

The ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF is upgraded to 'Buy', offering a 4.2% yield and robust dividend growth with low concentration risks. IDOG has outperformed the MSCI EAFE benchmark since inception, with a 1.1% annualized excess return and strong recent performance. The fund provides balanced sector and country exposure, value-oriented fundamentals, and a diversified portfolio of 50 large-cap international stocks.

Investors chasing higher payouts than what typical U.S. blue chips deliver keep landing on the same benchmark: the Schwab U.S.

Goldman Sachs ETF acquisitions and the blurring line between investing and gambling headlined this week's ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Mike Akins, founding partner at ETF Action, followed by Paul Baiocchi, head of fund sales and strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors.

Wall Street's rally has raised valuation concerns. These five dividend ETFs under $50 offer affordable income and diversified equity exposure.

Making its debut on 06/28/2013, smart beta exchange traded fund ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) provides investors broad exposure to the Foreign Large Value ETF category of the market.

International value stocks fueled a decisive July for the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG). The fund gained 6.14% for the month, according to ALPS Advisors' July ETF Spotlight report.

Energy stocks fueled July gains for the S-Network International Sector Dividend Dogs Index, the benchmark behind the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG). The index climbed 6.3% for the month.

The U.S. is home to some of the most dependable dividend-paying stocks in the world, some of which have payout increase streaks measured in decades. And yes, S&P 500 member firms spend sizable sums annually on dividends.