Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About AVUV

What does AVUV invest in?

This ETF allocates capital across a broad spectrum of small-capitalization companies within the U.S. market. Its core strategy seeks to enhance expected returns by identifying firms with robust profitability that are trading at what Avantis considers attractive, low valuations. While incorporating the hallmarks of passive indexing – such as broad diversification, low portfolio turnover, and transparent exposures – the fund also aims to add value through active investment decisions informed by real-time market pricing. It benefits from an efficient portfolio management and trading approach, meticulously designed to boost returns while simultaneously reducing unnecessary costs and potential risks for investors. Ultimately, this ETF is built to seamlessly complement an investor's overall asset allocation.

What is the expense ratio of AVUV?

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) charges an expense ratio of 0.25%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is AVUV?

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) manages $31.86B 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 AVUV actively managed or an index fund?

AVUV is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (AVUV's is 0.25%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was AVUV launched?

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) launched in September 2019 and is managed by Avantis.

How has AVUV performed?

AVUV'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.