Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS) Alternatives
Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AVDS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to AVDS
AVDS charges 0.30% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AVDS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | Apr 2, 2009 | AVDS vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.11% | Jan 14, 2010 | AVDS vs SCHC | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | Sep 10, 2024 | AVDS vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | Sep 24, 2019 | AVDS vs AVDV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 0.39% | Aug 15, 2013 | AVDS vs FNDC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AVDS
Among ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 97 | Feb 15, 2012 | AVDS vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 96 | Sep 24, 2019 | AVDS vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 93 | Mar 23, 2022 | AVDS vs DISV | |
| SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF | 92 | Apr 20, 2007 | AVDS vs GWX | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 92 | Aug 15, 2013 | AVDS vs FNDC |
Top Performing AVDS Alternatives (YTD)
AVDS alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 11.04% | Feb 15, 2012 | AVDS vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 6.39% | Sep 24, 2019 | AVDS vs AVDV | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 6.16% | Apr 19, 2016 | AVDS vs CGV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 4.06% | Aug 15, 2013 | AVDS vs FNDC | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 4.02% | Sep 10, 2024 | AVDS vs DXIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AVDS
AVDS alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 14.44% | Jun 29, 2015 | AVDS vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 15.59% | Jun 16, 2006 | AVDS vs DLS | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 15.85% | Jan 7, 2016 | AVDS vs DDLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 15.87% | Aug 15, 2013 | AVDS vs FNDC | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 16.21% | Apr 19, 2016 | AVDS vs CGV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AVDS
AVDS alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.88% | Jun 29, 2015 | AVDS vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | Jan 7, 2016 | AVDS vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | Jun 16, 2006 | AVDS vs DLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -11.05% | Sep 10, 2024 | AVDS vs DXIV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | -11.20% | Aug 15, 2013 | AVDS vs FNDC |
Other ETFs from Avantis
Most popular Avantis ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 74 | 8.60% | Sep 24, 2019 | AVDS vs AVUV | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets ETF | Global Equities | 84 | 2.64% | Sep 27, 2022 | AVDS vs AVGE | |
| Avantis ALL Equity Markets Value ETF | Global Equities | 88 | 6.18% | Jun 27, 2023 | AVDS vs AVGV | |
| Avantis All International Markets Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 92 | 3.71% | Jun 27, 2023 | AVDS vs AVNM | |
| Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 93 | 5.19% | Sep 29, 2021 | AVDS vs AVIV | |
| Avantis All International Markets Value ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 93 | 4.99% | Jun 27, 2023 | AVDS vs AVNV | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 74 | 1.69% | Nov 7, 2023 | AVDS vs AVEE | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 77 | 6.21% | Jan 11, 2022 | AVDS vs AVSC | |
| Avantis U.S. Mid Cap Value ETF | Mid Cap Value Equities | 66 | 4.44% | Nov 7, 2023 | AVDS vs AVMV | |
| Avantis Real Estate ETF | REIT | 27 | 1.21% | Sep 29, 2021 | AVDS vs AVRE |
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