Micron's 30% Decline Is Dragging Down the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SOXX). Here's a Low-Cost Vanguard ETF to Buy Instead.

July 20, 2026 · High impact · Updated Jul 21, 2026

Micron's recent 30% decline is negatively impacting the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX). Despite this, the demand for memory chips, particularly for AI applications, is driving up prices for memory chip stocks like Micron.

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