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The fund, under normal circumstances, invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowing for investment purposes) in financial instruments, such as swap agreements, and securities of the index, ETFs that track the index and other financial instruments that provide daily leveraged exposure to the index or ETFs that track the index. The index measures the performance of domestic companies engaged in the design, distribution, manufacture and sale of semiconductors. The fund is non-diversified.

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최근 선출된 네덜란드 총리는 ASML 홀딩 NV(NASDAQ:ASML)가 중국 기업들에 수리 및 유지 관리 서비스를 지원하는 것을 차단할 것으로 예상된다.

네덜란드 정부의 표적이 된 ASML의 중국 사업: 동서 긴장의 중심에 있는 반도체 기업들

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Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund(NYSE:XLK)가 5% 이상 하락하고 광범위한 시장 성과를 측정하는 S&amp;P 500 지수보다 저조한 성과를 거두면서 8월 2일로 끝난 주에 기술 분야가 급락했다. 지난주에 해당 부문을 끌어온 요인에 대한 요약과 이러한 주식이 단기 및 중기적으로 어디로 향하고 있는지에 대한 전망은 다음과 같다.

기술주 급락에 Invesco QQQ Trust는 조정 구간 진입, 엔비디아는 지난주 5% 이상 하락

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엔비디아(NASDAQ:NVDA)는 반도체 회사들과 매그니피센트 7 주식들 중에서 눈에 띄는 성과를 거두었다. 그런데 2024년 하반기까지 선두 자리를 유지할 수 있을까?

단독: 엔비디아의 높은 주가는 &#39;일부 투자자들에게 일시 중지&#39;를 제공, 전문가는 재평가를 경고

Direxion Managing Director Ed Egilinsky spoke to Benzinga about the sectors likely to benefit from the Federal Reserve&#8217;s potential rate cuts as well as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-presidential-election">2024 presidential election</a>.
&#8220;In the current rotation trade environment, there are several sectors that could be impacted such as the Financials, Energy, Tech, and Healthcare/Biotech,&#8221; Egilinsky said. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Semiconductors &#8211; Driving The Tech Sector</h3>
Egilinsky emphasized the significant role of semiconductors in the tech sector's recent success. 
&#8220;The tech sector has continued to be a leader in 2024, with semiconductors once again outpacing the broader tech space,&#8221; he said. This trend is partly due to the excitement surrounding AI.
For traders looking to leverage this momentum, Egilinsky said, &#8220;We have seen inflows YTD with both our Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>) and Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXS#NYSE">SOXS</a>), as traders contemplate the next directional move.&#8221; 
These ETFs are designed to capture short-term fluctuations in the semiconductor sector, offering investors tools to capitalize on its ongoing growth.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sector Sensitivity Amid Political, Economic Shifts</h3>
With Election Day on Nov. 5, Egilinsky highlighted how policy changes could affect various sectors in 2025.
&#8220;The election outcome could have a major impact on policy and should create directional volatility in areas sensitive to policy shifts such as healthcare/biotech, financials, and energy,&#8221; he explained. 
Leveraged and inverse ETFs are poised to see increased activity depending on these policy changes:
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<li>Direxion Daily S&amp;P Biotech Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LABU#NYSE">LABU</a>) and Direxion Daily S&amp;P Biotech Bear 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LABD#NYSE">LABD</a>),</li>
<li>Direxion Energy Bull 2X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERX#NYSE">ERX</a>) and Direxion Daily Energy Bear 2X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERY#NYSE">ERY</a>)</li>
<li>Direxion Financial Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAS#NYSE">FAS</a>) and Direxion Financial Bear 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAZ#NYSE">FAZ</a>) </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Diversifying Beyond The Magnificent Seven</h3>
Egilinsky also discussed the challenge of diversifying beyond the top-performing Magnificent Seven stocks: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
&#8220;We see many investors looking to diversify beyond the Magnificent Seven stocks,&#8221; he said. For those seeking broader exposure, the Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQE#NASDAQ">QQQE</a>) offers an equal weight approach to the NASDAQ 100 Index, potentially providing additional sources of returns.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Real Estate, Utilities: Benefiting From Rate Cut Expectations</h3>
Egilinsky also noted the performance of real estate and utilities in light of anticipated rate cuts. 
&#8220;The Real Estate and Utilities markets recently hit two-year highs as the realization that the Fed will start cutting interest rates has helped both sectors be amongst the best-performing sectors thus far this quarter,&#8221; he said.
For investors looking to ride this momentum, ETFs like the Direxion Daily Utilities Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTSL#NYSE">UTSL</a>) and Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRN#NYSE">DRN</a>) are worth considering.
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The Netherlands' recently elected prime minister is expected to block ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40301217">from assisting Chinese companies with repair and maintenance services</a>.
Dutch company ASML is a top player in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">semiconductor</a> industry, and the only supplier of extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, which are required to manufacture the world's most powerful chips.
The move is expected to vastly affect China's ability to produce advanced semiconductors and could also hurt ASML's business, as it would deter Chinese companies from purchasing new ASML machines.
ASML stock traded higher earlier in the day Thursday, potentially in sympathy with NVIDIA Corp&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38800273/chinas-semiconductor-spending-tops-us-with-142b-commitment-global-chip-race-heats-up">quarterly results</a>, which broadly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40630439/semiconductor-etfs-rally-despite-nvidia-dip-10-chipmakers-defy-the-ai-darlings-drop">boosted the chips and AI sectors</a>. ASML stock ultimately ended the session slightly negative at $887.71. 
What Happened: The government of Dick Schoof, who came into power in The Netherlands in July, will apparently not renew ASML's licenses to repair and maintain their products in China. This includes providing spare parts as well as having ASML employees stationed at Chinese companies, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-29/the-netherlands-to-put-more-curbs-on-asml-s-china-chip-business?srnd=homepage-europe&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a> reported. 
Semiconductor production lines are extremely complex and require fixed personnel to provide maintenance service. ASML has 10,000 customer support employees on staff, including service engineers and applications specialists, some of whom are permanently placed at foreign manufacturing companies.
So far, Chinese companies have not been able to purchase extreme ultraviolet lithography machines from ASML. The new rule would involve the servicing of ASML's deep ultraviolet lithography, which are second-in-line in the company's product roster and are held by Chinese tech companies like Huawei.
The latest EUV machine from ASML runs about $380 million, and the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38842448/taiwan-semi-flags-high-costs-of-asmls-latest-chip-machines">has sold it to </a>Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37071728/intel-gears-up-for-future-with-asmls-advanced-chip-machine-set-to-advance-ai-processing">Intel Corp</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), among others.
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Impact On ASML: China remains ASML's largest market, and has been so for the last four consecutive quarters, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-17/asml-s-surging-china-sales-underscore-us-threat-of-tighter-curbs?sref=TBDibEcD">reports</a>. Exports to the country represented <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39808860/asml-beats-q2-earnings-expectations-with-strong-china-sales-ai-chip-demand">49% of the company's sales in the second quarter</a> of this year.
While the company's exclusive product offer has allowed it to remain present in China's market despite export controls, new restrictions will further incentivize China to develop the technology it needs to manufacture advanced chips with fully local technology.
Chinese tech giant Huawei recently announced its latest chip series are in line <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/06/39227871/nvidias-ai-chip-has-a-tough-competitor-from-china-huaweis-latest-ascend-910b">with Nvidia's high-level A100 chips in some tests</a>.
US Pressure Abroad Is Working: China is already under intense pressure from the U.S. to slow down its semiconductor industry. The Biden administration has released a battery of measures aimed at hampering China's growth in the sector and boosting the U.S. domestic industry.
The moves have been framed within the context of national security, as semiconductors are key parts in advanced military equipment and in the development of high-end artificial intelligence, among other applications that could influence the geopolitical power balance.
In 2022, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/22/10/29273679/chinas-semiconductor-industry-decapitated-overnight-what-annihilation-looks-like-1">Biden threatened to revoke citizen privileges to U.S. persons</a> working with Chinese semiconductor companies, causing an exodus of American tech workers from the Asian nation.
Just last month, the government enacted an executive order <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/08/33683351/biden-targets-chinas-semiconductors-and-ai-with-new-order-restricting-investments">restricting U.S. investment in Chinese high-tech sectors</a> including semiconductors.
The moves are in line with other measures aimed at boosting the American domestic chip industry, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/07/39592660/biden-administration-pumps-504m-to-boost-ai-chip-innovation-in-tech-hubs">including tax breaks and billion-dollar funding packages</a>.
Recently, the Biden administration issued a new rule expanding U.S. powers to bar tech exports into China from countries such as Japan, the Netherlands and South Korea <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/40078235/biden-rule-on-semiconductor-exports-to-china-is-huge-positive-for-chip-sector-suppl">when U.S. technology is involved</a>.
The U.S. used this rule to influence Schoof's upcoming decision, Bloomberg reported, as the Biden administration pushes to steer its allies against Chinese technological growth.
A spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce said this week that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40546725/china-slams-us-for-including-chinese-firms-in-export-control-list-undermines-the-international-trade">U.S. actions undermine "international trade order and rules"</a> and disrupt the "security and stability of global industrial and supply chains."
While the Chinese government <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38800273/chinas-semiconductor-spending-tops-us-with-142b-commitment-global-chip-race-heats-up">has invested more than the U.S.</a> in boosting its domestic semiconductor industry, the country still lags behind in developing its own technology to become independent from foreign suppliers, many of whom are based in countries that align with U.S. political interests.
The largest semiconductor ETFs can be affected by geopolitical moves. These include VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>), iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) and Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>).
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ASML's China Business In Crosshairs Of Dutch Government: Semiconductors At Center Of East-West Tensions

