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PHLX Semiconductor Sector

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The PHLX Semiconductor Sector (SOX) is a capitalization-weighted index comprising the 30 largest U.S.-traded companies (not necessarily U.S. companies) primarily involved in the design, distribution, manufacture, and sale of semiconductors. It was created in 1993 by the Philadelphia Stock Exchange,[1] which is now owned by NASDAQ.[2]

The Index contains the following components as updated on September 20, 2024:[1]


History

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The index was set to an initial value of 200 on December 1, 1993 and was split two-for-one on July 24, 1995; options commenced trading on September 7, 1994.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Nasdaq PHLX SOX Overview
  2. ^ "Nasdaq to acquire Philadelphia Stock Exchange". November 7, 2007. Retrieved September 20, 2024.