Semiconductor Stocks Are Breaking Out. Are You In?

2026-08-17 / Danielle Shay

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SMH is breaking out to the upside, and along with it, so are multiple semiconductor stocks. I’m eyeing AMD due to the breakout above the 50 SMA as well. Let’s take a look at the squeeze, along with the previous highs and target at $550. Come trade it with us in the Mastering the Trade room at Simpler Trading.

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Danielle Shay

Danielle got into options trading after being introduced to Simpler Options by her father several years ago when she needed a career change. She was determined to become a trader so she could work from home with her infant son, make money on her own terms and learn a skill that will last a lifetime. Trading was a rough road in the beginning, but with a lot of studying and hard work, she’s now exactly where she wants to be. She’s a former teacher and translator, having taught elementary school in Costa Rica, and ESL to refugee women in the US, and various youth programs. Teaching and helping others is her passion, and now she’s turned her attention to helping aspiring traders learn this amazing skill.