Compare CHIP vs. SMH ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (August 4, 2026 - September 4, 2026)
CHIP
+0.59%
SMH
-1.44%
-6%-4%-2%0%2%4%Aug 4Aug 6Aug 10Aug 12Aug 14Aug 18Aug 20Aug 24Aug 26Aug 28Sep 1Sep 30
Comparison analysis

Amundi MSCI Semiconductors UCITS ETF (CHIP) provides exposure to the World Information Technology segment. VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) belongs to the US Info. Technology segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Technology and Other are CHIP’s top sector exposures, while SMH invests in and Technology as its top 3. CHIP’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA Corp. (28.78%), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (12.06%) and Broadcom Inc. (11.61%). SMH’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA Corp. (20.84%), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (9.58%) and Broadcom Inc. (6.62%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, CHIP is cheaper than SMH, with 0.35%. CHIP has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +€13M vs. +$5.14B for SMH.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +17.37bps (CHIP) and +2.19bps (SMH). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of CHIP and SMH, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

CHIP
Amundi MSCI Semiconductors UCITS ETF Acc - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Global Semiconductors Equities
Share class
Acc
EUR
ISIN
LU1900066033
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to US Semiconductors Equities
ISIN
US92189F6768
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
€110.21
$567.21
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€2.07B
 
Base currency
EUR
USD
 
TER
0.35%
0.35%
 
Rating
Not rated
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
Amundi MSCI Semiconductors UCITS ETF seeks to replicate, as closely as possible, whether the trend is rising or falling, the performance of the MSCI ACWI IMI Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Filtered Index (the "Index"), and to minimize the tracking error between the net asset value of the Sub-Fund and the performance of the Index. The anticipated level of tracking error, under normal market conditions, is indicated in the prospectus of the Sub-Fund. For further information, please refer to the fund prospectus or KID.
VanEck Vectors® Semiconductor ETF (SMH®) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the MVIS® US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index (MVSMHTR), which is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in semiconductor production and equipment.
 
Dividend policy
Capitalization
Distribution
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
+0.59%
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-1.44%
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3 months
-5.60%
-9.63%
 
1 year
+92.21%
+96.19%
 
3 years
+277.27%
+267.15%
 
5 years
+317.41%
+328.85%
 
Month to date
+2.05%
+1.91%
 
Quarter to date
-9.62%
-13.60%
 
Year to date
+56.53%
+57.51%
 
 
Volatility and risk
1 year
3 years
5 years
1 year
3 years
5 years
 
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Perf./Volatility
 
Max drawdown
 
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Exposure
 
Countries
 
Sectors or issuer types
 
Number of holdings
71
25
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
NVIDIA Corp.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Broadcom Inc.
Micron Technology, Inc.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
ASML Holding NV
SK hynix, Inc.
Applied Materials, Inc.
Intel Corp.
Lam Research Corp.
KLA Corp.
Texas Instruments Incorporated
Analog Devices, Inc.
QUALCOMM, Inc.
Tokyo Electron Ltd.
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NVIDIA Corp.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Broadcom Inc.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Micron Technology, Inc.
ASML Holding NV
Applied Materials, Inc.
Texas Instruments Incorporated
Analog Devices, Inc.
Lam Research Corp.
Intel Corp.
KLA Corp.
QUALCOMM, Inc.
Marvell Technology, Inc.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
Not rated
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
1Y cumulative return difference
-
Best
-28.62bps
Worst
-66.25bps
 
Daily return difference
-
Avg
-0.10bps
Worst
-0.80bps
 
 
Sustainability
 
SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about CHIP and SMH

How did CHIP and SMH perform in 2026?

As of 9/4/2026, CHIP has delivered a year-to-date performance of 56.53%, while SMH has returned 57.51%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: CHIP or SMH?

As of 9/4/2026, CHIP has recorded +€427M in net flows YTD, compared to +€6.96B for SMH since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: CHIP or SMH?

As of 9/4/2026, CHIP reported a 1-year volatility of 32.75%, whereas SMH registered volatility 39.63% over the same period.

How do CHIP and SMH differ in sector exposure?

As of 9/4/2026, CHIP is primarily exposed to sectors such as Technology, weight 99.65%. The top sectors in SMH feature Technology, weight 100.00%.

How do CHIP and SMH differ in geographic exposure?

As of 9/4/2026, CHIP has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 70.25%, Taiwan, weight 14.49% and Netherlands, weight 5.56%. The top countries in SMH feature USA, weight 82.05%, Taiwan, weight 9.58% and Netherlands, weight 6.31%.

How do CHIP and SMH differ in terms of holdings?

As of 9/4/2026, CHIP include NVIDIA Corp., weight 28.78%, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., weight 12.06% and Broadcom Inc., weight 11.61%. The top positions in SMH feature NVIDIA Corp., weight 20.84%, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., weight 9.58% and Broadcom Inc., weight 6.62%.

Is CHIP or SMH more diversified?

As of 9/4/2026, CHIP holds 71 securities, with 89.72% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. SMH, by comparison, includes 25 holdings and has 89.44% concentrated in its top 15.

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