PHLX Semiconductor Sector
Organization
The PHLX Semiconductor Sector (SOX) is a capitalization-weighted stock market index comprising the 30 largest U.S.-traded companies primarily involved in the design, distribution, manufacture, and sale of semiconductors. Created in 1993 by the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, the index is currently owned and maintained by Nasdaq.
What experts have said about PHLX Semiconductor Sector
5 statements · 2 positive · 3 negative
The Philadelphia semiconductor index fell substantially during the previous month.
“the Philadelphia Stock Exchange semiconductor index, that was a pretty good plunge last month”
Open the episode · AstraZeneca Potential Merger; Nvidia and Intel; SpaceX Reports SoonListen at 2:01
The semiconductor index entered bear-market territory around mid-month.
“They entered bear market territory around mid month”
Open the episode · AstraZeneca Potential Merger; Nvidia and Intel; SpaceX Reports SoonListen at 2:12
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 5.6%, over 25% below its peak, but remained up 55% year to date.
“The Philadelphia semiconductors index down 5.6% on pace to close at the lowest level since early May. Again down more than 25% from its peak. But still year to date up 55%.”
Open the episode · Coca-Cola Gains, Micron Drops, Corning Plunges as 3Q Sales Outlook Is Just Shy of EstimatesListen at 1:39
The Philadelphia semiconductor index is on track for its best quarter ever and up about 90% this year
“it's sort some 80 in the second quarter. That puts it on track for its best quarter ever. It's up some 90% so far this year”
Open the episode · Strategy Falls on Bitcoin Outlook; Air Products Rises; Chip Stocks Eye Record QuarterListen at 3:29
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index remains up approximately 91% year to date.
“the SOX is up, I don't know, 91% year to date still”
Open the episode · Synaptics Rises, Lumentum Falls, Acadia Pharma Jumps on Positive CHMP Drug OpinionListen at 2:49
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5 episodes featuring PHLX Semiconductor Sector
Stock Movers
Coca-Cola rises on strong earnings while chipmakers and Corning slide
This episode highlights a widening divergence in the market, where traditional consumer giants are thriving while high-flying tech and manufacturing sectors hit growth speedbumps.
Jul 28, 2026 · 5 min
Stock Movers
Semiconductor rebound offsets fresh pressure on retailers and theaters
The episode captures how sector momentum, company-specific news, and interest-rate signals shaped the market’s daily winners and losers.
Jul 6, 2026 · 7 min
Stock Movers
Chip stocks rally on foreign investment while telecom giants slip
The day's market movements reveal how quickly emerging satellite partnerships and regulatory shifts can disrupt established giants in telecom and clean energy.
Jun 30, 2026 · 8 min
Stock Movers
MicroStrategy falls on Bitcoin shifts while chip stocks eye record quarter
This episode highlights how corporate strategies are rapidly pivoting in response to volatile crypto markets, changing ESG dynamics, and the artificial intelligence boom.
Jun 30, 2026 · 8 min
Stock Movers
Onsemi targets Synaptics as chip stocks swing
The episode connects a $6.2 billion semiconductor acquisition with wider sector volatility and a sharp regulatory-driven move in Acadia Pharmaceuticals.
Jun 26, 2026 · 6 min