iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) 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 SOXX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SOXX
SOXX charges 0.34% annually. There are 2 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 | SOXX vs CHPS | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 0.19% | 2.58B | Jun 2021 | SOXX vs SOXQ | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | SOXX vs SMH | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 2.69B | Jan 2006 | SOXX vs XSD | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | SOXX vs SMHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SOXX
SOXX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 90. There are 4 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 | SOXX vs MUU | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 93 | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | SOXX vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 91 | 1.27B | Sep 2016 | SOXX vs FTXL | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 91 | 19.56B | Mar 2010 | SOXX vs SOXL | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 89 | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | SOXX vs CHPY |
Top Performing SOXX Alternatives (YTD)
SOXX is at 80.24% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 450.36%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 450.36% | 3.86B | Oct 2024 | SOXX vs MUU | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 232.86% | 19.56B | Mar 2010 | SOXX vs SOXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 86.43% | 2.34B | Jun 2005 | SOXX vs PSI | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 82.29% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | SOXX vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 81.48% | 1.27B | Sep 2016 | SOXX vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SOXX
SOXX has 44.78% 1-year volatility. There are 10 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 18.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST MU ETF | 18.80% | 15.91M | Apr 2026 | SOXX vs MUYY | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST TSM ETF | 19.60% | 1.15M | Apr 2026 | SOXX vs TMYY | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST Semiconductors ETF | 24.91% | 74.80M | Nov 2025 | SOXX vs SEMY | |
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | 27.77% | 37.44M | Mar 2022 | SOXX vs SEMI | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 38.64% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | SOXX vs CHPY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SOXX
SOXX has a 1-year max drawdown of -29.01%. There are 7 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 | SOXX vs SEMI | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -24.62% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | SOXX vs SMH | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | -24.93% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | SOXX vs SMHX | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | -25.20% | 224.59M | Oct 2022 | SOXX vs SHOC | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | -27.64% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | SOXX vs CHPY |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.14% | 99.95B | May 2020 | SOXX vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.71% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | SOXX vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 72 | 13.72% | 869.20B | May 2000 | SOXX vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 15.02% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | SOXX vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -2.43% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | SOXX vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 33 | -16.42% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | SOXX vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 26 | -5.52% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | SOXX vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 23.08% | 80.11B | May 2000 | SOXX vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 14.26% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | SOXX vs ACWI | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 44 | 25.44% | 25.32B | Apr 2013 | SOXX vs MTUM |
Often Compared With SOXX
Investors most often compare SOXX with QQQ, FSELX, VGT. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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