SMHX is trading 3.46% up now at $55.91 after semiconductor stocks rallied alongside a broader risk-on session.
- On September 17, 2026, the Nasdaq rose 1.28%; Nvidia gained 1.9% and Marvell 5.1%.
- Reports said AI-driven HBM demand is intensifying memory shortages, with prices reportedly rising five- to sevenfold.
- SMHX tracks fabless semiconductor companies, including Nvidia and Broadcom, making the sector trend relevant.