The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) made its debut on 07/07/2009, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.
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The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL), finished June down just 0.10%, easily outpacing the S&P 500's 1.0% drop for the month. Key Takeaways: EQL's underlying index fell just 0.10% in June, versus the S&P 500's 1.0% drop.
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Alps Equal Sector Weight ETF provides simple, equal-weighted exposure to all 11 GICS sectors, aiming to reduce sector concentration risk. EQL has consistently underperformed the S&P 500 and leading sector ETFs over multiple timeframes, especially during tech-driven markets. With a 0.27% expense ratio, EQL is costlier than replicating its strategy directly via underlying Select Sector SPDR ETFs (0.08%).
The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) officially changes its underlying benchmark today, swapping out the NYSE Equal Sector Weight Index for the VettaFi Modelist Equal Weight Sector 500 Index (VFES500). Key Takeaways: EQL is switching to the VettaFi Modelist Equal Weight Sector 500 Index on June 1.
Launched on July 7, 2009, the ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market, the ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 07/07/2009.
Elevated geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty are creating higher cross-asset volatility in 2026, driving sharp market rotations that expose concentration risks in traditional portfolios, according to ALPS Q2 2026 Market Themes to Watch. Key Takeaways: EQL attracted $65.52 million year-to-date, with equal sector weighting reducing concentration risk.
The ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) has posted a 5.92% gain so far this year, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) has managed just a 0.89% year-to-date gain, according to ETF Database. Key Takeaways: EQL has gained 5.92% year-to-date compared to SPY's 0.89% return as equal weighting captures broader market strength.