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AVDV is an actively-managed portfolio of non-US small-cap value companies in developed markets.

AVDV, an actively managed small-cap value ETF has underperformed global stocks by 800bps this year. AVDV may not be as cost-efficient as VSS, the biggest ETF in this space, but it scores well in other areas. AVDV's strong exposure to industrials and Japanese equities is not too ideal now, but its valuations are still compelling and the risk-reward on the charts look fair.

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Many investors have parked significant assets in cash over the last year, farming significant yields therein. Of course, with rate cuts having arrived, the cash outlook has changed.

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Could global markets potentially follow the U.S. into a soft landing? With U.S. rate cuts in motion, U.S. investors are looking forward to continued economic durability next year.

Lean Into a Global Soft Landing in International Small Cap ETF AVDV

AVDV aims to outperform the MSCI World ex-U.S. Small Cap Index by selecting profitable, undervalued companies within the same universe. The value factor for this fund is more sophisticated than most funds that are supposed to be "value" and the small-cap space as the hunting ground seems promising. The fund has realized a price return of 3.51% per year in the last 3 years, greatly outperforming its benchmark, which reflected negative returns.

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Avantis Investors' ETF providing access to international small caps is seeing notable interest. The Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF (AVDV) has seen strong inflows as investors look to add active exposure to non-U.S. developed small-cap companies.

Why Are Investors Looking to International Small Caps?

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Many investors are considering diversifying away from the U.S. While the domestic stock market remains strong, it is also quite expensive. What's more, concentration risk as the U.S. stock market relies on just a handful of firms puts portfolios and the broader stock market at risk.

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Wall Street experienced a robust upswing last month, defying the famous adage "Sell in May". The rally was driven y strong corporate results, and the artificial intelligence craze.

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Active ETF strategies have stormed the scene over the past year and are growing at a dizzying pace. First-quarter net inflows into actively managed ETFs surged past the previous record to $66 billion.

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Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF is an actively managed fund in small caps with value and profitability characteristics. The AVDV ETF portfolio is overweight in Japan but well-diversified across sectors and holdings. It is superior to an international small cap benchmark regarding valuation and growth metrics.

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Undervalued industries, regions, and equity market segments offer investors the potential for strong, market-beating returns. There are ETFs tracking most of these. An overview of these follows.

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With the expectation of Federal Reserve rate cuts to come this year, global central banks could also follow suit. This could pave the way for international equities to run higher, giving investors upside while also getting diversified exposure.

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An initial lull ahead of a so-called “January Effect” is stifling the U.S. equities rally investors saw in 2023 and small caps haven't been immune. Nonetheless, active strategies can help mute the short-term downside by adding flexibility when markets fluctuate.

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The debate between large caps vs. small caps continues as U.S. equity benchmarks cross key levels and the Fed maintains its policy rate. Domestic equities have outperformed non-U.S. allocations over the years, but there are mixed opinions on whether this trend will continue. The Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF offers diversified exposure to ex-U.S. equities, but its low weighting in tech may impact long-term performance.

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And, plenty of ink has been spilled about how much money has gone into active ETFs in 2023, and from a pure top-line flows perspective, it's true. A significant chunk of the $289 billion that has entered U.S.-listed ETFs year to date went into active products — 22%, in fact.

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Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF is an actively managed ETF focused on value and profitability. Japan represents 28% of asset value. The portfolio is well-diversiifed across sectors and holdings.

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International equities are running alongside the bull run in the major market indexes in the U.S. in the rally. It's an opportune time to position a portfolio for more upside gain in international small-caps.

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International small-cap value stocks are the cheapest stocks right now. AVDV invests in these securities, has outperformed its benchmark since inception, and has outperformed the S&P 500 for a few years.

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In a recent article I suggested international stocks as an alternative while the cap-weighted S&P 500 completed a downward rerating of high-priced growth stocks. The Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF with little tech or overpriced growth might serve as a direct alternative to the S&P 500.

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The Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF actively invests in Value stocks of small-cap companies, within the market capitalization range of the MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index. The iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF has longer history and invests based on the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index. This ETF invests in both Value and Growth stocks.

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Tired of all the Fed watch back and forth? Investors appear to be turning away from reading the FOMC tea leaves and instead looking abroad from U.S. equities to international offerings.

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Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF is an actively managed international small-cap exchange-traded fund. AVDV has 59% of its asset value in 3 sectors: industrials, materials and financials, almost in equal weight.

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