Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC) 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 SHOC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SHOC
SHOC charges 0.40% annually. There are 6 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 | SHOC vs CHPS | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 0.19% | 2.58B | Jun 2021 | SHOC vs SOXQ | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 0.34% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | SHOC vs SOXX | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | SHOC vs SMHX | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 2.69B | Jan 2006 | SHOC vs XSD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SHOC
SHOC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 84. There are 10 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 | SHOC vs MUU | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 92 | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | SHOC vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 91 | 1.27B | Sep 2016 | SHOC vs FTXL | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 90 | 19.56B | Mar 2010 | SHOC vs SOXL | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 90 | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | SHOC vs SOXX |
Top Performing SHOC Alternatives (YTD)
SHOC is at 46.90% YTD. There are 13 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 | SHOC vs MUU | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 172.95% | 19.56B | Mar 2010 | SHOC vs SOXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 73.04% | 2.34B | Jun 2005 | SHOC vs PSI | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 68.49% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | SHOC vs CHPS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 67.84% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | SHOC vs SOXX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SHOC
SHOC has 40.12% 1-year volatility. There are 8 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 | SHOC vs MUYY | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST TSM ETF | 19.72% | 1.15M | Apr 2026 | SHOC vs TMYY | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST Semiconductors ETF | 25.05% | 74.80M | Nov 2025 | SHOC vs SEMY | |
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | 27.60% | 37.44M | Mar 2022 | SHOC vs SEMI | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 38.28% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | SHOC vs CHPY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SHOC
SHOC has a 1-year max drawdown of -25.20%. There are 3 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -15.42%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | -15.42% | 37.44M | Mar 2022 | SHOC vs SEMI | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -24.62% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | SHOC vs SMH | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | -24.93% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | SHOC vs SMHX | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | -27.64% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | SHOC vs CHPY | |
| YieldMax Target 12™ Semiconductor Option Income ET... | -28.56% | 64.01M | Dec 2024 | SHOC vs SOXY |
Other ETFs from Strive
The 10 most viewed Strive ETFs shown here include STXE, BUXX, DRLL and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $1B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 79 | 31.48% | 139.63M | Jan 2023 | SHOC vs STXE | |
| Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 2.27% | 489.38M | Aug 2023 | SHOC vs BUXX | |
| Strive U.S. Energy ETF | Energy Equities | 70 | 36.69% | 297.24M | Aug 2022 | SHOC vs DRLL | |
| Strive 1000 Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 51 | 8.25% | 64.50M | Nov 2022 | SHOC vs STXD | |
| Strive 1000 Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 39 | 7.59% | 147.36M | Nov 2022 | SHOC vs STXG | |
| Strive 1000 Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 95 | 16.83% | 81.50M | Nov 2022 | SHOC vs STXV | |
| Strive Natural Resources and Security ETF | Energy Equities | 38 | 7.80% | 71.94M | Aug 2023 | SHOC vs FTWO | |
| Strive Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 15.13% | 87.15M | Nov 2022 | SHOC vs STXK | |
| Strive Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 16 | -1.36% | 117.83M | Aug 2023 | SHOC vs STXT | |
| Strive 500 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 10.14% | 1.12B | Sep 2022 | SHOC vs STXF |
Often Compared With SHOC
Investors most often compare SHOC with CHAT, FSELX, FBCG. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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