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Some investors may view dividend strategies as interchangeable parts within a portfolio, but the underlying portfolio construction can drive dramatically different outcomes. Such is the case when looking at a side-by-side comparison between the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) and the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM).
ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF is upgraded from 'sell' to 'hold' due to improved earnings growth and relative valuation metrics. SDOG's next-year EPS growth rate has risen to 7.84%, and it trades at a 12.8% P/E discount to its five-year average. With a 3.82% estimated yield, SDOG now offers multiple sources of return: dividend yield, EPS growth, and potential P/E expansion.
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There's a lot of enthusiasm directed to artificial intelligence (AI) and mega-cap growth stocks. Still, shares of companies returning capital to shareholders by way of buybacks and dividends are delivering the goods this year.
One or two solid dividend stocks can do a portfolio well, but a broad basket of such names accessible in efficient fashion is an enticing proposition for equity income investors who want to avoid the stock-picking burden. On that note, the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) is one of the payout ETFs to consider.
Investors are looking at sector-balanced dividend strategies to protect gains and establish durable yield. Speaking during a recent SS&C ALPS Advisors due diligence session, Danny Schwab and Kyle Kleckner outlined why an equal-weighted value rotation is fundamentally reshaping core equity allocations.
Arkadios Wealth Advisors acquired a new position in shares of ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (NYSEARCA:SDOG) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 8,272 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $538,000. Other institutional investors
The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (NYSEARCA:SDOG) pays a trailing dividend yield of 3.4%, distributing $2.38 per share annually across quarterly payments.