Thematic

Semiconductors ETFs

Semi funds are among the most concentrated in the market. The key question is cap-weighted (NVDA/AVGO heavy) vs. equal-weighted, and whether equipment makers are included.

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SMH

VanEck Semiconductor ETF

VanEck

25 largest semiconductor companies, includes TSMC and ASML. Very top-heavy.

Fee: 0.35%
AUM: $27.4B
Yield: 0.4%

1Y: +41.2%
5Y ann.: +27.6%
10Y ann.: —
All-time: —

SOXX

iShares Semiconductor ETF

iShares

30 US-listed semis with a capped weighting scheme; less TSMC exposure than SMH.

Fee: 0.35%
AUM: $14.9B
Yield: 0.5%

1Y: +34.6%
5Y ann.: +24.1%
10Y ann.: —
All-time: —

SOXL

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X

Direxion

3x daily leveraged SOX. Extreme decay risk in choppy markets.

Fee: 0.75%
AUM: $11.2B
Yield: 0.4%

1Y: +61.4%
5Y ann.: +21.4%
10Y ann.: —
All-time: —

XSD

SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF

SPDR

Equal-weighted semis. Meaningful small-cap tilt and far less NVIDIA risk.

Fee: 0.35%
AUM: $1.3B
Yield: 0.2%

1Y: +22.4%
5Y ann.: +18.3%
10Y ann.: —
All-time: —

SOXQ

Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF

Invesco

The classic SOX index at the lowest fee in the category.

Fee: 0.19%
AUM: $1.1B
Yield: 0.5%

1Y: +33.9%
5Y ann.: —
10Y ann.: —
All-time: —

FTXL

First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF

First Trust

Factor-screened semis ranked on volatility, value and growth.

Fee: 0.60%
AUM: $400M
Yield: 0.6%

1Y: +28.1%
5Y ann.: +21.0%
10Y ann.: —
All-time: —