ALPS Funds Smith Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH) — ()
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Points to Consider When Buying an Active Bond ETF
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
In the world of ETFs, actively managed fixed income is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing segments. Indeed, the union of the ETF wrapper and bonds breathes fresh life into active …
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In 2026, Active Fixed Income Is the Way to Go
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The Federal Reserve disappointed many market participants when it didn't lower interest rates last month and President Trump recently named a successor to Jerome Powell. Suffice to say, there's a …
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Thematic ETFs & Active Fixed Income Gain Momentum in 2026
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Sentiment: Positive ()
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 …
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Active Bond Funds Gain Edge as Rate Path Stays Unclear
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Investors relying on passive bond index funds may find their portfolios too rigid to handle 2026's uncertain interest rate environment, according to Morningstar's latest 2026 market outlook.
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Active Bond Fund Gains Traction in Shifting Rate Climate
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Sentiment: Positive ()
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 …
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Thinking Active Fixed Income? Consider This ETF
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Sentiment: Positive ()
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 …
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Market Broadening a Key Question for Advisors in 2026
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The central question facing investors heading into 2026 is whether market performance will finally extend beyond the handful of megacap technology companies that have dominated returns for the past three …
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Active ETFs Have Array of Advantages
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Actively managed ETFs, particularly those of the fixed income variety, are among the fastest-growing ETF segments today. That growth has been facilitated in part by advisors moving away from higher-fee …
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As Interest Rates Change, Try an Active Core Bond ETF in SMTH
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The rise of active ETFs has slowly but surely changed the investing landscape. Investors can get access to flexible strategies that can adapt to circumstances and often outperform passive peers.
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In Rate Curve Uncertainty, Active Core Bond ETF SMTH Can Appeal
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
What does the future hold for fixed income? 2025 has offered some very unique factors to consider with the Federal Reserve pressured to cut rates.
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Smooth Bond Market Turbulence With Active Management
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Between Moody's recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating and the specter of significant deficit spending in the president's “big, beautiful bill,” among other factors, there's an unusual amount of …
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Active Core Bond ETF SMTH Up Almost $1 Billion in AUM in Last Year
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Sentiment: Positive ()
As active ETFs' role in the asset management landscape continues to grow, active fixed income ETFs in particular have gathered significant new interest. That has led to new launches and …
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Use Active ETFs for Portfolio Tailoring
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Buoyed by a spate of mutual-fund-to-ETF conversions, active ETFs made their presence felt in 2024. That accounted for significant percentages of both inflows and launches.
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SMTH Could Be a Shelter-From-the-Storm ETF
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The White House's tariff efforts have spooked investors in 2025. Domestic equities are therefore faltering to start the year.
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