What is the current Semiconductor Fear & Greed Index score today?

As of 2026-11-13, the 7-Factor Semiconductor Fear & Greed Index stands at 18.3 out of 100 (Extreme Fear), with VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($SMH) trading at $486.75 (-27.23% from its 52-week high, 14-day RSI 40.1).

How does the $SMH and $XLV Contrarian Barbell strategy work during Extreme Fear?

Under normal market regimes, the baseline allocation is 70% $SMH (Semiconductors) and 30% $XLV (Healthcare Select Sector SPDR). When the Semiconductor Fear & Greed Index drops into Extreme Fear ( =19% drawdown, the engine shifts to a contrarian 80% $SMH : 20% $XLV allocation.

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Live Semiconductor Fear & Greed Index: 18.3 / 100 (Extreme Fear)

$SMH Close: $486.75 (-27.23% 52W DD · RSI 40.1) | $XLV Close: $188.85 | $QQQ Close: $679.89 | Target Barbell: 80% $SMH : 20% $XLV

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