Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Purchases 4,278 Shares of iShares Semiconductor ETF $SOXX

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its holdings in shares of iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) by 2.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 217,577 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,278 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.’s holdings in iShares Semiconductor ETF were worth $65,523,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in SOXX. BOKF NA bought a new stake in iShares Semiconductor ETF in the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,000. Strategic Advocates LLC acquired a new stake in shares of iShares Semiconductor ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $35,000. Optima Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of iShares Semiconductor ETF in the 4th quarter valued at $41,000. Wellington Shields & Co. LLC bought a new stake in shares of iShares Semiconductor ETF in the 3rd quarter valued at $41,000. Finally, Garner Asset Management Corp acquired a new position in shares of iShares Semiconductor ETF during the 4th quarter valued at $45,000.

iShares Semiconductor ETF Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of NASDAQ SOXX opened at $569.08 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $36.88 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.84 and a beta of 1.75. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $436.61 and its 200-day moving average price is $363.32. iShares Semiconductor ETF has a 1-year low of $201.12 and a 1-year high of $584.50.

iShares Semiconductor ETF Cuts Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 20th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th were issued a dividend of $0.2079 per share. This represents a $0.83 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, March 17th.

More iShares Semiconductor ETF News

Here are the key news stories impacting iShares Semiconductor ETF this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary continues to favor semiconductor ETFs as a clean way to capture the AI capex cycle, with SOXX highlighted alongside other top sector funds as a leading broad-based vehicle. After Three Years of Tracking the AI Capex Cycle These 3 Semiconductor ETFs Sit on Top of the Trade
• Positive Sentiment: Applied Materials’ CEO said the semiconductor industry is in its strongest period ever, citing AI as a major driver of long-term demand; that kind of upbeat industry tone tends to support SOXX. This is the greatest time ever for semiconductors, says CEO of key equipment supplier
• Positive Sentiment: Several articles emphasized that semiconductor funds are still benefiting from the AI trade, including notes that SOXX has been one of the standout performers in the sector and a favored way to gain exposure. The Magnificent Semis?
• Neutral Sentiment: Synopsys, a holding in the broader semiconductor ecosystem, saw its shares fall even as analysts raised price targets after earnings; this signals mixed stock-level performance within the industry rather than a clear sector-wide negative. Shares Fall, Targets Rise—Markets and Analysts Diverge on Synopsys (SOXX)
• Neutral Sentiment: Reuters reported that Huawei is trying a different chip-design approach to work around U.S. sanctions, which could affect competition dynamics, but the longer-term impact on SOXX’s holdings is still uncertain. Huawei bets on speed over shrinking transistors to sidestep US chip sanctions
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest data showed a reported increase in May, though the figures were essentially zero; this does not point to meaningful bearish pressure on SOXX. iShares Semiconductor ETF stock

iShares Semiconductor ETF Profile

iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF, formerly iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor Sector Index Fund (the Fund), is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the United States-listed semiconductor stocks as represented by the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index (the Index). The Index is an equity benchmark for the United States-listed semiconductor stocks. The Index includes companies primarily involved in the design, distribution, manufacture and sale of semiconductors.