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The Fund normally invests at least 80 percent of its total assets in securities that comprise the Funds benchmark index. The Semiconductor Index includes common stocks and depositary receipts of U.S. exchange-listed companies in the semiconductor industry. Such companies may include medium-capitalization companies and foreign companies that are listed on a U.S. exchange. To be initially eligible for the Semiconductor Index, companies must generate at least 50 percent of their revenues from semiconductors. Semiconductors include companies engaged primarily in the production of semiconductors and semiconductor equipment. Of the largest 50 stocks in the semiconductor industry by full market capitalization, the top 25 by free-float market capitalization (i.e., includes only shares that are readily available for trading in the market) and three month average daily trading volume are included in the Semiconductor Index.

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Shares of chip stocks are trading lower as global markets continue to decline following President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

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Shares of companies within the broader technology sector are trading lower as markets react to President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

The AI revolution isn&#8217;t just about chips—it&#8217;s about the high-speed highways that move data between them. According to JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur, Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) and Marvell Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) are at the center of this networking build-out, making them prime beneficiaries of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">the AI boom</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Networking Demand Surges with AI Compute</h2>
Sur highlights that the rapid expansion of accelerated computing &#8211; powered by Nvidia Corp&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell GPUs, Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google&#8217;s TPUv6, and Amazon.com Inc's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Trainium 2 &#8211; is fueling an insatiable need for faster networking. As hyperscalers scale out their data centers, demand for 800G and next-gen 1.6T networking solutions is set to soar through 2025 and beyond.
At the OFC Networking Conference this week, Broadcom showcased its dominance in high-performance switching, with its Tomahawk 5 and Jericho 3 chipsets seeing strong demand. The company is also gearing up for the launch of its 3nm Tomahawk 6 later this year, further strengthening its AI networking footprint.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Marvell: The King Of PAM4 DSPs</h2>
Marvell continues to dominate the PAM4 DSP market, commanding over 70% market share and generating more than $1.5 billion in revenue from this segment in 2024. 
The company is leading the charge in next-gen 1.6T AEC and silicon photonics (SiPho) solutions, positioning itself to capitalize on both scale-out and scale-up networking demand. With strong AI-ASIC ramps in the pipeline, Marvell's data center business looks set for solid Q/Q growth through the rest of the year, the analyst said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Broadcom: The Networking Powerhouse</h2>
Broadcom, meanwhile, is flexing its dominance in high-performance networking. Its Tomahawk 5 switch (51.2Tbps throughput) is already in high-volume production, and the next-gen Tomahawk 6 (102Tbps) is expected to drop later this year. AI-related networking revenue is up over 60%, and Broadcom's deep lineup of scale-out and scale-up solutions—ranging from PCIe Gen5 connectivity to co-packaged optics—keeps it ahead of the pack, according to Sur.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Actionable ETFs for Investors</h2>
For those looking to gain exposure to this AI-driven networking surge, iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) and VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) both hold significant positions in Broadcom and Marvell, making them prime ways to ride this wave.
With hyperscalers racing to upgrade their AI infrastructure, Broadcom and Marvell are sitting in the sweet spot. 
With demand for ultra-high-speed networking solutions on the rise, these two semiconductor leaders appear well-positioned for further growth.
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Shares of companies in the broader technology sector are trading lower as President Trump declares that reciprocal tariffs will target all countries.

U.S. technology-linked ETFs endured a wave of selling pressure in March 2025 as investor enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence boom cooled and macroeconomic uncertainties—from tariff risks to geopolitical tensions—dampened appetite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/technology-stocks">for high-growth names.</a>
The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index, plunged 9.1% in March, its worst monthly performance since December 2022. 
Unlike previous corrections, where dip-buying quickly followed. This time, investors pulled back. QQQ posted $1.4 billion in outflows, snapping a four-month streak of inflows and signaling rising caution.
The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) slumped 10%, marking its steepest one-month drop since September 2022. The ETF also bled $770 million in March, bringing combined outflows over the past two months to more than $1.1 billion.
Semiconductor-related ETFs—previously the poster children of the AI revolution—were particularly hard hit.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) suffered $200 million in outflows, marking the fourth straight month of capital leakage. 
The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>) recorded outflows of $210 million and $40 million, respectively. 
These ETFs have entered a bear market after falling more than 20% from their late 2024 peak.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Valuation Reset: The AI Trade Comes Back to Earth</h3>
According to Ed Yardeni, president at Yardeni Research, the semiconductor sector has now "mostly erased its valuation premium" over the broader market—an edge it had built up since the debut of ChatGPT in late 2022.
&#8220;We&#8217;ve opined that DeepSeek would be a net positive for AI demand, as cheaper training and model proliferation helps non-tech companies adopt AI and boost productivity. Perhaps there was a mini-bubble built up on AI euphoria,&#8221; Yardeni said in a recent note. 
Yet, he also expressed room for optimism.
&#8220;Since the Magnficent-7 stocks&#8217; long-term earnings expectations and valuation multiples already have realigned closer to historical averages without a bear market or recession, we think further downside for the AI trade is limited,&#8221; Yardeni added.
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Tech-Linked ETFs Suffer Outflows In March As AI 'Mini Bubble' Pops On Tariff Panic

