XSD: Relative Strength Emerging In SMID Semis, Reiterate Buy Amid The AI Boom

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Jul. 03, 2025 10:49 PM ETSPDR® S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD)SMH, NVDA, MU, AVGO, XSDMike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT7.87K FollowersSmall- and mid-cap semiconductor stocks are showing strong relative strength versus mega-cap peers, making SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF an attractive, diversified industry play.XSD offers unconcentrated exposure across the semiconductor sector, with a tactical tilt toward growth and SMID caps, and less reliance on mega-caps.Despite a high P/E, XSD’s robust long-term EPS growth and reasonable PEG ratio support a bullish outlook, especially if the AI trend continues.Technical momentum is healthy, with shares near all-time highs and strong support levels, justifying my reiterated buy rating on XSD.luza studiosWith big moves lately from the likes of NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), and Micron (MU), it's easy to get lulled into thinking that large- and mega-cap semiconductor stocks are the only game in town. IThis article was written byMike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT7.87K FollowersFreelance Financial Writer | Investments | Markets | Personal Finance | RetirementI create written content used in various formats including articles, blogs, emails, and social media for financial advisors and investment firms in a cost-efficient way. My passion is putting a narrative to financial data. Working with teams that include senior editors, investment strategists, marketing managers, data analysts, and executives, I contribute ideas to help make content relevant, accessible, and measurable. Having expertise in thematic investing, market events, client education, and compelling investment outlooks, I relate to everyday investors in a pithy way. I enjoy analyzing stock market sectors, ETFs, economic data, and broad market conditions, then producing snackable content for various audiences. Macro drivers of asset classes such as stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, and crypto excite me. My thing is communicating finance with an educational and creative style. I also believe in producing evidence-based narratives using empirical data to drive home points. Charts are one of the many tools I leverage to tell a story in a simple but engaging way. I focus on SEO and specific style guides when appropriate.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Comments