SMH Distribution History & Yield
VanEck Semiconductor ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) | Dec 26, 2026 | $1.105 | $110.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SMH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.105 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 14 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SMH do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,086 | $615,757 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,430 | $3,078,787 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,860 | $6,157,575 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.19%. $10,000 in SMH would currently pay about $19 a year ($2 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SMH distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $1.105 | +3.2% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 | $1.071 | +2.7% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | $1.043 | -13.1% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 | $1.2005 | +52.6% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 | $0.7865 | +4.7% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | $0.751 | -29.2% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Dec 30, 2019 | $1.061 | +29.5% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 | $0.819 | +17.3% |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Dec 22, 2017 | $0.698 | +142.4% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | Dec 23, 2016 | $0.288 | -49.5% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | Dec 28, 2015 | $0.5705 | +80.5% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | Dec 29, 2014 | $0.316 | -4.1% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | Dec 30, 2013 | $0.3295 | -5.9% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | $0.35 | — |
Payout risk check
SMH's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 64/100).
Its share price moved +95.3% over the past year.
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About VanEck Semiconductor ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The index includes common stocks and depositary receipts of U.S. exchange-listed companies in the semiconductor industry. Such companies may include medium-capitalization companies and foreign companies that are listed on a U.S. exchange. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Technology. First distribution on our records: Dec 24, 2012. 14 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SMH distribution FAQ
When is SMH's next ex-distribution date?
SMH's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.105 per share, expected on Dec 26, 2026.
How often does SMH pay distributions?
SMH pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.105 per share with an ex-date of Dec 22, 2025.
What is SMH's distribution yield?
SMH's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.19%, based on $1.105 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $567.01. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.105 per share, is 0.19%.
How much does SMH pay per share?
SMH pays about $1.105 per share each year, which works out to roughly $1.105 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $110.50 a year.
Has SMH grown or cut its distribution?
SMH has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 8.0% a year (+3.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SMH do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.19%, you would need about 1,086 shares of SMH (roughly $615,757 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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