VanEck Semiconductor
TER
0.35%
Hist. return*
~14%
Overview
VanEck Semiconductor is an ETF (exchange-traded fund) managed by VanEck that tracks the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 10% Capped index, giving exposure to a specific thematic sector with a 0.35% annual fee (TER). Being accumulating, it automatically reinvests dividends, which maximizes the compounding effect. Its risk indicator is 6/7, domiciled in Irlanda and denominated in USD.
Full factsheet
- ISIN
- IE00BMC38736
- Ticker
- SMH
- Index
- MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 10% Capped
- TER
- 0.35%
- Hist. return*
- ~14%
- Replication
- Physical
- Distribution
- Accumulating
- Currency
- USD
- Domicile
- Irlanda
- Risk
- 6/7
Catalog last reviewed on 15/07/2026.
Quick X-ray
- It would take about 5 years and 3 months to double your investment (rule of 72, on its TER-net return).
- €300/month for 20 years would become about €376,056 (net of TER, constant return).
- Compared to Xtrackers MSCI World Energy (TER 0.25%), this higher TER would cost you about €5,281 less over 20 years, at the same gross return.
Illustrative figures using the fund's constant orientative return, not a prediction or a backtest.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ISIN of VanEck Semiconductor?+
The ISIN of VanEck Semiconductor is IE00BMC38736, with ticker SMH. You can use it to search for it at your broker or on the official factsheet.
What fee (TER) does VanEck Semiconductor charge?+
Its TER is 0.35% per year. Over long periods, the gap between a low and a high TER can eat up a very significant share of your final wealth: try it in the "Fees" tab of the calculator.
Does VanEck Semiconductor pay dividends or reinvest them?+
It's accumulating (Acc): it automatically reinvests the index's dividends with nothing for you to do, and no tax event until you sell.
Is VanEck Semiconductor a good option for long-term investing?+
It depends on your profile and horizon. It tracks MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 10% Capped with a 6/7 risk level and a 0.35% TER — objective facts, but not personalized advice. Simulate different scenarios in the calculator before deciding.
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* Indicative long-term annualized historical return of the benchmark index, not the fund. Always check the up-to-date TER, risk and data in the official factsheet linked. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.