SHOCvsSMHETF Comparison
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Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF (SHOC) and VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) belong to the same industry segment: US Info. Technology. In contrast, SMH's top sector exposures are Technology. SHOC is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.35% for SMH. SHOC is up 39.39% year-to-date (YTD) with +$13M in YTD flows. SMH performs better with 45.17% YTD performance, and +$10.93B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SHOC 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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SHOC vs SMH performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/30/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SHOC SMH | -14.60%-14.07% | -4.92%-2.95% | +39.39%+45.17% | +36.98%+44.16% | +222.04%+284.03% | n/a+289.19% |
| Flows | SHOC SMH | +$973K+$2.03B | -$2M+$1.42B | +$13M+$10.93B | +$18M+$11.97B | +$61M+$20.41B | -+$23.07B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SHOC SMH | +38.12%+36.81% | +42.17%+41.08% | +38.60%+37.90% | n/a+37.44% |
| Max drawdown | SHOC SMH | -17.85%-17.55% | -25.22%-24.68% | -37.65%-35.84% | n/a-45.33% |
| Max drawdown duration | SHOC SMH | 25d25d | 130d130d | 364d356d | n/a562d |
Trading data
SHOC | SMH | |
Last sale 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $95.45 | $522.49 |
| Previous close 10/29/2026 | $102.32 | $561.67 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
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SHOC | SMH | |
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| Last price | $95.45 | $522.49 |
| 1D performance | -6.72% | -6.98% |
| AuM | $211.73 M | $66.44 B |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.35% |
Characteristics
SHOC | SMH | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Strive Asset Management | VanEck |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg US Listed Semiconductors Select Index | MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index |
| N° of holdings | - | 25 |
| Asset class | - | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | October 5, 2022 | December 20, 2011 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
SHOC
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SMH
USA
78.66%
Taiwan
9.27%
Other
12.07%
Sectors
SHOC
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SMH
Technology
100%
Other
-0%
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Diversification
SHOC
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SMH
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
88.47%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 1, 1970
SHOC
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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 SHOC and SMH
How have the SHOC and SMH ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 30, 2026, SHOC is up 39.39% year-to-date (YTD), while SMH has returned 45.17%. That puts SMH better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SHOC or SMH?
Year-to-date, the SHOC ETF saw +$13M in flows, compared to +$10.93B for SMH.
Which ETF is more volatile: SHOC or SMH?
Over the past year, SHOC had a volatility of 42.17%, while SMH experienced 41.08%.
Which ETF is bigger: SHOC or SMH?
As of October 30, 2026, SHOC holds $211.73 M in assets under management (AUM), while SMH manages $66.44 B.
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