ETF for Intel; Leverage and Expense Ratio
8/26/2025 02:35am
**Bottom line:**
If you want an ETF that is *exclusively* tied to Intel, your only true single-stock choice today is GraniteShares 2× Long INTC Daily ETF (ticker INTW). It delivers 200 % daily exposure to Intel and charges a 1.50 % net expense ratio. Broader semiconductor funds such as SMH or SOXX also give you Intel exposure, but at the regular 1× market weight and much lower fees.
| ETF | Leverage profile | Intel weight | Net expense ratio | Quick take |
|-----|------------------|--------------|-------------------|------------|
| GraniteShares 2× Long INTC Daily (INTW) | +2× (daily reset) | 100 % (single-stock) | **1.50 %** (gross 2.30 %) | Pure, leveraged Intel play; designed only for short-term trading due to daily reset mechanics. |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) | 1× (unlevered) | ≈3–4 % (varies with rebalances) | 0.35 % | Broad chip sector exposure; top-heavy in Nvidia, but Intel still a notable weight. |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) | 1× (unlevered) | ≈4–5 % (varies) | 0.34 % | Similar to SMH but tracks a different index; slightly lower fee. |
🚀 **When might you choose each?**
• **INTW** – You have a *short-term, high-conviction* view that Intel will move sharply and you’re comfortable with the risks of daily leverage (volatility decay, amplified losses).
• **SMH / SOXX** – You want diversified semiconductor exposure with Intel still in the mix, lower fees, and no leverage headaches—better suited for medium- to long-term holding.
⚠️ **Risk Reminder:** Leveraged ETFs (like INTW) reset daily; holding them for more than a single session can produce returns that diverge significantly from 2× the stock’s cumulative move. If your horizon is longer than a day or two, consider non-levered alternatives—or actively manage the position. Stay safe and trade smart! 😎📈
: GraniteShares 2× Long INTC Daily ETF fact sheet, showing 2× leverage and 1.50 % net expense ratio (Inception 13 Feb 2025).
: VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) fact sheet — management fee and net expense ratio both 0.35 %.
: “7 Best Semiconductor ETFs to Buy in 2025,” U.S. News article citing SOXX’s 0.34 % expense ratio.