# Semiconductor Stocks in Sixth Straight Down Day

> Semiconductor stocks face sixth straight decline as Philadelphia Semiconductor Index drops 3%.
- Title: Semiconductor Stocks in Sixth Straight Down Day · Seekingalpha
- Summary: Semiconductor stocks face sixth straight decline as Philadelphia Semiconductor Index drops 3%. Philadelphia Semiconductor Index drops 3% in sixth consecutive…
- Keywords: philadelphia semiconductor index, sox, semiconductor stocks, investment group, trading days, market decline, money, business, Semiconductor, Stocks, Sixth, Straight
- Source: Seekingalpha — https://seekingalpha.com/article/4954338-not-best-october-for-semis
- Author: Bespoke Investment Group
- Published: 2026-10-16T02:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: philadelphia semiconductor index, sox, semiconductor stocks, investment group, trading days, market decline, money, business
## Philadelphia Semiconductor Index
The index dropped 3% in a sixth straight trading day, extending a 10% loss streak.
## Longest Losing Streak
The SOX had a nine-day losing streak twice: once in July 1996 and again in 2006.
## Declining Trend
In 14 years from inception through 2008, there were 25 six-day losing streaks; in 18 years since, only 15.
## Key takeaway

Philadelphia Semiconductor Index drops 3% in sixth consecutive trading day, extending a 10% loss streak.