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Exploring the 2024 REITs Landscape with Nick Tannura, GSI Capital Advisors
Mar 27 2024
Exploring the 2024 REITs Landscape with Nick Tannura, GSI Capital Advisors
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.Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted.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.Effective 8/22/2023, the Fund will no longer operate as a semi-transparent actively-managed ETF and will instead operate as a traditional, fully transparent actively managed ETF in reliance on Rule 6c-11 under the Investment Company Act of 1940.Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.Ownership of real estate is subject to fluctuations in the value of underlying properties, the impact of economic conditions on real estate values, the strength of specific industries renting properties and defaults by borrowers or tenants. Real estate is a cyclical business, highly sensitive to general and local economic conditions and developments and characterized by intense competition and periodic overbuilding. Credit and interest rate risk may affect real estate companies’ ability to borrow or lend money.The Fund will primarily invest in publicly traded common equity securities of US REITs. The Fund may also invest a portion of its assets in publicly traded common equity of US real estate operating companies (not structured as REITs), publicly traded preferred equity of US REITs and real estate operating companies, and cash and cash equivalents.Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT): companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Listed REITs have characteristics of both the income potential of bonds and growth potential of stocks.Karl Zeller is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.Source: Morningstar, as of 2/29/2024. Morningstar US Fund Real Estate Category, includes 226 funds for the period 3/1/2021 - 2/29/2024. The Funds ranking is based on total return (including fee waivers and expense reimbursements) during the specified period. Mutual Fund Peer Group: 198 funds ETF Peer Group: 26 fundALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and GSI Capital Advisors, LLC is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with GSI Capital Advisors, LLC.ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund.Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value
Avoiding the Crowds - Extra Yield Without Extra Credit Risk
Mar 20 2024
Avoiding the Crowds - Extra Yield Without Extra Credit Risk
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 are not individually redeemable. Investors buy and sell shares on a secondary market. Only market makers or “authorized participants” may trade directly with the Fund, typically in blocks of 5,000, 25,000 or 50,000 shares.Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted.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 invests principally in municipal securities. The value of municipal securities may be affected by uncertainties in the municipal market related to legislation or litigation involving the taxation of municipal securities or the rights of municipal securities holders in the event of a default or bankruptcy. If a security’s structure fails to function as intended, the security could become taxable or decline in value. Additionally, issuers of municipal obligations may not be able to make timely payments because of general economic downturns or increased governmental costs. The Fund will not invest 25% or more of its total assets in any one municipal revenue sector relating to bonds backed by revenues from similar types of projects (such as those relating to higher education, healthcare, housing, airports or utilities) or with other similar economic, business, or political characteristics. However, as the Fund’s exposure to such similar projects increases, the Fund will also become more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments relevant to these projects.Rob McClure is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund.Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value
Avoiding the Crowds - Revenue Bonds
Feb 20 2024
Avoiding the Crowds - Revenue Bonds
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 are not individually redeemable. Investors buy and sell shares on a secondary market. Only market makers or “authorized participants” may trade directly with the Fund, typically in blocks of 5,000, 25,000 or 50,000 shares.Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted.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 invests principally in municipal securities. The value of municipal securities may be affected by uncertainties in the municipal market related to legislation or litigation involving the taxation of municipal securities or the rights of municipal securities holders in the event of a default or bankruptcy. If a security’s structure fails to function as intended, the security could become taxable or decline in value. Additionally, issuers of municipal obligations may not be able to make timely payments because of general economic downturns or increased governmental costs. The Fund will not invest 25% or more of its total assets in any one municipal revenue sector relating to bonds backed by revenues from similar types of projects (such as those relating to higher education, healthcare, housing, airports or utilities) or with other similar economic, business, or political characteristics. However, as the Fund’s exposure to such similar projects increases, the Fund will also become more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments relevant to these projects.Rob McClure is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund.Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value
Navigating the 2024 REITs Landscape with Nick Tannura, GSI Capital Advisors
Jan 31 2024
Navigating the 2024 REITs Landscape with Nick Tannura, GSI Capital Advisors
