SOXX is trading 1.6% down in after-hours trading following a strong multi-day rebound in semiconductor stocks fueled by upbeat AI sentiment and solid chip earnings.
- The decline appears driven by profit-taking and thin after-hours liquidity after the ETF surged over recent sessions.
- No major negative sector headlines were reported after the close, suggesting the move is a technical retracement.
- Broader index futures continue to point to a risk-on tone for the August 05, 2026, trading session.