Better Semiconductor Stock: AMD vs. Nvidia
The PHLX Semiconductor Sector index has been under duress this year and lost over 14% of its value thanks to the tariff-fueled economic uncertainty that has raised the potential of a global recession, which explains why some of the major names in this sector have performed poorly on the stock market in 2025.Shares of both Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) are down close to 20% so far this year. However, the recent tariff-related developments suggest that these semiconductor stocks could see a solid comeback, especially considering their impressive results in recent quarters. From pausing reciprocal tariffs for 90 days to exempting duties on imports of semiconductors and other equipment from China to starting trade talks, there are signs of the trade war easing.China has reportedly rolled back retaliatory tariffs on certain semiconductor components made in the U.S. So, there is a good chance that the cloud of uncertainty hovering over companies such as Nvidia and AMD that have been caught in the trade war could clear and help these semiconductor stocks regain their mojo.Continue reading
The PHLX Semiconductor Sector index has been under duress this year and lost over 14% of its value thanks to the tariff-fueled economic uncertainty that has raised the potential of a global recession, which explains why some of the major names in this sector have performed poorly on the stock market in 2025.
Shares of both Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) are down close to 20% so far this year. However, the recent tariff-related developments suggest that these semiconductor stocks could see a solid comeback, especially considering their impressive results in recent quarters. From pausing reciprocal tariffs for 90 days to exempting duties on imports of semiconductors and other equipment from China to starting trade talks, there are signs of the trade war easing.
China has reportedly rolled back retaliatory tariffs on certain semiconductor components made in the U.S. So, there is a good chance that the cloud of uncertainty hovering over companies such as Nvidia and AMD that have been caught in the trade war could clear and help these semiconductor stocks regain their mojo.
