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Tech ETFs Surge, Led by Nvidia’s Outstanding Performance

Tech stocks shine again, led by Nvidia’s 9% rise. Discover how stock splits and favorable market conditions fuel growth, impacting the entire semiconductor industry and its partners.

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By ETF Central Team · June 17, 2024
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Nvidia’s Growth Outpaces Tech Rivals

Tech stocks continued their upward trajectory last week, echoing the previous week’s trends of stellar performance. Leading the charge is the semiconductor industry, with Nvidia’s shares impressively increasing by 9.09% and bringing its year-to-date performance to 166.31%. This growth was mirrored by other tech giants. Apple jumped 7.92% (up 10.37% YTD) and Microsoft climbed by 4.42% (up 17.69%) amid lower interest rates.

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Nvidia’s potential for expansion remains a focal point. Having recently ascended to the position of the world’s second-largest company by market capitalization, Nvidia now trails Microsoft by only $50 billion. With its market capitalization at approximately 98.5% of Microsoft’s, it’s not far-fetched to envision Nvidia becoming the largest publicly traded company soon.

The Impact of Nvidia’s Stock Split

Part of Nvidia’s remarkable performance can be attributed to its strategic 10-for-1 stock split completed on Monday. This move has made Nvidia shares more accessible to smaller investors, attracting a broader base of stakeholders who are eager to gain exposure to the AI chip giant.

The fear of missing out (FOMO) has likely spurred more investors to jump on the Nvidia bandwagon. Observing the company’s rapid rise and potential for becoming the largest publicly traded entity has created a sense of urgency, compelling investors to act quickly to secure their share of the potential profits.

ETFs in Focus: Subcontractors Ride the Wave of Success

An interesting angle to Nvidia’s rally is the positive spillover effect on its subcontracting partners, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which is up 5.14% for the week, and Micron Technology, Inc., up 7.96%. As Nvidia continues its ascent, these associated businesses stand to gain substantially from this upward momentum. Aligning with a company that shows such formidable growth potential places these subcontractors in an advantageous position in the market.

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF

which has 13.07% of its assets invested in Nvidia Corp (NVDA), gained 6.18% last week, bringing its year-to-date performance to 53.17%.

Group Data

Index Data

Funds Specific Data:
QQQ
+1.91%
VGT
+2.55%
XLK
+2.81%
SMH
+5.1%
IYW
+2.65%
SOXX
+4.67%
FTEC
+2.55%
IGV
+1.95%
IXN
+2.83%
PSI
+6.17%

Please note this article is for information purposes only and does not in any way constitute investment advice. It is essential that you seek advice from a registered financial professional prior to making any investment decision.

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