SMHX Distribution History & Yield
VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) | Dec 23, 2026 | $0.009 | $0.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SMHX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.009 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 2 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much SMHX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 133,334 | $7,470,667 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 666,667 | $37,353,333 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,333,334 | $74,706,665 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.02%. $10,000 in SMHX would currently pay about $2 a year ($0 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SMHX distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $0.009 | -18.2% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 | $0.011 | — |
Payout risk check
SMHX does not have enough distribution history for a consistency score yet.
Its share price moved +59.3% over the past year.
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About VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund’s benchmark index. The Fabless Index is composed of U.S.-listed common stocks of companies that derive at least 50% of their revenues from the semiconductor industry and operate as fabless semiconductor companies. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Technology. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2024. 2 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SMHX distribution FAQ
When is SMHX's next ex-distribution date?
SMHX'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 $0.009 per share, expected on Dec 23, 2026.
How often does SMHX pay distributions?
SMHX pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.009 per share with an ex-date of Dec 22, 2025.
What is SMHX's distribution yield?
SMHX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.02%, based on $0.009 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $56.03. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.009 per share, is 0.02%.
How much does SMHX pay per share?
SMHX pays about $0.009 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.009 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $0.90 a year.
Has SMHX grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, SMHX's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of SMHX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.02%, you would need about 133,334 shares of SMHX (roughly $7,470,667 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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