SMH or SOXX: fund comparison
These are different funds: SMH — semiconductors (MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25); SOXX — semiconductors (NYSE Semiconductor). 12 months: SMH +24.9%; SOXX −56.7%. SMH has the lower fee (0.35% a year). The choice depends on which part of the market you want to own.
| Metric | SMH | SOXX |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | VanEck | BlackRock (iShares) |
| Index | semiconductors (MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25) | semiconductors (NYSE Semiconductor) |
| Expense ratio | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| Price, $ | 447.73 | 131.90 |
| Year to date | +24.3% ● | −56.2% |
| 12 months | +24.9% ● | −56.7% |
| From 52-week high | −33.4% ● | −79.9% |
| vs 200-day average | −14.1% ● | −72.4% |
| Dividend yield | 0.21% | 0.27% ● |
● — whose figure is higher, not which is better. Data as of Nov 5, 2026.
Ratings and a detailed chart for each are in the terminal.
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Which to choose: SMH or SOXX?
These are different funds: SMH — semiconductors (MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25); SOXX — semiconductors (NYSE Semiconductor). 12 months: SMH +24.9%; SOXX −56.7%. SMH has the lower fee (0.35% a year). The choice depends on which part of the market you want to own.
What is an expense ratio?
The percentage of assets the fund deducts per year. 0.03% is 30 cents a year per $1,000.
How do I buy an ETF?
Through a broker with US market access, like a regular stock, by ticker.