EA Series Trust - Alpha Architect US Equity ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About AAUS

What does AAUS invest in?

AAUS is an actively managed, market-cap weighted portfolio of US stocks. The portfolio managers do not intend to tilt towards any specific style, aiming to be a core equity position in investor portfolios. The twist here is that at times, the fund may replace certain holdings about to declare a dividend. Replacing the position with similar exposure until after the dividend is paid. As such, AAUS aims to provide lower distributions as compared to its peers. The fund manager believes the bias towards dividends creates mispricing opportunities. The fund launched through a 351 exchange, bringing $476 million in assets to the ETF.

What is the expense ratio of AAUS?

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

How big is AAUS?

EA Series Trust - Alpha Architect US Equity ETF (AAUS) manages $538.5M 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 AAUS actively managed or an index fund?

AAUS is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (AAUS's is 0.09%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was AAUS launched?

EA Series Trust - Alpha Architect US Equity ETF (AAUS) launched in July 2025 and is managed by Alpha Architect.

How has AAUS performed?

AAUS'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.