SMHCvsCNXTETF Comparison
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VanEck China Semiconductor ETF (SMHC) belongs to the EM Large & Mid Cap segment. VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF (CNXT) is part of the China Blended Cap segment. SMHC's top 1 sector exposures are Technology. In contrast, CNXT's top sector exposures are Technology, Industrials and Non-Energy Materials. SMHC is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, versus 1.27% for CNXT. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SMHC and CNXT 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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SMHC vs CNXT performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/06/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SMHC CNXT | -26.05%-21.47% | -32.77%-29.30% | n/a-19.13% | n/a-17.76% | n/a+38.27% | n/a-33.03% |
| Flows | SMHC CNXT | -$2M-$16M | -$6M-$18M | -+$34M | -+$39M | -+$57M | -+$51M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SMHC CNXT | +52.23%+36.16% | n/a+35.02% | n/a+34.41% | n/a+31.51% |
| Max drawdown | SMHC CNXT | -41.81%-35.24% | n/a-44.66% | n/a-44.66% | n/a-63.51% |
| Max drawdown duration | SMHC CNXT | 81d81d | n/a129d | n/a129d | n/a1606d |
Trading data
SMHC | CNXT | |
Last sale 11/9/2026 at 2:30 PM | $33.92 | $36.33 |
| Previous close 11/06/2026 | $32.48 | $35.75 |
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Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 11/9/2026 at 2:30 PM
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SMHC | CNXT | |
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| Last price | $33.92 | $36.33 |
| 1D performance | +4.44% | +1.62% |
| AuM | $11.38 M | $60.58 M |
| E/R | 0.65% | 1.27% |
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Exposure
Countries
SMHC
China
99.88%
Other
0.12%
CNXT
China
97.35%
Other
2.65%
Sectors
SMHC
Technology
99.88%
Other
0.12%
CNXT
Technology
55.11%
Industrials
22.5%
Non-Energy Materi.
9.12%
Other
13.27%
Diversification
SMHC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
77.73%
CNXT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
60.29%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
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%
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%
Frequently asked questions about SMHC and CNXT
Which ETF is bigger: SMHC or CNXT?
As of November 6, 2026, SMHC holds $11.38 M in assets under management (AUM), while CNXT manages $60.58 M.
What sectors do the SMHC and CNXT ETFs invest in?
SMHC leans toward sectors like Technology. Meanwhile, CNXT focuses on Technology, Industrials and Non-Energy Materials.
What are the top holdings of the SMHC ETF and CNXT ETF?
SMHC top holdings include Cambricon Technologies Corp. Ltd., Hygon Information Technology Co., Ltd. and NAURA Technology Group Co., Ltd.. CNXT holds in its top three: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd., Zhongji Innolight Co., Ltd. and Eoptolink Technology Inc., Ltd..
Which ETF is more diversified: SMHC or CNXT?
SMHC holds 25 securities with 77.73% of its assets in the top 15. CNXT has 97 securities and a top 15 weight of 60.29%.
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