ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (EDOG) belongs to the Emerging Markets Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EDOG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EDOG
EDOG charges 0.60% annually. There are 72 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 258.70M | Sep 2025 | EDOG vs VEXC | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 16.81B | Mar 2007 | EDOG vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 163.30B | Mar 2005 | EDOG vs VWO | |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 152.22B | Oct 2012 | EDOG vs IEMG | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 89.24M | Apr 2020 | EDOG vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EDOG
EDOG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 42. There are 87 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 92 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | EDOG vs EMEQ | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 90 | — | Sep 2024 | EDOG vs EVLU | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 90 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | EDOG vs GEME | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 89 | 38.85M | Mar 2023 | EDOG vs EMDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 86 | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | EDOG vs FTHF |
Top Performing EDOG Alternatives (YTD)
EDOG is at 5.43% YTD. There are 98 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 55.77%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 55.77% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | EDOG vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 35.77% | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | EDOG vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 32.23% | 43.26M | Sep 2023 | EDOG vs EMSF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 31.89% | 139.63M | Jan 2023 | EDOG vs STXE | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 30.26% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | EDOG vs GEME |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EDOG
EDOG has 16.03% 1-year volatility. There are 17 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 8.65% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | EDOG vs EJAN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 10.70% | — | Jun 2025 | EDOG vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 11.07% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | EDOG vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.68% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | EDOG vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.51% | 17.22M | Jun 2017 | EDOG vs RNEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EDOG
EDOG has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.73%. There are 18 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | -6.63% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | EDOG vs EJAN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | EDOG vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.87B | Jul 2007 | EDOG vs DEM | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | EDOG vs TDEC | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | -8.35% | 217.49M | May 2019 | EDOG vs ECOW |
Other ETFs from SS&C
The 10 most viewed SS&C ETFs shown here include AMLP, ENFR, EQL and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $13B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alerian MLP ETF | MLPs | 67 | 21.95% | 13.00B | Aug 2010 | EDOG vs AMLP | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | Infrastructure Equities, Energy Equities | 76 | 27.46% | 519.57M | Oct 2013 | EDOG vs ENFR | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 85 | 11.79% | 744.97M | Jul 2009 | EDOG vs EQL | |
| ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 94 | 20.96% | 1.41B | Jun 2012 | EDOG vs SDOG | |
| ALPS Clean Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 23 | -3.43% | 116.43M | Jun 2018 | EDOG vs ACES | |
| ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 95 | 24.03% | 201.57M | Dec 2014 | EDOG vs SBIO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 93 | 16.40% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | EDOG vs IDOG | |
| ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF | REIT, Dividend | 72 | 19.44% | 11.38M | May 2008 | EDOG vs RDOG | |
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 15.03% | 88.05M | Jun 2016 | EDOG vs RFDA | |
| ALPS Barron's 400 ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 74 | 16.49% | 230.06M | Jun 2013 | EDOG vs BFOR |
Often Compared With EDOG
Investors most often compare EDOG with IDX, SGDJ, DMDV. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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