Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index, which measures the 30 largest U.S.-listed companies engaged in the semiconductor business, including those involved in design, distribution, manufacture, and sale of semiconductors. The fund normally invests at least 90% of its total assets in securities comprising the index; top holdings typically include leading firms such as NVIDIA Corp., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR, Broadcom Inc., AMD Inc., and Qualcomm Inc., providing investors concentrated exposure to the semiconductor industry segment. It operates primarily in the U.S. market, targeting institutional and retail investors seeking sector-specific equity investments in technology and semiconductors, with global reach through U.S.-listed securities of international companies.
Launched in 2021 by Invesco Ltd., with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, SOXQ belongs to Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and focuses on passive management without active strategic shifts. Recent performance highlights include strong returns driven by AI demand and semiconductor innovation, with the underlying PHLX Semiconductor Index delivering a 96% total return over three years through July 2025. No major acquisitions, partnerships, funding rounds, new product launches, or operational changes for the ETF itself have been reported in the last 1-2 years; ongoing annual reconstitutions of the index ensure alignment with the largest semiconductor firms.