Semiconductor Options Trading Soars as Investors Rush to Join AI Stock Rally
- Options trading in semiconductor stocks has doubled amid frenzy over AI
- Daily trading volume for Philadelphia Semiconductor Index stocks exceeded $145B in February
- Nvidia accounted for almost 80% of the trades
- Nvidia's market value soared 240% last year and is up 85% in 2024
- Rapid growth in options trading signifies investors playing catch up after missing last year's rally