ETF Explainer: SOXX
Examining the twists and turns of the dominant semiconductor ETF.
Each month, we look at an ETF selected by ETF.com based on its performance and importance to investors. This month, we consider the $7.9 billion iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX), the largest semiconductor ETF on the market. All the companies mentioned below are holdings in SOXX, unless otherwise noted (*).
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DEC 4 Shares of Micron Technology rise sharply after multiple analysts raised their price targets and a power outage at one of its factories disrupted production, potentially increasing demand.
JAN 22 Intel stock spikes on better-than-expected earnings but plunges the next day on concerns the data had been hacked before its release.
MAR 31 Applied Materials stock receives a significant boost after a Bernstein analyst initiates coverage on the company with an “outperform” rating.
MAY 19 Analog Devices exceeds expectations to deliver record-breaking results for its second fiscal quarter, with revenue up 26% year-over-year.
AUG 24 Nvidia stock rises over multiple days on a 68% y-o-y increase in earnings and news that it will provide some of the chips for a new Dept. of Energy supercomputer.
OCT 7 Shares of Marvell Technology rise sharply in the wake of an investor call during which it raised its long-term growth target to 15-20% from 10-15%.
Source: Bloomberg; data for 10/30/2020-10/29/2021