- ISIN
- US00162Q6686
- CUSIP
- 00162Q668
- Issuer
- SS&C
- Inception Date
- Mar 28, 2014
- Region
- Emerging Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Emerging Markets Equities, Dividend
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S-Network Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $29M
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Performance
EDOG Performance Chart
ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (EDOG) is up 1.9% since the beginning of the year. EDOG is currently trading at $24 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EDOG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,283.
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Returns By Period
ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (EDOG) has returned 1.88% so far this year and 17.58% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EDOG has returned 6.36% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.54%
- YTD
- 1.88%
- 6M
- 1.63%
- 1Y
- 17.58%
- 3Y*
- 10.68%
- 5Y*
- 5.11%
- 10Y*
- 6.36%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
EDOG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 28, 2014, EDOG's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.3 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Mar 2016 with a return of +16.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -20.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, EDOG closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 25, 2015 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.94% | 4.54% | -5.12% | -0.75% | -1.34% | -1.91% | 1.88% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.09% | -2.08% | 1.80% | 2.85% | 1.12% | 2.94% | -0.40% | 2.55% | 3.47% | 1.66% | 2.06% | 1.64% | 22.59% |
| 2024 | -2.06% | -0.22% | 0.27% | -0.98% | 2.73% | -0.24% | 2.58% | 3.33% | 4.30% | -5.08% | -1.86% | -0.67% | 1.70% |
| 2023 | 5.70% | -3.24% | 2.97% | 0.81% | -4.63% | 4.32% | 6.85% | -5.24% | -3.60% | -2.66% | 6.10% | 4.79% | 11.58% |
| 2022 | 0.31% | -4.51% | 0.59% | -5.36% | 2.22% | -10.51% | 1.82% | -0.45% | -8.78% | 6.98% | 10.30% | -1.66% | -10.50% |
| 2021 | -2.94% | 1.85% | 3.96% | 1.72% | 5.21% | -0.16% | -2.64% | 5.88% | -1.47% | -0.21% | -3.78% | 4.30% | 11.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF has an annualized alpha of -3.06%, beta of 0.68, and R2 of 0.43 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 28, 2014.
- This ETF participated in 91.06% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.36% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.68 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.43 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.43 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -3.06%
- Beta
- 0.68
- R²
- 0.43
- Upside Capture
- 61.36%
- Downside Capture
- 91.06%
Expense Ratio
EDOG has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EDOG ranks 32 for risk / return — below 32% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (EDOG) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| EDOG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.93 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.17 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.37 | -0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.65 | 2.78 | -1.14 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.40 | 12.44 | -8.04 |
Dividends
Dividend History
ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF provided a 5.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.21 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.21 | $1.09 | $1.35 | $1.41 | $1.05 | $1.00 | $0.59 | $1.07 | $1.08 | $0.73 | $0.65 | $0.88 |
Dividend yield | 5.05% | 4.50% | 6.55% | 6.53% | 5.07% | 4.11% | 2.60% | 4.93% | 5.37% | 2.89% | 2.97% | 4.55% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.71 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $1.09 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $1.35 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $1.41 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $1.05 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $1.00 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF was 44.29%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 202 trading sessions.
The current ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF drawdown is 9.33%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -44.29%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 9mo 21d | 2y 11moJan 2018 - Jan 2021 |
2016 bear market2016 | -36.59%Jan 2016 | 1y 4mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 3moSep 2014 - Jan 2018 |
Bear market2022 | -26.54%Sep 2022 | 7mo 15d | 1y 10mo | 2y 6moFeb 2022 - Aug 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.29%Apr 2025 | 6mo 13d | 1mo 11d | 7mo 24dSep 2024 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.73%Jun 2026 | 3mo 12d | — | 3mo 27dFeb 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| EDOG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.29% | -56.78% | +12.49% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.73% | -9.10% | -1.63% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.29% | -18.90% | +3.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.54% | -25.43% | -1.11% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.29% | -33.92% | -10.37% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.33% | -1.80% | -7.53% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.20% | -10.71% | -0.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.00% | 2.03% | +1.97% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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