SOXX climbed 12.6% last month as semiconductor stocks gained. Yet top players have dropped quickly since then.
Intel, AMD, and Samsung swung sharply after Samsung’s weak earnings sparked broader sell-offs. Applied Materials plunged 10% on Tuesday while AMD lost 8%.
SOXX is now weighed against wider tech ETFs like IYW. Investors argue whether a dedicated chip fund or a diversified tech portfolio offers more stable returns.