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Compare SMH vs. DRAM

Compare shares and ETFs on the US stock markets that you can trade on Pearler.

VanEck Semiconductor ETF

US

Buy

Buy

Roundhill Memory ETF

US

Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the US stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the US stock exchanges are the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

SMH

DRAM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

494

189

Median incremental investment

$0

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,287.91

$793.52

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

SMH

DRAM

Strategy

SMH was created on 2000-05-05 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on information technology equity. The ETF currently has 64498.25m in AUM and 26 holdings. SMH tracks a market-cap-weighted index of 25 of the largest US-listed semiconductors companies.

DRAM was created on 2026-04-02 by Roundhill. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on information technology equity. The ETF currently has 9602.4m in AUM and 13 holdings. DRAM is an actively managed ETF, providing exposure to global equity securities of memory companies through stocks and derivatives. The fund uses a proprietary selection process based on market share and revenue tied to the industry. Portfolio weightings are based on modified market-cap.

Top 3 holdings

NVIDIA Corp (15.55 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR (9.78 %)

Micron Technology Inc (7.28 %)

NEW TAIWAN DOLLAR (0 %)

SK hynix Inc (19.38 %)

United States Treasury Bill 07/14/2026 (15.76 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.35 %

0.65 %

Key Summary

SMH

DRAM

Issuer

VanEck

Roundhill

Tracking index

MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.35 %

0.65 %

Price

$612.03 USD

$65.78 USD

Size

$72.863 billion

$17.351 billion

10Y return

2057.31 %

502.38 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.40 %

- %

Market

US

US

First listed date

N/A

N/A

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

SMH

DRAM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

494

189

Median incremental investment

$0

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,287.91

$793.52

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

SMH

DRAM

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

SMH

DRAM

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield