EA Series Trust - Alpha Architect US Equity 3 ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About AAUA

What does AAUA invest in?

AAUA offers broad exposure to US equities across various styles and sectors. The fund may invest in option contracts and other ETFs, including those employing specialized strategies such as hedging, options overlays, or long/short positioning. As part of its approach, the fund employs a dividend-timing strategy, in which the manager may replace stocks expected to pay dividends before their record date, potentially reducing taxable distributions and capitalizing on short-term pricing inefficiencies. The portfolio is market-cap weighted and reconstituted at least annually. The fund may trade frequently, resulting in a high portfolio turnover rate.

What is the expense ratio of AAUA?

EA Series Trust - Alpha Architect US Equity 3 ETF (AAUA) charges an expense ratio of 0.09%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is AAUA?

EA Series Trust - Alpha Architect US Equity 3 ETF (AAUA) manages $363.7M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is AAUA actively managed or an index fund?

AAUA's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was AAUA launched?

EA Series Trust - Alpha Architect US Equity 3 ETF (AAUA) launched in March 2026 and is managed by Alpha Architect.

How has AAUA performed?

AAUA's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.