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To pursue its objective, 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..

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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:

애플의 자체 모뎀 칩에 퀄컴에 대한 우려가 고조: 핵심 노출을 갖는 3개의 ETF

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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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Benzinga Market Summary: Markets Turn Higher On Tariff Delays, Chip Stocks Rise On Strong Broadcom Guidance, Oil Rises

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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.

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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.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43891083/unity-hits-an-inflection-point-as-analysts-highlight-accelerated-innovation-in-gaming-and-advertising" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unity Hits An Inflection Point? Analysts Highlight Accelerated Innovation In Gaming And Advertising</a>
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.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/02/43888574/alibabas-ai-expansion-e-commerce-growth-reinforce-bullish-analyst-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alibaba&#8217;s AI Expansion, E-Commerce Growth Reinforce Bullish Analyst Outlook</a>
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.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43840286/apples-iphone-16e-to-drive-revenue-growth-for-tim-cooks-company-says-top-analyst">Apple&#8217;s iPhone 16e To Drive Revenue Growth For Tim Cook&#8217;s Company, Says Top Analyst</a>
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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Apple's In-House Modem Chip Sparks Qualcomm Concerns: 3 ETFs With Key Exposure

<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>
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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>
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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>
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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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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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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">AI-driven market</a> surge has hit troubled times and JPMorgan analyst Jason Hunter is telling investors to be cautious.
Recent bear gaps in AI stocks have cracked short-term trend support, leaving tech darlings like Nvidia Corp (NVDA), Broadcom Inc (AVGO) and Marvell Technology Inc (MRVL) looking vulnerable. 
But before VOO investors start sweating, there&#8217;s a silver lining: the broader market, and by extension the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (VOO), remains well-anchored.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AI's Stumble Vs. The Broader Market Picture</h2>
Tech stocks have been leading the charge, and their weight in the S&amp;P 500—over 37% of VOO's holdings—means any AI sector shake-up has ripple effects. 
NVDA stock, for instance, is fighting to hold key support near $114, while AVGO stock eyes a rebound from the $180-$186 range, per Hunter. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX), a key barometer for AI and chip stocks, has lost 7.54% in just five days. While that signals near-term pain, Hunter points out that longer-term support levels remain intact.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What This Means For VOO Investors</h2>
VOO, a favorite among passive investors, is designed for broad-market exposure. Unlike concentrated tech plays, it absorbs volatility better thanks to diversification. Microsoft Corp (MSFT), Apple Inc (AAPL) and Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) may feel the tech squeeze, but financials, healthcare and consumer staples act as stabilizers.
JPMorgan's take? While AI stocks may struggle to regain immediate footing, they're approaching key support levels, likely forming a multi-week or multi-month trading range rather than a prolonged downturn.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stay The Course Or Shift Gears?</h2>
Short-term traders might see this as an opportunity to hedge, but for long-term VOO investors, the playbook remains unchanged: stay the course. 
VOO's resilience comes from its balanced exposure to 500 of the biggest U.S. companies, smoothing out sector-specific dips. If AI rebounds as expected, VOO holders will benefit without needing to time the market.
The bottom line? 
AI may be wobbling, but VOO investors have little reason to panic. The ETF's broad-market strategy keeps it on solid ground, making short-term volatility a mere blip in the bigger picture.
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On Tuesday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tsmc" rel="noreferrer noopener">stock saw some</a> redemption after <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43221806/nvidia-amd-broadcom-smci-tsmc-and-other-tech-giants-lead-monday-pre-market-selloff-as-nasdaq-100-futures-plummet-over-650-points-amid-reports-of-chinese-ai-startup-deepseek-overtaking-chatgpt" rel="noreferrer noopener">a selloff</a> driven by China's progress in AI on Monday.
The Taiwan economy ministry told Reuters that semiconductor business between Taiwan and the U.S. is a "win-win" model for both sides given the high level of complementarity, especially the U.S.-designed, Taiwan-foundry model. 
The ministry commented in response to tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, something he has been indulging since his presidential campaign days.
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Trump&nbsp;has called Chinese AI start-up&nbsp;DeepSeek's performance&nbsp;a "wake-up call" and "positive" for America's tech sector and threatened tariffs on foreign-made&nbsp;semiconductor chips, including those made by&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor, unless they start producing them stateside, SCMP <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3296523/donald-trump-calls-deepseeks-strong-showing-wake-call-us-tech-sector" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Taiwan, home to the key contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor, is a key link in the global technology supply chain for Apple&nbsp;Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
Trump voiced plans to impose tariffs on imported chips, pharmaceuticals, and steel in line with his MAGA ambitions.
In 2020, under the first Trump administration, Taiwan Semiconductor shared plans to build a $12 billion factory in Arizona. The chipmaker's total investment now stands at $65 billion. It bagged <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43099745/taiwan-semiconductor-touts-1-5-billion-in-us-subsidies-confident-trump-will-maintain-chips-act-backing" rel="noreferrer noopener">$1.5 billion in subsidies</a> from the U.S.
The chipmaker committed $38 billion—$42 billion in fiscal 2025 capex versus fiscal 2024 capex of $29.8 billion.&nbsp;
In January, Taiwan Economy Minister Kuo Jyh-huei voiced the negligible impact of any&nbsp;tariffs on semiconductor exports.
Last week, Trump directed federal agencies to investigate persistent U.S. trade deficits and unfair trade practices by other countries. Taiwan's trade surplus with the U.S. grew 83% in 2024, with exports to the U.S. hitting $111.4 billion.
Recently, Taiwan Semiconductor chief C.C. Wei <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43138590/jim-cramer-says-taiwan-semiconductors-capex-plans-boost-applied-materials-lam-research-kla-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">overlooked concerns over</a> U.S. AI sanctions. He flagged the chipmaker's focus on advanced packaging, citing that non-AI sectors like automotive and crypto mining remain unruffled by embargoes.
Taiwan Semiconductor stock surged over 64% 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:&nbsp;At the last check on Tuesday, TSM stock traded higher by 0.51% to $193.29.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Rebounds After Selloff, US-Taiwan Chip Partnership Still Faces Tariff Threats

The emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43232316/deepseek-jitters-shatter-us-tech-stocks-wipe-out-12-trillion-on-wall-street-analyst-eyes-four-chinese-giants-set-to-benefit">rattled the markets</a> on Monday. However, as AI demand continues to rise many described the reaction to be "overdramatic" and suggested to "buy the dip". Here is a list of top semiconductor exchange-traded funds, with the lowest expense ratios that investors could consider. 
What Happened: As DeepSeek boasts of high performance at a significantly lower cost, semiconductor stocks which are the backbone of AI development, bore the brunt of the selloff.
"To me, it's an overreaction," Fundstrat Global Advisors‘ head of research Tom Lee <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/27/tom-lee-calls-market-sell-off-overreaction-nvidia-falls-on-deepseek-news.html?taid=67980792a96d920001c44f58&amp;utm_campaign=trueanthem&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter%7Cmain">told </a>CNBC's "Closing Bell," comparing the drop to Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) March 2020 decline that proved to be a significant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43259288/fundstrats-tom-lee-sees-nvidias-17-plunge-as-an-opportunity-calls-nasdaqs-over-600-points-plunge-drop-a-market-overreaction">entry point</a> for investors.
Similarly, Subho Moulik, the founder and CEO of Appreciate said, "The sudden emergence of DeepSeek is a Sputnik-like moment for the U.S. and potentially undermines U.S. AI exceptionalism, but we see yesterday's panic selling to be overdramatic."
As Nvidia shares <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43259288/fundstrats-tom-lee-sees-nvidias-17-plunge-as-an-opportunity-calls-nasdaqs-over-600-points-plunge-drop-a-market-overreaction">plunged</a> 17% on Monday, eroding $593 billion in <a href="https://x.com/charliebilello/status/1884009665597690125">market capitalization</a>, Moulik said, "It's not just Nvidia, the other semicaps that took a battering in the markets – Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) – can be an interesting buy on dip."
Investors could consider buying ETFs with a low expense ratio to "buy on dip." An expense ratio is a percentage that represents the annual cost of owning a fund or an ETF which is calculated by dividing a fund&#8217;s operating expenses by its net assets.
According to <a href="https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/etfs-how-much-do-they-really-cost#:~:text=Investors%20should%20consider%20the%20impact,significantly%20erode%20returns%20over%20time.">Charles Schwab</a>, &#8220;ETFs with lower expense ratios and lower trading costs typically offer better value to investors, because higher expense ratios and/or steeper trading costs may significantly erode returns over time.&#8221; 
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<td>ETF Name</td>
<td>AUM (In Billion)</td>
<td>Expense Ratio</td>
<td>Six Month Returns</td>
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<td>SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>)</td>
<td>$1.28</td>
<td>0.35%</td>
<td>-0.29%</td>
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<td>VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>)</td>
<td>$23.60</td>
<td>0.35%</td>
<td>-1.17%</td>
</tr>
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<td>iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>)</td>
<td>$13.86</td>
<td>0.35%</td>
<td>-7.14%</td>
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<td>First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXL#NASDAQ">FTXL</a>)</td>
<td>$1.32</td>
<td>0.60%</td>
<td>-9.11%</td>
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<td>ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USD#NYSE">USD</a>)</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>0.95%</td>
<td>-7.38%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: <a href="https://www.etf.com/topics/semiconductors">ETF.com</a> </figcaption></figure>
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Why It Matters: According to Moulik, DeepSeek&#8217;s claim of lower training costs of $6 million vs ChatGPT&#8217;s $100 million plus, remains unverified. The Chinese firm's reliance on less-advanced Nvidia chips, due to U.S. chip export restrictions, could also hinder its ability to maintain a competitive edge in AI development.
Even if DeepSeek&#8217;s cost claims hold, it&#8217;s still positive for Big Tech, said Moulik, as AI extends beyond Large Language Models. Cost-effective LLM training allows U.S. companies to prioritize <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/43222744/verizon-launches-ai-connect-as-mckinsey-predicts-that-60-70-of-ai-workload-will-shift-from-training-to-inferencing-by-2030">LLM inferencing</a> – the next stage. Inferencing involves applying pre-trained LLMs for real-world tasks, optimizing AI investments by shifting focus from costly training to scalable, practical applications, ultimately driving long-term growth.
"For industry leaders like Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc., this means redirecting massive spending from training infrastructure to real-world applications such as search, customer service, and automation," added Moulik. Cloud servers like Amazon.com Inc.&#8217;s Amazon Web Service could benefit too.
Although the short-term will be bumpy, the long-term runway appears stable, added Moulik, "Unless DeepSeek drops another Chinese New Year gift to the world later&nbsp;this&nbsp;year.&#8221;
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