SOXX vs. IYW: Is the iShares Semiconductor ETF or Tech ETF the Better Buy for Investors?
Compare portfolio concentration, risk profiles, and dividend yields to see how these two tech-focused funds stack up for investors.
Overview
The iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSEMKT:IYW) and the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) both target the most aggressive growth corners of the market, but with different levels of diversification.
While IYW casts a wider net across the technology sector, SOXX focuses on the 30 largest U.S.-listed semiconductor companies, often leading to more dramatic price swings for investors seeking specialized industry exposure.
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. 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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