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ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (EDOG) Sharpe Ratio: 0.89

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Jul 15, 2026

EDOG is a passive ETF by SS&C tracking the investment results of the S-Network Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs Index. EDOG launched on Mar 28, 2014 and has a 0.60% expense ratio.

EDOG's Sharpe Ratio of 0.89 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 0.89 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 15, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

EDOG Sharpe Ratio Rank

EDOG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 29.830
Below Average

EDOG ranks above 29.8% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for volatility taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better consistency
  • Assess whether the volatility profile aligns with your portfolio goals

EDOG Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows EDOG's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.74 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.74 to 1.91
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.91 or higher
  • Top 1%: 6.49+
  • Median: 1.40 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities, Dividend category across multiple time periods, showing how EDOG's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jul 15, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
LVHIFranklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF3.32
ALTYGlobal X Alternative Income ETF2.60
DEWWisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund2.58
EFASGlobal X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF2.56
GEMEPacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF2.50
EVLUiShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF2.49
INCEFranklin Income Equity Focus ETF2.44
DVYAiShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF2.29
VYMIVanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF2.28
PIEInvesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF2.24
EDOGALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF0.89

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows EDOG's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when EDOG consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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