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Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) ETF Analysis
Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) ETF analysis covering performance, holdings context, risk, drawdowns, volatility, momentum, dividends, valuation exposure, and the current AlgovestIQ assessment.
Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) currently has an AIQ Score of 62/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk is the strongest factor at 77/100. Momentum is the weakest current factor at 48/100. Performance, momentum, risk, distribution, and exposure evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
AVUV at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close ETF snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $119.72 |
| AIQ Score | 62/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Sell |
| Fund Size | $31.56B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| Holdings Count | 798 |
| NAV | $120.69 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
| Primary Exposure | Financial Services (27.60%) |
| Issuer | Avantis |
| Domicile | US |
| Inception Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Distribution Yield | 1.26% |
| Beta | 1.04 |
| Average Volume | 1.31M |
| 52-week range | $93.87-$129.05 |
| RSI 14 | 50.14 |
| 50-Day SMA | $122.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | $119.33 |
| Risk Score | 77/100 |
| Momentum Score | 48/100 |
| Value Exposure Score | 67/100 |
AVUV Long-Horizon ETF Performance
Trailing returns, growth of $10,000, drawdown history, and calendar-year returns from available daily closes.
| Period | Total return | Annualized | Max drawdown | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 23.51% | 23.53% | -8.52% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 3Y | 54.56% | 15.62% | -29.36% | Nov 6, 2023 |
| 5Y | 42.74% | 7.39% | -29.36% | Nov 8, 2021 |
| 10Y | 42.74% | 7.39% | -29.36% | Nov 8, 2021 |
Growth of $10,000
Indexed to the first available close in this history window.
Drawdown History
Peak-to-trough decline from each prior high over the available window.
Calendar-Year Returns
Full-year returns where available, with the current calendar year shown as YTD.
AVUVAvantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF
Financial Services / Asset Management
Relative Leader / Watch
Strong Relative Position
Latest quote
- Momentum48
- Value67
- Quality62
- Risk resilience77
- Sentiment—
AVUV ETF Analysis Summary
Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) currently has an AIQ Score of 62/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk resilience is the strongest factor at 77/100. Momentum is the weakest current factor at 48/100. Performance, exposure, distribution, momentum, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, AVUV has AIQ Score of 62/100 with Risk resilience base of 77/100 and fading Momentum at 48/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Risk resilience (77/100) leads while Momentum (48/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · -0.70% ETF move · AVUV classified in Asset Management.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is AVUV Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
AVUV currently has a neutral overall setup. Risk Resilience is the strongest factor at 77/100, while Momentum is weakest at 48/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 62/100.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 77/100.
- - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (29 vs 11).
Current Consensus
AVUV's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Sell, with 11 buy, 5 neutral, and 29 sell votes. AVUV's 14-day RSI is 50.14, which places the ETF in a neutral momentum range. AVUV's beta is 1.04, indicating market sensitivity broadly in line with the market.
What Changed in AVUV?
The largest recent change in AVUV is Momentum moving down by 30.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Risk Resilience remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the AVUV Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, risk resilience improves, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, distribution or liquidity context deteriorates, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive market-context evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
AVUV Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF.
Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) ETF Analysis
Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF has an AIQ Score of 62/100 in a Neutral regime. Risk is strongest at 77/100. Beta is 1.04, close to market sensitivity. Review the supporting etf factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | AVUV is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 62/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that risk leads at 77/100 while momentum lags at 48/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 48/100 · Value 67/100 · Quality 62/100 · Risk 77/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Risk is the strongest factor at 77/100.
Momentum is 48/100 and RSI (14) is 50.1.
AVUV is in a Neutral regime at 62/100.
Risk factor is 77/100 with beta 1.04 and annual volatility 15.22%.
Current conflict: risk leads at 77/100 while momentum lags at 48/100.
AVUV Research Cluster
ETF-specific paths for performance, risk, distributions, market context, data, comparisons, and news.
AVUV ETF Analytics
AVUV holdings context, yield, risk, valuation exposure, momentum, and AIQ evidence.
AVUV Technical Analysis
AVUV technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
AVUV ETF Market Context
Track AVUV market context, news pressure, trend changes, income events, and current allocation evidence.
AVUV Distribution Analysis
AVUV distribution yield, annualized distributions, payment history, and income context.
AVUV ETF Data
AVUV available fund data, market metrics, technical readings, risk measures, and AIQ evidence.
AVUV Risk Analysis
AVUV volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
AVUV ETF News
AVUV ETF news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
AVUV vs Factor / Style / Smart Beta Peers
Current peer cohort: AVUV · CALF · COWZ · DFAC · DFIV. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVUV Current ETF | 62/100 | 67/100 | 48/100 | 77/100 | 1.21 | 15.22% | Current |
| CALF Pacer U.S. Small Cap Cash Cows ETF | 63/100 | 67/100 | 64/100 | 74/100 | 1.57 | 16.29% | AVUV vs CALF |
| COWZ Pacer U.S. Cash Cows 100 ETF | 58/100 | 59/100 | 44/100 | 74/100 | 1.26 | 12.62% | AVUV vs COWZ |
| DFAC Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | 55/100 | 46/100 | 39/100 | 80/100 | 0.77 | 12.89% | AVUV vs DFAC |
| DFIV Dimensional International Value ETF | 59/100 | 60/100 | 46/100 | 75/100 | 1.04 | 14.64% | AVUV vs DFIV |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Nov 6, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current ETF evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of ETF evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
View AIQ methodologyFactor Diagnostics
A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.
Valuation exposure across the fund's holdings.
Quality context inferred from fund exposure and available evidence.
Trend, momentum, volume, and timing confirmation.
Resilience, volatility, beta, drawdown, and tail risk.
News and event pressure around the setup.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.
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Checked Nov 7, 2026
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Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.
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AVUV ETF FAQ
What is AVUV ETF price today?
AVUV is currently shown at $119.72. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is AVUV's 52-week high and low?
AVUV's 52-week range is $93.87 to $129.05 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Nov 6, 2026. A price near either extreme should be evaluated with volatility and trend evidence.
Does AVUV pay a dividend?
AVUV's current distribution yield is 1.26% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Nov 6, 2026. For ETFs, dividend yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, and risk.
What should investors compare before buying AVUV?
Compare AVUV's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.