Shares of VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SMH) gained 12% in January, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. This is a fantastic monthly gain, particularly given that the S&P 500 index was up about 1.5%. The ETF slipped very slightly in the first week of February, as its year-to-date 2026 gain through Feb. 6 is 11.5%. That still compares very favorably to the broader market's 1.4% increase. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best ...