Q2 2026 Market Themes to Watch

Volatility and Geopolitical Uncertainty

Elevated geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty can drive sharp market rotations and higher cross‑asset volatility. In this environment, investors may benefit by reducing concentration risk within equities while adding risk‑aware fixed income exposures designed to help manage drawdowns and diversify portfolio return drivers.

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ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL)

Provides equal sector-weighted exposure to the S&P 500, designed to reduce mega‑cap and single‑sector concentration relative to traditional market cap‑weighted benchmarks.

ALPS | Smith Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH)

Offers actively managed core‑plus fixed income exposure, seeking above‑average total return through income and capital appreciation by flexibly allocating across government, corporate and securitized sectors to navigate interest rate and credit volatility.

ALPS | BBH Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF (MNBD)

Delivers actively managed intermediate municipal bond exposure, managed by Brown Brothers Harriman, with a focus on capital preservation and attractive risk‑adjusted, tax‑exempt* returns.

* This notice is provided to you for informational purposes only, and should not be considered tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor for further assistance.