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 10 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% | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | SEMI vs CHPS | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 0.19% | 2.41B | Jun 2021 | SEMI vs SOXQ | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 0.34% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | SEMI vs SOXX | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 3.45B | Jan 2006 | SEMI vs XSD | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | SEMI vs SMH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SEMI
SEMI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 84. There are 12 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 98 | 22.99B | Mar 2010 | SEMI vs SOXL | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | SEMI vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 97 | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | SEMI vs CHPS | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 97 | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | SEMI vs CHPY | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | SEMI vs SOXX |
Top Performing SEMI Alternatives (YTD)
SEMI is at 32.72% YTD. There are 14 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 533.64%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 533.64% | 22.99B | Mar 2010 | SEMI vs SOXL | |
| ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 116.46% | 3.05B | Jan 2007 | SEMI vs USD | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 111.04% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | SEMI vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 104.95% | 2.64B | Jun 2005 | SEMI vs PSI | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 104.16% | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | SEMI vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SEMI
SEMI has 22.14% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Semiconductors category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 26.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST Semiconductors ETF | 26.41% | 109.49M | Nov 2025 | SEMI vs SEMY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 27.61% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | SEMI vs CHPY | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 30.57% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | SEMI vs SMH | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | 31.54% | 246.07M | Oct 2022 | SEMI vs SHOC | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | 32.72% | 271.12M | Aug 2024 | SEMI vs SMHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SEMI
SEMI has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.41%. There is 1 ETF in the Semiconductors category with a shallower 1-year drawdown, going as shallow as -12.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | -12.17% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | SEMI vs CHPY | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | -14.51% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | SEMI vs FTXL | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | -14.59% | 246.07M | Oct 2022 | SEMI vs SHOC | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -14.93% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | SEMI vs SMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | -15.48% | 2.64B | Jun 2005 | SEMI vs PSI |
Other ETFs from Columbia
The 5 most viewed Columbia ETFs shown here include SBND, CRED, NJNK and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $282M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Short Duration Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 74 | 0.91% | 234.19M | Sep 2021 | SEMI vs SBND | |
| Columbia Research Enhanced Real Estate ETF | REIT | 21 | 12.55% | 3.43M | Apr 2023 | SEMI vs CRED | |
| Columbia U.S. High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 59 | 1.64% | 37.51M | Sep 2024 | SEMI vs NJNK | |
| Columbia U.S. Equity Income ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 56 | 8.44% | 282.03M | Jun 2016 | SEMI vs EQIN | |
| Columbia Short Duration High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 80 | 1.88% | 103.30M | Sep 2024 | SEMI vs HYSD |
Often Compared With SEMI
Investors most often compare SEMI with SMGB.L, QQQM, IITU.L. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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