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Semiconductor ETFs rebound on easing rate hike concerns

EditorNikhilesh Pawar
Published 11/14/2023, 12:25 PM
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NEW YORK - Semiconductor Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are on the rise as analysts observed a recovery on Monday, stemming from indications that the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes may be drawing to a close. This positive shift in investor sentiment comes in the wake of strong industry performance reports and advancements in AI technology.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), a leading player in the semiconductor space, recently reported a significant 34.8% jump in net revenue for October. This surge is attributed to robust demand for AI applications and advanced chip technology. TSM's growth has had a ripple effect on its clients, such as Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:AVGO), which has seen its stock rise even amid delays in its acquisition of VMware (NYSE:VMW) Inc. Broadcom's growth is partly due to increased demand for AI acceleration through data center platforms.

Adding to the positive outlook, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:AMD) CEO predicted that the new MI300 AI accelerator is expected to contribute substantially to the company's fourth-quarter revenue. This forecast reflects the increasing importance of AI technologies in driving semiconductor sales.

The recovery of semiconductor ETFs is also reflected in the assets under management (AUM) of key funds within this sector. The VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF, which mirrors the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index, boasts an AUM of $10 billion spread across 26 semiconductor companies. Meanwhile, the iShares Semiconductor ETF, tracking the NYSE Semiconductor Index, manages $8.7 billion from 30 U.S. semiconductor firms.

Other notable funds include the Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF with an asset base of $146.5 million from 30 stocks following the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index and the First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF which tracks the Nasdaq US Smart Semiconductor Index with $1 billion AUM from 32 dynamic U.S. semiconductor stocks.

This collective uptick underscores broader market confidence in semiconductors as essential components for future technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence and data processing capabilities. As such, these funds are poised to potentially benefit from sustained interest in semiconductor technologies and their applications across various industries.

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