ALPS/Red Rocks Global Opportunity Fund Investor Class (LPEFX) is a mutual fund that seeks to maximize total return through appreciation and a variable income stream by investing at least 80% of its net assets in securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies, including those in emerging markets, listed on national securities exchanges or foreign equivalents that have a majority of their assets invested in or exposed to private companies, or derivatives providing similar economic characteristics to listed private equity companies; equity securities; and derivatives including options, futures, forwards, swap agreements, and participation notes. The fund targets mid-cap blend strategies with exposure to listed private equity, global equities, and alternative investments, serving institutional and retail investors seeking liquid access to private equity-like returns. Launched on December 31, 2007, and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the fund operates under ALPS Advisors, Inc., which acquired Red Rocks Capital LLC in 2015 and fully consolidated its operations in 2023. Geographically, it invests worldwide, including developed and emerging markets.
In September 2025, the fund implemented a significant investment policy change and replaced its secondary benchmark, shifting from the Red Rocks Global Listed Private Equity Index to the Morningstar Global Markets Mid Cap Index, while also introducing Class A and Class C share classes in prior years (2018 and 2010, respectively) with adjusted performance histories. ALPS Advisors continues to manage the portfolio, with Andrew Drummond serving as Vice President and Portfolio Manager since 2017, leveraging over 33 years of experience in global equities, private equity, and debt. The fund distributes income annually, with a trailing twelve-month yield of approximately 15.98% as of mid-2025, reflecting its focus on total return amid market volatility. These updates enhance its adaptability to broader mid-cap global markets while maintaining core exposure to private equity vehicles.