The semiconductor industry is powering the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Picking winners and losers in the AI chip space won't be easy, so buying an exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a great option for most investors.
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market, the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 07/10/2001.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF offers broad exposure to the semiconductor industry, focusing on top companies like Nvidia and Broadcom, despite high concentration risks. SOXX has a P/E of 33x and a beta of 1.59, indicating significant risk, especially if semiconductor demand from AI slows down. Compared to VanEck Semiconductor ETF, SOXX has underperformed but offers a more balanced mix of holdings, making it a potentially better choice.
SOXX has historically lagged SMH in performance but has less risk from concentration and geopolitical exposure. As SOXX's weighting is more appropriate, investors are better isolated against potential risks materializing. With a fair representation of the sector, I rate SOXX a buy on strong long-term industry tailwinds.
The semiconductor industry is at the center of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Chip companies like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices are leading the way when it comes to AI.
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Technology - Semiconductors segment of the equity market, the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 07/10/2001.
Stocks rallied Wednesday morning ahead of a crucial meeting at the Federal Reserve, with battered semiconductor chip stocks leading the charge.
Earnings season will determine if one-year gains of 45% and a PE ratio of 36 in iShares Semiconductor ETF are justified. SOXX has made its largest drop since April, likely caused by de-risking ahead of earnings season. SOXX is at risk from semiconductor earnings and also the announcements on CapEx from mega-cap tech companies.
Making its debut on 07/10/2001, smart beta exchange traded fund iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) provides investors broad exposure to the Technology ETFs category of the market.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF tracks semiconductor sector performance with major holdings like Broadcom, Nvidia, and AMD. SOXX has underperformed its benchmark, has a higher expense ratio, and faces tracking error issues due to high volatility in the semiconductor sector. Investors may find better opportunities in other ETFs with lower costs and more efficient tracking for long-term growth and sector exposure.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) slumped 7% on Wednesday as investors locked in profits amid growing concerns that chipmakers will face heightened U.S. trade restrictions and geopolitical tensions, irrespective of which candidate wins the November presidential election.
Semiconductor stocks are experiencing strong tailwinds due to increasing demand for AI applications. iShares Semiconductor ETF is a good way to gain exposure to the semiconductor space. SOXX outperforms its peers and has the potential for further upside due to the composition of stocks and growth in capex spending.