Semiconductor-related ETFs dominated trading volumes in early June, marking an unprecedented surge amid volatility and rate-hike concerns.
Semiconductor-focused ETFs comprised half of the most-traded ETFs in early June, a record level noted by analysts. The surge followed a sharp sell-off in chip stocks driven by rising bond yields and fears of further interest rate hikes.
Prior to this, semiconductor ETFs had not held such a dominant share of trading volumes. The shift reflects heightened trader activity in both bullish and bearish bets, with 2X and 3X leveraged ETFs gaining traction amid market volatility.
While volumes have since moderated, semiconductor ETFs remain prominent in trading lists, underscoring sustained investor interest in the sector.