- ISIN
- US00162Q1067
- CUSIP
- 00162Q106
- Issuer
- SS&C
- Inception Date
- May 7, 2008
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S-Network REIT Dividend Dogs Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Real Estate
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $11M
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Performance
RDOG Performance Chart
ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) is up 16.2% since the beginning of the year. RDOG is currently trading at $41 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RDOG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,143.
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Returns By Period
ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) has returned 16.17% so far this year and 22.86% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RDOG has returned 4.26% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.65% annually.
ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF
- 1D
- 2.12%
- 1M
- 4.33%
- YTD
- 16.17%
- 6M
- 18.04%
- 1Y
- 22.86%
- 3Y*
- 12.57%
- 5Y*
- 2.71%
- 10Y*
- 4.26%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.41%
- 1M
- 4.48%
- YTD
- 10.79%
- 6M
- 10.60%
- 1Y
- 27.02%
- 3Y*
- 21.07%
- 5Y*
- 12.39%
- 10Y*
- 13.65%
RDOG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 22, 2008, RDOG's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.54%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.7 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +22.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -27.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, RDOG closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 28, 2008 with a return of +14.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -18.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.24% | 4.96% | -7.08% | 9.73% | 4.06% | 1.05% | 16.17% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.04% | 3.36% | -3.41% | -5.86% | 1.36% | 1.82% | -1.32% | 6.93% | -1.60% | -2.97% | 3.60% | -0.33% | 0.95% |
| 2024 | -6.98% | -0.31% | 4.33% | -3.31% | 2.73% | 1.44% | 10.32% | 1.99% | 3.47% | -4.64% | 4.83% | -7.83% | 4.57% |
| 2023 | 12.45% | -6.73% | -7.08% | -3.63% | -1.41% | 6.28% | 5.26% | -2.03% | -7.65% | -4.06% | 11.72% | 9.89% | 10.38% |
| 2022 | -7.34% | -1.17% | 5.49% | -7.34% | -1.46% | -6.73% | 7.76% | -6.31% | -12.15% | 6.49% | 3.13% | -7.07% | -25.53% |
| 2021 | 0.04% | 4.91% | 3.63% | 6.73% | 0.23% | 2.85% | 3.51% | 1.70% | -4.84% | 5.94% | -0.97% | 6.88% | 34.42% |
Benchmark Metrics
ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.22%, beta of 0.84, and R2 of 0.45 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 23, 2008.
- This ETF participated in 112.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 89.28% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.45 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
- -2.22%
- Beta
- 0.84
- R²
- 0.45
- Upside Capture
- 89.28%
- Downside Capture
- 112.39%
Expense Ratio
RDOG has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RDOG ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| RDOG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.72 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.85 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.41 | -0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.29 | 2.98 | -0.69 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.42 | 13.78 | -6.36 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF provided a 6.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.47 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.47 | $2.48 | $2.32 | $2.73 | $1.98 | $1.65 | $2.09 | $1.50 | $1.29 | $1.64 | $1.52 | $1.46 |
Dividend yield | 6.00% | 6.91% | 6.11% | 7.07% | 5.25% | 3.11% | 5.12% | 3.10% | 3.13% | 3.64% | 3.66% | 3.43% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ALPS REIT 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 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $2.48 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $2.32 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $2.73 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $1.98 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $1.65 |
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 REIT 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 REIT Dividend Dogs ETF was 67.59%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 538 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -67.59%Mar 2009 | 9mo 10d | 2y 1mo | 2y 10moJun 2008 - Apr 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -49.35%Mar 2020 | 28d | 1y 1mo | 1y 2moFeb 2020 - Apr 2021 |
2023 bear market2023 | -35.52%Oct 2023 | 1y 9mo | 2y 7mo | 4y 5moJan 2022 - Jun 2026 |
2011 bear market2011 | -23.73%Oct 2011 | 2mo 10d | 9mo 3d | 11mo 13dJul 2011 - Jul 2012 |
2013 correction2013 | -16.24%Jun 2013 | 1mo 13d | 1y 28d | 1y 2moMay 2013 - Jul 2014 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RDOG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -67.59% | -56.78% | -10.81% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.02% | -9.10% | -0.92% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.40% | -18.90% | -2.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.52% | -25.43% | -10.09% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -49.35% | -33.92% | -15.43% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.33% | +0.33% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.26% | -10.72% | -1.54% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.09% | 1.97% | +1.12% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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