SMH — VanEck Semiconductor ETF
25 holdings · VanEck · data as of 2026-03-31
Sector breakdown
Technology 81%
Unclassified 18.9%
Sectors assigned via S&P 500 sector-ETF membership; small-cap and international holdings appear as Unclassified. See methodology.
Overlaps most with
SMH vs SOXQ 74.1% SMH vs SOXX 70.2% SMH vs XLK 47.4% SMH vs FTEC 41% SMH vs VGT 37.1% SMH vs QYLD 31.7%
Tax-loss harvesting partners for SMH
Investors harvesting a loss in SMH often look for a fund with similar — but not identical — exposure to stay invested without triggering the wash-sale rule. Overlap is one useful lens; funds tracking the same index are widely considered risky swaps regardless of ticker. Not tax advice — confirm with a professional.
| Candidate | Overlap with SMH | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| SOXQ Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 74.1% | similar exposure, different basket |
| SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF | 70.2% | similar exposure, different basket |
| XLK Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 47.4% | looser substitute |
| FTEC Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 41% | looser substitute |