VanEck Semiconductor ETF $SMH Shares Purchased by Surience Private Wealth LLC

Surience Private Wealth LLC boosted its position in shares of VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) by 1,174.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 7,815 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,202 shares during the period. VanEck Semiconductor ETF makes up 3.2% of Surience Private Wealth LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 10th biggest holding. Surience Private Wealth LLC’s holdings in VanEck Semiconductor ETF were worth $2,996,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of SMH. Bank of America Corp DE raised its position in shares of VanEck Semiconductor ETF by 170.8% during the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 12,174,182 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,384,288,000 after buying an additional 7,678,318 shares during the period. Morgan Stanley grew its position in VanEck Semiconductor ETF by 4.8% in the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 2,657,540 shares of the company’s stock worth $957,061,000 after acquiring an additional 121,815 shares during the period. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. increased its stake in VanEck Semiconductor ETF by 158.7% during the fourth quarter. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. now owns 1,198,897 shares of the company’s stock worth $431,759,000 after acquiring an additional 735,425 shares during the last quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia raised its position in VanEck Semiconductor ETF by 24,986.6% in the third quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 755,107 shares of the company’s stock valued at $246,437,000 after purchasing an additional 752,097 shares during the period. Finally, Focus Partners Wealth lifted its stake in shares of VanEck Semiconductor ETF by 906.5% in the 4th quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 745,768 shares of the company’s stock valued at $268,562,000 after purchasing an additional 671,673 shares during the last quarter.

More VanEck Semiconductor ETF News

Here are the key news stories impacting VanEck Semiconductor ETF this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Fundstrat’s Tom Lee said the recent sharp drop in SMH and related chip ETFs has historically been a strong buying opportunity, arguing these kinds of one-day declines often precede rebounds. Nvidia’s Upbeat Forecast Lifts SMH’s Earnings Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Nvidia’s upbeat forecast is improving the earnings outlook for semiconductor companies held by SMH, reinforcing the view that AI demand is still supporting the industry. Nvidia’s Upbeat Forecast Lifts SMH’s Earnings Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts said a 2027 memory shortage could keep Micron and other memory-chip names strong through 2028, which would benefit semiconductor ETF exposure if the cycle tightens as expected. Cantor’s CJ Muse Says a 2027 Memory Squeeze Could Power Micron’s Earnings Through 2028
• Positive Sentiment: Broad market commentary also points to the AI trade expanding beyond the biggest tech names, supporting continued investor interest in semiconductor funds like SMH. Beyond Mag 7: MANGOS or Big-10 ETFs Will Likely Rule Ahead
• Neutral Sentiment: VanEck launched a new China semiconductor ETF, expanding its semiconductor lineup, but the launch is more of a product development story than a direct near-term driver for SMH. VanEck Launches SMHC, Offering Pure-Play Access to China’s Semiconductor Build-Out
• Negative Sentiment: SMH was hit hard in the prior session as chip stocks sold off across the sector, reflecting broad risk-off sentiment in AI and technology names. South Korea’s tech rout spills into US semiconductor ETFs ahead of Micron’s make-or-break report
• Negative Sentiment: South Korea’s tech rout, including weakness in memory-chip stocks, is spilling into U.S. semiconductor ETFs and adding pressure on SMH ahead of Micron’s upcoming report. South Korea’s tech rout spills into US semiconductor ETFs ahead of Micron’s make-or-break report
• Negative Sentiment: SK Hynix’s planned U.S. listing could make the stock easier to buy directly, potentially drawing some demand away from South Korea-focused funds and partially reshaping semiconductor fund flows. SK Hynix Stock Will List in the U.S. What That Means for South Korea and Chip Funds.

VanEck Semiconductor ETF Stock Down 0.8%

Shares of VanEck Semiconductor ETF stock opened at $617.00 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $71.69 billion, a PE ratio of 34.83 and a beta of 1.72. VanEck Semiconductor ETF has a 52 week low of $272.16 and a 52 week high of $671.83. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $563.44 and its 200-day simple moving average is $451.55.

About VanEck Semiconductor ETF

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 index, a market-cap-weighted index of 25 of the largest US-listed semiconductors companies. SMH was launched on May 5, 2000 and is managed by VanEck.