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ETFs to Buy as Broadcom Slides Despite Better-Than-Expected Q3 Earnings
Broadcom reported strong Q3 fiscal 2026 results with 86% revenue growth and 96% EPS growth, driven by AI semiconductor revenues surging 221% to $16.7 billion. However, the stock slid nearly 1% due to Q4 guidance coming in slightly below analyst expectations at $34.8 billion versus $35.03 billion. The article recommends semiconductor ETFs with significant Broadcom exposure as a diversified alternative to single-stock investing, mitigating concentration and geopolitical risks.
Should You Invest in the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX)?
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) receives a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) due to its low expense ratio of 0.33%, strong year-to-date performance of 66.3%, and broad exposure to the semiconductor sector. However, the ETF carries high risk with a beta of 1.80 and standard deviation of 38.8%, with concentrated exposure through top holdings like Nvidia (8.77%), Micron Technology, and Advanced Micro Devices.
A Hawkish Fed Speech Turns a Green Morning Red
U.S. stock markets reversed early gains after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a hawkish Jackson Hole speech, signaling that rate cuts are unlikely in 2026 and potential rate hikes remain on the table. The speech caused the S&P 500 to fall 0.13% and the Nasdaq to drop 0.30%, with growth stocks like Nvidia particularly hard hit. The two-year Treasury yield jumped significantly and September rate hike odds increased to roughly 50%.
Meet the Super Semiconductor ETF Obliterating the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq-100 in 2026
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) has surged 70% in 2026, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 (12.1%) and Nasdaq-100 (15.6%), driven by strong performance in its top holdings Nvidia, Micron Technology, and AMD. While the ETF has historically beaten the market since 2001, the article cautions that current gains are fueled by supply shortages and warns of potential headwinds including data center construction bans, rising AI deployment costs, and a shift toward cheaper AI models that require less computing power.
Prediction: SOXX Will Continue to Outperform SMH. Here's Why.
SOXX semiconductor ETF is outperforming SMH by 16.54 percentage points YTD due to its more balanced portfolio structure. While SMH concentrates over 30% in its top two holdings, SOXX keeps no single stock above 9%, reducing risk and positioning it better to benefit from broad chip industry growth while limiting downside if major players stumble.