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SOXX tracks NYSE Semiconductor Index, providing semiconductor-sector exposure, not the whole technology market.
SOXX tracks NYSE Semiconductor Index, providing semiconductor-sector exposure, not the whole technology market. An ETF share is a fund interest, not direct ownership of every constituent. Chip producers and equipment businesses can have different business cycles.
Company weights and eligibility follow this fund’s index rules.
Company weights and eligibility follow this fund’s index rules. SMH uses a different benchmark: do not assume equal holdings, concentration or country exposure. Combining both may retain substantial overlap. Review dated holdings before drawing conclusions.
Earnings, valuation and distributions drive returns.
Earnings, valuation and distributions drive returns. Price return and reinvested total return differ. The issuer’s annual expense ratio is 0.33%, deducted within the fund. Trading spreads, broker costs and taxes also affect results; growth does not guarantee investment profits.
Inventory cycles, customer capital spending, competition, export restrictions and geopolitical events can hurt earnings.
Inventory cycles, customer capital spending, competition, export restrictions and geopolitical events can hurt earnings. AI demand is only part of the industry. A 50% loss needs a 100% gain to recover. Leveraged funds and options introduce additional risks.
Check portfolio role, overlap and loss tolerance first.
Check portfolio role, overlap and loss tolerance first. Study revenue and earnings cycles alongside valuation. TTM describes reported past earnings; Forward depends on forecasts. Historical percentiles are sample positions, not future probabilities. VIX describes S&P 500 option expectations, not this ETF’s own implied volatility.
Is this a broad-market substitute?
Is this a broad-market substitute? No. Are SOXX and SMH identical? No. Does a low PE guarantee value? No: cyclical earnings can be unusually high before a downturn. Compare prices, distributions and dates on a consistent basis.
| ETF | Investment scope | Key distinction |
|---|---|---|
| SOXX | NYSE Semiconductor Index | SOXX tracks NYSE Semiconductor Index, providing semiconductor-sector exposure, not the whole technology market. An ETF share is a fund interest, not direct ownership of every constituent. Chip producers and equipment businesses can have different business cycles. |
| SMH | MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index | Company weights and eligibility follow this fund’s index rules. SMH uses a different benchmark: do not assume equal holdings, concentration or country exposure. Combining both may retain substantial overlap. Review dated holdings before drawing conclusions. View ETF: SMH → |
| QQQ | Nasdaq-100 | Broader Nasdaq-listed non-financial companies; not semiconductor-only. View ETF: QQQ → |
| XLK | XLK | Information technology sector; includes businesses beyond semiconductors. View ETF: XLK → |
Company weights and eligibility follow this fund’s index rules. SMH uses a different benchmark: do not assume equal holdings, concentration or country exposure. Combining both may retain substantial overlap. Review dated holdings before drawing conclusions.
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Companies with the greatest current influence on SOXX.
| # | Ticker | Market cap | TTM PE | Forward PE | EPS growth | Weight | From 52W high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INTC | $614.2B | — | Premium | 55.5% | 9.59% | -18.4% |
| 2 | AMD | $1.03T | 162.1× | Premium | 124.3% | 9.28% | -2.1% |
| 3 | MU | $1.20T | 14.3× | Premium | 878.8% | 7.93% | -15.2% |
| 4 | NVDA | $5.76T | 30.2× | Premium | 125.1% | 7.39% | -0.5% |
| 5 | AVGO | $1.73T | 46.3× | Premium | 100.1% | 6.77% | -26.8% |
| 6 | MRVL | $237.9B | 89.3× | Premium | 0.0% | 4.46% | -17.8% |
| 7 | AMAT | $430.4B | 46.8× | Premium | 38.3% | 3.98% | -26.7% |
| 8 | KLAC | $269.9B | 56.4× | Premium | 20.7% | 3.97% | -32.7% |
| 9 | ADI | $203.1B | 49.7× | Premium | 114.4% | 3.91% | -6.0% |
| 10 | LRCX | $432.7B | 60.0× | Premium | 38.6% | 3.89% | -21.1% |
Holdings weights use the latest available published snapshot. Missing values are not estimated.