VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) Alternatives
VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) belongs to the Semiconductors category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SMH. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to SMH
SMH charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Semiconductors category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SMH alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | Jul 12, 2023 | SMH vs CHPS | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 0.19% | Jun 11, 2021 | SMH vs SOXQ | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 0.34% | Jul 10, 2001 | SMH vs SOXX | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | Jan 31, 2006 | SMH vs XSD | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | Aug 27, 2024 | SMH vs SMHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SMH
Among ETFs in the Semiconductors category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | SMH vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | SMH vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 95 | Jun 23, 2005 | SMH vs PSI | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | 94 | Oct 5, 2022 | SMH vs SHOC | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 93 | Jun 11, 2021 | SMH vs SOXQ |
Top Performing SMH Alternatives (YTD)
SMH alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares | 24.34% | Mar 11, 2010 | SMH vs SOXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 23.10% | Jun 23, 2005 | SMH vs PSI | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 17.52% | Sep 20, 2016 | SMH vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 15.56% | Jul 12, 2023 | SMH vs CHPS | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 12.50% | Apr 2, 2025 | SMH vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SMH
SMH alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | 28.36% | Mar 29, 2022 | SMH vs SEMI | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 32.72% | Apr 2, 2025 | SMH vs CHPY | |
| Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF | 35.77% | Sep 30, 2025 | SMH vs CHPX | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 37.76% | Jul 12, 2023 | SMH vs CHPS | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | 38.01% | Oct 5, 2022 | SMH vs SHOC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SMH
SMH alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | -14.41% | Mar 29, 2022 | SMH vs SEMI | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | -15.48% | Oct 5, 2022 | SMH vs SHOC | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | -17.44% | Jun 11, 2021 | SMH vs SOXQ | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | -17.50% | Jul 12, 2023 | SMH vs CHPS | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | -17.51% | Aug 27, 2024 | SMH vs SMHX |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 11.94% | May 16, 2006 | SMH vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 86 | 8.18% | Aug 13, 2007 | SMH vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 10.08% | Nov 10, 2009 | SMH vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 31 | -6.87% | Apr 24, 2012 | SMH vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.76% | Oct 27, 2010 | SMH vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 1 | -11.26% | Feb 11, 2013 | SMH vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.04% | Jan 4, 2024 | SMH vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 44 | -10.28% | Apr 9, 2021 | SMH vs DAPP | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds | 91 | 0.68% | Apr 25, 2011 | SMH vs FLTR | |
| VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities, Gaming | 17 | -12.22% | Oct 16, 2018 | SMH vs ESPO |
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