SMHvsIXNETF Comparison
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VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) belongs to the US Info. Technology segment. iShares Global Tech ETF (IXN) is part of the Global Large Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: and Information Technology. SMH is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.39% for IXN. SMH is up 72.02% year-to-date (YTD) with +$5.65B in YTD flows. IXN performs worse with 32.88% YTD performance, and +$277M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SMH and IXN 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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SMH vs IXN performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/12/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SMH IXN | +10.37%+6.28% | +57.24%+34.80% | +72.02%+32.88% | +136.12%+60.30% | +314.96%+134.04% | +400.96%+162.19% |
| Flows | SMH IXN | +$1.72B+$23M | +$1.47B+$391M | +$5.65B+$277M | +$8.67B+$617M | +$15.71B+$719M | +$18.61B-$425M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SMH IXN | +44.31%+32.81% | +33.53%+23.99% | +35.41%+24.34% | +35.73%+25.08% |
| Max drawdown | SMH IXN | -10.63%-11.46% | -14.91%-13.71% | -35.84%-25.59% | -45.33%-36.14% |
| Max drawdown duration | SMH IXN | 9d10d | 42d166d | 356d124d | 562d688d |
Trading data
SMH | IXN | |
Last sale 6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM | $619.96 | $139.73 |
| Previous close 06/11/2026 | $609.45 | $139.14 |
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Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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Main metrics
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SMH | IXN | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $619.96 | $139.73 |
| 1D performance | +1.72% | +0.42% |
| AuM | $71.92 B | $9.10 B |
| E/R | 0.35% | 0.39% |
Characteristics
SMH | IXN | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | VanEck | iShares |
| Benchmark | MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index | S&P Global 1200 Information Technology 4.5/22.5/45 Capped Index |
| N° of holdings | 20 | 119 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | December 20, 2011 | November 12, 2001 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
SMH
USA
98.6%
Other
1.4%
IXN
USA
74.17%
Other
25.83%
Sectors
SMH
Information Techn.
78.83%
Other
21.17%
IXN
Information Techn.
95.47%
Other
4.53%
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Diversification
SMH
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
89.51%
IXN
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
65.38%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 2026
SMH
NVIDIA
18.11%
US8740391003
10.57%
BROADCOM LIMITED
7.82%
INTEL-T
7.15%
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES
5.96%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
4.98%
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
4.91%
KLA CORPORATION
4.49%
ANALOG DEVICES
4.42%
US5128073062
4.12%
USN070592100
4.05%
APPLIED MATERIAL
3.95%
QUALCOMM
3.79%
MARVELL TECHNOLOGY
2.86%
SYNOPSYS
2.32%
IXN
NVIDIA
13.35%
APPLE
10.97%
MICROSOFT-T
8.34%
BROADCOM LIMITED
5.45%
TWN SEMICONT MAN
4.47%
SAMSUNG ELECTR
3.60%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
2.83%
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES
2.81%
ASML HOLDING
2.71%
SK HYNIX
2.30%
INTEL-T
2.16%
CISCO-T
1.76%
US5128073062
1.57%
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES
1.55%
APPLIED MATERIAL
1.52%
Frequently asked questions about SMH and IXN
How have the SMH and IXN ETFs performed in 2026?
As of June 12, 2026, SMH is up 72.02% year-to-date (YTD), while IXN has returned 32.88%. That puts SMH better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SMH or IXN?
Year-to-date, the SMH ETF saw +$5.65B in flows, compared to +$277M for IXN.
Which ETF is more volatile: SMH or IXN?
Over the past year, SMH had a volatility of 33.53%, while IXN experienced 23.99%.
Which ETF is bigger: SMH or IXN?
As of June 12, 2026, SMH holds $71.92 B in assets under management (AUM), while IXN manages $9.10 B.
What sectors do the SMH and IXN ETFs invest in?
SMH leans toward sectors like Information Technology. Meanwhile, IXN focuses on Information Technology.
What are the top holdings of the SMH ETF and IXN ETF?
SMH top holdings include NVIDIA, US8740391003 and BROADCOM LIMITED. IXN holds in its top three: NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T.
Which ETF is more diversified: SMH or IXN?
SMH holds 25 securities with 89.51% of its assets in the top 15. IXN has 127 securities and a top 15 weight of 65.38%.
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