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NECKvsSMHETF Comparison

ETF 1
NECK

xETFs AI Bottlenecks ETF

This fund is part of
AI & Big Data
+1.5%
VS
ETF 2
SMH

VanEck Semiconductor ETF

This fund is part of
US Info. Technology
+2.17%

xETFs AI Bottlenecks ETF (NECK) belongs to the AI & Big Data segment. VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is part of the US Info. Technology segment. NECK's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Industrials and Utilities. In contrast, SMH's top sector exposures are Technology. NECK is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.75%, versus 0.35% for SMH. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of NECK and SMH below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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NECK vs SMH performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/06/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
NECK
SMH
-35.83%-26.62%
n/a-18.85%
n/a+28.85%
n/a+32.64%
n/a+213.62%
n/a+216.81%
Flows
NECK
SMH
+$15M+$4.49B
-+$3.44B
-+$12.76B
-+$13.39B
-+$22.34B
-+$25.17B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
NECK
SMH
n/a+43.31%
n/a+42.86%
n/a+38.60%
n/a+37.85%
Max drawdown
NECK
SMH
n/a-29.64%
n/a-33.28%
n/a-35.84%
n/a-45.33%
Max drawdown duration
NECK
SMH
n/a32d
n/a137d
n/a356d
n/a562d
Trading data

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NECK
SMH
Last sale
11/6/2026 at 2:30 PM
$463.96
Previous close
11/04/2026
$447.73
Consolidated volume
11/04/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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NECK
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 11/6/2026 at 2:30 PM
Live
Closed
NECK
SMH
Last price
–
$463.96
1D performance
–
+3.62%
AuM$10.36 M$60.69 B
E/R0.75%0.35%
Characteristics
NECK
SMH
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderxETFsVanEck
Benchmark-MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index
N° of holdings2025
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 23, 2026December 20, 2011
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

NECK
USA
58.86%
Republic of Korea
17.89%
Other
23.25%
SMH
USA
78.66%
Taiwan
9.27%
Other
12.07%

Sectors

NECK
Technology
79.7%
Industrials
17.63%
Other
2.67%
SMH
Technology
100%
Other
-0%
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Diversification

NECK

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

87.85%
SMH

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

88.47%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of September 30, 2026
NECK
SK hynix, Inc.
9.95%
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.
8.28%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
7.95%
Coherent Corp.
7.36%
Micron Technology, Inc.
7.35%
ASML Holding NV
6.62%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
4.82%
Marvell Technology, Inc.
4.72%
GE Vernova, Inc.
4.63%
Kioxia Holdings Corp.
4.63%
Arista Networks, Inc.
4.55%
Eaton Corp. Plc
4.54%
Vertiv Holdings Co.
4.41%
Bloom Energy Corp.
4.05%
Broadcom Inc.
3.99%
SMH
NVIDIA Corp.
19.29%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
9.27%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
5.54%
Broadcom Inc.
5.27%
Micron Technology, Inc.
4.92%
Applied Materials, Inc.
4.67%
Intel Corp.
4.66%
Texas Instruments Incorporated
4.60%
KLA Corp.
4.59%
ASML Holding NV
4.53%
SK hynix, Inc.
4.46%
Marvell Technology, Inc.
4.46%
Lam Research Corp.
4.38%
Analog Devices, Inc.
4.08%
QUALCOMM, Inc.
3.73%
Frequently asked questions about NECK and SMH

Which ETF is bigger: NECK or SMH?

As of November 6, 2026, NECK holds $10.36 M in assets under management (AUM), while SMH manages $60.69 B.

What sectors do the NECK and SMH ETFs invest in?

NECK leans toward sectors like Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, SMH focuses on Technology.

What are the top holdings of the NECK ETF and SMH ETF?

NECK top holdings include SK hynix, Inc., Lumentum Holdings, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. SMH holds in its top three: NVIDIA Corp., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: NECK or SMH?

NECK holds 20 securities with 87.85% of its assets in the top 15. SMH has 25 securities and a top 15 weight of 88.47%.

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