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The Fund normally invests at least 80 percent of its total assets in securities that comprise the Funds benchmark index. The Semiconductor Index includes common stocks and depositary receipts of U.S. exchange-listed companies in the semiconductor industry. Such companies may include medium-capitalization companies and foreign companies that are listed on a U.S. exchange. To be initially eligible for the Semiconductor Index, companies must generate at least 50 percent of their revenues from semiconductors. Semiconductors include companies engaged primarily in the production of semiconductors and semiconductor equipment. Of the largest 50 stocks in the semiconductor industry by full market capitalization, the top 25 by free-float market capitalization (i.e., includes only shares that are readily available for trading in the market) and three month average daily trading volume are included in the Semiconductor Index.

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What if the next big story in finance isn&#8217;t about a single stock but the silent surge of a diverse group of S&amp;P 500 members quietly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/s-p-500">rewriting market records?</a>
On Thursday&#8217;s trading day, 38 S&amp;P 500 members reached new 52-week highs, CNBC pointed out. Notably, many of them reached heights not reached in decades, or even since their initial public offerings. From banking giants like Citigroup&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) to defense titans and even beauty stores, this disparate group heralds more than stock-specific breakthroughs. It&#8217;s working quietly to boost <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">several ETFs </a>with high concentrations of these soaring stocks.
Check out the current price of&nbsp;<a href="https://archive.ph/o/7OU5N/https://benzinga.com/quote/c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Citigroup stock here</a>.
If you&#8217;ve been holding out for indications of a general market comeback, the tape just provided one. And ETFs, those talented, underappreciated vehicles, are along for the ride. 
Of course, we cannot begin the discussion without mentioning SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), the standard bearer for S&amp;P 500 Index performance. This fund, along with another favorite, Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) are slightly up on Thursday. These funds mirror the performance of the S&amp;P 500 Index.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bank Stocks: Betting On All-Time Highs</h2>
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) hovered at record highs, breaking previous levels since its 1983 IPO. Citigroup, on the other hand, hit levels not seen since the pre-crisis time of November 2008. BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) came aboard, achieving its own record high since its 1999 IPO.
All three are top holdings in Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>), which has picked up pace in the wake of good Q2 earnings, increasing net interest margins, and expectations that Fed rate cuts are imminent than they seem. Vanguard Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFH#NYSE">VFH</a>) and iShares U.S. Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>) also provide exposure. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Industrial Might: The Defense Trade Is Booming</h2>
Caterpillar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) broke its new all-time high, dating back to its NYSE listing in 1929. Additionally, General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) are soaring higher than they have at any point in their public market history.
The industrials sector has quietly been the place to be. Defense budgets remain resilient despite macro worries, and infrastructure plays like CAT are thriving amid robust demand and reshoring trends. Investors can tap into this trend via Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) or iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>), both of which inched up on Thursday.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Beauty &amp; Bargains: Consumers Are Still Spending</h2>
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) are not only surviving, but they&#8217;re thriving. Ulta hit levels not reached since April 2024, while Dollar Tree regained its June 2024 high. The message? Consumers are still swiping, even in a higher-for-longer rate environment.
VanEck Retail ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTH#NASDAQ">RTH</a>) is capitalizing on these areas of unexpected strength in consumer spending. While technology grabs the spotlight, retail is the true dark horse of this earnings season. 
Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) continued its AI-driven rise, reaching new highs since its Avago IPO in 2009. 
These gains are trickling into VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>), and broad tech-oriented funds such as Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) and Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>). Even equal-weight exposure, such as RSP, is experiencing a stealthy boost as mega-cap dominance becomes diluted.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The ETF Takeaway</h2>
With 38 S&amp;P 500 stocks hitting 52-week highs in vastly different sectors, the trend no longer appears to be a fluke but rather the beginning of a larger momentum wave. The allure of ETFs is that they allow investors to participate in these trends without having to individually pick winners.
Should momentum persist, these ETFs should continue to rise, not in a flashy fashion but rather in the low-key, slow-burn way to wealth.
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Shares of chip stocks are trading lower. The sector may be reacting to reports indicating SoftBank and OpenAI's $500 billion Stargate AI venture is scaling back near-term goals.

