QPFF vs. SMTH ETF Comparison

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

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

$37.35

Average Daily Volume

11,394

Number of Holdings ^*

14

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

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

$25.72

Average Daily Volume

286,573

Number of Holdings ^*

2

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	QPFF	SMTH
30 Days	-2.12%	-1.60%
60 Days	-0.64%	-3.33%
90 Days	3.45%	-1.19%
12 Months	12.20%

1 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in QPFF	Weight in SMTH	Overlap
	TVE	C	1.69%	0.06%	0.06%

QPFF Overweight 13 Positions Relative to SMTH

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	NEE	C	3.63%
	MGR	D	2.32%
	TBB	C	1.77%
	T	A	1.15%
	RZB	C	0.63%
	AIZN	C	0.56%
	ACGLO	D	0.52%
	AGNC	C	0.49%
	SFB	D	0.38%
	TVC	C	0.37%
	AFGC	D	0.37%
	AFGD	A	0.35%
	FCNCO	C	0.27%

QPFF Underweight 1 Positions Relative to SMTH

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	GTLS	A	-0.2%

QPFF: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Other Electric Utilities Banks - Regional Insurance Insurance - Diversified REIT - Residential Telecom Services Utilities - Regulated Electric

Keywords: Electricity Insurance Telecommunications Broadband Coal Combustion Gas Turbine Hands Free Devices Hydroelectricity Internet Access Investment Management Mortgage Loan Personal Computer Wireless Data Cards Power Station Retail Store S&P 500 Voice And Data Voice Services Wireless Data Wireless Voice

SMTH: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Electric Utilities Metal Fabrication

Keywords: Air Separation Argon Beverage Carbonation Carbonation Chemical Process Chemical Processing Chemicals Segment Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Co2 Coal Cold Storage Combustion Cryogenic Equipment Cryogenic Systems Cryogenics Electricity Energy Related Applications Engineered Equipment Freezers Gas Systems