- ISIN
- US00162Q4608
- CUSIP
- 00162Q460
- Issuer
- SS&C
- Inception Date
- Jun 29, 2018
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Alternative Energy Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $135M
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Performance
ACES Performance Chart
ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) is up 14.6% since the beginning of the year. ACES is currently trading at $37 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ACES shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $525.
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Returns By Period
ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) has returned 14.56% so far this year and 49.72% over the past 12 months.
ALPS Clean Energy ETF
- 1D
- 0.46%
- 1M
- -5.13%
- YTD
- 14.56%
- 6M
- 8.10%
- 1Y
- 49.72%
- 3Y*
- -3.60%
- 5Y*
- -12.09%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
ACES Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 29, 2018, ACES's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +27.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ACES closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -13.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.25% | -7.93% | 2.79% | 6.36% | 17.64% | -11.45% | 14.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.15% | -7.30% | -3.90% | -1.00% | 7.10% | 6.27% | 5.39% | 8.39% | 8.74% | 10.05% | -5.04% | -2.60% | 25.44% |
| 2024 | -16.30% | -0.17% | -1.07% | -9.54% | 17.77% | -10.70% | 6.75% | -3.93% | 2.17% | -5.51% | 1.30% | -7.10% | -26.71% |
| 2023 | 16.25% | -8.57% | -3.72% | -8.54% | 2.23% | 4.27% | 6.75% | -13.56% | -11.98% | -19.25% | 5.96% | 15.32% | -20.04% |
| 2022 | -16.71% | 6.08% | 11.83% | -20.86% | 6.23% | -8.42% | 22.50% | 5.96% | -11.85% | -1.53% | 2.10% | -18.22% | -28.44% |
| 2021 | 14.31% | -11.44% | -3.77% | -6.69% | -5.00% | 9.88% | -4.76% | -2.34% | -6.05% | 19.76% | -6.55% | -13.17% | -19.44% |
Benchmark Metrics
ALPS Clean Energy ETF has an annualized alpha of -5.49%, beta of 1.22, and R2 of 0.45 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 29, 2018.
- This ETF participated in 135.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 111.23% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.45 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -5.49%
- Beta
- 1.22
- R²
- 0.45
- Upside Capture
- 111.23%
- Downside Capture
- 135.31%
Expense Ratio
ACES has an expense ratio of 0.55%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ACES ranks 45 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ACES | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.54 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.73 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.37 | -0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.80 | 2.78 | +0.02 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.65 | 12.44 | -5.79 |
Dividends
Dividend History
ALPS Clean Energy ETF provided a 0.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.22 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.29 | $0.52 | $0.49 | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.61 | $0.08 |
Dividend yield | 0.60% | 0.70% | 1.10% | 1.44% | 1.08% | 0.71% | 0.56% | 1.79% | 0.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ALPS Clean Energy ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.23 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.29 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.52 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.49 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.45 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the ALPS Clean Energy ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the ALPS Clean Energy ETF was 79.05%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current ALPS Clean Energy ETF drawdown is 61.21%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -79.05%Apr 2025 | 4y 1mo | — | 5y 4moFeb 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -43.70%Mar 2020 | 27d | 3mo 28d | 4mo 25dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.33%Dec 2018 | 3mo 28d | 2mo | 5mo 28dAug 2018 - Feb 2019 |
2020 correction2020 | -10.14%Oct 2020 | 18d | 10d | 28dOct 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -9.97%Sep 2020 | 6d | 21d | 27dSep 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ACES | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -79.05% | -56.78% | -22.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.82% | -9.10% | -8.72% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -58.68% | -18.90% | -39.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -74.44% | -25.43% | -49.01% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -61.21% | -1.80% | -59.41% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -38.98% | -10.71% | -28.27% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.50% | 2.03% | +5.47% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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