# Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (AVSC): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avsc 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: 2022-01-11 The Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF allocates capital across a broad spectrum of smaller American companies, with security selection and weighting carefully guided by factors such as intrinsic value, earning potential, and capital investment strategies. While aiming to deliver advantages typically found in index-based investing—like extensive diversification, reduced trading activity, clear holdings, and tax efficiency—it further distinguishes itself by actively seeking to enhance value through investment decisions informed by current market prices. The fund employs an optimized managemen... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $71.18 | | Expense Ratio | 0.25% | | Assets Under Management | $3.16B | | NAV | $70.82 | | Holdings Count | 1545 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.98% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.70 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $54.31 – $75.30 | | Beta | 1.04 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.2080 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-08 - Pay date: 2026-09-10 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does AVSC invest in? The Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF allocates capital across a broad spectrum of smaller American companies, with security selection and weighting carefully guided by factors such as intrinsic value, earning potential, and capital investment strategies. While aiming to deliver advantages typically found in index-based investing—like extensive diversification, reduced trading activity, clear holdings, and tax efficiency—it further distinguishes itself by actively seeking to enhance value through investment decisions informed by current market prices. The fund employs an optimized management and trading process, engineered to boost investor returns while simultaneously striving to lower unnecessary risks and expenses. Ultimately, it is crafted for smooth integration into an investor's overall asset allocation strategy. ### What is the expense ratio of AVSC? Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (AVSC) charges an expense ratio of 0.25%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is AVSC? Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (AVSC) manages $3.16B 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 AVSC actively managed or an index fund? AVSC is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (AVSC's is 0.25%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was AVSC launched? Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (AVSC) launched in January 2022 and is managed by Avantis. ### How has AVSC performed? AVSC'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 AVSC pay a dividend? Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (AVSC) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.98%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does AVSC pay dividends? Avantis U.S. Small Cap 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 AVSC's dividend yield? AVSC's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.98%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is AVSC's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for AVSC 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 AVSC's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.25% 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 AVSC charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from AVSC'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 AVSC cost more than a fund like VOO? AVSC is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.25%). 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 AVSC's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to AVSC? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as AVSC (0.25%) 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/avsc - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avsc/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avsc/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avsc/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avsc/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.