Layer 4Energy & Power | Grid InfrastructureTransmission, distribution, grid hardening, and T&D equipment.Curated taxonomy | Grid capacity is a physical constraint on electrification, compute growth, resilience, and industrial reshoring. | Transformersswitchgeartransmission | GEVETNHUBBPWRPNREMRPCGPEGSOATKR | GEV · 2ETN · 3HUBB · 2+2 more | |
Layer 4Energy & Power | Energy Storage & Battery TechGrid-scale storage, long-duration batteries, and energy management.Curated taxonomy | Storage determines how intermittent power and grid constraints translate into usable capacity. | Battery chemistrygrid interconnectsoftware control | FLNCEOSETSLAENPHSTEMALBPLUGBLDPQSLICY | FLNC · 2EOSE · 2TSLA · 3+2 more | |
Layer 4Energy & Power | Solar Manufacturing & DeploymentPhotovoltaic supply chain, residential solar, and utility solar.Curated taxonomy | Solar is a scale and margin contest across modules, inverters, trackers, installers, policy, and supply chains. | Modulesinverterstrackers | FSLRENPHSEDGARRYNXTRUNSHLSCSIQJKSDQ | ENPH · 2 | |
Layer 4Energy & Power | Fossil Energy & LNGOil, gas, LNG infrastructure: still the largest energy market.Curated taxonomy | The theme keeps the base energy system visible while tracking cash generation, LNG demand, reserves, and capital discipline. | Resource qualityLNG export capacitymidstream contracts | XOMCVXCOPOXYFANGEQTLNGCTRAPRTPL | TPL · 2 | |
Layer 5Commerce, Finance & Data | Payments & Embedded FinancePayment networks, processing, and embedded fintech.Curated taxonomy | Payments tracks durable transaction rails, software distribution, embedded lending, and take-rate pressure. | Network acceptancemerchant distributionrisk underwriting | VMAPYPLSQADYEYTOSTFOURAFRMBILLFIS | PYPL · 2 | |
Layer 5Commerce, Finance & Data | Crypto & Digital Assets InfrastructureExchanges, miners, payments, stablecoins, and custody.Curated taxonomy | Digital-asset infrastructure screens for leverage to custody, liquidity, mining economics, treasury exposure, and regulation. | Liquidity venuescustodymining power | COINIRENCIFRMARARIOTHOODPYPLBTCSMSTRBKKT | IREN · 2PYPL · 2 | |
Layer 5Commerce, Finance & Data | Software Infra & Data ToolsModern data stack, observability, and developer platforms.Curated taxonomy | Software infrastructure tracks systems that become default paths for data, logs, models, releases, and developer workflows. | Data gravityobservabilitydeveloper adoption | SNOWDDOGMDBESTCGTLBNETDTZSCFLTFROG | SNOW · 2DDOG · 2MDB · 2+3 more | |
Layer 5Commerce, Finance & Data | CybersecurityNetwork, identity, cloud security, and SecOps.Curated taxonomy | Security spend follows attack surface expansion; the screen looks for durable control points and platform consolidation. | Endpointidentitycloud posture | CRWDPANWFTNTZSOKTASRBRKCYBRNETTENB | ZS · 3OKTA · 2NET · 3 | |
Layer 5Commerce, Finance & Data | AI-Native Application CompaniesNew companies built AI-first versus incumbents adding AI.Curated taxonomy | This screen asks which applications have AI in the product loop rather than as surface-level positioning. | Model-native workflowsuser data loopsdistribution | PLTRAPPDUOLGLBEHUBSDASHABNBCFLTRBLXU | PLTR · 3APP · 2CFLT · 2 | |
Layer 6Real Assets & Store of Value | Precious Metals & Hard AssetsGold, silver, mining, and hard-money preservation.Curated taxonomy | Hard-asset screens track stores of value, miner operating leverage, royalties, and inflation/liquidity sensitivity. | Reservesproduction costsroyalty streams | GOLDGLDPSLVSLVNEMPAASAEMFNVWPMSIL | single-theme | |
Layer 6Real Assets & Store of Value | Critical Minerals & MiningLithium, copper, rare earths, and processing infrastructure.Curated taxonomy | Critical minerals are upstream constraints on electrification, defense, semiconductors, and battery supply chains. | Ore bodiesprocessingpermitting | ALBLACFCXSCCOMPLYC.AXTROXIDRUSARTMC | ALB · 2 | |
Layer 6Real Assets & Store of Value | Real Estate & Hard Real AssetsReal estate, infrastructure, REITs, and land.Curated taxonomy | Real assets screens for location scarcity, contracted cash flows, inflation sensitivity, and infrastructure demand. | Data centerslogisticstowers | PLDAMTEQIXDLRSPGWELLIRMOTPLLB | TPL · 2 |