iShares Semiconductor ETF에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 iShares Semiconductor ETF의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

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The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the NYSE Semiconductor Index (the Underlying Index), which measures the performance of the equity securities of the 30 largest U.S.-listed companies that are classified according to the ICE Uniform Sector Classification schema within the semiconductors industry (as determined by ICE Data Indices, LLC or its affiliates (collectively Index Provider or IDI)). Constituents must also meet other eligibility criteria determined by the Index Provider, including minimum market capitalization and liquidity requirements. Companies classified within the semiconductors industry include companies that either manufacture materials that have electrical conductivity (semiconductors) to be used in electronic applications or utilize LED and OLED technology. The semiconductors industry also includes companies that provide services or equipment associated with semiconductors such as packaging and testing. The Underlying Index includes large- and mid-capitalization companies and may change over time. As of March 31, 2024, a significant portion of the Underlying Index is represented by securities of companies in the semiconductor and technology industries or sectors. The components of the Underlying Index are likely to change over time.

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애플(NASDAQ:AAPL)가 점진적으로 자체 칩으로 전환함에 따라 투자자들은 퀄컴(NASDAQ:QCOM)의 반도체 산업 내 입지를 면밀히 주시하고 있다. 여러 ETF들이 퀄컴에 상당한 노출을 가지고 있어, 이 섹터의 발전을 추적하는 이들에게 주목할 만한 사항이다:

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Wall Street&#8217;s tech giants are pouring billions into artificial intelligence infrastructure, driving a massive semiconductor revenue boom, but beyond Silicon Valley's elite, most companies are still fumbling through the early stages of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/expert-ideas">adoption, according to Goldman Sachs. </a>
In a note shared Monday, Goldman Sachs analysts Sarah Dong and Joseph Briggs said that AI-related investments in chips and hardware are set to add $305 billion in revenue by the end of 2025. That includes a $200-billion revenue growth for semiconductor firms, plus a $105-billion boost for other hardware enablers.
Despite the flood of investments, AI isn't moving the needle in GDP figures. Goldman said that's because the Bureau of Economic Analysis classifies semiconductors and cloud services as intermediate inputs, which don't directly show up in growth metrics.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AI Broader Adoption Still Limited</h3>
Only 7.4% of U.S. firms currently use AI in their operations, according to Goldman Sachs, up modestly from 6.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024. 
Large companies—defined as those with over 250 employees—are at the forefront of this trend. Currently, 12% are already using AI, and that number is expected to rise to 17% by mid-year.
&#8220;We continue to see higher adoption rates among subsectors with greater exposure of work tasks to AI automation,&#8221; the analysts said.
The biggest growth is expected in computing and electronics manufacturing, where work tasks are more likely to be automated by AI. Other fast-moving sectors include web search, broadcasting, and publishing.
Goldman added that while new AI tools are being developed and tested, very few businesses have been able to measure clear productivity gains or returns on investment.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Labor Market Impact Still Small, Productivity Gains Are Large In Selective Areas</h3>
Fears of AI-triggered mass layoffs haven't played out. Goldman said there have been no explicit mentions of AI in recent job cut announcements. 
While AI-related roles now account for 23% of IT job postings, they account for just 1.3% of total job listings.
&#8220;We continue to see large&nbsp;impacts on labor productivity&nbsp;in the limited areas where generative AI has been deployed,&#8221; Goldman Sachs wrote.
The Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>) is flat in 2025, after rising 24% in 2024 and 55% in 2023.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) has fallen 5% year to date, after notching a 85% cumulative gain over the last two years. 
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Goldman Sachs Predicts $305 Billion AI Windfall While Adoption Remains Slow

