SOXX vs WAR
iShares Semiconductor ETF compared with U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
WAR
U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF
TTM yield · n/a
Quick take
- WAR yields more today: 10.67% vs 0.25% (forward).
- Over the last year SOXX delivered the higher total return: +88.7% vs +17.3% (price change plus payouts).
- SOXX is cheaper to own: 0.33% vs 0.60% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | SOXX | WAR |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $510.36 | $27.69 |
| TTM yield | 0.25% | 10.67% |
| Forward yield | 0.25% | — |
| Annual payout per share | $1.30 | $2.954 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | n/a |
| Next ex-date | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) | — |
| Expense ratio | 0.33% | 0.60% |
| 1-year payout growth | -23.8% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +3.4% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 69/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | +88.7% | +17.3% |
| 1-year price return | +88.2% | +6.0% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 48.4B | 36.1M |
| Years paying | 23.1 | 0.8 |
| 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 | WAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 19.6 | 361.1 |
| Income per year | $25 | $1,067 |
| Income per month (avg) | $2 | $89 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model SOXX · Model WAR
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| WAR: no schedule to project | |||
Annual payouts per share
SOXXWAR
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 WAR?
WAR currently has the higher trailing yield: SOXX yields 0.25% and WAR yields 10.67%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
Is SOXX or WAR better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. SOXX and WAR 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.