VanEck Social Sentiment ETF Price & Performance (BUZZ)

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) has seen its value decrease by 3.33% to $222.01, reflecting broader market struggles. The ETF has faced increased short interest, with 11.03% of its shares sold short, up 11.66% from the prior month. This indicates growing skepticism among investors about near-term semiconductor performance.123

AI-powered funds, like VanEck Social Sentiment ETF, have lagged the S&P 500 in year-to-date performance, gaining only 14.55% compared to the S&P's 20.88%. Despite their innovative approach to analyzing investor sentiment, high expense ratios and limited track records have hindered their competitiveness in the market.45

Despite a turbulent stock market, certain ETFs, including the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF and Global X Wind Energy ETF, have managed to post double-digit gains over the past month. This resilience comes as major indices like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 have struggled with steep losses.6