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VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) Technical Analysis & Indicators

SMH currently has fresh readings for SMA 50, SMA 200, EMA 20, MACD, RSI 14, and more, with derived tape context from the same rows.

Section freshness

Prices as of Sep 21, 4:00 PM EDT · Fundamentals checked Sep 21, 8:00 PM EDT

Market pulse

$596.03

SMH

+4.02%

Day range

$578.56 - $598.62

Market value

$75.12B

Volume

9.8M

Last tick

Sep 21, 4:00 PM EDT

52-week position

79%

$313.60 - $671.83

Tape read

SMH tape is bullish on the 30D read.

SMH is above the long-term trend; RSI momentum is balanced momentum. Start with the available headline checks, then open advanced detail for the specialist indicator matrix.

1D tape

Strong bullish

75/100 · 59% confidence

30D tape

Bullish

68/100 · 53% confidence

3M tape

Bullish

68/100 · 56% confidence

1Y tape

Strong bullish

73/100 · 55% confidence

Divergence alert

SMH has no major trend-momentum divergence.

Trend and momentum inputs are close enough that the cleaner read is the headline tape score, not a special divergence warning.

Trend

67

Momentum

61

Scoring model

Active indicators drive SMH's tape score

The headline tape cards above are calculated from rows that returned usable values. Each horizon uses its own lookback profile, and momentum-family weights are capped so MACD cannot drown out trend, volatility, and flow.

Available indicators

9

TECHi history-derived fallback

Availability adjusted

Active rows only

The model scores the weighted votes returned by the active indicator set.

Horizon-aware

Fast, swing, and long-term profiles

Short windows lean on fast momentum; 6M and 1Y reads use slower trend and averaged momentum proxies.

Confirmed by flow

VWAP, MFI, OBV and A/D caps

Volume and money-flow inputs validate momentum while family caps prevent a single indicator cluster from owning the score.

Extended horizon timeline6 checks

7D

Strong bullish

75

8 signals61% confidence

15D

Bullish

68

8 signals53% confidence

6M

Bullish

68

8 signals56% confidence

3Y

Strong bullish

74

8 signals35% confidence

5Y

Strong bullish

74

8 signals35% confidence

10Y

Strong bullish

74

8 signals35% confidence

Core technical matrix

SMH indicators that returned usable rows

Updated Sep 21, 2026

Trend

IndicatorValueConditionStatus
SMA 50i
$564.48
Spot +5.59%Bullish support
SMA 200i
$488.42
Spot +22.03%Bullish support
EMA 20i
$563.56
Spot +5.76%Bullish support

Momentum

IndicatorValueConditionStatus
MACDi
0.62
Signal -2.71 · Hist 3.33Improving momentum
RSI 14i
61.09
As of Sep 21, 2026Balanced momentum

Volatility

IndicatorValueConditionStatus
BBANDS 20i
$559.60
Upper $586.63 · Lower $532.58Upper-band pressure
ATR 14i
$17.10
Spot +3385.72%Bullish support
Advanced detailView specialist moving averages and MACD detailOpen

MACD momentum

MACD0.62Signal-2.71
May 13Jul 20Sep 21

MACD crossing above the signal line usually marks improving momentum; crossing below usually marks fading momentum. TECHi does not treat either as a standalone trade signal.

Additional available indicators

STOCHi

STOCH

95.75

K 95.75 · D 77.01

NATR 14i

NATR

+2.87%

As of Sep 21, 2026

Technical methodology

SMH technical setup without black-box chart widgets.

This page separates trend, momentum, volatility, volume, and cycle indicators. The horizon score is a weighted read-through from available technical indicator rows, with trend weights scaled by recent volatility, volume rows used as confirmation, and longer horizons acting as a directional filter on short-term tape moves. It is not a price target or standalone trade recommendation.

Frequently asked

Common questions.

What do the SMH technical indicators show?

The page separates the available VanEck Semiconductor ETF trend, momentum, moving-average, and signal-spread values so conflicting signals remain visible instead of being collapsed into one score.

How current are the SMH technicals?

The SMH indicators are recalculated from the most recent daily price history available, so they reflect the latest completed sessions rather than a fixed snapshot.

Can I trade SMH using only these technicals?

No. Technical indicators are research context, not a trading system. Compare the values shown with current news, financial data, and the price history that is actually available for SMH.

How to use this page

Use this to separate price confirmation from headline noise.

Best for Trend, momentum, moving averages, volatility, and risk of a failed breakout.

Weak when Markets are event-driven and indicators lag the news that moved the tape.

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