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