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Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS): outlook, holdings and fees

Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Avantis Investors. The expense ratio is 0.30% and the yield is 2.71%. The ten largest holdings are 2% of the fund.

Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026

ATLAS view on AVDS

Last price$76.15 (-1.4%)
ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month56%
Likely 1-month range (50%)$74.85 – $78.27
Normal 1-day range (±1σ)±0.8%
Distribution yield2.71%

ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.

AVDS fund facts

IssuerAvantis Investors
ThemeInternational developed
Assets under management$357M
Expense ratio0.30%
Number of holdings49
Portfolio turnover0%
InceptionJul 18, 2023
ExchangeNYSE

The fund invests primarily in a diverse group of non-U.S. small cap companies across market sectors, industry groups, and countries. Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small capitalization companies. The fund may invest in securities that are denominated in foreign currencies and may also invest in foreign securities that are represented in the U.S. and other securities markets by American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs), and other similar depositary arrangements.

AVDS top holdings

HoldingSectorWeight
DPM Metals Inc. DPMBasic Materials0.26%
Finning International Inc. FTTIndustrials0.24%
HudBay Minerals Inc HBMBasic Materials0.25%
Hiscox Ltd HSXFinancial Services0.24%
Balfour Beatty plc BBYIndustrials0.24%
Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd ENLTUtilities0.22%
Lion Finance Group PLC BGEOFinancial Services0.21%
Perseus Mining Ltd PRUBasic Materials0.22%
OceanaGold Corporation OGCBasic Materials0.21%
Eldorado Gold Corp ELDBasic Materials0.20%

Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.

AVDS sector breakdown

SectorWeight
Industrials22.5%
Basic Materials15.6%
Consumer Cyclicals14.1%
Financial Services12.2%
Technology9.8%
Consumer Defensive5.7%
Energy5.5%
Healthcare5.1%
Communication Services3.5%
Real Estate3.4%
Utilities2.8%

By region: Japan 32.4%, Europe Developed 27.4%, North America 12.9%, United Kingdom 10.2%, Australasia 9.7%.

AVDS returns and risk

Year to date+13.1%
1 year+20.6%
3 years (annualised)+23.4%
Volatility (3 years)15.0%
Sharpe ratio (3 years)1.06

Past returns do not guarantee future results.

AVDS: frequently asked questions

What does AVDS invest in?

Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are DPM Metals Inc. (0.3%), Finning International Inc. (0.2%), HudBay Minerals Inc (0.2%), Hiscox Ltd (0.2%), Balfour Beatty plc (0.2%).

What is the AVDS expense ratio?

0.30% a year: about $30.00 for every $10,000 invested.

What is the AVDS dividend yield?

2.71%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.

Will AVDS go up?

Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $74.85 to $78.27 from $76.15 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.

How has AVDS performed?

Year to date +13.1%, one year +20.6%, three years +23.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.

Similar ETFs: International developed

Educational information, not investment advice. Disclaimer

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