The AI Trade Rotation: Money Is Moving Out of Chips and Into This

AI chip stocks have been huge winners so far in 2026. However, money appears to have flowed away from chips into software stocks in recent weeks.

The Motley Fool • 8 hours ago

Why The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) Plunged 21% in July

After a huge first half run, the semiconductor sector experienced a violent selloff in July. There were several headwinds during the month, including bearish writings from short-seller Michael Burry and the introduction of low-cost open-weights Chinese model Kimi K3.

The Motley Fool • Aug 7, 2026

An Unprecedented $1.2 Trillion Has Poured Into ETFs in 2026 — And That's Exactly What Should Worry Investors

The stock market has become remarkably efficient at turning every dip into a buying opportunity.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 6, 2026

Michael Burry bets against rally: 'We are near a major top, and possible 1987-type fall'

"I continue to believe it is possible we are near a major top, and possible a 1987-type fall," Burry said in a Tuesday Substack post. The S&P 500 jumped 1.9% Tuesday to its first record close since June, buoyed by stronger-than-expected corporate earnings and another drop in oil prices.

CNBC • Aug 4, 2026

It looks like 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry nailed his bet against AI chip stocks

Michael Burry likely won big with his bets against microchip stocks last month. The "Big Short" investor said he bet against the iShares Semiconductor ETF, which fell 21% in July.

Business Insider • Aug 4, 2026

Buy the SOXX Down 23% From Its Highs? Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Oracle Just Gave Investors 830 Billion Reasons to Do So.

The SOXX sold off 23% in July, with many core holdings down even more. Yet the major cloud companies all confirmed strong demand, accelerating revenue growth, and solid margins.

The Motley Fool • Aug 3, 2026

US signs letters of intent worth $874 million to boost semiconductor research

The U.S. Department of Commerce said on Tuesday it has signed letters ​of intent to provide $874 million in ‌incentives to seven companies developing semiconductor technologies for AI and advanced computing systems.

Reuters • Jul 30, 2026

A New Reality for the AI Trade

Microsoft eases AI fears

InvestorPlace • Jul 30, 2026

PSI Is Better Than SOXX For Dip Buying As The Chip Rally Broadens

Invesco Dynamic Semiconductor ETF is favored over SOXX due to broader semiconductor rally participation and a diversified, equipment-skewed portfolio. PSI's quantitative weighting and lower mega-cap concentration capture gains from AI-driven demand, especially as inference adoption accelerates across the chip market. PSI's outperformance depends on continued broad-based chip appreciation and durable AI traffic; risks include higher volatility from small-cap exposure and Chinese competition.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 30, 2026

Semiconductor Index Eyes $13,500 as Elliott Wave Bounce Takes Shape

SOX rebounded from a key Fibonacci target after breaking below $12K, renewing bullish expectations toward the $13,500 region before another potential decline.

FXEmpire • Jul 30, 2026