If You'd Parked $1,000 in the iShares Semiconductor ETF 5 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today

The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) has delivered exceptional returns over the past five years, turning a $1,000 investment into $4,181—significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 86% return. The ETF's success is driven by major semiconductor companies like Nvidia, TSMC, Broadcom, and AMD, which have been among the market's top performers. While the author expects growth to moderate from its current 88% year-to-date pace, SOXX is positioned to continue outperforming the broader market.