# Vanguard Tech ETF Beats Memory Chips for Long-Term Investors

> Vanguard Tech ETF outperforms memory chips despite semiconductor slump for long-term investors.
- Title: Vanguard Tech ETF Beats Memory Chips for Long-Term Investors
- Summary: Vanguard Tech ETF outperforms memory chips despite semiconductor slump for long-term investors. Vanguard Information Technology ETF offers better long-term…
- Keywords: vanguard information technology etf, roundhill memory etf, soxx, semiconductor stocks, ai infrastructure, memory chips, nvidia, apple, microsoft, micron, samsung electronics, sk hynix
- Source: The Motley Fool — https://fool.com/investing/2026/10/23/even-with-soxx-and-dram-down-between-24-and-42-fro
- Author: Daniel Foelber
- Published: 2026-10-23T11:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vanguard information technology etf, roundhill memory etf, soxx, semiconductor stocks, ai infrastructure, memory chips, nvidia, apple, microsoft, micron, samsung electronics, sk hynix
## Roundhill Memory ETF surge
Roundhill Memory ETF has amassed $26 billion in net assets since April 2026.
## Memory ETF down 41.7% YTD
Roundhill Memory ETF down 41.7% from high but up 69.4% year-to-date.
## Semiconductor ETF outperforms
iShares Semiconductor ETF up 45.7% YTD versus Vanguard Tech ETF's 33.9% gain.
## Memory ETF's top holdings
Roundhill Memory ETF holds 28.4% Micron, 25.7% Samsung, and 20.6% SK Hynix.
## Vanguard Tech ETF's structure
Vanguard Information Technology ETF has 43.6% in semiconductor stocks including Nvidia and Apple.
## Why Vanguard Tech ETF wins
Vanguard Tech ETF captures AI infrastructure and software benefits with lower fees than memory-focused ETFs.
## Customizing tech portfolios
Investors can add fractional shares of international semiconductor stocks to Vanguard Tech ETF.
## Key takeaway

Vanguard Information Technology ETF offers better long-term exposure to AI tech with lower fees than memory-focused ETFs.