iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX)
| Assets | $11.46B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| PE Ratio | 29.34 |
| Shares Out | 56.85M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 21.17% |
| 1-Year Return | -8.94% |
| Volume | 3,093,086 |
| Open | 203.57 |
| Previous Close | 199.38 |
| Day's Range | 203.33 - 206.64 |
| 52-Week Low | 189.11 |
| 52-Week High | 267.24 |
| Beta | 1.34 |
| 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
58.08% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 8.03% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.87% |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | TXN | 7.62% |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | AMD | 7.11% |
| QUALCOMM Incorporated | QCOM | 6.66% |
| Intel Corporation | INTC | 4.27% |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | MU | 4.22% |
| KLA Corporation | KLAC | 4.16% |
| Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 4.13% |
| Applied Materials, Inc. | AMAT | 4.02% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.22495 | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.37433 | Dec 27, 2023 |
News
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SMH Vs. SOXX: Both Are Attractive But I Prefer SMH
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SOXX: What DeepSeek And Tariffs On China Mean For The Semiconductor Industry's Future
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SOXX: Not Time To Cash In
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SOXX: 2024 Has Formed A Head And Shoulders Pattern (Technical Analysis)
SOXX has had an underwhelming 2024. It is closely correlated to MSFT which shows how much it relies on the hyperscalers. A large head and shoulders top is forming and the uptrend channel has broken. T...
Will Trump's tariffs cause price hikes in electronics? Here's how his plans could lead to trouble in the semiconductor industry
The semiconductor industry could be facing some serious trouble next year, if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on some of his campaign promises.
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SOXX: Waiting For A More Attractive Valuation
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iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) Approaching Death Cross Despite Recent Gains: Should Investors Worry?
The iShares Semiconductor ETF SOXX has been on a bullish run, boasting a 25.16% gain year-to-date and a remarkable 45.12% rise over the past year.
Why auto industry woes are dragging down chip stocks
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