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) is experiencing profound strategic shifts under the guidance of its new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan. As the company reorganizes its executive ranks and streamlines its chip manufacturing focus, investors looking for exposure to Intel shares might find ETFs an attractive way to take advantage of these changes. Three <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs with significant Intel stock holdings</a> that could gain from the company&#8217;s shift are outlined below.
iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>)
The iShares Semiconductor ETF is among the most widely held ETFs to track the semiconductor sector, with a high concentration in top chipmakers such as Intel. Based on its most recent holdings, Intel accounts for a decent percentage of the fund&#8217;s assets, making SOXX an excellent vehicle for investors who are optimistic about Intel&#8217;s foundry growth and cooling technology innovations.
Intel&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44532855/intels-superfluid-cooling-tech-possibly-suitable-for-nvidias-gb300-chips-says-expert-amid-intcs-efforts-to-secure-commitments-for-foundry-services">SuperFluid cooling technology has drawn attention</a> for possible applications in Nvidia&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell Ultra GB300 AI chips, indicating a vital spot in the AI-fueled semiconductor space. If Intel manages to make Nvidia a foundry customer, SOXX might experience additional growth fueled by Intel&#8217;s strategic shift.
VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>)
VanEck Semiconductor ETF offers focused exposure to semiconductor leaders, including shares of Intel. The fund is a good choice for investors who want to ride the tide of Intel&#8217;s foundry plans and next-generation packaging technologies that will challenge Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>).
Intel is accelerating its 18A process node and securing United Microelectronics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UMC#NYSE">UMC</a>) for late 2026 production collaborations. This may cause SMH investors to eventually realize an upside if the moves win over heavy-duty tech customers such as Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).
SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>)
The SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF has a similar equal-weighted strategy to semiconductor stocks, with broad-based sector exposure without compromising on its holdings of Intel stock. Investors get a chance to bet on Intel&#8217;s turnaround while hedging single-stock risk, via this ETF.
Intel&#8217;s leadership restructuring, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44532562/intel-board-shake-up-continues-as-three-directors-exit-amid-leadership-overhaul-under-ceo-lip-bu-tan">three members stepping down</a>, indicates that the company is leaning more toward <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44355124/intels-new-ceo-charts-bold-revival-plan-warns-of-tough-decisions-ahead-reports">Tan&#8217;s vision of maximizing chip design</a> and manufacturing. ETFs like XSD could benefit from Intel&#8217;s potential recovery in the semiconductor space.
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Shares of companies in the broader technology sector are trading lower following greater-than-expected inflation data measured through the PCE price index for February, while personal spending missed estimates. Additionally, recent tariff announcements may be weighing on equities.

Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) shares are trading lower by 4.73% to $179.36 Wednesday afternoon. Shares of chip stocks are trading lower amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44473410/trumps-tariff-rates-could-be-double-what-market-participants-expect-goldman-sachs-warns">overall market weakness</a>, which may be due to tariff volatility.
What To Know: Shares of Broadcom declined Wednesday following the Trump administration's latest export restrictions on Chinese technology firms. As a leading semiconductor supplier, Broadcom generates a significant portion of its revenue from China, particularly in networking chips, wireless connectivity and custom silicon solutions used in AI and data centers.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Commerce Department <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44494896/us-adds-50-chinese-entities-to-export-restriction-list-curtailing-access-to-nvidia-amd-chips">expanded its blacklist</a> to over 50 Chinese entities, restricting access to high-performance semiconductors.
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While much attention has been on NVIDIA and Advanced Micro Devices, Broadcom could also feel the impact due to its extensive business relationships with Chinese telecom and cloud service providers.
What Else: Further complicating matters, China is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44493961/nvidia-faces-17-billion-threat-in-china-as-chip-rules-tighten-and-huawei-gains-ground">introducing stricter</a> energy efficiency requirements for advanced chips, potentially limiting Broadcom's ability to sell into the market. These developments add uncertainty to the company's growth outlook, as China remains a key customer base for its networking and AI-related semiconductor products.
With trade tensions escalating and new tariffs looming, Broadcom investors are weighing the risks of prolonged restrictions on chip exports, which could pressure the company's revenue and supply chain.
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Investors can gain exposure to AVGO by investing in the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>).
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AVGO Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in Broadcom&#8217;s case, it is in the Information Technology sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, AVGO has a 52-week high of $251.87 and a 52-week low of $119.76.

