# ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (EDOG): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/edog for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: ALPS Funds · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2014-03-27 The ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (EDOG) primarily aims to mirror the investment performance of the S-Network Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs Index (EDOGX) as precisely as possible, excluding the impact of fees and expenses. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $24.27 | | Expense Ratio | 0.60% | | Assets Under Management | $22.0M | | NAV | $24.45 | | Holdings Count | 52 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 5.05% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.23 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $22.95 – $27.16 | | Beta | 0.59 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.3133 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-17 - Pay date: 2026-09-22 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does EDOG invest in? The ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (EDOG) primarily aims to mirror the investment performance of the S-Network Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs Index (EDOGX) as precisely as possible, excluding the impact of fees and expenses. ### What is the expense ratio of EDOG? ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (EDOG) charges an expense ratio of 0.60%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### What is EDOG's dividend yield? EDOG's trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.05%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### How big is EDOG? ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (EDOG) manages $22.0M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is EDOG actively managed or an index fund? EDOG's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was EDOG launched? ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (EDOG) launched in March 2014 and is managed by ALPS Funds. ### Does EDOG pay a dividend? Yes, ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (EDOG) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.05%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does EDOG pay dividends? ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### When is EDOG's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for EDOG was 2026-09-17. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will EDOG's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.60% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does EDOG charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from EDOG's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does EDOG cost more than a fund like VOO? EDOG's strategy (current expense ratio 0.60%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where EDOG sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to EDOG? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as EDOG (0.60%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/edog - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/edog/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/edog/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/edog/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/edog/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.