IDOG
ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) seeks to track the performance of the S-Network International Sector Dividend Dogs Index, which is designed to provide exposure to high-yielding international stocks across multiple sectors.
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) seeks to track the performance of the S-Network International Sector Dividend Dogs Index, which is designed to provide exposure to high-yielding international stocks across multiple sectors.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The ETF invests in the 5 highest-yielding stocks from each of the 10 GICS sectors in the S-Network Developed Markets (ex-US) Index. The portfolio is equally weighted and rebalanced annually.
✨ Key Features
- Diversified exposure to high-dividend international stocks across multiple sectors
- Equal-weighted portfolio to avoid concentration risk
- Focuses on the highest-yielding stocks in each sector
- Tracks the S-Network International Sector Dividend Dogs Index
⚠️ Primary Risks
- International investing risks such as currency fluctuations, political/economic instability, and differences in accounting standards
- Sector concentration risk as the fund is equally weighted across sectors
- Potential for higher volatility compared to broad international indexes
- Dividend payments are not guaranteed and may fluctuate
👤 Best For
The IDOG ETF may be suitable for investors seeking international equity exposure with a focus on high-dividend paying stocks. It could be used as a satellite holding to complement a diversified portfolio. Investors should have a medium to long-term time horizon and a moderate risk tolerance.
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