ETF Trading Snapshot: PSI Symbol Leads as Semiconductor Stocks Rally

On Thursday’s market session, the Invesco Semiconductors ETF with PSI symbol delivered notable gains, climbing 3.8% and outpacing most competing funds in the broader ETF landscape. The semiconductor sector’s momentum was particularly evident in the ETF’s key holdings, with KLAC surging approximately 9.4% and MKSI advancing roughly 9% during the same trading session.

Semiconductor Strength: PSI ETF Components Gain Traction

The outperformance of the PSI symbol-traded ETF reflected solid demand across the chip-related holdings. Both KLAC and MKSI, major constituents of the Invesco Semiconductors ETF, demonstrated significant upside moves, driving much of the fund’s gains. These dual performances underscored investor appetite for semiconductor equities as the sector extended its momentum through Thursday’s close.

Pharmaceutical Sector Slides: IHE ETF Records Losses

In sharp contrast, the iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF faced headwinds, declining roughly 1.8% during Thursday afternoon trading. The weakness was concentrated in specific holdings, with Omeros sliding approximately 7% and Edgewise Therapeutics dropping about 6.4%. These steep declines in core portfolio companies pulled the broader pharmaceutical fund lower, highlighting divergent sector dynamics in Thursday’s market action.

The performance gap between the semiconductor-focused PSI symbol fund and the pharma-heavy IHE underscored the day’s sector rotation, with technology-oriented equities capturing investor interest while healthcare faced pressure.