CAUS.TO vs. CASV.TO

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

CAUS.TO (Avantis CIBC U.S. All-Cap Equity ETF) and CASV.TO (Avantis CIBC Global Small Cap Value ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - CAUS.TO is a Large Cap Blend Equities fund actively managed by Avantis, while CASV.TO is a Small Cap Value Equities fund actively managed by Avantis. Both are actively managed. Their correlation of 0.81 suggests significant overlap in exposure. CAUS.TO charges 0.19%/yr vs 0.39%/yr for CASV.TO.

Performance

CAUS.TO vs. CASV.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Avantis CIBC U.S. All-Cap Equity ETF (CAUS.TO) and Avantis CIBC Global Small Cap Value ETF (CASV.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

CAUS.TO

• 1D: -0.09%
• 1M: 6.47%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

CASV.TO

• 1D: -0.41%
• 1M: 3.72%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

CAUS.TO vs. CASV.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
CAUS.TO Avantis CIBC U.S. All-Cap Equity ETF	14.82%
CASV.TO Avantis CIBC Global Small Cap Value ETF	13.47%

Correlation

The correlation between CAUS.TO and CASV.TO is 0.81, indicating a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Combining them offers limited diversification - they tend to fall together during downturns.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 16, 2026	0.81

Return for Risk

CAUS.TO vs. CASV.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Avantis CIBC U.S. All-Cap Equity ETF (CAUS.TO) and Avantis CIBC Global Small Cap Value ETF (CASV.TO). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	CAUS.TO	CASV.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	2.61	5.13	-2.52

Drawdowns

CAUS.TO vs. CASV.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CAUS.TO drawdown since its inception was -6.25%, which is greater than CASV.TO's maximum drawdown of -3.18%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CAUS.TO and CASV.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	CAUS.TO	CASV.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-6.25%	-3.18%	-3.07%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.31%	-2.73%	+2.42%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.68%	-0.68%	-1.00%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CAUS.TO	CASV.TO	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	15.54%	15.08%	+0.46%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	15.54%	15.08%	+0.46%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	15.54%	15.08%	+0.46%

CAUS.TO vs. CASV.TO - Expense Ratio Comparison

CAUS.TO has a 0.19% expense ratio, which is lower than CASV.TO's 0.39% expense ratio.

Dividends

CAUS.TO vs. CASV.TO - Dividend Comparison

Neither CAUS.TO nor CASV.TO has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both CAUS.TO and CASV.TO in my portfolio?

CAUS.TO and CASV.TO have a correlation of 0.81, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, CAUS.TO or CASV.TO?

On fees, CAUS.TO is cheaper at 0.19% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, CAUS.TO or CASV.TO?

CAUS.TO is cheaper with a 0.19% expense ratio, compared with 0.39% for CASV.TO.

What is the main difference between CAUS.TO and CASV.TO?

CAUS.TO is categorized as Large Cap Blend Equities, while CASV.TO is Small Cap Value Equities. Their fees differ too: 0.19% for CAUS.TO and 0.39% for CASV.TO.