- Issuer
- Alpha Architect
- Inception Date
- Jul 22, 2025
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
AAUS Performance Chart
Alpha Architect US Equity ETF (AAUS) is up 7.4% since the beginning of the year. AAUS is currently trading at $59 per share.
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Returns By Period
Alpha Architect US Equity ETF
- 1D
- 0.37%
- 1M
- -0.50%
- YTD
- 7.36%
- 6M
- 7.80%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.50%
- 1M
- -0.17%
- YTD
- 8.56%
- 6M
- 8.85%
- 1Y
- 22.93%
- 3Y*
- 19.37%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.61%
AAUS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 23, 2025, AAUS's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, AAUS closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 31, 2026 with a return of +2.9%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2025 at -2.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.98% | -1.17% | -4.75% | 10.01% | 5.18% | -2.39% | 7.36% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.08% | 3.19% | 4.08% | 2.37% | 0.16% | -0.09% | 10.11% |
Benchmark Metrics
Alpha Architect US Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.62%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.98 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 23, 2025.
- With beta of 0.99 and R2 of 0.98, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.62%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.98
- Upside Capture
- 103.89%
- Downside Capture
- 104.59%
Expense Ratio
AAUS has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alpha Architect US Equity ETF (AAUS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| AAUS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.34 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.53 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 11.37 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
Alpha Architect US Equity ETF provided a 0.34% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.20 | $0.20 |
Dividend yield | 0.34% | 0.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Alpha Architect US Equity ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Alpha Architect US Equity ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Alpha Architect US Equity ETF was 9.13%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 11 trading sessions.
The current Alpha Architect US Equity ETF drawdown is 2.66%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -9.13%Mar 2026 | 2mo 16d | 16d | 3mo 2dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.06%Nov 2025 | 22d | 1mo 3d | 1mo 25dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.43%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 10d 19hJun 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.90%Oct 2025 | 1d | 14d | 15dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.79%Aug 2025 | 3d | 5d | 8dJul 2025 - Aug 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AAUS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -9.13% | -56.78% | +47.65% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.66% | -2.34% | -0.32% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.35% | -10.72% | +9.37% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.02% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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