ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) Performance
RDOG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.2% total return
- 5 years
- +0.6% a year
- 10 years
- +4.0% a year
- Since first price
- +3.3% a year since 2008
RDOG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | RDOG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.3% | +0.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −6.3% | −7.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.6% | −0.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.1% | +7.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.2% | +6.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +47.4%+13.8%/yr | +21.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +3.0%+0.6%/yr | −24.4% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +47.7%+4.0%/yr | −10.5% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +130.9%+5.7%/yr | +17.4% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionMay 9, 2008 | +83.5%+3.3%/yr | −20.9% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: RDOG vs SPY
From May 9, 2008: RDOG grew to $18,347, SPY to $76,629.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
RDOG returns by calendar year
13 of 17 full years positive. Best 2021 (+34.1%), worst 2022 (−25.5%). 2026 is year to date.
RDOG annual returns table
| Year | RDOG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.1% | −11.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +1.0% | −16.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +4.6% | −10.7% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +10.4% | −24.3% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −25.5% | −30.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +34.1% | −6.4% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −10.0% | −49.3% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +21.5% | −4.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −5.7% | −9.2% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +11.9% | −4.4% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +1.5% | −13.1% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +1.1% | −14.4% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +14.4% | −8.5% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +0.8% | −16.2% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +29.5% | −9.6% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −5.8% | −23.7% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +20.8% | −13.5% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +34.0% | −43.2% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
RDOG largest drawdowns
Now 8.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2008 | −69.9% | Mar 9, 2009 | Dec 27, 2012 | 10 months | 4.6 years |
| Feb 21, 2020 | −49.3% | Mar 23, 2020 | Jun 1, 2021 | 31 days | 1.3 years |
| Jan 4, 2022 | −35.5% | Oct 27, 2023 | Jun 4, 2026 | 1.8 years | 4.4 years |
| May 21, 2013 | −16.2% | Jun 20, 2013 | Jul 18, 2014 | 30 days | 1.2 years |
| Mar 23, 2015 | −16.1% | Feb 11, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 | 11 months | 1.3 years |
| Jul 29, 2016 | −13.1% | Nov 18, 2016 | Nov 13, 2017 | 4 months | 1.3 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
RDOG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +11.1% | +1.6% | +3.3% | +3.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 17.7% | 20.0% | 20.3% | 21.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.44 | -0.00 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.72 | -0.01 | 0.22 | 0.28 |
| Best month | +11.7% | +12.5% | +22.9% | +22.9% |
| Worst month | −7.8% | −12.2% | −27.3% | −27.9% |
| Best 12 months | +33.7% | +33.7% | +58.6% | +86.5% |
| Worst 12 months | −7.1% | −25.5% | −31.8% | −47.1% |
| Positive months | 56% | 48% | 57% | 59% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.88 | 0.98 | 1.02 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.62 | 0.76 | 0.77 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
RDOG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 210 | −47.1% | +5.9% | +86.5% | 73% |
| 3-year (a year) | 186 | −6.8% | +5.5% | +33.1% | 84% |
| 5-year (a year) | 162 | −4.0% | +5.3% | +23.3% | 94% |
| 10-year (a year) | 102 | +1.3% | +4.3% | +14.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2008. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
RDOG performance overview
ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG) returned +13.2% over the past year and +4.0% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2008 it has returned +3.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $18,347. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −69.9%, from May 16, 2008 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 3.8 years to get back to the old high. RDOG finished 13 of its 17 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2021 (+34.1%) and the worst 2022 (−25.5%). Volatility has been 21.3% a year.
Related: RDOG chart, RDOG holdings, RDOG dividends, RDOG valuation. See the RDOG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
RDOG performance FAQ
What is the RDOG return over the past year?
RDOG returned +13.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 6.1%.
What is the average annual return of RDOG?
RDOG has returned +0.6% a year over 5 years, +4.0% a year over 10 years, +3.3% a year since May 9, 2008 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in RDOG be worth?
$10,000 invested in RDOG at its first recorded close on May 9, 2008 would be worth about $18,347 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for RDOG?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −25.5%. The best was 2021 at +34.1%.
What is the biggest drawdown of RDOG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −69.9% between May 16, 2008 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on December 27, 2012, 3.8 years after the bottom.
How volatile is RDOG?
Over the past 3 years RDOG had an annualized volatility of 17.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.44 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).