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SMH vs SOXX

Vaneck Semiconductor ETF vs Ishares Semiconductor ETF

Over their shared history — 2011-08 to 2026-09, about 15 years — SMH returned 28.12% a year versus 26.63% for SOXX, with worst peak-to-trough falls of -40.05% and -40.71% respectively (dividends reinvested). Past performance doesn't predict future results.

SMH SOXXBoth re-based to 100 at 2011-08, the start of their shared window
Metric · shared window 2011-08 – 2026-09SMHSOXX
CAGR (annualized return)28.12%26.63%
Volatility (annualized)25.57%27.24%
Worst drawdown-40.05%-40.71%
Sharpe ratio1.040.95
Each fund on its own — windows differ, not directly comparable
CAGR (full own history)28.12%26.63%
Worst drawdown (full own history)-40.05%-40.71%
Data window2011-08 – 2026-092011-08 – 2026-09

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Ticker pages: SMH · SOXX

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