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SOXX breaks to a new 52-week high as semiconductor ETF gains 50% YTD
- The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) closed at $465.75 on May 1, edging past its prior 52-week high of $463.87 — a technical breakout for the benchmark chip-sector fund.
- The ETF is up roughly 50% year-to-date and 148% over the past 12 months, according to news published May 2 by 24/7 Wall St.
- The breakout comes amid broad AI and chip-demand optimism, making SOXX a barometer for the sector's recovery from its 52-week low of $183.47.
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daily_prices for SOXX: close $465.75, high $466.91 (May 1); 52w high = $463.87 (May 2025–May 2026 aggregate). News published 2026-05-02 (24/7 Wall St.) confirms 50% YTD and 148% 12-month return. 52w low $183.47.