Conclusion, Investment Implications, Strategy

The SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) is breaking overhead resistance at its November 2021 benchmark highs amid quarterly relative outperformance versus the S&P 500 and monthly asset expansion, which together establish favorable conditions for continued strength.

XSD Poised For More Outright Strength, Relative Outperformance

The upper panel of Chart 1 below shows that the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) is in the midst of a major uptrend as defined by its 200-day moving average, which began in December 2023, and is breaking major overhead resistance at its 250.24 November 2021 benchmark high.  The middle panel shows that XSD has been outperforming the S&P 500 (SPY) on a Strategic, quarterly basis since Apr 26th.  The lower panel shows that the total net assets invested in XSD (AUM) have been expanding on a monthly basis since May 3rd.  As long as these conditions remain true, recent strength in XSD is likely to continue.

Chart 1

Current Sector & Industry Group Ideas

Table 1 below is also accessible via the Asbury ETF Trade Ideas rectangle at the top of the Research Center.

Table 1

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