SMH vs STHH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF compared with STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
TTM yield · Annual
STHH
STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- STHH yields more today: 0.65% vs 0.20% (forward).
- SMH pays once a year; STHH pays every quarter.
- Over the last year STHH delivered the higher total return: +77.7% vs +70.9% (price change plus payouts).
- STHH is cheaper to own: 0.19% vs 0.35% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | SMH | STHH |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $556.70 | $9.84 |
| TTM yield | 0.20% | 1.05% |
| Forward yield | 0.20% | 0.65% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.105 | $0.064 |
| Payment frequency | Annual | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) | Dec 15, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.35% | 0.19% |
| 1-year payout growth | +3.2% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +8.0% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 2 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 64/100 | 58/100 |
| 1-year total return | +70.9% | +77.7% |
| 1-year price return | +70.6% | +75.9% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 74.9B | 2.0M |
| Years paying | 13.8 | 0.8 |
| Sector / category | Technology | Technology |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| SMH | STHH | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 18.0 | 1,016.4 |
| Income per year | $20 | $65 |
| Income per month (avg) | $2 | $5 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model SMH · Model STHH
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMH Dec 21, 2026 | Dec 26, 2026 | $1.105 | Est. |
| STHH Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.016 | Est. |
| STHH Mar 16, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.016 | Est. |
| STHH Jun 15, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.016 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
SMHSTHH
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, SMH or STHH?
STHH currently has the higher trailing yield: SMH yields 0.20% and STHH yields 1.05%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do SMH and STHH pay?
SMH pays once a year and STHH pays every quarter. SMH's next ex-date is Dec 21, 2026 and STHH's is Dec 15, 2026.
Is SMH or STHH better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. SMH and STHH differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.