In the wake of Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) recent earnings announcement, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) associated with the company have shown diverse responses.
What Happened: As per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, after the earnings report, GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDL#NASDAQ">NVDL</a>) saw a decrease of 3.41% in pre-market trading. Concurrently, T-Rex 2X Inverse NVIDIA Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDQ#BATS">NVDQ</a>) experienced a rise of 3.48%.
Other ETFs like ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USD#NYSE">USD</a>) and Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 2X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDU#NASDAQ">NVDU</a>) also witnessed a decline of 1.90% and 3.48% respectively. On the contrary, Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) saw an increase of 1.09% and 0.57% respectively.
The varied responses from NVDA ETFs came in the aftermath of Nvidia&#8217;s latest quarterly earnings report.
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Why It Matters: Nvidia ETFs had shown mixed trading activity prior to the earnings announcement as well. The earnings report revealed that Nvidia had surpassed expectations for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40613050/nvidia-q2-earnings-guidance-top-street-view-as-ai-fuels-record-data-center-revenue-gross-margin-fal">second quarter driven</a> by strong data center revenue.
However, the Jensen Huang-led chip company&#8217;s gross margin had contracted from the first quarter, leading to a 3.6% drop in shares in after-hours trading. This could explain the varied responses among Nvidia ETFs following the earnings announcement.
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Nvidia ETFs Split In Pre-Market After Jensen Huang-Led Chip Giant Exceeds Q2 Expectations

ETFs that allow investing in Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) are showing mixed reactions on Wednesday pre-market ahead of the Jensen Huang-led company&#8217;s earnings call.
What Happened: According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40534794/nvidia-is-next-weeks-top-stock-market-strategist-says-why-best-long-term-idea-is-just-buy-nvidia-and">Benzinga Pro</a>, at the time of writing, Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>) was trading higher by 1.14%, while Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXS#NYSE">SOXS</a>) was down by 0.85%.
VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) was trading 0.40% higher, and ETF Opportunities Trust T-Rex 2X Long NVIDIA Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDX#BATS">NVDX</a>) also increased by 1.09%.
Meanwhile, GraniteShares 2x Short NVDA Daily ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVD#NASDAQ">NVD</a>) fell by 1.20%, whereas GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDL#NASDAQ">NVDL</a>) gained 0.98%.
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Why It Matters: Investors are keenly observing Nvidia ahead of its earnings report, which is anticipated to significantly impact the market. A Morgan Stanley analyst expressed confidence in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40570314/top-nvidia-analyst-sees-no-major-impact-from-blackwell-delay-but-flags-one-caveat-h">Nvidia&#8217;s ability to meet high expectations</a>, despite potential delays in Blackwell shipments. The analyst, Joseph Moore, maintained an Overweight rating and a $144 price target for Nvidia shares.
Moreover, Goldman Sachs highlighted the potential for a significant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40592599/nvidia-stock-poised-for-major-298b-market-jolt-as-q2-earnings-loom-says-goldman-sachs-can-you-im">market value fluctuation</a>, estimating a possible $298 billion swing following Nvidia&#8217;s second-quarter earnings report. This projection is based on options pricing data, which suggests a potential 9% move in Nvidia stock in either direction.
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NVDL, SOXL And Other Chip-Stock Tracking ETFs Trade Mixed Ahead Of Nvidia Earnings: Here's Why

ETFs across various categories pulled in $4.4 billion in capital last week, pushing the year-to-date inflows to $532 billion. U.S. fixed-income ETFs led the way with $3.4 billion in inflows, followed by inflows of $2.4 billion in leveraged ETFs and $2.2 billion in U.S. equity ETFs.
Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (ARCA:VOO), Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares (ARCA:SOXL), SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (ARCA:BIL), Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqq#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) and Schwab Intermediate-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (ARCA:SCHR) dominated the top creation list last week.
Wall Street witnessed a rollercoaster ride last week, dropping sharply and then climbing up. The S&amp;P 500 recouped all its losses to end the week after the Aug 5 steep sell-off prompted by fears of a recession following weak jobs data. The Dow Jones Industrial Index shed 0.6% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index fell 0.2% last week.
The batch of early last week&#39;s data showed weakening labor markets and a slump in manufacturing that spurred recession concerns and battered global stock markets. Though these data signal a slowdown, the U.S. economy is far from recession anytime soon. The latest data shows that U.S. services sector activity rebounded from a four-year low in July amid a rise in orders and employment. The ISM survey&#39;s new orders measure rebounded to 52.4 from 47.3 in June, which was the lowest since December 2022.
Investors are betting that the Fed will respond to signs of weakness in the economy with more aggressive interest rate cuts. Per CME Group data, most investors expect larger cuts in the September meeting, with futures implying a 51% probability of a 50 bps cut and 49% odds of a 25 bps reduction. Lower interest rates generally lead to reduced borrowing costs, which help businesses expand their operations more easily, resulting in increased profitability. This, in turn, stimulates economic growth and provides a boost to the stock market.
We have detailed the ETFs below:
Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF
Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF topped the asset flow creation last week, gathering $3 billion in capital. It tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index and holds 504 stocks in its basket, each accounting for no more than 7.2% of the assets. Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF is heavy on the information technology sector, while financials and healthcare round off the next two spots with a double-digit allocation each.
Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF charges investors 3 bps in annual fees and trades in an average daily volume of 4 million shares. It has AUM of $463.8 billion and a Zacks ETF Rank #1 (Strong Buy) with a Medium risk outlook.
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares has gathered $1.7 billion in its asset base, propelling its AUM to $10.5 billion. It targets the semiconductor corner of the technology sector with three times leveraged exposure to the NYSE Semiconductor Index. Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares charges 72 bps in fees per year and trades in an average daily volume of 67 million shares.
SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF saw an inflow of $1.6 billion last week. It seeks to provide exposure to zero-coupon U.S. Treasury securities with a remaining maturity of 1-3 months. It follows the Bloomberg 1-3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index, holding 24 securities in its basket. Both average maturity and adjusted duration are at 0.13 years each.
SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF has AUM of $34.4 billion and an average daily volume of 7 million shares. It charges 13 bps in annual fees and has a Zacks ETF Rank #3 (Hold) with a Medium risk outlook.
Invesco QQQ Trust
Invesco QQQ Trust has accumulated $1.4 billion in capital. It provides exposure to the 101 largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq by tracking the Nasdaq 100 Index. Invesco QQQ has a modest concentration on the top firms.
Invesco QQQ is one of the largest and most popular ETFs in the large-cap space, with an AUM of $271 billion and an average daily volume of 33 million shares. QQQ charges investors 20 bps in annual fees and has a Zacks ETF Rank #2 (Buy) with a Medium risk outlook.
Schwab Intermediate-Term U.S. Treasury ETF
Schwab Intermediate-Term U.S. Treasury ETF saw an inflow of $1.2 billion. It offers exposure to the intermediate-term U.S. Treasury bond market and follows the Bloomberg US Treasury 3-10 Year Index. It has an effective duration of 5.00 years and an average maturity of 5.60 years. With AUM of $9.7 billion, Schwab Intermediate-Term U.S. Treasury ETF trades in an average daily volume of 1.2 million and has a Zacks ETF Rank #4 (Sell) with a Medium risk outlook.
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Chip stocks-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed a substantial decline during <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40156506/nvidia-plunges-nearly-10-to-sub-100-level-leading-other-semiconductor-stocks-lower-in-premarket-">Monday&#8217;s pre-market trading.</a>
What Happened: As per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>) plummeted by 17.93%, while GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDL#NASDAQ">NVDL</a>) dropped by 18.49%. ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USD#NYSE">USD</a>) was trading lower by 16.72%.
Similarly, VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) also recorded losses, falling by 6.55% and 6.25% respectively.
Why It Matters: This significant drop in semiconductor ETFs is part of a larger global market &#8220;bloodbath.&#8221; On Friday, the U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/08/40156460/bloodbath-in-asia-and-europe-japans-index-crashes-13-gold-near-record-highs-global-markets-update-wh">stock markets closed</a> lower due to a disappointing jobs report, which sparked recession fears and led to a shift in investor sentiment. 
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On Monday, Asian markets opened with Japan&#8217;s TOPIX index dropping over 6%, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40151907/global-sell-off-shows-no-sign-of-stopping-japanese-stocks-fall-sharply-nikkei-drops-over-5-dow-f">triggering circuit breakers </a>and halting trading. This was part of a broader impact felt across the Asia-Pacific region. The U.S. market also<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/08/40152994/as-global-markets-roil-strategist-soothes-nerves-some-normal-action-under-the-surface-as-tech-got-wa"> showed a negative performance</a> for the third straight session, with tech being the worst performer. 
The development also coincides with Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40152477/nvidia-upcoming-chip-launch-faces-delay-due-to-design-flaws-setback-expected-to-impact-meta-microsof"> facing delays in the production</a> of its upcoming AI chips due to design issues. This setback is expected to impact major clients including Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
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NVDL, SOXL And Other Chip ETFs Suffer Major Blow In Premarket Amid Global Market 'Bloodbath'

