The XSD Semiconductor ETF Pops 12%, But Has an Intel Problem

SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF ( NYSEARCA:XSD ) offers equal-weight exposure to the semiconductor sector, a structure that amplifies both opportunity and risk.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 20, 2026

Is State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Making its debut on 01/31/2006, smart beta exchange traded fund State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) provides investors broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 23, 2026

Can Generative AI Drive These 3 ETFs to 43% Gains This Year?

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF has heavy exposure to Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor. For equal-weight exposure, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF is a good option.

The Motley Fool • Jan 23, 2026

Should You Invest in the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD)?

The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was launched on January 31, 2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Technology - Semiconductors segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 13, 2026

Find the Next NVIDIA With This Semiconductor ETF

The AI trade proved its worth again last year, as tech stocks finished with a more than 22% gain. That led to the sector outperforming the broad S&P 500 for the 11th time in the past 12 years.

MarketBeat • Jan 2, 2026

XSD: Why AI-Name Chip Stocks Aren't Done Yet

State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF remains a buy, supported by strong momentum and a favorable technical setup. XSD outperformed the S&P 500 by 15 percentage points since July, with a 26% total return and a reasonable 25.1x P/E ratio. The ETF's modified equal-weight structure limits single-stock risk, with top 10 holdings at just 29.3% and a focus on US SMID caps.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 26, 2025

5 Best-Performing ETF Areas of Last Week

ETFs like BITI, EWY, XSD, AMDW, and CNRG have fared well last week on AI momentum, trade optimism and clean energy revival.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 20, 2025

XSD ETF: Upside Is Exhausted At This Point, But Stay On (Rating Downgrade)

XSD ETF provides a balanced exposure to the U.S. semiconductor market. The fund omits the overweight positions in top-tier chipmakers for the benefit of new disruptive technologies. XSD offers no meaningful upside at this point, but the AI market is evolving faster than expected.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 13, 2025

5 Best AI ETFs To Capture Massive Infrastructure Capex Spending

AI hyperscaler capex is set to nearly triple to $1.4T by 2027, fueling a multi-year demand wave for semiconductors and infrastructure. Top AI ETFs - SMH, XSD, SOXX, WTAI and SMHX - offer diversified or targeted exposure to leading beneficiaries of the AI infrastructure buildout. All five highlighted ETFs earn Buy Quant ratings, with strong momentum, low expenses, and high liquidity, making them attractive for both short- and long-term investors.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 8, 2025

From Buyer To Builder: How China Is Overcoming U.S. Semiconductor Sanctions

How the US chip embargo may have helped China become a global semiconductor player. The battle between the US and China for chip dominance.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 30, 2025