SMTH Performance — ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF
Data updated: 2026-07-29
SMTH returned +0.58% year to date and +5.19% over one year to May 2026. Over one year the fund trailed its Intermediate Core Bond category average: $100 grew to $105, against $105 for the category. Volatility over the past 12 months was 3.32% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund took in a net $923.0M, and assets reached $2.75B.
SMTH Growth of $100
What $100 invested in ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Intermediate Core Bond category average over the same months.
| Period | SMTH | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $105 | $105 |
| Since data start (Jan 2024 – May 2026) | $111 | $111 |
SMTH Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +0.58% |
| 1 year | +5.19% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +4.24% |
SMTH Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +0.58% |
| 2025 | +7.05% |
| 2024 | +2.67% |
SMTH Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.2% | +1.6% | −1.9% | +0.3% | +0.4% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +0.7% | +2.1% | 0.0% | +0.1% | −0.5% | +1.6% | −0.1% | +1.1% | +1.1% | +0.5% | +0.7% | −0.4% |
| 2024 | −0.1% | −0.8% | +0.9% | −2.2% | +1.5% | +1.1% | +1.7% | +1.7% | +1.2% | −1.8% | +0.9% | −1.4% |
SMTH Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2025 – May 2026.
- 1-year volatility (annualised): 3.32%
- Best month: +1.60% (Feb 2026)
- Worst month: −1.89% (Mar 2026)
SMTH Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $923.0M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $923.0M
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $93.6M | $0 | $93.6M |
| Apr 2026 | $70.9M | $0 | $70.9M |
| Mar 2026 | $87.0M | $0 | $87.0M |
| Feb 2026 | $64.7M | $0 | $64.7M |
| Jan 2026 | $111.1M | $0 | $111.1M |
| Dec 2025 | $89.8M | $0 | $89.8M |
| Nov 2025 | $77.1M | $0 | $77.1M |
| Oct 2025 | $119.3M | $0 | $119.3M |
| Sep 2025 | $37.9M | $0 | $37.9M |
| Aug 2025 | $36.2M | $0 | $36.2M |
| Jul 2025 | $89.3M | $0 | $89.3M |
| Jun 2025 | $46.0M | $0 | $46.0M |
SMTH Assets Under Management
Net assets of ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $2.75B |
| 2026-02-28 | $2.56B |
| 2025-11-30 | $2.28B |
| 2025-08-31 | $2.02B |
| 2025-05-31 | $1.82B |
| 2025-02-28 | $1.55B |
| 2024-11-30 | $1.28B |
| 2024-08-31 | $886.18M |
| 2024-05-31 | $729.68M |
| 2024-02-29 | $593.17M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.