WRK vs. SMH

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

WRK (WestRock Company) is a stock, while SMH (VanEck Semiconductor ETF) is Semiconductors fund tracking the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index. At a correlation of -0.01, they often move in opposite directions.

Performance

WRK vs. SMH - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in WestRock Company (WRK) and VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

WRK

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

SMH

• 1D: 1.37%
• 1M: 16.07%
• YTD: 85.74%
• 6M: 85.96%
• 1Y: 157.81%
• 3Y*: 66.26%
• 5Y*: 40.65%
• 10Y*: 38.85%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

WRK vs. SMH - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
WRK WestRock Company	0.00%	0.00%	1.44%
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF	85.74%	49.17%	-9.78%

Correlation

The correlation between WRK and SMH is -0.01, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 5, 2024	-0.01

Return for Risk

WRK vs. SMH — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

WRK

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

SMH

SMH Risk / Return Rank: 96
SMH Sharpe Ratio Rank: 97
SMH Sortino Ratio Rank: 94
SMH Omega Ratio Rank: 94
SMH Calmar Ratio Rank: 97
SMH Martin Ratio Rank: 97

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

WRK vs. SMH - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for WestRock Company (WRK) and VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

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.

	WRK	SMH	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	4.66	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	4.60	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.66	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	10.63	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	38.91	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	WRK	SMH	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-84.96%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-14.93%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-35.74%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-45.30%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-45.30%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	0.00%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-41.01%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	4.07%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	WRK	SMH	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	17.29%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	28.18%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	34.14%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	35.68%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	32.95%	—

Dividends

WRK vs. SMH - Dividend Comparison

WRK has not paid dividends to shareholders, while SMH's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.17%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF	0.17%	0.31%	0.44%	0.60%	1.18%	0.51%	0.69%	1.50%	1.88%	1.43%	0.80%	2.14%
WRK WestRock Company	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both WRK and SMH in my portfolio?

WRK and SMH have a correlation of -0.01, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.