iShares Semiconductor ETF vs Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. — how do they compare? iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $553.66, while Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. trades at $425.15 (market cap $1.88T). The key difference: Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. pays a 0.94% dividend while iShares Semiconductor ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SOXX | TSM | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Sector/Thematic | Technology |
52-Week High | $655.01 | $477.57 |
52-Week Low | $236.93 | $227.33 |
Market Cap | — | $1.88T |
Enterprise Value | — | $1.81T |
Dividend Yield | — | 0.94% |
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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 →Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, is the world's largest dedicated chip foundry, with over 57% market share in 2021 per Gartner. TSMC was founded in 1987 as a joint venture of Philips, the government of Taiwan, and private investors. It went public as an ADR in the U.S. in 1997. TSMC's scale and high-quality technology allow the firm to generate solid operating margins, even in the highly competitive foundry business. Furthermore, the shift to the fabless business model has created tailwinds for TSMC. The foundry leader has an illustrious customer base, including Apple, AMD and Nvidia, that looks to apply cutting-edge process technologies to its semiconductor designs.
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