VANECK SEMICONDUCTOR ETF (SMH) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:SMH • US92189F6768
We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to SMH. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, SMH is showing a nice and steady performance.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- Looking at the yearly performance, SMH did better than 90% of all other stocks. On top of that, SMH also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
- SMH is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
- In the last month SMH has a been trading in the 374.24 - 420.60 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
- Prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity.
- SMH has an average volume of 7000570 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
SMH has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 415.04. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.
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4 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 401.64 to 408.70. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @393.75 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 381.06 to 386.20. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @369.50 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 415.04 to 417.53. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for SMH is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for SMH is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 90.78 | POSITIVE | SMH has a high relative strength, it outperformed 90.78% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of SMH is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of SMH is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of SMH is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 59.82 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for SMH is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.07 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests SMH has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 83.41 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests SMH may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.09 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for SMH suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 16.31 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for SMH suggests a weak or negative trend. |
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417.54 | 401.63 | 15.91 (3.81%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @417.54. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @401.63. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 15.91 points, which is 3.81%. | For a 0.95% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of SMH. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
NASDAQ:SMH (2/23/2026, 11:39:08 AM)
411.655
-3.37 (-0.81%)
VANECK SEMICONDUCTOR ETF / SMH FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of VANECK SEMICONDUCTOR ETF (SMH) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to SMH.
What is the trend direction for SMH stock?
The current trend direction for VANECK SEMICONDUCTOR ETF (SMH) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for SMH stock?
VANECK SEMICONDUCTOR ETF (SMH) has an RSI value of 59.8167. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the buy/sell signal for SMH stock?
The buy/sell signal for VANECK SEMICONDUCTOR ETF (SMH) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.
What are the support and resistance levels for VANECK SEMICONDUCTOR ETF (SMH) stock?
VANECK SEMICONDUCTOR ETF (SMH) has a support level at 408.7 and a resistance level at 415.04. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of SMH support and resistance levels.