Intel’s Monthly Surge Puts Three Semiconductor ETFs in Focus

Intel rose 37.4% over the past month, far outpacing the S&P 500’s 0.4% gain, according to a Sept. 28 Zacks Equity Research article. The piece highlighted three semiconductor ETFs with significant Intel holdings.

At 15:13 UTC on Sept. 28, Intel traded at $115.37, down 6.21% from its previous close. The article pointed to demand for AI computing and processors as support for Intel’s data center business.

Intel’s Data Center and AI segment recorded $6.3 billion in second-quarter 2026 revenue, up 59% year over year, the article said. Zacks’ consensus estimate put Intel’s 2026 revenue at $62.25 billion, an 18% increase from the prior year.

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) had 9.52% of its assets in Intel, the largest holding, and was up 96.6% year to date. The fund had $1.36 billion in assets and a 0.60% expense ratio, according to the article.

Intel made up 6.34% of Invesco Semiconductors ETF (PSI), also its largest holding. PSI was up 90.9% year to date and had a 0.55% expense ratio.

Intel represented 9.74% of iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX), its largest holding. SOXX had a 0.33% expense ratio and was up 90.2% year to date.