U.S. chip stocks, which enjoyed the spotlight during last year's AI investment boom, have taken a noticeable hit this year as investors shift focus to software companies—the emerging engine of AI value creation.&nbsp;
Tariff‐driven volatility and a dimming demand outlook, compounded by the emergence of lower‐cost AI models from China's DeepSeek, have put pressure on semiconductor shares.&nbsp;
For example, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has fallen about 6% year‐to‐date, and industry leader Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has dropped nearly 14% from its recent December high.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Software Momentum Rising</h2>
Meanwhile, the software sector is showing robust gains. Companies such as Atlassian (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>), CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), Palantir Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), and Cognizant (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) have surged between 7% and 19% this year, reflecting growing investor confidence in AI-driven applications.&nbsp;
Capital flows further illustrate this shift. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (CBOE: IGV) has attracted over $1.87 billion in inflows through Feb. 28, while both the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>)&nbsp; and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) have seen over $1 billion in outflows each.&nbsp;
In 2024, the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF experienced significant inflows, including a $277 million addition on Oct. 14. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF also saw substantial growth, with a 40.4% year-to-date increase as of Dec. 23, driven by rising demand for AI applications and cloud computing.
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According<a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/us-chip-darlings-struggle-some-bet-software-next-big-ai-play-2025-03-06/"> </a>to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/us-chip-darlings-struggle-some-bet-software-next-big-ai-play-2025-03-06/">Reuters</a>, this rotation appears to be a natural progression. Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial, explained that "the shift is a natural progression for AI investing—as the use cases for AI evolve, the true revenue drivers are emerging in software applications."&nbsp;
In addition, Morgan Stanley equity analyst Keith Weiss <a href="https://www.morganstanley.com/insights/podcasts/thoughts-on-the-market/genai-profit-2025-joe-moore-keith-weiss">said</a>, "We're now starting to see the ascendancy of the software part of the equation, as companies begin to monetize their AI solutions effectively."
Yet, caution remains regarding the indispensable role of semiconductor hardware. According to <a href="https://www.investors.com/news/technology/ai-stocks-nvidia-stock-software-companies/">Investors Business Daily</a>, while software revenues offer stability, the performance of Nvidia's GPUs is critical for powering AI, and no clever software can fully compensate for a basic lack of processing power.&nbsp;
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DeepSeek's launch of a lower-priced chatbot has intensified competitive pressures. Goldman Sachs analyst Ryan Hammond said, according to <a href="https://www.investors.com/news/technology/ai-stocks-nvidia-stock-software-companies">Investor's Business Daily</a>, that "the AI trade will broaden and that stocks with AI-enabled revenues offer better risk/reward for new capital than those involved in infrastructure"
Escalating Sino‑U.S. trade tensions and export restrictions add further uncertainty to the chip sector, prompting many to see software investments as a more stable, long-term opportunity.&nbsp;
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Nvidia Takes a Hit: Why AI Investors Are Moving Away from Chips to Software

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Shares of chip stocks are trading higher amid market strength on reports suggesting the US could narrow upcoming tariffs, which are expected to take effect Apr. 2.

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Shares of semiconductor and chip stocks are trading higher. The sector may be gaining amid an overall market rebound after experiencing recent weakness due to tariff uncertainty.

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Shares of chip stocks are trading higher as tech stocks rebound following softer-than-expected Feb. CPI figures. It was also reported that TSMC pitched a joint venture to Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom and Qualcomm to operate Intel's factories.

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Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower amid recession worries due to uncertainty regarding tariffs and trade policy. President Trump said there is a "period of transition."

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Major indexes are lower as investors assess US tariff policy. Additionally, Marvell dropped following roughly in-line guidance, which could be weighing on some chip stocks.

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Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading higher as investors assess US trade and investment policy. Stocks across sectors rose on reports President Trump will delay auto tariffs.

Semiconductor and tech ETFs are trading lower as NVIDIA falls following a WSJ report suggesting Chinese buyers have been ordering the company's chips despite US curbs.

Shares of chip stocks are trading higher, rebounding after falling this week in sympathy with NVIDIA.

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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading lower in sympathy with Nvidia, which reversed amid a possible selloff after reporting Q4 financial results.

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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading higher in anticipation of Nvidia's Q4 earnings which are scheduled to be reported after hours today. Additionally, large AI investment announcements from Apple and Meta this week may be buoying the industry.

