The Best Semiconductors ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Semiconductors ETFs.

Number of ETFs: 18
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.61%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 10.35%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 306.84%
Median Risk/Return Score: 88 / 100

18 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
CHPS	Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Jul 12, 2023	0.15%	75.71%	—	0.37%	93
CHPX	Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Sep 30, 2025	0.50%	62.38%	—	0.04%	—
CHPY	YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF	Derivative Income, Semiconductors	Apr 2, 2025	0.99%	60.48%	—	36.48%	90
FTXL	First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Sep 20, 2016	0.60%	75.08%	—	0.11%	91
MUU	Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares	Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors	Oct 10, 2024	1.01%	443.78%	—	1.25%	98
MUYY	GraniteShares YieldBOOST MU ETF	Derivative Income, Options Trading, Semiconductors, Actively Managed	Apr 13, 2026	1.07%	—	—	31.50%	—
PSI	Invesco Semiconductors ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Jun 23, 2005	0.56%	81.64%	31.83%	0.03%	90
SEMI	Columbia Select Technology ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Mar 29, 2022	0.75%	20.07%	—	3.74%	50
SEMY	GraniteShares YieldBOOST Semiconductors ETF	Derivative Income, Semiconductors	Nov 18, 2025	1.07%	33.91%	—	111.21%	—
SHOC	Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Oct 5, 2022	0.40%	50.78%	—	0.13%	85
SMH	VanEck Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Dec 20, 2011	0.35%	54.54%	34.90%	0.20%	88
SMHC	VanEck China Semiconductor ETF	China Equities, Semiconductors, Asia Pacific Equities	Jun 23, 2026	0.65%	—	—	0.00%	—
SMHX	VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Aug 27, 2024	0.35%	45.81%	—	0.02%	69
SOXL	Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF	Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors	Mar 11, 2010	0.75%	222.32%	52.51%	0.01%	89
SOXQ	Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Jun 11, 2021	0.19%	65.02%	—	0.31%	88
SOXX	iShares Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Jul 10, 2001	0.34%	73.46%	33.06%	0.28%	89
USD	ProShares Ultra Semiconductors	Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors	Jan 30, 2007	0.95%	57.07%	55.77%	0.37%	54
XSD	SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Jan 31, 2006	0.35%	55.68%	27.28%	0.16%	76

Best Semiconductors ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Semiconductors ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are MUU (98) and CHPS (93). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
MUU	Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares	98	6.16B	Oct 2024
CHPS	Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF	93	116.18M	Jul 2023
FTXL	First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF	91	2.46B	Sep 2016
PSI	Invesco Semiconductors ETF	90	2.68B	Jun 2005
CHPY	YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF	90	1.16B	Apr 2025

Best-Performing Semiconductors ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Semiconductors ETFs is USD (60.45%). Across the lineup, Semiconductors ETFs show an average 1-year return of 306.84% and an average 5-year return of 33.98%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
USD	ProShares Ultra Semiconductors	60.45%	2.97B	Jan 2007
SMH	VanEck Semiconductor ETF	35.97%	73.62B	Dec 2011
SOXQ	Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF	31.08%	2.58B	Jun 2021
SOXX	iShares Semiconductor ETF	30.72%	47.60B	Jul 2001
SOXL	Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF	30.59%	25.32B	Mar 2010

Lowest-Cost Semiconductors ETFs

The top Semiconductors ETFs is CHPS (0.15%). With an average expense ratio of 0.61%, Semiconductors ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
CHPS	Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF	0.15%	116.18M	Jul 2023
SOXQ	Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF	0.19%	2.58B	Jun 2021
SOXX	iShares Semiconductor ETF	0.34%	47.60B	Jul 2001
SMHX	VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF	0.35%	286.70M	Aug 2024
XSD	SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF	0.35%	3.19B	Jan 2006

Highest-Yield Semiconductors ETFs

The top Semiconductors ETFs is SEMY (111.21%). Across the lineup, Semiconductors ETFs show an average dividend yield of 10.35%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
SEMY	GraniteShares YieldBOOST Semiconductors ETF	111.21%	87.70M	Nov 2025
CHPY	YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF	36.48%	1.16B	Apr 2025
MUYY	GraniteShares YieldBOOST MU ETF	31.50%	20.76M	Apr 2026
SEMI	Columbia Select Technology ETF	3.74%	39.92M	Mar 2022
MUU	Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares	1.25%	6.16B	Oct 2024

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