ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG)

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Summary

The ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) tracks the S-Network International Sector Dividend Dogs Index. It invests in undervalued dividend-paying stocks in developed economies in Europe, Australian, and the Far East (EAFE).

Investment Thesis

Dividend dogs tend to be established companies whose stock prices have declined due to unpopularity among investors. They provide dividend income with the added benefit of potential capital appreciation if the stocks’ valuations correct themselves.

Statistics

Updated May 31, 2018:

  • Total Assets: $338.9 million
  • Total Holdings: 52
  • Portfolio Turnover: 37%
  • Net Expense Ratio: 0.50%
  • Distribution Yield: 3.92%
  • P/E Ratio: 15.43
  • Alpha: -0.18
  • Beta: 0.92

Analysis

Morningstar

  • Overall Rating: 3 Stars
  • Investment Style: Large Value

Portfolio

Region Allocation

  • Europe: 68.50%
  • Australia: 19.45%
  • Asia: 12.04%

Top Ten Countries

  1. UK: 22.98%
  2. Australia: 19.45%
  3. Sweden: 10.00%
  4. Japan: 9.98%
  5. Spain: 6.27%
  6. Finland: 6.25%
  7. France: 6.24%
  8. Germany: 6.14%
  9. Italy: 4.38%
  10. Denmark: 2.24%

Sector Allocation

  • Utilities: 11.14%
  • Materials: 10.51%
  • Healthcare: 10.59%
  • Consumer Staples: 10.32%
  • Industrials: 10.35%
  • Consumer Discretionary: 10.86%
  • Technology: 9.75%
  • Energy: 9.37%
  • Telecommunications: 8.20%
  • Financials: 8.91%
  • Real Estate: 0.00%

Market Cap Allocation

  • Giant: 40.06%
  • Large: 51.92%
  • Mid: 8.02%
  • Small: 0.00%
  • Micro: 0.00%

Top Ten Holdings

  1. BP PLC (BP)
  2. AstraZeneca (AZN)
  3. Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A)
  4. BHP Billiton (BHP)
  5. Energias de Portugal (ELCPF)
  6. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
  7. Eni SpA (EIPAF)
  8. Rio Tinto (RIO)
  9. Wesfarmers (WFAFY)
  10. Woodside Petroleum (WOPEY)

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