VanEck Semiconductor ETF Heavily Invested in Nvidia and TSMC, Up 59% Yearly
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 6d ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- ETF Holdings Analysis: The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SMH) heavily invests in 25 semiconductor companies, including Nvidia and TSMC, achieving a 59% annual increase, highlighting its strong performance in the generative AI sector and attracting investor interest.
- Diversified Investment Options: The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (NYSEMKT: XSD) offers balanced exposure to 43 companies with a 41% annual increase, and its equal-weight strategy allows investors to maintain stable returns even when large firms decline.
- Market Outlook: According to MarketsandMarkets.com, the generative AI market is projected to grow from $71.4 billion in 2025 to $890.6 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate of 43.4%, presenting significant investment opportunities for investors.
- Investment Recommendations: The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SOXX) focuses on U.S. companies and has a 56% annual increase, with a lower expense ratio of 0.34%, making it an ideal choice for investors looking to minimize foreign exposure.
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Analyst Views on INTC
Wall Street analysts forecast INTC stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for INTC is 39.30 USD with a low forecast of 20.00 USD and a high forecast of 52.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
29 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
19 Hold
5 Sell
Hold
Current: 43.930
Low
20.00
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39.30
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52.00
Current: 43.930
Low
20.00
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39.30
High
52.00
About INTC
Intel Corporation is a global designer and manufacturer of semiconductor products. The Company operates through three segments: Intel Products, Intel Foundry, and All Other. Its Intel Products segment includes Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Network and Edge (NEX). The CCG is bringing together the operating system, system architecture, hardware, and software application integration to enable PC experiences. DCAI delivers workload-optimized solutions to cloud service providers and enterprises, along with silicon devices for communications service providers, network and edge, and HPC customers. NEX helps networks and edge compute systems from fixed-function hardware to general-purpose compute, acceleration, and networking devices running cloud native software on programmable hardware. The Intel Foundry segment comprises technology development, manufacturing and foundry services. All Other segments include Altera, Mobileye, Other.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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