- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Aug 27, 2021
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Global X Semiconductor Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
SEMI.AX Performance Chart
Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI.AX) is up 73.2% since the beginning of the year. SEMI.AX is currently trading at A$38 per share.
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Returns By Period
Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI.AX) has returned 73.20% so far this year and 121.94% over the past 12 months.
Global X Semiconductor ETF
- 1D
- -5.18%
- 1M
- -8.58%
- 6M
- 56.90%
- YTD
- 73.20%
- 1Y
- 121.94%
- 3Y*
- 56.20%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.38%
- 6M
- 4.49%
- YTD
- 5.58%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 18.01%
- 5Y*
- 13.12%
- 10Y*
- 14.27%
SEMI.AX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 27, 2021, SEMI.AX's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +3.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.9 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +34.2%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -15.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SEMI.AX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 10, 2025 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst single day was Aug 5, 2024 at -10.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.42% | -0.49% | -10.63% | 34.20% | 28.57% | 13.93% | -13.42% | 73.20% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.04% | -5.63% | -9.77% | -2.41% | 14.86% | 14.38% | 2.74% | -0.49% | 9.84% | 19.50% | -5.08% | 2.35% | 43.80% |
| 2024 | 7.52% | 11.61% | 6.33% | -4.54% | 6.48% | 7.18% | -6.31% | -4.65% | 0.31% | 3.49% | -3.13% | 8.24% | 35.17% |
| 2023 | 9.23% | 6.60% | 10.53% | -5.89% | 21.09% | 1.00% | 4.54% | -1.06% | -5.96% | -3.61% | 13.24% | 7.55% | 69.12% |
| 2022 | -11.59% | -3.13% | 1.31% | -10.17% | 2.44% | -15.55% | 11.73% | -5.42% | -9.88% | 5.82% | 8.06% | -5.91% | -30.92% |
| 2021 | 1.00% | -3.56% | 0.00% | 20.02% | -1.11% | 15.60% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global X Semiconductor ETF has an annualized alpha of 41.71%, beta of 0.15, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 27, 2021.
- This ETF captured 261.69% of S&P 500 Index gains and 142.60% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Beta of 0.15 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 41.71%
- Beta
- 0.15
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 261.69%
- Downside Capture
- 142.60%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SEMI.AX ranks 95 for risk / return — in the top 95% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI.AX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| SEMI.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +2.02 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.90 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.50 | 1.24 | +0.26 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 8.01 | 1.11 | +6.89 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 25.91 | 3.10 | +22.81 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X Semiconductor ETF provided a 7.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$2.89 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$2.89 | A$1.30 | A$0.60 | A$0.07 | A$0.08 |
Dividend yield | 7.62% | 5.60% | 3.44% | 0.54% | 0.96% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Semiconductor ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$2.85 | A$2.85 | |||||
| 2025 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.27 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.04 | A$1.30 |
| 2024 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.57 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.03 | A$0.60 |
| 2023 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.04 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.04 | A$0.07 |
| 2022 | A$0.04 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.04 | A$0.08 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X Semiconductor ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Global X Semiconductor ETF was 38.85%, occurring on Oct 17, 2022. Recovery took 165 trading sessions.
The current Global X Semiconductor ETF drawdown is 14.32%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-38.85%Oct 2022 | 10mo 12d | 8mo 1d | 1y 6moDec 2021 - Jun 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-32.53%Apr 2025 | 8mo 29d | 2mo 21d | 11mo 20dJul 2024 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-14.32%Jul 2026 | 14d | — | 14dJul 2026 - now | — |
-13.13%Mar 2026 | 11d | 1mo 2d | 1mo 13dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
-11.97%Apr 2024 | 1mo 12d | 1mo 1d | 2mo 13dMar 2024 - May 2024 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| SEMI.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.85% | -41.07% | +2.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.32% | -11.69% | -2.63% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -32.53% | -17.74% | -14.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -22.01% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -24.71% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -14.32% | -0.60% | -13.72% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.86% | -11.02% | +0.16% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.48% | 4.20% | +0.28% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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