ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF Price & Performance (EQL)

The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) will undergo a 3-for-1 share split effective April 1, 2025. The move aims to enhance accessibility by reducing the share price while maintaining total shareholder value. Fractional shares will be redeemed for cash, potentially triggering taxable events for some investors.123

The SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for March shows a slight increase in redemption rates, now at 2.42%. Despite this, hedge fund investors appear largely committed, with allocations remaining stable. Historical comparisons suggest a resilient trend in assets under administration, supporting SS&C Technologies' fee-based revenue stability.4

The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) is attracting attention as markets face uncertainty. Its equal-weight approach offers diversified exposure across sectors, mitigating risks tied to sector-specific volatility. With a 16.3% return in 2024 and rising assets, EQL is becoming a favored choice for cautious equity investors.5