iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SOXX) and Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSEMKT: FTEC) differ materially in cost, sector concentration, and recent performance — with SOXX offering a pure-play semiconductor tilt and FTEC providing broad tech exposure at a lower fee.
This comparison explores how these approaches translate into costs, returns, risk, and portfolio construction — helping investors weigh which fund may better align with their objectives.
Snapshot (cost & size)
| Metric | SOXX | FTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | iShares | Fidelity |
| Expense ratio | 0.34% | 0.08% |
| 1-yr return (as of 3/25/26) | 66.8% | 24.3% |
| Dividend yield | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Beta | 1.79 | 1.31 |
| AUM | $21.7 billion | $16.0 billion |
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year…
