State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF is trading 6.3% down today as investors unwind crowded AI-chip trades following Broadcom’s earnings reaction and cautious guidance.
- Broadcom’s outlook triggered sector-wide profit-taking, pressuring semiconductor stocks that have seen significant year-to-date gains.
- A stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report has reignited concerns over potential Fed rate hikes, weighing heavily on rate-sensitive technology valuations.
- The Nasdaq is notably underperforming the Dow, further amplifying the downside for the semiconductor-focused ETF.