Question 1

What is SOXX?

Accepted Answer

SOXX — iShares Semiconductor ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its index and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. The fund is non-diversified.

Question 2

What is the SOXX ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

SOXX last traded at $576.33 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the SOXX MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

SOXX has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.35% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time.

Question 4

What are SOXX annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

SOXX historical returns: YTD: -3.84%, 1-year: +114.18%, 3-year annualised: +55.17%, 5-year annualised: +30.43%, 10-year annualised: +33.02%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.05, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does SOXX pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SOXX distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.29%, paid na. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does SOXX invest in?

Accepted Answer

SOXX's top holdings include Intel Corporation (INTC, 9.3%), Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD, 9.2%), Micron Technology Inc (MU, 7.9%), NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, 7.4%), Broadcom Inc (AVGO, 6.9%) — and 25 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does SOXX invest in?

Accepted Answer

SOXX's largest sector exposures are Technology (100.0%), Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is SOXX? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

SOXX has approximately $48.90B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was SOXX launched?

Accepted Answer

SOXX was launched on July 10, 2001, giving it a 25-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy SOXX in Canada?

Accepted Answer

SOXX trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker SOXX. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is SOXX?

Accepted Answer

SOXX has a 1-year volatility of 54.23% and a beta of 2.33 (more volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.05 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-01	$569.19	$579.98	$564.04	$576.33	$576.33	6,085,795
2026-09-30	$568.73	$572.32	$564.01	$568.64	$568.64	4,481,465
2026-09-29	$569.79	$574.47	$565.30	$567.44	$567.44	4,987,535
2026-09-28	$568.71	$570.87	$551.95	$560.79	$560.79	7,186,290
2026-09-25	$569.48	$575.69	$567.35	$572.68	$572.68	4,708,700
2026-09-24	$554.90	$566.81	$553.24	$566.07	$566.07	4,891,200
2026-09-23	$570.40	$571.55	$557.05	$565.72	$565.72	9,887,293
2026-09-22	$553.76	$573.52	$553.36	$572.78	$572.78	6,105,911
2026-09-21	$545.08	$562.20	$541.47	$559.34	$559.34	7,677,624
2026-09-18	$522.71	$533.32	$522.38	$533.07	$533.07	6,287,600

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	INTC	Intel Corporation	9.26%
2	AMD	Advanced Micro Devices Inc	9.23%
3	MU	Micron Technology Inc	7.94%
4	NVDA	NVIDIA Corporation	7.36%
5	AVGO	Broadcom Inc	6.86%
6	MRVL	Marvell Technology Group Ltd	4.45%
7	KLAC	KLA Corporation	4.00%
8	AMAT	Applied Materials Inc	3.99%
9	ADI	Analog Devices Inc	3.93%
10	QCOM	Qualcomm Incorporated	3.86%

Sector	Weight
Technology	100.00%
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX : NASDAQ)

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