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Review the top contributors and detractors that lead to the smiconductor SMH ETF’s strong performance in Q2 2023.

Seven tech stocks accounted for almost 75% of the S&P 500's year-to-date gains, marking the technical start of a new bull market, even as investors raised concerns about narrow market breadth.

Domestic equities traded within a narrow range as investors debated the impact of a weakening U.S. economy; mixed Q1 earnings provided no clear outlook for the market.

Resource equities exhibited strong relative gains this quarter, outperforming both global equities and bonds during the three-month period.

Domestic equities struggled as volatility remained high. Rising prices may be causing a decline in personal savings and a turn to retailers like Walmart.

The current low gold price is no exception, as buyers in China, India, and UAE sense a bargain. Read more.

Inflation persistence and hawkish Fed remarks pushed equities into bear market territory. Despite this, Oil & Gas stock weights increased in the BUZZ Index as sentiment in the sector held steady.

Resource equities exhibited remarkable resiliency during the quarter, with the S&P Global Natural Resources Index outpacing global equities and global bonds over the 3-month period.

Stocks & Treasuries both sank on the sobering comments from U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell. What impact did this have on the VanEck BUZZ ETF? Find out.

The semiconductor industry remains on constant watch. Although new risks have emerged, long–term opportunities remain as chips are crucial components for innovation.