SOXX

iShares Semiconductor ETF

Tracks the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index (SOX), providing concentrated exposure to 30 of the largest US-listed semiconductor companies. Includes NVIDIA, Broadcom, AMD, and TSMC (ADR). One of the highest-beta sector ETFs available.

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EquityTER 0.35%Dist.

TER

0.35%

AUM

$15B

CAGR

13.2%

Volatility

29.3%

Sharpe

0.35

Max Drawdown

-61.7%

Data Range

2001-08 → 2026-04

Performance Analysis

Maximum Drawdown History

How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.

Current DD0.0%

Worst DD-61.7%

Worst date2008-11

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return14.6%

Best52.9%

Worst-24.9%

% positive82%

261 periods

Key Facts

ISIN

US4642875233

Issuer

BlackRock

Benchmark

ICE Semiconductor Index

Total Expense Ratio (TER)

0.35%

Assets Under Management

$15B approx.

Inception Date

2001-07-10

Domicile

United States

Legal Structure

Open-Ended Fund

Dividend Policy

Distributing (pays dividends)

Replication Method

Physical (Full Replication)

UCITS Status

✗ Not UCITS

Fund Currency

USD

Primary Exchange

NASDAQ

Number of Holdings

~30

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 54.5% of the fund.

NVDANVIDIA Corp.

9.50%

Semiconductors

AVGOBroadcom Inc.

9.00%

Semiconductors

AMDAdvanced Micro Devices

6.80%

Semiconductors

QCOMQualcomm Inc.

5.50%

Semiconductors

TXNTexas Instruments

5.00%

Semiconductors

AMATApplied Materials

4.50%

Semiconductor Equipment

LRCXLam Research

4.20%

Semiconductor Equipment

KLACKLA Corp.

3.80%

Semiconductor Equipment

MRVLMarvell Technology

3.20%

Semiconductors

ADIAnalog Devices

3.00%

Semiconductors

Sector Breakdown

Semiconductors

70%

Semiconductor Equipment

30%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-05-12

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Who Is This ETF For?

✓General portfolio building block for the asset class it covers.

Key Risks to Consider

• Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

• Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), BlackRock (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-16

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

SOXX has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.35%, which means you pay $35 per year for every $10,000 invested.

Yes, SOXX is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.

SOXX is a US-domiciled ETF (not UCITS). Non-US investors should consider the US estate tax implications (40% on US assets above $60,000) and the 30% dividend withholding tax (reduced by treaty in some countries).

SOXX uses full physical replication, meaning it holds all (or nearly all) securities in the ICE Semiconductor Index index directly.