AIPO vs SOXX
Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF compared with iShares Semiconductor ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
AIPO
Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF
TTM yield · n/a
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- SOXX yields more today: 0.22% vs 0.01% (forward).
- Over the last year SOXX delivered the higher total return: +112.5% vs +44.5% (price change plus payouts).
- SOXX is cheaper to own: 0.33% vs 0.69% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | AIPO | SOXX |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $29.07 | $519.86 |
| TTM yield | 0.01% | 0.28% |
| Forward yield | — | 0.22% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.003 | $1.132 |
| Payment frequency | n/a | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | — | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.69% | 0.33% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | -11.2% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +7.4% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | — | 68/100 |
| 1-year total return | +44.5% | +112.5% |
| 1-year price return | +44.5% | +111.9% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 902.2M | 41.8B |
| Years paying | 0.7 | 23.0 |
| Sector / category | Technology | Technology |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| AIPO | SOXX | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 344.0 | 19.2 |
| Income per year | $1 | $22 |
| Income per month (avg) | $0 | $2 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model AIPO · Model SOXX
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIPO: no schedule to project | |||
| SOXX Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | $0.283 | Est. |
| SOXX Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 | $0.283 | Est. |
| SOXX Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 18, 2027 | $0.283 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
AIPOSOXX
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, AIPO or SOXX?
SOXX currently has the higher trailing yield: AIPO yields 0.01% and SOXX yields 0.28%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Is AIPO or SOXX better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. AIPO and SOXX differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.