Compare SMGB vs. SOXX ETF performance

›Compare ETFs›SMGB vs. SOXX ETF comparison

Comparing 2 ETFs	Performance (June 9, 2026 - July 9, 2026)
SMGB +5.03% SOXX +3.50%

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: and Technology. SMGB’s top underlying securities are Micron Technology, Inc. (14.33%), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (12.23%) and Broadcom Inc. (8.33%). SOXX’s top underlying securities are Micron Technology, Inc. (11.62%), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (9.49%) and Broadcom Inc. (6.90%). 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 +$137M vs. +$4.36B for SOXX. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +10.23bps (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


Product Type	Passive ETF	Passive ETF
Strategy	Long only	Long only
NAV	$114.85	$581.61
AuM	-	-
TER	0.35%	0.34%
Rating

Provider	VanEck	iShares
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


Tax optimisation
PEA
UK Reporting

Performance and flows	Perf. Flows	Perf. Flows
1 month	+5.03% To view, create a free account	+3.50% To view, create a free account
3 months	+50.63%	+53.76%
1 year	+139.15%	+139.39%
3 years	+303.05%	+252.82%
5 years	+366.81%	+308.40%
Month to date	-8.80%	-9.22%
Quarter to date	-8.80%	-9.22%
Year to date	+86.10%	+93.37%

Volatility and risk	1 year 3 years 5 years	1 year 3 years 5 years
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Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Exposure
Countries
Sectors or issuer types
Number of holdings	25	31
Weight of top 15 holdings
Top 15 holdings	Micron Technology, Inc. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Broadcom Inc. Intel Corp. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ASML Holding NV NVIDIA Corp. Lam Research Corp. Applied Materials, Inc. Texas Instruments Incorporated QUALCOMM, Inc. KLA Corp. Analog Devices, Inc. Marvell Technology, Inc. Cadence Design Systems, Inc. To view, create a free account	Micron Technology, Inc. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Broadcom Inc. Intel Corp. Marvell Technology, Inc. NVIDIA Corp. Applied Materials, Inc. QUALCOMM, Inc. Texas Instruments Incorporated NXP Semiconductors NV Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Lam Research Corp. KLA Corp. Teradyne, Inc. Analog Devices, Inc. To view, create a free account

Replication
Benchmark	MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 10% Capped ESG Index	NYSE Semiconductor Index
Replication method
Replication model
Trackinsight replication rating
Tracking error (1Y)
Tracking difference (1Y)
1Y cumulative return difference	Best -27.13bps Worst -79.46bps	Best -33.84bps Worst -116.87bps
Daily return difference	Avg -0.12bps Worst -0.66bps	Avg -0.18bps Worst -1.42bps

Sustainability
SDG

Frequently asked questions about SMGB and SOXX

How did SMGB and SOXX perform in 2026?

As of 7/9/2026, SMGB has delivered a year-to-date performance of 86.10%, while SOXX has returned 93.37%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: SMGB or SOXX?

As of 7/9/2026, SMGB has recorded +€1.5B in net flows YTD, compared to +€11B for SOXX since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: SMGB or SOXX?

As of 7/9/2026, SMGB reported a 1-year volatility of 39.45%, whereas SOXX registered volatility 42.08% over the same period.

How do SMGB and SOXX differ in sector exposure?

As of 7/9/2026, SMGB is primarily exposed to sectors such as Technology, weight 100.00%. The top sectors in SOXX feature Technology, weight 99.88%.

How do SMGB and SOXX differ in geographic exposure?

As of 7/9/2026, SMGB has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 83.37%, Netherlands, weight 8.31% and Taiwan, weight 7.51%. The top countries in SOXX feature USA, weight 85.40%, Netherlands, weight 6.01% and Taiwan, weight 4.34%.

How do SMGB and SOXX differ in terms of holdings?

As of 7/9/2026, SMGB include Micron Technology, Inc., weight 14.33%, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., weight 12.23% and Broadcom Inc., weight 8.33%. The top positions in SOXX feature Micron Technology, Inc., weight 11.62%, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., weight 9.49% and Broadcom Inc., weight 6.90%.

Is SMGB or SOXX more diversified?

As of 7/9/2026, SMGB holds 25 securities, with 93.17% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. SOXX, by comparison, includes 31 holdings and has 77.73% concentrated in its top 15.

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