Columbia Select Technology ETF (SEMI) belongs to the Semiconductors category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SEMI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SEMI
SEMI charges 0.75% annually. There are 11 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | SEMI vs CHPS | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 0.19% | 2.58B | Jun 2021 | SEMI vs SOXQ | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 0.34% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | SEMI vs SOXX | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | SEMI vs SMHX | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 2.69B | Jan 2006 | SEMI vs XSD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SEMI
SEMI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 54. There are 13 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 98 | 3.86B | Oct 2024 | SEMI vs MUU | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 92 | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | SEMI vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 91 | 1.27B | Sep 2016 | SEMI vs FTXL | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 90 | 19.56B | Mar 2010 | SEMI vs SOXL | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 90 | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | SEMI vs SOXX |
Top Performing SEMI Alternatives (YTD)
SEMI is at 20.82% YTD. There are 16 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 372.51%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 372.51% | 3.86B | Oct 2024 | SEMI vs MUU | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 172.95% | 19.56B | Mar 2010 | SEMI vs SOXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 73.04% | 2.34B | Jun 2005 | SEMI vs PSI | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 68.49% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | SEMI vs CHPS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 67.84% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | SEMI vs SOXX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SEMI
SEMI has 27.60% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 19.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST MU ETF | 19.01% | 15.91M | Apr 2026 | SEMI vs MUYY | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST TSM ETF | 19.72% | 1.15M | Apr 2026 | SEMI vs TMYY | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST Semiconductors ETF | 25.05% | 74.80M | Nov 2025 | SEMI vs SEMY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 38.28% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | SEMI vs CHPY | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 38.57% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | SEMI vs SMH |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SEMI
SEMI has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.42%. No ETFs in the Semiconductors category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -24.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -24.62% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | SEMI vs SMH | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | -24.93% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | SEMI vs SMHX | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | -25.20% | 224.59M | Oct 2022 | SEMI vs SHOC | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | -27.64% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | SEMI vs CHPY | |
| YieldMax Target 12™ Semiconductor Option Income ET... | -28.56% | 64.01M | Dec 2024 | SEMI vs SOXY |
Other ETFs from Columbia
The 10 most viewed Columbia ETFs shown here include XCEM, SBND, EQIN and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 71 | 23.54% | 1.81B | Sep 2015 | SEMI vs XCEM | |
| Columbia Short Duration Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 70 | 0.86% | 214.67M | Sep 2021 | SEMI vs SBND | |
| Columbia U.S. Equity Income ETF | Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities | 87 | 12.56% | 303.83M | Jun 2016 | SEMI vs EQIN | |
| Columbia Core Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | — | — | 2.25B | Mar 2026 | SEMI vs CRUX | |
| Columbia U.S. High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 59 | 1.60% | 39.05M | Sep 2024 | SEMI vs NJNK | |
| Columbia AAA CLO ETF | CLO | — | 2.81% | 103.12M | Dec 2025 | SEMI vs AAAC | |
| Columbia International Equity Income ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 84 | 12.10% | 102.39M | Jun 2016 | SEMI vs INEQ | |
| Columbia Short Duration High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 86 | 1.90% | 105.32M | Sep 2024 | SEMI vs HYSD | |
| Columbia Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | — | -0.88% | 56.34M | Dec 2025 | SEMI vs CCRP | |
| Columbia Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | — | 62.72M | Dec 2015 | SEMI vs REGS |
Often Compared With SEMI
Investors most often compare SEMI with SMGB.L, QQQM, IITU.L. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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