NVIDIA

Broadcom

Advanced Micro Devices

Texas Instruments

QUALCOMM

Intel

Applied Materials

Micron Technology

Analog Devices

Lam Research

VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

SMH tracks a market-cap-weighted index of 25 of the largest US-listed semiconductors companies.

The survey finds that "the financial benefits of implemented Gen AI projects have been dismal", 42% of companies have yet to see a "significant benefit from their generative AI initiatives". It seems like the Gen AI initiatives are very costly to implement, and on top of that, might not even work correctly (hallucinations concerns).

SMH: The Gen AI Bubble Is Bursting, Semiconductors Already Past Their Peak

iShares North American Tech ETF

Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF

iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF

Wall Street wrapped up a blockbuster first half of the year. In the current scenario, investors should bet on ETFs that were winners in the first half and have a solid Zacks ETF Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).

Top-Ranked ETFs That Outperformed the Market in 1H

First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF

Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF

AXS Esoterica NEXTG Economy ETF

Wall Street has been on a remarkable rally, buoyed by a surge in technology stocks. Most of the gains were driven by five "mega-cap" tech companies?

Tech Sector Dominates First-Half Rally: 5 Best ETFs

VanEck Robotics ETF

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA ) has grown to become quite a dominant holding in a number of tech-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) amid its glorious ascent. Though NVDA stock is no longer the world's largest company after its latest correction, bringing the market cap to $3 trillion flat, I still think it's a bad idea to think the firm can't continue its growth just because of its behemoth size.

3 ETFs to Buy for Nvidia Stock Dominance

One of Vanguard's ETFs has risen 24% year to date. However, that performance isn't close to the gains delivered by an ETF managed by VanEck.

Vanguard's Top ETF Is Up 24% This Year. Here's Another ETF Up Twice As Much.

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust

Sprott Lithium Miners ETF

Advisorshares Psychedelics ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF

ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

We have highlighted three ETFs each from the best and worst-performing zones in the first half of 2024.

Top and Flop ETFs of the First Half

Two years ago, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law. Certainly, assuming it's implemented to its fullest potential, the legislation could be a boon for a variety of semiconductor stocks.

CHIPS Act Winners Reside in This ETF

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Is the AI rally over for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA )? The dominant AI chipmaker has fallen 10% from its all-time high and has now slipped back to the third most valuable stock on the market behind Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ).

Too Late to Buy Nvidia? 3 Stocks to Double Down on Instead.

iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

Invesco Senior Loan ETF

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF

Fidelity Total Bond ETF

Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund

iShares Bitcoin Trust

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF

Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF

JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF

PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF

Invesco QQQ

iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF

iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

 SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Global X Uranium ETF

iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Vanguard Growth ETF

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Markets steadily march on to record highs, as Q2 2024 wraps up. Many patterns that emerged earlier in the year once again prevailed through the fog of geopolitical and rate uncertainty.

The ETF Flowdown: Q2 2024

Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF

Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF

The Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF provides exposure to hundreds of growth-oriented stocks. The Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF provides exposure to the powerful generative AI trend.

Investing $1,000 Into Each of These Top ETFs Would Incur a Mere $12 Annual Fee, and They Have All Beaten the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite So Far in 2024

GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF

Vanguard Information Technology ETF

Nvidia has performed well over the past year. That has helped boost performance for ETFs in the tech sector.

Like Nvidia? These 3 ETFs Have What You Want.

The stock market has been on an incredible run. And as we have pointed out several times, that bull market run higher has been lead by technology stocks.

Will Semiconductors (SMH) Reversal Lead Stock Market Lower?

Sonicshares Global Shipping ETF

U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF

iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF

US Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF

Global X Silver Miners ETF

Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF

United States Natural Gas Fund LP

Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF

Wall Street has delivered moderate performance in Q2 of 2024, with April being a down month, while May and June stand out as up months.

5 Top-Performing ETFs of Q2

iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF

In an era of market crashes and booms, strong buy ETFs are now a go-to option for many investors. Exchange-traded funds offer a compelling case to combat market risks by investing in a broad range of stocks instead of an individual asset.

Wall Street Favorites: 3 ETFs With Strong Buy Ratings for June 2024

The theme of the past couple of weeks has been the S&P 500 pressing higher in spite of weak breadth. With the likes of Nvidia down 5% on the day (and down 14% since last Tuesday's high), the semiconductor ETF (SMH) is testing the uptrend that has been in place since its April lows.

Semis Smoked

Semiconductor stocks have led the market rally, buoyed by the artificial intelligence (AI) drive.

Best-Performing Stocks of the Top ETF of the First Half

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF is a passive fund that has positions in many leading chip companies. The fund provides investors with exposure to many different aspects of the semiconductor market, providing a degree of diversification.

Missed Out on Nvidia? Here's 1 Spectacular ETF to Buy Instead

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF has surged over 80% since June 2023, and it is time for some caution. The reason is that the market seems to be favoring chips at the expense of software, something which is illogical. Therefore, there could be a correction in the chip space to the benefit of application software plays.

SMH: Risks Of Rotation Into Software And Doubts For AI PC (Rating Downgrade)

Albeit briefly, Nvidia (NVDA) recently was the most valuable publicly traded company. While Microsoft (MSFT) has since reclaimed that throne, Nvidia's market capitalization exceeds the total market values of equity markets in France, Germany, and the U.K. Over the past several years, Nvidia's seemingly unabated ascent has sparked fears regarding frothy valuations on the stock.

Not All Chip Stocks Are Expensive

Gabelli Growth Innovators ETF 

The winners are broad-based across the sectors, with technology being the star performer in the first half of 2024. Here, we present a bunch of top-performing ETFs from various corners of the market.

5 ETFs That Are Up More Than 30% in 1H

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF

YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF

Invesco Dynamic Semiconductors ETF

SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF

Hello! This is MarketWatch reporter Isabel Wang bringing you this week's ETF Wrap. In this edition, we look at semiconductor exchange-traded funds as Nvidia's stock has turbocharged chip ETFs to become market leaders in the first half of 2024.

Not all semiconductor ETFs are the same. What investors need to know before betting on Nvidia and other chip stocks.

Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF

Exchange-traded funds are a great way for investors to gain exposure to different industries and fund objectives without having to do all the work of picking stocks and investing in them individually. They provide a much more stress-free investing option for individuals seeking a more hands-off approach to investing.

3 ETFs to Buy Now: June 2024

Fidelity Cloud Computing ETF

iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

Index funds will quickly spread your dollars across a wide range of investments, with great growth potential. Some specialized ETFs have eye-popping performance records and could keep performing exceptionally well.

Want $1 Million in Retirement? 9 ETFs to Buy Now and Hold for Decades.

Best Buy

Carvana

Amplify Online Retail ETF

Walmart

SPDR S&P Retail ETF

Retail sales was weaker than expected in May.

3 ETF Areas & Stocks to Win Despite Soft Retail Sales in May

VanEck Semiconductor ETF SMH is probably on the radar for investors seeking momentum. The fund just hit a 52-week high and moved up 104% from its 52-week low price of $136.10/share.

Semiconductor ETF (SMH) Hits New 52-Week High

News for VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF ETF (SMH)