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Contrarian Trader Makes Massive Bet Against Chip Stocks

Updated 2026-08-18 13:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

A trader made a $129 million bet against the VanEck Semiconductor ETF, the largest single options trade in the market. This move contrasts with broader market sentiment and could have significant implications for chip stocks.

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The biggest single options trade in the entire market Monday was a $129 million bet against the VanEck Semiconductor ETF.
2026-08-18 13:13 UTC
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