# VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/SMH · data as of 2026-10-22 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), nexqual.com/SMH" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 523.35 (-5.99% on the day) · last close of Oct 22, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 556.7 · day 520.53–540.86 · 52w 315.05–671.83 · market cap null · NGM

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +52.3% vs S&P 500 +14.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) |
|---|---|
| Total return | +52.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% |
| Per year | +52.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 40.2% |
| Max drawdown | -24.6% (Jun 2026→Jul 2026) |

## Peers
SOXX (iShares PHLX SOX Semiconductor ) USD 475.69 -6.79% · XLK (State Street Technology Select ) USD 182.34 -3.29% · VGT (Vanguard Information Tech ETF) USD 118.6 -2.99% · XLE (State Street Energy Select Sect) USD 67.57 -0.87% · XLF (State Street Financial Select S) USD 56.65 +1.09%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/SMH · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 3 | 41.1% | ±3.4% |
| 2026-10-28 | 5 | 46.0% | ±4.7% |
| 2026-10-30 | 7 | 48.3% | ±5.7% |
| 2026-11-02 | 10 | 44.3% | ±6.1% |
| 2026-11-04 | 12 | 45.2% | ±6.8% |
| 2026-11-06 | 14 | 45.6% | ±7.4% |
| 2026-11-13 | 21 | 43.1% | ±8.5% |
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 42.3% | ±9.5% |