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Avantis Short-Term Fixed Income ETF
AVSF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 15, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.17% | -0.48% | +0.30% | +1.05% | +14.68% | +9.70% |
| Flows | -$9M | -$16M | -$22M | -$18M | +$390M | +$617M |
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 | 485 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 13, 2020 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 485
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +1.94% | +1.84% | +2.12% | +2.63% |
Max drawdown | -1.52% | -1.52% | -1.52% | -8.30% |
Max drawdown duration | 51d | 51d | 51d | 948d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 602d |
What type of ETF is AVSF?
AVSF is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by American Century Investments.
What does AVSF invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Aggregate Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of AVSF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of AVSF is 0.15%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was AVSF launched?
AVSF was launched on October 13, 2020, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of AVSF?
AVSF is issued by American Century Investments.
What is the AUM of AVSF?
As of October 15, 2026, AVSF manages $637.82 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has AVSF performed recently?
As of October 15, 2026, AVSF delivered a return of 0.17% over the past month (1M performance), -0.48% over the past three months (3M), and 0.3% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for AVSF?
As of October 15, 2026, AVSF has seen net flows of -$9M in the past month (1M flow) and -$22M year-to-date (YTD).
Does AVSF pay dividends?
As of October 15, 2026, AVSF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.38%.
How many holdings are in AVSF
As of August 31, 2026, AVSF holds 485 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is AVSF?
As of August 31, 2026, AVSF holds 485 securities, with 14.06% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of AVSF?
As of August 31, 2026, AVSF holds a portfolio of 485 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, Notes 4.125% 31jan2027, USD (AW-2027), USA, Notes 4.25% 31dec2026, USD (BM-2026) and USA, Notes 3.5% 15jan2029, USD (AJ-2029). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does AVSF invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, AVSF has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does AVSF focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, AVSF is primarily exposed to Finance and Sovereign.
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