SOXS: Nvidia's China Problem Is Growing, But This 3x Trade Has A Bigger One

Lumen Research 505 Followers Follow Summary I rate the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X ETF a Strong Sell due to insufficient technical breakdown and persistent AI hardware demand. SOXS is highly volatile and best used for short-term tactical trades, not as a long-term bearish semiconductor position. Technical signals for SOXS entry remain weak: it sits below its 50-day average with RSI under 50, while SOXX has not broken its broader trend. Persistent semiconductor sector weakness, falling earnings expectations, and a clear technical breakdown would be required before considering SOXS as a tactical trade. adventtr/iStock via Getty Images The Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X ETF ( SOXS ) has returned 9.47% over the past month while the iShares Semiconductor ETF ( SOXX ) lost 4.12%, giving semiconductor bears a better setup than they had in This article was written by Lumen Research 505 Followers Follow I am a corporate finance professional with over ten years of experience in financial planning, capital budgeting, and risk assessment. As a long-term investor, I invest exclusively in funds and do not pick individual stocks. My approach is evidence-based: low costs, broad diversification, strategic asset allocation, and patience through market cycles. My motivation for writing is twofold: first, to help other long-term investors, especially women and those new to fund investing. I focus on what truly drives returns: costs, diversification, and time in the market. Second, to bring rigorous, data-driven fund analysis to a platform often dominated by single-stock commentary. I write to learn, share, and build a community of patient investors who value sleeping well at night over chasing short-term gains. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.