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DRAM vs. SOXX
Performance
Return for Risk
Drawdowns
Volatility
Dividends

DRAM vs. SOXX

Last updated Aug 1, 2026
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DRAM (Roundhill Memory ETF) and SOXX (iShares Semiconductor ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - DRAM is a Technology Equities fund actively managed by Roundhill, while SOXX is a Semiconductors fund tracking the NYSE Semiconductor Index. DRAM is actively managed, while SOXX is passively managed. Their correlation of 0.84 means they have usually moved in the same direction. DRAM charges 0.65%/yr vs 0.34%/yr for SOXX.

Performance

DRAM vs. SOXX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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Returns By Period

DRAM

1D
-3.76%
1M
-16.92%
6M
—
YTD
—
1Y
—
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
—
ALL TIME*
—

SOXX

1D
0.07%
1M
-10.85%
6M
45.95%
YTD
67.84%
1Y
113.81%
3Y*
42.35%
5Y*
28.10%
10Y*
32.19%
ALL TIME*
13.83%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

PositionAvg. Volume Value (2W)Avg. Volume Value (1M)Avg. Volume Value (3M)

DRAM

Roundhill Memory ETF
$4.23B$4.59B$3.52B

SOXX

iShares Semiconductor ETF
$6.04B$5.84B$5.80B

DRAM vs. SOXX - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)
DRAM
Roundhill Memory ETF		86.56%
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF		49.21%

Correlation

The correlation between DRAM and SOXX is 0.84, meaning they have usually moved in the same direction, including during past declines.

Correlation
Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 2, 2026

0.84

DRAM vs. SOXX - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors
DRAM
SOXX

Technology

100.0%
100.0%

Basic Materials

-

-

Communication Services

-

-

Consumer Cyclical

-

-

Consumer Defensive

-

-

Energy

-

-

Healthcare

-

-

Industrials

-

-

Real Estate

-

-

Utilities

-

-

Financial Services

-2.3%

-

Technology

DRAM
100.0%
SOXX
100.0%

Basic Materials

DRAM

-

SOXX

-

Communication Services

DRAM

-

SOXX

-

Consumer Cyclical

DRAM

-

SOXX

-

Consumer Defensive

DRAM

-

SOXX

-

Energy

DRAM

-

SOXX

-

Healthcare

DRAM

-

SOXX

-

Industrials

DRAM

-

SOXX

-

Real Estate

DRAM

-

SOXX

-

Utilities

DRAM

-

SOXX

-

Financial Services

DRAM
-2.3%
SOXX

-

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Roundhill Memory ETF

iShares Semiconductor ETF

Often compared with DRAM:
DRAM vs. SMHDRAM vs. MUDRAM vs. SOXQDRAM vs. AISDRAM vs. QTUMDRAM vs. EWYDRAM vs. SOXL
Often compared with SOXX:
SOXX vs. SMHSOXX vs. QQQSOXX vs. SOXLSOXX vs. SOXQSOXX vs. FSELXSOXX vs. VGTSOXX vs. VOO

Return for Risk

DRAM vs. SOXX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.
DRAM

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

SOXX
SOXX Risk / Return Rank: 9090
Overall Rank
SOXX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9393
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SOXX Sortino Ratio Rank: 8686
Sortino Ratio Rank
SOXX Omega Ratio Rank: 8787
Omega Ratio Rank
SOXX Calmar Ratio Rank: 9090
Calmar Ratio Rank
SOXX Martin Ratio Rank: 9393
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

DRAM vs. SOXX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

DRAMSOXXDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

—

2.53

—

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

—

2.83

—

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

—

1.38

—

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

—

3.86

—

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

—

16.24

—

DRAM vs. SOXX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Drawdowns

DRAM vs. SOXX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DRAM drawdown since its inception was -44.44%, smaller than the maximum SOXX drawdown of -70.21%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DRAM and SOXX.

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Drawdown Indicators

DRAMSOXXDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-44.44%

-70.21%

+25.77%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

—

-29.01%

—

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

—

-41.36%

—

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

—

-45.75%

—

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

—

-45.75%

—

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-37.60%

-22.92%

-14.68%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-10.50%

-19.92%

+9.42%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

—

6.88%

—

Volatility

DRAM vs. SOXX - Volatility Comparison

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Volatility by Period

DRAMSOXXDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

—

17.83%

—

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

—

38.92%

—

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

100.96%

44.48%

+56.48%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

100.96%

38.24%

+62.72%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

100.96%

34.54%

+66.42%

DRAM vs. SOXX - Expense Ratio Comparison

DRAM has a 0.65% expense ratio, which is higher than SOXX's 0.34% expense ratio.

Dividends

DRAM vs. SOXX - Dividend Comparison

DRAM has not paid dividends to shareholders, while SOXX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.29%.

PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
DRAM
Roundhill Memory ETF		0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF		0.29%0.57%0.67%0.78%1.26%0.64%0.81%1.23%1.37%0.90%1.08%1.29%

Frequently Asked Questions

DRAM and SOXX have a correlation of 0.84, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

On fees, SOXX is cheaper at 0.34% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

SOXX is cheaper with a 0.34% expense ratio, compared with 0.65% for DRAM.

SOXX has the higher dividend yield at 0.29%, compared with 0.00% for DRAM.

DRAM is categorized as Technology Equities, while SOXX is Semiconductors. They also come from different issuers: Roundhill and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.65% for DRAM and 0.34% for SOXX.

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