ALPS Strategic Income Fund
ALPS Strategic Fund (AMEX: RIGS) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $21.99 (about ₹2,109 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:55 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.45% and holds 64 securities. Indian residents can buy RIGS through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$21.94
Today's high
$22.12
52 week low
$20.62
52 week high
$23.69
RIGS opened at $22.12, closed previously at $22.08, and has traded between $20.62 and $23.69 over the past 52 weeks.
About
ALPS ETF Trust - RiverFront Strategic Income Fund is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by ALPS Advisors, Inc. The fund is co-managed by Riverfront Investment Group, LLC. It invests in the fixed income markets of global region. The fund primarily invests in fixed income securities with varying maturities, ratings and currency denominations. It seeks to benchmark the performance of its portfolio against the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. ALPS ETF Trust - RiverFront Strategic Income Fund was formed on October 6, 2013 and is domiciled in the United States.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.45%
Assets (AUM)
$58.6M
Holdings
64
NAV
$22.13
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
-5.54%
5-year price change
-11.26%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
RIGS holds 64 securities in total. These 10 are 27.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy RIGS from India
Indian residents can buy RIGS units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search RIGS and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, RIGS, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in RIGS from India
Trading and taxes when buying RIGS from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the RIGS price today?
ALPS Strategic Fund (RIGS) last traded at $21.99 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:55 PM ET. That is ₹2,109 a unit at the 25 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does RIGS trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is RIGS, and what does it cost to hold?
ALPS Strategic Fund manages about $58.6M. Its expense ratio is 0.45% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2013.
What are RIGS's largest holdings?
The top three are U.S. Treasury Bond 4.50 02/15/2044 (4.7%), U.S. Treasury Bond 4.375 05/15/2034 (4.7%) and U.S. Treasury Bond 4.75 11/15/2043 (4.1%). RIGS's 10 largest positions make up 27.8% of the fund.
Does RIGS pay dividends?
Yes. RIGS is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on RIGS taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of RIGS?
Yes. You can buy RIGS by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has RIGS performed?
RIGS' price is down 5.5% over the past year and down 11.3% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.