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VanEck Semiconductor ETF Edges Up 0.60% but Remains Deep in Monthly Decline

SMH posted a modest daily gain on September 17, 2026, though the fund continues to struggle under significant pressure over the past month.

By Love Wallet · September 17, 2026

VanEck Semiconductor ETF Edges Up 0.60% but Remains Deep in Monthly Decline
Price
$545.4
24h
+0.60%
1 week
-5.03%
1 month
-8.18%

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) closed at $545.4 on September 17, 2026, rising 0.60% over the prior 24-hour period. The daily uptick offered a measure of relief for investors tracking the fund, though it did little to offset broader losses recorded in recent weeks.

Looking back over the past seven days, SMH has declined 5.03%, reflecting sustained selling pressure across the semiconductor space. The 30-day picture is even more pronounced, with the fund down 8.18% over that stretch, underscoring a difficult stretch for the sector.

The combination of a modest daily recovery against a backdrop of steep weekly and monthly losses suggests the fund remains in a challenged technical position. SMH tracks a basket of semiconductor and semiconductor-equipment companies, making it a widely followed barometer for the broader chip industry.

No market capitalization figure was available for the fund at the time of publication.

Market data is provided for informational purposes only and may be delayed. Nothing in this article is financial advice.

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