The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/08/40142331/chip-stocks-staring-at-another-bloodbath-as-intel-tumbles-nvidia-dips-4-asml-crumbles-over-6-whats-a">tech space took a tumble</a> in the week ended Aug. 2, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) declining more than 5% and underperforming the S&amp;P 500 Index &#8211; a measure of broader market performance. Here&#8217;s a summary of what dragged the sector this week and a perspective on where these stocks are headed into the near- and medium-term.
Mixed Tech Earnings, Geopolitics Weigh: Tech stocks started the week on a cautious but a winning note as traders awaited earnings reports from a slew of mega-cap tech names. They pulled back notably on Tuesday, dragged by some tech earnings disappointments, and caution ahead of imminent catalysts.
Strong earnings report from Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) fueled a rebound by tech stocks on Wednesday but macro concerns reignited the selling pressure on Thursday. Separate reports on the manufacturing sector and the job market proved to be the undoing of the sector, with traders largely ignoring Meta Platform, Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) fairly robust earnings.
The selling pressure extended to Friday&#8217;s session as Intel Corp.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) earnings miss and reports of a potential Federal Trade Commission probe into high-flying Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) sapped risk appetite of traders toward tech stocks.
Commenting on the week&#8217;s tech sell-off, Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives said, &#8220;The perfect storm panicked tech sell-off has now gained steam after the weaker jobs report&#8230;fueled the R word fears and worries the Fed is now too late in its cutting cycle with tech stocks in the center of this Category 5 storm sell- off.&#8221;
Here&#8217;s how the major tech stocks and exchange-traded funds fared in the week ended Aug. 2:
<ul>
<li>iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>): -9.84%</li>
<li>Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>): -3.07%</li>
<li>Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>): -4.90%</li>
<li>Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NASDAQ">SOXL</a>): -30.01%</li>
<li>T-Rex 2X Long NVIDIA Daily Target ETF (CBOE: NVDX): -12.21%</li>
<li>Nvidia: -5.12%</li>
<li>Intel: -31.48%</li>
<li>AMD: -5.35%</li>
<li>Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>): -23.86% (the decline in part was due to quarterly earnings)</li>
<li>Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): +0.87%</li>
</ul>
The Nasdaq 100 Index, which tracks the performance of 100 biggest non-financial tech stocks, has entered the correction territory following the week&#8217;s sell-off. From a July 11&#8217;s intraday high of 18,671.07, the Nasdaq 100 has lost a little over 10%. A pullback of over 10% from a recent high is called a correction in stock market parlance. 
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What Lies Ahead? Ives says that this tech bull market and historic run for tech stocks isn&#8217;t over. &#8220;This is just a white knuckle moment in a multi-year bull run for tech stocks that need hand holding,&#8221; he said.
The analyst called for soft-landing and expects the Fed to kickstart a major cutting cycle the next 18 months. 
Ives&#8217; optimism on tech stocks is premised mainly on his confidence in the artificial intelligence technology.
&#8220;We strongly believe this is still the early innings of a $1 trillion AI Cap Ex cycle that will be a 4th Industrial Revolution fueling the broader tech sector for years to come with accelerated growth rates across the tech ecosystem,&#8221; he said.
&nbsp;This June quarter earnings season validated Wedbush&#8217;s bull thesis and field checks around the massive cloud buildouts, Ivs said. 
&#8220;While we clearly get the worries/fears the US consumer is weakening (Amazon consumer softer print), Fed is late to the game, hard landing/hello again bear thesis returning&#8230;we focus on tech spending and the winners that will be front and center in this massive AI tech buildout that is still in the 2nd inning of a 9 inning game,&#8221; he said.
The prospect of the Fed embarking on rate cuts, though negative for mega-caps, may prove healthy for SMID-cap tech stocks. Also, regulatory overhang is in the spotlight in the wake of the presidential election. A Republicans victory is seen by many as resulting in a far less stringent regulatory environment.
Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) , another AI-levered name, is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40129511/palantir-faces-critical-prove-me-moment-analyst-says-commercial-growth-will-be-star">on track to report earnings in the unfolding week, </a>potentially offering insights into the strength of the AI wave. On the economic front, things will likely be a little bit slow, with two service sector activity readings and jobless claims among the notable releases.
The QQQ ended Friday&#8217;s session down 2.37% at $448.75, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Tech Sell-Off Takes QQQ To Correction Territory, Nvidia Sheds Over 5% For Week: Analyst Says 'Just A White Knuckle Moment In A Multi-year Bull Run'

The tech stocks, which led the stock market rebound seen since in early 2023, have come under pressure since early July, with the weakness more concentrated in the semiconductor space. Early indications suggest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40124435/nvidia-down-nearly-4-in-pre-market-trading-as-doj-reportedly-launches-antitrust-probe-over-alleg">these stocks could be in for more losses on Friday.</a>
Economic Evidence Not-so Positive: The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) traded down about 3% in premarket trading, adding to the 7%+ drop seen on Thursday. The sell-off seen on Thursday came on the back of some sore data points, including weak manufacturing activity data and a spike in jobless claims. These data points added weight to the view that the economy is slowing down and could potentially face the risk of a hard landing.
The Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and his team have hinted at beginning rate cuts as early as the September meeting. Rate cuts could bring the spotlight to the SMID-cap stocks, which have underperformed the broader market in the bull run seen since 2023, accelerating the rotation out of mega-cap techs. 
Incidentally, small-caps also retreated on Thursday, suffering more losses relative to the tech stocks.
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Sector-Specific Risks: Semiconductor stocks are facing some sector-specific risks such as the U.S.-China standoff, which will remove from the equation a key market for these companies. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) are already facing the music as they scramble to offset the impact by rolling out chips that can help them sidestep the China chip ban imposed by the U.S.
Regulatory overhang is an added impediment for these companies. Nvidia for one is stymied by the possibility of the U.S. Department of Justice initiating a probe over the Jensen Huang-led company monopolizing the market for AI accelerators. 
Also weighing down on sentiment is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40115276/intel-stock-falls-after-weak-q2-results-new-cost-reduction-plan-15-headcount-reduction">a disappointing earnings report for Intel Corp. </a>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) and the company also announced workforce reduction and suspension of dividends in the wake of the predicament.
The ultimate fate of chip stocks in Friday&#8217;s session will hinge on how the July non-farm payrolls report pans out. A modest slowdown in job growth and contained average hourly earnings could prompt traders to buy back beaten-down stocks. On the contrary, very weak job growth and/or a rise in the average hourly earnings &#8211; a proxy for inflation, could steepen the sell-off. The Stock Moves: Intel is leading the sell-off with a 21.79% plunge to $22.72, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data. </a>Among the other major decliners in the premarket are:
<ul>
<li>ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) fell 6.52% to $826.13.</li>
<li>Arm Holdings plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NYSE">ARM</a>) was down about 5.37% to $114.38.</li>
<li>AMD was down a more modest 0.70% to $131.61.</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) fell 2.30% to $140.64.</li>
<li>Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) slipped 3.46% to $96.</li>
</ul>
The SOXX has pulled back to a nearly 2-month low with its plunge on Thursday. The exchange-traded fund closed at its lowest level since May 9, settling down 7.21% to $218.42. In the premarket on Friday, it was down 2.94% at $211.99. Among the other sector-specific ETFs:
<ul>
<li>VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) fell 3.68% to $222.50.</li>
<li>Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NASDAQ">SOXL</a>) plunged 7.91% to $32.23.</li>
<li>GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDL#NASDAQ">NVDL</a>), an ETF that tracks Nvidia&#8217;s performance, fell 7.48% to $47.60.</li>
</ul>
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Chip Stocks Staring At Another Bloodbath As Intel Tumbles, Nvidia Dips 4%, ASML Crumbles Over 6%: What's Ailing The Sector Friday

In a recent development, chip ETFs have experienced a significant upswing as a result of President Biden&#8217;s decision to exempt some allies from the new rule governing chip exports to China.
This movement also comes on the heels of&nbsp;Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/40060832/amd-skyrockets-over-9-lifting-along-with-ai-rival-nvidia-whats-going-on">posting its second-quarter</a> results which exceeded expectations and guided the current quarter's revenue above consensus. 
What Happened: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, on Wednesday, the GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDL#NASDAQ">NVDL</a>), which has 100% exposure to AMD&#8217;s peer Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) saw an 11.78% increase, trading at $52.65, up from Tuesday&#8217;s close of $47.10. 
The Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>) also experienced a significant boost, trading 10.71% higher at $41.23, compared to its previous close at $37.24.
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ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USD#NYSE">USD</a>) followed suit, with an 8.73% increase, trading at $110.98, a significant rise from Tuesday&#8217;s close at $102.07. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) saw a 4.20% increase, trading at $239.10, up from $229.47. Lastly, the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) rose by 3.69%, trading at $228.73, up from $220.58 on Tuesday.
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NVDL, SOXL, And Other Chip-Stock Tracking ETFs Are Trading Higher In Premarket Today: Here's Why

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has been a standout performer among semiconductor companies and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">the Magnificent Seven stocks</a>. 
However, can it maintain its leadership position through the second <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA/news">half of 2024</a>?
Ed Egilinsky, Managing Director at Direxion, shares his insights, shedding light on the key drivers and potential headwinds for this tech titan.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nvidia&#8217;s Sky-High Valuations Give Investors A Pause</h2>
&#8220;Nvidia has been a stalwart in the tech space over the last few years,&#8221; Egilinsky acknowledges. &#8220;However, its current valuation might make some investors pause. There is no denying Nvidia is a leader in the chip space and more specifically regarding AI-related chips. They should be a notable player in the space for years to come.&#8221;
But even champions need a breather. Post-stock split, Nvidia has underperformed both:
<ul>
<li>The broader semiconductor index, as tracked by the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>), and</li>
<li>the Nasdaq 100 index, as tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)</li>
</ul>
Hence, Egilinsky believes the sky-high valuation might face reevaluation if competition intensifies or demand slows down.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Opportunities For Nvidia Bulls and Bears Alike</h2>
While Nvidia&#8217;s stock has trended mostly higher year-to-date, Egilinsky sees room for both bulls and bears. &#8220;For those active traders seeking to trade short-term price movements with Nvidia stock regardless of direction, Direxion offers tools to capitalize on these opportunities,&#8221; he notes.
Despite Nvidia's impressive performance, the stock market landscape remains dynamic. &#8220;Our leveraged ETFs are designed for active/short-term trading and should be monitored daily,&#8221; Egilinsky advises.
For traders looking at the bigger picture, the broader semiconductor space offers its own set of opportunities. 
Egilinsky highlights that Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>) and Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXS#NYSE">SOXS</a>) ETFs cater to those wanting to take a stance on the entire sector. 
&#8220;Our largest ETF currently is the SOXL ETF with more than $10 billion in assets. However, with the rally in semiconductors year-to-date, we have seen net inflows into 3X Bear semiconductor (SOXS) and outflows into our 3X Bull (SOXL),&#8221; said Egilinsky.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next For Nvidia?</h2>
As Nvidia navigates H2 2024, the balance between its rich valuation and potential competition will be crucial. &#8220;There might be increasing competition and/or a demand slowdown leading to Nvidia's current rich valuation being reevaluated,&#8221; Egilinsky predicts.
For now, Nvidia remains a key player in the tech sector, but active traders will need to stay vigilant.
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</ul>

