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Avantis® International Equity ETF(AVDE)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AVDE
10/02/2026: AVDE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
The Avantis International Equity ETF (AVDE) provides diversified, systematic exposure to international developed market companies through an active management approach. By tilting the portfolio toward value and profitability factors, it seeks to outperform traditional market-cap-weighted indices. The fund is characterized by its low cost, issuer reliability, and research-backed strategy, making it a strong candidate for a core international holding. Key risks include standard market volatility, potential currency fluctuations, and the risk that its factor tilts may underperform during specific market regimes. It is best suited for long-term investors looking to augment a passive portfolio with a proven, quantitative factor strategy.
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 it includes growth companies, the fund's value tilt may underperform in periods where pure growth stocks lead the market. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The fund's systematic approach may capture positive momentum trends within its factor-tilted framework during bull markets. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The fund's structural focus on lower relative prices makes it an excellent fit for investors seeking value-oriented exposure. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Mixed fit | While not a dedicated dividend fund, many of the value-oriented holdings provide reliable income streams. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | As an international equity fund, it is subject to currency and geopolitical risks, making it less suitable for purely low-risk portfolios. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a long-term participant seeking systematic equity exposure who believes in factor-based premiums over passive market-cap indexing.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term investors looking for core international equity allocation with a deliberate tilt toward higher expected return factors.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium | International stocks are subject to fluctuations in global market sentiment and economic cycles. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | A downturn in global equity markets will directly impact the fund's net asset value. |
| Concentration | Low | The fund holds a very broad and diverse basket of international companies, mitigating single-stock risk. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The low expense ratio and active management style minimize drag, though tracking error is expected by design. |
| Liquidity | Low | The fund invests in highly liquid developed market large and mid-cap stocks. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | The strategy targets profitability, which inherently favors higher-quality companies. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
AVDE exhibits volatility consistent with broad international developed market indices, experiencing standard market-cycle fluctuations.
Market Risk
Risks include currency fluctuations, geopolitical instability, and regulatory environments inherent to non-U.S. developed nations.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | International Developed Markets | 98 | Provides broad, diversified exposure to companies in developed economies excluding the U.S. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2 | Maintains minimal liquidity to facilitate daily operations and settlement. |
Price Behavior
Steady Uptrend
The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -2.66% | Avg. Invested days 54 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/02/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Oct 2, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $19.14B |
| Issuer | Avantis Investors |
| Expense Ratio | 0.23% |
| Distribution Yield | 2.36% |
| Inception | Sep 24, 2019 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +13.48% |
| 1 Year | +21.68% |
| 3 Year | +21.38% |
| 5 Year | +10.71% |
| 10 Year | +0.00% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 13.47% |
| 3Y Volatility | 12.68% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 1.23 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Large Cap | 32.53% |
| Mega Cap | 30.78% |
| Mid Cap | 27.64% |
| Small Cap | 7.77% |
| Micro Cap | 0.74% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 25.94% |
| Industrials | 19.29% |
| Basic Materials | 10.62% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.05% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 14.33x |
| Portfolio P/B | 1.81x |
| Portfolio P/S | 1.18x |
| Holdings Turnover | 3.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| ASML Holding N.V. New York Registry Shares | 1.40% |
| Roche Holding AG | 0.93% |
| SHELL WI ADR/2 | 0.91% |
| HSBC Holdings ADR | 0.81% |
| Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR | 0.65% |
Upturn AI Summary
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