Semiconductor stocks in brief

Semiconductor stocks are shares in companies involved in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of semiconductors — otherwise known as computer microchips. These chips are essential in every sense of the word, including for all computing, cars, telecommunications, consumer electronics and artificial intelligence.

For perspective, a semiconductor is a material that has electrical conductivity between that of a conductor (like copper) and an insulator (like glass). This unique property allows them to control and regulate electrical currents, making them necessary for electronics. Without semiconductors, harnessing electricity would be almost impossible beyond very basic tasks.

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