Amplify ETFs Launched Semiconductor Fund
The new exchange-traded fund, ticker CPU, offers exposure to ten major companies in the semiconductor market.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Amplify ETFs has introduced the Amplify Top 10 Semiconductors ETF to capitalize on the growing demand for computing power and AI infrastructure. Traded under the ticker CPU, the fund utilizes an actively managed strategy to track the Bloomberg Top 10 Momentum Semiconductors Index.
Why it matters
The investment vehicle provides targeted access to market-leading semiconductor firms that are essential to the development of global AI infrastructure and advanced computing. This launch aligns with increasing investor interest in hardware manufacturers as the digital economy expands.
The fund tracks the Bloomberg Top 10 Momentum Semiconductors Index to select its holdings. Samsung Asset Management serves as the sub-adviser for the fund, which manages assets through an active strategy.
The players
Amplify ETFs
This investment management firm specializes in creating thematic exchange-traded funds.
Samsung Asset Management
This financial institution functions as the sub-adviser for the new semiconductor ETF.
The details
The fund focuses on identifying and investing in semiconductor market leaders that benefit from heavy infrastructure demand. Amplify Investments, which managed $22 billion in total assets as of September 30, 2026, aims to provide investors with a consolidated approach to the chip manufacturing sector.
Timeline
August 19, 2026: Amplify launched several other specialized Top 10 ETFs.
September 30, 2026: Amplify Investments recorded $22 billion in assets under management.
October 07, 2026: The Amplify Top 10 Semiconductors ETF officially launched.
The Tech Race
This fund launch follows the thematic expansion model seen with the company's prior Top 10 Quantum ETF. It reflects a broader industry trend of grouping market-leading technology stocks into specialized investment baskets to capture rapid sector growth.
Investors can access the fund via the CPU ticker symbol through standard brokerage accounts. The actively managed approach requires monitoring of the underlying index momentum to understand potential changes in fund holdings.
The takeaway
This launch highlights the growing trend of packaging specialized tech hardware companies into accessible thematic investment funds. Investors interested in this sector should evaluate whether an actively managed momentum-based strategy aligns with their broader portfolio goals.
Further reading
For more information on the evolving chip industry, visit the Semiconductors section.
More information
View complete product details on the Amplify ETFs investment information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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