The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) arbitrage trade <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tsmc" rel="noreferrer noopener">presents an opportunity</a> to monetize the premium in the ADR by buying the local shares while shorting the U.S. listing.
The contract chipmaker stock has surged over 2,900% since inception, backed by the artificial intelligence frenzy spurred by the emergence of OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT.
Taiwan Semiconductor is a key contract chipmaker for Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) AI GPUs and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) smartphones.
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Goldman Sachs <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-24/goldman-sachs-says-monetize-tsmc-premium-before-etf-rule-change?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> Bloomberg it expects demand for Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s Taipei-traded stock to surge as Taiwan&#8217;s regulator&nbsp;considers amending the ownership of local exchange-traded funds.
Taiwan Semiconductor member weighting in local equity benchmark Taiex climbed to 37%, making adjustments in ETF products tracking the index difficult.
Taiwan&#8217;s Financial Supervisory Commission&nbsp;is exploring the removal of the 30% cap for constituent member stocks in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43879488/taiwan-semiconductor-too-big-for-the-index-regulator-considers-lifting-weight-cap" rel="noreferrer noopener">market capitalization of</a> local index ETFs.
The changes, likely by the first half of 2025, could raise the current 30% single-stock weight limit and affect share allocations.
Meanwhile, Big Tech giants remain invested in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43910982/apple-commits-500-billion-in-us-investment-for-ai-push-boost-us-manufacturing-tech" rel="noreferrer noopener">their AI endeavors</a>. Apple earmarked over $500 billion for U.S. investments, focusing on AI, silicon engineering, and expanding advanced manufacturing.
Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) announced a 380 billion yuan&nbsp;(nearly $53 billion) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43906541/alibaba-to-invest-a-massive-53-billion-in-ai-infrastructure-taking-on-trumps-stargate-ai-plan" rel="noreferrer noopener">investment in its</a> cloud computing and AI infrastructure.
Investors can gain exposure to Taiwan Semiconductor through 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>).
Price Action:&nbsp;TSM stock traded lower by 1.75% to $194.76 at the last check on Monday.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Poised For Surge, Goldman Sachs Predicts Rising Demand For Taipei-Traded Stock: Report

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) discussed divesting ZT Systems&#8217; data center infrastructure production capabilities to Taiwan&#8217;s&nbsp;Compal Electronics Inc,&nbsp;Inventec Corp,&nbsp;Pegatron Corp, and&nbsp;Wistron Corp, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/02/43788975/amd-closing-competitive-gpu-gap-with-nvidia-gains-market-share-from-intel-in-client-and-server-markets-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">as disclosed earlier</a>. Nevertheless, AMD had also remained adamant about not changing its focus priority from its primary GPU roadmap.
The assets could be worth $3 billion-$4 billion, including debt, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-21/amd-discusses-server-plant-sale-for-up-to-4-billion?srnd=phx-technology&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a>, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
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The server manufacturing operations had ~$10 billion in revenue over the 12 months before AMD&#8217;s purchase.
Some of the plants are in New Jersey and Texas, making them potentially attractive to avoid tariffs and other measures from U.S. President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8217;s administration.
The Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rival agreed to acquire the data center manufacturing plants in 2024.
AMD&#8217;s $4.9 billion&nbsp;acquisition&nbsp;of ZT Systems helped it acquire the assets. In 2024, AMD shared plans to divest the manufacturing business to avoid competing with its customers, such as&nbsp;Dell Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>).
Unlike Nvidia, AMD&#8217;s stock value lost over 37% in the last 12 months as it failed to capitalize on the AI frenzy.
BofA Securities&#8216; Vivek Arya, Goldman Sachs&#8217;&nbsp;analyst Toshiya Hari, and JP Morgan&#8217;s Harlan Sur <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/02/43505678/amds-ai-ambitions-face-nvidias-dominance-analysts-see-growth-but-challenges-remain" rel="noreferrer noopener">maintained their Neutral</a> stock rating on AMD after its fourth-quarter results, citing its struggle to carve out a niche against&nbsp;Nvidia&#8217;s dominance and the rise of custom AI chips, challenges in cyclical sectors like industrial and communication, and weaker-than-expected demand for data center GPUs.
Investors can gain exposure to AMD through iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) and EA Series Trust Strive US Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOC#NYSE">SHOC</a>).
Price Action: AMD stock closed lower by 2.92% to $110.84 on Friday.
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AMD Reshapes Strategy, Plans $4 Billion Data Center Asset Sale While Doubling Down on GPUs

With Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) gradually shifting to its own chips, investors are closely monitoring Qualcomm's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) position in the semiconductor industry. Several ETFs have significant exposure to Qualcomm, making them noteworthy for those tracking developments in the sector:
VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMHX#NASDAQ">SMHX</a>): This ETF provides exposure to major fabless semiconductor firms that are key players in wireless communication and AI-driven processing. The fund holds 5.35% of its assets in Qualcomm currently.
iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>): One of the most popular semiconductor ETFs, SOXX holds a diversified portfolio of leading chipmakers, including Qualcomm, in which it currently invests 6.45% of its assets.
Invesco Semiconductors ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSI#NYSE">PSI</a>): This ETF invests in semiconductor firms with strong growth potential. Qualcomm is one of its top three holdings, with 5.18% weightage.
Why is the exposure to Qualcomm the talk of town right now? Let&#8217;s see.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is Qualcomm About To Lose A Key Customer?</h3>
Apple has leapt toward self-reliance with the introduction of its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43820197/apple-unveils-iphone-16e-with-a18-chip-ai-features-599-price-tag"> first custom-designed modem chip</a>. Revealed on Feb. 19, this chip will power the newly launched iPhone 16e, a $599 model in Apple&#8217;s latest smartphone lineup. This move could signal a major shift in Apple&#8217;s relationship with Qualcomm, its long-time modem supplier.
For years, Apple has depended on Qualcomm for modem chips that connect iPhones to wireless networks. Qualcomm also supplies modems for Android smartphones and Windows laptops, making it a dominant player in the industry. However, Apple has been working on reducing its dependence on third-party suppliers and took a major leap with the development of the C1 subsystem—a collection of components that now includes Apple&#8217;s in-house modem chip.
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Creating a modem chip isn't easy. It must be compatible with networks worldwide and work seamlessly with hundreds of carriers. Only a handful of companies, including Samsung, MediaTek, and Huawei, have successfully developed their own modem chips.
Apple itself struggled in the past to move away from Qualcomm. It even had a legal battle with the chip giant before settling in 2019 and signing new supply agreements. But now, Apple believes it has cracked the code with its advanced C1 chip, which it plans to refine and expand across its devices in the coming years.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next For Qualcomm?</h3>
Qualcomm faces a significant challenge as Apple moves away from its modem business. The transition could result in a revenue hit to Qualcomm's annual revenue. Management at Qualcomm has already <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/qualcomm-inks-deal-with-apple-to-supply-iphone-chips-through-2026-4d7890a4">projected </a>that it will supply only 20% of Apple&#8217;s modem chips by 2026, according to a September 2023 Wall Street Journal report.
Qualcomm has been preparing for Apple's departure for years, but it still relies on the iPhone maker for over 10% of its total revenue, according to its annual filing for 2024.
With Apple gradually shifting to its own chips, Qualcomm could eventually lose one of its biggest customers. While Apple hasn't given a timeline for a complete transition, this development raises concerns for Qualcomm's future revenue from iPhone modems.
On the flip side, it is still too early to say whether Apple&#8217;s modem chip is successful. Let&#8217;s say if the phone does not perform as well as iPhones with Qualcomm chips, it will bolster investors&#8217; faith in Qualcomm. For now, investors can only keep an eye on the developments and tap ETFs carrying semiconductor companies including Qualcomm.
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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/taiwan" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taiwan&#8217;s Financial Supervisory Commission</a> is exploring the removal of the 30% cap for constituent member stocks in the market capitalization of local index ETFs.
The Taiwanese regulator may approve appropriate amendments in the first half of this year, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-21/taiwan-considers-lifting-weighting-cap-on-etfs-as-tsmc-surges?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> on Friday.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) member weighting in local equity benchmark Taiex climbed to 37%, making adjustments in ETF products tracking the index difficult.
The chipmaker stock surged 140% since the global artificial intelligence investing frenzy in late 2022. Taiwan Semiconductor stock surged 60% in the last 12 months. It is the key supplier of AI chips for Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) GPUs and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) smartphones.
The AI frenzy is in no mood to slow down. Reportedly, Microsoft Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/43316522/not-just-deepseek-alibaba-unveils-ai-model-to-rival-openais-operator" rel="noreferrer noopener">committed $80 billion</a> in AI infrastructure spending&nbsp;for 2025, and&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)&nbsp;earmarked $60-65 billion.
The Taiwanese contract chipmaker&#8217;s rumored Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) deal could <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/02/43815191/taiwan-semiconductors-potential-intel-takeover-could-widen-gap-threatening-samsungs-chip-business-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">expand its market share</a> to 75% (up from 64.9% in the third quarter of 2024) and could further increase the market cap of the stock.
Taiwan looks to boost U.S. trade and defense ties, addressing President Donald Trump&#8217;s chip concerns as the chipmaker invests <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43727973/taiwan-semiconductor-eyes-us-expansion-amid-taiwans-push-for-bigger-investments-and-advanced-chip-production" rel="noreferrer noopener">$65 billion in Arizona fabs</a>.
Trump had verbally attacked Taiwan since his presidential campaign days for allegedly undermining U.S. manufacturing of semiconductor chips, including the lack of a formal defense treaty between the Chinese-claimed Taiwan as its most significant international backer and arms supplier.
Trump also criticized Taiwan for its trade surplus with the U.S.. He threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Taiwan-made chips. Reportedly, Trump plans to scrap the US CHIPS and Science Act, which Taiwan Semiconductor is a significant beneficiary of.
Meanwhile, Taiwan Semiconductor ramped up U.S. expansion, spending $17.14 billion on advanced chips and packaging as Taiwan seeks a global AI chip alliance.
Investors can gain exposure to Taiwan Semiconductor through 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>).
Price Action:&nbsp;TSM stock traded higher by 0.75% to $201.60 premarket at the last check on Friday.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Too Big For The Index, Regulator Considers Lifting Weight Cap

