# Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avem for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Avantis · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2019-09-17 The Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM) offers investors exposure to a diverse range of companies, of all sizes, operating within developing economies. Its investment approach is engineered to enhance potential returns by emphasizing holdings that exhibit attractive valuations and robust profitability metrics. While embracing the benefits commonly associated with index-based strategies—including broad diversification, minimal portfolio churn (low turnover), and clear insight into its underlying assets—AVEM also incorporates an active element. It aims to generate additional value by m... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $87.50 | | Expense Ratio | 0.33% | | Assets Under Management | $26.87B | | NAV | $87.25 | | Holdings Count | 4019 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 2.75% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $2.40 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $73.79 – $100.83 | | Beta | 1.02 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.6483 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-08 - Pay date: 2026-09-10 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does AVEM invest in? The Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM) offers investors exposure to a diverse range of companies, of all sizes, operating within developing economies. Its investment approach is engineered to enhance potential returns by emphasizing holdings that exhibit attractive valuations and robust profitability metrics. While embracing the benefits commonly associated with index-based strategies—including broad diversification, minimal portfolio churn (low turnover), and clear insight into its underlying assets—AVEM also incorporates an active element. It aims to generate additional value by making informed investment choices based on real-time market pricing signals. The fund operates with highly efficient portfolio management and trading protocols, both meticulously crafted to maximize returns and mitigate avoidable risks and costs. AVEM is ultimately designed for seamless integration into an investor's overall asset allocation strategy. ### What is the expense ratio of AVEM? Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM) charges an expense ratio of 0.33%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is AVEM? Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM) manages $26.87B 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 AVEM actively managed or an index fund? AVEM is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (AVEM's is 0.33%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was AVEM launched? Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM) launched in September 2019 and is managed by Avantis. ### How has AVEM performed? AVEM'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 AVEM pay a dividend? Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.75%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does AVEM pay dividends? Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is AVEM's dividend yield? AVEM's trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.75%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is AVEM's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for AVEM was 2026-09-08. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will AVEM's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.33% 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 AVEM charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from AVEM'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 AVEM cost more than a fund like VOO? AVEM is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.33%). 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 AVEM's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to AVEM? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as AVEM (0.33%) 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/avem - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avem/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avem/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avem/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avem/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.