SDOG: These Sector Dividend Dogs Deserve A Second Look (Rating Upgrade)
ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF is upgraded from 'sell' to 'hold' due to improved earnings growth and relative valuation metrics. SDOG's next-year EPS growth rate has risen to 7.84%, and it trades at a 12.8% P/E discount to its five-year average. With a 3.82% estimated yield, SDOG now offers multiple sources of return: dividend yield, EPS growth, and potential P/E expansion.
Out of the Doghouse, SDOG Holds Dividend Stalwarts
There's a lot of enthusiasm directed to artificial intelligence (AI) and mega-cap growth stocks. Still, shares of companies returning capital to shareholders by way of buybacks and dividends are delivering the goods this year.
Some Top-Tier Dividend Ideas Reside in SDOG
One or two solid dividend stocks can do a portfolio well, but a broad basket of such names accessible in efficient fashion is an enticing proposition for equity income investors who want to avoid the stock-picking burden. On that note, the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) is one of the payout ETFs to consider.
Why Investors Are Turning to Sector-Balanced Dividend Strategies
Investors are looking at sector-balanced dividend strategies to protect gains and establish durable yield. Speaking during a recent SS&C ALPS Advisors due diligence session, Danny Schwab and Kyle Kleckner outlined why an equal-weighted value rotation is fundamentally reshaping core equity allocations.
SDOG: The High Dividend ETF With More Perks
Investors love to have their cake and eat it too. That's especially true when it comes to equity income investing.
This Dividend ETF Offers Yield and Payout Growth Potential
Some dividend ETFs emphasize yield while others focus on companies with long track records of boosting payouts. Look close enough, and investors can find both favorable traits under one umbrella.
SDOG Holdings Surge as Market Rotates out of Tech
The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) is capturing a market rotation away from technology stocks and toward companies in sectors viewed as less vulnerable to artificial intelligence disruption. Utilities and basic materials holdings lead gains while software names tumble.
SDOG: Why You Shouldn't Bother Buying These Dividend Dogs (Rating Downgrade)
ALPS selects the top five-yielding dividend stocks from each GICS sector (excluding Real Estate). Along with its equal-weighting scheme, SDOG is well-diversified, and currently offers a 4.03% 30-Day SEC Yield. However, SDOG does not apply quality screens, which can lead to trouble for its shareholders. My long-term performance analysis reveals that SDOG's return profile is heavily skewed to the downside. SDOG's weak quality features are also evident when analyzing portfolio-level metrics like EBIT margins and return on total capital. Even against other high-yielding funds, SDOG is unattractive.
High Yield Dividend ETF SDOG Spreads Income Across Sectors
The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) applies a classic income strategy across the market by selecting the highest-yielding stocks in each sector, offering investors a way to capture dividends without concentrating in traditional income-heavy areas like utilities or real estate. According to ETF Database, SDOG holds $1.25 billion in assets and has returned 10.
SDOG: Look At SCHD Instead
ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF continues to underperform the S&P 500 and leading dividend ETFs, despite good value metrics and sector balance. SDOG suffers from higher volatility, deeper drawdowns, and a relatively high expense ratio compared to peers. In particular, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF™ offers a similar yield with lower fees, lower risk and better historical performance.
Video: ETF of the Week: SDOG
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.
ETF of the Week: ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG)
VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” VettaFi.com is owned by VettaFi LLC (“VettaFi”).
