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Invesco is a major player in the ETF space known for offering a broad, diversified lineup of 71 funds spanning multiple investment themes and strategies. Their portfolio spans income-focused funds, factor-based equity strategies, commodity exposure, digital assets, ESG investing, and the popular Invesco QQQ family tracking the Nasdaq-100, serving both income-seeking and growth-oriented investors. The issuer is particularly recognized for specialized offerings like BulletShares (laddered bond funds), sector rotation strategies, and thematic investing options, making it a comprehensive choice for investors seeking varied exposures beyond traditional index funds.
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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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Projections assume the current yield and share price remain constant. Actual results will vary.
Total returns
SOXQ has lagged SOXX over the trailing twelve months, posting a 129.91% total return against 139.44%. The picture flips over 5 years, though — SOXQ has compounded at 31.90% a year, ahead of SOXX at 31.60%. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.
Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of July 2, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since Jun 2021” measures every fund from June 11, 2021 — 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 trailing 3 years. 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 trailing 3 years) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Quick verdict
SOXQ (Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF) and SOXX (iShares Semiconductor ETF) are both quarterly-pay dividend ETFs, but they take different approaches.
SOXQ offers the higher yield at 0.29% vs 0.19% for SOXX. A higher yield means more current income per dollar invested, though it may come with different risk characteristics.
SOXQ is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.19% compared to 0.35%.
They track different benchmarks: SOXQ is linked to PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index while SOXX tracks ICE Semiconductor Index, which means their performance drivers differ.
SOXX is the larger fund by assets ($36.9B), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Deep dive
Yield & income
On a $10,000 investment, SOXQ would generate roughly $2.42/month, while SOXX would produce $1.58/month, at current distribution rates. Both pay quarterly distributions.
SOXQ yield0.29%
SOXX yield0.19%
Monthly diff on $10K$0.83
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, SOXQ would cost approximately $190 in fees vs $350 for SOXX (simplified, not compounded). The $160.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
SOXQ ER0.19%
SOXX ER0.35%
Strategy & risk
SOXQ tracks PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index with a basket approach, while SOXX tracks ICE Semiconductor Index with a basket approach. Beta is 2.19 for SOXQ and 2.26 for SOXX, indicating SOXQ is less volatile relative to the market.
SOXQ beta2.19
SOXX beta2.26
Fund details
SOXQ is managed by Invesco (launched 06/11/2021) with $2.61B in assets. SOXX is managed by iShares (launched 07/10/2001) with $36.9B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Is SOXQ or SOXX better for dividend income?
It depends on your goals. SOXQ currently offers the higher distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.
What is the difference between SOXQ and SOXX?
SOXQ (Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF) tracks PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index with a basket approach, while SOXX (iShares Semiconductor ETF) tracks ICE Semiconductor Index with a basket approach. They are issued by Invesco and iShares respectively.
Can I hold both SOXQ and SOXX?
Yes. Many income investors hold both to diversify across different strategies and underlying indexes. This can reduce concentration risk while maintaining a strong income stream.
Which has lower fees, SOXQ or SOXX?
SOXQ has an expense ratio of 0.19% 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 SOXQ vs SOXX generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in SOXQ would generate roughly $2.42 per month ($29.00 annually). The same in SOXX would produce about $1.58 per month ($19.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, SOXQ or SOXX?
SOXQ has lagged SOXX over the trailing twelve months, posting a 129.91% total return against 139.44%. The picture flips over 5 years, though — SOXQ has compounded at 31.90% a year, ahead of SOXX at 31.60%. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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