At a glance
SNSR charges 0.68% a year, above the 0.29% average of the 6 funds most like it (the most expensive of 7). It has $251.4M in assets, the 6th largest of that group; it paid 0.49% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, semiannual. Over the past year it returned +19.0% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), 5th of those 7 funds; over three years it returned +19.3% a year. At its worst it fell 38.5% in the 2020 crash (S&P 500: 33.7%) and 36.7% in the 2022 bear market (S&P 500: 24.5%), and was back at its earlier high 3 months and 33 months after the lows. Its ten largest positions make up 48.0% of the fund, out of 70 in all.
The short version
Global X Internet of Things ETF (SNSR) is an index fund that tracks the Indxx Global Internet of Things Thematic Index. The index holds about 70 developed-market stocks tied to connected devices, sensors, chips and networking. It leans heavily toward semiconductors, led by STMicroelectronics and Lattice Semiconductor as of May 31, 2026. Its 0.68% expense ratio is well above the 0.29% average of similar funds.
Price history
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SNSR +19.0% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNSR official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2025 | — | +6.59% | — | +3.74% | — | +11.03% |
| SNSR price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +28.5% | +19.0% | +19.3% | +5.7% | +13.2% | +12.7% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, SNSR returned +19.0%, 5th of 7 among similar funds.
- Its 5-year annualized return was +5.7% and its 10-year +13.2%.
- In the 2020 COVID crash it fell 38.5% and regained its old high 2.6 months after the low.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2022 (-25.5%); its best was 2019 (+47.9%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 38.5% (Feb 20, 2020 to Mar 18, 2020), recovered by Jun 5, 2020.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +28.5% | — |
| 2025 | +6.5% | +6.59% |
| 2024 | -0.5% | -0.73% |
| 2023 | +23.1% | +22.81% |
| 2022 | -25.5% | -25.33% |
| 2021 | +23.7% | +23.80% |
| 2020 | +35.0% | +35.17% |
| 2019 | +47.9% | +47.45% |
| 2018 | -17.7% | -16.45% |
| 2017 | +28.6% | +27.42% |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Lost 35.6% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 38.5%, back to its old high 2.6 months after the low |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Lost 36.2% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 36.7%, back to its old high 33 months after the low |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.0800 | |
| 2025 | $0.2000 | -20.0% |
| 2024 | $0.2500 | -3.8% |
| 2023 | $0.2600 | +8.3% |
| 2022 | $0.2400 | +41.2% |
| 2021 | $0.1700 | +169.8% |
| 2020 | $0.0630 | -75.8% |
| 2019 | $0.2600 | +30.0% |
| 2018 | $0.2000 | -9.1% |
| 2017 | $0.2200 |
What's inside
As of May 31, 2026, the fund held 70 securities; the ten largest made up 47.97% of assets.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics N.V. | 9.43% | |
| LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION | 6.24% | |
| RAMBUS INC. | 4.86% | |
| DEXCOM, INC. | 4.74% | |
| Garmin Ltd. | 4.42% | |
| ADVANTECH Co., Ltd. | 4.25% | |
| Samsara Inc | 3.89% | |
| MediaTek Inc. | 3.73% | |
| SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. | 3.63% | |
| QUALCOMM INCORPORATED | 2.77% | |
| eMemory Technology Inc | 2.54% | |
| CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | 2.28% | |
| SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING PLC | 2.23% | |
| SILICON LABORATORIES INC. | 2.23% | |
| ABB Ltd | 1.90% |
By country
United States 66.19%France 12.03%Taiwan 11.03%Switzerland 3.28%Hong Kong 2.05%By asset type
Stocks 99.9%RA 0.84%What changed recently
- Over the three months to May 31, 2026, investors withdrew a net $9.0M (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +15.51%, +20.22%, -9.44%.
How it works
SNSR uses an indexing approach. It aims to match the Indxx Global Internet of Things Thematic Index before fees, and it generally owns the same stocks as the index (called replication) rather than trying to beat it. Indxx, LLC picks the stocks. It is independent of Global X Management Company LLC, the fund's adviser. Indxx starts with exchange-listed companies in developed markets, including the US, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and much of Europe. As of January 31, 2026, a company needed a market value of at least $300 million and average daily trading of at least $2 million.
Indxx then screens companies against four themes: consumer Internet of Things technology; equipment, vehicle and building technology; semiconductors and sensors; and networking infrastructure and software. A company qualifies if a significant share of its revenue comes from these themes, or if its main business is focused on them. Larger, more diversified firms can also get in if they have a distinct Internet of Things business unit, but each one is capped at 2% of the index.
