SOXX Chip ETF Outshines ASML for Dividend Investors

The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) delivered 160% returns over the past year and nearly 2,000% over ten years, holding the full AI chip supply chain for a 0.34% annual fee. ASML trades at 48x forward earnings with negative $3.08 billion free cash flow and declining China revenue. SOXX offers a diversified alternative without single-customer concentration risk.