VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX) Alternatives
VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX) 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 SMHX. 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 SMHX
SMHX charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Semiconductors category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SMHX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | Jul 12, 2023 | SMHX vs CHPS | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 0.19% | Jun 11, 2021 | SMHX vs SOXQ | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 0.34% | Jul 10, 2001 | SMHX vs SOXX | |
| SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | Jan 31, 2006 | SMHX vs XSD | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | Dec 20, 2011 | SMHX vs SMH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SMHX
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 | SMHX vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | SMHX vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | SMHX vs SMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 95 | Jun 23, 2005 | SMHX vs PSI | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | 94 | Oct 5, 2022 | SMHX vs SHOC |
Top Performing SMHX Alternatives (YTD)
SMHX alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | SMHX vs PSI | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares | 13.99% | Mar 11, 2010 | SMHX vs SOXL | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 13.86% | Sep 20, 2016 | SMHX vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 12.20% | Jul 12, 2023 | SMHX vs CHPS | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 10.53% | Apr 2, 2025 | SMHX vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SMHX
SMHX alternatives from the Semiconductors category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | 28.33% | Mar 29, 2022 | SMHX vs SEMI | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 32.75% | Apr 2, 2025 | SMHX vs CHPY | |
| Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF | 35.73% | Sep 30, 2025 | SMHX vs CHPX | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 36.84% | Dec 20, 2011 | SMHX vs SMH | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 37.67% | Jul 12, 2023 | SMHX vs CHPS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SMHX
SMHX 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 | SMHX vs SEMI | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | -15.48% | Oct 5, 2022 | SMHX vs SHOC | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -15.95% | Dec 20, 2011 | SMHX vs SMH | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | -17.44% | Jun 11, 2021 | SMHX vs SOXQ | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | -17.50% | Jul 12, 2023 | SMHX vs CHPS |
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 | 7.00% | May 16, 2006 | SMHX vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 88 | 7.24% | Aug 13, 2007 | SMHX vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 5.50% | Nov 10, 2009 | SMHX vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.62% | Apr 24, 2012 | SMHX vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | SMHX vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -9.73% | Feb 11, 2013 | SMHX vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | SMHX vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 53 | -9.74% | Apr 9, 2021 | SMHX vs DAPP | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds | 92 | 0.71% | Apr 25, 2011 | SMHX vs FLTR | |
| VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities, Gaming | 19 | -12.65% | Oct 16, 2018 | SMHX vs ESPO |
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