SMH is trading at $573.31 (-2.43%) as semiconductor shares face pressure from valuation concerns and profit-taking following a significant rally.
- The broader chip group is seeing a sharp decline, with the SOXX index also falling as sentiment weakens despite ongoing AI demand.
- Market pressure is exacerbated by tightening export compliance for NVIDIA, adding a specific drag to the overall semiconductor complex.
- The move appears primarily sector-driven rather than company-specific, with major holdings failing to offset the broader risk-off tone.