- ISIN
- US0250726041
- CUSIP
- 025072604
- Issuer
- Avantis
- Inception Date
- Sep 17, 2019
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Emerging Markets Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $24B
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Performance
AVEM Performance Chart
Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM) is up 30.9% since the beginning of the year. AVEM is currently trading at $100 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AVEM shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,678.
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Returns By Period
Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM) has returned 30.91% so far this year and 55.80% over the past 12 months.
Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF
- 1D
- 0.47%
- 1M
- 8.28%
- YTD
- 30.91%
- 6M
- 32.11%
- 1Y
- 55.80%
- 3Y*
- 27.06%
- 5Y*
- 10.91%
- 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%
AVEM Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 19, 2019, AVEM's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.21%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +16.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -19.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, AVEM closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.97% | 6.66% | -9.09% | 12.14% | 7.28% | 3.93% | 30.91% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.71% | 0.08% | 1.54% | 0.57% | 6.28% | 7.74% | 0.92% | 2.78% | 5.65% | 3.22% | -0.94% | 1.84% | 34.48% |
| 2024 | -3.28% | 4.13% | 2.06% | 0.81% | 3.23% | 2.22% | 0.15% | 0.59% | 4.97% | -3.27% | -2.32% | -1.61% | 7.49% |
| 2023 | 9.02% | -6.49% | 2.84% | -0.21% | -1.74% | 4.85% | 6.49% | -5.62% | -2.39% | -3.33% | 8.11% | 4.34% | 15.30% |
| 2022 | -0.54% | -3.65% | -2.31% | -5.75% | 0.98% | -6.85% | -0.21% | -0.67% | -10.94% | -1.52% | 16.38% | -2.53% | -18.15% |
| 2021 | 2.63% | 3.00% | 0.63% | 2.66% | 2.23% | 1.51% | -5.18% | 1.66% | -3.79% | 0.11% | -2.82% | 2.84% | 5.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.90%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 19, 2019.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (80.20%) than losses (79.36%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.90% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.90%
- Beta
- 0.78
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- 80.20%
- Downside Capture
- 79.36%
Expense Ratio
AVEM has an expense ratio of 0.33%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AVEM ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM) 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.
| AVEM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.58 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.54 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.37 | +0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.27 | 2.78 | +1.49 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.25 | 12.44 | +3.81 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF provided a 2.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.48 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.48 | $1.89 | $1.87 | $1.72 | $1.40 | $1.65 | $0.99 | $0.19 |
Dividend yield | 2.47% | 2.45% | 3.17% | 3.06% | 2.77% | 2.61% | 1.60% | 0.35% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Avantis Emerging Markets 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 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.59 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $1.89 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $1.87 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.14 | $1.72 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $1.40 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $1.65 |
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 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 Equity ETF was 36.05%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 160 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -36.05%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 7mo 18d | 9mo 20dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -34.00%Oct 2022 | 1y 4mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 3moJun 2021 - Sep 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.02%Apr 2025 | 6mo 2d | 1mo 11d | 7mo 13dOct 2024 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -13.13%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 18d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.39%Jun 2026 | 2d | 13d | 15dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AVEM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.05% | -56.78% | +20.73% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.13% | -9.10% | -4.03% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.02% | -18.90% | +0.88% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -33.88% | -25.43% | -8.45% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.05% | -10.71% | +0.66% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.44% | 2.03% | +1.41% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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