# ALPS ETF Trust - ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF (SMRF): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/smrf for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: ALPS Funds · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2026-02-18 "The ALPS ETF Trust - ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by ALPS Advisors, Inc. This investment vehicle allocates capital to publicly traded companies, specifically targeting those within the energy and utilities sectors. It adopts a blended approach, seeking both growth and value stocks from businesses across the entire market capitalization spectrum. The primary objective of the fund is to replicate the performance of the Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology Index. Its portfolio construction is informed by proprietary internal research. The... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $20.48 | | Expense Ratio | 0.65% | | Assets Under Management | $15.0M | | NAV | $20.52 | | Holdings Count | 72 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.71% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.35 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Monthly | | 52-Week Range | $18.88 – $30.71 | | Beta | 1.98 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0700 /share - Ex-date: 2026-10-22 - Pay date: 2026-10-27 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does SMRF invest in? "The ALPS ETF Trust - ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by ALPS Advisors, Inc. This investment vehicle allocates capital to publicly traded companies, specifically targeting those within the energy and utilities sectors. It adopts a blended approach, seeking both growth and value stocks from businesses across the entire market capitalization spectrum. The primary objective of the fund is to replicate the performance of the Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology Index. Its portfolio construction is informed by proprietary internal research. The ETF is domiciled in the United States." ### What is the expense ratio of SMRF? ALPS ETF Trust - ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF (SMRF) charges an expense ratio of 0.65%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is SMRF? ALPS ETF Trust - ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF (SMRF) manages $15.0M 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 SMRF actively managed or an index fund? SMRF's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was SMRF launched? ALPS ETF Trust - ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF (SMRF) launched in February 2026 and is managed by ALPS Funds. ### How has SMRF performed? SMRF'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. ### Does SMRF pay a dividend? ALPS ETF Trust - ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF (SMRF) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.71%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does SMRF pay dividends? ALPS ETF Trust - ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is SMRF's dividend yield? SMRF's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.71%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is SMRF's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for SMRF was 2026-10-22. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will SMRF's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.65% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does SMRF charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from SMRF's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does SMRF cost more than a fund like VOO? SMRF's strategy (current expense ratio 0.65%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where SMRF sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to SMRF? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as SMRF (0.65%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/smrf - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/smrf/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/smrf/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/smrf/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/smrf/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.