What investor type does VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) fit best in FoxScore?

VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) fits a more opportunity-seeking investor type in FoxScore: performance is the strongest sub-score. That suggests above-average historical returns — but check stability to ensure the performance wasn’t “paid for” with high volatility or deep drawdowns.

How meaningful is the available history for VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)?

VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.

What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?

FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.

Analysis for VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)

SMH · As of: 02/17/2026

Basic information

Type: ETF

Region: Global

Sector: Semiconductors

TER: 0.4 %

History

Available history:15.0 years

Last tradingday:02/17/2026

Description & usage

This sector ETF tracks a semiconductor-focused index and holds companies across the semiconductor value chain. Performance reflects price moves and dividends from the constituents, minus ongoing fees (TER). It is used to gain targeted exposure to chip makers and related suppliers that operate globally. Because it concentrates on a single technology segment, diversification is lower than in broad-market ETFs.

Scale: 0 = weak, 50 = average, 100 = top

Analysis summary

VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) (SMH) currently has a total score of 79 points, placing it in the strong range. The score is made up of Performance (94), Stability (52) and Trend (80). The profile is clearly uneven: Performance stands out while Stability is more neutral.

Performance scores 94 points (very strong). Key strength: 10Y return at 1,643.7 %. Even the weakest return is still strong in absolute terms: 1Y return at 62.1 %. This suggests stronger long-term than short-term performance.

Stability scores 52 points (neutral). Key strength: CAGR/drawdown ratio at 0.73. Weaker metric: volatility (365d, annualized) at 37.2 %. That implies elevated swings. Higher Stability points are better and typically reflect calmer swings and smaller drawdowns—but prices can still fall.

Trend scores 80 points (very strong). Key strength: Price is about 27.8 % above SMA200. Even the weakest metric remains solid in absolute terms: SMA50 distance at 6.5 %.

Overall, the profile has a clear strength in Performance, while Stability is the main limiter. On a metric level, CAGR/drawdown ratio stands out, while volatility (365d, annualized) is the main weak spot.

(Historical evaluation, not investment advice.)

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Overall score

strong

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FAQ

What investor type does VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) fit best in FoxScore?: VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) fits a more opportunity-seeking investor type in FoxScore: performance is the strongest sub-score. That suggests above-average historical returns — but check stability to ensure the performance wasn’t “paid for” with high volatility or deep drawdowns.
How meaningful is the available history for VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)?: VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.
What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?: FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.