News

What's Going On With Broadcom (AVGO) Stock?

U.S. chip stocks, which enjoyed the spotlight during last year's AI investment boom, have taken a noticeable hit this year as investors shift focus to software companies—the emerging engine of AI value creation.&nbsp;
Tariff‐driven volatility and a dimming demand outlook, compounded by the emergence of lower‐cost AI models from China's DeepSeek, have put pressure on semiconductor shares.&nbsp;
For example, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has fallen about 6% year‐to‐date, and industry leader Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has dropped nearly 14% from its recent December high.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Software Momentum Rising</h2>
Meanwhile, the software sector is showing robust gains. Companies such as Atlassian (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>), CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), Palantir Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), and Cognizant (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) have surged between 7% and 19% this year, reflecting growing investor confidence in AI-driven applications.&nbsp;
Capital flows further illustrate this shift. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (CBOE: IGV) has attracted over $1.87 billion in inflows through Feb. 28, while both the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>)&nbsp; and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) have seen over $1 billion in outflows each.&nbsp;
In 2024, the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF experienced significant inflows, including a $277 million addition on Oct. 14. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF also saw substantial growth, with a 40.4% year-to-date increase as of Dec. 23, driven by rising demand for AI applications and cloud computing.
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According<a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/us-chip-darlings-struggle-some-bet-software-next-big-ai-play-2025-03-06/"> </a>to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/us-chip-darlings-struggle-some-bet-software-next-big-ai-play-2025-03-06/">Reuters</a>, this rotation appears to be a natural progression. Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial, explained that "the shift is a natural progression for AI investing—as the use cases for AI evolve, the true revenue drivers are emerging in software applications."&nbsp;
In addition, Morgan Stanley equity analyst Keith Weiss <a href="https://www.morganstanley.com/insights/podcasts/thoughts-on-the-market/genai-profit-2025-joe-moore-keith-weiss">said</a>, "We're now starting to see the ascendancy of the software part of the equation, as companies begin to monetize their AI solutions effectively."
Yet, caution remains regarding the indispensable role of semiconductor hardware. According to <a href="https://www.investors.com/news/technology/ai-stocks-nvidia-stock-software-companies/">Investors Business Daily</a>, while software revenues offer stability, the performance of Nvidia's GPUs is critical for powering AI, and no clever software can fully compensate for a basic lack of processing power.&nbsp;
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DeepSeek's launch of a lower-priced chatbot has intensified competitive pressures. Goldman Sachs analyst Ryan Hammond said, according to <a href="https://www.investors.com/news/technology/ai-stocks-nvidia-stock-software-companies">Investor's Business Daily</a>, that "the AI trade will broaden and that stocks with AI-enabled revenues offer better risk/reward for new capital than those involved in infrastructure"
Escalating Sino‑U.S. trade tensions and export restrictions add further uncertainty to the chip sector, prompting many to see software investments as a more stable, long-term opportunity.&nbsp;
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Shares of chip stocks are trading higher amid market strength on reports suggesting the US could narrow upcoming tariffs, which are expected to take effect Apr. 2.