EXCLUSIVE: Nvidia's Sky-High Valuation 'Gives Some Investors Pause,' Expert Warns Of Reevaluation

On Thursday, Taiwanese contract chipmaker&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) projected a 10% annual revenue growth in the global semiconductor industry, excluding memory chips.
"This is a new golden age of opportunity with artificial intelligence applications&nbsp;(AI),"&nbsp;Reuters quoted SVP Cliff Hou&nbsp;as saying&nbsp;at an event in Hsinchu.
In April, the key&nbsp;supplier of Nvidia Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and&nbsp;Apple Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) slashed its outlook for the global semiconductor industry, excluding memory, to a growth rate of ~10% from a previous forecast of over 10%.
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Also Read:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/05/38940907/asml-and-taiwan-semi-prep-for-potential-china-taiwan-conflict-with-remote-shutdown-feature" rel="noreferrer noopener">ASML and Taiwan Semi Prep for Potential China-Taiwan Conflict with Remote Shutdown Feature</a>
World Semiconductor Trade Statistics projected 13.1% growth for the global semiconductor market in 2024.
Thanks to the AI frenzy, TSMC expects second-quarter&nbsp;sales&nbsp;to grow by up to 30%.
Analysts noted that TSMC&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38969084/nvidia-chooses-taiwan-semiconductors-cowos-l-for-blackwell-in-major-capacity-boost-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">plans to triple</a>&nbsp;its 3 nm family capacity from 2023 to 2024, with Chip-on-wafer-on-substrate (CoWoS) capacity growing at a CAGR of 60%+ from 2022 to 2026.&nbsp;
CoWoS is&nbsp;an advanced packaging technology for high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) components. Also, Nvidia has chosen&nbsp;TSMC's&nbsp;CoWoS-L for Blackwell in a&nbsp;major&nbsp;capacity ramp-up.
TSMC reported<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38842448/taiwan-semi-flags-high-costs-of-asmls-latest-chip-machines" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;first-quarter revenue&nbsp;growth</a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;16.5% to $18.87 billion, surpassing the analyst consensus of $18.40 billion. Advanced technologies formed 65% of&nbsp;TSMC's&nbsp;total revenue.&nbsp;
Reportedly, big techs led by&nbsp;Microsoft Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) earmarked over $32 billion in AI infrastructure in the first quarter.
TSMC stock gained 73% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the semiconductor sector via&nbsp;Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>) and&nbsp;Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x Shares&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXS#NYSE">SOXS</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;TSM shares were trading higher by 2.54%&nbsp;at&nbsp;$160.11&nbsp;at&nbsp;the last check on Thursday.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/05/38824316/taiwan-semi-set-to-build-11b-chip-plant-in-germany-aiming-for-2027-production-start" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taiwan Semi Set to Build $11B Chip Plant in Germany, Aiming for 2027 Production Start</a>
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Guidance

What's Going On With Nvidia Supplier Taiwan Semi Stock On Thursday?

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/38577767">Gaining control over the global supply of chips</a> is becoming a central priority for Western governments trying to compete with China in the race to dominate the industry.
Pandemic-related disruptions showed how a lack of semiconductors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/09/23093194/semiconductor-shortage-hits-supply-chain-for-medtech-industry">can negatively impact a vast number of industries</a>. Now more than ever, securing a steady flow of chips is being placed atop geopolitical strategies worldwide.
This is part of the reasoning behind a long list of sizable investments that governments are pouring on their domestic building capabilities. Subsidies are expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars in the coming decade.
Biden Pushes Hard: In the U.S., incentives for the semiconductor industry already amount to $32.8 billion as part of President Joe Biden's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chips-act">far-reaching CHIPS Act</a> in an effort to boost jobs, gain independence from Asian production and improve the administration's image ahead of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">presidential election</a>.
On Monday, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said it's "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38795043/yellen-calls-for-fair-trade-with-china-urges-other-central-banks-to-limit-currency-interventions">critically important for the United States to have a role in strategic industries</a>," including semiconductors.
Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) and Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) are among U.S. companies poised <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/05/38650086/intel-micron-among-winners-in-bidens-280b-chips-act-for-semiconductor-advancement">to benefit from measures coming from the CHIPS Act</a>.
Another $39 billion in subsidies have been promised by the government, along with $75 billion in loans and tax breaks for companies in the sector, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-05-12/chip-technology-spending-gets-81-billion-boost-in-china-rivalry?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">according</a> to Bloomberg.
The administration's strategy to bolster the chips industry <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/38682654">also includes several export restrictions on China</a>, along with international lobbying efforts with European partners aimed at limiting China's access to key technology needed to develop the most advanced semiconductors.
Earlier this year, ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), a Dutch company producing machines that are vital in the development of advanced semiconductors, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/01/36591828/chipmaking-giant-asml-at-the-heart-of-u-s-china-tech-battle-export-bans-and-global-implications">raised concerns over its place at the center of a broader geopolitical conflict</a> between China and the U.S.
Export controls by the U.S. on China are affecting some of its largest players. Last week, China&#8217;s top chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38751498/chinas-top-chipmaker-smic-sees-profit-margin-plummet-to-15-year-low-amid-us-export-controls">reported its worst margin since the 2008 financial crisis</a>.
The U.S. government has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/38682654">recently revoked export licenses that previously allowed </a>Intel and Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), to supply essential chips to Shenzhen-based Huawei.
Read also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/04/38249052/samsung-secures-6-4b-from-us-for-texas-chip-factory-after-nvidia-supplier-tsmcs-breakthrough">Samsung Secures $6.4B from US for Texas Chip Factory After Nvidia Supplier TSMC&#8217;s Breakthrough</a>
China's $142B Response: For its part, China is also funneling billions into reaching semiconductor sovereignty. The exact figure is unclear since the Chinese government doesn't make those numbers public, yet an estimate from the Semiconductor Industry Association puts the figure at $142 billion between executed and planned financing.
According to Bloomberg, China now has more semiconductor fabs under construction than any other country. The country's massive efforts are born out of a need to compensate for restricted access to U.S. and European-made equipment, without which manufacturing the most complex semiconductors still remains impossible.
In her Monday interview, Yellen also warned against possible overflows in specific industries after "enormous subsidies in critical areas of advanced manufacturing has resulted in overcapacity," in China.
That's the main concern behind the recent wave of stimulus spreading across the Northern Hemisphere.
India, Japan and Europe Also Want In: In Europe, several plans have been unveiled to pour billions into the industry, including a wide-ranging initiative from the European Union as well as specific state-backed programs.
The European Chips Act will "mobilize more than €43 billion ($46 billion) of public and private investments and set measures to prepare, anticipate and swiftly respond to any future supply chain disruptions, together with Member States and international partners," according to an official press release.
Germany, France and The Netherlands have already spent a collective $24 billion in subsidies while several more billions have been proposed in Spain, Italy and the UK.
Over in Asia, the biggest state-backed investments so far come from Japan, where $16 billion of a total planned of $64 billion have been allocated, and India where $7 billion have been allocated from a $10 billion government fund.
The largest U.S.-listed ETFs following the semiconductor industry by total assets are VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>), iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) and Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>)
Now read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/38764729">SoftBank&#8217;s Billion-Dollar Bet: Switching From Startups To Semiconductors, AI</a>
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QCOM

China's Semiconductor Spending Tops US With $142B Commitment: Global Chip Race Heats Up

Semiconductor stocks were up on Thursday after largely having slipped this last month. Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) was up over 2.0% at the time of writing. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) was up over 0.5%. Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) was up 0.2%. The lone drop came from Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), which shed 0.15%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fed Decision</h2>
The moves came in large part due to relief at the news that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) did not intend to raise rates and is still open to lowering them before the year is out. This was mostly expected, but some feared that disappointing inflation numbers would lead the FOMC to raise rates or indicate there was little hope of any reduction in the near future.
The semiconductor industry, a high-growth sector, responded well to the news. Typically, investors are scared away from high-growth equities in high-interest rate environments.
The Fed reiterated that its target for considering reducing interest rates would be 2% inflation. All eyes will be on numbers coming May 15.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Solid Earnings</h2>
In addition to the FOMC decision, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) reported earnings on Wednesday. The company largely beat Wall Street's expectations; it reported EPS of $2.44 vs the expected $2.32 and revenue of $9.39 billion vs the expected $9.34 billion. The strong numbers gave the company's stock a nearly 10% bump today and indicated a strong market for the entire sector, leading to bleed over in other semiconductor stocks.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investing In The Space</h2>
Investors looking to get into the space can do their due diligence and pick individual equities. However, many investors would do well to consider a semiconductor-focused ETF instead like the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>). The fund invests in a diversified set of companies involved in the space, such as NVIDIA and AMD.
And for investors who want to take their view even further, <a href="https://www.direxion.com/">Direxion</a> offers the <a href="https://www.direxion.com/product/daily-semiconductor-bull-bear-3x-etfs">Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>) which seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 300% of the performance of the NYSE Semiconductor Index.
For the bears, who think Semis are overvalued and a correction is imminent, Direxion also offers the <a href="https://www.direxion.com/product/daily-semiconductor-bull-bear-3x-etfs">Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXS#NYSE">SOXS</a>) which seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 300% of the inverse of the performance of the NYSE Semiconductor Index.
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Short Ideas

Semiconductor Stocks Pop After Fed Meeting And Strong Numbers From This Chip-Maker

