U.S. Chess Champion Hikaru Chooses AI and Energy as his First ETFs

U.S. chess champion Hikaru Nakamura has made his first ETF selections as part of his TipRanks investment portfolio.

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On May 12, 2026, Hikaru bought the Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bear 2X ETF (TSXD) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE).

Hikaru’s New Buys

TSXD – The Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bear 2X ETF is a specialized financial instrument designed for sophisticated investors seeking to capitalize on short-term bearish movements in the semiconductor sector. This exchange-traded fund is part of the Information Technology category, focusing specifically on the dynamic and rapidly evolving semiconductor niche. It tracks the NYSE Semiconductor Top 5 Equal Weight Index, has $1.40 million of assets under management. Its share price is down 57% in the year-to-date to $8.47.

Hikaru has bought 1,000 shares at $8.78. It comes to 6.23% of his overall holdings.

XLE – The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund is a dynamic investment vehicle designed to provide exposure to the energy sector, one of the most critical and volatile segments of the global economy. As a sector-focused exchange-traded fund, XLE specifically targets a broad-based niche within the energy landscape, offering investors a diversified portfolio of companies involved in the development, production, and distribution of energy. This ETF comprises a carefully curated selection of large-cap U.S. energy firms, including industry giants engaged in oil, gas, and consumable fuels, as well as those pioneering in renewable energy technologies. It has 23 holdings including oil giants Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX). Its share price is up nearly 31% in the year-to-date to $59.44.

Hikaru has bought 100 shares at $57.75. It comes to 2.93% of his overall holdings.

Overall, Hikaru has a total portfolio return of 31.3% since September 15. He has an 18.5% alpha over the S&P 500 and an average annualized return of 13.8%. He has a success rate of 55%, with 11 out of 20 transactions making a profit.

Grandmaster Moves

Through our Stream Portfolio, fans of Hikaru can track and follow his moves in real time on his popular video channels and social media streams. But they’ll also be able to contribute ideas from the stream chat and help shape the overall holdings. Working with TipRanks’ award-winning investment tools, Hikaru is detailing his investment moves while demonstrating the platform. All content will include clear disclosures and does not constitute investment advice.

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Hikaru is, according to Chess.com, a five-time U.S. champion, claiming the title in 2005, 2009, 2012, 2015, and 2019. Nakamura was also a participant in FIDE’s 2004 World Championship tournament and a candidate for the world championship in both 2016 and 2022, qualifying for a third in 2024. He has over 2 million followers on Amazon (AMZN) –owned streaming platform Twitch.