SMH - VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

NYSEArca - Nasdaq Real Time Price. Currency in USD
107.84
-2.05 (-1.87%)
As of 10:53AM EDT. Market open.
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Previous Close109.89
Open109.26
Bid108.40 x 900
Ask108.42 x 900
Day's Range107.78 - 109.51
52 Week Range80.71 - 112.00
Volume2,626,752
Avg. Volume6,140,481
Net Assets1.03B
NAV109.92
PE Ratio (TTM)N/A
Yield1.59%
YTD Return25.87%
Beta (3Y Monthly)1.28
Expense Ratio (net)0.35%
Inception Date2011-12-20
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