Tracking error, the amount by which an ETF's returns deviate from its benchmark index, is a fact of life and an often ignored fact at that. In some instances, a high ...
The iShares Semiconductor ETF tracks semiconductor sector performance with major holdings like Broadcom, Nvidia, and AMD. SOXX has underperformed its benchmark, has a ...
So while TE has a purpose in understanding a portfolio’s positions away from benchmark, it does very little to explain the absolute volatility in returns. TE statistics have to be examined in the ...