SS&C ALPS Advisors

Join the experts at SS&C ALPS Advisors and VettaFi for a 30-minute LiveCast on March 18th at 12:30 pm ET as they explain NGLs and the related growth opportunities for midstream.

Join the experts at SS&C ALPS Advisors and VettaFi for an educational webcast on January 9th at 1pm ET as they discuss the outlook for MLPs/midstream in 2025.

oin the experts at SS&C ALPS Advisors for a product spotlight on the ALPS Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF (MNBD) and discover how its active, bottom-up approach could boost your portfolio.

With U.S. markets digesting disinflation with extreme valuations and concentration risk among mega-cap stocks, U.S. small-cap stocks may provide an attractive entry point relative to U.S. large-caps as we head into 2025. Importantly, a focus on quality companies within a small-cap allocation is paramount to help protect against the drawdowns that sometimes occur in small-cap stocks during periods of market volatility.

Williams (WMB) handles around one-third of the natural gas consumed in the US each day. Management from this midstream leader and S&P 500 component is uniquely positioned to discuss the constructive outlook for US natural gas, including opportunities related to artificial intelligence data centers.

The energy transition is a polarizing subject. While everyone agrees it is an important social and economic topic, and the amount of money dedicated to it will be staggering $9.2 Trillion annually between now and 2050, not everyone agrees on what it will look like. That polarization cuts across social, political and demographic lines extends to the capital markets.

Fed interest rate cuts have historically been good for small-cap stocks with falling inflation rates acting as a tailwind for small-cap valuations.

Energy infrastructure companies are known for their free cash flow generation and generous, growing dividends. But what are the long-term growth drivers for these businesses and how do structural trends in energy benefit midstream/MLPs?

Oil prices have been resilient in 2024, and US natural gas prices have staged an impressive rebound. Oil demand remains in focus for energy markets, even as natural gas sees new long-term structural demand drivers.

The dominance of mega cap technology stocks has started to show signs of abating in the first half of the year, but still casts a long shadow over portfolios. Investors looking to diversify away from large-cap growth have compelling value opportunities in quality small-cap, high yielding developed ex-US and under-owned sectors.

With inflation still persistent, the Fed is holding back on rate cuts. Meanwhile, in Europe, the European Central Bank (ECB) is looking to cut rates, which could generate strength in International Developed markets.

Midstream is a unique part of the energy sector, in part because of their fee-based business models. This has allowed the midstream to generate free cash flow despite the volatility in broader commodities pricing. Midstream companies have strong free cash flow outlooks, and dividend growth has contributed to some tailwinds.

ETFs have emerged as a cornerstone of modern investment portfolios, offering unparalleled flexibility, transparency and accessibility to investors worldwide. Within this realm, active ETFs have carved out a distinct niche, challenging the traditional paradigms of passive investing by incorporating active management strategies into the ETF structure.

REITs have many benefits that make them compelling total return products, including diversification, liquidity, income, and inflation mitigation. Real estate is a complicated space right now, so looking beyond headlines and choosing the right REIT can be challenging for some investors. An actively managed strategy that focuses on publicly traded REITs could unlock opportunities and navigate the real estate market.

Join the experts at SS&C ALPS Advisors to unpack which players in the REIT space have the advantage, and how you can use REITs to boost your portfolio.

It is no secret that fixed income has been going through unusual times. Investors seeking to capitalize on opportunities and avoid obstacles need to have a robust understanding of the fixed income outlook for 2024.

Join SS&C ALPS Advisors, VettaFi, and Gibson Smith of Smith Capital Investors for a detailed look at the state of fixed income going into the new year.