SOXX vs WTAI
iShares Semiconductor ETF compared with WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
WTAI
WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- SOXX yields more today: 0.22% vs 0.20% (forward).
- SOXX pays every quarter; WTAI pays twice a year.
- Over the last year SOXX delivered the higher total return: +112.5% vs +65.0% (price change plus payouts).
- SOXX is cheaper to own: 0.33% vs 0.45% expense ratio.
- SOXX has the steadier distribution: consistency 68/100 vs 47/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | SOXX | WTAI |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $519.86 | $42.63 |
| TTM yield | 0.28% | — |
| Forward yield | 0.22% | 0.20% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.132 | $0.084 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 24, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.33% | 0.45% |
| 1-year payout growth | -11.2% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +7.4% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 1 year | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 68/100 | 47/100 |
| 1-year total return | +112.5% | +65.0% |
| 1-year price return | +111.9% | +65.0% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 41.8B | 714.7M |
| Years paying | 23.0 | 3.7 |
| 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 | WTAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 19.2 | 234.6 |
| Income per year | $22 | $20 |
| Income per month (avg) | $2 | $2 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model SOXX · Model WTAI
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. |
| WTAI Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.042 | Est. |
| WTAI Jun 24, 2027 | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.042 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
SOXXWTAI
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
How often do SOXX and WTAI pay?
SOXX pays every quarter and WTAI pays twice a year. SOXX's next ex-date is Sep 14, 2026 and WTAI's is Dec 24, 2026.
Is SOXX or WTAI better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. SOXX and WTAI 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.