CHAT vs. SOXX: Which AI ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors Right Now?

2026-03-02 14:31:16 ET

The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) and the Roundhill Investments - Generative AI & Technology ETF (NYSEMKT:CHAT) both offer exposure to the tech sector, but with different approaches.

SOXX tracks U.S.-listed semiconductor stocks , offering concentrated exposure to chipmakers. CHAT, on the other hand, is an actively managed fund targeting the broader generative artificial intelligence and technology theme. Here’s how the two funds stack up.

Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.

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