Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ) Alternatives
Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ) 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 SOXQ. 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 SOXQ
SOXQ charges 0.19% annually. Among ETFs in the Semiconductors category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SOXQ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | Jul 12, 2023 | SOXQ vs CHPS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 0.34% | Jul 10, 2001 | SOXQ vs SOXX | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | Jan 31, 2006 | SOXQ vs XSD | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | Aug 27, 2024 | SOXQ vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | Dec 20, 2011 | SOXQ vs SMH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SOXQ
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 | SOXQ vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | SOXQ vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | SOXQ vs SMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 95 | Jun 23, 2005 | SOXQ vs PSI | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | 94 | Oct 5, 2022 | SOXQ vs SHOC |
Top Performing SOXQ Alternatives (YTD)
SOXQ alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | SOXQ vs PSI | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares | 13.99% | Mar 11, 2010 | SOXQ vs SOXL | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 13.86% | Sep 20, 2016 | SOXQ vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 12.20% | Jul 12, 2023 | SOXQ vs CHPS | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 10.53% | Apr 2, 2025 | SOXQ vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SOXQ
SOXQ alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | 28.33% | Mar 29, 2022 | SOXQ vs SEMI | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 32.75% | Apr 2, 2025 | SOXQ vs CHPY | |
| Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF | 35.73% | Sep 30, 2025 | SOXQ vs CHPX | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 36.84% | Dec 20, 2011 | SOXQ vs SMH | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 37.67% | Jul 12, 2023 | SOXQ vs CHPS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SOXQ
SOXQ alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | -14.41% | Mar 29, 2022 | SOXQ vs SEMI | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | -15.48% | Oct 5, 2022 | SOXQ vs SHOC | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -15.95% | Dec 20, 2011 | SOXQ vs SMH | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | -17.50% | Jul 12, 2023 | SOXQ vs CHPS | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | -17.51% | Aug 27, 2024 | SOXQ vs SMHX |
Other ETFs from Invesco
Most popular Invesco ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | SOXQ vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | -5.78% | Oct 9, 2015 | SOXQ vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 70 | -5.92% | Oct 13, 2020 | SOXQ vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500 | 47 | 0.62% | Apr 24, 2003 | SOXQ vs RSP | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 63 | -7.82% | May 4, 2005 | SOXQ vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 58 | 0.57% | Dec 6, 2005 | SOXQ vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 20 | 4.64% | Oct 18, 2012 | SOXQ vs SPHD | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Industrials Equities, Aerospace & Defense | 92 | 5.82% | Oct 26, 2005 | SOXQ vs PPA | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 80 | 4.93% | Mar 3, 2005 | SOXQ vs XMMO | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | Global Equities | 84 | -0.82% | Feb 24, 2012 | SOXQ vs IDMO |
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