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KraneShares is known for pioneering thematic and alternative ETF strategies that capture emerging trends and specialized market segments. The issuer's fund lineup spans income-focused strategies, including covered call and high-yield approaches, alongside thematic funds targeting areas like artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, cannabis, and other innovative sectors. KraneShares distinguishes itself through a diversified portfolio of specialized ETFs designed for investors seeking exposure beyond traditional asset classes, with a particular emphasis on capturing opportunities in evolving industries and alternative income generation strategies.
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iShares is one of the largest ETF providers globally, known for offering a broad, diversified lineup of exchange-traded funds across multiple asset classes and investment strategies. The company operates 215 funds spanning 15 distinct families, including popular offerings in dividend income, covered call strategies, bonds, equities, ESG-focused investments, and factor-based approaches, with widely-held tickers like AGG (bond), ACWI (global equity), and AOA (allocation). iShares is characterized by its comprehensive fund ecosystem that serves both core portfolio holdings and specialized investment strategies, making it a prominent player for investors seeking both traditional and alternative income-generating ETF solutions.
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Seeks capital appreciation by investing in public and private companies worldwide that build photonic and optical hardware — optical interconnects, transceivers, fiber-optic cables, lasers, and other light-based infrastructure moving data for AI and the modern digital economy.
Tracks the ICE Semiconductor Index of US-listed semiconductor companies.
Asset class
Equity
Equity
Inception date
07/14/2026
07/10/2001
Beta
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2.24
Last dividend
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$0.2830
Ex-dividend date
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06/15/2026
— Distribution yield, last dividend, and ex-dividend date are not yet available because LUMA launched July 2026; these fields will populate after the first distribution.
Bottom lineChoose LUMA if you want broad equity exposure. Choose SOXX if you want higher current income (0.21% while LUMA makes no distribution).
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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 Jul 2026” measures every fund from July 15, 2026 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window.
Quick verdict
LUMA (KraneShares Photonic and Optical ETF) and SOXX (iShares Semiconductor ETF) are both ETFs, but they take different approaches.
SOXX currently shows a 0.21% distribution yield. LUMA has not yet established a full distribution history, so a comparable yield figure is not available.
SOXX is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.35% compared to 0.69%.
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On a $10,000 investment, LUMA has no reported distribution yield yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available, while SOXX would produce $1.75/month, at current distribution rates.
LUMA yield—
SOXX yield0.21%
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, LUMA would cost approximately $690 in fees vs $350 for SOXX (simplified, not compounded). The $340.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
LUMA ER0.69%
SOXX ER0.35%
Strategy & risk
LUMA is an ETF, while SOXX tracks ICE Semiconductor Index.
LUMA beta—
SOXX beta2.24
Fund details
LUMA is managed by KraneShares (launched 07/14/2026). SOXX is managed by iShares (launched 07/10/2001) with $45.1B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Which of LUMA or SOXX pays more dividend income?
SOXX currently reports a distribution yield, while LUMA 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 LUMA and SOXX?
LUMA (KraneShares Photonic and Optical ETF) is an ETF, while SOXX (iShares Semiconductor ETF) tracks ICE Semiconductor Index. They are issued by KraneShares and iShares respectively.
Can I hold both LUMA and SOXX?
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, LUMA or SOXX?
LUMA has an expense ratio of 0.69% while SOXX charges 0.35%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in LUMA vs SOXX generate?
At current rates, LUMA has not established a distribution history yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available. The same in SOXX would produce about $1.75 per month ($21.00 annually).
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