iShares Semiconductor ETF Rallies 90.03% YTD with Equal-Weight Edge
SOXX•iShares Semiconductor ETF delivered a 90.03% YTD return in H1 2026, outpacing the 68.78% gain of VanEck Semiconductor ETF by more than 21 percentage points. The fund tracks the ICE Semiconductor Index with an equal-weight cap of 8% on top holdings to balance exposure across 30 stocks.
1. Fund Delivers 90.03% YTD Gain
iShares Semiconductor ETF posted a 90.03% gain in the first half of 2026, outperforming VanEck Semiconductor ETF’s 68.78% return by over 21 percentage points. This performance was driven by a broad rally in mid-cap semiconductor names that benefited from the fund’s balanced exposure.
2. ICE Semiconductor Index Methodology
The ETF tracks the ICE Semiconductor Index, comprising 30 stocks with a top holding cap of 8% at each quarterly reset. Its equal-weight tilt prevents any single company from dominating, enabling diversified participation across leading and emerging semiconductor firms.
