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Avantis® Emerging Markets Equity ETF(AVEM)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AVEM
10/02/2026: AVEM (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 26 days. Simulated Profits (0.89%). Updated daily EoD!
AVEM is an actively managed ETF that provides broad exposure to emerging market equities by systematically tilting toward smaller and lower-valuation companies. Its primary strength lies in its disciplined, research-based investment approach, which differentiates it from standard, market-cap-weighted index funds. It is best suited for long-term investors looking to complement their portfolios with a factor-tilted international strategy. Key risks include the inherent political and economic volatility of emerging markets and the potential for the fund to deviate from broad market returns during growth-stock rallies. Investors should monitor emerging market macro conditions and the fund's adherence to its factor discipline.
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 captures equity growth, its value tilt may underperform pure growth-oriented strategies during certain cycles. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The fund focuses on value and size factors rather than following price momentum trends. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The core of the strategy is built on tilting toward companies with lower relative valuations. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Mixed fit | It holds many dividend-paying firms, though its primary focus is total return rather than yield generation. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Emerging markets are inherently volatile and not suitable for low-risk-averse portfolios. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking long-term growth who are comfortable with the inherent volatility of emerging markets and believe in the systematic capture of size and value factors.
Suitability
Best for long-term investors looking to diversify their portfolio with systematic active exposure rather than passive index tracking.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | Emerging markets are subject to political, economic, and currency-related swings that exceed developed market volatility. |
| Market risk | High | The fund's performance is tied to the overall health and sentiment of emerging equity markets. |
| Concentration | Medium | While diversified, specific geographic or sector exposures can impact performance in localized crises. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The fund is actively managed, so it does not aim to track an index, mitigating traditional tracking error concerns. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Some smaller-cap underlying stocks in emerging markets may experience liquidity constraints during market stress. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | The strategy selects stocks based on metrics that do not strictly screen for business quality, occasionally favoring lower-quality value traps. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
AVEM demonstrates higher historical volatility than broad-based domestic funds, which is typical for emerging market strategies.
Market Risk
The fund is highly sensitive to macro factors in emerging economies, including currency risk, political regimes, and local market infrastructure.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Emerging Markets Equity | 98.5 | Provides broad exposure to companies located in emerging markets, capturing growth potential outside of developed economies. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1.5 | A small portion of assets held in cash to manage liquidity and daily operational needs. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 18.33% | Avg. Invested days 51 | Today’s Advisory Regular Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| 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) | $28.74B |
| Issuer | Avantis Investors |
| Expense Ratio | 0.33% |
| Distribution Yield | 1.86% |
| Inception | Sep 17, 2019 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +25.28% |
| 1 Year | +31.94% |
| 3 Year | +25.14% |
| 5 Year | +11.17% |
| 10 Year | +0.00% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 22.46% |
| 3Y Volatility | 15.84% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 1.15 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mega Cap | 49.29% |
| Large Cap | 27.09% |
| Mid Cap | 17.73% |
| Small Cap | 4.16% |
| Micro Cap | 0.88% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 39.44% |
| Financial Services | 19.75% |
| Industrials | 7.89% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 7.54% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 10.74x |
| Portfolio P/B | 1.67x |
| Portfolio P/S | 1.33x |
| Holdings Turnover | 1.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | 6.70% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | 6.01% |
| SK Hynix | 5.83% |
| Samsung Electronics | 5.44% |
| Tencent Holdings | 1.59% |
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