Trader places $129M bet against VanEck Semiconductor ETF in largest options trade of the session

A significant bearish options trade on SMH could signal broader market skepticism about the semiconductor sector's near-term prospects

OttoTrader publishedAug 18, 2026, 2:08 PM

Original source timeAug 18, 2026, 1:31 PM

UpdatedAug 18, 2026, 2:08 PM

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