iShares Semiconductor ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About SOXX

What does SOXX invest in?

SOXX is passively managed to provide concentrated exposure to the 30 largest US-listed semiconductor companies. This includes (i) manufacturers of materials with semiconductors that are used in electronic applications or in LED and OLED technology and (ii) providers of services or equipment associated with semiconductors. To be eligible for the index, companies must meet investability and liquidity requirements, including a minimum market-cap of $100 million. The index employs market-cap-weighting with a capping methodologythe weights of the top five securities are capped at 8% and the remaining securities at 4%. SOXX may also hold ADRs, whose cumulative weight in the index is capped at 10%. The fund uses a sampling strategy to track its index, which is reconstituted annually and rebalanced on a quarterly basis. Prior to June 21, 2021, the fund was named iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF and tracked the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index

What is the expense ratio of SOXX?

iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) charges an expense ratio of 0.33%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SOXX?

iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) manages $42.61B 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 SOXX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was SOXX launched?

iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) launched in July 2001 and is managed by IShares.

How has SOXX performed?

SOXX'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.