Should You Invest in the Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Technology - Semiconductors segment of the equity market, look no further than the Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on October 6, 2022.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 30, 2026

SHOC: Concentrated Bet On The Semiconductor Supercycle

The Strive US Semiconductor ETF offers concentrated exposure to leading US semiconductor stocks, with the top 10 holdings comprising 75% of assets. SHOC has delivered a 203% three-year price return and is rated Buy based on strong industry catalysts and undervaluation. Key drivers include robust hyperscaler capex, rising memory prices, and structural AI tailwinds, though risks from supply chain geopolitics and policy remain.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 27, 2026

SHOC: A Buy For Risk-Tolerant Growth Investors

Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF earns a buy rating for its concentrated exposure to top-performing U.S. semiconductor companies with accelerating growth. SHOC's portfolio is heavily weighted toward Nvidia and Broadcom, both benefiting from AI and data center tailwinds, but lacks exposure to TSM. Despite a competitive 0.40% expense ratio, SHOC trades at a higher P/E and P/B versus peers due to recent outperformance.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 27, 2026

Strategic Semiconductor ETF Picks as China's Inflation Hits Three-Year High

China's inflation surge raises cost risks for global chipmakers, pushing investors toward US-leaning semiconductor ETFs like PSI.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 9, 2026

4 Top-Ranked ETF Areas That Beat the Market in 2025

Top-ranked ETF areas that beat SPY in 2025 included semiconductors, Japan, financials and pharma. Winning ETFs were FTXL, EWJV, KBWB and IHE.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 26, 2025

Here are the top 5 technology ETFs of 2025

Investor focus on artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and digital infrastructure shaped capital flows across technology markets in 2025, lifting a small group of specialized exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to the top of the performance tables.

Finbold • Dec 22, 2025

ETF Areas to Buy on Fed Cuts and Trade Truce Optimism

Fed turns dovish and trade tensions ease. Amid this scenario, tech & growth ETFs could soar along with some other areas.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 30, 2025

SHOC: A High Conviction, Low Profile Bet On Semis

Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF matches SOXX's performance, despite lower AUM, higher fees, and less popularity, making it a compelling, but overlooked semiconductor ETF. SHOC's concentrated portfolio, especially its heavy Nvidia weighting, aligns with my bullish view on Nvidia's AI-driven growth, despite some allocation concerns. Performance data shows SHOC consistently outperforms SOXX marginally, justifying a Buy rating, though its success is highly tied to Nvidia's continued dominance.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 30, 2025

ETFs to Bet On as NVIDIA Reclaims Market Cap Crown

NVDA reclaims the top spot with a $3.45T valuation, and ETFs with heavy exposure to the stock offer investors a way to ride the AI wave.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 4, 2025

DeepSeek Shakes US Tech Dominance: Impact on Stocks & ETFs

The emergence of China-based AI startup DeepSeek triggers a trillion-dollar sell-off in U.S. and European technology stocks.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 28, 2025