Columbia Select Technology ETF (SEMI) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to SEMI
SEMI charges 0.75% annually. Among ETFs in the Semiconductors category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SEMI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | Jul 12, 2023 | SEMI vs CHPS | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 0.19% | Jun 11, 2021 | SEMI vs SOXQ | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 0.34% | Jul 10, 2001 | SEMI vs SOXX | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | Jan 31, 2006 | SEMI vs XSD | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | Aug 27, 2024 | SEMI vs SMHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SEMI
Among ETFs in the Semiconductors category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | SEMI vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | SEMI vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | SEMI vs SMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 95 | Jun 23, 2005 | SEMI vs PSI | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | 94 | Oct 5, 2022 | SEMI vs SHOC |
Top Performing SEMI Alternatives (YTD)
SEMI alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | SEMI vs PSI | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares | 13.99% | Mar 11, 2010 | SEMI vs SOXL | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 13.86% | Sep 20, 2016 | SEMI vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 12.20% | Jul 12, 2023 | SEMI vs CHPS | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 10.53% | Apr 2, 2025 | SEMI vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SEMI
SEMI alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 32.75% | Apr 2, 2025 | SEMI vs CHPY | |
| Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF | 35.73% | Sep 30, 2025 | SEMI vs CHPX | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 36.84% | Dec 20, 2011 | SEMI vs SMH | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 37.67% | Jul 12, 2023 | SEMI vs CHPS | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | 37.95% | Oct 5, 2022 | SEMI vs SHOC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SEMI
SEMI alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | -15.48% | Oct 5, 2022 | SEMI vs SHOC | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -15.95% | Dec 20, 2011 | SEMI vs SMH | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | -17.44% | Jun 11, 2021 | SEMI vs SOXQ | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | -17.50% | Jul 12, 2023 | SEMI vs CHPS | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | -17.51% | Aug 27, 2024 | SEMI vs SMHX |
Other ETFs from Columbia
Most popular Columbia ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Short Duration Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 93 | -0.06% | Sep 21, 2021 | SEMI vs SBND | |
| Columbia Research Enhanced Real Estate ETF | REIT | 12 | 3.12% | Apr 26, 2023 | SEMI vs CRED | |
| Columbia U.S. Equity Income ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 36 | 4.00% | Jun 13, 2016 | SEMI vs EQIN | |
| Columbia U.S. High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 76 | -0.58% | Sep 5, 2024 | SEMI vs NJNK |
Often Compared With SEMI
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