SDOG Dividend Calculator
Project dividend-reinvestment (DRIP) growth, income, and yield on cost for ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG). Pre-filled with illustrative figures — edit them with current numbers.
About SDOG
SDOG applies a "dividend dogs" strategy to the S&P 500, equally weighting the five highest-yielding stocks in each index sector. The equal-sector, equal-weight design gives it a value tilt and an above-average yield.
SDOG is a high-dividend etf from ALPS that distributes quarterly. Because dividend investing is about both income and the growth of that income, the calculator above lets you model three things independently for SDOG: the starting yield, how fast the dividend grows each year, and how fast the share price appreciates. That separation matters most for high-yield versus dividend-growth choices, where a lower starting yield that grows quickly can overtake a higher static yield over time.
How to use the SDOG calculator
- Replace the pre-filled yield with SDOG’s current dividend yield from your broker or the fund’s page.
- Set your initial investment and monthly contribution.
- Estimate the dividend growth rate and price growth rate. For a high-dividend etf these can differ a lot — be realistic rather than optimistic.
- Choose your dividend tax rate and whether to reinvest (DRIP), then read the projected value, dividends received, and yield on cost.
The full math, including how the money-weighted return is computed, is on the methodology page.
SDOG dividend calculator FAQ
- How does this SDOG dividend calculator work?
- It runs a month-by-month projection: each month it adds your contribution, pays a dividend based on the yield you enter, optionally reinvests it (DRIP), then applies price growth. The page loads with illustrative figures for ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF; replace them with the current yield and your own assumptions for an accurate projection.
- What yield should I use for SDOG?
- Use SDOG's current dividend yield from your broker or the fund page, not the example value pre-filled here — yields move with the share price and the distribution. Enter the trailing or forward yield, whichever you prefer to model.
- Does SDOG pay monthly or quarterly?
- ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF pays quarterly. This calculator projects annual totals and compounds monthly, so it works the same regardless of the actual payment schedule — the quarterly cadence just affects when cash actually lands in your account.
- Is the SDOG projection a guarantee?
- No. It is an educational projection based on the assumptions you enter, held constant. Real dividends can rise, be cut, or stop, and prices fluctuate. Use it to compare scenarios, not to predict returns, and never rely on a single calculator for an investment decision.