SMHCvsEEMETF Comparison
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VanEck China Semiconductor ETF (SMHC) and iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) belong to the same industry segment: EM Large & Mid Cap. SMHC's top 1 sector exposures are Technology. In contrast, EEM's top sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Non-Energy Materials. SMHC is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, versus 0.72% for EEM. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SMHC and EEM 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 EEM performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/11/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SMHC EEM | -13.03%-5.85% | -28.68%-4.59% | n/a+14.39% | n/a+14.59% | n/a+74.66% | n/a+35.45% |
| Flows | SMHC EEM | -$2M- | -$16M+$394M | -+$4.85B | -+$5.13B | -+$3.23B | --$2.34B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SMHC EEM | +53.24%+24.64% | n/a+25.31% | n/a+18.96% | n/a+18.62% |
| Max drawdown | SMHC EEM | -41.81%-15.94% | n/a-17.91% | n/a-17.91% | n/a-33.19% |
| Max drawdown duration | SMHC EEM | 86d50d | n/a142d | n/a142d | n/a1301d |
Trading data
SMHC | EEM | |
Last sale 11/11/2026 at 7:42 PM | $35.10 | $61.22 |
| Previous close 11/11/2026 | $33.15 | $62.04 |
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Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 11/11/2026 at 7:42 PM
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SMHC | EEM | |
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| Last price | $35.10 | $61.22 |
| 1D performance | +5.87% | -1.33% |
| AuM | $12.15 M | $28.87 B |
| E/R | 0.65% | 0.72% |
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Exposure
Countries
SMHC
China
99.88%
Other
0.12%
EEM
Taiwan
28.84%
Republic of Korea
21.32%
China
17.71%
India
10.61%
Other
21.53%
Sectors
SMHC
Technology
99.88%
Other
0.12%
EEM
Technology
46.62%
Finance
21.05%
Other
32.33%
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Diversification
SMHC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
77.73%
EEM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
41.97%
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%
EEM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
15.57%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
7.53%
SK hynix, Inc.
5.88%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
2.73%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
1.85%
MediaTek, Inc.
1.81%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
0.94%
Delta Electronics, Inc.
0.94%
China Construction Bank Corp.
0.85%
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
0.79%
HDFC Bank Ltd.
0.69%
SK Square Co. Ltd.
0.63%
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.
0.60%
ICICI Bank Ltd.
0.59%
Reliance Industries Ltd.
0.58%
Frequently asked questions about SMHC and EEM
Which ETF is bigger: SMHC or EEM?
As of November 11, 2026, SMHC holds $12.15 M in assets under management (AUM), while EEM manages $28.87 B.
What sectors do the SMHC and EEM ETFs invest in?
SMHC leans toward sectors like Technology. Meanwhile, EEM focuses on Technology and Finance.
What are the top holdings of the SMHC ETF and EEM ETF?
SMHC top holdings include Cambricon Technologies Corp. Ltd., Hygon Information Technology Co., Ltd. and NAURA Technology Group Co., Ltd.. EEM holds in its top three: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: SMHC or EEM?
SMHC holds 25 securities with 77.73% of its assets in the top 15. EEM has 1169 securities and a top 15 weight of 41.97%.
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