At first glance, the numbers shout &#8220;boom.&#8221; Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSMC#NYSE">TSMC</a>) just reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/07/46462634/nvidia-supplier-taiwan-semiconductor-on-a-roll-profit-explodes-with-strong-margin-growth">record-breaking Q2 results</a>. Profit jumped 61% year-over-year and revenue surpassed expectations. 
Only a day prior, chipmaking equipment behemoth ASML Holding N.V. also beat top- and bottom-line estimates, riding on robust bookings.
But under the earnings sheen is a geopolitical snag: the rising specter of U.S. tariffs on Taiwan and chipmaking machinery, which threatens to dent margins and disrupt momentum in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">semiconductor </a>ETFs such as VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>), iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>), and SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>).
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Earnings Are Booming, Courtesy AI</h2>
TSMC&#8217;s release was a mic drop moment for the bulls. The firm:
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<li>Posted NT$933.80 billion ($31.7 billion) in revenue, an increase of 38.65% year-over-year</li>
<li>Posted net income of NT$398.27 billion, surpassing estimates more than 5%</li>
<li>Estimated Q3 revenue of up to $33 billion, and estimated 30% year-to-date growth in 2025</li>
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CEO C.C. Wei attributed the boom to &#8220;strong, sustained demand for AI-related chips&#8221; and the company&#8217;s leading-edge nodes. Indeed, advanced chips (7nm and below) represented a whopping 74% of total wafer revenue. TSMC now produces high-performance processors for behemoths such as Nvidia, Apple, and AMD, firmly positioning it at the center of the AI value chain.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">But ASML Sounds A Cautionary Note</h2>
Although ASML also reported better than expected results, Q2 revenue of $8.9 billion and net income of $2.66 billion—the mood was considerably less optimistic. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46436723/trumps-tariff-threat-casts-shadow-over-asmls-2026-growth-plans-despite-strong-q2-ai-momentum">CEO Christophe Fouquet cautioned</a> that tariffs on chip production systems and components would press on margins, particularly if trade tensions heighten.
This was a wake-up call: even the most critical suppliers within the supply chain for AI are not exempt from policy shockwaves.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Tariff Time Bomb: What&#8217;s At Risk?</h2>
That is where the tale turns from earnings to politics.
President Donald Trump has toyed with retaliatory tariffs on Taiwan, directly affecting TSMC&#8217;s U.S. business and exports. Taiwan is already subject to 32% tariffs on certain products, and chipmakers are also afraid that semiconductors will be the next.
Meanwhile, U.S. export restrictions remain in place restricting TSMC&#8217;s China business. Though Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) recently were cleared to resume limited sales to Beijing, the long-term picture is cloudy.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where Are Semiconductor ETFs Now?</h2>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">Chip-themed ETFs</a> have risen in 2025 in the wake of AI mania. But if tariffs turn from threat to reality, margin squeeze, order shift, and capex delay may be actual risks.
Here&#8217;s how some of the leading semiconductor ETFs are exposed:
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<li>SMH: TSMC is a strong holding (~12%), in addition to Nvidia, AMD, and ASML.</li>
<li>SOXX: Highly concentrated U.S. chip exposure, but has more than 3.5% of holdings in TSMC, and 3% in ASML.</li>
<li>XSD: Equal-weighted ETF, therefore more diversified, but still vulnerable to the global chip cycle.</li>
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Though these funds ticked up on Thursday morning in tandem with TSMC&#8217;s share price gain, this ride may be bumpier than it appears due to the geopolitics undertow.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom Line: A Bipolar Earnings Season</h2>
This earnings cycle has thus far revealed that demand fundamentals for semiconductors are red hot, particularly for AI. But it&#8217;s also demonstrated just how much policy risk is entering the industry&#8217;s outlook.
As trade tensions escalate, semiconductor ETFs could be bracing for a reality check—one where earnings can&#8217;t undo politics.
For the time being, the AI boom is carrying the load. But if tariffs turn from political rhetoric into more, even the most sophisticated chips might not be able to crunch the consequences.
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Shares of several semiconductor stocks are trading lower in possible sympathy with ASML, which said it cannot confirm its growth outlook for 2026 and cited macro uncertainty.

Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) stocks jumped over 4% in Monday trading after investors rushed in on word that the company may once again be able to sell its high-powered H20 AI chips to China. The U.S. government is reportedly set to issue licenses enabling Nvidia to ship billions of dollars&#8217; worth of GPUs to Chinese technology behemoths such as ByteDance and Tencent (OTCPK: TCEHY), potentially restoring up to $20 billion in lost revenue, <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/nvidia-resume-h20-gpu-sales-china-2025-07-15/">according</a> to Reuters.
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For retail investors, this isn&#8217;t so much about the one stock; it&#8217;s about what&#8217;s going to happen to the ETFs that contain Nvidia in terms of their size. And a few of them are already up.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The ETFs Riding Nvidia&#8217;s Rally</h2>
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<li>VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>): One of the most popular chip-exposure plays, SMH features Nvidia as its leading holding, at more than 21% of the fund. If you&#8217;re looking for a diversified semi-basket that continues to benefit from Nvidia&#8217;s AI dominance, this is a favorite selection. SMH is up more than 2% on Tuesday, tracking Nvidia&#8217;s action.</li>
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<li>iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>): Another heavyweight, SOXX provides more diversified exposure among chipmakers, but Nvidia still looms large (at about 8%). It&#8217;s the go-to choice for long-term investors seeking to capitalize on AI and next-gen tech themes without putting it all on a single name. The fund price gained around 1.5% on Tuesday.</li>
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<li>Global X Robotics &amp; Artificial Intelligence ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOTZ#NASDAQ">BOTZ</a>): Although not a true semiconductor fund, BOTZ rides the broader AI mania that Nvidia fuels. The fund owns Nvidia and other firms constructing the AI infrastructure—consider automation, robotics, and machine learning infrastructure.</li>
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<li>Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 1.5x Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDU#NASDAQ">NVDU</a>) and GraniteShares 1.5x Long NVDA Daily ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDL#NASDAQ">NVDL</a>): For those who want to supercharge Nvidia&#8217;s daily moves, they can provide turbocharged exposure. Obviously, they are up almost 9% today, mirroring Nvidia&#8217;s gains by two. Warning: They are designed for short-term trading, not long-term investment.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why China Matters</h2>
Nvidia&#8217;s H20 chip was specifically tailored to meet U.S. export controls, but it was still affected by an April embargo that compelled the company to take a $5.5 billion write-down in inventory. Now that CEO Jensen Huang has returned to Beijing and China relaxes its approach to technology exports, Nvidia appears to be poised for a significant comeback in one of its most critical markets.
If licenses are approved shortly, according to analysts, Nvidia would be able to regain $15–$20 billion in revenue, money that would be reflected through the aforementioned ETFs.
Whether you&#8217;re buying into Nvidia itself or through ETFs, today&#8217;s rally demonstrates how international politics, AI demand, and chip supply chains are all coming together in one of the market&#8217;s largest names. For those invested in ETFs, the message is straightforward: where Nvidia goes, funds follow.
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Shares of semiconductor and chip stocks are trading lower amid possible trade tensions. It was reported the US is planning to restrict shipments of AI chips to Malaysia and Thailand over China concerns. Additionally, President Trump announced tariffs on Japan and Korea imports.

Semiconductors are flashing gold again — literally. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) just completed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/golden-cross">a Golden Cross</a>, a bullish technical pattern that illustrates when the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day.
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The last time this setup occurred, the ETF surged 145% in the following uptrend. Now, with NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) and Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) all in breakout mode, traders are wondering: is history about to repeat?
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Big 3 Are On Fire</h1>
SMH's rally is being powered by its top holdings. 
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<li>Nvidia, which makes up 21.5% of the ETF, is up 14.5% in the past month, riding the AI server boom and record insider buzz.</li>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor (11.4% of SMH) has surged 19.4%, buoyed by massive chip demand and strong guidance.</li>
<li>Broadcom (9.9% of SMH) isn't far behind, up 8.9%, after delivering earnings that showcased accelerating AI infrastructure revenue.</li>
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Combined, these three giants account for over 42% of SMH's assets — and they're all trending higher together.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Technicals Back The Bulls</h1>
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Trading at $275.84, SMH is comfortably above its:
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<li>8-day SMA: $272.41</li>
<li>20-day SMA: $263.62</li>
<li>50-day SMA: $241.69</li>
<li>200-day SMA: $240.17</li>
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That's a full-stack bullish setup. The MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) reads 9.86, and RSI (relative strength index) has ticked above 70, reflecting strong buying momentum, though nearing overbought levels.
Last time this golden cross pattern formed, SMH launched into a 144%+ rally over the following year. With the sector's fundamentals aligned around AI, chips and hyperscaler demand, another big move could be on the cards.
If you missed the last semiconductor melt-up, this golden cross may be your second shot. Just be warned — RSI is signaling heat, so timing matters.
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Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor, Broadcom Drive Chip Stocks To A Golden Cross — Will History Repeat With 145% Rally?

