SOXX vs XLK: Semiconductor vs Broad Tech

The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) offers concentrated exposure to 30 U.S. semiconductor equities with higher volatility, while the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) provides diversified tech exposure across 72 positions at a lower cost. XLK has a slightly higher trailing-12-month dividend yield of 0.40% versus SOXX's 0.30%. SOXX's largest holding is Micron Technology at 12.36%, while XLK's top holding is Nvidia at 13.30%.