ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG)
| Assets | $1.37B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.36% |
| PE Ratio | 15.43 |
| Shares Out | 19.76M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 54.84% |
| Volume | 44,862 |
| Open | 69.24 |
| Previous Close | 69.38 |
| Day's Range | 68.90 - 69.44 |
| 52-Week Low | 57.70 |
| 52-Week High | 74.74 |
| Beta | 0.72 |
| Holdings | 51 |
| Inception Date | Jun 29, 2012 |
About SDOG
Fund Home PageThe ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the S-Network Sector Dividend Dogs index. The fund tracks an equal-weighted index of the five highest-yielding S&P 500 securities in each sector. SDOG was launched on Jun 29, 2012 and is issued by SS&C.
Top 10 Holdings
21.26% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Smurfit Westrock Plc | SW | 2.21% |
| Microchip Technology Incorporated | MCHP | 2.19% |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | TXN | 2.13% |
| Pfizer Inc. | PFE | 2.13% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 2.13% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 2.12% |
| International Paper Company | IP | 2.10% |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company | HPE | 2.09% |
| Target Corporation | TGT | 2.08% |
| Watsco, Inc. | WSO | 2.08% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | $0.6326 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.6556 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | $0.6148 | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.5489 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | $0.5613 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.5647 | Jun 25, 2025 |
Performance
SDOG had a total return of 19.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.22%.
News
Behind the Screens: VettaFi Team Shares Their Favorite Tickers
The VettaFi Editorial team met for a New York City onsite this week, confabbing over the latest news and important changes in the ETF ecosystem. As part of that gathering, writers and editors came tog...
Out of the Doghouse, SDOG Holds Dividend Stalwarts
There's a lot of enthusiasm directed to artificial intelligence (AI) and mega-cap growth stocks. Still, shares of companies returning capital to shareholders by way of buybacks and dividends are deliv...
Some Top-Tier Dividend Ideas Reside in SDOG
One or two solid dividend stocks can do a portfolio well, but a broad basket of such names accessible in efficient fashion is an enticing proposition for equity income investors who want to avoid the ...
Why Investors Are Turning to Sector-Balanced Dividend Strategies
Investors are looking at sector-balanced dividend strategies to protect gains and establish durable yield. Speaking during a recent SS&C ALPS Advisors due diligence session, Danny Schwab and Kyle Klec...