Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About KLIC

What does KLIC invest in?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) is a leading provider specializing in the development, manufacturing, and sale of essential equipment and tools utilized in the assembly of semiconductor components. The company's operations are divided into two main divisions: Capital Equipment, and Aftermarket Products and Services (APS). Within its Capital Equipment portfolio, Kulicke and Soffa offers a broad array of sophisticated solutions, including advanced displays, as well as machinery for die-transfer, flip-chip, and TCB advanced packaging. Their product offerings further encompass ball bonders, die-attach systems, electronics assembly tools, lithography solutions, wafer-level bonders, and wedge bonders. Additionally, they supply critical consumables such as capillaries, dicing blades, and wedge bonds, alongside specialized software platforms like auto offline programming, KNet PLUS, and NPI/MES solutions. The Aftermarket Products and Services (APS) segment is dedicated to providing comprehensive support, including equipment maintenance, repairs, and performance upgrades for their installed base. Kulicke and Soffa serves a diverse global customer base, including semiconductor device manufacturers, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) providers, various other electronics producers, industrial manufacturers, and suppliers to the automotive electronics sector. Their primary market focus is the United States and the Asia/Pacific region. Established in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. is headquartered in Singapore.

What is the expense ratio of KLIC?

An expense ratio for Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is KLIC?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) manages $4.43B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is KLIC actively managed or an index fund?

KLIC's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was KLIC launched?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) launched in September 1958 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has KLIC performed?

KLIC's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.