IDOG

ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF

$37.84
+0.00%
Market closed. Last update: 10:52 PM ET

📎 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.

Overview

ETF tracking ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF

Issuer Other
Inception Date 2013-06-28
Market Cap $409.6M
Average Volume N/A
Dividend Yield 3.92%
52-Week Range $28.25 - $37.99
VWAP $37.84

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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.