ARKF vs SOXX
ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF compared with iShares Semiconductor ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
ARKF
ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF
TTM yield · Irregular
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- SOXX yields more today: 0.25% vs 0.10% (forward).
- SOXX has grown its payout faster: 3.4%/yr vs -25.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Over the last year SOXX delivered the higher total return: +88.7% vs -20.4% (price change plus payouts).
- SOXX is cheaper to own: 0.33% vs 0.75% expense ratio.
- SOXX has the steadier distribution: consistency 69/100 vs 40/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | ARKF | SOXX |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $45.16 | $510.36 |
| TTM yield | 0.10% | 0.25% |
| Forward yield | — | 0.25% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.043 | $1.30 |
| Payment frequency | Irregular | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | — | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.75% | 0.33% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | -23.8% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | -25.3% | +3.4% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 40/100 | 69/100 |
| 1-year total return | -20.4% | +88.7% |
| 1-year price return | -20.5% | +88.2% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 830.9M | 48.4B |
| Years paying | 6.8 | 23.1 |
| 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
| ARKF | SOXX | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 221.4 | 19.6 |
| Income per year | $10 | $25 |
| Income per month (avg) | $1 | $2 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model ARKF · Model SOXX
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKF: no schedule to project | |||
| SOXX Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | $0.325 | Est. |
| SOXX Mar 16, 2027 | Mar 19, 2027 | $0.325 | Est. |
| SOXX Jun 15, 2027 | Jun 18, 2027 | $0.325 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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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, ARKF or SOXX?
SOXX currently has the higher trailing yield: ARKF yields 0.10% and SOXX yields 0.25%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Which has grown its dividend faster, ARKF or SOXX?
SOXX has grown its payout faster: 3.4%/yr vs -25.3%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is ARKF or SOXX better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. ARKF 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.