SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETFETF · Themes$569.77−$24.30 (-4.09%)as of market close, Aug 18, 2026
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SMH weekly returns
VanEck Semiconductor ETF has averaged 0.29% per week, positive in 56% of weeks. Week-by-week returns for VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) below, through August 18, 2026 — the table lists the most recent weeks; the bar chart plots the last 2 years.
Average week
+0.3%
1367 weeks
Best week
+24.1%
Apr 12, 2001
Worst week
-25.9%
Sep 21, 2001
Positive weeks
56%
of all weeks
VanEck Semiconductor ETF weekly returns#
| Week ending | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | -3.1% | |
| Aug 14, 2026 | +0.9% | |
| Aug 7, 2026 | +7.8% | |
| Jul 31, 2026 | -3.7% | |
| Jul 24, 2026 | +0.8% | |
| Jul 17, 2026 | -8.9% | |
| Jul 10, 2026 | +3.2% | |
| Jul 2, 2026 | -3.2% | |
| Jun 26, 2026 | -7.3% | |
| Jun 18, 2026 | +6.4% | |
| Jun 12, 2026 | +8.8% | |
| Jun 5, 2026 | -4.9% | |
| May 29, 2026 | +3.9% | |
| May 22, 2026 | +3.6% | |
| May 15, 2026 | -1.8% |
Weekly total return (since Aug 30, 2024)
-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%
20252026
Methodology#
Weekly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from SMH's split- and dividend-adjusted weekly (ISO week) closes. The table shows the most recent 260 weeks and the bar chart the most recent 104. 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 weekly return?
- VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) has averaged about 0.29% per week, positive in roughly 56% of weeks. The best week was Apr 12, 2001 (+24.1%) and the worst was Sep 21, 2001 (-25.9%).