VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)
Assets | $25.84B |
Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
PE Ratio | 34.83 |
Shares Out | 93.09M |
Dividend (ttm) | $1.07 |
Dividend Yield | 0.38% |
Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
Payout Ratio | 13.46% |
1-Year Return | +6.71% |
Volume | 8,169,845 |
Open | 278.18 |
Previous Close | 277.20 |
Day's Range | 275.64 - 280.50 |
52-Week Low | 170.11 |
52-Week High | 283.07 |
Beta | 1.45 |
Holdings | 26 |
Inception Date | May 5, 2000 |
About SMH
Fund Home PageThe VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 index, a market-cap-weighted index of 25 of the largest US-listed semiconductors companies. SMH was launched on May 5, 2000 and is issued by VanEck.
Top 10 Holdings
73.39% of assetsName | Symbol | Weight |
---|---|---|
NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 20.56% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 10.88% |
Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 8.97% |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | AMD | 5.63% |
ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 4.95% |
Micron Technology, Inc. | MU | 4.70% |
Applied Materials, Inc. | AMAT | 4.54% |
Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | 4.44% |
Texas Instruments Incorporated | TXN | 4.40% |
KLA Corporation | KLAC | 4.33% |
Dividends
Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
---|---|---|
Dec 23, 2024 | $1.0713 | Dec 24, 2024 |
Dec 18, 2023 | $1.0427 | Dec 22, 2023 |
Dec 19, 2022 | $1.2005 | Dec 23, 2022 |
Dec 20, 2021 | $0.78665 | Dec 27, 2021 |
Dec 21, 2020 | $0.7511 | Dec 28, 2020 |
Dec 23, 2019 | $1.0611 | Dec 30, 2019 |
News
Final Trades: TWI, SMH, NKE, SCCO
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the “Fast Money” traders.

SMH: Semi Investors Appearing Greedy And Forgetful Again (Downgrade)
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Chip stocks fall on report U.S. could terminate waivers for Taiwan Semi and others
The U.S. is reportedly weighing canceling waivers that allow some global chipmakers to send American technology to China, according to The Wall Street Journal. A Commerce Department official told Sams...

Don't Buy The S&P 500, Buy This Sector Instead
I issued a BUY rating for my biggest position (SPY) near the bottom of the tariff crash. The S&P 500 has since recovered most of the losses, but the macroeconomic situation remains uncertain.

Why Selling Puts On SMH Is Our Favorite 13%+ Yielding Play Right Now
Yields are drying up as rates are poised to move lower, but high-yield option trades remain interesting to us. SMH is a great candidate for selling put options. The underlying portfolio is high qualit...

SMH: Chips Are Still Hot And Owning The Sector Could Outperform The Market Again
The AI revolution and global chip demand make semiconductors a long-term growth story, with VanEck Semiconductor ETF offering diversified exposure to this booming sector. Massive CapEx from tech giant...

SMH: Not Overvalued, Just Early
For SMH to maintain a CAGR performance similar to the last decade (>24%), there must also be a positive evolution in earnings expectations. Its structure helps: it's hyper-concentrated on the sector's...

Chip stocks have beaten the S&P 500 this year. Here's where one analyst sees more gains.
Nvidia's opportunity in the data-center segment “is enormous” and still in the early stages, Bernstein analysts said.

VanEck Partners with Casa de Bolsa Finamex to Strengthen ETF Access in Mexico
NEW YORK & MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck announces strategic partnership for Casa de Bolsa Finamex to act as official liquidity provider for several VanEck ETFs cross-listed on the BMV.

SMH: Not A Time To Be Greedy - Wait For Dips
The semiconductor sector has reported a massive reversal after the worst of the market-wide meltdown in April 2025 and the market's fears surrounding the potentially slowing AI spending cadence. With ...

Despite Today's News, the Semiconductor Index Is Still on Track for $5700
Even a pullback to $4925+/-100 can still allow for a rally to $5700.
Altimeter's Brad Gerstner's offers his AI playbook
Brad Gerstner, Altimeter Capital Founder & CEO, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to discuss his AI strategy.
This is just the beginning of the comeback in semis, says Patrick Moorhead
Patrick Moorhead, Moorhead Insights and Strategy CEO and chief analyst, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk chip stocks and if the sector can keep running.
Semis are still the main place to be to benefit from AI, says Intelligent Alpha's Doug Clinton
Doug Clinton, Deepwater Asset Management co-founder and managing partner, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss what investors learned from Nvidia's quarterly earnings results.

Semiconductor ETF options show caution ahead of Nvidia results
Traders in the options markets are bracing for industry-wide volatility when AI-chipmaker Nvidia reports results on Wednesday, with defensive options contracts on a major semiconductor ETF drawing hea...
BofA's Vivek Arya: Semiconductor companies are at inflection point
Vivek Arya, Bank of America senior semiconductor analyst, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss whether Saudi deals are enough to offset China tariff headwinds for U.S. chip companies.

SMH: The Growth Story Remains Incredibly Mispriced
The Nasdaq's "V" bottom recovery has defied bearish predictions, driven by a pause in tariffs and strong tech earnings, particularly in AI sectors. Semiconductor investors should stay confident, as AI...

China Trade Progress: Market Booms On News, Who Will Benefit?
The U.S. and China agreed to reduce tariffs on each other's goods for 90 days, boosting global equity markets and easing trade tensions. U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will drop from 145% to 30%, whi...
'Fast Money' traders react to report Pres. Trump going to rescind global chip curbs
The 'Fast Money' traders react to report Pres. Trump going to rescind chip curbs.

SOXX Vs. SMH: Why I'm Buying This 'Anti-Bubble' Semiconductor ETF
Semiconductors have been the best sub-sector to own over the past decade, with ETFs like SOXX and SMH offering outperforming total returns. I prefer SOXX over SMH due to its more diversified holdings....
Tips for investing in tech now
Big tech has dominated the markets, but with tariffs and market uncertainty, what should investors do with the sector now? Ivana Delevska, Spear Invest Founder and CIO, joins Wealth to give some tips ...
Chip stocks are in oversold conditions, says KKM Financial's Jeff Kilburg
Jeff Kilburg, KKM Financial CEO and CIO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the week's market action.
Chipmakers Could Be in Trump Crosshairs
As President Trump gets set to probe semiconductor and electronic imports, Stephanie Aliaga of JP Morgan Asset Management says it's difficult for tech companies and chipmakers to decouple quickly from...

Were you interested in semiconductor stocks three months ago? Check them out now.
Semiconductor stocks were tech darlings over the past two years. And now, with prices driven lower by President Donald Trump's ever-changing trade policies, long-term investors may have opportunities ...