If You Invest $5,000 in SOXX Today and Never Touch It, History Says It Could Be Worth This Much in 20 Years

The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) has delivered an average annual return of 14.7% since its 2001 inception, driven by the AI boom and favorable market conditions. If this rate continues, a $5,000 investment could grow to approximately $78,000 over the next 20 years. However, the article cautions that such returns are well above historical U.S. stock averages and may not be sustainable as the conditions that fueled semiconductor gains—low interest rates, government spending, and the AI revolution—are unlikely to persist.