Holdings are weighted by a modified market-capitalization method: bigger companies get bigger weights, and caps limit concentration. The index is reconstituted and rebalanced once a year, so weights can drift between reviews. The fund may lend out securities worth up to one-third of its total assets.
What it really costs
- SNSR charges 0.68% a year, versus an average of 0.29% for the similar funds below (7th of 7, cheapest first).
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $69 in the first year and $847 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNSR | $69 | $218 | $379 | $847 |
In a retirement portfolio
SNSR is a narrow, chip-heavy theme fund that has moved far more than the market, so it fits better as a small add-on than as a foundation.
SNSR could add targeted exposure to chipmakers and connected-device companies, but it behaves like a high-risk tech fund. Its one-year beta was 1.76 as of October 27, 2026, which means it tended to move about 1.8 times as much as the broad market. It launched in 2016, so it has no 2008 record. In the 2020 COVID crash, it fell 38.5% in under a month and had recovered by June 5, 2020. The 2022 drop lasted much longer. The fund fell 36.7% and needed about 33 months, until July 2, 2025, to recover. Selling shares or drawing income during a slump like that would have locked in losses. The yield was only 0.49%, paid twice a year. In the SEC's standard example, costs come to $69 in the first year on $10,000. Past results don't predict the future, and a plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Investors wanting a small, targeted stake in chip, sensor and connected-device companies such as STMicroelectronics, Lattice Semiconductor, Dexcom and Garmin.
- Investors who can hold through deep drops: SNSR fell 36.7% in 2022 and took about 33 months to recover.
- Investors who want some non-US tech exposure: about 12% was in France and 11% in Taiwan as of May 31, 2026.
Look elsewhere if
- Cost-conscious investors: the 0.68% expense ratio is the highest among similar funds, which average 0.29%. XLK charges 0.08%.
- Investors who need income: the trailing yield was 0.49% as of October 27, 2026, and the fund pays only twice a year.
- Investors who may need to sell in downturns: the one-year beta was 1.76, and the fund's deepest drop was 38.5%, in 2020.
Close alternatives
Matched by closest holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports (no similar fund shares 20% or more of its holdings).
| Fund | Overlap | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNSR this fund | — | 0.68% | $251.4M | +19.0% | +19.3% |
| SIMS SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF | 9% | 0.45% | $8.9M | -6.4% | +16.3% |
| SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF | 7% | 0.35% | $47.82B | +48.5% | +44.1% |
| XLK Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | 6% | 0.08% | $123.91B | +20.1% | +4.0% |
| SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 6% | 0.35% | $77.20B | +40.5% | +52.2% |
| FTEC Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index … | 6% | 0.084% | $19.85B | +15.4% | +30.0% |
| IGM iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF | 6% | 0.41% | $10.71B | +21.3% | +38.6% |
Questions investors ask
Is SNSR good for retirement?
SNSR is better seen as a small, higher-risk holding than a core retirement fund. It is concentrated in Internet of Things and chip stocks. Its one-year beta was 1.76 as of October 27, 2026, and it took about 33 months to recover from its 2022 drop. It yields little, at 0.49%, and its 0.68% expense ratio costs $847 over 10 years on $10,000 in the SEC's standard example.
Does SNSR pay dividends?
Yes, but not much. SNSR pays distributions twice a year. Over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, it paid about $0.23 per share, a trailing yield of 0.49%. That is typical of a fund full of technology and semiconductor companies, which tend to reinvest profits rather than pay large dividends. Investors looking for steady income would get little of it here.
What stocks are in SNSR?
As of May 31, 2026, SNSR held 70 stocks, and the top 10 made up about 48% of the fund. The largest were STMicroelectronics (9.4%), Lattice Semiconductor (6.2%), Rambus (4.9%), Dexcom (4.7%), Garmin (4.4%) and Advantech (4.2%). About 66% was in US-listed companies, 12% in France and 11% in Taiwan. Most holdings are information technology and industrial companies.
SNSR vs SIMS: what's the difference?
The two funds have different holdings and costs. SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF (SIMS) is SNSR's closest match by holdings, yet they share only about 9% of their holdings. SIMS charges 0.45% against SNSR's 0.68%. As of October 27, 2026, SIMS returned -6.4% over one year versus SNSR's 19%. SIMS is also much smaller, with $8.9 million in net assets as of June 30, 2026. SNSR had $251.4 million as of May 31, 2026.
How has SNSR performed over the long term?
SNSR's results have been strong at times but very uneven. As of December 31, 2025, its prospectus reported average annual returns of 6.59% over one year, 3.74% over five years and 11.03% since its 2016 launch. Calendar years ranged from a 47.45% gain in 2019 to a 25.33% loss in 2022. Based on price, it was up 28.5% in 2026 through October 27.