Svmuu News JPMorgan Chase The strategy team warns that sharp volatility in the semiconductor sector may be increasing the risk of “tantrums” in the market, forcing some investors to passively reduce their positions.The team, led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, noted that while chip stocks rebounded to near all-time highs this week, this was accompanied by rising volatility, which could trigger so-called VaR (Value at Risk) shock scenarios. Under the VaR mechanism, when rapid market volatility causes a portfolio’s risk metrics to exceed thresholds, investors may be forced to reduce their exposure—even if they remain confident in the long-term fundamentals—thereby triggering a chain reaction of selling pressure. Analysts believe that the current coexistence of gains and volatility in the semiconductor sector is amplifying the likelihood of systemic risk transmission and creating potential disruptions to overall sentiment toward risk assets. (Bloomberg)