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: 15
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.55%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 8.39%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 198.08%
Median Risk/Return Score: 94 / 100

15 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%	82.29%	—	0.37%	96
CHPX	Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Sep 30, 2025	0.50%	74.34%	—	0.03%	—
CHPY	YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF	Derivative Income, Semiconductors	Apr 2, 2025	0.99%	65.44%	—	31.44%	95
FTXL	First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Sep 20, 2016	0.60%	88.68%	—	0.14%	96
PSI	Invesco Semiconductors ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Jun 23, 2005	0.56%	83.91%	32.50%	0.05%	95
SEMI	Columbia Select Technology ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Mar 29, 2022	0.75%	21.89%	—	3.68%	68
SEMY	GraniteShares YieldBOOST Semiconductors ETF	Derivative Income, Semiconductors	Nov 18, 2025	1.07%	34.55%	—	88.71%	—
SHOC	Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Oct 5, 2022	0.40%	54.25%	—	0.16%	92
SMH	VanEck Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Dec 20, 2011	0.35%	58.19%	36.02%	0.19%	94
SMHX	VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Aug 27, 2024	0.35%	56.56%	—	0.02%	86
SOXL	Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF	Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors	Mar 11, 2010	0.75%	334.31%	58.09%	0.04%	95
SOXQ	Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Jun 11, 2021	0.19%	72.86%	—	0.29%	94
SOXX	iShares Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Jul 10, 2001	0.34%	79.35%	33.92%	0.31%	94
USD	ProShares Ultra Semiconductors	Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors	Jan 30, 2007	0.95%	69.08%	58.18%	0.27%	81
XSD	SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	Jan 31, 2006	0.35%	77.86%	29.24%	0.14%	92

Best Semiconductors ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Semiconductors ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are FTXL (96) and CHPS (96). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
FTXL	First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF	96	2.52B	Sep 2016
CHPS	Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF	96	89.58M	Jul 2023
SOXL	Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF	95	22.99B	Mar 2010
CHPY	YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF	95	1.02B	Apr 2025
PSI	Invesco Semiconductors ETF	95	2.64B	Jun 2005

Best-Performing Semiconductors ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Semiconductors ETFs is USD (61.72%). Across the lineup, Semiconductors ETFs show an average 1-year return of 198.08% and an average 5-year return of 35.92%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
USD	ProShares Ultra Semiconductors	61.72%	3.05B	Jan 2007
SOXL	Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF	36.47%	22.99B	Mar 2010
SMH	VanEck Semiconductor ETF	36.10%	67.82B	Dec 2011
FTXL	First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF	31.07%	2.52B	Sep 2016
SOXX	iShares Semiconductor ETF	31.00%	38.37B	Jul 2001

Lowest-Cost Semiconductors ETFs

The top Semiconductors ETFs is CHPS (0.15%). With an average expense ratio of 0.55%, 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%	89.58M	Jul 2023
SOXQ	Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF	0.19%	2.41B	Jun 2021
SOXX	iShares Semiconductor ETF	0.34%	38.37B	Jul 2001
XSD	SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF	0.35%	3.45B	Jan 2006
SMHX	VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF	0.35%	271.12M	Aug 2024

Highest-Yield Semiconductors ETFs

The top Semiconductors ETFs is SEMY (88.71%). Across the lineup, Semiconductors ETFs show an average dividend yield of 8.39%, 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	88.71%	109.49M	Nov 2025
CHPY	YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF	31.44%	1.02B	Apr 2025
SEMI	Columbia Select Technology ETF	3.68%	36.59M	Mar 2022
CHPS	Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF	0.37%	89.58M	Jul 2023
SOXX	iShares Semiconductor ETF	0.31%	38.37B	Jul 2001

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

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