SOXX vs TDIV
iShares Semiconductor ETF compared with First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
TDIV
First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- TDIV yields more today: 1.46% vs 0.22% (forward).
- TDIV has grown its payout faster: 7.4%/yr vs 7.4%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year SOXX delivered the higher total return: +112.5% vs +28.0% (price change plus payouts).
- SOXX is cheaper to own: 0.33% vs 0.50% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | SOXX | TDIV |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $519.86 | $115.98 |
| TTM yield | 0.28% | 1.30% |
| Forward yield | 0.22% | 1.46% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.132 | $1.692 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) | Sep 24, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.33% | 0.50% |
| 1-year payout growth | -11.2% | +17.8% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +7.4% | +7.4% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 68/100 | 72/100 |
| 1-year total return | +112.5% | +28.0% |
| 1-year price return | +111.9% | +26.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 41.8B | 4.4B |
| Years paying | 23.0 | 14.0 |
| 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
| SOXX | TDIV | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 19.2 | 86.2 |
| Income per year | $22 | $146 |
| Income per month (avg) | $2 | $12 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model SOXX · Model TDIV
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| TDIV Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.423 | Est. |
| TDIV Dec 24, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.423 | Est. |
| TDIV Mar 25, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.423 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
SOXXTDIV
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, SOXX or TDIV?
TDIV currently has the higher trailing yield: SOXX yields 0.28% and TDIV yields 1.30%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do SOXX and TDIV pay?
SOXX pays every quarter and TDIV pays every quarter. SOXX's next ex-date is Sep 14, 2026 and TDIV's is Sep 24, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, SOXX or TDIV?
TDIV has grown its payout faster: 7.4%/yr vs 7.4%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is SOXX or TDIV better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. SOXX and TDIV 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.