(SMH) Semiconductor - Overview
ETF Category: Technology | Exchange NASDAQ (USA) | Currency USD | Market Cap: 43.886m | Total Return 72.1% in 12m
Etf: Chips, Processors, Foundries, Equipment
| Risk 5d forecast | |
|---|---|
| Volatility | 39.8% |
| Relative Tail Risk | 2.53% |
| Reward TTM | |
|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio | 1.56 |
| Alpha | 43.44 |
| Character TTM | |
|---|---|
| Beta | 2.042 |
| Beta Downside | 1.350 |
| Drawdowns 3y | |
|---|---|
| Max DD | 35.74% |
| CAGR/Max DD | 1.23 |
Description: SMH Semiconductor February 25, 2026
The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) allocates at least 80% of its assets to securities that track its benchmark index, which consists of U.S.-listed common stocks and depositary receipts of companies operating in the semiconductor industry, including mid-cap and foreign firms listed in the U.S. The fund is classified as non-diversified.
As of the latest filing, SMH manages roughly $12.5 billion in assets with an expense ratio of 0.35%; its top holdings are Nvidia (≈10% of assets), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (≈9%), and ASML Holding (≈8%).
Key drivers for the semiconductor sector remain robust demand for artificial-intelligence chips, rapid 5G rollout, and the growth of electric-vehicle and data-center markets, all of which are projected to sustain double-digit revenue growth through 2025.
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Headlines to watch out for
- Global chip demand fuels semiconductor industry growth
- Geopolitical tensions disrupt supply chains, impacting production
- Research and development spending crucial for innovation
- Interest rate hikes increase borrowing costs for expansion
- Smartphone and automotive sectors drive chip consumption
What is the price of SMH shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.57%, over one month by -7.57%, over three months by +4.09% and over the past year by +72.08%.
Is SMH a buy, sell or hold?
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