iShares Semiconductor ETF vs S&P500 ETF — how do they compare? iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $554.5, while S&P500 ETF trades at $748.04. The key difference: S&P500 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Semiconductor ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SOXX | SPY | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Sector/Thematic | — |
52-Week High | $655.01 | $759.55 |
52-Week Low | $236.93 | $621.75 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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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.
Read more on SOXX →The ETF is designed to track the performance of the securities and the stocks in the S&P 500 Index. To maintain the composition and weightings, the advisor adjusts the ETF from time to time to conform to periodic changes in the index target.
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