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DRAM vs SOXQ: Which Is the Better Pick in 2026?

A head-to-head comparison of Roundhill Memory ETF and Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF covering yield, cost, risk, and income potential.

Data updated July 23, 2026

ETFs53
Total AUM$34.0B

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Roundhill Investments is known for offering specialized ETFs that focus on income generation and thematic investing strategies. The firm operates 42 funds across five distinct families—Core, HALO, Income, Thematic, and WeeklyPay—with a particular emphasis on covered call strategies and weekly distribution products designed to generate regular cash flows. Notable offerings include ticker symbols like AAPW, AMDW, and AMZW (which employ covered call strategies on major technology stocks), along with thematic funds covering areas such as artificial intelligence (CHAT), cryptocurrency mining (DRAM), and other innovative sectors.

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ETFs254
Total AUM$966B

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Invesco is a major ETF provider known for offering a comprehensive lineup spanning multiple asset classes and investment strategies. The company specializes in income-focused products including dividend, covered call, and bond strategies, while also maintaining broad exposure across equity, factor-based, thematic, and ESG investing themes. Invesco's portfolio ranges from index-tracking funds to alternatives and specialized offerings like digital assets and BulletShares, making it one of the more expansive ETF families available to investors.

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Side-by-side snapshot

DRAMSOXQ
Full nameRoundhill Memory ETFInvesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF
IssuerRoundhill InvestmentsInvesco
Last Close$58.30 as of July 23, 2026$97.16 as of July 23, 2026
Distribution yield0.32%
Distribution Safety Score™ 91
Expense ratio0.65%0.19%
AUM$23.4B$2.51B
Distribution frequencyNoneQuarterly
Underlying indexPHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index
ObjectiveGrowthTracks the PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index of US-listed semiconductor companies.
Asset classEquityEquity
Inception date04/02/202606/11/2021
Beta2.19
Last dividend$0.0770
Ex-dividend date06/22/2026

— Distribution yield, last dividend, and ex-dividend date are not yet available because DRAM launched April 2026; these fields will populate after the first distribution.

Bottom lineChoose DRAM if you want broad equity exposure. Choose SOXQ if you want higher current income (0.32% while DRAM makes no distribution).

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Key metrics

Projected income on $10K

Projections assume the current yield and share price remain constant. Actual results will vary.

Total returns

SOXQ has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 57.2% against 96.9% for DRAM. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.

SymbolYTDSince Apr 2026Volatility Sharpe Sortino Max drawdown
DRAM110.01%110.01%96.9%2.493.76-35.2%
SOXQ67.86%57.70%57.2%2.563.68-20.2%

Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of July 23, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since Apr 2026” measures every fund from April 2, 2026 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily total returns over the shared window since Apr 2026. Sharpe and Sortino divide the annualized return in excess of the risk-free rate by, respectively, that volatility and the downside deviation (both over the shared window since Apr 2026) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.

Quick verdict

DRAM (Roundhill Memory ETF) and SOXQ (Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF) are both ETFs, but they take different approaches.

SOXQ currently shows a 0.32% distribution yield. DRAM has not yet established a full distribution history, so a comparable yield figure is not available.

SOXQ is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.19% compared to 0.65%.

Deep dive

Yield & income

On a $10,000 investment, DRAM has no reported distribution yield yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available, while SOXQ would produce $2.67/month, at current distribution rates.

DRAM yield
SOXQ yield0.32%

Cost & efficiency

Over 10 years on $10,000, DRAM would cost approximately $650 in fees vs $190 for SOXQ (simplified, not compounded). The $460.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.

DRAM ER0.65%
SOXQ ER0.19%

Strategy & risk

DRAM is an ETF, while SOXQ tracks PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index.

DRAM beta
SOXQ beta2.19

Fund details

DRAM is managed by Roundhill Investments (launched 04/02/2026) with $23.4B in assets. SOXQ is managed by Invesco (launched 06/11/2021) with $2.51B in assets.

DRAM AUM$23.4B
SOXQ AUM$2.51B

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Frequently asked questions

Which of DRAM or SOXQ pays more dividend income?

SOXQ currently reports a distribution yield, while DRAM has not yet established a full distribution history. A direct income comparison is not yet meaningful — check back once both funds have published several consecutive distributions.

What is the difference between DRAM and SOXQ?

DRAM (Roundhill Memory ETF) is an ETF, while SOXQ (Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF) tracks PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index. They are issued by Roundhill Investments and Invesco respectively.

Can I hold both DRAM and SOXQ?

Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.

Which has lower fees, DRAM or SOXQ?

DRAM has an expense ratio of 0.65% while SOXQ charges 0.19%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.

How much income does $10,000 in DRAM vs SOXQ generate?

At current rates, DRAM has not established a distribution history yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available. The same in SOXQ would produce about $2.67 per month ($32.00 annually).

Which has performed better historically, DRAM or SOXQ?

SOXQ has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 57.2% against 96.9% for DRAM. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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