The future of telecommunications is now and investors are paying attention. With NVIDIA&#8217;s recent foray into AI-native 6G networks, the world is changing fast and there are huge opportunities for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">telecom, AI, and semiconductor ETFs</a>.
Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski thinks this revolution is only just starting. &#8220;Telecom companies that want to stay competitive will need to invest in AI-powered networks, partner with AI tech leaders and upgrade to cutting-edge semiconductor technology. That's exactly why we built the Defiance Connective Technologies ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIXG#NASDAQ">SIXG</a>) to capture this AI-driven telecom revolution,&#8221; she told Benzinga.
Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) new <a href="https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-and-telecom-industry-leaders-to-develop-ai-native-wireless-networks-for-6g">deals </a>with T-Mobile Us Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), MITRE, Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), ODC, and Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) that were announced in the GTC 2025 are a significant step forward in AI-powered telecommunications. Nvidia is taking the lead in the deployment of AI in wireless network hardware, software and infrastructure, paving the way for new-gen connectivity.
For investors, this transition offers attractive opportunities. The need for AI-driven networking chips, cloud computing infrastructure, telecom software and cybersecurity is likely going to boom. Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Marvell Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Amazon.com Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) AWS, Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google Cloud, Oracle Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NASDAQ">ORCL</a>), Cisco Systems, Ericsson and Nokia Oyj (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>) are likely to gain. Naturally, ETFs holding stocks of these companies are seeing an upside potential, too.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ETFs That Stand To Gain</h1>
Jablonski points out that ETFs such as Defiance Connective Technologies provide exposure to these leaders, enabling investors to be part of the revolution in telecom networks.
Outside of that ETF, a number of other ETFs stand to gain from Nvidia&#8217;s and the telecom sector&#8217;s AI-led transformation:
• Global X Artificial Intelligence &amp; Technology ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIQ#NASDAQ">AIQ</a>) targets AI-led innovation across sectors, such as cloud computing and telecommunications. 
• VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) contains top semiconductor players such as Nvidia, Broadcom and Qualcomm that form the backbone of AI-driven networking. 
• iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYZ#BATS">IYZ</a>) offers exposure to large telecom companies such as Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) and T-Mobile. 
• ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>) contains firms utilizing AI-based connectivity for automation and future mobility. 
• First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIBR#NASDAQ">CIBR</a>) also covers cybersecurity companies such as Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) and CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), which will be instrumental in protecting <a href="https://www.crowdstrike.com/platform/">AI-native</a> 6G <a href="https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/11/a-security-first-approach-to-6g/#:~:text=Next%20Steps,development%20and%20deployment%20of%206G.">networks</a>.
The actual impact of AI-enabled 6G is much greater than the telecommunications sector. From health and finance to manufacturing and self-driving cars, AI-enhanced networks will bring efficiency, security and performance to many different industries. 
Jablonski noted, &#8220;AI-integrated telecom networks will boost productivity and connectivity across several industries: healthcare – enabling remote surgeries, real-time diagnostics and telemedicine; finance, strengthening cybersecurity for transactions and real-time market analysis; manufacturing, enhancing automation and predictive maintenance and autonomous vehicles, powering AI-native Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication.&#8221;
The financial benefit won&#8217;t directly touch consumers&#8217; wallets. &#8220;In the short term, telecom companies will likely use AI-driven efficiency to increase their profits as they recover infrastructure investment costs. Over time, as AI optimizes network operations, consumers could see more competitive pricing and improved services — similar to how cloud services have evolved.&#8221; 
In the long run, with AI optimizing network operations, customers may experience more competitive rates and better services.
But, AI-driven networks may create a divide between telecom and tech giants. &#8220;Companies like AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure are expanding into telecom with AI-driven cloud services. Traditional telecom providers that fail to adapt may struggle to compete with these tech-driven companies,&#8221; she noted.
Nvidia&#8217;s AI-native 6G project is a game-changer and the investment environment is changing rapidly. With partnerships that range from telecom behemoths to cloud and cybersecurity companies, the argument for ETFs such as Defiance Connective Technologies ETF and Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>) has never been more compelling. As AI-powered networks redefine connectivity, investors can seize the opportunity to ride the future of telecommunications technology.
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Shares of semiconductor and chip stocks are trading higher. The sector may be gaining amid an overall market rebound after experiencing recent weakness due to tariff uncertainty.

