SMRSX vs. VISTX
Compare and contrast key facts about ALPS/Smith Short Duration Bond Fund (SMRSX) and Vanguard Institutional Short-Term Bond Fund (VISTX).
SMRSX is managed by ALPS. It was launched on Jun 29, 2018. VISTX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Jun 19, 2015.
Performance
SMRSX vs. VISTX - Performance Comparison
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SMRSX vs. VISTX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMRSX ALPS/Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | 0.02% | 5.38% | 4.50% | 4.73% | -3.47% | -0.39% | 6.27% | 4.13% | 0.87% |
VISTX Vanguard Institutional Short-Term Bond Fund | 0.32% | 5.68% | 5.56% | 4.98% | -3.73% | -0.04% | 3.92% | 4.20% | 1.65% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, SMRSX achieves a 0.02% return, which is significantly lower than VISTX's 0.32% return.
SMRSX
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- -0.56%
- YTD
- 0.02%
- 6M
- 1.00%
- 1Y
- 3.66%
- 3Y*
- 4.59%
- 5Y*
- 2.11%
- 10Y*
- —
VISTX
- 1D
- 0.08%
- 1M
- -0.38%
- YTD
- 0.32%
- 6M
- 1.37%
- 1Y
- 4.33%
- 3Y*
- 4.97%
- 5Y*
- 2.45%
- 10Y*
- 2.44%
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SMRSX vs. VISTX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SMRSX has a 0.93% expense ratio, which is higher than VISTX's 0.02% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SMRSX vs. VISTX — Risk / Return Rank
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SMRSX vs. VISTX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ALPS/Smith Short Duration Bond Fund (SMRSX) and Vanguard Institutional Short-Term Bond Fund (VISTX). 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 | VISTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.48 | 3.00 | -0.52 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.80 | 4.71 | -0.91 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.59 | 1.68 | -0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.98 | 5.15 | -1.17 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.84 | 20.61 | -4.76 |
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 | VISTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.48 | 3.00 | -0.52 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.26 | 1.33 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 1.67 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.76 | 1.70 | +0.06 |
Correlation
The correlation between SMRSX and VISTX is 0.71, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
SMRSX vs. VISTX - Dividend Comparison
SMRSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.91%, less than VISTX's 4.10% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMRSX ALPS/Smith Short Duration Bond Fund | 3.91% | 3.95% | 4.11% | 3.50% | 0.84% | 0.56% | 1.92% | 2.86% | 0.87% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VISTX Vanguard Institutional Short-Term Bond Fund | 4.10% | 4.53% | 5.03% | 3.91% | 1.76% | 1.85% | 2.33% | 2.72% | 2.32% | 1.78% | 1.51% |
Drawdowns
SMRSX vs. VISTX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SMRSX drawdown since its inception was -5.62%, roughly equal to the maximum VISTX drawdown of -5.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SMRSX and VISTX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SMRSX | VISTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -5.62% | -5.64% | +0.02% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.95% | -0.86% | -0.09% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -5.62% | -5.64% | +0.02% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -5.64% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.66% | -0.56% | -0.10% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.87% | -0.69% | -0.18% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.24% | 0.22% | +0.02% |
Volatility
SMRSX vs. VISTX - Volatility Comparison
ALPS/Smith Short Duration Bond Fund (SMRSX) has a higher volatility of 0.64% compared to Vanguard Institutional Short-Term Bond Fund (VISTX) at 0.45%. This indicates that SMRSX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than VISTX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| SMRSX | VISTX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.64% | 0.45% | +0.19% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 0.96% | 0.85% | +0.11% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.52% | 1.45% | +0.07% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 1.68% | 1.85% | -0.17% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 1.59% | 1.47% | +0.12% |