Semiconductor ETF Analyzer

AI-Driven Semiconductor Boom

Compare Semiconductor ETFs

Analyze and compare the top semiconductor ETFs by expense ratio, dividend yield, portfolio diversity, and growth potential. Make data-driven investment decisions.

Market Overview

Market Size by 2030

$1.6T

Driven by AI, automotive, and data center demand

Growth Rate 2026

26%

Following 23% growth in 2025

ETFs Analyzed

7

Major semiconductor ETFs

Top Recommendations

SMH

Most Consistent

Highest 3-year returns (~53%) with established track record since 2000

SMH

Best for Growth

Best positioned for AI boom with 17.73% NVIDIA weighting

SOXX

Best Dividend

Highest dividend yield (0.54%) with consistent payments

CHPS

Lowest Cost

Lowest expense ratio at 0.15%

XSD

Best Diversity

Lowest concentration (34.68%) with equal-weighted approach

ETF Comparison Tool

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MetricSMHSOXXSOXQ
Expense Ratio0.35%0.34%0.19%
Dividend Yield0.27%0.54%0.44%
Top 10 Holdings
74.76%
56.58%
58.24%
Holdings994630

All Semiconductor ETFs

SMH

VanEck

Market-cap weighted

Heavy exposure to semiconductor leaders like NVIDIA and TSMC. Best for growth-focused investors.

Expense Ratio0.35%
Dividend Yield0.27%
3Y Return53.17%
Top 10 Holdings74.76%

SOXX

iShares

Broad exposure with balance

Balanced semiconductor exposure with moderate concentration. Excellent for dividend seekers.

Expense Ratio0.34%
Dividend Yield0.54%
3Y Return42%
Top 10 Holdings56.58%

XSD

State Street

Equal-weighted exposure

Equal-weighted approach providing exposure to mid and small-cap semiconductor stocks.

Expense Ratio0.35%
Dividend Yield0.24%
3Y Return35%
Top 10 Holdings34.68%

SOXQ

Invesco

PHLX Index tracking

Ultra-low-cost semiconductor exposure tracking the PHLX Semiconductor Index.

Expense Ratio0.19%
Dividend Yield0.44%
3Y Return41%
Top 10 Holdings58.24%

PSI

Invesco

Dynamic/Quant-based selection

Uses dynamic selection process focusing on momentum and value factors.

Expense Ratio0.56%
Dividend Yield0.08%
3Y Return48%
Top 10 Holdings45%

FTXL

First Trust

Factor-based selection

Factor-based approach focusing on value, volatility, and yield characteristics.

Expense Ratio0.6%
Dividend Yield0.25%
3Y Return38%
Top 10 Holdings50%

CHPS

Global X

Broad global exposure

Lowest-cost semiconductor ETF with broad global exposure including non-US stocks.

Expense Ratio0.15%
Dividend Yield0.6%
3Y Return0%
Top 10 Holdings40%

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