At a glance
EDOG charges 0.6% a year, above the 0.55% average of the 3 funds most like it (the 3rd cheapest of 4). It has $29.5M in assets, the 4th largest of that group; it paid 5.13% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, quarterly. Over the past year it returned +7.1% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), the weakest of those 4 funds; over three years it returned +12.6% a year. At its worst it fell 35.2% in the 2020 crash (S&P 500: 33.7%) and 26.5% in the 2022 bear market (S&P 500: 24.5%), and was back at its earlier high 8 months and 23 months after the lows. Its ten largest positions make up 32.9% of the fund, out of 48 in all.
The short version
ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (EDOG) tracks the S-Network Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs Index: the five highest-yielding stocks in each of ten emerging-market sectors, about 50 in all, equally weighted. That rule spreads the fund across industries instead of letting one sector dominate. Its 12-month dividend yield was 5.13% as of October 27, 2026; the 0.60% expense ratio is above the 0.55% average of similar funds.
Price history
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EDOG +7.1% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDOG official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2025 | — | +22.25% | — | +6.91% | +7.00% | — |
| S-Network Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs Index* (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) index, same period | — | +22.89% | — | +7.51% | +7.72% | — |
| Morningstar Emerging Markets Index*,‡ (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) index, same period | — | +29.76% | — | +4.76% | +8.66% | — |
| EDOG price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +2.8% | +7.1% | +12.6% | +4.8% | +5.5% | +4.2% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, EDOG returned +7.1%, 4th of 4 among similar funds.
- Its 5-year annualized return was +4.8% and its 10-year +5.5%.
- In the 2020 COVID crash it fell 35.2% and regained its old high 7.7 months after the low.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2015 (-16.7%); its best was 2025 (+22.6%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 44.3% (Jan 26, 2018 to Mar 23, 2020), recovered by Jan 8, 2021.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +2.8% | — |
| 2025 | +22.6% | +22.25% |
| 2024 | +1.7% | +2.20% |
| 2023 | +11.7% | +11.33% |
| 2022 | -10.5% | -10.42% |
| 2021 | +11.7% | +12.08% |
| 2020 | +8.0% | +7.92% |
| 2019 | +13.2% | +12.70% |
| 2018 | -16.5% | -15.79% |
| 2017 | +20.4% | +19.85% |
| 2016 | +15.7% | +14.08% |
| 2015 | -16.7% | — |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Lost 35.2% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 35.2%, back to its old high 7.7 months after the low |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Lost 21.8% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 26.5%, back to its old high 22.8 months after the low |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $1.0200 | |
| 2025 | $1.0800 | -20.0% |
| 2024 | $1.3500 | -4.9% |
| 2023 | $1.4200 | +35.2% |
| 2022 | $1.0500 | +6.1% |
| 2021 | $0.9900 | +67.8% |
| 2020 | $0.5900 | -44.9% |
| 2019 | $1.0700 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | $1.0800 | +47.9% |
| 2017 | $0.7300 | +12.3% |
| 2016 | $0.6500 | -26.1% |
| 2015 | $0.8800 |
What's inside
As of May 31, 2026, the fund held 48 securities; the ten largest made up 32.85% of assets.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Wipro Ltd | 5.29% | |
| Infosys Ltd | 4.83% | |
| Richter Gedeon Nyrt | 4.14% | |
| Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd | 3.26% | |
| Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Pcl | 3.24% | |
| Magyar Telekom Telecommunications Plc | 2.95% | |
| Grupo Mexico Sab De Cv | 2.41% | |
| Banco Del Bajio Sa | 2.33% | |
| Interconexion Electrica Sa Esp | 2.24% | |
| Bb Seguridade Participacoes Sa | 2.16% | |
| Ptt Pcl | 2.13% | |
| Itausa Sa Preferred stock | 2.10% | |
| Thai Beverage Pcl | 2.08% | |
| Anglogold Ashanti Plc | 2.06% | |
| Empresas Copec Sa | 2.05% |
By country
India 13.38%Thailand 11.42%Brazil 10.17%Malaysia 9.34%Indonesia 9%By asset type
Stocks 93.53%Preferred stock 6.01%What changed recently
- Over the three months to May 31, 2026, investors added a net $2.5M (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: -6.07%, +0.28%, -1.16%.
How it works
The adviser, ALPS Advisors, Inc., aims to match the S-Network Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs Index before fees. The index draws from the S-Network Emerging Markets Liquid 500 Index: mainly large companies based and listed in countries the World Bank rates Upper Middle Income, plus some higher-income former Soviet-bloc countries and some Lower Middle Income ones.
