- Issuer
- Avantis
- Inception Date
- Nov 7, 2023
- Region
- Emerging Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $118M
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Performance
AVEE Performance Chart
Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF (AVEE) is up 11.1% since the beginning of the year. AVEE is currently trading at $69 per share.
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Returns By Period
Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF (AVEE) has returned 11.09% so far this year and 21.47% over the past 12 months.
Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF
- 1D
- -3.91%
- 1M
- -1.72%
- YTD
- 11.09%
- 6M
- 10.95%
- 1Y
- 21.47%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
AVEE Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 9, 2023, AVEE's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.25%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -7.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, AVEE closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2026 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.54% | 4.24% | -7.57% | 11.92% | 0.55% | -2.93% | 11.09% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.24% | -0.38% | 0.14% | 1.71% | 6.85% | 6.23% | -0.13% | 4.46% | 2.01% | 0.04% | -1.37% | 0.29% | 19.80% |
| 2024 | -5.61% | 3.68% | 1.24% | 1.63% | 2.84% | 0.94% | -0.12% | 1.12% | 5.12% | -3.36% | -1.66% | -2.43% | 2.91% |
| 2023 | 3.23% | 2.83% | 6.15% |
Benchmark Metrics
Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.58%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.42 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 09, 2023.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (55.61%) than losses (40.41%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.42 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 0.58%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.42
- Upside Capture
- 55.61%
- Downside Capture
- 40.41%
Expense Ratio
AVEE has an expense ratio of 0.42%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AVEE ranks 37 for risk / return — below 37% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF (AVEE) 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.
| AVEE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.60 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.78 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.32 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.03 | 2.46 | -0.43 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.29 | 10.92 | -4.63 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF provided a 2.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.91 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.91 | $1.41 | $1.74 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 2.77% | 2.25% | 3.26% | 0.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Avantis Emerging Markets 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 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.50 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $1.41 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $1.74 |
| 2023 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
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 Emerging Markets 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 Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF was 20.21%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 42 trading sessions.
The current Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF drawdown is 4.90%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -20.21%Apr 2025 | 6mo 7d | 2mo 2d | 8mo 9dOct 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.65%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 18d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.69%Aug 2024 | 21d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 11dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.62%Jun 2026 | 25d | — | 1mo 14dMay 2026 - now |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.35%Jan 2024 | 15d | 2mo 16d | 3mo 1dJan 2024 - Apr 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AVEE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.21% | -56.78% | +36.57% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.65% | -9.10% | -1.55% |
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 | -4.90% | -3.21% | -1.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.67% | -10.71% | +7.04% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.42% | 2.04% | +1.38% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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