ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Investor

Frequently Asked Questions About SMTRX

What does SMTRX invest in?

The fund pursues its investment objective by primarily investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in bonds. Bonds include, but are not limited to, government notes and bonds, corporate bonds, convertible bonds, commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities, and zero-coupon bonds. It may also invest in asset-backed securities, money market instruments, commercial loans, and foreign debt securities (including investments in emerging markets).

What is the expense ratio of SMTRX?

ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Investor (SMTRX) charges an expense ratio of 0.89%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SMTRX?

ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Investor (SMTRX) manages $3.25B 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 SMTRX actively managed or an index fund?

SMTRX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was SMTRX launched?

ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Investor (SMTRX) launched in June 2018 and is managed by ALPS Funds.

How has SMTRX performed?

SMTRX'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.