AVUS — Avantis US Equity ETF
US Large Cap Blend Ranked #44 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by Avantis Investors
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.
What If You'd Invested in AVUS?
See what a lump sum in AVUS would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The Avantis US Equity ETF (AVUS) is a fund managed by Avantis Investors that operates within the US Large Cap Blend category, one of 19 ETFs tracked by ETFValuer in this segment. With an asset base of $13.8 billion and a share price of $126.82, the fund demonstrates significant investor adoption relative to its cost structure of 0.15%. It holds an overall rank of #44 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of B+ with a score of 75.1. The fund offers a dividend yield of 0.92%, providing income alongside its capital appreciation potential. The combination of substantial assets under management and a competitive expense ratio suggests broad market acceptance for this specific investment strategy. Its position near the top of the overall tracked universe indicates strong performance characteristics compared to the broader field of available funds.
Short-term data shows a mixed pattern with a 1-day gain of +0.04% followed by a 1-week decline of -0.99%, while the 1-month return recovered to +0.58%. Over the intermediate term, the fund accelerated to a 3-month return of +4.64% and a 6-month return of +10.48%, indicating sustained momentum. Year-to-date performance stands at +13.22%, reflecting a strong start to the current calendar year. The 1-year return reached +22.99%, which is notably higher than the 1-year returns of peers FNDX at +28.83% and VOO at +17.66%. Long-term data reveals a significant compounding effect, with the 3-year return totaling +70.44%. This trajectory illustrates a clear divergence where short-term fluctuations are overshadowed by robust multi-year growth.
The fund carries a volatility label of Low and a beta of 1.00, suggesting its price movements align closely with the broader market while maintaining a stable risk profile. A Sharpe ratio of 1.41 indicates that the fund has generated substantial excess returns relative to the amount of risk taken over the measured period. Despite this efficiency, the maximum drawdown of -19.74% highlights the potential for significant temporary losses during market downturns. The combination of a beta of 1.00 and a low volatility label implies the fund tracks market direction without amplifying swings, yet the drawdown figure confirms exposure to standard market corrections. Investors should note that while the Sharpe ratio reflects strong risk-adjusted performance, the maximum drawdown represents the peak-to-trough decline experienced during the most adverse period.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
AVUS Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple Inc | 4.87% | $549M |
| 2 | NVIDIA Corp | 4.73% | $533M |
| 3 | Microsoft Corp | 3.53% | $398M |
| 4 | Amazon.com Inc | 3.12% | $352M |
| 5 | Alphabet Inc | 2.58% | $292M |
| 6 | Meta Platforms Inc | 2.40% | $271M |
| 7 | Alphabet Inc | 2.07% | $234M |
| 8 | JPMorgan Chase & Co | 1.31% | $148M |
| 9 | Exxon Mobil Corp | 1.17% | $132M |
| 10 | Micron Technology Inc | 1.09% | $123M |
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 — DYNF overlaps most, holding 7 of the same companies as AVUS's top 10 (24.6% of AVUS's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | AVUS Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DYNF | iShares U.S. Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF | 7 | 24.6% | NVIDIA Corp, Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp… |
| DFAC | Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | 7 | 24.6% | NVIDIA Corp, Apple Inc, Alphabet Inc… |
| LRGF | iShares U.S. Equity Factor ETF | 7 | 24.6% | NVIDIA Corp, Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp… |
| SCHB | Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 7 | 24.4% | NVIDIA Corp, Apple Inc, Alphabet Inc… |
| ESGU | iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF | 7 | 24.4% | NVIDIA Corp, Apple Inc, Alphabet Inc… |
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: 4.65% (as of 2026-07-27) — 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): 18.67 (as of 2026-07-27) — 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.
What AVUS's Fees Cost You
AVUS charges an expense ratio of 0.15% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
AVUS Dividend Income Estimator
AVUS currently yields 0.92%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
AVUS Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 11.39% and average daily volume is 340K/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
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.04% |
| 1-Week | -0.99% |
| 1-Month | +0.58% |
| 3-Month | +4.64% |
| 6-Month | +10.48% |
| YTD | +13.22% |
| 1-Year | +22.99% |
| 3-Year | +70.44% |
How AVUS Compares to Other US Large Cap Blend ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | B+ |
FNDX | Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF | +28.83% | 0.25% | $25.9B |
| #44 | B+ |
AVUS | Avantis US Equity ETF | +22.99% | 0.15% | $13.8B |
| #46 | B |
VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | +17.66% | 0.03% | $1671B |
| #48 | B |
IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | +17.66% | 0.03% | $888B |
| #51 | B |
DFAC | Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | +20.89% | 0.17% | $47.4B |
| #55 | B |
VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares | +18.03% | 0.03% | $2298B |
| #61 | B |
SPY | State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | +17.57% | 0.0945% | $781B |
| #66 | B |
ITOT | iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | +17.93% | 0.03% | $94.1B |
| #73 | B |
VV | Vanguard Large Cap Index Fund | +17.22% | 0.03% | $73.8B |
| #77 | B |
SCHX | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | +17.16% | 0.03% | $71.6B |
| #79 | B |
SCHB | Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | +17.88% | 0.03% | $43.2B |
| #81 | B |
RSP | Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | +17.88% | 0.2% | $93.7B |
| #82 | B |
SPTM | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | +18.04% | 0.03% | $13.6B |
| #93 | B |
DFUS | Dimensional U.S. Equity Market ETF | +18.25% | 0.09% | $21.0B |
| #108 | B |
IWB | iShares Russell 1000 ETF | +17.01% | 0.15% | $48.3B |
| #119 | B |
VTHR | Vanguard Russell 3000 Index Fund ETF Shares | +18.29% | 0.06% | $6.10B |
| #127 | B |
IWV | iShares Russell 3000 ETF | +17.67% | 0.2% | $19.5B |
| #128 | B |
VONE | Vanguard Russell 1000 Index Fund ETF Shares | +17.11% | 0.06% | $11.5B |
| #156 | B |
ILCB | iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | +17.35% | 0.03% | $1.27B |