SOXX · iShares Semiconductor ETF
Issuer: BlackRock (iShares)
Launched in 2001, this ETF tracks the NYSE Semiconductor Index and invests in US-listed semiconductor designers, manufacturers and equipment suppliers. It offers exposure to demand for chips and AI infrastructure, but sector concentration and cyclical capital spending can produce sharp drawdowns. Its annual expense ratio is 0.33%.
Selected ETFUS ETF average
Long-term returns★★★★★★★★★☆
AI infrastructure and chip demand drive long-run gains.
Stability★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Chip cycles and sector concentration deepen losses.
Costs★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Specialized sector indexing carries a fee premium.
Upside potential★★★★★★★★★☆
Cyclical recovery and AI spending fuel strong rallies.
Liquidity★★★★★★★★★★
Leading sector fund draws heavy institutional trading.
Performance
1-month total return-15%
1-year total return56%
5-year total return177%
Stability
1-month MDD-27%
1-year MDD-40%
5-year MDD-46%
Scores are subjective HappyStock assessments from 0 to 10. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.