SS&C ALPS Advisors Launches Actively Managed ETF Targeting SMR, Nuclear and Technology Opportunities
SS&C ALPS Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SSNC), has launched the ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF (NYSE:SMRF) (the "Fund").
SMRF provides targeted exposure to the nuclear and small modular reactor (SMR) value chain, complemented by a curated artificial intelligence and technology sleeve (explicitly capped at 25%). The strategy pairs long-term structural growth from AI-driven electricity demand with power generation from nuclear energy.
"Artificial intelligence is accelerating global demand for resilient, always‑on power, and SMRF offers investors a comprehensive way to participate across the nuclear and technology ecosystem," said Ryan Mischker, Senior Vice President of Portfolio Management and Research, SS&C ALPS Advisors. "At its core, the ETF expresses a ‘compute + firm power' strategy, combining AI enablers with nuclear and SMR ecosystem exposure in a single allocation."
The Fund provides a single, integrated allocation across the full nuclear lifecycle. An income-focused, risk-managed options overlay complements the allocation to generate incremental income, enhance risk-adjusted returns and help maintain portfolio beta near target while dampening volatility.
"We are thrilled to partner with SS&C ALPS Advisors on this offering as the shift toward modular nuclear energy accelerates," said Michael Cronan, President and CIO, Nautilus ETFs LLC. "We envision a future where SMRs and micro‑reactors power a significant share of the grid, data centers and transportation, enabled by next‑generation, waste‑free nuclear technologies."
Fund Objective: the ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF seeks a combination of capital appreciation and income.
Important Disclosures
An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other information, call 1-866-759-5679 or visit www.alpsfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.
Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemable.
All investments are subject to risks, including the loss of money and the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. Additional information regarding the risks of this investment is available in the prospectus.
The Fund is new and has limited operating history.
The Fund is an actively managed portfolio and is therefore subject to management risk. The Fund's strategy, which includes the use of call and put options and other derivatives, exposes it to derivatives and liquidity risk and may limit its ability to respond quickly to changing market conditions, particularly during periods of heightened volatility. In addition, the Fund does not guarantee that distributions will be paid or that they will be paid at a stable level.
The Fund is also exposed to sector- and theme-specific risks. Investments in non‑US issuers involve risks not typically associated with US securities, including political, economic and regulatory uncertainties. The Fund's performance may be particularly sensitive to conditions affecting nuclear companies, which may face significant operational, regulatory and technological risks. Investments in companies involved in or exposed to artificial intelligence may be subject to intense competition, rapid technological change, limited resources and dependence on end‑user demand across multiple industries. To the extent the Fund invests in utilities sector companies, it is subject to risks related to regulation, environmental and civil liabilities, operating costs, supply and demand dynamics, and rate caps or changes, all of which may adversely affect stock prices.
The Fund is considered nondiversified and as a result may experience greater volatility than a diversified fund.
Beta: a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market or a benchmark.
Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology Index: an index of companies involved in developing, operating and enabling small modular reactors (SMRs) and nuclear energy as well as the leading companies in the artificial intelligence industry. One may not invest directly in an index.
ALPS Advisors, Inc., registered investment adviser with the SEC, is the investment adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with Nautilus ETFs LLC.
ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund.
Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value
About SS&C Technologies
SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. More than 23,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology. Additional information about SS&C (NASDAQ:SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.
About SS&C ALPS Advisors
SS&C ALPS Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies, is a leading provider of investment products for advisors and institutions. With over $33.23 billion under management as of December 31, 2025, SS&C ALPS Advisors is an open architecture boutique investment manager offering portfolio building blocks, active insight and an unwavering drive to guide clients to investment outcomes across sustainable income, thematic and alternative growth strategies. For more information, visit www.alpsfunds.com.
About Nautilus ETFs LLC
Nautilus ETFs LLC was created to develop thematic, sector, factor, crypto, commodity, and fixed income models and index-based concepts that can be actively managed for RIAs and Investment Managers by the team at ETF Insight Network (ETFIN). The recently launched Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology Index (SMRFX), using VettaFi, was created to highlight our excitement and vision for the Modular Nuclear Industry and AI economy.
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