iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) Performance
SOXX total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +59.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +64.8% total return
- 5 years
- +26.4% a year
- 10 years
- +30.5% a year
- Since first price
- +13.4% a year since 2001
SOXX trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | SOXX total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −15.5% | −15.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −13.2% | −13.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +8.6% | +8.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +59.1% | +58.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +64.8% | +64.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +220.9%+47.5%/yr | +215.5% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +222.6%+26.4%/yr | +210.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +1,330.2%+30.5%/yr | +1,201.9% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +3,247.8%+26.4%/yr | +2,750.4% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +2,816.7%+18.4%/yr | +2,284.6% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionJul 13, 2001 | +2,320.2%+13.4%/yr | +1,874.7% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: SOXX vs SPY
From Jul 13, 2001: SOXX grew to $242,016, SPY to $97,888.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
SOXX returns by calendar year
16 of 24 full years positive. Best 2003 (+81.0%), worst 2008 (−51.7%). 2026 is year to date.
SOXX annual returns table
| Year | SOXX | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +59.1% | −29.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +40.7% | −34.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +12.9% | −24.9% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +67.1% | −17.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −35.1% | −45.5% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +44.1% | −14.6% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +52.7% | −34.3% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +62.4% | −18.2% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −6.5% | −25.3% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +39.8% | −10.2% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +38.3% | −14.7% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −2.0% | −24.6% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +29.9% | −16.5% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +41.6% | −7.9% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +6.6% | −20.0% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −10.6% | −30.5% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +14.3% | −23.1% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +74.9% | −18.4% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −51.7% | −60.1% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | −2.1% | −20.3% | +5.1% | +19.0% | +6.6% |
| 2006 | +0.2% | −25.6% | +15.8% | +7.1% | +3.9% |
| 2005 | +13.4% | −14.7% | +4.8% | +1.6% | +2.3% |
| 2004 | −14.3% | −37.5% | +10.7% | +10.5% | +3.8% |
| 2003 | +81.0% | −20.1% | +28.2% | +49.7% | — |
| 2002 | −47.8% | −65.9% | −21.6% | −37.4% | — |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
SOXX largest drawdowns
Now 26.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2001 | −70.2% | Nov 20, 2008 | Jan 22, 2014 | 7.3 years | 12.5 years |
| Dec 27, 2021 | −45.8% | Oct 14, 2022 | Dec 13, 2023 | 10 months | 2.0 years |
| Jul 10, 2024 | −41.4% | Apr 8, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | 9 months | 1.2 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −34.3% | Mar 20, 2020 | Jun 5, 2020 | 30 days | 4 months |
| Jun 22, 2026 | −29.0% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 37 days | 4 months so far |
| Mar 12, 2018 | −25.3% | Dec 24, 2018 | Mar 21, 2019 | 9 months | 1.0 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
SOXX risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +54.2% | +31.8% | +32.4% | +14.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 37.9% | 37.8% | 30.8% | 30.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.22 | 0.82 | 1.00 | — |
| Sortino ratio | 2.82 | 1.55 | 1.84 | — |
| Best month | +40.4% | +40.4% | +40.4% | +40.4% |
| Worst month | −21.2% | −21.2% | −21.2% | −30.3% |
| Best 12 months | +179.5% | +179.5% | +179.5% | +179.5% |
| Worst 12 months | −16.2% | −35.1% | −35.1% | −54.1% |
| Positive months | 67% | 63% | 66% | 59% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 2.18 | 1.79 | 1.50 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.71 | 0.74 | 0.75 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
SOXX rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 292 | −54.1% | +18.0% | +179.5% | 69% |
| 3-year (a year) | 268 | −24.9% | +17.2% | +56.9% | 82% |
| 5-year (a year) | 244 | −16.1% | +18.7% | +39.3% | 76% |
| 10-year (a year) | 184 | −3.1% | +18.6% | +36.6% | 94% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2001. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
SOXX performance overview
iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) returned +64.8% over the past year and +30.5% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2001 it has returned +13.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $242,016. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −70.2%, from Aug 2, 2001 to Nov 20, 2008, and it took 5.2 years to get back to the old high. SOXX finished 16 of its 24 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2003 (+81.0%) and the worst 2008 (−51.7%). Volatility has been 30.4% a year.
Related: SOXX chart, SOXX holdings, SOXX dividends, SOXX valuation. See the SOXX overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
SOXX performance FAQ
What is the SOXX return over the past year?
SOXX returned +64.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 64.3%.
What is the average annual return of SOXX?
SOXX has returned +26.4% a year over 5 years, +30.5% a year over 10 years, +13.4% a year since July 13, 2001 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in SOXX be worth?
$10,000 invested in SOXX at its first recorded close on July 13, 2001 would be worth about $242,016 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for SOXX?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −51.7%. The best was 2003 at +81.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of SOXX?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −70.2% between August 2, 2001 and November 20, 2008. It recovered to the old high on January 22, 2014, 5.2 years after the bottom.
How volatile is SOXX?
Over the past 3 years SOXX had an annualized volatility of 37.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.22 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).