SMTH vs. QPFF ETF Comparison

Comparison of ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH) to American Century Quality Preferred ETF (QPFF)

SMTH

ALPS Smith Core Plus Bond ETF

SMTH Description

The fund pursues its investment objective by 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).

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$25.69

Average Daily Volume

343,066

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

QPFF

American Century Quality Preferred ETF

QPFF Description

The investment seeks current income and capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the portfolio managers will invest at least 80% of the fund's net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in preferred securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies. Preferred securities in which the fund may invest include preferred stock, hybrid preferred securities that have characteristics similar to both preferred stock and debt securities, floating rate preferred securities, junior subordinated debt, senior unsecured debt obligations denominated in $25 par amounts, re-packaged preferreds, and convertible securities. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$37.41

Average Daily Volume

12,332

Number of Holdings ^*

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	SMTH	QPFF
30 Days	-0.61%	-0.81%
60 Days	-2.53%	-1.42%
90 Days	-1.94%	2.40%
12 Months		12.88%

1 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in SMTH	Weight in QPFF	Overlap
	TVE	C	0.06%	1.7%	0.06%

SMTH Overweight 0 Positions Relative to QPFF

	Symbol	Grade	Weight

SMTH Underweight 13 Positions Relative to QPFF

Symbol	Grade	Weight
NEE	D	-3.66%
MGR	D	-2.28%
TBB	C	-1.74%
T	A	-1.13%
RZB	C	-0.64%
AIZN	D	-0.55%
ACGLO	C	-0.51%
AGNC	D	-0.5%
AFGD	C	-0.37%
AFGC	C	-0.37%
TVC	C	-0.37%
SFB	D	-0.37%
FCNCO	D	-0.27%

SMTH: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Electric Utilities

Keywords: Coal Combustion Electricity Gas Turbine Hydroelectricity Power Station