Archvest Wealth Advisors Inc. Purchases 3,658 Shares of VanEck Semiconductor ETF $SMH

Archvest Wealth Advisors Inc. lifted its position in shares of VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) by 303.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 4,862 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,658 shares during the quarter. VanEck Semiconductor ETF comprises 0.5% of Archvest Wealth Advisors Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 20th biggest holding. Archvest Wealth Advisors Inc.’s holdings in VanEck Semiconductor ETF were worth $1,630,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. WealthCollab LLC bought a new stake in shares of VanEck Semiconductor ETF during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Core Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of VanEck Semiconductor ETF during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $36,000. CENTRAL TRUST Co boosted its position in shares of VanEck Semiconductor ETF by 66.7% during the fourth quarter. CENTRAL TRUST Co now owns 120 shares of the company’s stock valued at $43,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares in the last quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of VanEck Semiconductor ETF during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Finally, Bogart Wealth LLC boosted its position in shares of VanEck Semiconductor ETF by 112.9% during the fourth quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 132 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,000 after purchasing an additional 70 shares in the last quarter.

VanEck Semiconductor ETF Stock Up 0.9%

NASDAQ SMH opened at $637.90 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $74.12 billion, a PE ratio of 34.83 and a beta of 1.70. VanEck Semiconductor ETF has a twelve month low of $248.36 and a twelve month high of $642.77. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $497.42 and its 200 day moving average is $422.49.

Key VanEck Semiconductor ETF News

Here are the key news stories impacting VanEck Semiconductor ETF this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighted that AI demand is shifting beyond just chips into broader infrastructure, with VanEck’s new RACK ETF aimed at data-center buildout reinforcing bullish sentiment for semiconductor and adjacent AI hardware exposure. AI gold rush moves beyond chips: VanEck’s new RACK ETF captures data center buildout
• Positive Sentiment: ETF flow data showed VanEck registering $1.4 billion in inflows, which suggests strong investor demand for the firm’s products and a favorable backdrop for SMH sentiment. ETF League Tables: VanEck Registers Inflows of $1.4B
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentators continued to point to SMH as a leading way to benefit from AI spending, with May performance and sector rotation keeping semiconductor ETFs in focus. Here’s Why the VanEck Semiconductor ETF Soared in May And Is a Great Way to Play AI Spending
• Positive Sentiment: NVIDIA’s push into the PC market with a new AI chip also lifted enthusiasm for tech ETFs with heavy semiconductor exposure, which can support SMH because of its concentration in chip leaders. Tech ETFs to Buy as NVIDIA Sets Foot Into PC Market via New AI Chip
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports that Europe is pushing “tech sovereignty” and boosting domestic chip and cloud capacity may affect the competitive landscape over time, but the immediate impact on SMH is unclear. EU targets Big Tech dependence with ‘made-in-Europe’ drive
• Neutral Sentiment: Other ETF commentary noted SMH as a possible buy based on historical patterns, but this was more of a general market observation than a new company-specific catalyst. Now Could Be the Time to Buy These 2 ETFS
• Negative Sentiment: There were no major clearly negative semiconductor-specific developments in the latest batch of articles; broader volatility themes, such as geopolitical risk, could weigh on markets generally, but the direct impact on SMH was limited. Will Iran Peace Talks Hit a Roadblock? ETFs to Play

About VanEck Semiconductor ETF

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 index, a market-cap-weighted index of 25 of the largest US-listed semiconductors companies. SMH was launched on May 5, 2000 and is managed by VanEck.