VanEck Semiconductor ETF Fear & Greed Index
As of , the Flicker Fear & Greed score for VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is 15 out of 100 — Extreme Fear. SMH trades at $524.3, -2.38% over 24 hours.
VanEck Semiconductor ETF is showing extreme fear sentiment. Investors are fearful, which historically has been a potential buying opportunity.
- Trend
- falling fast
- vs SMH's own history
- higher than 80%
- Model confidence
- 86%
- Chance of a reversal
- 63%
- Updated
- 2 hr. ago
Sentiment Zones
- Extreme Fear0–24
- Fear25–44
- Neutral45–54
- Greed55–74
- Extreme Greed75–100
The reading of 15 falls in the Extreme Fear band.
What's driving the score
The score is a weighted sum of five measures taken from price and volume. The longer the bar, the more that measure moved the number; the figure beside it is how many points of the score it contributed.
Volume
20% of the formulaTrading activity against its own recent average, scored 30 out of 100. Rising volume behind a move makes it more credible.
Momentum
20% of the formulaThe strength and direction of the current move, scored 23 out of 100.
Market structure
15% of the formulaWhether highs and lows are building a trend or breaking down, scored 19 out of 100.
Volatility
15% of the formulaHow violently price is swinging, scored 10 out of 100. Calm markets score higher here than panicked ones.
Overbought / oversold
30% of the formulaHow stretched price is against its own recent range, scored 0 out of 100. This carries the most weight of the five.
The five contributions add up to the score of 15. A reading is high because specific measures are high, not because the market is vaguely optimistic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is VanEck Semiconductor ETF's Fear & Greed Index today?
The score at the top of this page is SMH's live Fear & Greed reading, from 0 (extreme fear) to 100 (extreme greed), updated through the day. Unlike a single market-wide index, it's calculated from VanEck Semiconductor ETF's own price and volume, so it reflects the mood around this asset specifically. Check the gauge above for the current number and zone.
What is the VanEck Semiconductor ETF Fear & Greed Index?
It's a 0-to-100 gauge of market sentiment for SMH, where low readings lean toward fear (the crowd is cautious, sometimes a sign of undervaluation) and high readings toward greed (optimism that can tip into overheating). It distils VanEck Semiconductor ETF's market conditions into a single, easy-to-read mood score.
Is this specific to VanEck Semiconductor ETF or the whole market?
It's specific to VanEck Semiconductor ETF. The score is computed from SMH's own candles, so two assets can sit in completely different zones at the same time. That's different from a single market-wide sentiment index — this reading reflects what's happening in VanEck Semiconductor ETF alone.
How is SMH's Fear & Greed score calculated?
It blends five factors from VanEck Semiconductor ETF's own market data into one weighted score: overbought and oversold momentum oscillators (the largest input), price momentum, trading volume and money flow, volatility, and market structure. Each is scored and combined, then mapped to a sentiment zone from Extreme Fear to Extreme Greed.
Does extreme fear mean I should buy SMH?
Not on its own. Extreme fear can flag a possible reversal — the 'be greedy when others are fearful' idea — and extreme greed can warn of froth, but sentiment is just one input and can stay stretched for a while. Confirm with technical analysis and your own research before acting.
How often does the VanEck Semiconductor ETF score update, and can I get alerts?
VanEck Semiconductor ETF's sentiment is recomputed roughly every 15 minutes as fresh price and volume data comes in, so it tracks recent conditions rather than every tick. Create a free Flicker account and set alerts to be notified when VanEck Semiconductor ETF flips between fear and greed zones.
Not Financial Advice: This index is one of many tools to gauge market sentiment. Always do your own research before making trading decisions.