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.Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted.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.Effective 8/22/2023, the Fund will no longer operate as a semi-transparent actively-managed ETF and will instead operate as a traditional, fully transparent actively managed ETF in reliance on Rule 6c-11 under the Investment Company Act of 1940.Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.Ownership of real estate is subject to fluctuations in the value of underlying properties, the impact of economic conditions on real estate values, the strength of specific industries renting properties and defaults by borrowers or tenants. Real estate is a cyclical business, highly sensitive to general and local economic conditions and developments and characterized by intense competition and periodic overbuilding. Credit and interest rate risk may affect real estate companies’ ability to borrow or lend money.The Fund will primarily invest in publicly traded common equity securities of US REITs. The Fund may also invest a portion of its assets in publicly traded common equity of US real estate operating companies (not structured as REITs), publicly traded preferred equity of US REITs and real estate operating companies, and cash and cash equivalents.Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT): companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Listed REITs have characteristics of both the income potential of bonds and growth potential of stocks.Karl Zeller is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and GSI Capital Advisors, LLC is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with GSI Capital Advisors, LLC.ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund.Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value
Avoiding the Crowds - General Obligation Bonds with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Dec 18 2023
Avoiding the Crowds - General Obligation Bonds with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
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 are not individually redeemable. Investors buy and sell shares on a secondary market. Only market makers or “authorized participants” may trade directly with the Fund, typically in blocks of 5,000, 25,000 or 50,000 shares.Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted.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 invests principally in municipal securities. The value of municipal securities may be affected by uncertainties in the municipal market related to legislation or litigation involving the taxation of municipal securities or the rights of municipal securities holders in the event of a default or bankruptcy. If a security’s structure fails to function as intended, the security could become taxable or decline in value. Additionally, issuers of municipal obligations may not be able to make timely payments because of general economic downturns or increased governmental costs. The Fund will not invest 25% or more of its total assets in any one municipal revenue sector relating to bonds backed by revenues from similar types of projects (such as those relating to higher education, healthcare, housing, airports or utilities) or with other similar economic, business, or political characteristics. However, as the Fund’s exposure to such similar projects increases, the Fund will also become more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments relevant to these projects.Rob McClure is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund.Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value
November REITs Performance with Nick Tannura, GSI Capital Advisors
Dec 11 2023
November REITs Performance with Nick Tannura, GSI Capital Advisors
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.Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted.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.Effective 8/22/2023, the Fund will no longer operate as a semi-transparent actively-managed ETF and will instead operate as a traditional, fully transparent actively managed ETF in reliance on Rule 6c-11 under the Investment Company Act of 1940.Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.Ownership of real estate is subject to fluctuations in the value of underlying properties, the impact of economic conditions on real estate values, the strength of specific industries renting properties and defaults by borrowers or tenants. Real estate is a cyclical business, highly sensitive to general and local economic conditions and developments and characterized by intense competition and periodic overbuilding. Credit and interest rate risk may affect real estate companies’ ability to borrow or lend money.The Fund will primarily invest in publicly traded common equity securities of US REITs. The Fund may also invest a portion of its assets in publicly traded common equity of US real estate operating companies (not structured as REITs), publicly traded preferred equity of US REITs and real estate operating companies, and cash and cash equivalents.Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT): companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Listed REITs have characteristics of both the income potential of bonds and growth potential of stocks.Karl Zeller is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and GSI Capital Advisors, LLC is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with GSI Capital Advisors, LLC.ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund.Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value
Discover Key Trends in the Real Estate Investment Trusts Market with REIT Investment Pioneer Nick Tannura, GSI Capital Advisors
Nov 20 2023
Discover Key Trends in the Real Estate Investment Trusts Market with REIT Investment Pioneer Nick Tannura, GSI Capital Advisors
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.Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted.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.Effective 8/22/2023, the Fund will no longer operate as a semi-transparent actively-managed ETF and will instead operate as a traditional, fully transparent actively managed ETF in reliance on Rule 6c-11 under the Investment Company Act of 1940.Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.Ownership of real estate is subject to fluctuations in the value of underlying properties, the impact of economic conditions on real estate values, the strength of specific industries renting properties and defaults by borrowers or tenants. Real estate is a cyclical business, highly sensitive to general and local economic conditions and developments and characterized by intense competition and periodic overbuilding. Credit and interest rate risk may affect real estate companies’ ability to borrow or lend money.The Fund will primarily invest in publicly traded common equity securities of US REITs. The Fund may also invest a portion of its assets in publicly traded common equity of US real estate operating companies (not structured as REITs), publicly traded preferred equity of US REITs and real estate operating companies, and cash and cash equivalents.Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT): companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Listed REITs have characteristics of both the income potential of bonds and growth potential of stocks.Karl Zeller is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and GSI Capital Advisors, LLC is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with GSI Capital Advisors, LLC.ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund.Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value
