Buy These Top-Ranked Semiconductor ETFs as We Head Into 2026

AI-driven chip demand is fueling a major surge, and SOXX and other semiconductor ETFs give investors a diversified way to ride the momentum into 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 10, 2025

SOXQ: The Semiconductor ETF Riding The AI Boom

Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ) earns a buy rating, driven by top holdings poised to capture accelerating AI investment and growth. SOXQ offers the lowest expense ratio (0.19%) among peer semiconductor ETFs, with a concentrated portfolio delivering a 3-year average annual return of 45.94%. Top holdings—Broadcom, Nvidia, and AMD—anchor SOXQ's outperformance, benefiting from robust AI demand, strategic partnerships, and sector-leading revenue growth.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 4, 2025

Should You Invest in the Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ)?

The Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ) was launched on June 11, 2021, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Technology - Semiconductors segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 13, 2025

From Buyer To Builder: How China Is Overcoming U.S. Semiconductor Sanctions

How the US chip embargo may have helped China become a global semiconductor player. The battle between the US and China for chip dominance.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 30, 2025

Here's Why Semiconductor ETFs Are Hitting 52-Week Highs

Semiconductor ETFs like XSD, SOXX and SMH hit 52-week highs as AI mega investments, NVIDIA's Intel deal & quantum contracts fuel sector momentum.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 23, 2025

Nvidia Isn't the Only Way to Profit From the AI Boom

Matthew Benjamin has no positions in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Advanced Micro Devices, Intel, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.

The Motley Fool • Aug 28, 2025

SOXQ: Attractive Valuations In The Semiconductor Industry

I rate Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF a buy, as it offers cheap exposure to the semiconductor sector, which is central to AI, 5G, and EV growth. Compared to SOXX, SOXQ has a lower expense ratio, more attractive valuation metrics, and has outperformed over recent timeframes. Risks include high concentration in top holdings and geopolitical tensions, but I believe SOXQ's positioning will deliver superior long-term returns.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 19, 2025

After Impressive First Half, This Chip ETF Has Fuel for More Upside

Semiconductor equities and related ETFs notched impressive performances in the first half of the year. They were buoyed by ongoing enthusiasm for the AI trade and post-Liberation Day resurgence by the Magnificent Seven.

ETF Trends • Jul 7, 2025

SOXQ's Performance May Be Weighted Down By The Broader Semiconductor Market

Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF offers concentrated exposure to the semiconductor sector, but much of its portfolio is tied to non-AI markets, potentially exposing investors to broader market headwinds. AI growth has been muted by the broader decline in the industry, resulting in SOXQ underperforming the S&P 500 by a wide margin. Given the risks to the broader industry, investors may realize improved performance when investing in a broader index, offering similar exposure to top holdings like Nvidia and Broadcom shares.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 4, 2025

Why Chinese Equities Are Outperforming Wall Street

Has the AI trade moved to China? Why Chinese chipmakers may soon change the semiconductor space.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 15, 2025