Personal finance expert Suze Orman says she&#8217;s confident the stock market is headed higher, despite some alarming signs in the broader economy. In her recent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoC3d8kt6e4">video</a>, she acknowledged that things feel unstable right now, but urged her audience to stay calm and take a long-term view.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Unusual Economic Signals</h2>
&#8220;There is something going on in this economy that I really don&#8217;t like,&#8221; Orman said, citing how traditional patterns are breaking. Typically, when markets drop, investors move into bonds, causing bond prices to rise and interest rates to fall. But that hasn&#8217;t been happening. &#8220;Interest rates in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45654448/bond-market-caught-between-rate-cut-hopes-and-fed-cautionwhat-investors-can-do-now">bonds</a> went up and up and up,&#8221; she said. &#8220;That isn&#8217;t what you want to see in normal markets.&#8221;
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Another red flag: the U.S. dollar. Orman explained that during times of global uncertainty, foreign money usually flows into the dollar, strengthening it. But instead, &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/economic-data/25/06/45974992/everyone-now-hates-the-dollar-is-that-the-ultimate-buy-signal">the dollar has been getting weaker</a> and weaker and weaker.&#8221;
She suggested this could mean foreign investors are losing confidence in the U.S. &#8220;Maybe it&#8217;s that foreign countries don&#8217;t quite have the faith in us anymore that they used to. We haven&#8217;t exactly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44131125/tariff-update">been nice to them</a>.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Shifting Her Own Strategy</h2>
With her own treasuries maturing, Orman said she is now choosing dividend-paying stocks instead of rolling her money back into treasuries. &#8220;Many <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-dividend-paying-stocks">dividend-paying stocks</a> right now are paying more in a dividend than the Treasury is paying in interest rates,&#8221; she said.
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She emphasized the importance of dollar-cost averaging: investing smaller amounts over time. This way, if stock prices fall, investors can buy more shares. &#8220;Even if it goes down because the markets go down&#8230; [your] income is fixed in the dividend, [so] your interest rate also goes up in there,&#8221; she explained.
One example she gave was Pfizer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), which has been trading around $24 a share with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/45601072/pfizers-7-5-dividend-income-haven-or-house-of-cards">dividend yield of about 7%</a>. &#8220;Now, is it possible that maybe they could cut the dividend? They&#8217;re not going to get rid of the dividend, as far as I&#8217;m concerned.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Staying Invested In The Future</h2>
Orman advised investors to focus on sectors that reflect the future, particularly artificial intelligence and technology. She specifically recommended ETFs like VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>). &#8220;I want you to be investing in the future, not in the past anymore,&#8221; she said. &#8220;Artificial intelligence has absolutely changed the face of money and the face of the future.&#8221;
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Despite today's economic uncertainty, Orman remains optimistic. &#8220;Believe it or not, I have total belief that these markets are going to continue up without a shadow of a doubt,&#8221; she said. Even if she turns out to be only half right, she advised investors to act accordingly: invest 50% now and the rest later if prices fall.
&#8220;I&#8217;m still a total believer in the stock market. I think it is very, very possible you could see the [<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/06/45932660/exclusive-sp-500-new-all-time-highs-again-2025">S&amp;P 500</a>] skyrocket. I am a total believer in dividend-paying stocks,&#8221; she said. And if you don't need the income now, she added, &#8220;it is essential that you are reinvesting those dividends.&#8221;
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Suze Orman Believes The Stock Market Will Continue Climbing 'Without A Shadow Of A Doubt'

Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) just did the unimaginable: it leaped over Microsoft to become the most valuable company in the world on Thursday, with a market capitalization crossing $3.7 trillion. But as the chipmaker solidifies its position as the foundation of the AI era, one segment of Wall Street is somewhat lagging behind — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">semiconductor ETFs</a>.
Despite Nvidia&#8217;s historical rise, some of the largest ETFs that follow the semiconductor space are still predominantly weighted toward legacy chipmakers —companies that dominated the PC and mobile era, but whose trajectories are now threatened by the AI revolution.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Not All Chip ETFs Are Built For The AI Race</h2>
Take a look at the two heavyweights: the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>). Both have seen strong returns, thanks in large part to Nvidia's outperformance, but scratch beneath the surface, and you'll notice they still allocate sizable weight to companies like Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>), and Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), which haven't benefited nearly as much from the AI arms race.
SMH, for example, has Nvidia at about 20.5%, and Intel continues to hold on to a healthy 3.7% of the portfolio in spite of its failure to gain ground in the GPU segment. SOXX&#8217;s own positioning is similarly slanted — Nvidia is a top holding, but legacy companies comprise a bigger-than-anticipated portion of the roster.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Winners Vs. Legacy Players</h2>
Here&#8217;s the irony: Nvidia&#8217;s success is being fueled to a great extent by hyperscalers such as Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet — firms which are building out AI infrastructure at a very fast clip. That demand, in turn, is fueling interest in AI-focused semiconductors — GPUs, networking processors, model-training memory, optimized memory, and even the tailor-made AI chips manufactured by companies such as Broadcom and Marvell Technology.
But most broad semiconductor ETFs still portray an outdated vision of the industry, one still led by general-purpose computing and consumer hardware cycles, rather than AI computing.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The ETF Innovators Catching On</h2>
There are some ETFs that have turned. The Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXQ#NASDAQ">SOXQ</a>) and the SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>) do it differently. XSD is equal-weighted, reducing Nvidia&#8217;s weighting but offering a more equalized reflection of the sector, including newer or niche companies such as Ambarella (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBA#NASDAQ">AMBA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), which are also being boosted by AI-related trends.
And then there are thematic ETFs such as the Roundhill Generative AI ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHAT#NYSE">CHAT</a>), not semiconductor pure plays, but more representative of next-generation AI infrastructure, including semis that actually underpin the boom.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Concentration Conundrum</h2>
Nvidia&#8217;s ascent has also brought a novel challenge: the risk of concentration. SMH and SOXX each have more than one-fifth of their portfolios invested in a single stock, a fantastic ride on the way up, but potentially perilous if attitudes reverse.
That risk is aggravated by underperformance from other holdings. Intel, for example, has fallen about 27% in the past year. So while the front-page ETF returns appear solid, they&#8217;re disproportionately reliant on a single ticker.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Time For A Chip ETF Makeover?</h2>
Investors betting on the future of semiconductors might need to rethink their exposure. In an AI-dominated world, chipmakers are no longer a monolith, and ETFs that treat them as such may underdeliver.
As Nvidia continues to achieve milestones and propel the AI ecosystem forward, the question for ETF issuers is simple: Will they adapt for the AI age, or continue playing the greatest hits of the previous chip cycle?
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Nvidia Just Became The World's Most Valuable Stock; Is It Time For A Semiconductor ETF Rethink?

