For SMH to maintain a CAGR performance similar to the last decade (>24%), there must also be a positive evolution in earnings expectations. Its structure helps: it's hyper-concentrated on the sector's core companies. For many, that's a risk, for me, it's potentially an alpha-driven feature. The fact remains: it trades at a premium, even with earnings expectations still at record highs in the info tech sector.
The semiconductor sector has reported a massive reversal after the worst of the market-wide meltdown in April 2025 and the market's fears surrounding the potentially slowing AI spending cadence. With SMH's top three holdings delivering double beat performances and raised future guidance, it is unsurprising that the consensus have raised their forward estimates. On the other hand, it is apparent that their rallies may have occurred overly fast and furious, as observed in the ETF's expensive valuations compared to its peers.
The Nasdaq's "V" bottom recovery has defied bearish predictions, driven by a pause in tariffs and strong tech earnings, particularly in AI sectors. Semiconductor investors should stay confident, as AI growth fears were overstated, with Nvidia's transition to Blackwell and TSMC's investments anchoring the AI thesis. Despite cyclical headwinds in non-AI segments, the semiconductor industry's forward P/E and PEG ratios suggest a buying opportunity, with resilient price action supporting this view.
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Asset Management Industry | Financial Services Sector | - CEO | XSGO Exchange | US92189F6768 ISIN |
US Country | - Employees | - Last Dividend | 5 May 2023 Last Split | - IPO Date |
The described company operates as an investment fund centered around the semiconductor industry. It commits at least 80% of its total assets to securities that align with its benchmark index, focusing on common stocks and depositary receipts. The scope of investment targets U.S. exchange-listed companies within the semiconductor sector, which includes both medium-sized corporations and international companies listed in the U.S. markets. This fund adopts a non-diversified investment strategy, concentrating its investments in a specific area of the technology sector.
The primary service offered by the fund is investing in securities specific to the semiconductor industry. This includes acquiring common stocks and depositary receipts that are part of the fund's benchmark index. Through these investments, the fund aims to mirror the performance of the semiconductor sector represented by its chosen index.
Investments are primarily focused on companies within the semiconductor industry that are listed on U.S. exchanges. This includes not just U.S.-based companies but also international firms that have their stocks listed in U.S. markets. This strategy provides investors with exposure to the global semiconductor industry while leveraging the regulatory and financial benefits of U.S. market listings.
Among its investment targets, the fund places a significant emphasis on medium-capitalization companies in the semiconductor sector. This approach allows the fund to potentially capture growth opportunities in emerging or rapidly evolving segments of the industry, where such companies frequently operate.