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SMH vs SOXX: the verdict
How SMH and SOXX compare today, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
The verdict
CleaRank Financial AI favours
SOXX
SMH
SOXX
55/100
AI score
64/100
+54.2%
1-year change
+68.1%
35.1%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
43.6%
39.8
RSI (14-day)
45.4
The verdict
The gap is narrow, and none of the individual factors pulls the two far apart.
Outlook
SMH sits between its 50-day average at $574.17 and its 200-day at $516.25.
Price, side by side
Both prices start at 0% on the first day of the period you pick, so the moves compare directly.
Rebased price
-15%-10%-5%0%+5%-11%-14%
Oct '26
-10%0%+10%-1.3%-4.7%
Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
0%+10%+20%+30%+40%+8%+7%
May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
0%+50%+100%+66%+54%
Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26Jun '26Aug '26Oct '26
0%+50%+100%+150%+115%+109%
Sep '24Feb '25Jul '25Dec '25May '26Oct '26
Over 1 year: SMH gained 54.2% and SOXX gained 66.2%, a gap of 12.0 points in SOXX's favour.
Key metrics
Size and recent performance for each.
Size and market performance
SMH
SOXX
$74.9B
Size (net assets / market cap)
$48.4B
10.1M
Volume (shares, last session)
8.4M
64%
Position in 52-week range
63%
-5.7%
Price against 50-day average
-3.7%
Reading
For fees, SOXX is the cheaper fund to hold. Its expense ratio is 0.33%, while SMH charges 0.35%.
Momentum and sentiment
The indicators behind each AI score, side by side.
Indicators side by side
SMH
SOXX
55/100
AI score
64/100
39.8
RSI (14-day)
45.4
-5.7%
Price against 50-day average
-3.7%
+4.9%
Price against 200-day average
+7.9%
Technicals
SMH is in a mixed trend, trading 5.67% below its 50-day average and 4.91% above its 200-day average. Its 14-day RSI is 39.8, in the bearish zone, with the MACD line negative. Its 14-day RSI is 38.0, in the bearish zone, with the MACD line negative. SMH sits higher in its 52-week range, at 64% against 59% for SOXX.
Sentiment
SMH fell 10.71% over the past month and fell 1.26% over three months.
Risk and practical tips
How much each moves, how much return each has paid for that risk, and what to watch if you hold either.
Risk measures
SMH
SOXX
35.1%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
43.6%
1.01
Sharpe ratio
0.95
Risk
SOXX moves more on an average day, 2.52% against 2.17% for SMH. Their worst falls in the price history were 42.6% for SMH (January 2022 to October 2022) and 45.0% for SOXX (December 2021 to October 2022). SOXX moves more on an average day; on the other measures we track the two are close.
ProTips
- For SMH, watch the 20-day EMA at $566.12 above the price and the 200-day SMA at $516.25 below it.
SMH vs SOXX: long-term scenarios
Simulated paths from each price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Simulated growth of $10,000
$50K$100K$121K$116K$29.5K$29.2K
202620282030203220342036
SMH
SOXX
$7,533
Downside, 2036 (10th)
$7,061
$29,535
Base case, 2036 (median)
$29,249
$115,792
Upside, 2036 (90th)
$121,151
In the median simulated path, $10,000 in SMH grows to about $29,500 and $10,000 in SOXX to about $29,200 by 2036. The paths come from each asset's own historical volatility and trend; they are statistical outcomes, not forecasts.
Trade plans for both
Entry, stop and target levels from each moving average and its volatility. Educational, not advice.
Actionable Trade Plans
Select Your Trade Bias
Risk Tolerance
Conservative
3%
Aggressive
Portfolio Value
$
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Position Size: $200 - $300 per asset
SMH
Current: $541.62
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$514.54
Aggressive
$541.62
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$499.10
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
+5% from current
$568.70
+10% from current
$595.78
+15% from current
$622.86
SOXX
Current: $511.06
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$485.51
Aggressive
$511.06
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$470.94
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
+5% from current
$536.61
+10% from current
$562.17
+15% from current
$587.72
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Disclaimer
The content is for educational purposes only. The verdict weighs trend, valuation and risk together. Trading involves risk of loss. Note: The AI favored SOXX based on a weighted view of valuation, momentum and risk, on today's data.
SMH vs SOXX: questions people ask
Answered from the figures on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, SMH or SOXX?+
On CleaRank's model SOXX scores higher, 64/100 (Buy) against 55/100 (Hold) for SMH. This describes the data on this page and is not a personal recommendation.
Which has performed better over the past year, SMH or SOXX?+
Over the past year SOXX has been the stronger performer. Its price climbed 66.24%, while SMH gained 54.25%.
Which is cheaper to own, SMH or SOXX?+
Costs are lower at SOXX, which has an expense ratio of 0.33%. SMH's expense ratio is 0.35%.
Which pays more income, SMH or SOXX?+
Yield favors SOXX, which pays 0.22% against 0.18% for SMH. Because a yield is the payout divided by the price, it moves whenever either of those two changes.
Which is riskier, SMH or SOXX?+
SOXX moves more on an average day; on the other measures we track the two are close. Average daily move: 2.17% for SMH, 2.52% for SOXX. Worst fall in the price history: 42.6% for SMH, 45.0% for SOXX.
Which has stronger momentum right now, SMH or SOXX?+
Both MACD lines are negative. Readings above 70 or below 30 mark stretched momentum.
Which is closer to its 52-week high, SMH or SOXX?+
SMH sits closer to its 52-week high.