Investors piled a record sum into a leveraged semiconductor ETF last week. Things didn't work out.

Traders making bullish bets on chip stocks are getting walloped this month, as renewed fears emerged about investment returns on the buildout of artificial intelligence.

Market Watch • 18 hours ago

Chip Stocks Are Sliding—Why Is Smart Money Buying?

The semiconductor sector recently absorbed a noticeable shock, pulling back sharply over the last month. While broader market jitters regarding artificial intelligence investments and geopolitical trade tensions prompted risk-off behavior among some investors, underlying liquidity flows tell a distinctly different story.

MarketBeat • Oct 20, 2026

2 ETFs to Watch for Outsized Volume in Semiconductor Trading

SOXS and SOXL see trading volumes surge to 1.53 and 1.48 times their averages, respectively, as semiconductor ETFs post sharply divergent daily moves.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 20, 2026

The Buying Opportunities Hidden in the Chip Stock Chaos

Few, if any, chip names have been left unscathed from the brutal selloff. But it's a chance to hunt for bargains.

Barrons • Oct 16, 2026

SOXL ETF Shares Rise 5% After Key Trading Signal

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:SOXL) experienced a significant Power Inflow alert, a key bullish indicator that is closely tracked by traders who value order flow analytics, specifically institutional and retail order flow data.

Benzinga • Oct 13, 2026

Jim Cramer isn't giving up on semiconductor stocks despite the sell off. Here's why

CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors shouldn't give up on semiconductor stocks despite the recent sell-off, arguing that strong demand for chips continues to support the industry's long-term growth. Cramer highlighted Micron's long-term customer agreements and the expanding use of CPUs from Intel and AMD as reasons the sector's underlying fundamentals remain strong.

CNBC • Oct 13, 2026

Chip Stocks Roar Higher, Led By These Lesser-Known Names

The Philadelphia semiconductor index, known as SOX, on Friday rose to its highest level in three months.

Investors Business Daily • Oct 2, 2026

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 09/27/2026

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.

ETF Trends • Sep 29, 2026

SOXL: Not The Time For Leverage In Semis

I remain bullish on semiconductors, supported by strong AI demand across GPUs, custom ASICs, memory, networking, and foundries. SOXX trades at roughly 20x forward earnings, which I do not view as excessive given current growth. The problem is timing: Semiconductors have rebounded sharply while 10Y yields exceed 5%, Brent remains above $100, and the Fed is tightening again.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 29, 2026

Behind the Screens: VettaFi Team Shares Their Favorite Tickers

The VettaFi Editorial team met for a New York City onsite this week, confabbing over the latest news and important changes in the ETF ecosystem. As part of that gathering, writers and editors came together to share some of their favorite ETFs and ETF tickers, celebrating the creativity and innovation throughout.

ETF Trends • Sep 25, 2026