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Alpha Architect Global Factor Equity ETF(AAVM)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AAVM
09/28/2026: AAVM (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
AAVM provides investors with actively managed, quantitative exposure to global equities by filtering for value, momentum, and quality factors. It is supported by the issuer’s reputation for rigorous, transparent, and rules-based strategy implementation. The fund serves well as a strategic satellite holding for investors seeking to capture potential factor premiums in a diversified global format. Primary risks include exposure to broad global equity market downturns and the inherent cyclicality of its selected factors. It is generally best suited for long-term investors who prioritize systematic process over active manager discretion.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | While the fund seeks capital appreciation, its multi-factor approach may lag pure growth strategies during strong bull markets. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The inclusion of momentum as a core factor makes this fund suitable for investors tracking positive factor signals. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The fund explicitly incorporates value screens, making it a natural choice for investors focused on valuation-conscious equity exposure. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | The primary objective is capital appreciation rather than high current income generation. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | Equity market exposure carries inherent volatility that may exceed the tolerance of low-risk investors. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is someone seeking a research-driven, systematic approach to global equity investing who is comfortable with factor-based cyclical performance.
Suitability
AAVM is best suited for long-term investors looking to complement a core index portfolio with a systematic, factor-tilted strategy.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Global equity investments are subject to broad market price fluctuations. |
| Market risk | High | The fund is directly exposed to systemic risks affecting global equity markets. |
| Concentration | Medium | Factor-based selection may lead to temporary sector or geographic concentrations. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The fund is actively managed and does not strictly track a benchmark, which is a structural feature rather than a tracking error. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Some international holdings may have lower liquidity during periods of market stress. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | The quality factor tilt aims to mitigate business risk, but equity exposure always carries inherent quality concerns. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
AAVM exhibits market-like volatility, sensitive to global economic cycles and factor performance shifts.
Market Risk
The fund is subject to significant equity market risk, including geopolitical events, regulatory changes, and economic downturns affecting its international portfolio.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Developed Market Equities (US, Europe, Japan) | 70 | Provides broad exposure to established economies with robust financial systems. |
| Geography | Emerging Market Equities | 25 | Offers growth potential through participation in rapidly developing international economies. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | Maintains liquidity for operational needs and potential tactical rebalancing. |
Price Behavior
Steady Uptrend
The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 12.86% | Avg. Invested days 74 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Sep 29, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $26.33M |
| Issuer | Alpha Architect |
| Distribution Yield | 1.76% |
| Inception | May 2, 2017 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +14.41% |
| 1 Year | +21.42% |
| 3 Year | +17.76% |
| 5 Year | +6.12% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 15.35% |
| 3Y Volatility | 14.18% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 0.9 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mid Cap | 52.26% |
| Large Cap | 26.90% |
| Small Cap | 14.55% |
| Mega Cap | 6.09% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Energy | 16.41% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 15.18% |
| Technology | 13.71% |
| Industrials | 13.54% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 12.53x |
| Portfolio P/B | 2.04x |
| Portfolio P/S | 0.97x |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | 29.59% |
| Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF | 27.75% |
| Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF | 22.64% |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | 19.82% |
| First American Funds. - Government Obligations Fund | 0.20% |
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