Growth of $10,000 in SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF · VanEck
A $10,000 investment compounding at SMH’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 34.9% would reach $3,971,469 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.35% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (55.9%) | At 5-year avg (34.9%) | At 10-year avg (34.9%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $92,064 | $44,724 | $44,641 |
| 10 years | $847,584 | $200,025 | $199,285 |
| 15 years | $7,803,220 | $894,598 | $889,638 |
| 20 years | $71,839,804 | $4,001,017 | $3,971,469 |
| 25 years | $661,388,176 | $17,894,230 | $17,729,192 |
| 30 years | $6,089,024,359 | $80,030,515 | $79,145,590 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in SMH be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 34.9%, $10,000 in SMH would grow to about $199,285 in 10 years and $3,971,469 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is SMH's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, SMH's annualized total returns were 55.9% over 3 years, 34.9% over 5 years, 34.9% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.35% expense ratio.