The semiconductor ETF fell nearly 2.9%, leading the decline among US sector ETFs on the last trading day of August.

On Friday, the semiconductor ETF fell by 2.87%, the global technology stock index ETF dropped by 1.83%, the technology industry ETF fell by 1.53%, the consumer discretionary ETF fell by 1.03%, the internet stock index ETF fell by 0.66%, while the banking industry ETF rose by 0.02%, the energy industry ETF rose by 0.55%, and the healthcare industry ETF rose by 0.73%. From January to August 2025, the semiconductor ETF has accumulated a 19.87% increase, while the internet stock index ETF, technology industry ETF, utility ETF, global technology stock index ETF, financial industry ETF, banking industry ETF, and regional banking ETF have all risen by over 10%. The global aviation industry ETF performed second to last with a 3.79% increase, while the healthcare industry ETF rose by 0.76%.