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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX) has returned -2.14% so far this year and 59.42% over the past 12 months.
VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF
- 1D
- 6.30%
- 1M
- -3.11%
- YTD
- -2.14%
- 6M
- -2.75%
- 1Y
- 59.42%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 28, 2024, SMHX's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.27%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Jun 2025 with a return of +15.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -11.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SMHX closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +18.3%, while the worst single day was Jan 27, 2025 at -12.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.79% | -1.74% | -3.11% | -2.14% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -0.89% | -9.17% | -11.35% | 1.63% | 14.54% | 15.27% | 8.71% | 3.27% | 8.83% | 7.97% | -7.29% | -0.73% | 30.00% |
| 2024 | 1.50% | 1.82% | 0.75% | 6.32% | 6.36% | 17.76% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF has an annualized alpha of 11.69%, beta of 2.00, and R² of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 29, 2024.
- This ETF captured 204.51% of S&P 500 Index gains and 104.74% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 11.69% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 2.00 means this ETF moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index — expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- 11.69%
- Beta
- 2.00
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 204.51%
- Downside Capture
- 104.74%
Expense Ratio
SMHX has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SMHX ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% of ETFs 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 present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| SMHX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.52 | 0.90 | +0.62 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.16 | 1.39 | +0.77 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.21 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.30 | 1.40 | +1.90 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.92 | 6.61 | +2.32 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF provided a 0.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.01 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| 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 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| 2024 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
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 VanEck Fabless Semiconductor 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 VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF was 38.53%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 63 trading sessions.
The current VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF drawdown is 11.83%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.53% | Jan 23, 2025 | 53 | Apr 8, 2025 | 63 | Jul 10, 2025 | 116 |
| -17.06% | Oct 30, 2025 | 103 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -12.25% | Sep 3, 2024 | 4 | Sep 6, 2024 | 9 | Sep 19, 2024 | 13 |
| -8.61% | Nov 8, 2024 | 6 | Nov 15, 2024 | 12 | Dec 4, 2024 | 18 |
| -7.31% | Oct 9, 2025 | 2 | Oct 10, 2025 | 11 | Oct 27, 2025 | 13 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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