- ISIN
- US0250721901
- Issuer
- Avantis
- Inception Date
- Jul 18, 2023
- Region
- Global ex-U.S. (Broad)
- Category
- Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $299M
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Performance
AVDS Performance Chart
Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS) is up 11.3% since the beginning of the year. AVDS is currently trading at $77 per share.
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Returns By Period
Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS) has returned 11.30% so far this year and 31.76% over the past 12 months.
Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF
- 1D
- -0.01%
- 1M
- -0.76%
- YTD
- 11.30%
- 6M
- 11.57%
- 1Y
- 31.76%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
AVDS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 20, 2023, AVDS's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -9.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, AVDS closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -7.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.83% | 6.50% | -9.50% | 7.03% | 3.45% | -2.37% | 11.30% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.39% | 0.82% | 1.49% | 4.14% | 6.23% | 4.90% | 0.06% | 5.58% | 2.79% | -0.67% | 2.46% | 2.83% | 38.18% |
| 2024 | -2.46% | 1.38% | 3.86% | -2.99% | 5.35% | -3.15% | 4.73% | 1.69% | 2.18% | -5.48% | 1.36% | -2.62% | 3.20% |
| 2023 | 0.41% | -3.26% | -3.94% | -4.01% | 7.75% | 7.33% | 3.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.99%, beta of 0.74, and R2 of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 20, 2023.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (82.04%) than losses (64.15%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.99% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 4.99%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.53
- Upside Capture
- 82.04%
- Downside Capture
- 64.15%
Expense Ratio
AVDS has an expense ratio of 0.30%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AVDS ranks 60 for risk / return — better than 60% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS) 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.
| AVDS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.03 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.07 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.37 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.56 | 2.78 | -0.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.78 | 12.44 | -2.66 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF provided a 3.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.53 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.53 | $1.66 | $1.59 | $0.38 |
Dividend yield | 3.30% | 2.37% | 3.07% | 0.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Avantis International Small Cap 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 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.88 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $1.66 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $1.59 |
| 2023 | $0.38 | $0.38 |
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 Avantis International Small Cap 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 Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF was 13.51%, occurring on Apr 7, 2025. Recovery took 14 trading sessions.
The current Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF drawdown is 2.37%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -13.51%Apr 2025 | 18d | 21d | 1mo 9dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2023 correction2023 | -13.09%Oct 2023 | 2mo 26d | 1mo 19d | 4mo 15dAug 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.44%Mar 2026 | 18d | 2mo 7d | 2mo 25dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -9.52%Jan 2025 | 3mo 18d | 2mo 3d | 5mo 21dSep 2024 - Mar 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.37%Aug 2024 | 19d | 16d | 1mo 5dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AVDS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.51% | -56.78% | +43.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.44% | -9.10% | -3.34% |
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 | -2.37% | -1.80% | -0.57% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.83% | -10.71% | +7.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.26% | 2.03% | +1.23% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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