Compare SMGB vs. SOXX ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (April 7, 2026 - May 7, 2026) |
SMGB SOXX |
Comparison analysis VanEck Semiconductor UCITS ETF (SMGB) provides exposure to the US Information Technology segment. iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) belongs to the US Info. Technology segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Both funds invest in the same top 3 sectors: Information Technology and Unavailable. SMGB’s top underlying securities are US8740391003 (10.09%), USN070592100 (10.08%) and NVIDIA (9.92%). SOXX’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (8.40%), BROADCOM LIMITED (8.27%) and MICRON TECHNOLOGY (6.99%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, SMGB is more expensive than SOXX, with 0.34%. SMGB has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$59M vs. +$2.45B for SOXX. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +10.21bps (SMGB) and +2.24bps (SOXX). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of SMGB and SOXX, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
SMGB VanEck Semiconductor UCITS ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to US Semiconductors Equities ISIN IE00BMC38736 | SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap US Semiconductors Equities ISIN US4642875235 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $97.41 | $492.53 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
TER | 0.35% | 0.34% | ||
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Investment strategy | The VanEck Semiconductor UCITS ETF invests in the overall performance of companies involved in semiconductor production and equipment. | The iShares Semiconductor ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S.-listed equities in the semiconductor sector. | ||
Dividend policy | Capitalization | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | +38.89% To view, create a free account | +41.61% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | +36.63% | +39.64% | ||
1 year | +159.59% | +160.93% | ||
3 years | +310.65% | +262.10% | ||
5 years | +320.21% | +264.07% | ||
Month to date | +8.09% | +6.70% | ||
Quarter to date | +46.02% | +49.73% | ||
Year to date | +57.83% | +63.68% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 25 | 31 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | US8740391003 USN070592100 NVIDIA BROADCOM LIMITED MICRON TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES APPLIED MATERIAL US5128073062 INTEL-T TEXAS INSTRUMENTS KLA CORPORATION ANALOG DEVICES QUALCOMM SYNOPSYS CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS To view, create a free account | NVIDIA BROADCOM LIMITED MICRON TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES APPLIED MATERIAL MARVELL TECHNOLOGY INTEL-T KLA CORPORATION MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS TERADYNE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS US5128073062 QUALCOMM ANALOG DEVICES NXP SEMICONDUCTORS To view, create a free account | ||
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Tracking difference (1Y) | ||||
1Y cumulative return difference | Best -23.71bps Worst -74.40bps | Best -29.24bps Worst -106.09bps | ||
Daily return difference | Avg -0.12bps Worst -0.67bps | Avg -0.17bps Worst -1.31bps | ||
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Frequently asked questions about SMGB and SOXX
How did SMGB and SOXX perform in 2026?
As of yesterday, SMGB has delivered a year-to-date performance of 57.83%, while SOXX has returned 63.68%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: SMGB or SOXX?
As of yesterday, SMGB has recorded +€800M in net flows YTD, compared to +€2.06B for SOXX since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: SMGB or SOXX?
As of yesterday, SMGB reported a 1-year volatility of 31.79%, whereas SOXX registered volatility 33.56% over the same period.
How do SMGB and SOXX differ in sector exposure?
As of yesterday, SMGB is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 72.54%. The top sectors in SOXX feature Information Technology, weight 84.83%.
How do SMGB and SOXX differ in geographic exposure?
As of yesterday, SMGB has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 99.08%. The top countries in SOXX feature USA, weight 93.71%, Netherlands, weight 3.70% and Cayman Islands, weight 1.34%.
How do SMGB and SOXX differ in terms of holdings?
As of yesterday, SMGB include US8740391003, weight 10.09%, USN070592100, weight 10.08% and NVIDIA, weight 9.92%. The top positions in SOXX feature NVIDIA, weight 8.40%, BROADCOM LIMITED, weight 8.27% and MICRON TECHNOLOGY, weight 6.99%.
Is SMGB or SOXX more diversified?
As of yesterday, SMGB holds 25 securities, with 92.66% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. SOXX, by comparison, includes 31 holdings and has 76.61% concentrated in its top 15.
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