Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 100% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Van Eck Semiconductors, 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 13, 2026, the Van Eck Semiconductors returned 72.15% Year-To-Date and 37.49% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Van Eck Semiconductors | 1.72% | 11.44% | 72.15% | 75.62% | 141.99% | 60.05% | 38.42% | 37.49% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 1.72% | 11.44% | 72.15% | 75.62% | 141.99% | 60.05% | 38.42% | 37.49% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2000, Van Eck Semiconductors's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.34%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% 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, Van Eck Semiconductors 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.03% | 0.72% | -5.65% | 32.16% | 18.20% | 3.51% | 72.15% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.60% | -4.45% | -9.15% | -0.09% | 13.48% | 16.32% | 3.55% | 0.52% | 12.43% | 11.23% | -2.96% | 2.55% | 49.17% |
| 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% | -7.19% | -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% |
| 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
Van Eck Semiconductors has an annualized alpha of 6.34%, beta of 1.37, and R2 of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2000.
- This portfolio captured 185.49% of S&P 500 Index gains and 139.75% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.34% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 6.34%
- Beta
- 1.37
- R²
- 0.56
- Upside Capture
- 185.49%
- Downside Capture
- 139.75%
Expense Ratio
Van Eck Semiconductors 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
Van Eck Semiconductors ranks 97 for risk / return — in the top 97% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Van Eck Semiconductors and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 4.13 | 1.86 | +2.27 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.26 | 2.53 | +1.73 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.60 | 1.34 | +0.26 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 9.18 | 2.53 | +6.65 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 33.74 | 11.37 | +22.37 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 4.13 | 4.26 | 1.60 | 9.18 | 33.74 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Van Eck Semiconductors provided a 0.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.18% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.18% | 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Van Eck Semiconductors. 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 Van Eck Semiconductors was 84.96%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2129 trading sessions.
The current Van Eck Semiconductors drawdown is 2.81%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -84.96%Nov 2008 | 8y 5mo | 8y 5mo | 16y 10moJun 2000 - May 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -45.30%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 9mo 2d | 1y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -35.74%Apr 2025 | 9mo 1d | 2mo 25d | 11mo 26dJul 2024 - Jul 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -33.62%Mar 2020 | 29d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 16dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -27.02%Dec 2018 | 9mo 16d | 3mo 10d | 1y 21dMar 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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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.
Van Eck Semiconductors correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| 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 5, 2000 | 0.74 |
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