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AAUSvsUSPXETF Comparison

ETF 1
AAUS

Alpha Architect US Equity ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-1.31%
VS
ETF 2
USPX

Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF

This fund is part of
US Large Cap
-1.65%

Alpha Architect US Equity ETF (AAUS) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF (USPX) is part of the US Large Cap segment. AAUS's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Communication Services and Financials. In contrast, USPX's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary. AAUS is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.15%, versus 0.03% for USPX. AAUS is up 5.33% year-to-date (YTD) with -$11M in YTD flows. USPX performs better with 6.34% YTD performance, and +$137M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AAUS and USPX below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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AAUS vs USPX performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.0-1.00.01.02.03.0%May 11May 18May 26Jun 2Jun 9

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/10/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
AAUS
USPX
-1.83%-1.67%
+6.48%+7.46%
+5.33%+6.34%
n/a+21.15%
n/a+74.26%
n/a+71.40%
Flows
AAUS
USPX
-$9M+$39M
-$9M+$83M
-$11M+$137M
-+$228M
-+$358M
-+$1.06B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
AAUS
USPX
+14.89%+15.38%
n/a+12.37%
n/a+15.09%
n/a+15.61%
Max drawdown
AAUS
USPX
-6.52%-6.43%
n/a-9.15%
n/a-19.03%
n/a-24.64%
Max drawdown duration
AAUS
USPX
29d28d
n/a92d
n/a126d
n/a712d
Trading data

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AAUS
USPX
Last sale
6/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$58.94
$64.52
Previous close
06/10/2026
$58.09
$63.43
Consolidated volume
06/10/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 6/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
AAUS
USPX
Last price
$58.94
$64.52
1D performance
+1.47%
+1.72%
AuM$503.41 M$1.90 B
E/R0.15%0.03%
Characteristics
AAUS
USPX
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderAlpha ArchitectFranklin Templeton
Benchmark-Morningstar US Target Market Exposure Index
N° of holdings357455
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 23, 2025June 1, 2016
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

AAUS
USA
97%
Other
3%
USPX
USA
97.01%
Other
2.99%

Sectors

AAUS
Information Techn.
36.57%
Communication Ser.
10.86%
Financials
9.84%
Consumer Discreti.
9.63%
Health Care
8.51%
Industrials
8.01%
Other
16.58%
USPX
Information Techn.
36.55%
Communication Ser.
10.96%
Consumer Discreti.
10.03%
Financials
9.94%
Health Care
8.33%
Industrials
8.01%
Other
16.18%
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Diversification

AAUS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

47.17%
USPX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

44.37%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
AAUS
NVIDIA
8.56%
APPLE
7.21%
MICROSOFT-T
5.84%
AMAZON.COM INC
3.96%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.75%
BROADCOM LIMITED
3.22%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.99%
META PLATFORMS
2.37%
TESLA
1.73%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.58%
JPMORGAN CHASE
1.54%
LILLY
1.26%
EXXON
1.15%
WALMART INC
1.01%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
1.00%
USPX
NVIDIA
8.29%
APPLE
6.42%
MICROSOFT-T
5.16%
AMAZON.COM INC
4.19%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.33%
BROADCOM LIMITED
3.18%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.88%
META PLATFORMS
2.42%
TESLA
1.74%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.42%
JPMORGAN CHASE
1.37%
LILLY
1.12%
EXXON
1.01%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
0.96%
WALMART INC
0.90%
Frequently asked questions about AAUS and USPX

How have the AAUS and USPX ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 10, 2026, AAUS is up 5.33% year-to-date (YTD), while USPX has returned 6.34%. That puts USPX better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: AAUS or USPX?

Year-to-date, the AAUS ETF saw -$11M in flows, compared to +$137M for USPX.

Which ETF is bigger: AAUS or USPX?

As of June 10, 2026, AAUS holds $503.41 M in assets under management (AUM), while USPX manages $1.90 B.

What sectors do the AAUS and USPX ETFs invest in?

AAUS leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Communication Services and Financials. Meanwhile, USPX focuses on Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.

What are the top holdings of the AAUS ETF and USPX ETF?

AAUS top holdings include NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T. USPX holds in its top three: NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T.

Which ETF is more diversified: AAUS or USPX?

AAUS holds 373 securities with 47.17% of its assets in the top 15. USPX has 486 securities and a top 15 weight of 44.37%.

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