SOXS is trading 4.8% up today as semiconductor and AI-related stocks ease following a sharp rally earlier this week.
- The sector is experiencing a cooling period after significant gains driven by Micronβs $250 billion U.S. investment plan and Metaβs Iris AI chip initiative.
- Profit-taking is weighing on the PHLX Semiconductor Index and Nasdaq, with momentum slowing amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
- The move reflects a shift toward bearish exposure in the chip sector as investors reassess valuations following the recent AI-driven surge.