CNXTvsSMHCETF Comparison
VS
VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF (CNXT) belongs to the China Blended Cap segment. VanEck China Semiconductor ETF (SMHC) is part of the EM Large & Mid Cap segment. CNXT's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Industrials and Non-Energy Materials. In contrast, SMHC's top sector exposures are Technology. CNXT is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 1.27%, versus 0.65% for SMHC. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of CNXT and SMHC below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
Find out how industry players manage ETF portfolios. Discover our library of Model portfolios
CNXT vs SMHC performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/29/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CNXT SMHC | -19.46%-24.71% | -23.19%-26.41% | -17.38%n/a | -19.27%n/a | +45.83%n/a | -30.71%n/a |
| Flows | CNXT SMHC | -$15M-$2M | -$14M-$128M | +$38M- | +$43M- | +$60M- | +$54M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | CNXT SMHC | +34.17%+47.36% | +34.22%n/a | +34.12%n/a | +31.27%n/a |
| Max drawdown | CNXT SMHC | -31.85%-34.94% | -41.77%n/a | -41.77%n/a | -63.51%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | CNXT SMHC | 73d73d | 121dn/a | 121dn/a | 1606dn/a |
Trading data
CNXT | SMHC | |
Last sale 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $34.81 | $31.17 |
| Previous close 10/29/2026 | $36.17 | $33.33 |
| Consolidated volume 10/29/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
Create an account to view replication metrics
Join for free
CNXT | SMHC | |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking error | ||
| Tracking difference | ||
| 1 year cumulative return difference | ||
| Best | ||
| Worst | ||
| Daily return difference | ||
| Average | ||
| Worst | ||
Advertisement
Main metrics
Last update 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
CNXT | SMHC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $34.81 | $31.17 |
| 1D performance | -3.76% | -6.49% |
| AuM | $65.54 M | $11.76 M |
| E/R | 1.27% | 0.65% |
Advertisement
Exposure
Countries
CNXT
China
97.35%
Other
2.65%
SMHC
China
99.88%
Other
0.12%
Sectors
CNXT
Technology
55.11%
Industrials
22.5%
Non-Energy Materi.
9.12%
Other
13.27%
SMHC
Technology
99.88%
Other
0.12%
Advertisement
Diversification
CNXT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
60.29%
SMHC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
77.73%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
CNXT
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.
13.72%
Zhongji Innolight Co., Ltd.
12.60%
Eoptolink Technology Inc., Ltd.
8.72%
East Money Information Co., Ltd.
4.12%
Suzhou TFC Optical Communication Co., Ltd.
2.93%
Chaozhou Three-Circle (Group) Co., Ltd.
2.63%
Victory Giant Technology (HuiZhou) Co., Ltd.
2.30%
Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.
2.20%
Hangzhou Chang Chuan Technology Co., Ltd.
1.95%
Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co., Ltd.
1.88%
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
1.77%
Wen's Foodstuff Group Co., Ltd.
1.52%
Sharetronic Data Technology Co. Ltd.
1.43%
EVE Energy Co., Ltd.
1.28%
Shenzhen Longsys Electronics Co., Ltd.
1.25%
SMHC
Cambricon Technologies Corp. Ltd.
9.98%
Hygon Information Technology Co., Ltd.
8.29%
NAURA Technology Group Co., Ltd.
7.04%
Advanced Micro Fabrication Equipment, Inc. China
5.05%
Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor Ltd.
4.91%
Montage Technology Co., Ltd.
4.90%
GigaDevice Semiconductor, Inc.
4.88%
WUS Printed Circuit (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
4.80%
Piotech, Inc.
4.55%
Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
4.51%
Yuanjie Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd.
4.45%
Victory Giant Technology (HuiZhou) Co., Ltd.
4.28%
Avary Holding (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
4.09%
Skyverse Technology Co., Ltd.
3.08%
Hangzhou Chang Chuan Technology Co., Ltd.
2.94%
Frequently asked questions about CNXT and SMHC
Which ETF is bigger: CNXT or SMHC?
As of October 29, 2026, CNXT holds $65.54 M in assets under management (AUM), while SMHC manages $11.76 M.
What sectors do the CNXT and SMHC ETFs invest in?
CNXT leans toward sectors like Technology, Industrials and Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, SMHC focuses on Technology.
What are the top holdings of the CNXT ETF and SMHC ETF?
CNXT top holdings include Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd., Zhongji Innolight Co., Ltd. and Eoptolink Technology Inc., Ltd.. SMHC holds in its top three: Cambricon Technologies Corp. Ltd., Hygon Information Technology Co., Ltd. and NAURA Technology Group Co., Ltd..
Which ETF is more diversified: CNXT or SMHC?
CNXT holds 97 securities with 60.29% of its assets in the top 15. SMHC has 25 securities and a top 15 weight of 77.73%.
Advertisement
Advertisement
