iShares Semiconductor ETF vs. iShares U.S. Technology ETF: Which Is the Better Buy Right Now?
SOXX and IYW offer distinct approaches to the technology sector. Here's how the two compare.
Overview
Both the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) and the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSEMKT:IYW) target the high-growth technology space, but their investment scopes vary significantly.
IYW offers a broad-market look at the sector, encompassing software, tech services, and hardware. In contrast, SOXX focuses narrowly on the chipmakers and equipment providers that form the backbone of modern computing infrastructure. Here's how to decide on the right ETF for you.
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
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