Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) Review & Analysis
- +12.4% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
- Investors added a net $25m (2.4% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $39.12, 18% below its 12-month high (range $17.60 to $47.78).
- 🏆 Won Best 5Y performer: International shares in the September ReviewETF Awards.
About SEMI
SEMI is a focused fund holding around 30 of the world's largest semiconductor companies: chip designers, manufacturers and the makers of the equipment used to produce chips. It tracks a global semiconductor index, is passively managed and is unhedged.
This is one of the most concentrated funds you can buy. Every holding sits in the technology sector, and a handful of giants such as NVIDIA, TSMC, Broadcom, AMD and ASML make up a large share of the fund. Chip stocks are highly cyclical and closely tied to spending on artificial intelligence and data centres, so the fund can rise very fast and fall just as hard. Geographic exposure includes the US, Taiwan, South Korea and the Netherlands, bringing political and supply chain risks. Income is low and unfranked, and currency moves flow through to returns.
SEMI is usually a small satellite for investors with a strong view on the chip industry, not a core holding. Broader technology options include NDQ and TECH; see SEMI vs SMHG and VGS vs SEMI.
SEMI distributions and dividend dates
SEMI pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in July, with payment about 14 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $2.8535 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own SEMI before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 8.8%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare SEMI with
| Fee | 0.45% | 0.35% |
| 1 year | +109.0% | – |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +35.2% | – |
| Size | $1.1bn | $4.6m |
| Fee | 0.45% | 0.18% |
| 1 year | +109.0% | +10.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +35.2% | +11.8% |
| Size | $1.1bn | $18.7bn |
| Fee | 0.45% | 0.04% |
| 1 year | +109.0% | +10.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +35.2% | +13.4% |
| Size | $1.1bn | $14.9bn |
| Fee | 0.45% | 0.48% |
| 1 year | +109.0% | +16.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +35.2% | +15.3% |
| Size | $1.1bn | $9.5bn |
SEMI price by TradingView
| Stock Code | SEMI |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Global X |
| Asset Class | International shares |
| AUM | $1.1bn |
| MER (%) | 0.45% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$25m |
| Last Price | $39.12 |
| 52-Week Range | $17.60 – $47.78 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.07% |
| Listing Date | 31/08/2021 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index | Not yet in our data. See the PDS |
| Issuer website | Global X ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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