ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH)
| Assets | $2.45B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 94.55M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.16 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.45% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 322,847 |
| Open | 26.03 |
| Previous Close | 26.05 |
| Day's Range | 26.02 - 26.05 |
| 52-Week Low | 25.15 |
| 52-Week High | 26.47 |
| Beta | 0.15 |
| Holdings | 901 |
| Inception Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
About SMTH
Fund Home PageThe ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in broad credit fixed income. The fund is an actively managed fund that provides exposure to global debt securities of any maturity and credit quality. The fund aims for an above-average total return. SMTH was launched on Dec 5, 2023 and is issued by SS&C.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | $0.09141 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.09596 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.09153 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | $0.09581 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | $0.09463 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.09888 | Aug 26, 2025 |
Performance
SMTH had a total return of 6.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.35%.
News
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...
Active Bond Funds Gain Edge as Rate Path Stays Unclear
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Active Bond Fund Gains Traction in Shifting Rate Climate
An actively managed bond fund from SS&C ALPS Advisors has attracted close to $1 billion in net inflows over the past year as investors position portfolios for an environment where security selection c...
Thinking Active Fixed Income? Consider This ETF
The marriage of active management and fixed income ETFs is garnering increasing attention. Rightfully so: the bond ETF wrapper is seen as breathing new life (and assets) into actively managed products...
ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF Approaches Its First Birthday
The ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF aims for above-average total return through current income and capital appreciation, investing primarily in bonds. SMTH has $968m in AUM, charges 59bps in fees, and o...