Columbia Seligman Semiconductor & Technology ETF (SEMI) Performance
SEMI total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +19.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +20.3% total return
- 3 years
- +28.9% a year
- Since first price
- +15.9% a year since 2022
SEMI trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | SEMI total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −7.7% | −7.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −2.5% | −2.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.4% | +7.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +19.3% | +19.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +20.3% | +14.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +114.3%+28.9%/yr | +101.0% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 30, 2022 | +96.2%+15.9%/yr | +82.8% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: SEMI vs SPY
From Mar 30, 2022: SEMI grew to $19,619, SPY to $17,597.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
SEMI returns by calendar year
3 of 3 full years positive. Best 2023 (+45.4%), worst 2024 (+15.9%). 2026 is year to date.
SEMI annual returns table
| Year | SEMI | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +19.3% | −15.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +24.9% | −30.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +15.9% | −22.9% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +45.4% | −20.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
SEMI largest drawdowns
Now 11.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2024 | −32.9% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 | 9 months | 1.1 years |
| Mar 30, 2022 | −31.6% | Oct 14, 2022 | Jun 12, 2023 | 7 months | 1.2 years |
| Jul 31, 2023 | −20.0% | Oct 30, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | 3 months | 4 months |
| Jun 22, 2026 | −15.4% | Jul 29, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | 37 days | 3 months |
| Jan 28, 2026 | −14.4% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | 2 months | 2 months |
| Oct 6, 2026 | −11.8% | Oct 22, 2026 | not yet | 16 days | 17 days so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
SEMI risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +30.2% | +18.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 24.0% | 28.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.04 | 0.61 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.16 | 1.02 |
| Best month | +19.9% | +19.9% |
| Worst month | −9.7% | −17.0% |
| Best 12 months | +62.4% | +62.4% |
| Worst 12 months | −11.2% | −11.2% |
| Positive months | 56% | 56% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.54 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.80 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
SEMI rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 44 | −11.2% | +25.8% | +62.4% | 89% |
| 3-year (a year) | 20 | +4.6% | +23.8% | +31.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2022. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
SEMI performance overview
Columbia Seligman Semiconductor & Technology ETF (SEMI) returned +20.3% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2022 it has returned +15.9% a year, turning $10,000 into about $19,619. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −32.9%, from Jul 10, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 4 months to get back to the old high. SEMI finished 3 of its 3 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+45.4%) and the worst 2024 (+15.9%). Volatility has been 28.8% a year.
Related: SEMI chart, SEMI holdings, SEMI dividends, SEMI valuation. See the SEMI overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
SEMI performance FAQ
What is the SEMI return over the past year?
SEMI returned +20.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 14.9%.
How much would $10,000 invested in SEMI be worth?
$10,000 invested in SEMI at its first recorded close on March 30, 2022 would be worth about $19,619 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for SEMI?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +15.9%. The best was 2023 at +45.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of SEMI?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −32.9% between July 10, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on July 30, 2025, 4 months after the bottom.
How volatile is SEMI?
Over the past 3 years SEMI had an annualized volatility of 24.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.04 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).