Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About AVES

What does AVES invest in?

This ETF is designed to invest in a wide array of companies, regardless of their size, across various emerging market countries. Its aim is to boost potential returns by strategically selecting businesses that appear undervalued while also demonstrating robust profitability. The fund combines the advantages of traditional indexing, such as broad diversification, minimal portfolio turnover, and transparent holdings, with a systematic approach to add value. It achieves this by making informed investment decisions based on insights gleaned from current market prices. An efficient management and trading process is employed to further enhance returns while diligently working to reduce avoidable risks and expenses for investors. This product is ultimately crafted for seamless and effective integration into an investor's overall asset allocation strategy.

What is the expense ratio of AVES?

Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF (AVES) charges an expense ratio of 0.36%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is AVES?

Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF (AVES) manages $1.45B 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 AVES actively managed or an index fund?

AVES is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (AVES's is 0.36%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was AVES launched?

Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF (AVES) launched in September 2021 and is managed by Avantis.

How has AVES performed?

AVES'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.