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ALPS O\'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF Shares(OUSM)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for OUSM
11/06/2026: OUSM (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
OUSM provides exposure to small-cap U.S. companies that satisfy specific 'quality' criteria, including sustainable dividend payouts and healthy balance sheets. Its primary strength lies in its ability to offer a defensive, income-oriented alternative to standard market-cap-weighted small-cap funds. It is best used as a satellite position in a diversified portfolio to capture small-cap growth without relying solely on pure growth stocks. Key risks include the inherent volatility of the small-cap market and potential sensitivity to interest rates. It is most suitable for long-term investors who prefer a factor-based approach and are comfortable with the inherent risk profile of smaller companies.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | While small-cap growth is possible, the quality and dividend focus may limit exposure to high-growth, non-profitable disruptors. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The quality focus can align well with momentum during periods where investors rotate into stable, profitable small-cap firms. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | OUSM's focus on sustainable dividends and quality balance sheets is inherently attractive to value-oriented investors. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | The core mandate of the fund is to capture and provide reliable dividend income from high-quality small-cap issuers. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While it is a quality-focused fund, small-cap stocks inherently carry higher volatility than large-cap or broad market investments. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking small-cap exposure with a preference for profitability, lower debt, and dividend income.
Suitability
Best for long-term investors looking for a distinct factor-tilted component in their equity portfolio.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Small-cap stocks are historically more volatile than large-cap stocks during market downturns. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | The fund is subject to systemic market movements that affect the broader small-cap asset class. |
| Concentration | Medium | Quality-based screening can lead to temporary sector concentration depending on which industries show the strongest fundamentals. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The ETF has a competitive expense ratio and effectively tracks its target index. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Small-cap stocks can occasionally suffer from reduced liquidity during periods of market stress. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | The fund's core mission is to filter out low-quality businesses, which helps mitigate this specific risk. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
OUSM exhibits higher volatility than broad-market large-cap indices, typical of the small-cap asset class.
Market Risk
The fund is sensitive to U.S. domestic economic health and is prone to price swings during market uncertainty.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization | U.S. Small-Cap Equities | 98 | This provides broad exposure to smaller, established U.S. companies that meet specific quality and dividend criteria. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2 | A small cash buffer is held to manage daily liquidity and administrative operational requirements. |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 24.49% | Avg. Invested days 71 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | ETF Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/06/2026 |
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