VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2024 | $1.07 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 |
| December 22, 2023 | $1.04 | 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 |
| December 23, 2022 | $2.40 | 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 |
| December 27, 2021 | $1.57 | 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 |
| December 28, 2020 | $1.50 | 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-22 |
Dividends Summary
- VanEck Semiconductor ETF has issued 18 dividend payments over the past 16 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 270 days ago, on December 24, 2024
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $2.401 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $0.92 per share.
Company News
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Nvidia faces a double whammy - potential export restrictions on AI chips and $10 billion in postponed orders from major tech companies. This could impact semiconductor-focused ETFs like SMH, SOXX, and XSD.
Wall Street wrapped up a blockbuster first half of the year. In the current scenario, investors should bet on ETFs that were winners in the first half and have a solid Zacks ETF Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).