ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF

SDOG

Market cap $1.23B

Overview Fund Activity

59.93 USD

-0.07

0.12%

At close Updated Sep 16, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.12%

5 days

-0.15%

1 month

2.04%

3 months

3.97%

6 months

2.44%

Year to date

6.09%

1 year

2.5%

5 years

51.22%

10 years

66.98%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

45% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 16 | Existing positions closed: 11

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 150 [Q1] → 152 (+2) [Q2]

0.45% less ownership

Funds ownership: 30.81% [Q1] → 30.36% (-0.45%) [Q2]

2% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 44 | Existing positions reduced: 45

4% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $378M [Q1] → $361M (-$16.6M) [Q2]

100% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 0 (-1) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

SDOG: When High Yield Does Not Compensate For Lackluster Price Returns

ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF is a passively managed ETF with a simple, high dividend yield-oriented strategy. As of writing, its DY stands at 3.8%. But high yield does little to bolster total returns: SDOG has underperformed both IVV and SCHD since inception, and meaningfully. While its low beta secured better performance amid the April sell-off, its YTD total return is still negative while the market is confidently in the green.

SDOG: When High Yield Does Not Compensate For Lackluster Price Returns

Video: ETF of the Week: SDOG

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

Video: ETF of the Week: SDOG

ETF of the Week: ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG)

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” VettaFi.com is owned by VettaFi LLC (“VettaFi”).

ETF of the Week: ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG)

Building Steady Streams: Dividend ETFs in Focus

Fears of an impending recession may be fading, but economists are still expecting tepid GDP growth for the year. The rhetorical tariff tug-of-war isn't helping sentiment or certainty.

Building Steady Streams: Dividend ETFs in Focus

Smarter Portfolio Construction With SDOG

In today's market, building globally diversified portfolios requires more than just “set it and forget it“ investing with broad international indexes. The 2025 environment, shaped by volatility, shifting economic cycles, and divergent global policies, calls for a more deliberate and methodical approach, especially outside the U.S.

Smarter Portfolio Construction With SDOG

SDOG: Lower Return And Higher Volatility Than Its Peers

ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF holds the five stocks with the highest yields in each sector of a large cap universe, excluding real estate. SDOG has an equal-weight methodology and value characteristics. SDOG has lagged the five largest equity dividend ETFs over the last 10 years, with higher volatility and deeper drawdowns.

SDOG: Lower Return And Higher Volatility Than Its Peers

Investing Beyond U.S. Borders Via IDOG

As investors weigh the impact of a shifting global economic backdrop and continued volatility in U.S. markets, attention is turning overseas. One fund that has emerged as a notable player in this space is the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG).

Investing Beyond U.S. Borders Via IDOG

SDOG: High Yields, Low Valuation, But A Mixed Track Record

The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) targets high dividend-paying U.S. large-cap stocks across sectors, offering income-focused, diversified exposure with a structural tilt toward mature, higher-yielding sectors. SDOG trades at a significant discount to the S&P 500 with a forward P/E of 12.7x but exhibits lower earnings growth and profitability compared to the benchmark. Despite its high dividend yield of 4.0%, SDOG has a mixed performance record, higher volatility, and lower dividend growth compared to peers, warranting a cautious outlook.

SDOG: High Yields, Low Valuation, But A Mixed Track Record

Why SDOG Stands Out Amid Tariff Concerns

As the market digests the ongoing impacts of global tariff uncertainty and a shifting economic backdrop, income-oriented investors are once again turning their attention to resilient strategies. In this environment, the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) might just be one of the more stable dogs in the fight.

Why SDOG Stands Out Amid Tariff Concerns

Buy 4 Ideal 'Safer' February Dividends, Out Of 40 Choices From Readers

Since May 2017, reader-selected dividend-paying stocks have been featured, with valuable reader feedback improving accuracy and direction. My Dogs of The Week portfolios are available for Dividend Dogcatcher subscribers, with detailed summaries and reference guides listed by date. I prioritize stocks whose dividends from $1K invested exceed their single share price, categorizing them as "cash rich" or "cash poor".

Buy 4 Ideal 'Safer' February Dividends, Out Of 40 Choices From Readers

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