Shares of Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and other semiconductor giants surged on Tuesday, riding a wave of market optimism following reports of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46079549/tech-stocks-eye-record-highs-crude-drops-to-64-on-iran-israel-truce-whats-driving-markets-tuesday">ceasefire</a> agreement between Israel and Iran.
What To Know: The positive geopolitical news helped quell investor fears and fueled a broad market rally, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 climbing 1.53%.
The semiconductor sector, which had faced headwinds late last week, saw a significant rebound. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) jumped 3.67%, erasing recent losses.
This renewed confidence comes after a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46035836/nvidia-broadcom-marvell-and-other-chip-stocks-fall-on-unexpected-us-move">sharp downturn</a> last Friday, when reports suggested the U.S. plans to revoke waivers allowing chipmakers to ship American technology to their factories in China. That news had sent shares of major players like Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor tumbling.
What Else: The shadow of U.S.-China trade relations looms still large over Intel. The reports from last Friday regarding the potential cancellation of waivers for chipmakers to export American technology to China represent a direct threat to Intel&#8217;s extensive operations and revenue streams.
While the immediate market focus on Tuesday may have shifted to geopolitical optimism, this underlying issue remains a critical concern for investors.
A significant portion of Intel&#8217;s manufacturing and sales is tied to China, and any move to restrict its access to that market could have substantial long-term financial implications.
INTC Price Action: Intel shares closed higher by 6.42% to $22.55 on Tuesday. According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, Inte7 has a 52-week high of $37.16 and a 52-week low of $17.66.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy INTC Stock</h1>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share — or fractional share — of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument.
For example, in Intel&#8217;s case, it is the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment. Image: Shutterstock

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Intel (INTC) Shares Rise As Chip Stocks Rebound On Geopolitical Optimism

Shares of chip stocks are trading higher amid overall market strength on Israel-Iran ceasefire hopes.

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">Semiconductor ETFs</a> were shaken on Friday after a report from The Wall Street Journal indicated that the Trump administration is likely to reimpose stricter trade restrictions on China, a step that promises to revive the U.S.-China tech skirmishes at exactly the wrong time, as the AI-driven chip rally was taking off.
The <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/china/u-s-prepares-action-targeting-allies-chip-plants-in-china-10ab18a8">report </a>states that U.S. Commerce Department official Jeffrey Kessler warned global chipmakers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix (OTCPK: HXSCF) that their existing waivers, which allow them to run chip factories in China with access to American-made equipment, may be revoked at any time. Although a Commerce Department spokesperson later said that chipmakers can continue to remain in China, the threat&#8217;s chilling effect was swift.
TSMC dropped as much as 2.5%, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) declined some 2%. NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) dropped more than 1.15%. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46035836/nvidia-broadcom-marvell-and-other-chip-stocks-fall-on-unexpected-us-move">Equipment companies were not spared</a>: Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) lost more than 1.5%.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ETF Fallout: SMH, SOXX, SOXQ In The Crosshairs</h1>
ETF investors weren&#8217;t immune to the bloodbath. Large chip ETFs such as the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) plunged, dragged down by their significant exposures to Nvidia, TSMC, ASML, and other U.S. chip equipment giants.
SMH has more than 21% in Nvidia,11.5% of its holdings in TSMC and substantial positions in both ASML and Applied Materials.
SOXX, which follows the PHLX Semiconductor Index, is also exposed to U.S.-based chipmakers which might feel the downstream effect of tighter curbs.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Looking Ahead: Winners, Losers — And Hedged Plays</h1>
The potential policy change also brings new issues for supply chain resilience and whether deglobalization themes will gain momentum. Investors can start rotating into ETFs with greater U.S.-exposure or into funds that track beneficiaries of reshoring, including:
First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXL#NASDAQ">FTXL</a>), which veers towards domestic chipmakers.
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COWZ#BATS">COWZ</a>), now used more as a defensive equity holding that avoids semis.
SPDR S&amp;P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIMS#NYSE">SIMS</a>) and others with little China-exposure chip-related holdings.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Conclusion</h1>
Although the suggested curbs are not yet agreed and finalized, the reaction in the market highlights how sensitive semiconductor assets are to policy changes. For AI-fueled chip wave ETF investors, this may be a wake-up call, one where geopolitics is as powerful as earnings or the cycle of innovation.
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TSMC, ASML, Nvidia Drag Down Chip ETFs Amid Trump-Era Policy Revival

