# Alpha Architect US Equity 4 ETF (AAUB): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Alpha Architect · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2026-07-22

The fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation. It is an actively managed ETF that seeks to achieve broad-based exposure to the U.S. equity market through a diverse group of U.S. companies across market sectors and industry groups or other ETFs that provide similar exposure. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets will be invested in the equity securities of U.S. companies.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $50.93 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% |
| Assets Under Management | $850.1M |
| NAV | $51.13 |
| Holdings Count | 0 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | — |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | — /share |
| Distribution Frequency | — |
| 52-Week Range | $48.12 – $52.21 |
| Beta | 0.00 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does AAUB invest in?

The fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation. It is an actively managed ETF that seeks to achieve broad-based exposure to the U.S. equity market through a diverse group of U.S. companies across market sectors and industry groups or other ETFs that provide similar exposure. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund's net assets will be invested in the equity securities of U.S. companies.

### What is the expense ratio of AAUB?

Alpha Architect US Equity 4 ETF (AAUB) charges an expense ratio of 0.10%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is AAUB?

Alpha Architect US Equity 4 ETF (AAUB) manages $850.1M 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 AAUB actively managed or an index fund?

AAUB is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (AAUB's is 0.10%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

### When was AAUB launched?

Alpha Architect US Equity 4 ETF (AAUB) launched in July 2026 and is managed by Alpha Architect.

### How has AAUB performed?

AAUB'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.

### Does AAUB pay a dividend?

Alpha Architect US Equity 4 ETF (AAUB) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is —. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does AAUB pay dividends?

Alpha Architect US Equity 4 ETF pays dividends on its published schedule. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is AAUB's dividend yield?

AAUB's trailing-twelve-month yield is —, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is AAUB's next ex-dividend date?

AAUB hasn't announced its next ex-date yet. Once declared it'll appear at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will AAUB's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.10% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does AAUB charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from AAUB's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does AAUB cost more than a fund like VOO?

AAUB is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.10%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether AAUB's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to AAUB?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as AAUB (0.10%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aaub
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aaub/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aaub/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aaub/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/aaub/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.