Wall Street investors pull cash from oil and chip ETFs amid trade unwind

5 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 24

USO faces its steepest monthly outflow since 2009, while SOXX sees its second-largest weekly withdrawal ever, following a record inflow last week.
These ETFs, representing crowded trades in crude oil and semiconductors, are experiencing significant outflows as risk-averse investors exit positions despite recent strong performance.
The shift reflects growing caution on Wall Street, with investors reassessing high-conviction bets and unwinding positions in popular sectors amid changing market sentiment.

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