VanEck Semiconductor UCITS ETF (VVSM) ETF Price, Holdings & Analysis

What VVSM does

VanEck Semiconductor UCITS ETF (VVSM) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks a concentrated portfolio of global semiconductor companies. It is listed on the XETRA market and classified under the Sector category, with technology representing 100% of its top sectors. The fund provides a single-ticket way to gain exposure to the semiconductor industry, including leading firms in chip design, manufacturing, and equipment.

Key numbers explained

• The current price of 99,26 EUR reflects the latest market value of one fund share on XETRA.
• The price change today of -0,11% shows the intraday percentage movement relative to the previous close.
• The 52-week range of 45,21 – 110,82 indicates the lowest and highest price at which the share has traded over the past year.
• Fund assets of 8,58 mld. EUR represent the total market value of the securities held by the fund.
• Fund inception on 1 dec. 2020 marks the date when the fund began operations.
• The fund is managed by VanEck Asset Management B.V., the fund family responsible for its strategy and operations.
• The top holdings — NVIDIA Corp 11,3%, Micron Technology Inc 11%, Advanced Micro Devices Inc 10,7%, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR 10,4%, and Broadcom Inc 10,2% — illustrate the concentration in leading semiconductor names.
• For investors comparing sector exposure, VVSM sits alongside broad tech vehicles such as the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) and the iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCITS ETF (IUIT).

What to watch

• The fund's heavy concentration in a single sector means its performance is closely tied to the semiconductor cycle, which can be sensitive to changes in demand for chips, capital spending, and global trade conditions.
• Because the top five holdings together account for more than half of the portfolio, movements in large-cap semiconductor stocks can have an outsized impact on the fund's price.
• Investors often compare sector-focused ETFs like VVSM with broader technology or multi-sector funds such as the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF), the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), or the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) to understand relative sector exposure.
• The fund's structure as a UCITS ETF means it follows a specific regulatory framework, which can affect tax treatment and reporting depending on the investor's jurisdiction.
• For those evaluating semiconductor exposure, comparing VVSM with its US-domiciled peer VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) or broader tech funds like the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) can help contextualise its role within a portfolio.
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