Is the VanEck Semiconductor ETF the Right ETF to Own as We Head Into June?
The VanEck Semiconductor ETF has seen significant returns, outperforming other major ETFs. However, the semiconductor industry faces challenges such as inflation and potential interest rate hikes. Investors must weigh the ETF's top-heavy portfolio and valuation against ongoing demand for semiconductor chips.
- ▪The VanEck Semiconductor ETF has returned 327% over the past three years.
- ▪The global semiconductor industry is projected to reach $975 billion in sales by 2026.
- ▪Nvidia makes up nearly 18% of the VanEck Semiconductor ETF's portfolio.
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Is the VanEck Semiconductor ETF the Right ETF to Own as We Head Into June? David Dierking, The Motley Fool Fri, May 22, 2026 at 7:05 AM PDT 4 min read Unless you've been completely off the grid for the past few years, you probably know that semiconductor stocks have been some of Wall Street's hottest investments. Over just the past three years, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SMH) has returned an astonishing 327%. That far outpaces the 117% return of the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ: QQQ) and the 85% return of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO). Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on a little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly," providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need.
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