Summary
AVDV: The Commodity Engine Has Cooled, Japan Hasn't
AVDV has returned ~21% since my November Buy. The Japan thesis worked - but the outperformance came from somewhere I did not write about. Japan delivered in line; SCJ actually outran the fund. The breakaway came from a commodity sleeve, mostly gold miners, now cooled. The forward setup has turned. Gold looks rangebound, the Fed is hawkish, and the yen carry gap persists. No currency tailwind, no commodity steam.
International Small Caps Deliver 35% Gains While Paying Dividends On The Side
The Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF (NYSEARCA:AVDV) gives investors a basket of cheap, profitable small companies from developed markets outside the United States, and it kicks off a modest dividend stream along the way.
Dividend Safety Check: International Small-Cap Value and Dividend ETFs (AVDV, DLS)
International small-cap value and dividend strategies have quietly become two of the better-performing corners of global equity markets, and the two most popular vehicles to capture them are the Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF (NYSEARCA:AVDV) and the WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend Fund (NYSEARCA:DLS).
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 30,824 | $2.61M | $3.23M | $613,777.71 | 23.5% |
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 276,552 | $28.5M | $30.32M | $1.82M | 6.39% |
| TC Tyler Chaisson COMPASS CAPITAL Corp. /MA/ /ADV | 3,464 | $356,965.21 | $382,009.92 | $25,044.71 | 7.02% |
| BS Barrett Schultz Ashton Thomas Securities LLC | 655 | $67,498 | $68,539.2 | $1,041.2 | 1.54% |
| SAO Sherry A. O'Brien Anderson Hoagland & Co | 73,087 | $3.52M | $7.65M | $4.12M | 117.06% |
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Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF Profile
| ARCA Exchange | US Country |
Overview
The fund is a financial entity that primarily focuses on investment opportunities within the global small cap value sector. It seeks to diversify its investments across various market sectors, industry groups, and countries to offer its clients a broad exposure to non-U.S. small capitalization companies. Adhering to a disciplined investment strategy, the fund commits at least 80% of its assets to securities of small cap companies, aiming to leverage the potential growth and value these businesses can offer. By navigating away from the domestic market, the fund offers an attractive proposition for investors looking to diversify their portfolios internationally with an emphasis on value-driven small cap companies.
Products and Services
- Investment in non-U.S. Small Cap Value Companies
- Market Sector, Industry Group, and Country Diversification
- Derivative Instrument Investments
This product focuses on investing in a diversified portfolio of small capitalization companies located outside the United States. The fund identifies value-oriented companies across various sectors and industries globally, aiming to invest in those with the potential for significant returns. This strategy seeks to capitalize on the growth prospects of small cap companies while maintaining a diversified risk profile.
The fund employs a strategic approach to diversification, spreading its investments across a wide range of market sectors, industry groups, and countries. This level of diversification is designed to reduce the fund's exposure to specific market risks and to capitalize on opportunities in different economic environments. It allows investors access to a global portfolio, targeting areas with the most promising growth and value prospects.
Apart from direct investments in securities, the fund also engages in derivative instruments such as futures contracts, currency forwards, and swap agreements. This strategy is utilized to hedge against foreign exchange risk, to gain exposure to certain assets or markets without direct investment, and to potentially enhance the fund's returns. These financial instruments are selected carefully, based on their ability to contribute to the fund's overall investment objectives.
