SMRSX vs. RLIIX
Compare and contrast key facts about ALPS/Smith Short Duration Bond Fund (SMRSX) and RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income (RLIIX).
SMRSX is managed by ALPS. It was launched on Jun 29, 2018. RLIIX is managed by ALPS. It was launched on Aug 1, 2010.
Performance
SMRSX vs. RLIIX - Performance Comparison
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SMRSX vs. RLIIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMRSX ALPS/Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | -0.08% | 5.38% | 4.50% | 4.73% | -3.47% | -0.39% | 6.27% | 4.13% | 0.87% |
RLIIX RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | -1.75% | 13.74% | 8.77% | 13.37% | -14.99% | 13.57% | 7.10% | 18.51% | -10.15% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SMRSX achieves a -0.08% return, which is significantly higher than RLIIX's -1.75% return.
SMRSX
- 1D
- 0.20%
- 1M
- -0.75%
- YTD
- -0.08%
- 6M
- 1.00%
- 1Y
- 3.66%
- 3Y*
- 4.55%
- 5Y*
- 2.11%
- 10Y*
- —
RLIIX
- 1D
- -0.21%
- 1M
- -5.88%
- YTD
- -1.75%
- 6M
- 0.78%
- 1Y
- 13.55%
- 3Y*
- 10.00%
- 5Y*
- 5.27%
- 10Y*
- 6.40%
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SMRSX vs. RLIIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SMRSX has a 0.93% expense ratio, which is higher than RLIIX's 0.25% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SMRSX vs. RLIIX — Risk / Return Rank
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SMRSX vs. RLIIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ALPS/Smith Short Duration Bond Fund (SMRSX) and RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income (RLIIX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| SMRSX | RLIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.42 | 1.24 | +1.18 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.70 | 1.78 | +1.92 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.57 | 1.26 | +0.32 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.08 | 1.65 | +2.44 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.52 | 7.36 | +9.17 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| SMRSX | RLIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.42 | 1.24 | +1.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.26 | 0.49 | +0.77 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.53 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.75 | 0.47 | +1.29 |
Correlation
The correlation between SMRSX and RLIIX is 0.18, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
SMRSX vs. RLIIX - Dividend Comparison
SMRSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.92%, less than RLIIX's 6.34% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMRSX ALPS/Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | 3.92% | 3.95% | 4.11% | 3.50% | 0.84% | 0.56% | 1.92% | 2.86% | 0.87% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
RLIIX RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | 6.34% | 6.23% | 1.29% | 2.29% | 6.66% | 1.40% | 1.42% | 2.07% | 18.88% | 1.37% | 1.66% | 3.72% |
Drawdowns
SMRSX vs. RLIIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SMRSX drawdown since its inception was -5.62%, smaller than the maximum RLIIX drawdown of -27.35%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SMRSX and RLIIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SMRSX | RLIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -5.62% | -27.35% | +21.73% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.95% | -7.88% | +6.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -5.62% | -21.19% | +15.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -27.35% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.75% | -6.43% | +5.68% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.87% | -4.64% | +3.77% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.23% | 1.76% | -1.53% |
Volatility
SMRSX vs. RLIIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for ALPS/Smith Short Duration Bond Fund (SMRSX) is 0.63%, while RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income (RLIIX) has a volatility of 3.55%. This indicates that SMRSX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than RLIIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SMRSX | RLIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.63% | 3.55% | -2.92% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 0.96% | 6.53% | -5.57% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.52% | 11.23% | -9.71% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 1.68% | 10.76% | -9.08% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 1.59% | 12.04% | -10.45% |