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

FTXL: The "Situational Awareness Trade" Still Favors AI-Enabling Chips

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) remains well positioned to benefit from ongoing AI infrastructure buildout, despite recent underperformance versus software-focused peers. FTXL's holdings in Intel, AMD, Broadcom, and Micron—totaling 36% weight—are poised to outperform as AI inference demand accelerates, favoring CPUs and memory over GPUs. FTXL trades at a 14% discount to SOXX on P/E, with a target price of $268.5, reflecting both valuation upside and exposure to the next AI growth phase.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 17, 2026

Micron Crosses $1,000: Here's How to Amplify the Trade with ETFs

Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) is back above the $1,000 mark, extending a 2026 rally that has made the memory-chip stock one of the market's hottest AI trades, keeping its leveraged ETF counterparts firmly in the spotlight.

Benzinga • Aug 17, 2026

Chart Of The Day: The Great 'Hot Money' Migration

The evidence suggests momentum traders are abandoning cryptocurrencies

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2026