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iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX)
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iShares Semiconductor ETF Overview
iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) is a passively managed Sector Equity Technology exchange-traded fund (ETF). iShares launched the ETF in 2001.
The investment seeks to track the investment results of the NYSE Semiconductor Index composed of U.S. equities in the semiconductor sector.
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its index and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. The fund is non-diversified.
About iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX)
There are 4 members of the management team with an average tenure of 4.34 years: Jennifer Hsui (2012), Peter Sietsema (2025), Matt Waldron (2025) and Steven White (2025). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 2 primary benchmarks: MSCI USA NR USD index with a weighting of 100% and NYSE Semiconductor TR USD index with a weighting of 100%. iShares Semiconductor ETF has 34 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 61.3% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
iShares Semiconductor ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the Sector Equity ETF group. iShares Semiconductor ETF has 10.4% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 89.2% There is 10.4% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). iShares Semiconductor ETF has 0.4% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $47 billion in total assets, which is above the $3 billion average for the Technology category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
SOXX Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The iShares Semiconductor ETF expense ratio is below average compared to funds in the Technology category. iShares Semiconductor ETF has an expense ratio of 0.34%, which is 36% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a A. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. iShares Semiconductor ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 27%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 36% for the Technology category.
Recently, in the month of June 2026, iShares Semiconductor ETF returned 12.7%, which earned it a grade of A, as the Technology category had an average return of 0.0%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
iShares Semiconductor ETF has a trailing yield of 0.23%, which is below the 0.49% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income quarterly and its capital gains annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
iShares Semiconductor ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 113.0%, 77.8 percentage points better than the category, which translates into a grade of A. The fund has returned 169.6% over the past year (grade of A), 56.9% over the past three years (grade of A) and 34.5% per year over the past five years (grade of A) and 36.6% per year over the past 10 years (grade of A).
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SOXX Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 6/30/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| SOXX Return (NAV) | 12.7% | 94.8% | 169.6% | 56.9% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| SOXX Return (Price) | 12.6% | 95.0% | 169.7% | 56.9% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 0.014% | -0.208% | -0.086% | -0.021% | -0.010% | -0.020% |
| Technology Avg | 0.0% | 40.3% | 52.2% | 27.7% | 12.4% | 21.0% |
| SOXX Grade (NAV) | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 12.6% | 54.5% | 117.4% | 29.2% | 22.2% | 15.6% |
| SOXX Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
SOXX Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 6/30/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| SOXX Return (NAV) | 113.0% | 40.7% | 13.0% | 66.9% | -35.0% | 44.0% | 52.9% | 62.4% | -6.5% | 39.8% | 38.4% |
| SOXX Return (Price) | 113.0% | 40.7% | 12.9% | 67.1% | -35.1% | 44.1% | 52.7% | 62.4% | -6.5% | 39.8% | 38.4% |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | 0.000% | 0.001% | -0.004% | 0.003% | 0.002% | 0.002% | -0.004% | 0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% | -0.2% |
| Technology Avg | 35.2% | 23.2% | 19.9% | 43.8% | -35.8% | 16.7% | 53.3% | 37.8% | -3.2% | 33.7% | 15.0% |
| SOXX Grade (NAV) | A | A | D | A | C | A | B | A | D | B | A |
| +/- Category | 77.8% | 17.5% | -6.9% | 23.2% | 0.7% | 27.3% | -0.3% | 24.5% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 23.4% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 2.24 |
| R-Squared: | 64% |
| Standard Deviation: | 35.5% |
| Category Risk Index: | 1.39 |
| Category Risk Rating: | High |
| Total Risk Index: | 2.92 |
| Total Risk Rating: | High |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 0.2% |
| Total Assets: | $ 47,825 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 47,825 Mil |
| Turnover: | 27.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.34% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | MSCI USA NR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Quarterly |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 4 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 13.6 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 4.3 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Hsui Jennifer (2012), Sietsema Peter (2025), Waldron Matt (2025), White Steven (2025) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 6/30/26)
| # of Holdings: | 34 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 61.3% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 10.4% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 89.2% |
| Foreign Stock: | 10.4% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 0.4% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | iShares |
| Phone Number: | 800-474-2737 |
| Website: | au.ishares.com |
| Inception Date: | July 10, 2001 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.34% (Rating: Below Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.53% |
