Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF

AVDV

Market cap $14.6B

AVDV focuses on active small-cap value investing in developed markets, emphasizing book-to-price ratios and profitability. Its consistent overweight in Japan has driven recent outperformance versus peers and US indices. The portfolio is diversified across 1,600 stocks, with low concentration risk and conservative turnover for an active fund.

Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF targets small-cap value stocks in developed markets outside the U.S., offering diversification beyond expensive U.S. indices. AVDV maintains a competitive net expense ratio of 0.36% and a low turnover rate of 8%, appealing to cost-conscious investors. The ETF trades at a P/E of around 17x, more attractive than many alternatives in today's market, though not historically cheap.

The recent pullback for big techs in the U.S. underscores the need for investors to focus more on international stocks and bonds.

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