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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SOXQ
SOXQ charges 0.19% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Semiconductors category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | SOXQ vs CHPS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 0.34% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | SOXQ vs SOXX | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 286.70M | Aug 2024 | SOXQ vs SMHX | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 3.19B | Jan 2006 | SOXQ vs XSD | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 73.62B | Dec 2011 | SOXQ vs SMH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SOXQ
SOXQ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 93. There are 8 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 99 | 6.16B | Oct 2024 | SOXQ vs MUU | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | SOXQ vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | SOXQ vs FTXL | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 95 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | SOXQ vs CHPY | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 94 | 25.32B | Mar 2010 | SOXQ vs SOXL |
Top Performing SOXQ Alternatives (YTD)
SOXQ is at 79.01% YTD. There are 7 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 640.02%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 640.02% | 6.16B | Oct 2024 | SOXQ vs MUU | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 320.32% | 25.32B | Mar 2010 | SOXQ vs SOXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 100.25% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | SOXQ vs PSI | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 92.17% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | SOXQ vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 91.84% | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | SOXQ vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SOXQ
SOXQ has 41.29% 1-year volatility. There are 7 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 18.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST MU ETF | 18.15% | 20.76M | Apr 2026 | SOXQ vs MUYY | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST Semiconductors ETF | 25.61% | 87.70M | Nov 2025 | SOXQ vs SEMY | |
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | 26.15% | 39.92M | Mar 2022 | SOXQ vs SEMI | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 35.36% | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | SOXQ vs CHPY | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 36.75% | 73.62B | Dec 2011 | SOXQ vs SMH |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SOXQ
SOXQ has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.92%. There are 5 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -13.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | -13.41% | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | SOXQ vs CHPY | |
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | -14.41% | 39.92M | Mar 2022 | SOXQ vs SEMI | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | -14.59% | 238.64M | Oct 2022 | SOXQ vs SHOC | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -14.93% | 73.62B | Dec 2011 | SOXQ vs SMH | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | -15.77% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | SOXQ vs SOXX |
Other ETFs from Invesco
The 10 most viewed Invesco ETFs shown here include QQQ, SPMO, QQQM and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $481B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 61 | 17.43% | 481.14B | Mar 1999 | SOXQ vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 65 | 28.67% | 22.01B | Oct 2015 | SOXQ vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 61 | 17.45% | 100.59B | Oct 2020 | SOXQ vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500, Equal Weight | 56 | 12.34% | 96.24B | Apr 2003 | SOXQ vs RSP | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 41 | 4.48% | 10.85B | May 2005 | SOXQ vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 16.67% | 20.11B | Dec 2005 | SOXQ vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 36 | 11.04% | 3.29B | Oct 2012 | SOXQ vs SPHD | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 51 | 16.50% | 7.45B | Mar 2005 | SOXQ vs XMMO | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense, Industrials Equities | 32 | 9.74% | 8.22B | Oct 2005 | SOXQ vs PPA | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | Momentum, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 45 | 9.24% | 3.99B | Feb 2012 | SOXQ vs IDMO |
Often Compared With SOXQ
Investors most often compare SOXQ with FSELX, SPY, VGT. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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