Compare SOXX vs. SMH ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (December 17, 2025 - March 17, 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 0.57% and 0.28% respectively. Both funds invest in the same top 3 sectors: Information Technology and Unavailable. SOXX’s top underlying securities are MICRON TECHNOLOGY (8.88%), ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES (7.58%) and NVIDIA (7.11%). SMH’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (18.75%), US8740391003 (10.09%) and BROADCOM LIMITED (6.95%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.34%, SOXX is cheaper than SMH, with 0.35%. SOXX has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$2.08B vs. +$2.74B for SMH. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +2.20bps (SOXX) and +1.86bps (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 | $340.26 | $396.91 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
E/R | 0.34% | 0.35% | ||
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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 | -3.80% To view, create a free account | -2.56% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | +19.46% | +17.47% | ||
1 year | +67.64% | +73.86% | ||
3 years | +145.48% | +220.95% | ||
5 years | +152.14% | +239.79% | ||
Month to date | -3.32% | -2.26% | ||
Quarter to date | +13.08% | +10.22% | ||
Year to date | +13.08% | +10.22% | ||
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 | 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 | NVIDIA US8740391003 BROADCOM LIMITED MICRON TECHNOLOGY US5128073062 USN070592100 KLA CORPORATION ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES APPLIED MATERIAL TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INTEL-T ANALOG DEVICES QUALCOMM SYNOPSYS CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS To view, create a free account | ||
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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 13.08%, while SMH has returned 10.22%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: SOXX or SMH?
As of yesterday, SOXX has recorded +€1.42B in net flows YTD, compared to +€3.15B 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 40.29%, whereas SMH registered volatility 36.82% over the same period.
How do SOXX and SMH differ in sector exposure?
As of yesterday, SOXX is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 82.69%. The top sectors in SMH feature Information Technology, weight 77.51%.
How do SOXX and SMH differ in geographic exposure?
As of yesterday, SOXX has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 93.17%, Netherlands, weight 3.92% and Cayman Islands, weight 1.66%. The top countries in SMH feature USA, weight 98.63% and Netherlands, weight 1.37%.
How do SOXX and SMH differ in terms of holdings?
As of yesterday, SOXX include MICRON TECHNOLOGY, weight 8.88%, ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, weight 7.58% and NVIDIA, weight 7.11%. The top positions in SMH feature NVIDIA, weight 18.75%, US8740391003, weight 10.09% and BROADCOM LIMITED, weight 6.95%.
Is SOXX or SMH more diversified?
As of yesterday, SOXX holds 31 securities, with 76.85% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. SMH, by comparison, includes 25 holdings and has 91.95% 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 0.57%, while SMH offers 0.28%.
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