iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to SOXX
SOXX charges 0.34% annually. Among ETFs in the Semiconductors category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SOXX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | Jul 12, 2023 | SOXX vs CHPS | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 0.19% | Jun 11, 2021 | SOXX vs SOXQ | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | Jan 31, 2006 | SOXX vs XSD | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | Dec 20, 2011 | SOXX vs SMH | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | Aug 27, 2024 | SOXX vs SMHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SOXX
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 | SOXX vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | SOXX vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | SOXX vs SMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 95 | Jun 23, 2005 | SOXX vs PSI | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | 94 | Oct 5, 2022 | SOXX vs SHOC |
Top Performing SOXX Alternatives (YTD)
SOXX alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares | 24.34% | Mar 11, 2010 | SOXX vs SOXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 23.10% | Jun 23, 2005 | SOXX vs PSI | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 17.52% | Sep 20, 2016 | SOXX vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 15.56% | Jul 12, 2023 | SOXX vs CHPS | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 12.50% | Apr 2, 2025 | SOXX vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SOXX
SOXX alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | 28.36% | Mar 29, 2022 | SOXX vs SEMI | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 32.72% | Apr 2, 2025 | SOXX vs CHPY | |
| Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF | 35.77% | Sep 30, 2025 | SOXX vs CHPX | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 36.88% | Dec 20, 2011 | SOXX vs SMH | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 37.76% | Jul 12, 2023 | SOXX vs CHPS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SOXX
SOXX 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 | SOXX vs SEMI | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | -15.48% | Oct 5, 2022 | SOXX vs SHOC | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -15.95% | Dec 20, 2011 | SOXX vs SMH | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | -17.44% | Jun 11, 2021 | SOXX vs SOXQ | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | -17.50% | Jul 12, 2023 | SOXX vs CHPS |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.88% | May 26, 2020 | SOXX vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.18% | Jan 5, 2024 | SOXX vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.67% | May 15, 2000 | SOXX vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | 0.07% | Jul 22, 2002 | SOXX vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 63 | 1.60% | Jun 10, 2014 | SOXX vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 86 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | SOXX vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 86 | 10.48% | Jan 21, 2005 | SOXX vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 1.56% | May 22, 2000 | SOXX vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -1.29% | Mar 26, 2008 | SOXX vs ACWI | |
| iShares U.S. Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 63 | -7.61% | May 19, 2000 | SOXX vs IYW |
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