Semiconductor ETFs Attract Record $46 Billion in 2026 as Investors Shift to AI Infrastructure

Global semiconductor Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have seen a record $46 billion in net inflows during 2026, indicating a significant shift in retail investor sentiment from the 'Magnificent Seven' tech giants towards AI infrastructure hardware stocks like Intel and SK Hynix. This trend suggests strong conviction in the long-term artificial intelligence boom, driven by massive spending on AI data centers, advanced chips, and cloud infrastructure.