The recent OpenAI and Oracle Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NASDAQ">ORCL</a>) partnership is set to transform AI infrastructure with the launch of their massive data center initiative, Stargate. This <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44188361/nvidia-powers-openai-and-oracles-100-billion-stargate-first-ai-data-center-set-to-launch-in-texas">$100 billion project</a>, starting with a Texas facility, has the potential to reshape semiconductor demand and high-performance AI computing. With Nvidia's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) latest GB200 chips at the core, Stargate shows how the race in AI supercomputing is picking up pace.
Adam Patti, CEO of VistaShares, sees Stargate as a pivotal moment in the global AI arms race, with major geopolitical and corporate players vying for dominance. "This announcement was seismic related to this new global AI arms race. Countries and companies alike are competing not only for their future but perhaps for the global balance of power among nations," he told Benzinga. He noted that China&#8217;s DeepSeek initiative was announced shortly after the U.S. unveiled Stargate, emphasizing the geopolitical stakes involved.
Given the significant CapEx involved in AI infrastructure, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs offering exposure to AI data centers</a> and semiconductor supply chains stand to benefit. Patti highlighted that most AI-focused investment modes target the consumer application layer and dominant tech giants, whereas ETFs focusing on AI infrastructure capture immediate profits from CapEx investments.
ETFs Positioned To Benefit From Stargate
Patti identified the VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIS#NYSE">AIS</a>) as the only fund providing "pure exposure" to AI infrastructure. "Most &#8216;AI&#8217; investment vehicles are focused on the consumer application layer of AI… The companies that are building this infrastructure today are the ones that are generating today's profits, and those profits will experience massive growth over the next 3-5 years," he explained.
On the other hand, Sylvia Jablonski, CEO of Defiance ETFs said, &#8220;Nvidia will remain dominant in AI compute, leading semiconductor ETFs (SOXX, SMH) to increase NVDA allocations,&#8221; when asked how semiconductor ETFs will be impacted given Nvidia's role in Stargate.
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Nicholas Frasse, product manager with VanEck, echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the role of semiconductor ETFs in benefiting from AI infrastructure developments. "Semiconductors are the backbone of AI technology, so it's fair to say that this project and the planned spending by these businesses will directly impact the semiconductor sector in a positive way across various types of semiconductor companies," he told Benzinga.
Frasse also identified ETFs, such as VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) and VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMHX#NASDAQ">SMHX</a>) that could directly benefit from the Stargate initiative. 
"VanEck Semiconductor ETF could be a direct beneficiary, as its holdings include all the leading companies in semiconductor manufacturing, design, and equipment,&#8221; Frasse said. &#8220;VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF is also in a unique position, as fabless businesses are poised to play a key role in advancing AI technology—particularly in training and inference—through their application-specific designs."
While existing ETFs provide broad exposure to AI, fund managers may launch new products specifically targeting AI infrastructure investments. However, Patti cautioned investors to evaluate the investment process and expertise behind any new offerings. "Potentially, but since semiconductors are the fundamental building blocks of these data centers, we believe investing in the semiconductor sector remains the most direct way to gain exposure to this trend," Frasse added.
Nvidia plays a crucial role in the Stargate project and semiconductor-focused ETFs could see shifts in allocations toward AI-centric semiconductor plays. While Nvidia enjoys a strong market position, competition is fierce. "NVDA has an incredible business model with a massive installed base of customers. This ‘moat' is not easy for a competitor to overcome," Patti said. However, he expects new entrants challenging Nvidia's dominance, making it important for ETF managers to track industry innovation and emerging players.
Frasse noted that VanEck's funds take the passive route, focusing on the largest and most liquid semiconductor companies. "Our products are passive and focus on the largest, most liquid semiconductor and fabless businesses globally that are listed in the U.S. The funds methodology aims to capture the winners in the space, and if AI-specific semiconductor companies continue to grow in market capitalization and meet index criteria, they will naturally gain an allocation in our ETFs."
Jablonski stressed the broader impact of Stargate. "Stargate will have a notable impact on AI and semiconductors in general. You'll have data center expansion which means more GPUs, more chips. Companies like NVDA, AMD, Broadcom, Oracle via cloud, software services will benefit. AI will become in theory more powerful, faster and will scale. You'll have this synergy of AI, Quantum Computing and cloud services. This initiative will really push AI as a tangible theme for the fourth industrial revolution."
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AI Infrastructure Investments And ETF Performance
Jablonski highlighted key ETFs, including Defiance Quantum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTUM#NASDAQ">QTUM</a>) and Defiance Connective Technologies ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIXG#NASDAQ">SIXG</a>), which she expects to benefit from AI infrastructure growth. 
"Defiance Quantum ETF, VanEck Semiconductor ETF and other semiconductor AI-related funds would benefit,&#8221; she noted. &#8220;Something like Defiance Connective Technologies ETF may participate too as we need lower latency for the speed aspect, connectivity aspect to allow these trends to come to fruition." 
Patti, on the other hand, believes that AI and semiconductor ETFs will be heavily influenced by their portfolio compositions. "Those ETFs that are anchored to a large exposure to the MAG 7 will generally move in lockstep with their prospects," he said.
Frasse suggested that ETF investors looking to capitalize on AI infrastructure should consider diversified exposure. "Given the current landscape, it's difficult to gain direct, pure-play exposure to large language models (LLMs). We believe that the most meaningful way to invest in AI is by allocating to semiconductors in a way that aligns with a client's risk tolerance. VanEck Semiconductor ETF offers access to the established leaders driving AI forward, while VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF provides exposure to the innovative fabless semiconductor companies leading the next wave of chip design and AI advancements."
