The iShares Semiconductor ETF gains 93.3% year-to-date through July 6, 2026, driven by pure-play chipmakers amid AI accelerator growth.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) rose 93.3% year-to-date through July 6, 2026, and 140% over the trailing year, fueled by demand for AI accelerators. The fund’s exclusion of Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI), which fell 44% over the past year, contributed to its outperformance.
SOXX tracks the NYSE Semiconductor Index and focuses on U.S.-listed chipmakers, avoiding system assemblers. Launched on July 10, 2001, the fund carries an expense ratio of 34 basis points. Its mandate prioritizes companies designing or manufacturing semiconductors, aligning with the AI-driven chip boom.
The fund’s gains reflect broader sector strength, though specific holdings data remains undisclosed in the latest prospectus.