Avoiding the Crowds - Municipal Bonds Outlook with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Oct 9 2023
Avoiding the Crowds - Municipal Bonds Outlook with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
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 are not individually redeemable. Investors buy and sell shares on a secondary market. Only market makers or “authorized participants” may trade directly with the Fund, typically in blocks of 5,000, 25,000 or 50,000 shares. Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted.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 invests principally in municipal securities. The value of municipal securities may be affected by uncertainties in the municipal market related to legislation or litigation involving the taxation of municipal securities or the rights of municipal securities holders in the event of a default or bankruptcy. If a security’s structure fails to function as intended, the security could become taxable or decline in value. Additionally, issuers of municipal obligations may not be able to make timely payments because of general economic downturns or increased governmental costs. The Fund will not invest 25% or more of its total assets in any one municipal revenue sector relating to bonds backed by revenues from similar types of projects (such as those relating to higher education, healthcare, housing, airports or utilities) or with other similar economic, business, or political characteristics. However, as the Fund’s exposure to such similar projects increases, the Fund will also become more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments relevant to these projects.Rob McClure is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund.Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value
2023 Municipal Bonds Outlook with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
May 30 2023
2023 Municipal Bonds Outlook with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
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 are not individually redeemable. Investors buy and sell shares on a secondary market. Only market makers or “authorized participants” may trade directly with the Fund, typically in blocks of 5,000, 25,000 or 50,000 shares.  Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. 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 invests principally in municipal securities. The value of municipal securities may be affected by uncertainties in the municipal market related to legislation or litigation involving the taxation of municipal securities or the rights of municipal securities holders in the event of a default or bankruptcy. If a security’s structure fails to function as intended, the security could become taxable or decline in value. Additionally, issuers of municipal obligations may not be able to make timely payments because of general economic downturns or increased governmental costs. The Fund will not invest 25% or more of its total assets in any one municipal revenue sector relating to bonds backed by revenues from similar types of projects (such as those relating to higher education, healthcare, housing, airports or utilities) or with other similar economic, business, or political characteristics. However, as the Fund’s exposure to such similar projects increases, the Fund will also become more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments relevant to these projects.Rob McClure is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund.Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value
Principal Real Estate Income Fund Podcast
Apr 14 2023
Principal Real Estate Income Fund Podcast
An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain an annual report or semi-annual report which contains this and other information visit www.principalcef.com or call 855.838.9485. Read them carefully before investing.An investment in the Fund is not appropriate for all investors and is not intended to be a complete investment program. The Fund is designed as a long-term investment and not as a trading vehicleInvesting in the Fund involves risks, including the risk that you may receive little or no return on your investment or that you may lose part or even all of your investment. Therefore, before investing you should carefully consider the risks that you assume when you invest in the Fund’s common shares. Securities backed by commercial real estate assets are subject to securities market risks similar to those of direct ownership of commercial real estate loans including, but not limited to, declines in the value of real estate, declines in rental or occupancy rates and risks related to general and local economic conditions.The Fund’s investment objectives and policies are not designed to seek to return the initial investment to investors that purchase shares.Investing in the Fund involves risks, including exposure to below-investment grade investments (i.e., “junk bonds”). The Fund’s net asset value will vary and its distribution rate may vary and both may be affected by numerous factors, including changes in the market spread over a specified benchmark, market interest rates and performance of the broader equity markets. Fluctuations in net asset value may be magnified as a result of the Fund’s use of leverage. Shares of closed-end investment companies frequently trade at a discount from their net asset value and initial offering prices. The risks associated with this characteristic of closed-end investment companies may be greater for investors expecting to sell their shares in a relatively short period after completion of the initial public offering. For further discussion of these and additional risks associated with an investment in the Fund see the Prospectus.The Fund is a closed-end fund and does not continuously issue shares for sale as openend mutual funds do. The Fund trades in the secondary market. Investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market’s value.Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.Rob McClure is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund.Principal Real Estate Investors LLC is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. Principal Real Estate Investors LLC is not affiliated with ALPS Advisors, Inc. or any of its affiliates.Secondary market support provided to the Fund by ALPS Fund Services, Inc.’s affiliate. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc.ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is a FINRA member.