A smart beta exchange traded fund, the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) debuted on 06/28/2013, and offers broad exposure to the Foreign Large Value ETF category of the market.
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The ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF is upgraded to 'Buy', offering a 4.2% yield and robust dividend growth with low concentration risks. IDOG has outperformed the MSCI EAFE benchmark since inception, with a 1.1% annualized excess return and strong recent performance. The fund provides balanced sector and country exposure, value-oriented fundamentals, and a diversified portfolio of 50 large-cap international stocks.
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Making its debut on 06/28/2013, smart beta exchange traded fund ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) provides investors broad exposure to the Foreign Large Value ETF category of the market.
International value stocks fueled a decisive July for the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG). The fund gained 6.14% for the month, according to ALPS Advisors' July ETF Spotlight report.
Energy stocks fueled July gains for the S-Network International Sector Dividend Dogs Index, the benchmark behind the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG). The index climbed 6.3% for the month.
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A smart beta exchange traded fund, the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) debuted on 06/28/2013, and offers broad exposure to the Foreign Large Value ETF category of the market.
I assign a ‘Buy' rating to the Alps International Sector Dividends Dogs ETF for its strong recent performance and defensive international dividend profile. IDOG's Dogs of the Dow methodology delivers higher income generation, lower valuation multiples, and superior risk-adjusted returns versus broader international markets. While IDOG's expense ratio is higher than peers, its recent outperformance and defensive positioning justify its inclusion for investors seeking international value exposure.
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The ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) made its debut on 06/28/2013, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Foreign Large Value ETF category of the market.