- Issuer
- Avantis
- Inception Date
- Mar 25, 2025
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $248M
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Performance
AVUQ Performance Chart
Avantis U.S. Quality ETF (AVUQ) is up 9.3% since the beginning of the year. AVUQ is currently trading at $66 per share.
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Returns By Period
Avantis U.S. Quality ETF (AVUQ) has returned 9.29% so far this year and 27.89% over the past 12 months.
Avantis U.S. Quality ETF
- 1D
- -1.01%
- 1M
- -0.51%
- YTD
- 9.29%
- 6M
- 8.58%
- 1Y
- 27.89%
- 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%
AVUQ Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 27, 2025, AVUQ's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.89%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, AVUQ closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.19% | -2.02% | -4.83% | 12.43% | 5.49% | -2.35% | 9.29% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.81% | -1.12% | 5.79% | 6.39% | 3.97% | 1.20% | 4.45% | 3.16% | -1.48% | -0.18% | 21.84% |
Benchmark Metrics
Avantis U.S. Quality ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.16%, beta of 1.08, and R2 of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 120.78% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 114.26% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.08 and R2 of 0.95, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.16%
- Beta
- 1.08
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 114.26%
- Downside Capture
- 120.78%
Expense Ratio
AVUQ has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AVUQ ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Avantis U.S. Quality ETF (AVUQ) 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.
| AVUQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.28 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.38 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.41 | 2.78 | -0.37 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.29 | 12.44 | -3.15 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Avantis U.S. Quality ETF provided a 0.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.30 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.30 | $0.19 |
Dividend yield | 0.45% | 0.32% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Avantis U.S. Quality 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 | $0.07 | $0.11 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.19 |
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 U.S. Quality 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 U.S. Quality ETF was 12.35%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 23 trading sessions.
The current Avantis U.S. Quality ETF drawdown is 2.70%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -12.35%Apr 2025 | 12d | 1mo 4d | 1mo 16dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.61%Mar 2026 | 5mo 1d | 16d | 5mo 17dOct 2025 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.84%Jun 2026 | 8d | — | 21d 9hJun 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.29%Oct 2025 | 1d | 14d | 15dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.72%Aug 2025 | 6d | 7d | 13dAug 2025 - Aug 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AVUQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -12.35% | -56.78% | +44.43% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.61% | -9.10% | -2.51% |
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 | -2.70% | -1.80% | -0.90% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.16% | -10.71% | +8.55% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.01% | 2.03% | +0.98% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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