Investors are scrambling to assess the potential fallout of yet <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">another tectonic trade decision</a>. 
What Happened: President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25% levy on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43805852/trump-shakes-global-trade-with-25-auto-chip-and-pharma-tariffs-announcement-asian-stocks-pare-their-five-day-rally">auto, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical imports</a>,
This move could have far-reaching consequences for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs with heavy exposure to these sectors</a>, particularly those tracking automakers, chipmakers, and biotech firms.
Trump's protectionist stance triggered an immediate market response across the global markets. Asian stocks retreated after a five-day rally, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index slipping, particularly affecting Japanese automakers like Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>).
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Automakers: The U.S. imported around 8 million passenger cars and light trucks last year, comprising 50% of total vehicle sales, according to a report by Wall Street Journal. A 25% tariff would increase vehicle prices, impact supply chains, and hurt companies dependent on overseas manufacturing. 
Here are a few ETFs likely to take a hit:
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<li>Global X Autonomous &amp; Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRIV#NASDAQ">DRIV</a>): Fairly exposed to Toyota, Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Ford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), this fund could face turbulence as trade tensions mount.</li>
</ul>
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<li>First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARZ#NASDAQ">CARZ</a>): Tracks major global automakers, including BMW, Honda, and General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), which rely on imported parts. The ETF also has significant exposure to Toyota and Tesla and allocates 46% of its assets to overseas stocks. That places it in a precarious position amid escalating tariff situations.</li>
</ul>
Chips: Trump also declared that sectoral tariffs on semiconductors would start at "25% or higher", escalating further over time. This comes as the U.S. considers a 100% tariff on Taiwanese semiconductors, an industry heavily reliant on TSMC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
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<li>iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) – With Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) among its top holdings, this fund is exposed to volatility stemming from supply chain disruptions.</li>
</ul>
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<li>VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) – Heavily weighted towards TSMC, Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), and Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), making it vulnerable to any tariff escalation.</li>
</ul>
Pharma: The pharmaceutical sector is also caught in the crosshairs, with Trump hinting at escalating tariffs beyond 25% over the year. This could upend drug pricing, R&amp;D costs, and supply chain dynamics for major biopharma companies.
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<li>iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHE#NYSE">IHE</a>): Tracks major drugmakers like Pfizer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), Merck (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>), and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), all of which could see higher costs.</li>
</ul>
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<li>SPDR S&amp;P Biotech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XBI#NYSE">XBI</a>): While biotech firms often have global R&amp;D operations, increased tariffs could disrupt access to imported drug components.</li>
</ul>
Why It Matters: Trump has long voiced concerns over U.S. automotive exports being treated unfairly abroad. In his first term, he threatened a similar 25% car tariff but ultimately backed down.
For ETF investors, volatility is back on the table. Those holding funds exposed to autos, chips, and pharmaceuticals must brace for a bumpy ride. While Trump believes the move will bring manufacturing back home, the short-term pain could be severe.
The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. companies may receive a phase-in period, with tariffs increasing over the course of the year.
What's Next: Markets will be watching closely as April 2 (when auto tariffs are expected to kick in) approaches. Any delays or modifications to the tariff plan could shift investor sentiment. 
For now, ETF traders should keep an eye on sectoral rotation, hedge exposure where necessary, and prepare for the potential impact of another round of trade wars.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/taiwan" rel="noreferrer noopener">plans to invest</a> more in and trade more with the U.S. while ramping up defense spending to assuage President Donald Trump's concerns over the chip industry.
Taiwan is home to the leading contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), a major supplier to companies including Apple&nbsp;Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)&nbsp;and Nvidia&nbsp;Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and a crucial part of the developing AI industry.
Taiwan Semiconductor is investing $65 billion in new factories in the U.S. state of Arizona.
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="750" height="650" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/14034002/newplot-9.png" alt="" class="wp-image-782606" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/14034002/newplot-9.png 750w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/14034002/newplot-9-300x260.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></figure>
Apple remains <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42514266/taiwan-semiconductor-unveils-20-billion-arizona-chip-fab-apple-named-key-customer" rel="noreferrer noopener">the largest customer</a> of Taiwan Semiconductor's U.S. operations.
Trump had been critical of Taiwan for allegedly undermining U.S. manufacturing of semiconductor chips, including the lack of a formal defense treaty between the Chinese-claimed Taiwan as its most significant international backer and arms supplier.
Taiwan also has a large trade surplus with the U.S., which surged 83% last year. The island's exports hit a record $111.4 billion, driven by demand for high-tech products such as semiconductors.
Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Taiwan-made chips, prompting market speculation that Taiwan Semiconductor might consider boosting its chip capacity in the U.S., ramping up production of advanced chips at its Arizona fabs, or building its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43660030/trump-tariff-threats-put-pressure-on-taiwan-semiconductor-could-push-advanced-packaging-capacity-to-us" rel="noreferrer noopener">advanced packaging capacity</a> in the U.S.
Reports also indicated Trump's plans to scrap the U.S.CHIPS and Science Act, where Taiwan Semiconductor is a significant beneficiary.
Ching-te highlighted the importance of the global semiconductor supply chain being an "ecosystem," Reuters cited from a National Security Council meeting.
He urged democratic nations, including the U.S., to build an international alliance for AI chips and a "democratic supply chain" for advanced chips. After that, Taiwan proposed to come up with good proposals and engage in further discussions with the U.S.
On Wednesday, Taiwan Semiconductor held its <a target="_blank" href="https://pr.tsmc.com/english/news/3207" rel="noreferrer noopener">first board meeting</a> in the U.S. The board approved a proposed cash dividend distribution of NT$4.5 per share on an <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43022654/taiwan-semiconductor-q4-earnings-3nm-and-5nm-nodes-lead-topline-growth-expands-margins-issues-strong-q1-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">EPS of NT$14.45</a>, implying a payout ratio of 31.1%.
It also approved capital appropriations of $17.14 billion to meet long-term capacity plans.
Taiwan Semiconductor would spend the capex on installing and upgrading advanced technology process capacity, advanced packaging, fab construction, and installation of fab facility systems.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock surged over 56% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through 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>).
Price Action: TSM stock traded lower by 1.69% to $198.40 premarket at the last check on Friday.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Eyes US Expansion Amid Push for Bigger Investments and Advanced Chip Production

