iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech vs VanEck Semiconductor ETF — how do they compare? iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech trades at $33.17 (market cap $264.50M), while VanEck Semiconductor ETF trades at $603.3 (market cap $73.92B). The key difference: VanEck Semiconductor ETF is far larger — about 279.5× iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech's market cap, and VanEck Semiconductor ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals — on Pluang, investors hold iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech for 73 Days and VanEck Semiconductor ETF for 101 Days on average.
| IDRV | SMH | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $264.50M | $73.92B |
Volume | 48,021 | 11,050,892 |
Sector | Sector/Thematic | — |
52-Week High | $45.48 | $668.91 |
52-Week Low | $32.68 | $325.10 |
Typical Hold Time | 73 Days | 101 Days |
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SMH (VanEck Semiconductor ETF) trades at $603.00, down 3.52% on the day, while maintaining a bullish technical signal with strong moving average support. The ETF has delivered exceptional returns, up approximately 69% year-to-date through September 30, 2026, significantly outperforming individual semiconductor leaders like Nvidia. Recent industry developments include AMD's $8.2 billion acquisition of World Labs, expanding AI capabilities, and positive semiconductor market outlooks from major financial institutions.
The semiconductor sector shows strong momentum with Bank of America projecting the global chip market to nearly double by 2030. However, concentration risk in top holdings and potential rotation to equal-weight alternatives present challenges. The ETF's 12% pullback from recent highs offers entry opportunity, though investors should monitor sector rotation trends and geopolitical trade dynamics affecting semiconductor supply chains.
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IDRV invests in global companies at the forefront of self-driving and electric vehicle innovation. It provides exposure to the full EV value chain, including battery technology and autonomous systems, with top holdings like Albemarle, Rivian, and Tesla.
Read more on IDRV →The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the target index. The index includes common stocks and depositary receipts of US exchange-listed companies in the semiconductor industry. Such companies may include medium-capitalization companies and foreign companies that are listed on a US exchange. The fund is non-diversified.
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