The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) has fallen 20% from its June peak, reflecting typical volatility following a 250% rally since April 2025. This pullback is influenced by increased leverage and retail options trading, which have heightened short-term swings. Despite this, the semiconductor industry is in a strong super-cycle driven by hyperscaler capital expenditures, with companies like Google raising spending forecasts for 2026 and 2027. Investors are advised to maintain semiconductor exposure for growth potential but avoid over-concentration due to the cyclical nature of the sector and potential shifts in capital spending.
The semiconductor sector, which outperformed in early 2026, is experiencing a pullback in July due to profit-taking, high valuations, and unwinding of leveraged trades following a strong AI-driven rally. Despite declines, major semiconductor ETFs lik...
The YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF (CHPY) provides an attractive 40%+ yield through weekly covered call strategies on semiconductor stocks, appealing to income-focused investors. Despite a 21% decline in the past month due to broa...
Last week, investors directed $3.03 billion into the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF to avoid premiums on SK Hynix ADRs, while U.S. large-cap ETFs like SPYM and QQQM also saw strong inflows. Despite a July pullback, the semiconductor sector attracted si...
