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ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF

SDOG tracks an equal-weighted index of the five highest-yielding S&P 500 securities in each sector.

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With the yield on the 10-year Treasury hovering around 3%, advisors have been seeking out high-dividend yielding ETFs to combine stock appreciation potential with income generation. During a recent VettaFi-organized webcast, advisor attendees were asked to identify which investment styles were attractive for generating income in today's market.

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U.S. investors may be hindered in meeting their investment goals due to their underexposure to international markets. With the volatility in equities this year and weakness in technology amid rising interest rates and supply chain issues, it could be an opportune time for income investors to reconsider their international exposures, Stacey Morris, CFA, head of [.

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Equity ETFs saw a combined $32.4 billion and fixed income ETFs saw a combined $33.7 billion in May inflows. Three funds in ALPS' range of ETFs — including one newcomer — gained momentum as investors looked for defensive strategies and funds that offer generous income.

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The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) follows the S-Network Sector Dividends Dogs Index (SDOGX), and the aim of that benchmark is simple. The index includes the five highest-yielding stocks from each S&P 500 sector, excluding real estate.

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It's often said that every dog has its day. The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) is having its day now — actually, it's had more than four months' worth.

This Dog Is Proving Durable

With both bonds and equities off to a dismal start to the year and a growing chorus discussing the potential for a recession, income investors may be taking a closer look at their portfolio positioning as they digest recent performance amid rising interest rates. Year-to-date returns from typical income investments have been admittedly mixed, from [.

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April saw a continuation of market turbulence, driven by rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, ongoing geopolitical headwinds, and lackluster first-quarter earnings results among many mega-cap companies.  “Carnage and velocity are the words that come to mind when thinking about the markets in April,” the market intelligence desk team at the Nasdaq wrote.

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SDOG takes an equal-weight-by-sector approach by selecting the five highest-yielding S&P 500 stocks in each sector. Annual fees are high at 0.40%, but the ETF currently yields 3.48%. High-dividend ETFs have turned the corner and was one of the best-performing categories in the last six months. Still, SDOG underperformed against most of its 20 peers.

ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Following a record year of domestic dividend growth in 2021, expectations were in place for more of the same entering 2022. First-quarter data indicate the payout trajectory is heading in the right direction and that's good news for a variety of dividend-oriented exchange traded funds, including the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG).

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With inflation firmly entrenched in the current economic setting, investors are evaluating strategies that offer protection against soaring consumer prices. A solid avenue for gaining that protection is via dividend stocks and the related exchange traded funds, including the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG).

This Dog Has an Inflation-Protection Bite

Stocks rebounded in March as investors managed their expectations for the future, which include considerations such as decades-high inflation, rising interest rates, and the implications of the Russia-Ukraine war.  The three ETFs that saw the greatest inflows during the month were all equal-weighted strategies.

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Value stocks are proving sturdy this year, as highlighted by the fact that the S&P 500 Value Index is flat on the year while the S&P 500 is lower by 4%. Adding dividends to the mix enhances the value proposition.

Still Plenty of Value in Value Stocks

Inflation continues running hot in the U.S., putting an additional burden on investors' income needs. More income is necessary for portfolios to keep pace with rising consumer prices.

This Dividend ETF Has Inflation-Fighting Credentials

Last week, the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG), a deep value portfolio of high yielding large-cap stocks, outperformed the S&P 500 by over 175 basis points as the cyclical value rotation accelerated with commodity prices surging on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, this strong performance is not unexpected or unprecedented, as SDOG has historically performed [.

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The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) sports a dividend yield of 3.19%. These days, that certainly qualifies as attractive, but there's much more to the story with this exchange traded fund.

Big Dividends, Other Benefits With SDOG

The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) is a useful tool for achieving a diverse portfolio of large-cap U.S. stocks while also seeking to capture a meaningful dividend yield, generally maintaining a dividend yield much greater than that of the S&P 500, as well as exceeding many other dividend-focused ETFs. SDOG tracks the S-Network Sector [.

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February saw a continuation of market turbulence, driven by a higher-than-expected inflation reading for January and escalating geopolitical tensions, but three funds in ALPS' ETF suite managed to rake in assets amid the turmoil.  The three ETFs that saw the greatest inflows during the month were all equal-weighted strategies.

Which ALPS ETFs Saw the Greatest Flows in February?

Investors who are looking for a value play for today's market environment can consider the Dogs of the Dow investment strategy as well as a targeted exchange traded fund strategy to help put it into practice. In the recent webcast, Dogs of the Dow: Why 2022 is the Right Time for Value, Andy Hicks, senior [.

The Right Dividend ETF to Play the Shift to Value

Looking for value stocks well-positioned for the coming year? It might be time to try “Dogs of the Dow,” a time-tested strategy that focuses on the five highest-yielding securities within each sector of the S&P 500.

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Gold prices jumped to an eight-month high on Thursday despite global equities falling more than 1% as geopolitical tensions heightened with President Joe Biden saying that there was every indication that Russia planned to attack Ukraine. One stock that has fared especially well is Colorado-based Newmont Corporation (NEM), the world's largest gold mining company.

This Dividend ETF Benefits From Gold's Surge

The Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates in March, the first of what could be four rate hikes (maybe more) this year, but bond yields remain low. That's prompting some market participants to ditch bond funds and flock to dividend products, including exchange traded funds.

Low Bond Yields Stoke Inflows to Dividend Funds

It's no secret that the Federal Reserve is cruising toward multiple interest rate increases this year in an effort to damp inflation, but that doesn't mean that dividend stocks and exchange traded funds will languish. Actually, some market observers believe that dividend stocks could prove resilient as rates rise, and that could be constructive for [.

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SDOG: High Yield, Good Value, Questionable Quality

January was plagued by overwhelming negative returns and volatility, but three funds in ALPS' ETF range stood out as top performers.  The funds in ALPS' line-up that saw the greatest returns in January had commonalities.

The Top 3 Performing ALPS ETFs in January

On a historical basis, when value stocks outperform growth counterparts, that scenario often lasts for years. However, growth can do the same, as highlighted by its decade-plus streak of topping value.

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