Concerns over rising interest rates and a barrage of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">corporate earnings reports</a> continue to affect U.S. stocks.
What Happened: On Wednesday, April 17, all three major indexes opened in positive territory. But the market sentiment quickly soured. 
<ul>
<li>The S&amp;P 500 closed down approximately 0.6%</li>
<li>Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a more modest loss of 0.1%. </li>
<li>The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite plunged over 1% by the day&#8217;s end.</li>
</ul>
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38306414/nvidia-stock-could-see-81-upside-by-2025-says-evercore-isi-only-in-the-beginning-phases-of-gener">Nvidia Stock Could See 81% Upside By 2025, Says Evercore ISI: &#8216;Only In The Beginning Phases Of Generating Outsized Returns&#8217;</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tech: S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Worst Performing Segment</h3>
Tech giants played a pivotal role in driving the day&#8217;s market action. 
<ul>
<li>Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) took a notable hit, tumbling nearly 4%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) also saw a decline of over 1%. </li>
<li>The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) emerged as the worst-performing segment within the S&amp;P 500, shedding nearly 1.5%.</li>
<li>ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), the Dutch semiconductor equipment giant&#8217;s shares plummeted more than 7% following a disappointing quarterly update. </li>
</ul>
Despite resilient sales to China amidst U.S. restrictions, ASML missed order estimates, sending shockwaves through the chip sector.
Investors now brace for further fallout ahead of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) earnings report on Thursday, April 18. The company&#8217;s report will likely carry significant implications for the entire industry.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nvidia-Focused ETFs In The Spotlight</h3>
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on Nvidia found themselves in the spotlight.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top ETF Gainers On Wednesday</h3>
<ol>
<li>Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXS#NYSE">SOXS</a>) surged by 7.63%; this bearish ETF capitalized on the downturn in semiconductor stocks.</li>
<li>ETF Opportunities Trust T-Rex 2X Inverse NVIDIA Daily Target ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDQ#NYSE">NVDQ</a>) posted a gain of 8.21%; this inverse ETF offered investors double the inverse exposure to Nvidia&#8217;s daily performance.</li>
<li>GraniteShares 2x Short NVDA Daily ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVD#NYSE">NVD</a>) spiked 8.02%; this ETF leveraged a short position on Nvidia&#8217;s daily movements.</li>
<li>ProShares UltraShort Semiconductors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSG#NYSE">SSG</a>) climbed 13.82; this ETF provided ultra-short exposure to the semiconductor sector, benefiting from the broader weakness in chip stocks.</li>
</ol>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top ETF Losers On Wednesday</h3>
<ol>
<li>Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>) plunged 7.71%</li>
<li>GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDL#NYSE">NVDL</a>) slid 7.80%; this leveraged ETF magnified losses as Nvidia shares declined.</li>
<li>ETF Opportunities Trust T-Rex 2X Long NVIDIA Daily Target ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDX#NYSE">NVDX</a>) dropped 8.02%; this ETF doubled the exposure to Nvidia&#8217;s daily performance, resulting in amplified losses.</li>
<li>Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 2X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDU#NYSE">NVDU</a>) fell by 7.90%; this bullish ETF faced headwinds as Nvidia shares declined, eroding investors&#8217; returns.</li>
</ol>
As Nvidia-centric ETFs stole the limelight with their volatile movements, investors navigated through a landscape fraught with uncertainty. They can be seen grappling with divergent market forces and the ever-present specter of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">interest rate hikes</a>. 
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Nvidia ETFs Take Center Stage As Bears, Bulls Duke It Out With 8%-14% Swings

Semiconductor giants Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) witnessed a downturn on Monday, March 25 following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/37907782">China&#8217;s announcement of new guidelines</a>, phasing out foreign microprocessors in government PCs and servers.
China&#8217;s decision to target chipmakers in favor of homegrown solutions sent shockwaves through the semiconductor market, leaving investors seeking stability amidst the turbulence. Semiconductor ETFs such as the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NYSE">SMH</a>), the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) and the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>) saw volatility as well.
In light of this volatility, we compared key players offering more value amid the uncertainty. They include Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Intel, AMD, and Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fundamentals Side With Intel</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left"></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">P/E Fwd</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Price/Sales</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">EV/Sales</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">Nvidia</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">38.26</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">38.50</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">38.14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">Intel</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">30.86</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">3.23</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">3.78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">AMD</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">49.00</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">12.71</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">12.61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="has-text-align-left" data-align="left">MU</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">183.23</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">7.03</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">7.34</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/37912948">What&#8217;s Going On With AMD, Intel Stock Monday?</a>
Fundamental analysis reveals that while Nvidia, AMD and Micron boast higher Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratios compared to Intel. Intel also appears to be more favorably placed on Price/Sales and EV/Sales bases.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Intel Stock Technicals Mixed</h2>
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However, technical indicators paint a different picture. Intel stock demonstrates strong development within a rising trend channel in the medium to long term, indicating positive development and increasing buy interest among investors. 
Yet, the stock&#8217;s current trend is considered strongly bearish, with buying pressure indicating potential future bullish movement.
Intel stock also sits below its 5, 20, and 50-day exponential moving averages, suggesting a bearish trend, The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is giving bearish indications, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicates oversold conditions.
While Intel stock appears to better placed as compared to its semiconductor peers on multiple basis, technicals paint a mixed picture. While the medium-to-long term looks promising, the short-term appears bearish.
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Technicals

Semiconductor Stocks Turn Volatile As China Changes Guidelines: Here Are The Key Players

The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">semiconductor industry</a> is reaching unprecedented levels of popularity among investors as it becomes clear that chips have become some of the most important commodities of present times.
On Thursday, major cash inflows to the world's largest semiconductor ETF shows substantial disbelief in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37598841/no-bubble-in-sight-s-p-500-precisely-the-same-level-as-in-1995-not-dot-com-crash-says-analyst"> the idea that a tech bubble might burst any time soon</a>.
Semiconductors are not only consequential within the supply chain for consumer electronics: they serve as the engine behind industrial growth, military supremacy and might ultimately become the backbone of the geopolitical success for nations like China and the U.S.
According to <a href="https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/1768266323971256820/photo/1">data</a> shared by Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst for<a href="https://twitter.com/Bloomberg"> </a>Bloomberg, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) had record cash inflows on Thursday, possibly triggered by automated buying signals.
The ETF, which is pegged to the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index and follows the performance of the 25 largest and most liquid U.S.-listed companies in the industry, received an injection of $1.6 billion, doubling its previous all-time high for weekly fund flows.
The event can be read as another vote of trust towards the up-and-coming industry. Shares of the VanEck Semiconductor ETF peaked last week. The fund added almost 80% in gains in the last year and 30% in 2024 alone.
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Other ETFs following the industry show a similar trajectory. iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>), the second-largest semiconductor ETF after VanEck by total assets, grew 58% in the past year and 19% since January.
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>), ranking third in total assets among its peers, stands out as the top performer. As a leveraged ETF aiming to amplify the <a href="http://benzinga.com/money/best-3x-leveraged-etf">industry&#8217;s growth threefold</a>, the fund has surged by 183% over the past year, with a notable 53% increase since the beginning of January alone.
While the industry saw a slight downtick this week, ETFs following the sector have benefited significantly from the recent tech rally, which counted semiconductor stocks among some of its biggest winners.
NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37667741/nvidia-leads-as-ai-woodstock-analyst-says-with-genai-set-to-double-data-center-mark">which has been consistently referred to as the real winner of the AI race</a>, has led the rally, accumulating more than 80% in growth since January. Nvidia's first mover advantage in developing high-end chips made to train artificial intelligence models has been welcomed by investors with open arms.
Competitor Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) also showcases remarkable —yet more moderate— growth, having added 33% in gains since the start of the year.
Top chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) follow's AMD's trajectory closely, adding 37% since January. The company, which is a supplier for Nvidia, AMD and other "fabless" chip companies, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/03/37661210/nvidia-supplier-tsmc-leads-charge-in-ai-chip-boom-despite-taiwans-tech-sector-sales-slump">is overcoming a slump in its own country&#8217;s tech sector</a> with the boost received from increasing demand in AI infrastructure.
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Billions Just Hit The Biggest Semiconductor ETF: Are Investors Going All In On AI Chip Boom?

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (ARCA: SOXL) surged to new 25-month highs between March 1 and March 8, which Benzinga pointed out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/02/37402897/soxl-soars-toward-new-highs-nvidia-and-amd-fuel-semiconductor-sector-rally">was likely to happen on Feb. 29</a>.
After reaching the new highs, the ETF, which is <a href="https://www.direxion.com/product/daily-semiconductor-bull-bear-3x-etfs">a triple-leveraged fund</a> that consists of a variety of stocks in the semiconductor sector, started to consolidate, falling about 18% from the March 8 high of $56.99.
The recent consolidation has helped drop SOXL&rsquo;s relative strength index (RSI) down from about the 75% level to a more comfortable 56%. With the lowered RSI, SOXL has room to surge higher after the consolidation is over but whether or not that happens is dependent on whether the fund&rsquo;s largest holdings, such as Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amd#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) continue to trend higher within their bull cycles.
AMD is weighted at 8.67% within the SOXL fund, while Broadcom, Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) is weighted at 8.59%. Nvidia is the third largest holding within the ETF, weighted at 7.54%.
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On Wednesday, BofA Securities analyst Vivek Arya reiterated Buy rating on Nvidia stock and raised a price target from $925 to $1,100. The new price target implies an upside of 21% and indicates Arya sees room for Nvidia to surge higher.
There are always two sides to every trade, however, and traders who are bearish on the semiconductor sector or who are looking to trade a further pullback can track the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares (ARCA: SOXS).
It should be noted that Direxion&rsquo;s leveraged funds are designed for short-term traders and shouldn&rsquo;t be held for a long period of time.
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The SOXL Chart: When SOXL fell lower on Monday and Wednesday, the ETF bounced up from near the $45 mark, which SOXL also did on March 5. The bounce up from that area on three separate occasions indicates that there&rsquo;s strong support at that level, which has also caused the ETF to print a triple bottom pattern there.
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, SOXL was working to form a hammer candlestick on the daily chart, which indicates the local bottom may have occurred. If SOXL trades higher on Thursday, Wednesday&rsquo;s candlestick will be confirmed and the ETF may rise over Tuesday&rsquo;s high-of-day, negating its recent downtrend.</li>
<li>If SOXL breaks up above Tuesday&rsquo;s high-of-day, the ETF will also break bullishly from a rising channel pattern, which SOXL has been trading in since Dec. 14.</li>
<li>Bearish traders want to see SOXL fall under the $45 mark, which will negate the triple bottom pattern and could accelerate downside pressure.</li>
<li>SOXL has resistance above at $50 and at $55.94 and support below at $44.97 and at $41.60.<img alt="screenshot_341_0.png" src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/u278075/screenshot_341_0.png" style="height:361px; width:760px" /></li>
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Small Cap Analysis

