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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.

The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) returned nearly 17% through the first seven months of 2021 – an admirable performance to be sure, but that's not the really eye-catching number associated with this exchange traded fund. Due to rock-bottom Treasury yields, the number that stands out with SDOG may just be its 3.21% dividend [.

More Reasons Why the SDOG ETF Is Valuable to Dividend Investors

Owing in part to a recent decline in Treasury yields, the previously hot cyclical value trade just lost some momentum, but some market observers believe there's still a case for related strategies. That could be supportive of exchange traded funds like the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG).

Thanks to Inflation, SDOG Still Has Some Bite

ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF

ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF

DENVER, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) (NYSE: SDOG), the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (NYSE: IDOG) and the ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (NYSE: EDOG) (the "Funds") declared their second quarter 2021 distributions on June 16, 2021 in the amounts of $0.4599 for SDOG, $0.4187 for IDOG and $0.39371 for EDOG. The dividends are payable on June 24, 2021 to shareholders of record on June 18, 2021.

ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETFs Declare Second Quarter Distributions

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The widely observed MSCI Emerging Markets Index is up 7% year-to-date. That's decent, but investors opting for emerging markets exchange traded funds with deeper cyclical value tilts could be doing a lot better.

An ETF Strategy to Make the Most of Emerging Markets

The issue of inflation and the resurgence of value stock ETFs are two hot topics halfway into 2021. Either scenario could benefit the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG).

Inflation Biting Your Portfolio? This ETF Bites Back

SDOG tracks the equally-weighted S-Network Sector Dividend Dogs Index that is composed of the top 5 companies with the highest dividend yields from the ten sectors of the S&P 500. All the ten sectors from IT to energy are equally weighted in the benchmark, but some fluctuations do occur during the year between the rebalancing dates.

SDOG: Simplistic Value Strategy

The cyclical rally is supportive of some high dividend sectors, providing catalysts for assets like the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG). Even with an impressive year-to-date gain of 20.63%, SDOG yields 3.45%, making it a standout on that basis in today's low-yield environment.

With the Dividend Trade in High Gear, Take ‘SDOG' for a Walk

Cyclical stocks are leading this year, and that's propelling the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) higher. Good news: many market observers see durability in that trend.

The Dogs of the Dow: Staying Cyclical with ‘SDOG'

The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) is a prime example of an asset benefiting from this year's resurgence in value stocks. The good news is that some market observers believe there's more room to run for previously undervalued names.

This Dog's Got Bite! Dogs of the Dow and the SDOG ETF

The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) is a high dividend exchange traded fund and one that's benefiting from the rotation to cyclical value assets. Yet there's much more to the story, and that's a positive for investors.

SDOG: High Dividends through a Beautiful Payout Outlook

The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) is a high dividend/value asset. With both styles soaring this year, the ETF boasts considerable momentum.

The SDOG ETF: Dividends, Value, and More

Many value stocks are also dividend payers, and with both concepts moving higher this year, the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) stands out as a potent avenue for advisors and investors looking for compensation to wager on what could be a stout value comeback. SDOG tries to reflect the performance of the S-Network Sector [.

Putting Up with the Valuation Vertigo? Consider the SDOG ETF

Cyclical value stocks are coming back into style as rising Treasury yields plague growth fare. Investors can get in on the action with dividend compensation through the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG).

With Cyclicals and Value Back, ‘SDOG' Is Almost Drooling in Anticipation

DENVER, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) (NYSE: SDOG), the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (NYSE: IDOG) and the ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (NYSE: EDOG) (the "Funds") declared their first quarter 2021 distributions on March 17, 2021 in the amounts of $0.4757 for SDOG, $0.2431 for IDOG and $0.13251 for EDOG. The dividends are payable on March 25, 2021 to shareholders of record on March 19, 2021.

ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETFS Declare First Quarter Distributions

With cyclical value stocks trouncing growth rivals to start 2021, high dividend strategies such as the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) are worth revisiting. SDOG tries to reflect the performance of the S-Network Sector Dividend Dogs Index, which applies the ‘Dogs of the Dow Theory' on a sector-by-sector basis using the S&P 500 with [.

Dog Days No More: SDOG's Value Factor Is On the Up

Escaping The Dog House: SDOG Gets Set For A Big Run

SDOG: A Balanced High Yield ETF

High dividend strategies like the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) are back in style, and the value resurgence and low interest rates are just two reasons why. SDOG tries to reflect the performance of the S-Network Sector Dividend Dogs Index, which applies the “Dogs of the Dow Theory” on a sector-by-sector basis using the [.

With Dividends Back in Style, This Dog Could Have Its Day

The  ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) is a high dividend strategy with a value tilt. That doesn't mean it can't benefit from improving global dividend growth prospects.

Not 1, Not 2, But 3 ‘DOG' ETFs to Pounce On Dividend Growth

With the worst of 2020's dividend calamity in the rearview mirror, payout stocks are solidifying and lending plenty of optimism for funds like the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG). SDOG tries to reflect the performance of the S-Network Sector Dividend Dogs Index, which applies the “Dogs of the Dow Theory” on a sector-by-sector basis using [.

The Dogs of the Dow Are Back: Don't Go Barking Up the Wrong Tree

With interest rates still low, high dividend strategies and the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) are shining. SDOG tries to reflect the performance of the S-Network Sector Dividend Dogs Index, which applies the “Dogs of the Dow Theory” on a sector-by-sector basis using the S&P 500 with a focus on high dividend exposure.

Who Let the Dividends Out? The ALPS SDOG ETF

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It has been one year since my article covering 18 dividend-focused ETFs was published and I will be reviewing the performance of the group. The performance data showed only 1 of the 18 dividend-focused ETFs outperformed the S&P 500 since last year.

The Best ETFs For Dividend Investors: 1-Year Review

Dividend stocks stormed back late last year from some trouble spots in the first half of 2020 and with that comes a brighter outlook for 2021 and the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG). SDOG tries to reflect the performance of the S-Network Sector Dividend Dogs Index, which applies the “Dogs of the Dow Theory” on [.

Hot Dog: The ALPS SDOG ETF Is Back

The resurgence of the value factor is supportive for dividend stock ETFs such as the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG). SDOG tries to reflect the performance of the S-Network Sector Dividend Dogs Index, which applies the “Dogs of the Dow Theory” on a sector-by-sector basis using the S&P 500 with a focus on high [.

Value and SDOG Are Finding Their Groove Again

The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF, which has $1 billion of assets under management, uses the “Dogs of the Dow” approach to pick 50 stocks from 10 S&P 500 sectors. SDOG is tilted towards well-established large-cap companies and benefits from having a highly diversified portfolio.

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