ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF (DTEC) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the performance of the S-Network Disruptive Technologies Index before fees and expenses. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities comprising the index, which tracks U.S.-listed companies demonstrating meaningful exposure to disruptive technology themes; these include categories such as cloud computing and cybersecurity; big data and digitization; autonomous and electric systems; additive manufacturing; and the Internet of Things. DTEC offers investors diversified exposure to innovative sectors through an equal-weighted portfolio of approximately 50-75 holdings, rebalanced quarterly, with a focus on companies deriving significant revenue from disruptive technologies.
Launched in 2018 and domiciled in the United States under the management of ALPS Distributors, Inc., with SS&C ALPS Advisors, Inc. serving as the investment adviser, the ETF primarily targets institutional and retail investors interested in thematic technology growth. It operates globally through its underlying holdings, which span North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. The fund maintains a low expense ratio and trades on major U.S. exchanges, appealing to portfolios seeking long-term capital appreciation from technological innovation.
In recent developments, DTEC has benefited from sustained inflows amid heightened investor interest in AI and digital transformation themes, with assets under management surpassing $100 million as of late 2025; the fund underwent a minor index methodology refinement in 2024 to enhance revenue-exposure criteria for greater precision in capturing disruptive revenue streams. No major acquisitions, partnerships, or structural changes have been announced in the past two years, reflecting stable operations amid a robust performance driven by holdings in leaders like NVIDIA and Palo Alto Networks.