SMTRX vs. RLIIX
Compare and contrast key facts about ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund (SMTRX) and RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income (RLIIX).
SMTRX is managed by ALPS. It was launched on Jun 29, 2018. RLIIX is managed by ALPS. It was launched on Aug 1, 2010.
Performance
SMTRX vs. RLIIX - Performance Comparison
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SMTRX vs. RLIIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMTRX ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund | -0.26% | 6.80% | 2.19% | 5.94% | -13.49% | -1.33% | 9.38% | 7.10% | 0.00% |
RLIIX RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | 0.07% | 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, SMTRX achieves a -0.26% return, which is significantly lower than RLIIX's 0.07% return.
SMTRX
- 1D
- 0.31%
- 1M
- -1.50%
- YTD
- -0.26%
- 6M
- 0.26%
- 1Y
- 3.51%
- 3Y*
- 3.93%
- 5Y*
- 0.17%
- 10Y*
- —
RLIIX
- 1D
- 1.85%
- 1M
- -3.89%
- YTD
- 0.07%
- 6M
- 2.45%
- 1Y
- 15.32%
- 3Y*
- 10.68%
- 5Y*
- 5.48%
- 10Y*
- 6.59%
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SMTRX vs. RLIIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
SMTRX has a 0.99% expense ratio, which is higher than RLIIX's 0.25% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
SMTRX vs. RLIIX — Risk / Return Rank
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SMTRX vs. RLIIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund (SMTRX) 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.
| SMTRX | RLIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.91 | 1.39 | -0.47 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.29 | 2.00 | -0.71 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.29 | -0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.46 | 2.02 | -0.56 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.38 | 8.90 | -4.52 |
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
| SMTRX | RLIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.91 | 1.39 | -0.47 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.03 | 0.51 | -0.48 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.55 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.39 | 0.48 | -0.09 |
Correlation
The correlation between SMTRX and RLIIX is 0.20, 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
SMTRX vs. RLIIX - Dividend Comparison
SMTRX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.21%, less than RLIIX's 6.22% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMTRX ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund | 4.21% | 4.16% | 4.27% | 3.82% | 1.51% | 1.23% | 3.31% | 1.77% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
RLIIX RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income | 6.22% | 6.23% | 1.29% | 2.29% | 6.66% | 1.40% | 1.42% | 2.07% | 18.88% | 1.37% | 1.66% | 3.72% |
Drawdowns
SMTRX vs. RLIIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum SMTRX drawdown since its inception was -18.11%, smaller than the maximum RLIIX drawdown of -27.35%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SMTRX and RLIIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| SMTRX | RLIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.11% | -27.35% | +9.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.77% | -7.88% | +5.11% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.11% | -21.19% | +3.08% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -27.35% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.90% | -4.69% | +2.79% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.14% | -4.64% | -0.50% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.92% | 1.79% | -0.87% |
Volatility
SMTRX vs. RLIIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for ALPS/Smith Total Return Bond Fund (SMTRX) is 1.61%, while RiverFront Asset Allocation Growth & Income (RLIIX) has a volatility of 4.14%. This indicates that SMTRX 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
| SMTRX | RLIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.61% | 4.14% | -2.53% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.46% | 6.78% | -4.32% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.12% | 11.35% | -7.23% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.34% | 10.79% | -5.45% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.83% | 12.05% | -7.22% |