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AVDSvsHSCZETF Comparison

ETF 1
AVDS

Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
-2.03%
VS
ETF 2
HSCZ

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF

This fund is part of
DM Small Cap
-0.92%

Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (HSCZ) is part of the DM Small Cap segment. AVDS's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Materials and Financials. In contrast, HSCZ's top sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Materials. AVDS is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.3%, versus 0.83% for HSCZ. AVDS is up 7.86% year-to-date (YTD) with +$126M in YTD flows. HSCZ performs better with 8.47% YTD performance, and +$34M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AVDS and HSCZ 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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AVDS vs HSCZ performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/10/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
AVDS
HSCZ
-5.09%-1.41%
+0.62%+4.34%
+7.86%+8.47%
+26.54%+24.97%
n/a+62.60%
n/a+64.95%
Flows
AVDS
HSCZ
+$28M+$6M
+$63M+$24M
+$126M+$34M
+$179M+$32M
-+$66M
-+$97M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
AVDS
HSCZ
+19.95%+16.15%
+15.04%+11.81%
n/a+12.79%
n/a+13.61%
Max drawdown
AVDS
HSCZ
-6.90%-4.90%
-12.55%-9.57%
n/a-12.82%
n/a-20.04%
Max drawdown duration
AVDS
HSCZ
28d20d
88d46d
n/a49d
n/a826d
Trading data

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AVDS
HSCZ
Last sale
6/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$76.36
$42.89
Previous close
06/10/2026
$74.38
$42.16
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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AVDS
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AVDS
HSCZ
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
AVDS
HSCZ
Last price
$76.36
$42.89
1D performance
+2.66%
+1.72%
AuM$303.06 M$220.68 M
E/R0.3%0.83%
Characteristics
AVDS
HSCZ
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderAmerican Century InvestmentsiShares
Benchmark-MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index
N° of holdings22841868
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 20, 2023June 29, 2015
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

AVDS
Japan
27.02%
Canada
9.72%
United Kingdom
8.82%
Australia
7.7%
Other
46.73%
HSCZ
Japan
35.94%
United Kingdom
10.73%
Australia
10.51%
Other
42.81%

Sectors

AVDS
Industrials
18.91%
Materials
13.71%
Financials
10.65%
Consumer Discreti.
10.45%
Information Techn.
7.64%
Other
38.63%
HSCZ
Industrials
21.89%
Financials
11.24%
Materials
10.9%
Consumer Discreti.
9.95%
Real Estate
9.78%
Information Techn.
9%
Other
27.24%
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Diversification

AVDS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

4.64%
HSCZ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

4.74%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
AVDS
FURUKAWA ELEC
0.50%
AT&S AUSTRIA TECH&SYSTEMTECHN
0.45%
ENLIGHT RENEWABLE ENERGY
0.42%
CH1169360919
0.30%
VALLOUREC
0.30%
HUDBAY MINERALS
0.29%
NKT
0.29%
MITSUI MINING AND SMELTING
0.28%
BEAZLEY PLC
0.27%
FINNING INTL
0.27%
MINERAL RESOURCES
0.26%
DUNDEE PRECIOUS METALS
0.26%
OCEANAGOLD
0.25%
ELDORADO GOLD
0.24%
CLAL INSURANCE ENTERPRISES HOLDG
0.24%
HSCZ
FURUKAWA ELEC
0.50%
SHOWA DENKO
0.44%
MITSUI MINING AND SMELTING
0.43%
PILBARA MINERALS
0.38%
DIPLOMA
0.35%
ENLIGHT RENEWABLE ENERGY
0.32%
BEAZLEY PLC
0.29%
CH1169360919
0.28%
WEIR GROUP
0.26%
IMI PLC
0.26%
BLUESCOPE STEEL ORDINARY
0.26%
PSP SWISS PROPERTY
0.25%
GTT PROMESSES
0.25%
GAMES WORKSHOP GROUP
0.24%
ST.JAMES'S PLACE
0.24%
Frequently asked questions about AVDS and HSCZ

How have the AVDS and HSCZ ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 10, 2026, AVDS is up 7.86% year-to-date (YTD), while HSCZ has returned 8.47%. That puts HSCZ better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: AVDS or HSCZ?

Year-to-date, the AVDS ETF saw +$126M in flows, compared to +$34M for HSCZ.

Which ETF is more volatile: AVDS or HSCZ?

Over the past year, AVDS had a volatility of 15.04%, while HSCZ experienced 11.81%.

Which ETF is bigger: AVDS or HSCZ?

As of June 10, 2026, AVDS holds $303.06 M in assets under management (AUM), while HSCZ manages $220.68 M.

What sectors do the AVDS and HSCZ ETFs invest in?

AVDS leans toward sectors like Industrials, Materials and Financials. Meanwhile, HSCZ focuses on Industrials, Financials and Materials.

What are the top holdings of the AVDS ETF and HSCZ ETF?

AVDS top holdings include FURUKAWA ELEC, AT&S AUSTRIA TECH&SYSTEMTECHN and ENLIGHT RENEWABLE ENERGY. HSCZ holds in its top three: FURUKAWA ELEC, SHOWA DENKO and MITSUI MINING AND SMELTING.

Which ETF is more diversified: AVDS or HSCZ?

AVDS holds 2303 securities with 4.64% of its assets in the top 15. HSCZ has 2023 securities and a top 15 weight of 4.74%.

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