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
Most Consistent
Highest 3-year returns (~53%) with established track record since 2000
Best for Growth
Best positioned for AI boom with 17.73% NVIDIA weighting
Best Dividend
Highest dividend yield (0.54%) with consistent payments
Lowest Cost
Lowest expense ratio at 0.15%
Best Diversity
Lowest concentration (34.68%) with equal-weighted approach
ETF Comparison Tool
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| Metric | SMH | SOXX | SOXQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% | 0.34% | 0.19% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.27% | 0.54% | 0.44% |
| Top 10 Holdings | 74.76% | 56.58% | 58.24% |
| Holdings | 99 | 46 | 30 |
All Semiconductor ETFs
SMH
VanEck
Heavy exposure to semiconductor leaders like NVIDIA and TSMC. Best for growth-focused investors.
SOXX
iShares
Balanced semiconductor exposure with moderate concentration. Excellent for dividend seekers.
XSD
State Street
Equal-weighted approach providing exposure to mid and small-cap semiconductor stocks.
SOXQ
Invesco
Ultra-low-cost semiconductor exposure tracking the PHLX Semiconductor Index.
PSI
Invesco
Uses dynamic selection process focusing on momentum and value factors.
FTXL
First Trust
Factor-based approach focusing on value, volatility, and yield characteristics.
CHPS
Global X
Lowest-cost semiconductor ETF with broad global exposure including non-US stocks.
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