Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) belongs to the Small Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AVUV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AVUV
AVUV charges 0.25% annually. There are 7 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 0.05% | 65.50B | Jan 2004 | AVUV vs VBR | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 0.06% | 1.30B | Sep 2010 | AVUV vs VTWV | |
| iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF | 0.06% | 681.63M | Jun 2004 | AVUV vs ISCV | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.90B | Sep 2010 | AVUV vs VIOV | |
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF | 0.15% | 4.83B | Sep 2000 | AVUV vs SLYV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AVUV
AVUV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 78. There are 7 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 83.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 83 | 6.11M | May 2025 | AVUV vs EPSV | |
| VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF | 83 | 1.73B | Oct 2017 | AVUV vs USVM | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 82 | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | AVUV vs BSVO | |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 82 | 14.27B | Jul 2000 | AVUV vs IWN | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 81 | 1.30B | Sep 2010 | AVUV vs VTWV |
Top Performing AVUV Alternatives (YTD)
AVUV is at 22.43% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 27.23%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towle Value ETF | 27.23% | 181.60M | Jul 2025 | AVUV vs TCV | |
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 27.08% | 6.11M | May 2025 | AVUV vs EPSV | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Value ETF | 25.28% | 281.21M | Mar 2006 | AVUV vs RZV | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 24.68% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | AVUV vs BSVO | |
| First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund | 24.53% | 185.07M | Apr 2011 | AVUV vs FYT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AVUV
AVUV has 17.28% 1-year volatility. There are 18 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.92%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF | 11.92% | 1.13B | Aug 2021 | AVUV vs SMIG | |
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | 14.46% | 136.73M | May 2023 | AVUV vs ECML | |
| Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF | 14.49% | 161.61M | Oct 2023 | AVUV vs BSMC | |
| VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF | 14.80% | 1.73B | Oct 2017 | AVUV vs USVM | |
| iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Fa... | 14.82% | 316.20M | Mar 2021 | AVUV vs ISVL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AVUV
AVUV has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.95%. There are 3 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF | -6.15% | 3.55B | Jun 2017 | AVUV vs CALF | |
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | -7.01% | 136.73M | May 2023 | AVUV vs ECML | |
| Themes US Small Cap Cash Flow Champions ETF | -7.13% | 3.13M | Dec 2023 | AVUV vs SMCF | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | -8.31% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | AVUV vs BSVO | |
| First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund | -8.34% | 185.07M | Apr 2011 | AVUV vs FYT |
Other ETFs from Avantis
The 10 most viewed Avantis ETFs shown here include AVDV, AVUS, AVLV and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $26B.
Often Compared With AVUV
Investors most often compare AVUV with VTI, IWM, IJR. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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