The iShares Semiconductor ETF offers a $1.67 trailing dividend and lower fees versus IYW’s $0.27 payout and broader tech exposure.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) and iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) serve distinct investor strategies within the U.S. tech sector. SOXX, launched in 2001, focuses solely on semiconductor stocks, delivering a $1.67 trailing-12-month dividend and a lower expense ratio. IYW, established in 2000, tracks a broader tech index, including software and internet firms, with a $0.27 dividend.
SOXX holds 30 stocks, with top positions in Micron Technology, Advanced Micro Devices, and Marvell Technology. IYW’s 139 holdings include Nvidia, Apple, and Alphabet, reflecting its wider sector coverage. The funds’ differing scopes create varied risk-reward profiles for growth-focused investors.
Performance and yield differences stem from their underlying holdings, with SOXX’s hardware-centric approach contrasting IYW’s diversified tech exposure.