Semiconductor ETFs like iShares and VanEck have delivered strong year-to-date returns driven by solid fundamentals and AI demand, but they face intense volatility and rising risks. Key holdings such as Micron, AMD, and Nvidia posted robust results, yet significant multiple expansions suggest high market expectations and possible overvaluation. The author, a value investor, expresses caution about broad semiconductor ETF exposure at current prices, favoring selective investment in companies like Nvidia with reasonable valuations and strong growth potential. The article advises against chasing thematic investments without fundamental conviction.

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Semiconductor ETFs dominate trading with high volatility and strong bets both for and against the sector.

Semiconductor-related ETFs have seen extraordinary trading volumes, with half of the most-traded ETFs at one point linked to the sector. The Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares ETF surged after a recent sell-off triggered by rising bond yield...

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Semiconductor ETFs show strong returns but face high volatility and potential overvaluation risks.

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Semiconductor ETFs dominate trading with high volatility and strong bets both for and against the sector.

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Semiconductor ETFs show strong returns but face high volatility and potential overvaluation risks.

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