SOXX rose 12.6% last month as chip shares surged. Yet top players have slid quickly since then.
Intel, AMD, and Samsung swung sharply after Samsung’s poor results sparked broader sell-offs. Applied Materials fell 10% on Tuesday while AMD lost 8%.
SOXX is now weighed against wider tech ETFs such as IYW. Investors argue whether a semiconductor-focused ETF or a broad tech basket offers steadier returns.