Why Semiconductor Investors Are Rotating From SMH’s Nvidia Concentration to PSI’s Equal-Weight Approach

247wallst.com Sep 25, 2026

Why Semiconductor Investors Are Rotating From SMH’s Nvidia Concentration to PSI’s Equal-Weight Approach

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 25, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), the market’s largest chip fund with about $71 billion in assets, allocates 21.7 % of its portfolio to Nvidia, a weighting that has become a drag as the AI‑focused stock lagged broader sector gains. Over the past twelve months SMH’s return was 87.3 % versus Nvidia’s 26.6 % and a sector‑wide rally that favored memory, equipment and analog manufacturers. In contrast, the Invesco Semiconductors ETF (PSI) uses a modified equal‑weight approach across roughly 33 holdings, limiting Nvidia to 3.9 % and giving greater exposure to names such as MaxLinear, AMD and Texas Instruments. PSI delivered a 111.7 % total return, about 22 percentage points ahead of SMH’s 89.3 % return, despite identical expense ratios and no leverage. The performance gap highlights how weighting methodology can materially affect investor outcomes in a volatile semiconductor cycle.

💡 Why It Matters

· A shift toward broader, less concentrated semiconductor ETFs can capture sector‑wide upside that single‑stock dominance suppresses, offering investors higher returns without added risk.

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Tesla’s Valuation Leaves the Auto Industry Behind as Cybercab Arrives

On September 3, 2026, Tesla unveiled the production Cybercab at an invite‑only Austin event. The two‑seat robotaxi, built from scratch for autonomy, follows a year of unsupervised rides in Texas and expands the company’s autonomous fleet beyond the Model Y retrofit. Market trackers placed Tesla’s valuation between $1.2 and $1.5 trillion, surpassing the combined market cap of all other major public automakers. The valuation shift reflects tangible progress in Tesla’s robotaxi service, moving the company from speculative software bets to a concrete autonomous vehicle platform.

💡 Tesla’s leap to a dedicated autonomous vehicle demonstrates that its high valuation now hinges on real, scalable robotaxi operations rather than unproven software promises. This transition could redefine how investors value automakers, prioritizing autonomous capabilities over traditional vehicle sales.

techcrunch.com · Sep 23

Oura’s $2.2B IPO is mostly a payday for existing shareholders

Smart ring maker Oura filed to sell up to 50 million shares at $40‑$44 in its upcoming IPO, but the bulk of the proceeds will flow to existing investors rather than the company. Shareholders will offer 36.5 million shares—about two‑thirds of the total—generating roughly $1.53 billion at the midpoint price of $42, while Oura itself will raise about $567 million. Venture firm Forerunner Ventures, Oura’s second‑largest backer, plans to sell its entire 9.3% stake (≈28.7 million shares) for roughly $1.20 billion, accounting for nearly 80% of the secondary shares. Oura expects net proceeds of $532.6 million, of which $526.4 million will be used to settle tax liabilities from employee stock grants, leaving only about $6.2 million for corporate purposes. The company retains $372 million in cash and is seeing rapid growth in its subscription business, which now represents 20% of revenue with an 89% gross margin and 5.7 million paying members projected by fiscal year‑end.

💡 The IPO functions primarily as a cash‑out for early backers, giving them a multi‑billion‑dollar exit while leaving Oura with minimal new capital to fund its expansion.

thisdaylive.com · Sep 22

MANAGEMENT BEYOND REVENUE COLLECTION

On Tuesday, 22 September 2026, Nigeria’s political and business landscape featured several high‑profile developments. Vice‑President Kashim Shettima attended the 81st United Nations General Assembly, presenting President Bola Tinubu’s full diplomatic mandate. In the private sector, Aliko Dangote announced plans to list his fertilizer subsidiary on the stock exchange in 2028, following the recent commissioning of a new petroleum refinery. Meanwhile, the Ogun State government pursued a fresh memorandum of understanding with the United Arab Emirates for the Olokola deep‑sea port, despite an existing agreement with Dangote’s consortium, prompting questions about overlapping interests. Additionally, President Tinubu’s working leave was extended by one week, allowing him to remain in office while delegating certain duties to his deputies. The convergence of these events underscores a period of intensified diplomatic outreach and strategic economic positioning for Nigeria.

💡 Nigeria is leveraging high‑level diplomacy and landmark corporate moves to attract foreign investment and reshape its export infrastructure.

limerickpost.ie · Sep 22

Futura Innovation Conference to bring Global innovation to Limerick this October

The inaugural Futura Innovation Conference will take place in Limerick City Centre from 19–21 October 2026, drawing over 1,000 participants and more than 200 speakers across 100 sessions. The event spans ten venues, creating a walkable, city‑wide experience that includes keynotes, panels, workshops, start‑up showcases, investor meetings, and partner‑led events. Seven industry tracks—AgTech, Culture, Enterprise, Infrastructure, Innovative Technologies, MedTech, and Transport—will feature policy discussions, university commercialization, and women‑in‑investment sessions. The conference aims to spotlight Limerick’s growing role in Ireland’s innovation ecosystem and boost local businesses.

💡 By turning the city itself into a conference venue, Futura turns Limerick into a live laboratory for global innovation, encouraging lasting partnerships between local firms and international investors.

semiconductor-digest.com · Sep 22

Magnachip Announces Strategic Investment by Navitas Semiconductor

Magnachip Semiconductor announced a $5 million equity investment from Navitas Semiconductor, purchasing 1,461,988 shares at $3.42 each. The deal, expected to close around September 24, 2026, deepens a partnership that began in July 2026 to accelerate silicon carbide (SiC) adoption in high‑voltage markets. Magnachip will license Navitas’ GeneSiC™ technology, access its SiC supply chain, and plan to qualify the technology at its South Korean fab. Both CEOs highlighted the collaboration’s potential to launch new high‑power solutions.

💡 The investment signals a strategic shift toward high‑voltage SiC solutions, positioning both firms to capture growing demand in energy infrastructure and automotive sectors. It also demonstrates confidence in joint technology development, potentially accelerating market entry for next‑generation power devices.

cnbc.com · Sep 22

AMD hits $1 trillion market cap as stock continues 5-day rally

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) saw its shares surge 10% on Monday, pushing the stock to a record intraday high of $615.52 and lifting the company’s market value above the $1 trillion threshold for the first time. The rally marks the fifth consecutive day of gains, with the stock up roughly 25% over that period after a dip following the release of second‑quarter results that beat earnings expectations but fell short of some analysts’ forecasts. AMD reported Q2 revenue of $11.54 billion, a 50% year‑over‑year increase, driven largely by its artificial‑intelligence chips. The Data Center segment posted $6.7 billion in sales, up 107% from a year earlier, contributing to a year‑to‑date stock rise of more than 180%.

💡 AMD’s trillion‑dollar valuation underscores the rapid monetization of AI‑focused silicon, positioning the company as a formidable challenger in a market long dominated by Nvidia.