Avantis International Equity ETF

AVDE

Market cap $16.8B

Easing geopolitical tensions, a softer dollar and improving risk appetite are reviving interest in global equity ETFs.

American Century Investments has established itself as an innovative player in the ETF space, after launching its first products in January 2018. The index-based American Century US Quality Value ETF (VALQ) and the actively managed American Century Diversified Corporate Bond ETF (KORP) are still trading today.

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Avantis International Equity ETF ( NYSEARCA:AVDE ) offers investors a low-cost way to access dividend-paying international equities, but with a 2.19% yield, the question for income-focused investors is straightforward: is that distribution durable?

There's no stopping the momentum in the ETF market. January 2026 brought a record $166 billion in net inflows, surpassing the last three Januarys combined.

Avantis International Equity ETF delivers diversified exposure to over 3,000 international stocks, emphasizing value and profitability factors. AVDE has outperformed its benchmark IDEV by 1.4% annualized since 2019, with a superior Sharpe ratio and robust 5-year dividend growth. Compared to peers, the fund boasts low fees and turnover and ranks among the best performers.

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