JX Advanced Metals, a subsidiary of oil titan Eneos, is planning to raise an estimated ¥460 billion ($3 billion) through an initial public offering (IPO). This IPO is anticipated to be the largest in Japan since 2018.
What Happened: The firm has proposed a tentative price of ¥862 ($5.65) per share, as per a submission to the Finance Ministry. The final price will be determined on March 10, with JX Advanced Metals slated for its Tokyo Stock Exchange listing on March 19, <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/02/14/companies/jx-advanced-metals-ipo/">reported</a> The Japan Times on Friday.
If the IPO goes as planned, it will outshine last year&#8217;s significant IPO of subway operator&nbsp;Tokyo Metro and will be the most significant since SoftBank&#8216;s listing in December 2018.
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Why It Matters: The move by JX Advanced Metals comes at a time when the semiconductor industry is under pressure. JX holds approximately 60% of the global market share for sputtering target materials, critical for semiconductor circuitry. Thus, the IPO will also serve as an indicator of global demand for chips, a crucial element in the rapidly advancing AI sector. 
On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential tariffs of up to 100% on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43685791/taiwan-semiconductor-could-be-the-lifeline-intel-needs-as-rumors-swirl-of-a-us-backed-joint-venture">semiconductor exports from Taiwan to the U.S</a>., aiming to incentivize chip manufacturers to relocate their production facilities to the United States. However, Bob O'Donnell, chief analyst and founder of TECHnalysis Research told the Central News Agency&nbsp;that economic sanctions won't instantly enhance chip manufacturing in the U.S., as constructing a chip fabrication facility takes billions of dollars and several years to complete. "It will have a huge negative impact on every tech-related industry," cautioned O'Donnell.
Meanwhile, a report by Reuters today suggests that The White House is looking to revise U.S. CHIPS and Science Act awards and has indicated potential delays in upcoming semiconductor funding distributions. The event is likely to have a major impact on the operations of U.S. chip makers like Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) gained over 6% over the past year. 
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