Semiconductor ETF Performance Outpaces S&P 500 in 2026
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Updated Sep 20
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What happened
As of September 20, 2026, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF generated a total return of about 59% for the year. This figure is substantially higher than the S&P 500, which gained about 12% over the same period. Historically, the chip-focused fund has beaten the S&P 500 in eight of the last ten calendar years.
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Why it matters
The strong performance of the semiconductor ETF indicates significant outperformance relative to the broader market index. Over the decade from 2015 through 2025, the fund's total return amounted to nearly 1,400%, compared to about four times the return of the S&P 500 index.
Companies are currently being benchmarked against the S&P 500 index.
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