Nothing lasts forever, and we all know markets can change. But now that the chip rally has stalled, investors have to choose whether to walk away from the spectacular gains semiconductor stocks have posted this past year, or ride out the turbulence.

Many of the chip trade's biggest winners back up their gains with earnings, others are riding a wave that may leave them stranded after it crests.

Five of these stocks look especially ripe for profit-taking, based on fundamentals, valuations, and technical signals hinting at fading bullish momentum.

Here are the five chip stocks to sell right now.

Microchip Technology Inc.