# VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/SMHX · data as of 2026-10-23 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX), nexqual.com/SMHX" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 52.15 (+0.02% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 52.14 · day 51.55–52.84 · 52w 34.54–68.36 · market cap null · NGM

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +29.9% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +106.8% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2024-08-26) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +29.9% | +106.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +30.0% | +40.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 41.7% | 38.1% |
| Max drawdown | -24.9% (Jun 2026→Jul 2026) | -37.0% (Jan 2025→Mar 2025) |

## Peers
SHOC (Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF) USD 95.75 +0.58% · CHPX (Global X AI Semiconductor & Qua) USD 86.64 +0.95% · SOXQ (Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF) USD 84.82 +0.46% · FTXL (First Trust Nasdaq Semiconducto) USD 214.59 +0.69% · CHPS (Xtrackers Semiconductor Select ) USD 75.28 +0.55%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/SMHX · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 37.1% | ±11.3% |
| 2027-01-15 | 84 | 36.7% | ±16.0% |
| 2027-04-16 | 175 | 38.0% | ±22.8% |