Each year the index ranks stocks by dividend yield (regular cash dividends over the past 12 months divided by share price) as of the last trading day of November. It takes the five highest yielders in each of ten of the eleven GICS sectors, the standard industry groupings, leaving out real estate. A sector with fewer than five eligible stocks contributes only those that qualify. The new list of about 50 stocks takes effect on the third Friday of December. Stocks are equally weighted, and the index rebalances quarterly. Weights drift between rebalances; on May 31, 2026, top holding Wipro was 5.3% of the fund.
Unlike many ETFs, EDOG expects to pay redemptions in cash rather than in stock, so it may have to trade out of holdings and realize gains, which can make it less tax-efficient. As an index fund, it generally holds a struggling company until the index removes it. Turnover, the share of holdings replaced in a year, was 74%.
What it really costs
- EDOG charges 0.6% a year, versus an average of 0.55% for the similar funds below (3rd of 4, cheapest first).
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $61 in the first year and $750 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDOG | $61 | $192 | $335 | $750 |
In a retirement portfolio
Its high emerging-market dividend income comes with deep drops, as much as 44.3%, so it fits better as a small slice than as a core holding.
EDOG adds dividend income from about 50 emerging-market stocks across ten sectors. It pays quarterly; its 12-month yield was 5.13% as of October 27, 2026. Launched in 2014, it has no 2008 record. It fell 35.2% in the 2020 COVID crash and 26.5% in 2022, recovering 7.7 and 22.8 months after those lows. Its deepest drop, 44.3%, ran from January 2018 to March 2020; it regained its peak by January 2021. Its worst calendar year was 2015, a 16.7% price loss.
Drawing cash in a year like 2022 could mean parting with shares near a low, and the prospectus warns high-yield companies can cut dividends. It costs 0.60% a year ($61 on $10,000 over one year in the SEC's standard example), above the 0.55% average of similar funds. Past results don't predict future ones; a plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Investors seeking quarterly dividends from emerging-market stocks; the 12-month yield was 5.13% as of October 27, 2026.
- Those who prefer high-yield stocks equally weighted across ten sectors, with no holding above 5.3% of assets as of May 31, 2026.
- Investors wanting dividend stocks spread across countries led by India, Thailand and Brazil, at 13.4%, 11.4% and 10.2% of assets on May 31, 2026.
Look elsewhere if
- Cost-focused investors: EDOG's 0.60% expense ratio is above the 0.49% charged by DVYE and EDIV, similar emerging-market dividend ETFs.
- Anyone who needs stable value for near-term spending; EDOG fell 26.5% from February to September 2022 and took 22.8 months to recover.
- Taxable investors focused on tax efficiency: EDOG pays redemptions in cash, which may make it less tax-efficient than a conventional ETF.
Close alternatives
Matched by closest holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports (no similar fund shares 20% or more of its holdings).
Net assets from each fund's latest N-PORT or annual report where available. Returns through Oct 27, 2026.Questions investors ask
Does EDOG pay monthly dividends?
No. EDOG pays dividends quarterly. Over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, it paid about $1.22 per share, a yield of 5.13%. Payments can vary from quarter to quarter because they depend on what the roughly 50 companies in the fund pay out. The prospectus also warns that high-yield companies may reduce or stop their dividends, which would lower the fund's income.
Is EDOG good for retirement income?
It can add income, but its price swings are large. EDOG yielded 5.13% over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, pays quarterly and charges 0.60% a year. It holds emerging-market stocks, though, and fell 35.2% in the 2020 COVID crash; its deepest drop was 44.3%, from January 2018 to March 2020. High-yield companies can also cut dividends. Those swings make it more of a small side holding than the core of a retirement income plan.
What's the difference between EDOG and DVYE?
The biggest difference is what they own: the funds share only 15% of their holdings. EDOG's index picks the five highest yielders in each of ten sectors and weights them equally. DVYE, the iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF, is far larger, with about $1.2 billion in net assets as of July 31, 2026, versus EDOG's $29.5 million as of May 31, 2026. DVYE costs 0.49% a year versus 0.60%, and it returned 16.3% over the year to October 27, 2026, against EDOG's 7.1%.
What are Dividend Dogs in EDOG?
In EDOG's index, Dividend Dogs are the five highest-yielding stocks in each of ten GICS sectors (standard industry groupings), excluding real estate. They are drawn from the S-Network Emerging Markets Liquid 500 Index, using yields on the last trading day of November. The prospectus says these stocks typically have deep value traits, such as low prices relative to earnings. That can signal bargains, or companies whose problems have pushed their prices down.
How has EDOG performed over the last 10 years?
EDOG returned 7.0% a year over the 10 years to December 31, 2025, according to its prospectus. That trailed its index, at 7.72% before fees, and the broader Morningstar Emerging Markets Index, at 8.66%. Over five years, EDOG did better than the Morningstar index: 6.91% a year versus 4.76%. Using market prices, its 10-year annual return was 5.5% as of October 27, 2026. Past results don't predict future ones.