SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETFETF · Themes$569.77−$24.30 (-4.09%)as of market close, Aug 18, 2026
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SMH monthly returns
VanEck Semiconductor ETF has averaged 1.47% per month, positive in 59% of months. Month-by-month returns for VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) below, through August 18, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+1.5%
308 months
Best month
+32.2%
Apr 2026
Worst month
-32.5%
Sep 2001
Positive months
59%
of all months
VanEck Semiconductor ETF monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | +5.4% | |
| Jul 2026 | -17.4% | |
| Jun 2026 | +9.3% | |
| May 2026 | +18.2% | |
| Apr 2026 | +32.2% | |
| Mar 2026 | -5.7% | |
| Feb 2026 | +0.7% | |
| Jan 2026 | +12.0% | |
| Dec 2025 | +2.5% | |
| Nov 2025 | -3.0% | |
| Oct 2025 | +11.2% | |
| Sep 2025 | +12.4% | |
| Aug 2025 | +0.5% | |
| Jul 2025 | +3.5% | |
| Jun 2025 | +16.3% |
Monthly total return (since Sep 2021)
-30%-20%-10%+0%+10%+20%+30%
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Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from SMH's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ#
- What is VanEck Semiconductor ETF's average monthly return?
- VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) has averaged about 1.47% per month, positive in roughly 59% of months. The best month was Apr 2026 (+32.2%) and the worst was Sep 2001 (-32.5%).