Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (AVSC): outlook, holdings and fees
Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (AVSC) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Avantis Investors. The expense ratio is 0.25% and the yield is 1.06%. The ten largest holdings are 3% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on AVSC
| Last price | $71.28 (-1.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $69.78 – $73.53 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 1.06% |
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.
AVSC fund facts
| Issuer | Avantis Investors |
|---|---|
| Theme | US small caps |
| Assets under management | $3.1B |
| Expense ratio | 0.25% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 9% |
| Inception | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
Under normal market conditions, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of small capitalization companies located in the United States. The fund may also engage in securities lending and invest its collateral in eligible securities, such as a government money market fund. The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that does not seek to replicate the performance of a specified index. The portfolio managers continually analyze market and financial data to make buy, sell, and hold decisions.
AVSC top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| International Seaways Inc INSW | Energy | 0.40% |
| Materion Corporation MTRN | Basic Materials | 0.36% |
| GRAIL, LLC GRAL | Healthcare | 0.33% |
| Haemonetics Corporation HAE | Healthcare | 0.34% |
| Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc IOVA | Healthcare | 0.35% |
| Delek US Energy Inc DK | Energy | 0.33% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Company ANF | Consumer Cyclical | 0.33% |
| Tenable Holdings Inc TENB | Technology | 0.33% |
| The Cheesecake Factory CAKE | Consumer Cyclical | 0.33% |
| Concentra Group Holdings Parent, Inc. CON | Healthcare | 0.33% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
AVSC sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 22.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 14.5% |
| Industrials | 13.2% |
| Technology | 12.6% |
| Healthcare | 12.4% |
| Energy | 8.1% |
| Basic Materials | 5.3% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.8% |
| Communication Services | 3.3% |
| Utilities | 2.2% |
| Real Estate | 0.7% |
By region: North America 98.0%, Latin America 1.0%, Europe Developed 0.5%, Africa/Middle East 0.3%, Asia Emerging 0.2%.
AVSC returns and risk
| Year to date | +19.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +23.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +18.5% |
| 5 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 20.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.67 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
AVSC: frequently asked questions
What does AVSC invest in?
Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are International Seaways Inc (0.4%), Materion Corporation (0.4%), GRAIL, LLC (0.3%), Haemonetics Corporation (0.3%), Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc (0.3%).
What is the AVSC expense ratio?
0.25% a year: about $25.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the AVSC dividend yield?
1.06%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will AVSC go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $69.78 to $73.53 from $71.28 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has AVSC performed?
Year to date +19.4%, one year +23.6%, three years +18.5% a year, five years 0.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: US small caps
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