For investors, Patti recommends focusing on funds that intelligently analyze the AI supply chain. "We developed VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF to directly capitalize on the AI infrastructure boom," he explained. The ETF uses a rules-based methodology and an active oversight from AI industry experts to ensure exposure to high-growth areas within AI infrastructure.
Associated Risks
While AI infrastructure investments are surging, regulatory and geopolitical risks remain. "This is the big outstanding issue for sure. Governments need to come up with sensible solutions that don't stifle growth yet provide protections for their interests," Patti cautioned. Trade barriers, national security concerns and competition between AI superpowers like the U.S. and China could shape future investment flows.
Jablonski pointed out potential risks. "Potential risks could be the trade war &#8211; tariffs and supply chain disruption. Different policies and regulations around AI, cloud security or otherwise. The Trump administration, though, tends to favor deregulation for the time being. AI spending could double or even triple. AI and semi ETFs could outperform broad-based markets if that happens."
Frasse also mentioned the financial risks associated with AI supercomputing infrastructure investments. "Investors should monitor balance sheet strength, R&amp;D spending, and capital expenditure efficiency. Cash-rich firms like Nvidia and other fabless companies may continue to lead, as their business models allow greater flexibility to invest in R&amp;D rather than capital expenditures."
Jablonski noted that cash-rich companies do better than debt-heavy ones. &#8220;High spending should equal revenue expansion and watch out for excessive leverage," she explained, highlighting the importance of choosing the right stocks or ETFs to invest in.
Parting Thoughts
The OpenAI-Oracle Stargate initiative can usher in a new phase in AI supercomputing, with deep implications for AI and semiconductor markets. Investors looking to capitalize on this trend might consider ETFs with exposure to AI infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing and cloud computing. Nvidia, being at the heart of this transformation and competitors emerging, fund managers must adapt to make the most of the evolving environment of AI investment as the AI race intensifies.
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Super Micro Computers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) — a top player in the AI infrastructure space — has seen its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">shares draw investors&#8217; attention</a>. 
In tandem with the rise in the share price, some exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, may benefit from having <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">exposure to Super Micro</a>.
Investors looking to cash in on Supermicro's AI-driven growth can consider the following ETFs:
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<li>VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>): This fund focuses on semiconductor giants like Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), which directly benefits from Super Micro's AI server demand. As SMCI integrates more Nvidia Blackwell GPUs into its systems, both companies stand to gain.</li>
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<li>Global X Robotics &amp; Artificial Intelligence ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOTZ#NASDAQ">BOTZ</a>): This fund focuses on AI, automation, and robotics stocks, such as those working in AI inferencing and edge computing. Super Micro&#8217;s strong, compact AI systems and enterprise AI clusters can power growth for this ETF.</li>
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<li>iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#NYSE">IGV</a>): This fund choosing software-based AI firms, such as cloud computing and HPC companies reliant on Super Micro&#8217;s AI platform. An increased AI-driven demand might pull IGV up indirectly.</li>
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Supermicro's AI Expansion: Super Micro has recently made an AI infrastructure <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/11/3040619/0/en/Eviden-and-Supermicro-join-forces-to-enhance-enterprise-AI-capabilities.html">move </a>with Eviden to distribute its AI SuperCluster with NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 throughout Europe, India, the Middle East, and South America. This high-end AI system comes with 36 NVIDIA Grace CPUs and 72 Blackwell GPUs. It&#8217;s designed for training and inferencing trillion-parameter AI models, which is one of the primary requirements for AI-centric businesses.
Aside from that, Supermicro is <a href="https://ir.supermicro.com/news/news-details/2025/Supermicro-Brings-Superior-Performance-and-Efficiency-to-AI-at-the-Edge/default.aspx">venturing </a>into real-time AI inferencing with its new edge computing solutions. Supermicro has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44274133/supermicro-taps-intel-chips-to-power-real-time-ai-at-the-edge-eyes-growth-in-iot-and-healthcare">launched new small form-factor AI systems</a> based on the new Intel Xeon 6 SoC (Granite Rapids-D) and 15th Gen Intel Core Ultra processors featuring integrated Neural Processing Units (NPUs) for AI acceleration.
Cautious Optimism: Despite its technological advancements, Wall Street remains cautious about Super Micro due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43646949/supermicro-sees-conservative-40-billion-revenue-target-despite-auditor-exit-stocks-50-slide">regulatory compliance problems</a>, such as delayed filings. But Rosenblatt Securities has resumed coverage with a buy rating and a $60 price target, indicating renewed optimism, Market Watch said. 
Analyst Kevin Cassidy is looking for an increase in the company&#8217;s price-to-earnings multiple as Super Micro "hits its revenue targets and gross margins expand, as long as there are no more delayed filings."
As Super Micro keeps expanding into AI, its position in enterprise AI, edge computing, and AI server infrastructure places it at the forefront of the AI revolution. Investors who want to ride this AI growth can tap into ETFs such as SMH, BOTZ, and IGV, which offer diversified exposure to Super Micro&#8217;s rally and the overall AI hardware market.
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Shares of chip stocks are trading higher as tech stocks rebound following softer-than-expected Feb. CPI figures. It was also reported that TSMC pitched a joint venture to Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom and Qualcomm to operate Intel's factories.

