Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares (SOXL), a leveraged ETF that tracks the performance of major semiconductor stocks, surged 5% in pre-market trading on Monday. This surge comes on the back of a broader rally in the semiconductor sector.
Major semiconductor companies, including Qualcomm (QCOM), Broadcom (AVGO), AMD (AMD), Nvidia (NVDA), and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM), saw significant gains in the pre-market session. Qualcomm, Broadcom, and SOXL all rallied around 3%, while AMD, Nvidia, and TSM jumped over 1%.
The semiconductor rally was fueled by several positive developments in the industry. Nvidia's highly anticipated Blackwell chip is expected to be a key driver for the company in the second half of 2025, with analysts anticipating strong demand. Additionally, Qualcomm secured a favorable licensing agreement with Arm Holdings, affirming its right to innovate in the mobile chipmaker market. Taiwan Semiconductor's US-listed shares also traded at a significant premium, reflecting investors' confidence in the company's ability to capitalize on the AI boom.
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