Compare SMH vs. SOXX ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (December 29, 2025 - March 27, 2026) |
SMH SOXX |
Comparison analysis VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) belong to the US Info. Technology industry segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Both SMH and SOXX distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 0.30% and 0.52% respectively. Both funds invest in the same top 3 sectors: Information Technology and Unavailable. SMH’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (18.25%), US8740391003 (11.35%) and BROADCOM LIMITED (6.85%). SOXX’s top underlying securities are MICRON TECHNOLOGY (8.57%), APPLIED MATERIAL (7.26%) and NVIDIA (6.91%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, SMH is more expensive than SOXX, with 0.34%. SMH has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$3B vs. +$2.16B for SOXX. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +1.82bps (SMH) and +2.57bps (SOXX). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of SMH and SOXX, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to US Semiconductors Equities ISIN US92189F6768 | 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 | $374.26 | $323.49 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
E/R | 0.35% | 0.34% | ||
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Provider | ||||
Investment strategy | VanEck Vectors® Semiconductor ETF (SMH®) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the MVIS® US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index (MVSMHTR), which is intended to track 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 | Distribution | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | -7.84% To view, create a free account | -8.08% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | +2.77% | +6.04% | ||
1 year | +72.45% | +67.33% | ||
3 years | +201.60% | +133.58% | ||
5 years | +224.73% | +143.78% | ||
Month to date | -7.84% | -8.08% | ||
Quarter to date | +3.93% | +7.50% | ||
Year to date | +3.93% | +7.50% | ||
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 | NVIDIA US8740391003 BROADCOM LIMITED MICRON TECHNOLOGY USN070592100 US5128073062 APPLIED MATERIAL KLA CORPORATION ANALOG DEVICES TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INTEL-T ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES QUALCOMM SYNOPSYS CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS To view, create a free account | MICRON TECHNOLOGY APPLIED MATERIAL NVIDIA ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES BROADCOM LIMITED US5128073062 ANALOG DEVICES TERADYNE USN070592100 KLA CORPORATION MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS TEXAS INSTRUMENTS US8740391003 NXP SEMICONDUCTORS INTEL-T To view, create a free account | ||
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Frequently asked questions about SMH and SOXX
How did SMH and SOXX perform in 2026?
As of 3/27/2026, SMH has delivered a year-to-date performance of 3.93%, while SOXX has returned 7.50%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: SMH or SOXX?
As of 3/27/2026, SMH has recorded +€1.96B in net flows YTD, compared to +€1.35B for SOXX since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: SMH or SOXX?
As of 3/27/2026, SMH reported a 1-year volatility of 36.95%, whereas SOXX registered volatility 40.43% over the same period.
How do SMH and SOXX differ in sector exposure?
As of 3/27/2026, SMH is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 76.13%. The top sectors in SOXX feature Information Technology, weight 82.24%.
How do SMH and SOXX differ in geographic exposure?
As of 3/27/2026, SMH has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 98.62% and Netherlands, weight 1.38%. The top countries in SOXX feature USA, weight 93.39%, Netherlands, weight 3.94% and Cayman Islands, weight 1.48%.
How do SMH and SOXX differ in terms of holdings?
As of 3/27/2026, SMH include NVIDIA, weight 18.25%, US8740391003, weight 11.35% and BROADCOM LIMITED, weight 6.85%. The top positions in SOXX feature MICRON TECHNOLOGY, weight 8.57%, APPLIED MATERIAL, weight 7.26% and NVIDIA, weight 6.91%.
Is SMH or SOXX more diversified?
As of 3/27/2026, SMH holds 25 securities, with 91.42% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. SOXX, by comparison, includes 31 holdings and has 76.78% concentrated in its top 15.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: SMH or SOXX?
As of 3/27/2026, SMH has a trailing 12-month yield of 0.30%, while SOXX offers 0.52%.
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