Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS) Performance
AVDS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +10.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +15.1% total return
- 3 years
- +22.8% a year
- Since first price
- +16.3% a year since 2023
AVDS trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | AVDS total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.7% | −3.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.8% | +1.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +1.7% | +0.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +10.6% | +9.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +15.1% | +12.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +85.1%+22.8%/yr | +71.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJul 20, 2023 | +63.7%+16.3%/yr | +51.4% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: AVDS vs SPY
From Jul 20, 2023: AVDS grew to $16,371, SPY to $17,489.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
AVDS returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+38.2%), worst 2024 (+3.2%). 2026 is year to date.
AVDS annual returns table
| Year | AVDS | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +10.6% | −12.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +38.2% | −13.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +3.2% | −8.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
AVDS largest drawdowns
Now 5.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | −13.5% | Apr 7, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 | 19 days | 40 days |
| Jul 31, 2023 | −13.1% | Oct 26, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | 3 months | 4 months |
| Feb 27, 2026 | −12.4% | Mar 20, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | 21 days | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
AVDS risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +21.6% | +17.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.14 | 0.89 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.90 | 1.44 |
| Best month | +7.8% | +7.8% |
| Worst month | −9.5% | −9.5% |
| Best 12 months | +52.3% | +52.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.2% | +3.2% |
| Positive months | 72% | 68% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.71 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.62 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
AVDS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 28 | +3.2% | +22.6% | +52.3% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 4 | +17.7% | +21.3% | +22.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
AVDS performance overview
Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS) returned +15.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +16.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $16,371. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −13.5%, from Mar 19, 2025 to Apr 7, 2025, and it took 21 days to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 14.6% a year.
Related: AVDS chart, AVDS holdings, AVDS dividends. See the AVDS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
AVDS performance FAQ
What is the AVDS return over the past year?
AVDS returned +15.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.0%.
How much would $10,000 invested in AVDS be worth?
$10,000 invested in AVDS at its first recorded close on July 20, 2023 would be worth about $16,371 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for AVDS?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +3.2%. The best was 2025 at +38.2%.
What is the biggest drawdown of AVDS?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −13.5% between March 19, 2025 and April 7, 2025. It recovered to the old high on April 28, 2025, 21 days after the bottom.
How volatile is AVDS?
Over the past 3 years AVDS had an annualized volatility of 14.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.14 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).