SS&C ALPS Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc., has launched the ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF (SMRF) on NYSE Arca. The Fund offers targeted exposure to the nuclear and small modular reactor (SMR) value chain, complemented by an artificial intelligence and technology sleeve, capped at 25% of the portfolio. This strategy aims to combine long-term structural growth driven by AI-accelerated electricity demand with power generation from nuclear energy.
Ryan Mischker, Senior Vice President of Portfolio Management and Research at SS&C ALPS Advisors, stated, “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.” He added that the ETF’s core strategy is a ‘compute + firm power’ approach, integrating AI enablers with nuclear and SMR ecosystem exposure within a single allocation.
The Fund provides an integrated allocation across the entire nuclear lifecycle. An income-focused, risk-managed options overlay is also incorporated to generate incremental income, enhance risk-adjusted returns, help maintain portfolio beta near its target, and dampen volatility. The ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF seeks a combination of capital appreciation and income.
Michael Cronan, President and CIO of Nautilus ETFs LLC, commented on the partnership, noting, “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.” Nautilus ETFs LLC focuses on developing thematic and index-based concepts for investment managers and RIAs.
SS&C ALPS Advisors, an investment adviser registered with the SEC, is a provider of investment products with over $33.23 billion under management as of December 31, 2025. It is a subsidiary of SS&C Technologies, a global provider of software and services for the financial services and healthcare industries, headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut.
