Ishares Phlx Sox Semiconductor Sector Index Fund ETF Forecast

Buy or Hold candidate since Apr 07, 2026 Gain 83.88%

The iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector ETF price gained 6.62% on the last trading day (Thursday, 18th Jun 2026), rising from $599.73 to $639.45. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 2.92% from a day low at $626.16 to a day high of $644.43. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 6.09% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 744 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 9 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $6.07 billion.

The ETF lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to rise 88.81% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $1,104.26 and $1,266.50 at the end of this 3-month period.

SOXX Signals & Forecast

The iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector ETF holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the ETF. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $597.65 and $545.91. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Friday, June 05, 2026, and so far it has risen 18.47%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector ETF

On the downside, the ETF finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $562.14 and $541.51. There is a natural risk involved when a ETF is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the ETF then may fall to the next support level. In this case, iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector finds support just below today's level at $562.14. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $541.51 and $539.77.

This ETF has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the ETF moved $18.27 between high and low, or 2.92%. For the last week, the ETF has had daily average volatility of 3.85%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $615.15 (-3.80%) (This ETF has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 9 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (SOXX) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 22nd

For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 22nd we expect iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund to open at $636.68, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $623.37 and $655.53, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$32.16 (+/-5.16%) up or down from last closing price. If iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 5.16% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $562.14, some $77.31 (12.09%) from the current price of $639.45, our system finds the risk reward attractive.

Is iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund ETF A Buy?

iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.

Current score: 6.843 Strong Buy Candidate Upgraded

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on June 22, 2026 - $636.68 ( 0.433%).

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