Upside For Nvidia Stock Could Set This Semiconductor ETF Soaring To New Highs: A Technical Analysis Of SOXL

Rhetoric from the CCP has reached a new pitch as President Xi Jinping calls on "all patriots from home and abroad, in and out of Taiwan" to increase opposition to independence for the disputed nation.
This comes only a few days after "peaceful" was dropped from the phrase "peaceful reunification" in an official Chinese budget report that outlines a more than 7% boost to military spending. "Peaceful" has always been used when speaking about reunification and many found its absence conspicuous.
Led by Asia's 2nd largest company, Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), Taiwan is the world leader in the manufacturing of the chips critical to, amongst many other applications, AI.
The increasing geopolitical tension has made some investors wary, TSM dipped close to 1.5% after Xi's remarks. Most investors, however, remain bullish.&nbsp;
TSMC has been on a tear recently, up 44.9% this year. 5% of that came this week after extremely positive numbers were released. The chip manufacturer boosted revenue by close to 10% in the first two months of the year.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Semi SOXX</h3>
TSMC is just one of many stocks in the semiconductor industry that have been on an upward spike this year. The semiconductor industry provides the powerful components that allow AI to function. Semis are the "picks" being sold to the gold minors, to borrow from a classic analogy.&nbsp;
NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is the darling of the moment, rocketing up over 500% since January of 2023. But many other semiconductor companies are hot as well, like Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>).
Investors looking to get into the space would do well to consider a semiconductor-focused ETF like iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>). The fund invests in a diversified set of companies involved in the space like NVIDIA and AMD.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Max View</h3>
And for investors who want to take their view even further, Direxion offers the <a href="https://www.direxion.com/product/daily-semiconductor-bull-bear-3x-etfs">Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>) which seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 300% of the performance of the NYSE Semiconductor Index.
For the bears, who think Semis are overvalued and a correction is imminent, Direxion offers the <a href="https://www.direxion.com/product/daily-semiconductor-bull-bear-3x-etfs">Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXS#NYSE">SOXS</a>) which seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 300% of the inverse of the performance of the NYSE Semiconductor Index.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Dips After Xi Jinping Calls For Mobilization Of 'Patriots' In Taiwan, But Sentiment Remains Strong

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (ARCA: SOXL) was surging over 7% on Thursday, looking to print a higher high to confirm its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/stock-chart-patterns">uptrend remains intact</a>.
The semiconductor sector has been experiencing a bull cycle, with NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) flying in blue skies amid the company making a consistent series of new all-time highs in response to beating quarterly earnings estimates again. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amd#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) was pushing higher into blue skies, propelled by positive sentiment in the sector.
SOXL is <a href="https://www.direxion.com/product/daily-semiconductor-bull-bear-3x-etfs">a triple-leveraged fund</a> that consists of a variety of stocks in the semiconductor sector. AMD&nbsp;makes up 8.67% of the fund, while Nvidia is weighted at 7.54%.
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On Thursday, the S&amp;P 500 looked to be attempting to break up from a bull flag pattern, indicating the stock market could be heading for another all-time high after the Federal Reserve&rsquo;s preferred <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/02/37394505/tech-stocks-set-to-rise-thursday-as-january-inflation-data-fails-to-scare-markets-small-caps-sur">inflation gauge met expectations</a>. Tech stocks, including chipmaker stocks, have enjoyed bullish price action recently, matching the positive movements seen in the general markets.
Traders who are bearish on the semiconductor sector or who are looking to trade an eventual pullback can track the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/soxs#NYSE">SOXS</a>).
It should be noted that Direxion&rsquo;s leveraged funds are designed for short-term traders and shouldn&rsquo;t be held for a long period of time.
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The SOXL Chart: SOXL has been trading in a fairly consistent uptrend since Oct. 31, when the stock formed a bullish double-bottom pattern at the $14.09 mark. Since Dec. 14, SOXL&rsquo;s uptrend has been taking place within a rising channel pattern, which is considered to be bullish until a stock or ETF breaks down from the lower ascending trend line of the formation.
<ul>
<li>Although SOXL&rsquo;s price has been making higher highs and higher lows, the ETF&rsquo;s relative strength index (RSI) has been making a series of lower lows. This has caused bearish divergence to occur on SOXL&rsquo;s chart, which indicates the ETF is losing momentum.</li>
<li>Bullish traders want to see SOXL close Thursday&rsquo;s trading session above the Feb. 23 high of $42.68, which will cause the higher high to be confirmed, indicating the uptrend remains intact. Bearish traders want to see SOXL close under that level, which could cause a bullish double-top pattern to form, indicating a retracement is on the horizon.</li>
<li>SOXL has resistance above at $44.97 and at the psychologically important $50 mark. The ETF has support below at $41.60 and at $39.53.<img alt="screenshot_242.png" src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/u278075/screenshot_242.png" style="height:361px; width:760px" /></li>
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SOXL Soars Toward New Highs: NVIDIA And AMD Fuel Semiconductor Sector Rally

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (ARCA: SOXL) was diving over 7% lower Tuesday, in tandem with the general market, which saw the S&amp;P 500 gap down to trade about 0.5% under Friday&rsquo;s closing price after inflation data released last week&nbsp;<a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/why-these-2-wall-street-economists-not-too-concerned-by-january-s-hot-inflation-maintain-prediction-for-may-rate-cut/ar-BB1ixz8E">for January remained high</a>.
The semiconductor sector has been experiencing a bull cycle, with NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) making a series of new all-time highs amid continued interest in the company&rsquo;s grasp on artificial intelligence. On Tuesday, Nvidia was dropping about 6%, suggesting the double top pattern the stock printed at the $746.11 mark on Feb. 12 and Friday was recognized.
SOXL is <a href="https://www.direxion.com/product/daily-semiconductor-bull-bear-3x-etfs">a triple-leveraged fund</a> that consists of a variety of stocks in the semiconductor sector. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amd#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) makes up 8.67% of the fund, while Nvidia is weighted at 7.54%.
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While the tech sector has been surging over recent months, the S&amp;P 500 printed a bearish engulfing candlestick on Friday, signaling the local top may be in for the stock market. Many stocks have become overbought recently, trading with a relative strength index that measures near or above the 70% mark, which suggested a pullback was likely near.
Nvidia is set to print quarterly earnings on Wednesday and Wall Street&rsquo;s reaction to the news may set the tone for big tech stocks over the next few trading days. For the fourth quarter, Nvidia is expected to print earnings per share of $4.53 on revenues of $20.24 billion.
Heading into the event, traders who are bearish on the semiconductor sector can track the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares (ARCA: SOXS).
It should be noted that Direxion&rsquo;s leveraged funds are designed for short-term traders and shouldn&rsquo;t be held for a long period of time.
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The SOXL Chart: SOXL has been trading in a fairly consistent uptrend since Oct. 31 and on Dec. 14, the ETF began forming a rising channel pattern. A rising channel pattern is considered to be bullish until a security breaks down from the lower ascending trend line of the formation.
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, SOXL tested the lower trend line as support and was attempting to bounce up from that area. If SOXL holds within the pattern, the local low may be in and a bounce could be on the horizon for Wednesday.</li>
<li>If SOXL breaks down from the rising channel on higher-than-average volume, the ETF&rsquo;s downtrend will be in play and selling pressure could accelerate. If that happens, SOXS is likely to surge higher and confirm a new uptrend.</li>
<li>SOXL has resistance above at $37.10 and at $39.53 and support below at $33.10 and at $28.62.<img alt="screenshot_229.png" src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/u278075/screenshot_229.png" style="height:360px; width:760px" /></li>
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Leveraging Trades On Semiconductors With SOXL And SOXS

