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Semiconductor Index (SEMI) Perpetual Futures

Semiconductor Index (SEMI) Perpetual Futures — Live Data

Market Overview

The Semiconductor Index is a thematic perpetual futures contract on Hyperliquid tracking the broader semiconductor industry including chip designers, foundries, equipment makers, and memory manufacturers. SEMI perpetual futures provide broad exposure to the semiconductor cycle — one of the most cyclical and economically sensitive industries — driven by AI infrastructure buildout, smartphone upgrade cycles, PC replacement demand, and automotive chip content growth. The SEMI index is closely correlated with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) used as an industry benchmark.

SEMI Perps Data — ETFs/Indices Category

Trading Tips for Semiconductor Index Perps

SEMI perps track the SOX index — use SOX level and direction as the primary benchmark. Nvidia earnings are the single most important scheduled catalyst for the entire semiconductor sector given NVIDIA's GPU demand visibility into AI training spending. TSMC monthly revenue releases provide early-cycle production demand data before most other industry reports are available.

Where to Trade Semiconductor Index (SEMI) Perpetual Futures

Semiconductor Index (SEMI) perpetual futures are available on 2 exchanges. Compare fees, leverage, and features below to find the best platform for trading SEMI perps.

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Hyperliquid
Hyperliquid L1
Maker Fee
0.015%
Taker Fee
0.045%
Max Leverage
50x
Rating
9.2/5
Maker Fee
0.010%
Taker Fee
0.020%
Max Leverage
100x
Rating
7.8/5

Frequently Asked Questions — Semiconductor Index (SEMI)

What is the current SEMI perpetual futures funding rate?
The live Semiconductor Index (SEMI) funding rate is shown above, updated every 2 minutes. Funding rates are displayed as annualized percentages for each exchange listing SEMI perps. A positive rate means long traders pay short traders, while a negative rate means shorts pay longs.
Which exchange has the lowest SEMI perp trading fees?
The cost comparison table above estimates total trading costs (maker/taker fees plus slippage) for a $100,000 SEMI perpetual futures trade across all major exchanges. Compare fees for SEMI perps on both centralized and decentralized platforms to find the most cost-effective venue.
How does Semiconductor Index open interest compare across exchanges?
Semiconductor Index (SEMI) open interest is broken down by exchange in the chart above, showing the total value of outstanding SEMI derivative contracts on each platform. Rising open interest indicates new capital entering the market, while declining OI suggests positions are being closed.
What does the SEMI long/short ratio indicate?
The Semiconductor Index long/short ratio shows the balance between traders betting on price increases (longs) versus decreases (shorts) across exchanges. An extreme ratio in either direction can signal potential reversals as crowded positioning often leads to liquidation cascades.
How can I trade Semiconductor Index index perpetual futures?
Semiconductor Index index perps are available on decentralized exchanges like Hyperliquid and dYdX. Create an account, deposit USDC or USDT as collateral, and open a long or short position with your desired leverage. Index perps trade 24/7, so you can react to market-moving events outside traditional trading hours.
Where can I trade SEMI perpetual futures?
Semiconductor Index (SEMI) perps are currently listed on 2 exchanges. See the "Where to Trade" section above for a full comparison of fees, leverage limits, and direct trading links for each platform.

Category: ETFs/Indices · Data updates every 2 minutes · All rates shown are annualized