Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About AVSD

What does AVSD invest in?

This fund invests in a broad and diversified selection of companies across all market capitalization sizes within developed countries outside the U.S. It aims to generate superior returns by strategically allocating more capital to companies that exhibit lower valuations and stronger profitability metrics. The investable universe is carefully filtered using the team's evaluation of various Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, excluding those that present concerns. While capturing the advantages of indexing, the fund also strives to add value through investment decisions informed by proprietary analytical insights. Its efficient portfolio management and trading processes are designed to maximize returns while simultaneously mitigating undue risks and controlling transaction costs. This ETF is built to integrate smoothly into an investor's existing asset allocation strategy.

What is the expense ratio of AVSD?

Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF (AVSD) charges an expense ratio of 0.23%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is AVSD?

Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF (AVSD) manages $481.6M 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 AVSD actively managed or an index fund?

AVSD is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (AVSD's is 0.23%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was AVSD launched?

Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF (AVSD) launched in March 2022 and is managed by Avantis.

How has AVSD performed?

AVSD'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.