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% | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | SOXX vs CHPS | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 0.19% | 2.41B | Jun 2021 | SOXX vs SOXQ | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | SOXX vs SMH | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 271.12M | Aug 2024 | SOXX vs SMHX | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 3.45B | Jan 2006 | SOXX vs XSD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SOXX
SOXX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 97. There are 4 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 | SOXX vs SOXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 97 | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | SOXX vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | SOXX vs FTXL | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 97 | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | SOXX vs CHPY | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 96 | 2.41B | Jun 2021 | SOXX vs SOXQ |
Top Performing SOXX Alternatives (YTD)
SOXX is at 104.57% YTD. There are 5 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 | SOXX vs SOXL | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | SOXX vs FTXL | |
| ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 114.00% | 3.05B | Jan 2007 | SOXX vs USD | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 107.97% | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | SOXX vs CHPS | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 107.72% | 2.64B | Jun 2005 | SOXX vs PSI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SOXX
SOXX has 34.18% 1-year volatility. There are 7 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 | SOXX vs SEMI | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST Semiconductors ETF | 26.41% | 109.49M | Nov 2025 | SOXX vs SEMY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 27.59% | 1.02B | Apr 2025 | SOXX vs CHPY | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 30.56% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | SOXX vs SMH | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | 31.53% | 246.07M | Oct 2022 | SOXX vs SHOC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SOXX
SOXX has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.77%. There are 7 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 | SOXX vs CHPY | |
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | -14.41% | 36.59M | Mar 2022 | SOXX vs SEMI | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | -14.51% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | SOXX vs FTXL | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | -14.59% | 246.07M | Oct 2022 | SOXX vs SHOC | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -14.93% | 67.82B | Dec 2011 | SOXX vs SMH |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $855B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.51% | 91.90B | May 2020 | SOXX vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.48% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | SOXX vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.85% | 854.92B | May 2000 | SOXX vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | -0.27% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | SOXX vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 71 | 8.76% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | SOXX vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 47 | 2.78% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | SOXX vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.98% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | SOXX vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 17.07% | 80.93B | May 2000 | SOXX vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 12.13% | 32.93B | Mar 2008 | SOXX vs ACWI | |
| iShares U.S. Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 75 | 29.03% | 25.22B | May 2000 | SOXX vs IYW |
Often Compared With SOXX
Investors most often compare SOXX with QQQ, FSELX, VGT. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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