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

최근 선출된 네덜란드 총리는 ASML 홀딩 NV(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>)가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40301217" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">중국 기업들에 수리 및 유지 관리 서비스를 지원</a>하는 것을 차단할 것으로 예상된다.
네덜란드 회사인 ASML은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductors">반도체</a> 업계 최고의 기업이자 세계에서 가장 강력한 칩을 제조하는 데 필요한 극자외선 리소그래피 장비를 공급하는 유일한 공급업체이다.
이러한 움직임은 중국의 고급 반도체 생산 능력에 막대한 영향을 미칠 것으로 예상되며, 중국 기업들이 새로운 ASML 기계를 구매하는 것을 방해하므로 ASML의 사업에도 타격을 줄 수 있다.
ASML 주식은 목요일 오전 뉴욕에 높게 거래되었으며, 이는 잠재적으로 엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38800273/chinas-semiconductor-spending-tops-us-with-142b-commitment-global-chip-race-heats-up" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">분기별 실적</a>에 동조한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40630439/semiconductor-etfs-rally-despite-nvidia-dip-10-chipmakers-defy-the-ai-darlings-drop">칩과 AI 섹터</a>의 상승에 영향을 받았다. 하지만 ASML의 주식은 결국 소폭 하락한 887.71달러로 마감했다.
무슨 일이 발생했나요: 지난 7월 네덜란드에서 집권한 딕 스호프(Dick Schoof) 정부는 ASML의 중국 내 제품 수리 및 유지 관리 라이선스를 갱신하지 않을 것으로 보인다. 여기에는 예비 부품 제공은 물론, ASML의 직원들을 중국 회사들에 배치하는 것도 포함된다고 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-29/the-netherlands-to-put-more-curbs-on-asml-s-china-chip-business?srnd=homepage-europe&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">블룸버그가 보도</a>했다.
반도체 생산 라인은 매우 복잡하며 유지보수 서비스를 제공하려면 고정 인력이 필요한다. ASML에는 서비스 엔지니어들 및 애플리케이션 전문가들을 포함하여 10,000명의 고객 지원 직원들이 있으며, 이들 중 일부는 외국 제조 회사들에 영구적으로 배치되어 있다.
지금까지 중국 기업들은 ASML로부터 극자외선 리소그래피 장비를 구매할 수 없었다. 새로운 규칙에는 ASML의 심자외선 리소그래피 서비스가 포함된다. 이는 ASML 제품 목록의 두 번째 리스트이며 화웨이(Huawei)와 같은 중국 기술 회사들이 보유하고 있다.
ASML의 최신 EUV 장비의 가격은 약 3억 8천만 달러이며 이 회사는 이를 대만 반도체 제조(TSMC)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>)와 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37071728/intel-gears-up-for-future-with-asmls-advanced-chip-machine-set-to-advance-ai-processing" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">인텔</a>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) 등에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38842448/taiwan-semi-flags-high-costs-of-asmls-latest-chip-machines" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">판매</a>했다.
ASML에 미치는 영향: 블룸버그에 따르면 중국은 여전히 ​​ASML의 가장 큰 시장으로 지난 4분기 연속 그러했다. 올해 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39808860/asml-beats-q2-earnings-expectations-with-strong-china-sales-ai-chip-demand" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">2분기 이 회사 매출의 49%</a>가 해당 국가로의 수출이었다.
이 회사의 독점 제품 제공으로 인해 수출 통제에도 불구하고 중국 시장에 계속 존재할 수 있게 되었지만, 새로운 제한은 중국이 완전히 현지 기술로 고급 칩을 제조하는 데 필요한 기술을 개발하도록 더욱 장려할 것이다.
중국의 거대 기술 기업인 화웨이는 최근 자사의 최신 칩 시리즈가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/06/39227871/nvidias-ai-chip-has-a-tough-competitor-from-china-huaweis-latest-ascend-910b" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">일부 테스트에서 엔비디아의 고급 A100 칩</a>과 일치한다고 발표했다.
미국의 해외 압박 효과: 중국은 이미 미국으로부터 반도체 산업 둔화 압박을 받고 있다. 바이든 행정부는 중국의 이 분야 성장을 방해하고 미국 국내 산업을 활성화하기 위한 일련의 조치를 발표했다.
이러한 움직임은 국가 안보의 맥락에서 이루어졌다. 반도체는 지정학적 힘의 균형에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 다른 응용 분야 중에서도 첨단 군사 장비와 고급 인공 지능 개발의 핵심 부품이기 때문이다.
2022년에 바이든은 중국 반도체 회사들과 협력하는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/22/10/29273679/chinas-semiconductor-industry-decapitated-overnight-what-annihilation-looks-like-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">미국인들에 대한 시민 특권을 박탈하겠다고 위협</a>하여 미국 기술 근로자들이 이 아시아 국가에서 탈출하게 되었다.
바로 지난달 정부는 반도체를 포함한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/08/33683351/biden-targets-chinas-semiconductors-and-ai-with-new-order-restricting-investments" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">중국 첨단 기술 분야에 대한 미국의 투자를 제한</a>하는 행정 명령을 제정했다.
이러한 움직임은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/07/39592660/biden-administration-pumps-504m-to-boost-ai-chip-innovation-in-tech-hubs">세금 감면 및 수십억 달러의 자금 지원 패키지</a> 등이 포함된 미국 국내 칩 산업을 활성화하기 위한 다른 조치와 일치한다.
최근 바이든 행정부는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/07/40078235/biden-rule-on-semiconductor-exports-to-china-is-huge-positive-for-chip-sector-suppl" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">미국 기술이 관련되는 경우</a> 일본, 네덜란드, 한국과 같은 국가에서 중국으로의 기술 수출을 차단하는 미국의 권한을 확대하는 새로운 규칙을 발표했다.
블룸버그는 바이든 행정부가 동맹국들을 중국의 기술 성장에 맞서도록 추진하고 있는 가운데 미국이 이 규칙을 사용해 스호프의 다가오는 결정에 영향을 미쳤다고 보도했다.
중국 상무부 대변인은 이번 주 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40546725/china-slams-us-for-including-chinese-firms-in-export-control-list-undermines-the-international-trade">미국의 조치가 &#8216;국제 무역 질서와 규칙&#8217;을 훼손</a>하고 &#8216;글로벌 산업 및 공급망의 안보과 안정성&#8217;을 방해한다고 말했다.
중국 정부는 자국의 반도체 산업 육성에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38800273/chinas-semiconductor-spending-tops-us-with-142b-commitment-global-chip-race-heats-up" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">미국보다 더 많은 투자</a>를 해왔지만, 중국은 외국 공급업체로부터 독립하기 위한 자체 기술 개발에 여전히 뒤처져 있으며, 이들 중 다수는 미국의 정치적 이해관계에 부합하는 국가들에 기반을 두고 있다.
지정학적 움직임은 가장 큰 반도체 ETF들에 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 여기에는 VanEck Semiconductor ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>), iShares Semiconductor ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) 및 Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>)가 포함된다.

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엇갈린 기술업계 실적, 지정학적 요인의 압박: 많은 거대 기술 기업들의 실적 보고서를 기다리면서 트레이더들이 신중한 태도로 시작한 기술 주식은 약간의 승리로 한 주를 시작했다. 그들은 일부 기술 부문의 실적 실망과 임박한 촉매제에 대한 경고로 인해 화요일에 눈에 띄게 약세로 돌아섰다.
어드밴스드 마이크로 디바이시스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)의 강력한 실적 보고서는 수요일 기술주 반등을 촉진했지만 목요일 거시적 우려로 인해 매도 압력이 다시 촉발되었다. 제조 부문과 고용 시장에 대한 별도의 보고서는 트레이더들이 메타 플랫폼스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)의 상당히 탄탄한 실적을 크게 무시하면서 해당 부문의 실패로 판명되었다.
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지난주 기술주 매도에 대해 웨드부시(Wedbush)의 애널리스트인 다니엘 아이브스(Daniel Ives)는 &#8220;완벽한 폭풍으로 인한 공포가 기술주 매도를 가속화했다. 취약한 일자리 보고서가 &#8216;R 단어&#8217;에 대한 두려움을 부추기고, 연준(연방준비제도)이 금리 인하 주기에 너무 늦었다는 우려로 인해 기술주가 이 5등급 폭풍 매도의 중심에 있다&#8221;고 말했다.
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<li>Invesco QQQ Trust(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>): -3.07%</li>
<li>Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>): -4.90%</li>
<li>Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NASDAQ">SOXL</a>): -30.01%</li>
<li>T-Rex 2X Long NVIDIA Daily Target ETF(CBOE: NVDX): -12.21%</li>
<li>엔비디아: -5.12%</li>
<li>인텔: -31.48%</li>
<li>AMD: -5.35%</li>
<li>Arm 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>): -23.86% (이번 분기 실적의 일부 손실)</li>
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다음은 (What Lies Ahead)? 아이브스는 이러한 기술 강세장과 기술주에 대한 역사적인 상승은 끝나지 않았다고 말한다. 그는 "이것은 손에 쥐고 있어야 하는 기술주에 대한 다년간의 강세장에서 한 순간에 불과하다"고 말했다.
이 분석가는 연착륙을 요구했으며 연준이 향후 18개월 동안 대규모 금리 인하 주기를 시작할 것으로 예상했다.
기술주에 대한 아이브스의 낙관주의는 주로 인공지능 기술에 대한 그의 자신감을 전제로 한다.
그는 &#8220;우리는 이것이 기술 생태계 전반에 걸쳐 성장률을 가속화하면서 앞으로 수년 동안 더 광범위한 기술 부문을 촉진할 4차 산업 혁명이 될 1조 달러 규모의 AI Cap Ex(자본 지출) 주기의 초기 단계라고 굳게 믿고 있다&#8221;고 말했다.
이번 6월 분기 실적 시즌은 웨드부시의 강세론과 대규모 클라우드 구축에 대한 현장 점검을 입증했다고 아이브스가 말했다.
&#8220;미국 소비자 약화에 대한 우려(아마존 소비자 지출 감소), 연준의 대응 지연, 경기 경착륙 및 약세 시장 논리 재등장에 대한 걱정을 충분히 이해하지만, 우리는 기술 지출과 이 대규모 AI 기술 구축에서 중심에 설 승자들에게 집중하고 있다. 이 게임은 아직 9회 중 2회에 불과하다&#8221;라고 그가 말했다.
연준이 금리 인하를 시작할 것이라는 전망은 거대주에는 부정적이지만 중소형(SMID) 기술주에는 긍정적일 수 있다. 또한, 대선을 계기로 과잉규제 문제도 부각되고 있다. 공화당의 승리는 많은 사람들에게 규제 환경이 훨씬 덜 엄격해지는 결과로 간주된다.
AI를 활용하는 또 다른 이름인 팔란티어 테크놀로지스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>)는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40129511/palantir-faces-critical-prove-me-moment-analyst-says-commercial-growth-will-be-star" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">이번 주 실적을 발표할 예정</a>이며 잠재적으로 AI 물결의 강점에 대한 통찰력을 제공할 것이다. 경제적 측면에서는 두 가지 서비스 부문 활동 수치와 실업수당 청구 등 주목할 만한 발표가 있어 상황이 다소 느려질 가능성이 높다.
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엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)는 반도체 회사들과 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">매그니피센트 7 주식들</a> 중에서 눈에 띄는 성과를 거두었다.
그런데 2024년 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA/news" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">하반기</a>까지 선두 자리를 유지할 수 있을까?
디렉시온(Direxion)의 매니징 디렉터인 에드 이질린스키(Ed Egilinsky)는 자신의 통찰력을 공유하고 이 거대 기술 회사의 주요 동인과 잠재적인 역풍에 대해 조명한다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">엔비디아의 높은 주는 투자자들에게 일시 중지를 제공</h2>
이질린스키는 "엔비디아는 지난 몇 년 동안 기술 분야에서 충실한 역할을 해왔다"고 인정한다. "그러나 현재의 가치 평가로 인해 일부 투자자들은 잠시 멈추게 될 수도 있다. 엔비디아가 칩 분야, 특히 AI 관련 칩 분야의 선두주자라는 점은 부인할 수 없다. 그들은 앞으로 몇 년 동안 이 분야에서 주목할만한 선수가 될 것이다."
하지만 챔피언도 가끔은 숨 한번 돌리고 싶어한다. 주식 분할 이후, 엔비디는 다음 두 가지 면에서 모두 성적을 내지 못했다:
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<li>Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)에서 추적하는 나스닥 100 지수</li>
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따라서 이질린스키는 경쟁이 심화되거나 수요가 둔화되면 이 높은 가치 평가가 재평가될 수 있다고 믿고 있다.
다음 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/07/39646273/is-nvidia-defying-us-export-controls-whats-going-on">미중 무역 갈등에도 불구하고 엔비디아, 새로운 AI 칩에서 중국에 120억 달러를 벌어</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">엔비디아의 강세론자와 약세론자 모두에 기회</h2>
엔비디아의 주가는 연초 대비 대부분 상승세를 보였지만 이질린스키는 강세론자들(bulls)과 약세론자들(bears) 모두에게 여지가 있다고 본다. "방향에 관계없이 엔비디아 주식과 단기 가격 변동을 거래하려는 활동적인 거래자들을 위해 디렉시온은 이러한 기회를 활용할 수 있는 도구를 제공한다"고 그가 말한다.
엔비디아의 인상적인 성과에도 불구하고 주식 시장 환경은 여전히 ​​역동적이다. 이질린스키는 &#8220;우리의 레버리지 ETF는 활성/단기 거래용으로 설계되었으며 매일 모니터링해야 한다&#8221;고 조언한다.
더 큰 그림을 보는 트레이더들에게는 더 넓은 반도체 공간이 그 자체로 기회를 제공한다.
이질린스키는 Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>) 및 Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x Shares(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXS#NYSE">SOXS</a>) ETF들이 전체 부문에 대한 입장을 취하고 싶어하는 사람들에게 적합하다는 점을 강조한다.
"현재 우리의 가장 큰 ETF는 자산이 100억 달러가 넘는 SOXL ETF이다. 그러나 연초부터 반도체 부문의 랠리로 인해 우리는 3X Bear 반도체(SOXS)로 순 유입되고 3X Bull(SOXL)로 유출되는 것을 확인했다"고 이질린스키가 말했다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">엔비디아의 다음 주</h2>
엔비디아가 2024년 하반기를 헤쳐나가면서 풍부한 가치 평가와 잠재적인 경쟁 사이의 균형이 중요할 것이다. 이질린스키는 "경쟁이 심화되거나 수요 둔화로 인해 엔비디아의 현재 풍부한 가치 평가가 재평가될 수 있다"고 예측한다.
현재 엔비디아는 기술 부문의 주요 플레이어로 남아 있지만 활동적인 거래자들은 경계심을 유지해야 한다.
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단독: 엔비디아의 높은 주가는 '일부 투자자들에게 일시 중지'를 제공, 전문가는 재평가를 경고

