AVUS — Avantis US Equity ETF

AVUS Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in AVUS over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

AVUS Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: AVUS's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

The Avantis US Equity ETF (AVUS) is a fund managed by Avantis Investors that tracks the US Large Cap Blend category, one of 19 ETFs monitored by ETFValuer in this segment. With an asset base of $13.8 billion and a share price of $126.91, the fund demonstrates significant investor adoption relative to its size. It holds an overall rank of #35 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories, earning an ETFValuer grade of B+ with a score of 76.3 out of 100. The fund carries an expense ratio of 0.15% and offers a dividend yield of 0.92%. These metrics position AVUS as a cost-efficient option within a highly populated category. The substantial assets under management suggest strong institutional and retail interest in the strategy employed by the issuer.

Over the last trading day, the fund posted a gain of +0.06%, following a weekly decline of -0.17%. Monthly returns accelerated to +0.75%, while the three-month period saw a more robust increase of +5.57%. The six-month return extended to +10.74%, and year-to-date performance reached +13.30%. Annual returns for the past year were +23.48%, contrasting with a three-year cumulative return of +67.87%. This pattern indicates a consistent upward trajectory over longer horizons despite minor short-term fluctuations. The data shows a clear divergence between short-term volatility and sustained long-term growth.

AVUS carries a low volatility label and a beta of 1.00, indicating that its price movements generally align with the broader market without amplifying swings. The fund achieved a Sharpe ratio of 1.45, suggesting efficient risk-adjusted returns relative to the volatility experienced. However, the maximum drawdown of -19.74% highlights the potential for significant temporary losses during market downturns. This combination of a beta of 1.00 and a low volatility label implies the fund tracks the market closely but with managed fluctuation. The Sharpe ratio of 1.45 reflects that the returns generated have historically compensated well for the risk taken, even as the fund experienced a peak decline of nearly 20%.

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AVUS Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-02-28 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 26.9% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how AVUS's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With AVUS

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with AVUS's top 10 — ESGU overlaps most, holding 7 of the same companies as AVUS's top 10 (24.6% of AVUS's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.71% (as of 2026-07-23) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.70 (as of 2026-07-23) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

AVUS Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 11.39% and average daily volume is 339K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $13.8B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: AVUS is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

AVUS Performance History

How AVUS Compares to Other US Large Cap Blend ETFs