NVIDIA

Broadcom

Advanced Micro Devices

Texas Instruments

QUALCOMM

Marvell Technology

Intel

Micron Technology

Applied Materials

Analog Devices

iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF

SOXX tracks a modified market-cap-weighted index of 30 US-listed semiconductor companies.

VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

Chip stocks make up the heaviest weighting within the S&P 500 SPX for the first time, overtaking the software sector in recent days. The changing of the guard reflects Wall Street's optimism about the semiconductor sector's ability to capitalize financially on artificial intelligence and concerns about customer budget pressures within the software industry.

Chip stocks now dominate S&P 500 index for first time

The semiconductor industry is experiencing a surge with stocks of key players like Nvidia Corp NVDA, Micron Technology Inc MU and Qualcomm Inc QCOM.

Chip Stocks On The Rise: Nvidia, Micron, Qualcomm Propel SMH And SOXX ETFs To New 52-Week Highs - iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX), VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH)

The semiconductor boom has rewarded many investors who picked them up before the latest AI-fueled surge. Though there's still value (and room to run) for many of the AI chip stocks, there are also the overheated ones that may be vulnerable to a correction at some point in the near future.

3 Sorry Semiconductor Stocks to Sell in May While You Still Can

iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF

Vanguard Growth ETF

ETFs make it easier to invest in the stock market. Instead of buying individual stocks and monitoring their performances, you can get exposure to numerous holdings through an ETF.

Wall Street Favorites: 3 ETFs With Strong Buy Ratings for May 2024

Invesco Dynamic Semiconductors ETF

Semiconductors have been a huge player in the U.S. stock market in recent years. Even before generative AI's big debut, semiconductor firms were helping portfolios of all kinds.

Are Semiconductors Overvalued? Start With the ETFs

Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF

Sprott Copper Miners ETF

Global X Copper Miners ETF

iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF

Amplify Alternative Harvest ETF

AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF

Engine NO 1 Transform Climate ETF

VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF

Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF

Global X Uranium ETF

Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF

Sprott Uranium Miners ETF

Roundhill Cannabis ETF

AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF 

Looking at the ETFs with the highest returns YTD, a few thematic standouts have emerged.  As a reminder regarding  long-term investments, thematic investing is cyclical.

YTD Thematic Winners Reflect Change in Market Leadership

Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF

Finding the best ETFs to invest in has become increasingly popular due to their diversification benefits and long-term growth potential. By consistently investing in suitable ETFs, you can put yourself on the path to financial freedom.

Have $100? 3 ETFs to Invest in Monthly to Become a Millionaire in 20 Years

Semiconductors are vital to our lives these days. It can be hard to single out the one or two best semiconductor stocks and invest in them at the best time.

The Smartest Semiconductor ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

Tema Obesity & Cardiometabolic ETF

Amplify Global Cloud Technology ETF

Amplify US Alternative Harvest ETF

MUSQ Global Music Industry ETF

VanEck Vectors Pharmaceutical ETF

First Trust Cloud Computing ETF

Digging into the first quarter's earnings season allows us to uncover the winning themes of the period as captured by ETFs.

Thematic ETF Winners of the Q1 2024 Earnings Season

The SOXX Semiconductor ETF is better valued, more understandable, and has more inevitable prospects than many realize.

A Warren Buffett-Like Case For Semiconductors And SOXX -- Seriously!

Super Micro Computer

Skyworks Solutions

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF

Strive US Semiconductor ETF

Despite the slide, the outlook for the semiconductor sector is promising and given the diversification benefits of ETFs, investors may want to consider the recent slump a buying opportunity.

Should You Buy the Dip in Semiconductor Stocks With ETFs?

The semiconductor industry has strong differentiation, financial metrics, and competitive advantages. Several popular semiconductor ETFs have outperformed the S&P 500 over the past decade by a wide margin. SOXX ETF is trading significantly above trend, indicating potential investor over excitement over AI chip demand, and presenting a significant risk to investors.

SOXX: Wonderful Market Sector Now Trading At An Excessive Price

Investors are laser-focused on artificial intelligence (AI) stocks right now, with Nvidia capturing the most attention. Semiconductors are the beating heart of the data center, where AI models are developed, trained, and deployed.

Nvidia Could Help This Stock-Split ETF Turn $200,000 Into $1 Million in 10 Years

Pacer Data And Digital Revolution ETF

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF

Intel beat estimates on earnings but lagged the same on revenues. It provided a dismal second-quarter revenue guidance, underscoring concerns over the company's growth prospects.

ETFs in Focus Post Intel's Q1 Earnings Beat, Dismal Outlook

So far this year, the PHLX Semiconductor Index has increased 8.7% (with dividends reinvested), but it has declined 7.7% in April. Meanwhile, shares of industry star Nvidia Inc. have declined 12% this month.

The timing may be just right to buy Nvidia or other semiconductor stocks

Lam Research

In a noteworthy market shift, the semiconductor sector, led by Nvidia NVDA, has been struggling in recent months, with the broader Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index entering a correction phase, declining more than 10% from its record high in March. The index is down nearly 8.5% in a week.

Can Q1 Earnings Results Recharge Semiconductor ETFs?

ASML Hld

While facing short-term challenges, Chip maker ASML remains optimistic about the industry's recovery and potential growth opportunities in the coming quarters.

Pain or Gain Ahead of Semiconductor ETFs?

Rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is increasing demand for semiconductors (often called computer chips or just chips). Choosing individual stocks in any fast-evolving technology area can be challenging.

2 Best Semiconductor ETFs to Buy Now, as the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution Powers Chip Demand

Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF

You don't have to pick individual stocks to get closer to your financial goals. ETFs can do the job just fine as they offer portfolio diversification.

3 ETFs to Buy Now: Q2 Edition

This sector is up 742% in 10 years, trouncing the S&P, the Nasdaq, and even the software sector over the past decade. Its components are deemed "risky" and "cyclical" by fearful short-term investors.

This ETF Has Crushed the Markets and Even the Tech Sector: Don't Let Fearmongers Keep You Out

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Don't assume you've missed the boat on the market's recovery -- some recoveries last years. Distributing your money across ETFs with different strategies can help you broaden your exposure.

Missed Out on the Bull Market Recovery? 5 ETFs You Can Buy Today.

Invesco QQQ

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

The tech sector includes many of the software companies that are harnessing AI, as well as chip designers and manufacturers. The Invesco QQQ fund targets growth, no matter the industry.

3 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) ETFs That Are Hiding in Plain Sight

Both charge a 0.35% expense ratio, which closely approximates industry averages. The two funds own most of the same stocks, though the VanEck ETF leans more heavily toward the manufacturing side.

Better Semiconductor ETF: VanEck vs. iShares

iShares S&P 500 Value ETF

Vanguard Energy ETF

The stock market can be overwhelmingly intimidating for many. It has been the artificial intelligence (AI) show in the past year or so, where many of the tech giants gained immensely in value.

Wall Street Favorites: 3 ETFs With Strong Buy Ratings for April 2024

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares

The Direxion Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares (SOXL), VanEck Semiconductor (SMH), and the iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) ETFs will be in the spotlight as investors focus on the Taiwan earthquake and the big Intel loss.  These three are the biggest semiconductor ETFs in Wall Street.

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