Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV): outlook, holdings and fees
Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Avantis Investors. The expense ratio is 0.24% and the yield is 1.23%. The ten largest holdings are 8% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on AVUV
| Last price | $124.77 (+1.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $122.26 – $128.60 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 1.23% |
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.
AVUV fund facts
| Issuer | Avantis Investors |
|---|---|
| Theme | US small caps |
| Assets under management | $30.9B |
| Expense ratio | 0.24% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 7% |
| Inception | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund invests primarily in a diverse group of U.S. small cap companies across market sectors and industry groups. Under normal market conditions, it will invest at least 80% of its assets in securities of small capitalization companies located in the United States. The fund also may invest in derivative instruments such as futures contracts, currency forwards, and swap agreements.
AVUV top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Matson Inc MATX | Industrials | 1.08% |
| GATX Corporation GATX | Industrials | 0.87% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Company ANF | Consumer Cyclical | 0.81% |
| SM Energy Co SM | Energy | 0.86% |
| Lantheus Holdings Inc LNTH | Healthcare | 0.80% |
| International Seaways Inc INSW | Energy | 0.76% |
| ViaSat Inc VSAT | Technology | 0.78% |
| Macy’s Inc M | Consumer Cyclical | 0.77% |
| SkyWest Inc SKYW | Industrials | 0.75% |
| Lear Corporation LEA | Consumer Cyclical | 0.70% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
AVUV sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 26.4% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 19.2% |
| Energy | 16.4% |
| Industrials | 12.1% |
| Technology | 6.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.8% |
| Basic Materials | 5.1% |
| Healthcare | 4.9% |
| Communication Services | 2.5% |
| Real Estate | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 0.4% |
By region: North America 98.2%, Latin America 1.0%, Asia Emerging 0.3%, Europe Developed 0.3%, United Kingdom 0.3%.
AVUV returns and risk
| Year to date | +18.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +22.5% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +17.8% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.3% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 19.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.66 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
AVUV: frequently asked questions
What does AVUV invest in?
Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Matson Inc (1.1%), GATX Corporation (0.9%), Abercrombie & Fitch Company (0.8%), SM Energy Co (0.9%), Lantheus Holdings Inc (0.8%).
What is the AVUV expense ratio?
0.24% a year: about $24.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the AVUV dividend yield?
1.23%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will AVUV 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 $122.26 to $128.60 from $124.77 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has AVUV performed?
Year to date +18.5%, one year +22.5%, three years +17.8% a year, five years +10.3% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: US small caps
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