ALPS/Smith Short Duration Bond C (SMCMX)
| Fund Assets | 625.26M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.49% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 157.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.17% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.86% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.17 |
| YTD Return | 0.16% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.22% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.16 |
| 52-Week High | 10.31 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 205 |
| Inception Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
About SMCMX
ALPS | Smith Short Duration Bond Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on generating a high and stable level of current income while emphasizing preservation of capital. The portfolio invests primarily in short‑ and intermediate‑term, investment‑grade fixed income, including U.S. government and agency securities as well as corporate bonds, maintaining limited interest‑rate sensitivity typical of the short‑term bond category. The strategy is managed by SS&C ALPS Advisors in partnership with Smith Capital Investors, which applies fundamental research complemented by quantitative validation across changing rate environments. The fund’s short duration profile targets potential resilience when rates rise and aims to dampen volatility relative to longer‑duration peers. It distributes income monthly and benchmarks itself to short‑maturity U.S. government/credit indices, aligning with investors seeking conservative fixed income exposure and liquidity for core or defensive allocations. Morningstar classifies the approach within the short‑term bond category, highlighting its risk‑controlled stance and focus on investment‑grade markets.
Performance
SMCMX had a total return of 2.22% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.94%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | $0.02646 | Jun 26, 2026 |
| May 28, 2026 | $0.02707 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | $0.02494 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.02652 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.02403 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | $0.02406 | Jan 30, 2026 |