$SMH -3.1% on 2.6x average volume: to me that is real selling, not noise. Before I talk about other sectors I watch one thing only: whether today's lows hold over the next few sessions. A quick move back above yesterday's prices on fading volume would change my mind.
VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)
ETF · prices in USD
Price facts
Latest delayed quote: $486.75, -4.03% versus the previous close (checked at 19:50 UTC on Nov 14, 2026).
Last close: $463.96 on Nov 6, 2026.
52-week closing range: $325.10 to $668.91. The last close sits 40% of the way from the low to the high.
Change over
Recent 3-month volatility is within its usual range compared with its own history since 2021 (70th percentile).
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What happened
- Automated summary of the day's move ·
Down 3.1% on the day. Volume was 2.6 times the 20-day average.
- Automated summary of the day's move ·
Volume was 2.6 times the 20-day average.
- Automated summary of the day's move ·
Down 4.94% on the day. Volume was 1.86 times the 20-day average. The move was 3.18 times its typical volatility.
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