VanEck Semiconductor ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,372 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
125% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 178 | Existing positions closed: 79
39% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 363 | Existing positions reduced: 262
9% more funds holding
Funds holding: 869 [Q3] → 943 (+74) [Q4]
0.53% more ownership
Funds ownership: 49.99% [Q3] → 50.52% (+0.53%) [Q4]
1% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $11.9B [Q3] → $11.8B (-$110M) [Q4]
16% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 50 [Q3] → 42 (-8) [Q4]
28% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $4.77B | Put options by funds: $6.66B
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for SMH.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 16 articles about SMH published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
Why Chinese Equities Are Outperforming Wall Street
Has the AI trade moved to China? Why Chinese chipmakers may soon change the semiconductor space.
Positive
Yahoo Finance
4 days ago
Chip stocks climb as markets look to rebound
Chip stocks are climbing today as the stock market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) looks to recover from recent sell-offs, though the S&P semiconductor ETF (XSD) remains down over 15% this year. Jonathan Krinsky, BTIG's chief market technician, joins Catalysts host Madison Mills to discuss the pressures facing the semiconductor industry and key technical indicators for a potential rebound.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
3 Semiconductor Innovations To Watch In 2025
As the semiconductor industry moves to smaller scales, it must overcome several technical challenges. In 2025, we expect three key developments to make headlines: Gate-All-Around transistor designs, Backside Power Delivery, and an increased focus on semiconductor assembly and packaging.
Neutral
CNBC Television
6 days ago
Semis being weak isn't bad for the market, says Renaissance's Jeff deGraaf
Jeff deGraaf, Renaissance Macro, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the sell-off in the market, the VIX and the semi trade.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 week ago
AI-Driven Semiconductor Growth
Following Nvidia's recent earnings report, we discuss the rapid evolution of AI-driven semiconductor demand and the broader implications for the semiconductor industry and investors. In our latest semiconductor outlook discussion, we broke down the latest shifts in AI-driven semiconductor demand, Nvidia's evolving role, and what these trends mean for investors.
Neutral
MarketBeat
1 week ago
These 4 Tech ETFs Just Hit 50-Day Lows—Time to Buy?
It's been a rough few weeks for the S&P 500 as well as other major American economic indicators. The S&P 500 hit its lowest level in four months on Tuesday, erasing its election gains.
Neutral
Reuters
1 week ago
US to hold hearing on China's efforts to boost semiconductor industry
The U.S. Trade Representative's Office will hold a hearing on Tuesday into older Chinese-made "legacy" semiconductors that could heap more U.S. tariffs on chips from China that power everyday goods from autos to washing machines to telecoms gear.
Negative
CNBC
1 week ago
Chipmakers are finding that good earnings aren't enough to please Wall Street
Semiconductor companies at the center of the AI boom have a high bar to clear with investors, and they're struggling to do it. Marvell Technology is the latest example of a company that's seen its stock plunge due to lofty investor expectations.
Negative
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Chip stocks see strong performances punished by markets
CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos reports on the paradox facing chip stocks.
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 week ago
ETF Prime: Islam on New Private Credit ETF & Semiconductor ETFs
On this week's episode of ETF Prime, host Nate Geraci sat down with Roxanna Islam, head of sector & industry research at VettaFi. She shared her thoughts on a groundbreaking private credit ETF, Nvidia's weight in semiconductor ETFs, and crypto pressures.
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