# Avantis Responsible U.S. Equity ETF (AVSU): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avsu 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: 2022-03-15 This exchange-traded fund invests across a broad range of U.S. companies, encompassing all market capitalization sizes. Its strategy is designed to enhance anticipated returns by giving greater weight to securities identified as having attractive valuations and superior profitability metrics. A core aspect of its approach involves carefully screening out companies that present significant environmental, social, or governance (ESG) concerns, based on the team's comprehensive assessment. While aiming to capture the efficiencies typically associated with index funds, it distinguishes itself by... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $88.31 | | Expense Ratio | 0.15% | | Assets Under Management | $485.6M | | NAV | $87.97 | | Holdings Count | 1353 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.89% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.79 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $71.39 – $91.17 | | Beta | 1.05 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.1843 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-08 - Pay date: 2026-09-10 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does AVSU invest in? This exchange-traded fund invests across a broad range of U.S. companies, encompassing all market capitalization sizes. Its strategy is designed to enhance anticipated returns by giving greater weight to securities identified as having attractive valuations and superior profitability metrics. A core aspect of its approach involves carefully screening out companies that present significant environmental, social, or governance (ESG) concerns, based on the team's comprehensive assessment. While aiming to capture the efficiencies typically associated with index funds, it distinguishes itself by adding value through proprietary evaluations that inform its investment decisions. The fund benefits from an efficient portfolio management and trading process, crafted to maximize returns while diligently managing risks and transaction costs. Ultimately, it is structured to integrate smoothly into an investor's broader asset allocation plan. ### What is the expense ratio of AVSU? Avantis Responsible U.S. Equity ETF (AVSU) charges an expense ratio of 0.15%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is AVSU? Avantis Responsible U.S. Equity ETF (AVSU) manages $485.6M 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 AVSU actively managed or an index fund? AVSU is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (AVSU's is 0.15%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was AVSU launched? Avantis Responsible U.S. Equity ETF (AVSU) launched in March 2022 and is managed by Avantis. ### How has AVSU performed? AVSU'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 AVSU pay a dividend? Avantis Responsible U.S. Equity ETF (AVSU) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.89%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does AVSU pay dividends? Avantis Responsible U.S. 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 AVSU's dividend yield? AVSU's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.89%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is AVSU's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for AVSU 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 AVSU's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.15% 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 AVSU charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from AVSU'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 AVSU cost more than a fund like VOO? AVSU is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.15%). 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 AVSU's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to AVSU? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as AVSU (0.15%) 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/avsu - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avsu/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avsu/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avsu/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avsu/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.