Compare SOXX vs. SMH ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (August 18, 2026 - September 18, 2026) |
SOXX SMH |
Comparison analysis iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) and VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) 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 SOXX and SMH distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 0.23% and 0.19% respectively. Technology and Other are SOXX’s top sector exposures, while SMH invests in and Technology as its top 3. SOXX’s top underlying securities are Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (8.57%), NVIDIA Corp. (8.42%) and Micron Technology, Inc. (8.21%). SMH’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA Corp. (20.84%), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (9.58%) and Broadcom Inc. (6.62%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.33%, SOXX is cheaper than SMH, with 0.35%. SOXX has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$4.27B vs. +$4.53B for SMH. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +2.59bps (SOXX) and +2.23bps (SMH). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of SOXX and SMH, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap US Semiconductors Equities ISIN US4642875235 | SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to US Semiconductors Equities ISIN US92189F6768 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $533.18 | $572.84 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
TER | 0.33% | 0.35% | ||
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Provider | ||||
Investment strategy | The iShares Semiconductor ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S.-listed equities in the semiconductor sector. | 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. | ||
Dividend policy | Distribution | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | +0.45% To view, create a free account | +0.52% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | -16.54% | -13.17% | ||
1 year | +99.82% | +81.17% | ||
3 years | +238.10% | +294.15% | ||
5 years | +264.15% | +347.15% | ||
Month to date | +4.38% | +2.92% | ||
Quarter to date | -16.72% | -12.74% | ||
Year to date | +77.38% | +59.07% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 31 | 25 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. NVIDIA Corp. Micron Technology, Inc. Broadcom Inc. Intel Corp. Applied Materials, Inc. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. KLA Corp. Lam Research Corp. Texas Instruments Incorporated Marvell Technology, Inc. Analog Devices, Inc. Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. NXP Semiconductors NV Teradyne, Inc. To view, create a free account | NVIDIA Corp. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Broadcom Inc. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Micron Technology, Inc. ASML Holding NV Applied Materials, Inc. Texas Instruments Incorporated Analog Devices, Inc. Lam Research Corp. Intel Corp. KLA Corp. QUALCOMM, Inc. Marvell Technology, Inc. Cadence Design Systems, Inc. To view, create a free account | ||
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Tracking difference (1Y) | ||||
1Y cumulative return difference | Best -40.30bps Worst -116.87bps | Best -28.62bps Worst -66.25bps | ||
Daily return difference | Avg -0.17bps Worst -1.42bps | Avg -0.10bps Worst -0.80bps | ||
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Frequently asked questions about SOXX and SMH
How did SOXX and SMH perform in 2026?
As of yesterday, SOXX has delivered a year-to-date performance of 77.38%, while SMH has returned 59.07%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: SOXX or SMH?
As of yesterday, SOXX has recorded +€11.23B in net flows YTD, compared to +€10.72B for SMH since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: SOXX or SMH?
As of yesterday, SOXX reported a 1-year volatility of 46.37%, whereas SMH registered volatility 40.09% over the same period.
How do SOXX and SMH differ in sector exposure?
As of yesterday, SOXX is primarily exposed to sectors such as Technology, weight 99.87%. The top sectors in SMH feature Technology, weight 100.00%.
How do SOXX and SMH differ in geographic exposure?
As of yesterday, SOXX has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 83.44%, Taiwan, weight 6.65% and Netherlands, weight 5.90%. The top countries in SMH feature USA, weight 82.05%, Taiwan, weight 9.58% and Netherlands, weight 6.31%.
How do SOXX and SMH differ in terms of holdings?
As of yesterday, SOXX include Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., weight 8.57%, NVIDIA Corp., weight 8.42% and Micron Technology, Inc., weight 8.21%. The top positions in SMH feature NVIDIA Corp., weight 20.84%, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., weight 9.58% and Broadcom Inc., weight 6.62%.
Is SOXX or SMH more diversified?
As of yesterday, SOXX holds 31 securities, with 79.07% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. SMH, by comparison, includes 25 holdings and has 89.44% concentrated in its top 15.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: SOXX or SMH?
As of yesterday, SOXX has a trailing 12-month yield of 0.23%, while SMH offers 0.19%.
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