A leading economist says the heavy focus on semiconductor stocks doesn't mean a true market boom, so be careful.

Oct 13, 2026, 7:19 AM ETOpinionRead the original at Benzinga

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SOXX follows chip stocks, which now make up a much larger share of the market. The article warns that a fall among leading stocks could hurt indexes, but says stronger chip profits support the rise, leaving the fund's outlook unchanged.

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A fall among a few large chip stocks could spread because the sector now makes up much more of the market. The article also says chip profits are much stronger than during the dot-com peak and links demand to AI equipment. Those points balance the concentration warning, so the story does not change SOXX's outlook.

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