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) rose at the open Friday morning, continuing a strong week with a 12.5% gain. This week&#8217;s upward momentum is partly fueled by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45978843/amd-stock-is-up-10-this-week-whats-going-on">unconfirmed rumors</a> of a major &#8220;GPU win&#8221; with Amazon Web Services and a bullish outlook from Wall Street.
What To Know: Earlier in the week, the stock began its rapid ascent following a report from CNBC highlighting market speculation about an expanded partnership with Amazon&#8217;s cloud computing arm. 
This news was compounded by a positive assessment from Piper Sandler analyst Harsh Kumar, who reiterated an &#8220;Overweight&#8221; rating on AMD and increased the price target to $140. 
Kumar <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/06/45955190/amd-stock-is-soaring-monday-whats-going-on">pointed</a> to AMD&#8217;s upcoming product launches and its burgeoning AI business as key drivers for future growth, underscoring the chipmaker&#8217;s robust, multi-level relationship with Amazon.
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This combination of events has ignited investor optimism. A potential deal with a market leader like AWS signifies a massive future revenue stream and a significant foothold in the competitive AI and data center markets. 
Analyst upgrades often act as a strong buy signal, boosting investor confidence. This speculation on future earnings and strengthened competitive positioning against rivals is a primary catalyst for the stock&#8217;s impressive weekly performance. Amazon already holds a disclosed $84.4 million stake in AMD.
Investors can gain exposure to&nbsp;AMD by&nbsp;investing&nbsp;in the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>).
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AMD Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Advanced Micro Devices&#8217; case, it is in the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment. According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, AMD has a 52-week high of $187.28 and a 52-week low of $76.48.
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What's Going On With AMD Stock?

Texas Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) on Wednesday announced a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/n45994353/texas-instruments-plans-to-invest-more-than-60-billion-to-manufacture-billions-of-foundational-sem" rel="noreferrer noopener">$60 billion plan</a> to expand U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing, marking what the company says is the largest investment in foundational chip production in the nation&#8217;s history.
The multi-year project will include seven fabrication plants across three sites in Texas and Utah. The move is expected to create over 60,000 jobs and boost production of analog and embedded chips used in smartphones, vehicles, satellites, and AI systems.
The plan aligns with the Trump administration&#8217;s effort to bring critical tech manufacturing back onshore.
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TI&#8217;s Sherman, Texas mega-site will see the most significant buildout, with up to $40 billion allocated for four 300mm fabs, two already under construction and two more in planning.
In Richardson, the RFAB2 plant is scaling toward full production, while in Lehi, Utah, the company is ramping up its first 300mm wafer fab at that location.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), Medtronic, NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and SpaceX are backing the initiative. Apple CEO Tim Cook called the project a key driver of U.S. manufacturing. Ford&#8217;s Jim Farley cited its importance for auto supply chains.
Medtronic credited TI with maintaining chip flow during shortages, and SpaceX praised TI&#8217;s chips for enabling its Starlink internet service.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick called TI &#8220;a bedrock American company&#8221; and said the administration&#8217;s partnership with the chipmaker would help sustain domestic semiconductor production for decades.
Texas Instruments has a 52-week high of $220.39 and a low of $139.95. The stock dropped roughly 37% from its peak in November to its trough in April. Since then, it has rebounded over 40% from those lows and is now up about 6% year to date, trading around 3% above its 50-day simple moving average.
Related ETFs: iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>), VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>)
Price Action: TXN shares are trading higher by 1.25% to $200.16 at last check Wednesday.
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Texas Instruments Announces $60 Billion US Semiconductor Manufacturing Boost

