Retail Investors Buy Record $12 Billion in US Semiconductor ETFs

Retail investors have poured a record ~$12 billion into US semiconductor ETFs over the past month, according to data cited by a market commentator. The inflows represent a 1,200% increase from April levels, highlighting growing retail enthusiasm for AI and semiconductor-related equities.

The surge underscores the ongoing retail-driven momentum in the chip sector, which has been a key beneficiary of the artificial intelligence boom. The data reflects a sharp acceleration in buying activity from individual investors, who are increasingly targeting exposure to semiconductor companies through ETFs.