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VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF
SMHX performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 27, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.78% | -6.35% | +50.88% | +60.29% | ||
| Flows | -$3M | +$16M | +$10M | +$56M | - | - |
Characteristics
The VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF is built to track the MVIS US Listed Fabless Semiconductor Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | VanEck |
| N° of holdings | 22 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | August 28, 2024 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 22
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +53.46% | +40.31% | ||
Max drawdown | -24.92% | -24.92% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 85d | 85d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is SMHX?
SMHX is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by VanEck.
What index does SMHX track?
SMHX tracks the MVIS US Listed Fabless Semiconductor Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does SMHX invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Semiconductors Equities. It is part of the segment: US Info. Technology.
What is the expense ratio of SMHX?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SMHX is 0.35%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SMHX launched?
SMHX was launched on August 28, 2024, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SMHX?
SMHX is issued by VanEck.
What is the AUM of SMHX?
As of August 27, 2026, SMHX manages $258.13 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SMHX performed recently?
As of August 27, 2026, SMHX delivered a return of 4.78% over the past month (1M performance), -6.35% over the past three months (3M), and 50.88% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SMHX?
As of August 27, 2026, SMHX has seen net flows of -$3M in the past month (1M flow) and +$10M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SMHX pay dividends?
As of August 27, 2026, SMHX has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.02%.
How many holdings are in SMHX
As of July 31, 2026, SMHX holds 22 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SMHX?
As of July 31, 2026, SMHX holds 22 securities, with 90.08% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SMHX?
As of July 31, 2026, SMHX holds a portfolio of 22 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA Corp., Broadcom Inc. and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SMHX invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, SMHX has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SMHX focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, SMHX is primarily exposed to Technology.
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