ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IDOG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IDOG
IDOG charges 0.50% annually. There are 103 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | IDOG vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.50B | Apr 2007 | IDOG vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.24B | Apr 2020 | IDOG vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 90.70B | Mar 2007 | IDOG vs VEU | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.65B | Mar 2017 | IDOG vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IDOG
IDOG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 82. There are 13 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 92 | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | IDOG vs KEMX | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 91 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | IDOG vs VIDI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | IDOG vs PATN | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 85 | 24.32B | Sep 2019 | IDOG vs AVEM | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 85 | 264.85M | Jan 2014 | IDOG vs DBAW |
Top Performing IDOG Alternatives (YTD)
IDOG is at 14.56% YTD. There are 54 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.15%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 44.15% | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | IDOG vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 41.08% | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | IDOG vs PATN | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 39.55% | 5.25M | Oct 2014 | IDOG vs IPOS | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 34.90% | 218.28M | Nov 2014 | IDOG vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 33.52% | 117.00M | Jan 2022 | IDOG vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IDOG
IDOG has 13.34% 1-year volatility. There are 31 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 8.26% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | IDOG vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.43% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IDOG vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.11% | 164.97M | Aug 2013 | IDOG vs FID | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 10.37% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | IDOG vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.67% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | IDOG vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IDOG
IDOG has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.47%. There are 4 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | IDOG vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | IDOG vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | IDOG vs BUFI | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -6.46% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | IDOG vs EFAV | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | -6.96% | 318.12M | Jan 2018 | IDOG vs FIDI |
Other ETFs from SS&C
The 10 most viewed SS&C ETFs shown here include AMLP, ENFR, EQL and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $12B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alerian MLP ETF | MLPs | 45 | 16.62% | 12.14B | Aug 2010 | IDOG vs AMLP | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | Energy Equities | 54 | 24.47% | 459.78M | Nov 2013 | IDOG vs ENFR | |
| ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 9.00% | 1.38B | Jul 2009 | IDOG vs EQL | |
| ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 73 | 15.26% | 1.38B | Jun 2012 | IDOG vs SDOG | |
| ALPS Clean Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 69 | 32.49% | 145.33M | Jun 2018 | IDOG vs ACES | |
| ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 74 | -1.78% | 161.79M | Dec 2014 | IDOG vs SBIO | |
| ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF | REIT, Dividend | 42 | 14.68% | 11.18M | May 2008 | IDOG vs RDOG | |
| ALPS Barron's 400 ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 49 | 10.43% | 214.64M | Jun 2013 | IDOG vs BFOR | |
| ALPS Disruptive Technologies ETF | Technology Equities | 15 | 6.02% | 74.42M | Dec 2017 | IDOG vs DTEC | |
| ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | Emerging Markets Equities, Dividend | 36 | 4.34% | 29.53M | Mar 2014 | IDOG vs EDOG |
Often Compared With IDOG
Investors most often compare IDOG with IQDG, IDV, VIG. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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