On Monday, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ai-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener">Artificial intelligence chip stocks</a>, including&nbsp;Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>),&nbsp;Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>),&nbsp;Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>),&nbsp;Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Marvell Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) were sliding.
Some reports indicate <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44174628/ai-chip-leaders-nvidia-amd-broadcom-slide-amid-marvell-earnings-and-us-policy-concerns" rel="noreferrer noopener">that</a> the U.S. chip subsidies for contract chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor may be scrapped. President Donald Trump recently revealed his want to scrap the U.S. CHIPS Act.
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Trump&nbsp;is due to meet with the leaders of some of the leading tech companies, including&nbsp;HP Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>),&nbsp;Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>),&nbsp;International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), and&nbsp;Qualcomm, which are vulnerable to potential stricter tariff policies in the computer hardware industry.
Tariffs can make manufacturing hubs like China more expensive and potentially disrupt supply chains.
A lot has been brewing in the AI space since ChatGPT parent OpenAI&#8217;s emergence triggered an AI frenzy, prompting global Big Tech giants and startups to splurge on their AI ambitions.
Meanwhile, the U.S. imposed multiple semiconductor sanctions on China, restricting its access to sophisticated semiconductor technology, including AI, citing national security threats.
Today, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>), which trades as a proxy for the top semiconductor stocks, slid into negative return territory on a one-year basis. SMH now has an annual negative return of 2.93% at the time of writing.
SMH had a 52-week high of $283.07 and has fallen 24.20% since. On a year-to-date basis, SMH is down 11.50%. Its biggest holding, Nvidia, is down 30% from its 52-week high of $153.13.
Though Nvidia has lost 20% year-to-date, it is still up by 24.75% on a one-year basis. Its peer Broadcom is still up 42% on a one-year basis but down 20.50% year-to-date. Taiwan Semiconductor is down 14% year-to-date.
The U.S. semiconductor sector has been hot since the AI buzz. However, China caught up in the AI race when DeepSeek launched and claimed that its AI model was built at a fraction of the cost compared to legacy models like ChatGPT.
The U.S. may ban <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44201104/usa-targets-deepseek-weighs-restrictions-on-chinas-ai-firm-that-shook-nvidias-market-value-by-600-billion" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeepSeek&#8217;s chatbot from</a> government devices over national security concerns, joining allies like Italy and Canada.
DeepSeek claim cost&nbsp;Nvidia $600 billion in market capitalization in&nbsp;a single day. The Chinese AI startup&#8217;s AI model fueled a $1 trillion market wipeout, prompting U.S. regulators to tighten semiconductor restrictions.
Price Actions: NVDA stock closed lower by 5.03%, TSM -3.64%, AVGO -5.39%, ARM -7.30% on Monday.
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Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower amid recession worries due to uncertainty regarding tariffs and trade policy. President Trump said there is a "period of transition."

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