Avantis All Equity Markets ETF

AVGE

Market cap $614M

AVGE is an actively managed, globally diversified ETF with a lower expense ratio than ACWI but has underperformed since its 2022 launch. The fund's sector and geographic allocations—especially lower tech and higher energy/emerging markets—have hurt returns vs. the passive ACWI benchmark. Avantis All Equity Markets ETF's higher beta and low Sharpe ratio indicate higher risk without commensurate returns, making its risk/reward profile unattractive so far.

Avantis All Equity Markets ETF is a fund of funds, blending Avantis ETFs for diversified U.S. and global market access, with a tilt towards value. AVGE has low fees and diversification appeal, but a limited track record and potential lag during growth cycles. This may be worth considering with its unique sector mix and global stock exposure.

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