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SMH ETF
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


SMH 100.00%EquityEquity
PositionCategory/SectorTarget Weight
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
Semiconductors, Technology Equities
100%

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SMH ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.


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Returns By Period

As of Jun 6, 2026, the SMH ETF returned 58.19% Year-To-Date and 36.02% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
SMH ETF
-9.22%0.56%58.19%56.81%126.12%58.39%36.10%36.02%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
-9.22%5.48%58.19%56.81%126.12%58.39%36.10%36.02%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 6, 2000, SMH ETF's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +32.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2001 at -32.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, SMH ETF closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +17.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202612.03%0.72%-5.65%32.16%18.20%-4.88%58.19%
20250.60%-4.45%-9.15%-0.09%13.48%16.32%3.55%0.52%12.43%11.23%-2.96%2.55%49.17%
20246.29%14.03%6.15%-4.84%12.33%8.41%-5.26%-1.43%0.82%-1.54%0.19%0.46%39.10%
202316.83%0.97%9.94%-6.06%16.75%5.49%5.50%-2.74%-7.19%-4.16%15.49%9.62%73.38%
2022-10.81%-2.63%0.61%-14.80%6.41%-16.70%16.41%-9.53%-13.73%2.21%20.35%-9.87%-33.53%
20213.75%6.33%1.08%-0.23%2.55%5.24%0.34%2.92%-5.38%6.78%11.42%1.82%42.13%

Benchmark Metrics

SMH ETF has an annualized alpha of 5.95%, beta of 1.36, and R2 of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 06, 2000.

  • This portfolio captured 185.49% of S&P 500 Index gains and 141.03% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.95% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
5.95%
Beta
1.36
0.56
Upside Capture
185.49%
Downside Capture
141.03%

Expense Ratio

SMH ETF has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SMH ETF ranks 92 for risk / return — in the top 92% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


SMH ETF Risk / Return Rank: 9292
Overall Rank
SMH ETF Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9595
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SMH ETF Sortino Ratio Rank: 8484
Sortino Ratio Rank
SMH ETF Omega Ratio Rank: 8989
Omega Ratio Rank
SMH ETF Calmar Ratio Rank: 9696
Calmar Ratio Rank
SMH ETF Martin Ratio Rank: 9696
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for SMH ETF and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

4.00

2.01

+2.00

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

4.12

2.71

+1.41

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.59

1.36

+0.23

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

8.58

2.69

+5.90

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

32.42

12.34

+20.08


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
954.004.121.598.5832.42

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

SMH ETF Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 4.00
  • 5-Year: 1.03
  • 10-Year: 1.11
  • All Time: 0.32

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.65 to 2.53, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of SMH ETF compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

SMH ETF provided a 0.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.19%0.31%0.44%0.60%1.18%0.51%0.69%1.50%1.88%1.43%0.80%2.14%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.19%0.31%0.44%0.60%1.18%0.51%0.69%1.50%1.88%1.43%0.80%2.14%

Monthly Dividends

The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.10$1.10
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.07$1.07
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.04$1.04
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.20$1.20
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.79$0.79

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the SMH ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the SMH ETF was 84.96%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2129 trading sessions.

The current SMH ETF drawdown is 10.69%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-84.96%Nov 2008
8y 5mo8y 5mo
16y 10moJun 2000 - May 2017
Bear market2022
-45.30%Oct 2022
9mo 20d9mo 2d
1y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2023
2025 selloff2025
-35.74%Apr 2025
9mo 1d2mo 25d
11mo 26dJul 2024 - Jul 2025
COVID crash2020
-33.62%Mar 2020
29d2mo 17d
3mo 16dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-27.02%Dec 2018
9mo 16d3mo 10d
1y 21dMar 2018 - Apr 2019

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Diversification

Diversification Metrics


Number of Effective Assets

The portfolio contains 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

SMH ETF correlation to the S&P 500 Index

SMH ETF has a 0.76 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.76

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.78

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.80

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.77

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 6, 2000

0.74


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index

SMH
0.74

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. SMH ETF

SMH
1.00
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