(SMH) Semiconductor - Overview

ETF Category: Technology | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 49.204m USD | Total Return: 134.7% in 12m

Chips, Processors, Foundries, Equipment
Total Rating 89
Safety 67
Buy Signal 0.42
Technology Category Rotation: +7.2
TER: 0.35%
AUM: 49.2B
Avg Turnover: 4.19B USD
ATR: 2.83%
Peers RS (IBD): 87.2
Risk 5d forecast
Volatility29.8%
Rel. Tail Risk3.00%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio2.72
Alpha65.55
Character TTM
Beta2.062
Beta Downside1.347
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD35.74%
CAGR/Max DD1.54

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: SMH Semiconductor

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.

For deeper insights, you might explore ValueRay’s analysis.

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? As of April 17, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 454.80 with a total of 6,327,632 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +5.69%, over one month by +15.45%, over three months by +13.59% and over the past year by +134.74%.
Is SMH a buy, sell or hold? Semiconductor has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecasts/targets for the SMH price?
Analysts Target Price - -
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