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/38577767" target="_blank" rel="noopener">전 세계 칩 공급에 대한 통제권을 확보</a>하는 것은 이 업계를 지배하기 위한 경쟁에서 중국과 경쟁하려는 서방 정부의 최우선 과제가 되고 있다.
팬데믹과 관련된 혼란은 반도체 부족이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/09/23093194/semiconductor-shortage-hits-supply-chain-for-medtech-industry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">수많은 산업에 어떻게 부정적인 영향</a>을 미칠 수 있는지를 보여주었다. 이제 그 어느 때보다 안정적인 칩 흐름을 확보하는 것이 전 세계적으로 지정학적 전략의 최우선 과제로 자리잡고 있다.
이는 정부가 국내 건설 역량에 쏟아 붓는 대규모 투자 목록 뒤에 있는 추론의 일부이다. 보조금은 향후 10년 내에 수천억 달러에 이를 것으로 예상된다.
바이든의 노력: 미국에서는 일자리를 늘리고, 아시아 생산으로부터 독립하며, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">대통령 선거</a>를 앞두고 행정부의 이미지를 개선하기 위한 노력의 일환으로 조 바이든 대통령의 광범위한 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chips-act">CHIPS 법</a>의 일환으로 반도체 산업에 대한 인센티브가 이미 328억 달러에 달한다.
월요일, 재닛 옐런 재무장관은 반도체를 포함한 "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38795043/yellen-calls-for-fair-trade-with-china-urges-other-central-banks-to-limit-currency-interventions" target="_blank" rel="noopener">전략 산업에서 미국이 역할을 갖는 것이 매우 중요하다</a>"고 말했다.
마이크론 테크놀로지(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>)와 인텔(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) 등 미국 기업들은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/05/38650086/intel-micron-among-winners-in-bidens-280b-chips-act-for-semiconductor-advancement">CHIPS 법에 따라 나온 조치들로부터 혜택을 받을 것으로 예상된다</a>.
<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-05-12/chip-technology-spending-gets-81-billion-boost-in-china-rivalry?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">블룸버그</a>의 보도에 따르면 정부는 해당 분야 기업을 위한 대출 및 세금 감면 750억 달러와 함께 추가로 390억 달러의 보조금을 약속했다.
칩 산업을 강화하려는 미국 행정부의 전략에는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/38682654" target="_blank" rel="noopener">중국에 대한 여러 가지 수출 제한 조치</a>와 함께 가장 진보된 반도체 개발에 필요한 핵심 기술에 대한 중국의 접근을 제한하기 위한 유럽 파트너와의 국제 로비 노력도 포함된다.
올해 초 첨단 반도체 개발에 필수적인 기계를 생산하는 네덜란드 회사인 ASML 홀딩 NV(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>)는 중국과 미국 간의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/01/36591828/chipmaking-giant-asml-at-the-heart-of-u-s-china-tech-battle-export-bans-and-global-implications" target="_blank" rel="noopener">광범위한 지정학적 갈등의 중심에 있다는 우려</a>를 제기했다.
중국에 대한 미국의 수출 통제는 일부 최대 기업들에 영향을 미치고 있다. 지난 주, 중국 최대의 칩 제조업체인 중국 인터내셔널 반도체(SMIC)는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/05/38751498/chinas-top-chipmaker-smic-sees-profit-margin-plummet-to-15-year-low-amid-us-export-controls" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2008년 금융 위기 이후 최악의 마진을 보고</a>했다.
미국 정부는 최근 인과 퀄컴(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/qcom" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for QCOM">QCOM</a>)가 선전에 본사를 둔 화웨이 테크놀로지스에 필수 칩을 공급하도록 허용했던 수출 허가를 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/38682654">취소</a>했다.
중국의 1,420억 달러 반격: 중국 역시 반도체 주권을 달성하기 위해 수십억 달러를 투자하고 있다. 중국 정부가 이 수치를 공개하지 않기 때문에 정확한 수치는 불분명하지만, 반도체 산업 협회(Semiconductor Industry Association)의 추정에 따르면 실행된 자금과 계획된 자금 사이의 수치는 1,420억 달러에 달한다.
블룸버그에 따르면, 중국은 현재 다른 어떤 나라보다 건설 중인 반도체 공장이 더 많다. 이 국가의 막대한 노력은 미국과 유럽산 장비에 대한 제한된 접근을 보상하기 위한 필요성에서 탄생했으며, 이 장비 없이는 가장 복잡한 반도체 제조가 여전히 불가능하다.
월요일 인터뷰에서 옐런은 또한 중국에서 &#8220;첨단 제조업의 핵심 분야에 막대한 보조금이 과잉 생산을 초래한&#8221; 이후 특정 산업의 과잉 가능성에 대해 경고했다.
이것이 최근 북반구 전역에 퍼지는 부양책의 주요 관심사이다.
인도, 일본, 유럽도 뛰어들고 싶어한다: 유럽에서는 유럽연합(EU)의 광범위한 계획과 특정 국가 지원 프로그램을 포함하여 수십억 달러를 업계에 투자하기 위한 여러 계획이 공개되었다.
공식 보도 자료에 따르면 유럽 ​​칩법(European Chips Act)은 회원국 및 국제 파트너와 함께 &#8220;430억 유로(460억 달러) 이상의 공공 및 민간 투자를 동원하여 고 향후 공급망 중단을 대비, 예측하고 신속하게 대응하는 조치를 마련할 것이다.
독일, 프랑스, ​​네덜란드는 이미 총 240억 달러의 보조금을 지출했으며, 스페인, 이탈리아, 영국에서는 수십억 달러의 보조금이 제안되었다.
아시아에서 지금까지 가장 큰 국가 지원 투자는 일본에서 이루어졌으며 총 계획 640억 달러 중 160억 달러가 할당되었으며 인도에서는 100억 달러의 정부 기금에서 70억 달러가 할당되었다.
총 자산을 기준으로 미국의 반도체 산업을 추종하는 가장 규모가 큰 ETF는 VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>), iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) 및 Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>)이다.
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