VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF is rated a Buy, driven by top holdings' complementary positions across AI infrastructure, supporting robust revenue and free cash flow growth. SMHX's concentrated portfolio—over 45% in NVDA, AVGO, and AMD—benefits from diversification within AI, enabling participation in multiple growth vectors rather than a single application. Despite high valuations and low current yield, SMHX's capital appreciation and anticipated dividend growth from strong cash flows outweigh expense and yield concerns.
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.
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.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 9,107 | $581,830 | $516,831.36 | -$64,998.64 | -11.17% |
| KMT Kirk M. Tokheim Ameritas Advisory Services LLC | 317 | $11,798.74 | $17,771.72 | $5,972.98 | 50.62% |
Dave Reichert Echo45 Advisors LLC | 17,480 | $677,965.1 | $979,054.8 | $301,089.7 | 44.41% |
Leonid Berline ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP Inc. | 57 | $3,455 | $3,158.94 | -$296.06 | -8.57% |
Rachel Faulk Cape Investment Advisory Inc. | 1,225 | $76,815.53 | $68,676.19 | -$8,139.34 | -10.6% |
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The entity described is an investment fund that primarily focuses on the semiconductor industry, specifically targeting fabless semiconductor companies. These companies are characterized by their business model, which does not involve the direct manufacturing (fabrication) of semiconductor devices; instead, they design and sell hardware and delegate the manufacturing to specialized semiconductor foundries. The investment approach of the fund adheres to the criterion that at least 80% of its total assets must be invested in securities that are included in its benchmark index, the Fabless Index. This benchmark is specifically composed of U.S.-listed common stocks of companies that generate at least 50% of their revenue from the semiconductor sector and are considered fabless. It is important to note that this fund is classified as non-diversified, implying a concentrated investment strategy in the semiconductor sector, which may involve higher risks and volatility compared to diversified funds.
The main product offered by the fund is its investment vehicle targeting the fabless semiconductor industry. This focus allows investors an opportunity to invest in a curated index of fabless semiconductor companies, leveraging the growth and innovation in the semiconductor industry without the need for direct investment in individual stocks. Below is a breakdown of the fund's primary offering: