What is an attractive industry to invest in today and why?

Hi guys - preparing for PE interviews (sector agnostic fund) and came across the question “which industry would you invest in today and why?” Curious to hear other people’s opinions 

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Anything remotely related to electricity / supporting infrastructure (grid, etc.)

 

What do you think about the industrial/manufacturing/production space, in the context of AI / Industry 4.0? (Leaving Trump/US elections asides)

 

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