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% | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | SHOC vs CHPS | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 0.19% | 3.22B | Jun 2021 | SHOC vs SOXQ | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 0.34% | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | SHOC vs SOXX | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 361.77M | Aug 2024 | SHOC vs SMHX | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 3.91B | Jan 2006 | SHOC vs XSD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SHOC
SHOC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 95. There are 8 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 97 | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | SHOC vs CHPS | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 97 | 28.01B | Mar 2010 | SHOC vs SOXL | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | SHOC vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 97 | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | SHOC vs PSI | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 97 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | SHOC vs CHPY |
Top Performing SHOC Alternatives (YTD)
SHOC is at 81.69% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 615.61%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 615.61% | 28.01B | Mar 2010 | SHOC vs SOXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 133.92% | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | SHOC vs PSI | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 129.34% | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | SHOC vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 127.70% | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | SHOC vs CHPS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 117.74% | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | SHOC vs SOXX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SHOC
SHOC has 34.93% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 17.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST MU ETF | 17.65% | 13.93M | Apr 2026 | SHOC vs MUYY | |
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | 24.42% | 38.12M | Mar 2022 | SHOC vs SEMI | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST Semiconductors ETF | 25.92% | 96.46M | Nov 2025 | SHOC vs SEMY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 31.79% | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | SHOC vs CHPY | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 34.14% | 84.54B | Dec 2011 | SHOC vs SMH |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SHOC
SHOC has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.59%. There are 3 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -12.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | -12.17% | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | SHOC vs CHPY | |
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | -14.41% | 38.12M | Mar 2022 | SHOC vs SEMI | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | -14.51% | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | SHOC vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -14.93% | 84.54B | Dec 2011 | SHOC vs SMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | -15.48% | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | SHOC vs PSI |
Other ETFs from Strive
The 10 most viewed Strive ETFs shown here include STXE, DRLL, BUXX 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 Diversified | 93 | 53.94% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | SHOC vs STXE | |
| Strive U.S. Energy ETF | Energy Equities | 27 | 20.68% | 286.94M | Aug 2022 | SHOC vs DRLL | |
| Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 97 | 1.81% | 463.97M | Aug 2023 | SHOC vs BUXX | |
| Strive 1000 Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 48 | 6.99% | 64.85M | Nov 2022 | SHOC vs STXD | |
| Strive 1000 Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 48 | 8.26% | 146.49M | Nov 2022 | SHOC vs STXG | |
| Strive 1000 Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 87 | 13.90% | 79.05M | Nov 2022 | SHOC vs STXV | |
| Strive Natural Resources and Security ETF | Energy Equities | 38 | 9.20% | 75.59M | Aug 2023 | SHOC vs FTWO | |
| Strive Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 56 | 14.15% | 78.79M | Nov 2022 | SHOC vs STXK | |
| Strive Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 19 | -0.72% | 121.18M | Aug 2023 | SHOC vs STXT | |
| Strive 500 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 9.82% | 1.13B | Sep 2022 | SHOC vs STXF |
Often Compared With SHOC
Investors most often compare SHOC with CHAT, FSELX, FBCG. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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