# Avantis Total Equity Markets ETF 1 (AVTM): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avtm 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: 2026-01-29 The Avantis Total Equity Markets ETF 1 (AVTM) is an actively managed fund that strategically invests in a diverse array of equity securities and other ETFs. Its core objective is to identify holdings capable of delivering enhanced risk-adjusted returns compared to a passively managed index. The fund maintains a strong domestic focus, committing at least 80% of its assets to U.S. company stocks. Any international exposure is kept minimal, primarily targeting developed markets while also including some emerging market opportunities. Through its active management, dedicated portfolio managers... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $54.49 | | Expense Ratio | 0.23% | | Assets Under Management | $780.0M | | NAV | $54.72 | | Holdings Count | 1712 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.46% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.25 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $45.61 – $57.11 | | Beta | 0.95 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.1450 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-08 - Pay date: 2026-09-10 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does AVTM invest in? The Avantis Total Equity Markets ETF 1 (AVTM) is an actively managed fund that strategically invests in a diverse array of equity securities and other ETFs. Its core objective is to identify holdings capable of delivering enhanced risk-adjusted returns compared to a passively managed index. The fund maintains a strong domestic focus, committing at least 80% of its assets to U.S. company stocks. Any international exposure is kept minimal, primarily targeting developed markets while also including some emerging market opportunities. Through its active management, dedicated portfolio managers meticulously analyze market data to inform their decisions on buying, selling, and holding assets. This decision-making process carefully weighs implementation costs, potential tax implications, and trading efficiencies. Furthermore, the portfolio is regularly rebalanced to effectively manage risks, control expenses, and minimize tax burdens amidst fluctuating market conditions. ### What is the expense ratio of AVTM? Avantis Total Equity Markets ETF 1 (AVTM) charges an expense ratio of 0.23%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is AVTM? Avantis Total Equity Markets ETF 1 (AVTM) manages $780.0M 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 AVTM actively managed or an index fund? AVTM is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (AVTM's is 0.23%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was AVTM launched? Avantis Total Equity Markets ETF 1 (AVTM) launched in January 2026 and is managed by Avantis. ### How has AVTM performed? AVTM'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 AVTM pay a dividend? Avantis Total Equity Markets ETF 1 (AVTM) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.46%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does AVTM pay dividends? Avantis Total Equity Markets ETF 1 pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is AVTM's dividend yield? AVTM's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.46%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is AVTM's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for AVTM 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 AVTM's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.23% 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 AVTM charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from AVTM'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 AVTM cost more than a fund like VOO? AVTM is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.23%). 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 AVTM's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to AVTM? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as AVTM (0.23%) 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/avtm - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avtm/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avtm/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avtm/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avtm/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.