Avantis Total Equity Markets ETF (AVTM) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AVTM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AVTM
AVTM charges 0.22% annually. There are 13 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | AVTM vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | AVTM vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.84B | Feb 2012 | AVTM vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.57B | Jun 2024 | AVTM vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 192.94M | Nov 2014 | AVTM vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AVTM
Among 91 ETFs in the Global Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 93 | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | AVTM vs FYLD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 92 | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | AVTM vs WLDR | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 90 | 394.74M | Jun 2023 | AVTM vs AVGV | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 87 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | AVTM vs DIVD | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 86 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | AVTM vs COPY |
Top Performing AVTM Alternatives (YTD)
Among 112 ETFs in the Global Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 35.68%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 35.68% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | AVTM vs POW | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 30.34% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | AVTM vs VOLT | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 25.05% | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | AVTM vs WLDR | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 23.84% | 3.13B | Mar 2023 | AVTM vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 21.13% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | AVTM vs NXTE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AVTM
AVTM has 15.76% 1-year volatility. There are 72 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.70%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.70% | 236.11M | May 2022 | AVTM vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.00% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | AVTM vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.05% | 3.27B | Oct 2011 | AVTM vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.48% | 1.71B | Sep 2025 | AVTM vs BDVL | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.64% | 89.41M | Sep 2012 | AVTM vs VEGA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AVTM
Among 91 ETFs in the Global Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 236.11M | May 2022 | AVTM vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | AVTM vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | AVTM vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | AVTM vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.67M | May 2019 | AVTM vs HERD |
Other ETFs from Avantis
The 10 most viewed Avantis ETFs shown here include AVUV, AVDV, AVLV and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $29B.
Often Compared With AVTM
Investors most often compare AVTM with VTI, LENS, SCHB. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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