Compare SMGB vs. SOXX ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (December 15, 2025 - March 13, 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 USN070592100 (11.48%), US8740391003 (9.62%) and MICRON TECHNOLOGY (9.58%). SOXX’s top underlying securities are MICRON TECHNOLOGY (8.88%), ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES (7.58%) and NVIDIA (7.11%). 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 +$42M vs. +$2.06B for SOXX. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +11.13bps (SMGB) and +2.22bps (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 | $68.09 | $331.31 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
E/R | 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 | -5.03% To view, create a free account | -6.57% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | +12.63% | +11.36% | ||
1 year | +81.52% | +71.08% | ||
3 years | +202.65% | +151.10% | ||
5 years | +206.28% | +151.54% | ||
Month to date | -5.01% | -5.92% | ||
Quarter to date | +10.33% | +10.04% | ||
Year to date | +10.33% | +10.04% | ||
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 | USN070592100 US8740391003 MICRON TECHNOLOGY NVIDIA ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES BROADCOM LIMITED US5128073062 APPLIED MATERIAL INTEL-T TEXAS INSTRUMENTS KLA CORPORATION QUALCOMM ANALOG DEVICES SYNOPSYS CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS To view, create a free account | MICRON TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES NVIDIA APPLIED MATERIAL BROADCOM LIMITED US5128073062 KLA CORPORATION TEXAS INSTRUMENTS USN070592100 MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS ANALOG DEVICES INTEL-T NXP SEMICONDUCTORS US8740391003 MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY To view, create a free account | ||
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Frequently asked questions about SMGB and SOXX
How did SMGB and SOXX perform in 2026?
As of 3/13/2026, SMGB has delivered a year-to-date performance of 10.33%, while SOXX has returned 10.04%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: SMGB or SOXX?
As of 3/13/2026, SMGB has recorded +€503M in net flows YTD, compared to +€1.36B for SOXX since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: SMGB or SOXX?
As of 3/13/2026, SMGB reported a 1-year volatility of 37.10%, whereas SOXX registered volatility 40.38% over the same period.
How do SMGB and SOXX differ in sector exposure?
As of 3/13/2026, SMGB is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 71.69%. The top sectors in SOXX feature Information Technology, weight 82.69%.
How do SMGB and SOXX differ in geographic exposure?
As of 3/13/2026, SMGB has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 98.90% and Netherlands, weight 1.10%. The top countries in SOXX feature USA, weight 93.17%, Netherlands, weight 3.92% and Cayman Islands, weight 1.66%.
How do SMGB and SOXX differ in terms of holdings?
As of 3/13/2026, SMGB include USN070592100, weight 11.48%, US8740391003, weight 9.62% and MICRON TECHNOLOGY, weight 9.58%. The top positions in SOXX feature MICRON TECHNOLOGY, weight 8.88%, ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, weight 7.58% and NVIDIA, weight 7.11%.
Is SMGB or SOXX more diversified?
As of 3/13/2026, SMGB holds 25 securities, with 93.34% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. SOXX, by comparison, includes 31 holdings and has 76.85% concentrated in its top 15.
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