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ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF

25.00 USD
-0.02
0.08%
At close Updated Sep 15, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
-0.08%
5 days
-0.95%
1 month
-1.3%
3 months
-2.99%
6 months
-3.51%
Year to date
-4.07%
1 year
-5.02%
5 years
-0.71%
10 years
-0.71%

News

Positive
Neutral
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Sentiment 3-Months
Positive 66.7%
Neutral 33.3%
Negative 0%
Positive
ETF Trends
21 days ago
This Is the Broad Bond ETF to Consider Now
Communication from the Federal Reserve remains limited and long-dated Treasury yields remain too high for comfort. Indeed, bond investors are living in interesting times.
This Is the Broad Bond ETF to Consider Now
Neutral
ETF Trends
27 days ago
ETF Prime: Goldman's ETF Acquisitions & the Gambling Debate
Goldman Sachs ETF acquisitions and the blurring line between investing and gambling headlined this week's ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Mike Akins, founding partner at ETF Action, followed by Paul Baiocchi, head of fund sales and strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors.
ETF Prime: Goldman's ETF Acquisitions & the Gambling Debate
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
A Quieter Fed Makes This Bond ETF Appealing
Fixed income investors are dealing with more bumps on Bond Road this year than they bargained for. Treasury yields remain elevated, and prevailing market wisdom continues to hold that persistent inflation will keep the Federal Reserve from lowering interest rates.
A Quieter Fed Makes This Bond ETF Appealing
Positive
ETF Trends
4 months ago
ALPS Spotlights 3 Funds for Volatility
Elevated geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty are creating higher cross-asset volatility in 2026, driving sharp market rotations that expose concentration risks in traditional portfolios, according to ALPS Q2 2026 Market Themes to Watch. Key Takeaways: EQL attracted $65.52 million year-to-date, with equal sector weighting reducing concentration risk.
ALPS Spotlights 3 Funds for Volatility
Positive
ETF Trends
4 months ago
Q1 Highlights Appeal of Active Bond ETFs
The first quarter was a trying period for fixed income investors. Some passive bond strategies disappointed market participants at the very time the asset class should have delivered on the promise of protection.
Q1 Highlights Appeal of Active Bond ETFs
Positive
ETF Trends
6 months ago
Bonds Are Doing What They're Supposed to Do. That's a Good Thing
Advisors and investors typically embrace bonds for two primary reasons: income and portfolio protection in the event equities decline. Regarding the latter point, that's another way of saying diversification.
Bonds Are Doing What They're Supposed to Do. That's a Good Thing
Neutral
ETF Trends
7 months ago
Points to Consider When Buying an Active Bond ETF
In the world of ETFs, actively managed fixed income is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing segments. Indeed, the union of the ETF wrapper and bonds breathes fresh life into active management.
Points to Consider When Buying an Active Bond ETF
Positive
ETF Trends
7 months ago
In 2026, Active Fixed Income Is the Way to Go
The Federal Reserve disappointed many market participants when it didn't lower interest rates last month and President Trump recently named a successor to Jerome Powell. Suffice to say, there's a lot going on at the central bank.
In 2026, Active Fixed Income Is the Way to Go
Positive
ETF Trends
7 months ago
Thematic ETFs & Active Fixed Income Gain Momentum in 2026
During a recent interview, Paul Baiocchi, head of fund sales and strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, explained why thematic ETFs and active fixed income are experiencing renewed interest as investors look beyond the Magnificent Seven's dominance.
Thematic ETFs & Active Fixed Income Gain Momentum in 2026
Positive
ETF Trends
8 months ago
Active Bond Funds Gain Edge as Rate Path Stays Unclear
Investors relying on passive bond index funds may find their portfolios too rigid to handle 2026's uncertain interest rate environment, according to Morningstar's latest 2026 market outlook.
Active Bond Funds Gain Edge as Rate Path Stays Unclear
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