ATLASALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG): outlook, holdings and fees
ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by ALPS. The expense ratio is 0.34% and the yield is 3.69%. The ten largest holdings are 22% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on SDOG
| Last price | $73.78 (+0.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $72.38 – $75.97 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 3.69% · quarterly |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
SDOG fund facts
| Issuer | ALPS |
|---|---|
| Theme | Dividend stocks |
| Assets under management | $1.4B |
| Expense ratio | 0.34% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 51% |
| Inception | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The underlying index generally consists of 50 stocks on each annual reconstitution date, which is the third Friday of December each year. The underlying index's stocks must be constituents of the S-Network U.S. Equity WR Large-Cap 500 Index, the leading benchmark index for U.S. large capitalization stocks.
SDOG top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co HPE | Technology | 2.41% |
| Accenture plc ACN | Technology | 2.45% |
| AbbVie Inc ABBV | Healthcare | 2.33% |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated TXN | Technology | 2.12% |
| Kinder Morgan Inc KMI | Energy | 2.09% |
| Altria Group MO | Consumer Defensive | 2.14% |
| Pfizer Inc PFE | Healthcare | 2.09% |
| Microchip Technology Inc MCHP | Technology | 2.04% |
| Merck & Company Inc MRK | Healthcare | 2.20% |
| EOG Resources Inc EOG | Energy | 2.19% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
SDOG sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Consumer Cyclicals | 15.9% |
| Technology | 12.9% |
| Energy | 10.6% |
| Healthcare | 10.3% |
| Consumer Defensive | 10.1% |
| Utilities | 9.9% |
| Communication Services | 9.3% |
| Financial Services | 9.3% |
| Industrials | 7.7% |
| Basic Materials | 4.1% |
By region: North America 95.8%, United Kingdom 2.1%, Europe Developed 2.1%.
SDOG returns and risk
| Year to date | +17.9% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +24.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +18.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.8% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 13.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.95 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
SDOG: frequently asked questions
What does SDOG invest in?
ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (2.4%), Accenture plc (2.5%), AbbVie Inc (2.3%), Texas Instruments Incorporated (2.1%), Kinder Morgan Inc (2.1%).
What is the SDOG expense ratio?
0.34% a year: about $34.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the SDOG dividend yield?
3.69%, paid quarterly. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will SDOG go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $72.38 to $75.97 from $73.78 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has SDOG performed?
Year to date +17.9%, one year +24.0%, three years +18.4% a year, five years +10.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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