Updated Reviewed quarterly
SOXX vs VGT: ETF Comparison
SOXX · iShares
TER 0.33% · Yield 0.3%
VGT · Vanguard
TER 0.09% · Yield 0.3%
Both SOXX and VGT 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: SOXX (iShares Semiconductor ETF, iShares) trades on the NASDAQ at 0.33% TER. VGT (Vanguard Information Technology ETF, Vanguard) trades on the NYSE Arca at 0.09% TER. Both SOXX and VGT 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.
- SOXX: iShares Semiconductor ETF — 0.33% TER, FIF above NZ$50K
- VGT: Vanguard Information Technology ETF — 0.09% TER, FIF above NZ$50K
- SOXX yield: 0.3% (Quarterly)
- VGT yield: 0.3% (Quarterly)
- Cheaper TER: VGT
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | SOXX | VGT |
|---|---|---|
| Fund | iShares Semiconductor ETF | Vanguard Information Technology ETF |
| Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
| Exchange | NASDAQ | NYSE Arca |
| Total expense ratio | 0.33% | 0.09% |
| Dividend yield (TTM) | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Distribution frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| NZ tax wrapper | FIF above NZ$50K | FIF above NZ$50K |
Where to buy
SOXX trades on the NASDAQ — buy via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers. VGT trades on the NYSE Arca — buy via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers. See all 11 NZ investment platforms compared.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between SOXX and VGT?▾
SOXX (iShares Semiconductor ETF) charges 0.33% TER vs VGT (Vanguard Information Technology ETF) at 0.09%. SOXX is from iShares; VGT is from Vanguard. Both SOXX and VGT 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, SOXX or VGT?▾
VGT is cheaper at 0.09% TER vs SOXX at 0.33% — a gap of 0.24 percentage points.
Which yields more, SOXX or VGT?▾
SOXX trailing 12-month yield is 0.3%; VGT is 0.3%. Headline yield is gross; after-tax outcome depends on your tax wrapper (FIF above NZ$50K for SOXX, FIF above NZ$50K for VGT).
Can NZ residents buy both SOXX and VGT?▾
Yes. SOXX is available via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers. VGT is available via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers.
How does NZ tax differ between SOXX and VGT?▾
SOXX is FIF above NZ$50K. VGT 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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