I continue to dollar-cost average (DCA) into SOXL because my conviction in the semiconductor sector this year remains strong. Semiconductors sit at the center of nearly every structural growth theme today—AI, cloud computing, data centers, automotive electrification, and edge devices. These aren't short-term fads; they're multi-year demand drivers that continue to expand even through economic cycles. When I look at where capital spending is going globally, chips are clearly a top priority.
This year in particular, the industry is benefiting from a powerful combination of AI infrastructure build-out and normalization in cyclical demand. Hyperscalers are still ramping aggressively on GPUs, networking chips, and memory, while traditional end markets like PCs and smartphones are stabilizing after a long downturn. That creates a setup where revenue growth can reaccelerate, margins improve, and earnings surprises become more frequent across the semiconductor value chain.
Choosing SOXL reflects my willingness to lean into volatility in exchange for amplified exposure. As a leveraged ETF tracking the semiconductor index, SOXL can be painful during pullbacks—but it also rewards patience when the trend is right. By DCA-ing instead of timing entries, I reduce the risk of buying at emotional extremes and steadily build exposure through market noise. In a sector known for sharp swings, consistency matters more than precision.
Ultimately, my bullishness comes down to trend, not hype. Chips are no longer just a cyclical trade; they are strategic assets tied to national competitiveness, AI leadership, and productivity gains across the global economy. As long as that structural story stays intact, I'm comfortable continuing to DCA into SOXL this year—accepting short-term volatility in exchange for long-term upside in one of the most important sectors of the market.
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| Side | Price | Realized P&L |
|---|---|---|
| Buy Open | 62.84 | -1.22% Holding |
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