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% | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | SOXQ vs CHPS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 0.34% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | SOXQ vs SOXX | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 271.12M | Aug 2024 | SOXQ vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | SOXQ vs SMH | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 3.45B | Jan 2006 | SOXQ vs XSD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SOXQ
SOXQ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 96. There are 5 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 97 | 22.99B | Mar 2010 | SOXQ vs SOXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 97 | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | SOXQ vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | SOXQ vs FTXL | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 97 | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | SOXQ vs CHPY | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | SOXQ vs SOXX |
Top Performing SOXQ Alternatives (YTD)
SOXQ is at 96.72% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 567.48%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 567.48% | 22.99B | Mar 2010 | SOXQ vs SOXL | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | SOXQ vs FTXL | |
| ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 114.00% | 3.05B | Jan 2007 | SOXQ vs USD | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 107.97% | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | SOXQ vs CHPS | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 107.72% | 2.64B | Jun 2005 | SOXQ vs PSI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SOXQ
SOXQ has 33.78% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 22.13%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | 22.13% | 36.59M | Mar 2022 | SOXQ vs SEMI | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST Semiconductors ETF | 26.31% | 109.49M | Nov 2025 | SOXQ vs SEMY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 27.59% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | SOXQ vs CHPY | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 30.56% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | SOXQ vs SMH | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | 31.53% | 246.07M | Oct 2022 | SOXQ vs SHOC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SOXQ
SOXQ has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.59%. There are 6 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% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | SOXQ vs CHPY | |
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | -14.41% | 36.59M | Mar 2022 | SOXQ vs SEMI | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | -14.51% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | SOXQ vs FTXL | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | -14.59% | 246.07M | Oct 2022 | SOXQ vs SHOC | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -14.93% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | SOXQ vs SMH |
Other ETFs from Invesco
The 10 most viewed Invesco ETFs shown here include QQQ, SPMO, QQQM and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $494B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 73 | 21.30% | 493.99B | Mar 1999 | SOXQ vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 75 | 30.35% | 19.93B | Oct 2015 | SOXQ vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 74 | 21.39% | 96.91B | Oct 2020 | SOXQ vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500 | 49 | 9.70% | 89.51B | Apr 2003 | SOXQ vs RSP | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 56 | 7.57% | 11.15B | May 2005 | SOXQ vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 54 | 15.48% | 18.88B | Dec 2005 | SOXQ vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 21 | 4.38% | 3.23B | Oct 2012 | SOXQ vs SPHD | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Industrials Equities, Aerospace & Defense | 37 | 8.54% | 8.37B | Oct 2005 | SOXQ vs PPA | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 67 | 23.73% | 7.49B | Mar 2005 | SOXQ vs XMMO | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | Momentum, Global Equities | 40 | 7.74% | 3.81B | Feb 2012 | SOXQ vs IDMO |
Often Compared With SOXQ
Investors most often compare SOXQ with SPY, FSELX, VGT. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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