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The semis space has done very well. However, if China builds capacity in this space, then capacity will be lost elsewhere. The market is not considering this. Also, shares of semis are at all-time highs. Don't buy. It's a recipe for disaster. Semis are a great space, but wait for a better entry point.
Great opportunity to pick up 4 pillars. MU on the manufacturing, TSM for the foundry, LRCX or KLAC or ASML as the equipment suppliers, NVDA is a gift down here as a designer. And (he can't believe he's going to say this) even INTC; come 2025, it will be competitive with NVDA.
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly KLAC is a semi-conductor technology company, as in their wafer technology assists manufacturers in the most efficient production of chips. Semiconductors have enjoyed a surge in demand with the advent of cloud services, AI and upcoming 5G. KLCA also pays a decent yield that safe with a 50% payout ratio and the Board just approved the 11th consecutive dividend increase. The company has just raised its earnings guidance for the full year. Recently reported revenues were up 15%. We would use $185 as a stop loss with an objective towards $235 -- potential 15% upside. Yield 1.64%