Over the past year, the First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (FTXL) returned 67.35%, outperforming the popular VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), which returned 44.09%. However, over longer periods like five and ten years, SMH has significantly outperformed FTXL. Both ETFs track different indexes with distinct stock selection methods, affecting their performance and volatility. Investors should consider tax implications and market conditions before switching between these funds.
SMH (VanEck Semiconductor ETF) trades at USD 510.20 on Pluang as of Nov 03, 2026 05:51 WIB, down 2.42% in one day. The ETF's market cap stands at $66.44 billion with a 52-week high of $668.91 and low of $325.10. Pluang investors hold SMH for an average of 104 days, with 81% of order activity on the buy side.
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