Should You Invest in the VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Technology - Semiconductors segment of the equity market, look no further than the VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on August 27, 2024.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 1, 2026

AI Theme Still Running Hot as Nvidia Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates

Heading into Q2 fiscal 2027 earnings, the capital markets wondered if the vaunted chipmaking giant Nvidia still has its mojo. Despite rallying to atmospheric levels over the past three years, this massive upside is already baked into its stock price.

ETF Trends • Aug 27, 2026

Bet on Smart Money With These Stocks & ETFs

Institutional investors are becoming more selective on AI and tech. Here are the stocks and ETFs that could help investors follow the smart money.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 19, 2026

AI-Driven Chip Rally Hits a Speed Bump: Buy the Dip in ETFs?

AI chip stocks hit a sharp correction, but strong earnings and AI demand suggest the pullback may be a dip-buying opportunity for semiconductor ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 20, 2026

This Semiconductor ETF Is Up 58% This Year and Doesn't Own TSMC

The VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMHX) has ripped higher in 2026, gaining 58.48% year to date through July 6, and it does not own a single share of the world's largest chipmaker.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 7, 2026

This Semiconductor ETF Is Up 54% This Year and Refuses to Own Intel

A semiconductor ETF has ripped higher in 2026 without owning one of the most recognizable chip names on the market.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 6, 2026

SMHX Has 2 Growth Catalysts At Play Across Advanced And Analog Semis

VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX) offers concentrated exposure to capital-light semiconductor developers positioned for multi-tiered growth cycles. SMHX benefits from surging data center investment, AI-driven chip demand, and cyclical upswing in analog and microcontroller segments. Purpose-built chips and analog sector M&A activity provide additional growth catalysts, with SMHX poised for market-beating returns.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 15, 2026

Look to State Street, Invesco, VanEck for Top-Performing ETFs in 2026

The top-performing non-leveraged ETFs of 2026 span a distinct blend of digital assets, next-generation semiconductor technology, and localized international equity plays. For advisors assessing portfolio allocations heading into the second half of the year, these performance figures highlight a sustained risk-on appetite among investors.

ETF Trends • Jun 4, 2026

Memory Revenues to Nearly Triple in 2026: Semiconductor ETFs to Buy

Semiconductor ETFs like SOXX offer broad exposure as AI-driven memory revenues are projected to nearly triple in 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • May 12, 2026

Semiconductor ETFs: The Trade Broadens

Several years ago, semiconductor ETFs were often viewed as a Nvidia (NVDA) story. With Nvidia driving much of the group's growth and performance, some investors questioned the need for broader exposure.

ETF Trends • May 7, 2026