Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 100% |
Performance
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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The earliest data available for this chart is Jun 5, 2000, corresponding to the inception date of SMH
Returns By Period
As of Apr 1, 2026, the Van Eck Semiconductors returned 6.46% Year-To-Date and 31.28% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 2.91% | -5.09% | -4.63% | -2.39% | 16.33% | 16.69% | 10.18% | 12.16% |
Portfolio Van Eck Semiconductors | 5.76% | -5.65% | 6.46% | 17.84% | 81.87% | 43.47% | 25.59% | 31.28% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 5.76% | -5.65% | 6.46% | 17.84% | 81.87% | 43.47% | 25.59% | 31.28% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 6, 2000, Van Eck Semiconductors's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.17%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Oct 2002 with a return of +24.6%, 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% | 6.46% | |||||||||
| 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 5.03%, 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 180.05% of S&P 500 Index gains and 140.88% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.03% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 5.03%
- Beta
- 1.36
- R²
- 0.56
- Upside Capture
- 180.05%
- Downside Capture
- 140.88%
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 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.23 | 0.90 | +1.34 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.85 | 1.39 | +1.46 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.21 | +0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.10 | 1.40 | +3.70 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 18.29 | 6.61 | +11.69 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 2.23 | 2.85 | 1.40 | 5.10 | 18.29 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Van Eck Semiconductors provided a 0.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.29% | 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 | 0.29% | 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 | |||||||||
| 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 10.03%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -84.96% | Jun 22, 2000 | 2117 | Nov 20, 2008 | 2129 | May 9, 2017 | 4246 |
| -45.3% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 185 | Jul 13, 2023 | 387 |
| -35.74% | Jul 11, 2024 | 187 | Apr 8, 2025 | 58 | Jul 2, 2025 | 245 |
| -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 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. 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.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | SMH | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.74 |
| SMH | 0.74 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Portfolio | 0.74 | 1.00 | 1.00 |