Over the past year, BlackRock's iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) gained 111.56%, beating VanEck's Semiconductor ETF (SMH) which rose 89.13%, a 22.43-point lead. SOXX also outperformed SMH in shorter time frames and year-to-date returns. However, over five and ten years, SMH has delivered stronger gains, rising 415% and 1901.44% respectively, compared to SOXX's 315.32% and 1618.66%. The difference is partly due to each fund tracking different indexes with varying rules and stock weightings. Investors should consider long-term performance, index methodologies, fees, and tax implications before switching funds.
BlackRock's SOXX ETF sees strong buying interest on Pluang, with 92% of orders as of Oct 07, 2026 04:42 WIB favoring buys and a 1-day price gain of 0.13%, trading at USD 590.30. Meanwhile, SMH, despite its longer-term outperformance, shows a more balanced order flow with 56% buys and a slight 0.14% price drop to USD 633.00. This contrast in investor behavior on Pluang highlights the current momentum in SOXX amid the semiconductor sector's ongoing shifts.
