iShares Semiconductor ETF vs Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? iShares Semiconductor ETF trades at $554.28, while Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF trades at $84.5. The key difference: Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Semiconductor ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SOXX | VXUS | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Sector/Thematic | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $655.01 | $87.06 |
52-Week Low | $236.93 | $68.24 |
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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 →VXUS is a comprehensive, low-cost ETF that tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index, providing exposure to over 8,500 stocks in both developed and emerging markets outside the United States. It serves as a foundational building block for international diversification, allowing investors to own a market-cap-weighted slice of the entire non-U.S. investable equity universe in a single vehicle.
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