iShares Semiconductor ETF

Calculated from end-of-day closing prices. They describe how this fund has already traded, not what it will do next, and are information only — not advice.

Premium/discount is how far the market price trades above (+) or below (−) the fund's net asset value (reported in USD).

3-year risk statistics are not currently available for this fund.

Risk statistics are 3-year, month-end-based.

Average daily share volume over each trailing window. Spread is the average bid-ask spread as a percentage of price — lower means cheaper to trade.

Fees & expenses

Category

Equity – ThematicSemiconductors & Computing

Asset class

Equity

Strategy

Passive

Themes

Semiconductors

Sector

Technology

Issuer

BlackRock Fund Advisors

Branding

iShares

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Frequently asked questions

What is SOXX's expense ratio?

iShares Semiconductor ETF charges a net expense ratio of 0.330%.

How large is iShares Semiconductor ETF?

SOXX holds $41.43B in assets under management.

What index does SOXX track?

iShares Semiconductor ETF tracks NYSE Semiconductor as its primary benchmark.

When did SOXX launch?

iShares Semiconductor ETF launched on July 10, 2001.

What currency does SOXX trade in?

SOXX trades in USD on Nasdaq - All Markets.

News & analysis on SOXX

News

Asian Markets Fall as AI Sell-Off Hits Semiconductor Stocks

Asian semiconductor stocks tumbled as concerns over AI valuations and Chinese competition intensified. South Korea's Kospi fell 5.5% while memory-chip makers SK hynix and Samsung Electronics suffered double-digit losses.

October 13, 2026

Investing & Themes

AI Slowdown Fears Hit Chip ETFs as Memory Trade Takes the Brunt

Semiconductor stocks and chip ETFs suffered significant losses on Monday as investors questioned the pace of AI infrastructure development. The PHLX Semiconductor Index fell 5.9%, with memory-focused ETFs like DRAM dropping about 5% as demand concerns reversed earlier supply-squeeze optimism.

September 16, 2026

Markets

SK Hynix ADR Rally Puts TSMC Earnings at the Centre of the AI Chip Trade

SK Hynix's ADR debut and TSMC's upcoming earnings are reshaping how investors view the AI chip trade, shifting focus from single-stock narratives to broader semiconductor supply-chain exposure through ETFs.

July 15, 2026

ETF Trends

Intel's Historic Comeback and the Semiconductor Rally

Intel's stock soared 463% in twelve months to $124, driven by government backing and Apple partnership talks. The broader semiconductor sector rallied sharply with semiconductor ETFs like VanEck (SMH) and iShares (SOXX) offering diversified exposure to AI-driven chip demand.

May 11, 2026

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