iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX)
| Assets | $17.44B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.34% |
| PE Ratio | 41.33 |
| Shares Out | 56.35M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.64 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.53% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 21.75% |
| Volume | 2,774,256 |
| Open | 310.78 |
| Previous Close | 312.76 |
| Day's Range | 309.44 - 312.85 |
| 52-Week Low | 148.31 |
| 52-Week High | 314.08 |
| Beta | 1.53 |
| Holdings | 34 |
| Inception Date | Jul 10, 2001 |
About SOXX
Fund Home PageThe iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the NYSE Semiconductor index, a modified market-cap-weighted index of 30 US-listed semiconductor companies. SOXX was launched on Jul 10, 2001 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
58.52% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | AMD | 8.36% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 8.30% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.55% |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | MU | 6.38% |
| Applied Materials, Inc. | AMAT | 5.13% |
| QUALCOMM Incorporated | QCOM | 5.01% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 5.00% |
| Intel Corporation | INTC | 4.89% |
| Marvell Technology, Inc. | MRVL | 4.50% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 4.40% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.54075 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.48328 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.26112 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.35783 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.55238 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.31033 | Jun 17, 2024 |
Performance
SOXX had a total return of 43.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.98%.
News
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SOXX: Why I Prefer This ETF Over SMH And XSD
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Is the Semiconductor Index Topping Out?
The SOX has reached the target zone predicted a month ago, from where a pullback could happen with a higher chance, while negative divergences are emerging.
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CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the latest news from the chips sector.
The Semiconductor Index Rally Continues as Planned
The SOX should be wrapping up a final leg higher to $5745+/-100 before a more significant correction can start.
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Nvidia's opportunity in the data-center segment “is enormous” and still in the early stages, Bernstein analysts said.
Despite Today's News, the Semiconductor Index Is Still on Track for $5700
Even a pullback to $4925+/-100 can still allow for a rally to $5700.
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