SMH ETF Investors: Watch Hyperscaler Capex Guidance at July Earnings Calls

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) closed at $599, after gaining roughly 146% over the past year and nearly 20% in May alone. The move highlights sustained strength in semiconductor exposure and strong investor risk appetite toward the AI and broader technology complex. The article is descriptive rather than event-driven, so immediate market impact is limited.

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The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) closed at $599, after gaining roughly 146% over the past year and nearly 20% in May alone. The move highlights sustained strength in semiconductor exposure and strong investor risk appetite toward the AI and broader technology complex. The article is descriptive rather than event-driven, so immediate market impact is limited.