Avantis U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF (AVMC) Performance
AVMC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +11.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.2% total return
- Since first price
- +65.0% since 2023
AVMC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | AVMC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.9% | +0.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −1.0% | −1.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +1.5% | +0.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +11.3% | +10.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.2% | +12.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionNov 9, 2023 | +65.0% | +59.8% | — | — | — |
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: AVMC vs SPY
From Nov 9, 2023: AVMC grew to $16,501, SPY to $18,164.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
AVMC returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+16.8%), worst 2025 (+10.0%). 2026 is year to date.
AVMC annual returns table
| Year | AVMC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +11.3% | −7.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +10.0% | −20.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +16.8% | −7.9% | +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.
AVMC largest drawdowns
Now 5.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2024 | −21.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | 4 months | 9 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
AVMC risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +15.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 14.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.78 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.31 |
| Best month | +9.3% |
| Worst month | −7.0% |
| Best 12 months | +35.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +0.8% |
| Positive months | 65% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
AVMC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 24 | +0.8% | +12.6% | +35.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
AVMC performance overview
Avantis U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF (AVMC) returned +13.2% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Nov 9, 2023 it has returned +65.0%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −21.8%, from Nov 25, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 5 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 14.4% a year.
Related: AVMC chart, AVMC holdings, AVMC dividends, AVMC valuation. See the AVMC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
AVMC performance FAQ
What is the AVMC return over the past year?
AVMC returned +13.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.1%.
How much would $10,000 invested in AVMC be worth?
$10,000 invested in AVMC at its first recorded close on November 9, 2023 would be worth about $16,501 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for AVMC?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +10.0%. The best was 2024 at +16.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of AVMC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −21.8% between November 25, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on September 4, 2025, 5 months after the bottom.
How volatile is AVMC?
Over the past history AVMC had an annualized volatility of 14.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.78 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).