(AVDE) Avantis International Equity - Overview

The Avantis® International Equity ETF (AVDE) targets a broad spectrum of non-U.S. equities, spanning multiple countries, sectors, and industry groups, and can hold companies of any market-cap. In typical market environments it allocates at least 80% of its assets to equity securities, while also employing derivatives such as futures, currency forwards, and swaps to manage exposure.

As of the latest reporting (Feb 2026), AVDE carries an expense ratio of 0.25% and manages roughly $2.1 billion in assets. Its top holdings include Nestlé (SW NESN), Samsung Electronics (KR 005930), and Roche (RN ROG), together accounting for about 12% of the portfolio. Sector weightings are led by Consumer Staples (≈30%), Technology (≈25%) and Financials (≈20%). The fund has delivered a year-to-date return of 5.8%.

Key drivers for AVDE’s performance are the projected 2.5% global GDP growth in 2026, easing eurozone inflation that supports consumer spending, and a rebound in China’s manufacturing PMI above 50, which bolsters industrial and technology exporters. Currency dynamics, particularly a modestly weaker U.S. dollar, also enhance the relative value of foreign earnings.

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