On August 18, VanEck Semiconductor ETF fell 3.02% in pre-market trading, trading at 576.0 USD/share, with turnover of approximately 18.30 million USD.

On the news front, AI infrastructure-related stocks declined collectively in pre-market trading, dragging down the broader semiconductor sector. Western Digital and Marvell Technology each fell more than 4%, while Intel, Micron Technology, and Super Micro Computer also moved lower in tandem. As an ETF tracking the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index, the fund came under notable pressure from weakness in core constituent stocks.

The pullback follows a period of consecutive gains for the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, which had previously rallied over 2%. Market participants attribute the reversal to short-term profit-taking amid fluctuating expectations around AI capital expenditure. Separately, options activity on Micron showed a distinctly cautious tone, with a large 624,000 USD far-month call sale at the 1200 strike signaling expectations of limited near-term upside.

The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise its benchmark index, which includes common stocks and depositary receipts of U.S. exchange-listed companies in the semiconductor industry.

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