ALPS Clean Energy ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About ACES

What does ACES invest in?

The ALPS Clean Energy ETF, identified by the ticker ACES, aims to replicate the investment performance of its benchmark index, the CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Index (NACEX), before any fees and expenses are factored in.

What is the expense ratio of ACES?

ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) charges an expense ratio of 0.55%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is ACES?

ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) manages $90.0M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is ACES actively managed or an index fund?

ACES is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (ACES's is 0.55%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was ACES launched?

ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) launched in June 2018 and is managed by ALPS Funds.

How has ACES performed?

ACES's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.