WDIV - IDOG: A Great International Fund With Yield

2024-04-07 02:19:08 ET

Summary

• ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF is a compelling option for investing in international equities with high dividend yields.
• IDOG's portfolio is well-diversified across sectors and geographic regions, reducing risk and providing market opportunities.
• IDOG has outperformed similar ETFs with less volatility and consistent returns, making it an attractive choice for income-focused investors.

At this point in the investment cycle, my preference leans significantly towards international equities over US equities, primarily due to their prolonged underperformance. Exploring international market ETFs opens up several avenues. A particularly intriguing option is investing in the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF ( IDOG ). This ETF follows the S-Network International Sector Dividend Dogs Index, aiming to mirror the index's returns, minus any fees and expenses. Leveraging the 'Dogs of the Dow Theory', the strategy is applied across various sectors, starting with the S-Network Developed International Equity 1000 Index to select eligible securities. IDOG targets high dividend yields in the market by choosing the top five yielding securities from each of the 10 sectors and then equally distributing the weight among them....

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