SMH ETF
Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SMH VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF | Technology Equities | 100% |
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.
The earliest data available for this chart is May 5, 2000, corresponding to the inception date of SMH
Returns By Period
As of Apr 22, 2025, the SMH ETF returned -22.44% Year-To-Date and 22.39% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| YTD | 1M | 6M | 1Y | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
^GSPC S&P 500 | -12.30% | -8.99% | -11.89% | 3.84% | 13.06% | 9.34% |
| SMH ETF | -22.44% | -16.43% | -25.38% | -5.29% | 24.50% | 22.39% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||
SMH VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF | -22.44% | -16.43% | -25.38% | -5.29% | 24.50% | 22.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of SMH ETF, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.60% | -4.45% | -9.15% | -11.18% | -22.44% | ||||||||
| 2024 | 6.29% | 14.03% | 6.15% | -4.84% | 12.33% | 8.41% | -5.26% | -1.43% | 0.82% | -1.54% | 0.19% | 0.46% | 39.10% |
| 2023 | 16.83% | 0.97% | 9.94% | -6.06% | 16.75% | 5.49% | 5.50% | -2.74% | -7.20% | -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% |
| 2021 | 3.75% | 6.33% | 1.08% | -0.23% | 2.55% | 5.24% | 0.34% | 2.92% | -5.38% | 6.78% | 11.42% | 1.82% | 42.13% |
| 2020 | -2.72% | -4.07% | -11.24% | 14.16% | 5.46% | 8.35% | 8.78% | 5.50% | -0.67% | 0.43% | 19.24% | 5.43% | 55.53% |
| 2019 | 10.67% | 6.98% | 2.90% | 9.33% | -15.50% | 12.17% | 6.27% | -2.28% | 4.12% | 7.02% | 4.25% | 7.99% | 64.45% |
| 2018 | 8.89% | 0.03% | -2.12% | -6.83% | 10.32% | -4.22% | 3.14% | 2.88% | -2.29% | -12.20% | 3.52% | -8.06% | -9.05% |
| 2017 | 3.91% | 2.62% | 4.35% | -0.01% | 7.89% | -4.80% | 4.86% | 3.19% | 5.35% | 8.88% | -1.34% | -1.04% | 38.48% |
| 2016 | -6.68% | 1.43% | 9.22% | -4.76% | 8.46% | 0.19% | 11.38% | 4.27% | 4.92% | -1.73% | 4.09% | 1.63% | 35.54% |
| 2015 | -3.46% | 8.04% | -2.93% | 0.29% | 7.84% | -8.76% | -4.43% | -4.99% | 0.67% | 8.68% | 2.93% | -2.44% | -0.34% |
| 2014 | -2.97% | 6.02% | 4.49% | -2.06% | 3.74% | 6.80% | -1.47% | 5.99% | -1.14% | 0.65% | 8.03% | -0.53% | 30.22% |
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.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of SMH ETF is 6, meaning it’s performing worse than 94% of other portfolios on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMH VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF | -0.26 | -0.09 | 0.99 | -0.31 | -0.79 |
Dividends
Dividend yield
SMH ETF provided a 0.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.57% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% | 1.16% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SMH VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF | 0.57% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% | 1.16% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||
| 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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.75 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $1.06 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.82 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.70 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.29 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.57 |
| 2014 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
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.
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 83.29%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1930 trading sessions.
The current SMH ETF drawdown is 32.92%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -83.29% | Jun 22, 2000 | 2124 | Nov 20, 2008 | 1930 | Jul 20, 2016 | 4054 |
| -45.3% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 185 | Jul 13, 2023 | 387 |
| -35.74% | Jul 11, 2024 | 187 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -33.62% | Feb 20, 2020 | 22 | Mar 20, 2020 | 53 | Jun 5, 2020 | 75 |
| -27.02% | Mar 13, 2018 | 199 | Dec 24, 2018 | 68 | Apr 3, 2019 | 267 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current SMH ETF volatility is 23.02%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.