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

Launched on June 11, 2021, the Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Technology - Semiconductors segment of the equity market.Passively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors.Sector ETFs are also funds of convenience, offering many ways to gain low risk and diversified exposure to a broad group of companies in particular sectors. Technology - Semiconductors is one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry classification. It is currently ranked 1, placing it in top 6%.Index DetailsThe fund is sponsored by Invesco. It has amassed assets over $765.75 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the performance of the Technology - Semiconductors segment of the equity market. SOXQ seeks to match the performance of the PHLX SEMICONDUCTOR SECTOR INDEX before fees and expenses.The PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index measures the performance of the 30 largest U.S.-listed securities of companies engaged in the semiconductor business.CostsSince cheaper funds tend to produce better results than more expensive funds, assuming all other factors remain equal, it is important for investors to pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio.Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.19%, making it one of the least expensive products in the space.It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.52%.Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsWhile ETFs offer diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk, a deep look into a fund's holdings is a valuable exercise. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.This ETF has heaviest allocation in the Information Technology sector -- about 100% of the portfolio.Looking at individual holdings, Nvidia Corp (NVDA) accounts for about 11.01% of total assets, followed by Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) and Broadcom Inc (AVGO).The top 10 holdings account for about 64.2% of total assets under management.Performance and RiskYear-to-date, the Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF has gained about 41.02% so far, and was up about 36.36% over the last 12 months (as of 12/16/2025). SOXQ has traded between $28.07 and $58.81 in this past 52-week period.The ETF has a beta of 1.58 and standard deviation of 34.73% for the trailing three-year period. With about 33 holdings, it has more concentrated exposure than peers.AlternativesInvesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, SOXQ is an excellent option for investors seeking exposure to the Technology ETFs segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) tracks PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) tracks MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index. iShares Semiconductor ETF has $16.75 billion in assets, VanEck Semiconductor ETF has $36.24 billion. SOXX has an expense ratio of 0.34%, and SMH charges 0.35%.Bottom LineTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.Boost Your Portfolio with Our Top ETF InsightsZacks' exclusive Fund Newsletter delivers actionable information, top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, straight to your inbox every week.Don’t miss out on this valuable resource. It’s free!Get it now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ): ETF Research ReportsThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks