Mining & Energy Giants Drive IDOG's January Performance

The ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) gained 3.1% in January, driven by double-digit rallies in mining and energy holdings that reported record production and benefited from surging commodity prices. BHP Group (BHP) climbed 16% after announcing record copper and iron ore output, while Norwegian energy producer Equinor ASA (EQNR) advanced 13.

ETF Trends • Feb 5, 2026

Is ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Launched on 06/28/2013, the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Foreign Large Value ETF category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 27, 2026

International Dividend ETF IDOG Shifts to Europe

The ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) cut its exposure to Japan while adding positions across multiple European markets in its annual December rebalance, according to data showing a shift in international dividend opportunities. The rotation reflects how the fund's yield-ranking methodology drove capital toward less-followed European markets, according to the rebalance data.

ETF Trends • Jan 13, 2026

ALPS ETFs in Biotech and Commodities Lead 2025 Gains

Biotech and natural resources funds led the ALPS ETFs lineup in 2025, with both strategies delivering returns above 45%, according to ETF Database. The ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO) gained just over 57% through December 23, topping all ALPS products for the year, according to ETF Database.

ETF Trends • Dec 26, 2025

IDOG: Well-Rounded Dividend And Value International ETF

The ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF targets high-yielding stocks across sectors in developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada. IDOG offers strong diversification, equal-weight methodology, and a 3.82% trailing yield, with no country exceeding 18% allocation. IDOG has outperformed EFA and a number of competitors since its inception, boasting superior risk-adjusted performance.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 13, 2025

Dividend Dogs ETFs Show Geographic Performance Split

Sometimes where you invest matters more than how you invest, and two dividend dogs funds from ALPS highlight the trend. The ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) gained 33.4% year-to-date through November 2, far outpacing the 7.8% return from its domestic twin, the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG), according to ETF Database data.

ETF Trends • Nov 5, 2025

Europe Matters for This Dividend ETF

As its name implies, the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) is a play on ex-U.S. dividend-paying equities. To be specific, the $394.22 million ETF focuses on developed market equities and it's a dividend yield strategy.

ETF Trends • Oct 22, 2025

Interested in International Stocks? Investigate IDOG

International equities have finally gotten their respective acts together relative to U.S. stocks. That resurgence includes dividend payers.

ETF Trends • Oct 21, 2025

Here Are the Factors Boosting International ETF IDOG

International ETF investing has been a key theme so far in 2025, boosting portfolios significantly for numerous investors. Already, on a YTD basis, numerous such strategies have outperformed key domestic funds, offering diversification alongside those returns.

ETF Trends • Sep 19, 2025

IDOG: A Global Victory For The Dividend Dogs Strategy

I rate IDOG a buy: the Dogs of the Dow strategy is a proven risk-adjusted outperformance and high dividend yield. IDOG offers superior long-term returns and Sharpe ratios versus ACWX, though it comes with higher concentration and liquidity risks, making it best for long-term investors. ACWX provides broader diversification and emerging market exposure, but its higher valuation and lower yield make it less attractive in the current macro environment.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 11, 2025