DuPont de Nemours Inc vs iShares Semiconductor ETF — how do they compare? DuPont de Nemours Inc trades at $144.26 (market cap $19.12B), while iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $544. The key difference: DuPont de Nemours Inc pays a 1.7% dividend while iShares Semiconductor ETF pays none, and DuPont de Nemours Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Semiconductor ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| DD | SOXX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $19.12B | — |
Sector | Basic Materials | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $154.59 | $655.01 |
52-Week Low | $90.24 | $241.68 |
Enterprise Value | $20.50B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.7% | — |
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SOXX trades at $543.27, up 2.02% today, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages but neutral oscillators. The ETF faces volatility, having plunged 21% in July amid sector rotation out of chips, though major cloud company earnings support AI spending. Support sits at $534, resistance at $550. A dividend of $0.28 is scheduled for June 2026.
Outlook is cautious; semiconductor demand is buoyed by AI, but high concentration in mega-caps and competitive pressures pose risks. Investor sentiment is mixed, with institutional buying offset by concerns over valuation and China's AI advancements. Near-term performance hinges on broader tech trends and Fed policy.
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DuPont is a diversified global specialty chemicals company created in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. Its portfolio includes specialty chemicals and downstream products that serve the electronics and communication, automotive, construction, safety and protection, and water management industries. DuPont benefits from the ability to produce patented specialty chemicals that command pricing power. Noteworthy products include Kevlar, Tyvek, and Nomex have evolved over time to enable a wide range of applications across multiple industries.
Read more on DD →SOXX provides investors with exposure to U.S. companies that design, manufacture, and distribute semiconductors. It tracks the ICE Semiconductor Index, offering a targeted investment in the technology sector's foundational components, including firms that produce chips, related equipment, and services. SOXX is a key vehicle for investors seeking to capitalize on trends in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other technologies that rely heavily on advanced semiconductor technology.
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