Intel Corp&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) stock pushed higher Tuesday afternoon, despite a lack of company-specific news for the session. The stock appears to be higher amid general, broader <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/06/45750739/qqq-etf-just-saw-its-second-best-month-of-inflows-ever-heres-why">tech sector</a> enthusiasm.
What To Know: Tuesday&#8217;s rally came even as CFO David Zinsner recently revealed at a J.P. Morgan conference that initial production volumes for external customers on its upcoming 18A and 14A manufacturing technologies would be &#8220;insignificant.&#8221; 
He <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45456613/intel-cfo-says-new-chip-output-for-clients-will-be-minimal-eyes-foundry-breakeven-by-2027">projects</a> the company's foundry business, which needs billions in revenue to become viable, won't break even until 2027, a long road for a turnaround plan that has seen the chipmaker's stock plunge over 30% in the last year.
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This sober outlook follows a disappointing second-quarter forecast and analyst concerns that its first-quarter beat was merely due to customers <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/05/45456613/intel-cfo-says-new-chip-output-for-clients-will-be-minimal-eyes-foundry-breakeven-by-2027">pre-buying</a> ahead of potential tariffs. The challenges, particularly in data centers where rivals AMD and Nvidia Corp gained significant market share, culminated in the 2024 ousting of former CEO Pat Gelsinger.
However, the market's focus could be elsewhere. A recent Bank of America <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst-color/25/06/45845825/ai-momentum-powers-nvidia-arm-and-chip-supply-chain-in-bofa-recap">tech conference</a> highlighted a bullish tone across computing, with analysts raising price targets on AI-leader Nvidia Corp, CPU-designer Arm Holdings and equipment makers KLA Corp and Lam Research. 
This industry-wide optimism, fueled by the dominance of the &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; and massive May inflows into tech funds like the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 ETF, is creating a powerful updraft for all semiconductor names, allowing Intel to float higher on sector sentiment rather than its own challenging fundamentals.
Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, Intel is trading sharply higher Tuesday afternoon, up 8.13% at a price of $22.15. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) was also in positive territory, showing a gain of 1.96% at a price of $261.99.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy INTC Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Intel&#8217;s case, it is in the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
INTC has a 52-week high of $37.16 and a 52-week low of $17.66.

Intel (INTC) Stock Is Up 8% Today: What's Going On?

Markets have entered a rare calm zone. After months of economic hand-wringing and geopolitical jitters, investor nerves seem to have settled. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/volatility#:~:text=Volatile%20markets%20are%20a%20part,decisions%20based%20on%20careful%20analysis.">Volatility has been</a> bleeding out of the system, quietly and relentlessly.
Charlie Bilello's tweet grabbed attention this week:
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The 63% decline in the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24VIX&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$VIX</a> over the last 9 weeks is the biggest volatility crash in history.<a href="https://t.co/rQuXrxVpWs">https://t.co/rQuXrxVpWs</a> <a href="https://t.co/4d1muTTXfC">pic.twitter.com/4d1muTTXfC</a>
&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1931702139438481703?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The CBOE Volatility Index or VIX has dropped a staggering 63% over the last nine weeks &#8211; the steepest crash in its history. That plunge comes as the S&amp;P 500 Index gently climbed over the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45831332/sp-500-hits-6000-level-following-positive-jobs-data-investor-sentiment-improves-fear-index-remains-in-greed-zone">awaited 6,000 level</a>, shrugging off recent geopolitical noise.
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The VIX is now near 17, well under its long-term average of around 20 &#8211; a level that would normally raise eyebrows. That signals traders aren't building in much fear. Instead, they're letting the calm ride—not even hiccupping into early summer.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2017 Deja Vu? Or New Dynamics</h2>
But history warns that deep calm can mask hidden risks. 
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Think late 2017: a suppressed VIX and steady S&amp;P rally laid the groundwork for early 2018's brutal snapback. Those who dismissed growing tail risks were caught flat-footed.
We're seeing similar dynamics this time: the VIX remains subdued, but subtle signals — like flattened skew and a sticky VVIX — suggest investors are quietly hedging rather than celebrating.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Are High-Beta Arenas The Next Market Move?</h2>
Sector-wise, this serenity has pumped up high-beta arenas. Tech-centric ETFs like the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) are pacing the gains while momentum names, especially the Magnificent Seven, continue to dominate flows. XLK has gained about 11% and SMH is up about 16% over the past month alone. The Mag 7-tracking Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#BATS">MAGS</a>) is up 10.75% over the last month.
Meanwhile, defensive pockets like consumer staples and utilities aren't moving enough to signal that safety trades are safe.
Recent headlines may have cooled rising tensions with China and delivered solid jobs data, offering a backdrop of optimism. Some strategists even see room for the S&amp;P to drift to <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/third-time-lucky-citi-changes-its-s-p-target-once-more-after-index-hits-6-000-bd3fac80">6,300</a> or beyond later this year. Yet complacency is a restless beast.
The real question now is whether this serene setup turns into a springboard for more upside… or an overdue reversal. Without obvious catalysts &#8211; Fed moves, unexpected inflation or global shocks &#8211; the market may stay mellow. 
But volatility has a reputation for snapping back suddenly. And when it does, high-growth and leveraged names are often the first to feel the burn.
For now, investors have a choice: ride the calm or prepare for the turbulence when it returns. Quiet markets are attractive. Just don't mistake that silence for safety.
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S&P 500's Steady Climb To 6000 Just Killed The VIX – What This Volatility Crash Means For The Next Market Move

Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) once again emerged as the world&#8217;s most valuable publicly traded company, overtaking Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) on Tuesday to reach a mind-blowing $3.45 trillion market cap. That means the chipmaker&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/05/45524565/nvidias-1-trillion-comeback-shows-deepseek-no-longer-spooks-wall-street">valuation has rebounded by more than $1 trillion</a> from an 11-month low reached in early April amid heightened tariff uncertainties.
The rally in the tech giant&#8217;s stock, fueled by unrelenting demand for its high-caliber chips and data center hardware, is boosting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF portfolios</a> with high exposure to it.
With artificial-intelligence (AI) infrastructure cementing its position as the foundation of modern computing, investors are piling into Nvidia-heavy ETFs, all in on the chipmaker&#8217;s ongoing dominance of the business.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI Power Play</h2>
Despite U.S. export restrictions and mounting geopolitical complications, Nvidia&#8217;s businesses have powered ahead. The company&#8217;s first-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45657660/nvidia-q1-highlights-china-export-ban-hits-results-but-jensen-huang-says-demand-incredibly-strong">revenue jumped</a> 69% year-on-year to $44.06 billion, with the data center business contributing $39.1 billion alone, up 73% from last year.
The release of the chipmaker&#8217;s Blackwell GPUs, already being used in scale by Microsoft , Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and others, highlights the dominance of the company in AI acceleration. CEO Jensen Huang has <a href="https://www.halo-technologies.com/insights/nvidia-powers-ahead-strong-earnings-and-an-ai-future#:~:text=CEO%20Jensen%20Huang%3A%20%22AI%20Is%20Essential%20Infrastructure%22&amp;text=Countries%20around%20the%20world%20are,Jensen%20Huang%2C%20CEO%20of%20Nvidia.">said </a>that nations now see AI as &#8220;essential infrastructure,&#8221; positioning Nvidia in the midst of a global technological revolution.
The firm&#8217;s latest expansions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45602697/abu-dhabi-backed-g42-and-igenius-team-up-to-build-europes-most-powerful-ai-supercomputer-using-nvidia-chips-in-italy">AI factories </a>in Saudi Arabia and the U.S., a new Stargate infrastructure cluster in the UAE, and China-focused chip plans, further bolster its global ambitions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why This Matters For ETFs</h2>
The market&#8217;s renewed optimism on Nvidia is spreading through AI and semiconductor ETFs, many of which have large allocations to the stock. Below are some of the most significant such ETFs investors are watching, and each is up more than 10% in the past month:
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<td>VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>)</td>
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<td>Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOC#NYSE">SHOC</a>)</td>
<td>23.22%</td>
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<td>VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMHX#NASDAQ">SMHX</a>)</td>
<td>21.09%</td>
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<td>YieldMax Target 12 Semiconductor Option Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXY#NYSE">SOXY</a>)</td>
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These ETFs provide diversified exposure to semiconductors but are obviously riding Nvidia&#8217;s dominance in the AI gold rush.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">For The Daring: Single-Stock Leverage Plays</h2>
Risk-loving investors can also use leveraged single-stock ETFs that provide double daily exposure to Nvidia:
T-REX 2X Long NVIDIA Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDX#BATS">NVDX</a>), up more than 50% in the past month.
GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDL#NASDAQ">NVDL</a>), up more than 52% in the past month.
These tools, although risky, offer leveraged returns directly correlated with Nvidia stock movements, perfect for those bullish on sustained AI momentum.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bottom Line</h2>
Nvidia reclaiming market-cap crown is more than just a symbolic win. It&#8217;s a turning point in the evolution of the market, with AI infrastructure now at the forefront of portfolio strategies. For ETF investors, this translates to staying on top of those funds with high Nvidia exposure, not merely for what they own today, but for what the future of technology is quickly becoming.
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Shares of several semiconductor companies are trading higher amid GlobalFoundries' announcement to commit $16 billion towards US chip expansion, which may be buoying investor sentiment towards the space.

GlobalFoundries Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g45768528/globalfoundries-announces-16b-u-s-investment-to-reshore-essential-chip-manufacturing-and-accelerat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">plans to inject $16 billion</a> into expanding its semiconductor manufacturing and packaging operations across New York and Vermont facilities.
What Happened: The company announced on Wednesday that it aims to boost domestic chipmaking. 
The funding includes $13 billion for facility expansion and $3 billion for R&amp;D. The focus is on silicon photonics, GaN power technologies, and advanced packaging.
The announcement comes after the launch of the New York Advanced Packaging and Photonics Center—the first U.S.-based facility dedicated to silicon photonics packaging.
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Why It Matters: CEO Tim Breen said the AI boom is fueling demand for GF&#8217;s technologies. The company makes a proprietary FDX platform and silicon photonics solutions.
GlobalFoundries aims to support next-gen data centers and edge devices with energy-efficient, high-performance chips built in America.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the move exemplifies America&#8217;s latest reshoring efforts under the Trump administration.
Industry leaders, including Apple Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) Tim Cook, SpaceX&#8216;s Gwynne Shotwell, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) Lisa Su, and Qualcomm&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) Cristiano Amon, voiced support, citing the importance of a reliable U.S. semiconductor supply chain.
Related ETFs: iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) and VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>).
Price Action: GFS shares are trading higher by 1.50% at $37.42 on the last check on Wednesday.
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