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QQQ vs SOXX: ETF Comparison
QQQ · Invesco
TER 0.18% · Yield —
SOXX · iShares
TER 0.33% · Yield 0.3%
Both QQQ and SOXX are US-listed and trigger FIF tax for NZ residents above the NZ$50,000 overseas-share threshold. The comparison is about exposure, fee, and strategy — both share the same NZ tax friction.
In 30 seconds: QQQ (Invesco QQQ Trust, Invesco) trades on the NASDAQ at 0.18% TER. SOXX (iShares Semiconductor ETF, iShares) trades on the NASDAQ at 0.33% TER. Both QQQ and SOXX are US-listed and trigger FIF tax for NZ residents above the NZ$50,000 overseas-share threshold. The comparison is about exposure, fee, and strategy — both share the same NZ tax friction.
- QQQ: Invesco QQQ Trust — 0.18% TER, FIF above NZ$50K
- SOXX: iShares Semiconductor ETF — 0.33% TER, FIF above NZ$50K
- QQQ yield: not currently published
- SOXX yield: 0.3% (Quarterly)
- Cheaper TER: QQQ
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | QQQ | SOXX |
|---|---|---|
| Fund | Invesco QQQ Trust | iShares Semiconductor ETF |
| Issuer | Invesco | iShares |
| Exchange | NASDAQ | NASDAQ |
| Total expense ratio | 0.18% | 0.33% |
| Dividend yield (TTM) | — | 0.3% |
| Distribution frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| NZ tax wrapper | FIF above NZ$50K | FIF above NZ$50K |
Where to buy
QQQ trades on the NASDAQ — buy via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers. SOXX trades on the NASDAQ — buy via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers. See all 11 NZ investment platforms compared.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between QQQ and SOXX?▾
QQQ (Invesco QQQ Trust) charges 0.18% TER vs SOXX (iShares Semiconductor ETF) at 0.33%. QQQ is from Invesco; SOXX is from iShares. Both QQQ and SOXX are US-listed and trigger FIF tax for NZ residents above the NZ$50,000 overseas-share threshold. The comparison is about exposure, fee, and strategy — both share the same NZ tax friction.
Which has the lower fee, QQQ or SOXX?▾
QQQ is cheaper at 0.18% TER vs SOXX at 0.33% — a gap of 0.15 percentage points. Over 30 years on a NZ$50,000 portfolio at 7% pre-fee return, that fee gap compounds to roughly NZ15,686 of foregone wealth.
Which yields more, QQQ or SOXX?▾
Yield data for at least one fund is not currently published — check the issuer fact sheet for the latest trailing 12-month yield. Headline yield is gross; after-tax outcome depends on your tax wrapper (FIF above NZ$50K for QQQ, FIF above NZ$50K for SOXX).
Can NZ residents buy both QQQ and SOXX?▾
Yes. QQQ is available via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers. SOXX is available via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers.
How does NZ tax differ between QQQ and SOXX?▾
QQQ is FIF above NZ$50K. SOXX is FIF above NZ$50K. Same tax wrapper, no structural tax difference between the two for NZ residents. See /tax/pie-vs-fif/ for the full mechanics.
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