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SOXXvsQTECETF Comparison
ETF 2
QTEC
First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund ETF
This fund is part of
US Info. Technology
+0.05%
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iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) and First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund ETF (QTEC) belong to the same industry segment: US Info. Technology. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: and Information Technology. SOXX is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.34%, versus 0.55% for QTEC. SOXX is up 13.63% year-to-date (YTD) with +$1.48B in YTD flows. QTEC performs worse with -2.28% YTD performance, and -$28M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SOXX and QTEC below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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SOXX vs QTEC performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/11/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SOXX QTEC | -5.06%-1.75% | +8.98%-6.69% | +13.63%-2.28% | +79.38%+28.69% | +159.31%+91.22% | +162.80%+64.44% |
| Flows | SOXX QTEC | -$34M-$68M | +$2.09B-$52M | +$1.48B-$28M | +$1.82B-$1.26B | +$2.95B-$200M | +$4.38B-$1.64B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SOXX QTEC | +36.55%+25.31% | +40.26%+30.20% | +35.23%+26.21% | +36.00%+30.02% |
| Max drawdown | SOXX QTEC | -12.05%-10.85% | -24.71%-20.60% | -41.45%-29.25% | -45.85%-45.66% |
| Max drawdown duration | SOXX QTEC | 14d41d | 46d45d | 434d127d | 715d788d |
Trading data
SOXX | QTEC | |
Last sale 3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM | $342.09 | $225.23 |
| Previous close 03/10/2026 | $338.81 | $224.92 |
| Consolidated volume 03/10/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
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SOXX | QTEC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $342.09 | $225.23 |
| 1D performance | +0.97% | +0.14% |
| AuM | $21.38 B | $2.80 B |
| E/R | 0.34% | 0.55% |
Characteristics
SOXX | QTEC | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | First Trust |
| Benchmark | NYSE Semiconductor Index | NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index |
| N° of holdings | 23 | 40 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 10, 2001 | April 19, 2006 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
SOXX
USA
82.63%
Panama
7.58%
Other
9.79%
QTEC
USA
90.94%
Other
9.06%
Sectors
SOXX
Information Techn.
11.81%
It services and c.
8.89%
Municipal
8.37%
Transportation su.
7.58%
Ferrous metals
7.11%
Other
56.24%
QTEC
Information Techn.
79.24%
Other
20.76%
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Diversification
SOXX
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
76.85%
QTEC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
42.01%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
SOXX
MICROVISION
8.88%
Aeropuerto Internacional De Tocumen, 4% 11aug2041, USD (R)
7.58%
Nucor, 3.125% 1apr2032, USD
7.11%
US038169AB46
6.52%
Broadridge Financial Solutions, 2.6% 1may2031, USD
5.37%
US51265KEN46
5.20%
Jurupa Unified School District, 4% 1aug2041, USD
4.69%
US88213ATM70
4.26%
USL7S62BAA03
4.22%
Mondelez International, 1.875% 15oct2032, USD
4.17%
US032591VL08
3.93%
US45783C2008
3.92%
Netherlands, DSL 3.75% 15jan2042, EUR
3.92%
US873519QA38
3.58%
Microsoft, 2.675% 1jun2060, USD
3.52%
QTEC
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
3.51%
WESTERN DIGITAL
3.11%
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC
3.10%
US5128073062
3.05%
USN070592100
3.03%
INTEL-T
2.84%
APPLIED MATERIAL
2.83%
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
2.75%
MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS
2.70%
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY
2.63%
KLA CORPORATION
2.58%
ANALOG DEVICES
2.55%
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES
2.50%
META PLATFORMS
2.45%
NVIDIA
2.38%
Frequently asked questions about SOXX and QTEC
How have the SOXX and QTEC ETFs performed in 2026?
As of March 11, 2026, SOXX is up 13.63% year-to-date (YTD), while QTEC has lost -2.28%. That puts SOXX better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SOXX or QTEC?
Year-to-date, the SOXX ETF saw +$1.48B in flows, compared to -$28M for QTEC.
Which ETF is more volatile: SOXX or QTEC?
Over the past year, SOXX had a volatility of 40.26%, while QTEC experienced 30.2%.
Which ETF is bigger: SOXX or QTEC?
As of March 11, 2026, SOXX holds $21.38 B in assets under management (AUM), while QTEC manages $2.80 B.
What sectors do the SOXX and QTEC ETFs invest in?
SOXX leans toward sectors like Information Technology, It services and computer programming and Municipal. Meanwhile, QTEC focuses on Information Technology.
What are the top holdings of the SOXX ETF and QTEC ETF?
SOXX top holdings include MICROVISION, Aeropuerto Internacional De Tocumen, 4% 11aug2041, USD (R) and Nucor, 3.125% 1apr2032, USD. QTEC holds in its top three: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, WESTERN DIGITAL and SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC.
Which ETF is more diversified: SOXX or QTEC?
SOXX holds 31 securities with 76.85% of its assets in the top 15. QTEC has 45 securities and a top 15 weight of 42.01%.
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