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Chipmakers are overextended. Where Josh Brown is picking his spots in the sector

Josh Brown and Sean Russo look through the chipmakers on their Best Stocks list.

Chipmakers are overextended. Where Josh Brown is picking his spots in the sector

TL;DR

  • The semiconductor ETF (SMH) is significantly extended, trading nearly 50% above its 200-day moving average with a high RSI.
  • Current gains are driven by momentum and fear of missing out, necessitating disciplined risk management.
  • Nvidia (NVDA) shows a strong uptrend with a constructive RSI, making it an actionable setup for traders above its 50-day moving average.
  • Broadcom (AVGO) has broken out to new highs, but its elevated RSI suggests patience for a potential retest of former resistance as support.
  • Intel (INTC) has seen a dramatic surge driven by a perception change; traders are advised to wait for a pullback to a more reasonable entry zone.
  • Microchip Technology (MCHP) is showing strong buying pressure with an elevated RSI, suggesting traders wait for a pullback to the 50-day or 200-day moving average.
  • For long-term investors, a rising 200-day moving average is a key indicator for maintaining the trend in these semiconductor stocks.