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Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF
AVSC performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 20, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.51% | -2.66% | +20.47% | +22.45% | +73.42% | |
| Flows | +$69M | +$193M | +$587M | +$665M | +$1.91B | - |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | American Century Investments |
| N° of holdings | 1535 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 11, 2022 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,535
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.07% | +15.65% | +20.83% | |
Max drawdown | -8.02% | -8.02% | -28.53% | |
Max drawdown duration | 65d | 65d | 332d | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 199d | N/A |
What type of ETF is AVSC?
AVSC is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by American Century Investments.
What does AVSC invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Small Cap Value.
What is the expense ratio of AVSC?
The total expense ratio (TER) of AVSC is 0.25%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was AVSC launched?
AVSC was launched on January 11, 2022, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of AVSC?
AVSC is issued by American Century Investments.
What is the AUM of AVSC?
As of October 20, 2026, AVSC manages $3.11 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has AVSC performed recently?
As of October 20, 2026, AVSC delivered a return of -0.51% over the past month (1M performance), -2.66% over the past three months (3M), and 20.47% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for AVSC?
As of October 20, 2026, AVSC has seen net flows of +$69M in the past month (1M flow) and +$587M year-to-date (YTD).
Does AVSC pay dividends?
As of October 20, 2026, AVSC has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1%.
How many holdings are in AVSC
As of August 31, 2026, AVSC holds 1535 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is AVSC?
As of August 31, 2026, AVSC holds 1535 securities, with 4.72% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of AVSC?
As of August 31, 2026, AVSC holds a portfolio of 1535 underlyings, with its largest positions including Oceaneering International, Inc., International Seaways, Inc. and Abercrombie & Fitch Co.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does AVSC invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, AVSC has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does AVSC focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, AVSC is primarily exposed to Finance, Healthcare and Technology.
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