IDOG vs. FTDS ETF Comparison

Comparison of ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG) to First Trust Dividend Strength ETF (FTDS)
IDOG

ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF

IDOG Description

The investment seeks investment results that replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the performance of the S-Network International Sector Dividend Dogs Index. The underlying index is a rules-based index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of the highest dividend paying stocks in the S-Net International Developed Markets Index. The fund generally will invest in all of the securities that comprise the underlying index in proportion to their weightings in the underlying index.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$29.09

Average Daily Volume

29,422

Number of Holdings *

4

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
FTDS

First Trust Dividend Strength ETF

FTDS Description The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the common stocks and real estate investment companies (?REITs?) that comprise the index. The index is designed to provide exposure to well-capitalized companies with a history of increasing their dividends. The term ?well-capitalized? reflects companies that have strong balance sheets with durable cash flow and a record of profitability.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$54.72

Average Daily Volume

1,388

Number of Holdings *

48

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period IDOG FTDS
30 Days -5.09% 2.96%
60 Days -6.79% 5.11%
90 Days -7.02% 5.28%
12 Months 7.61% 27.74%
1 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in IDOG Weight in FTDS Overlap
NXPI D 1.98% 1.87% 1.87%
IDOG Overweight 3 Positions Relative to FTDS
Symbol Grade Weight
E F 2.01%
STLA F 1.87%
UL D 1.86%
IDOG Underweight 47 Positions Relative to FTDS
Symbol Grade Weight
GRMN B -2.48%
CBSH B -2.34%
WH B -2.29%
HOMB A -2.27%
UNM A -2.25%
EWBC A -2.24%
CFR B -2.22%
CTRA B -2.2%
SNA A -2.17%
EOG A -2.15%
DGX A -2.15%
CINF A -2.14%
COP C -2.14%
CMI A -2.14%
RLI A -2.13%
THG A -2.1%
NOV C -2.06%
CF A -2.06%
HON C -2.05%
ORI A -2.05%
EQH C -2.04%
ALL A -2.03%
OSK C -2.02%
BG D -2.01%
PCAR B -2.01%
TGT F -1.99%
LW C -1.97%
PSX C -1.97%
APD A -1.96%
QCOM F -1.92%
DINO D -1.92%
EG C -1.92%
DVN F -1.91%
RDN D -1.91%
UNP C -1.9%
EMN C -1.89%
MTG C -1.89%
BPOP C -1.87%
ADM D -1.85%
PPG F -1.85%
DKS D -1.82%
GD D -1.82%
FMC D -1.75%
GPC D -1.72%
LMT D -1.72%
IPG D -1.7%
HII F -1.48%
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