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VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) US ETF Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

SMH Elliott Wave technical analysis – Daily chart

Function: Trend.

Mode: Motive.

Structure: Impulsive.

Position: Wave (iii) of {iii}.

Direction: Upside in wave (iii).

Details: Wave v of (iii) is unfolding. We're nearing TradingLevel3 at $300. The speed and angle of this rally support the idea that SMH is in the third wave of a third wave, typically the most aggressive phase in a bullish trend.

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VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) – One-hour chart

Function: Trend.

Mode: Motive.

Structure: Impulsive.

Position: Wave v of (iii).

Direction: Top in wave v.

Details: SMH is targeting the end of wave v. The first wave v target is $282, aligned with a 0.618 Fibonacci extension relative to wave i. This is a typical projection and may mark a short-term high before entering wave (iv) correction.

This analysis highlights the current market structure of the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) using Elliott Wave Theory. Both daily and hourly timeframes suggest bullish momentum with specific wave levels offering insight into upcoming market behavior.

Daily chart summary

SMH remains strong within wave (iii) of {iii}, often the most powerful stage in an Elliott wave. As the price nears the $300 mark, bullish signals remain intact.

One-hour chart summary

SMH is likely reaching the top of wave v of (iii), with $282 as an immediate upside target. This may lead into a brief corrective wave (iv) before another advance.

VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) US ETF Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

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Peter Mathers started actively trading in 1982. He began his career at Hoei and Shoin, a Japanese futures trading company.

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