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The SOX has reached the target zone predicted a month ago, from where a pullback could happen with a higher chance, while negative divergences are emerging.
AI-driven capex growth is powering semiconductor stocks, with SMH ETF benefiting from strong sector tailwinds and smart portfolio adjustments. VanEck's SMH ETF is increasing exposure to AI accelerator companies (Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom) and semiconductor equipment makers, positioning for the next growth cycle. Despite concentration risks, SMH's unique portfolio and timely rebalancing have enabled it to consistently outperform peers like SOXX and the broader market.
VanEck Semiconductor ETF is a Buy due to strong AI-driven momentum, robust earnings, and consistent outperformance versus broader tech indices like QQQ. The ETF's market-cap weighting leads to heavy concentration in Nvidia and other dominant players, which is justified by their AI ecosystem leadership. While some global semiconductor leaders are missing, SMH's portfolio still remains well-positioned for AI tailwinds and continued sector growth.
SMH's top holdings—NVDA, TSM, and AVGO—face production, geopolitical, and legal headwinds, making near-term growth prospects uncertain. Valuation metrics show significant P/S multiple expansion across top holdings, signaling the fund is overvalued after a rapid run-up. High concentration risk exists, with the top 3 stocks comprising over 40% of SMH, amplifying potential downside if leaders falter.
The Investment Committee discuss their top picks in the semiconductor sector.
After an epic week where only a few sectors plus the S&P 500 and NASDAQ shone, it turns out that it's the calendar price range that has the final say (read last week's articles here). At least for now.
The @brownreport's Jason Brown turns to ETFs on today's Big 3. He points to the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) as a way investors can capitalize on tech's broad bull run.
CNBC's Deirdre Bosa joins 'The Exchange' to discuss ASML tariff fears impact on its cloud outlook.
Tariff tensions loom, but tech ETFs like XLK, CIBR, CLOU and SMH could benefit from AI growth and cybersecurity demand.
The 'Fast Money' traders talk trading the tech divergence.