Will Chip Boom Last Through 2027? ETFs in Focus

The semiconductor boom could extend through 2027, but oversupply risks and China's growing chipmaking capabilities raise questions. Explore five semiconductor ETFs to watch.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 22, 2026

Buy the Dip in Semiconductor Stocks & ETFs?

Semiconductor stocks have pulled back despite strong AI demand and bullish revenue forecasts. Explore chip ETFs with relatively lower P/E ratios.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 16, 2026

Is First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) made its debut on 09/20/2016, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 12, 2026

5 ETF Areas That Have Nearly Doubled in First Nine Months of 2026

Geopolitical tensions, oil shocks and the AI boom have fueled huge ETF gains in 2026. Explore five ETF areas up at least 85%.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 24, 2026

Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Technology - Semiconductors segment of the equity market, look no further than the First Trust NASDAQ Semiconductor ETF (FTXL), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 20, 2016.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 21, 2026

FTXL: A 120% Semiconductor Winner With A Very Different Playbook

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) delivered a 119.6% one-year return, outperforming SOXX and SMH with a distinct, less Nvidia-heavy portfolio. FTXL's factor-driven, cash-flow-weighted methodology produced recent outperformance, but its sustainability post-September rebalance is uncertain given potential portfolio shifts. I rate FTXL a Hold due to high valuation (P/E ~35), a premium 0.60% fee, and the unpredictability of future factor leadership after such an exceptional run.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026

ETFs to Buy as Broadcom Slides Despite Better-Than-Expected Q3 Earnings

Broadcom's AI revenues are surging, but softer guidance has weighed on shares, highlighting ETFs that offer diversified exposure to its growth.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 3, 2026

Forget SMH and Its 87% Year: Three Semiconductor Funds Did Much Better

SMH delivered a jaw-dropping year, yet three semiconductor funds quietly left it in the dust by betting on corners of the chip market that most investors completely ignored.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 27, 2026

The Biggest Risk Facing the First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) Right Now

The First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:FTXL) has been one of the cleanest ways to own the AI buildout without picking a single winner, and holders have been paid handsomely: FTXL is up roughly 76% year to date and about 134% over the last year, closing at $228.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 20, 2026

How Much of Your Portfolio Should Actually Be in FTXL

Semiconductor exposure is the most concentrated bet most retirement investors already own without realizing it, because chipmakers dominate the top of both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 20, 2026