Avantis Global Small Cap Value UCITS ETF (AVSV) Review & Analysis

New ETF

MER · Top 50%AUM · #291 of 508

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

−1.5% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
Investors added a net $20m (27.6% of the fund).
The unit price closed the month at $11.91, 4% below its 12-month high (range $10.87 to $12.39).

About AVSV

AVSV is an international shares ETF from Avantis, listed on the ASX since April 2026. With $92m under management it is number 143 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.45% a year, about $45 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

It is too new to have a full year of performance.

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Compare AVSV with

AVSVvsIJR

iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF

Fee	0.45%	0.07%
1 year	–	+10.6%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+5.9%
Size	$92m	$827m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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AVSVvsISMD

Global X MSCI International Small and Mid Cap ETF

Fee	0.45%	0.45%
1 year	–	–
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$92m	$4.5m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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AVSVvsRCAP

Resolution Cap Global Prop Sec Fund - Active ETF

Fee	0.45%	0.80%
1 year	–	+7.9%
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$92m	$2.1bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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AVSVvsIWLD

iShares Core MSCI World All Cap ETF

Fee	0.45%	0.09%
1 year	–	+10.4%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+12.3%
Size	$92m	$2.0bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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AVSV price by TradingView

Stock Code	AVSV
Fund Manager	Avantis
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$92m
MER (%)	0.45%
Net flows (Sep)	+$20m
Last Price	$11.91
52-Week Range	$10.87 – $12.39
Bid/Ask Spread	0.13%
Listing Date	01/04/2026
Exchange	ASX
Index	Not yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer website	Avantis ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month−1.5%

1 year–

3 years p.a.–

5 years p.a.–

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

AVSV at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Money is flowing in. Investors added a net $20m in September (22% of the fund).
In an uptrend. Its price has been trending up since 6 November (as at 7 November).

⚠️ Things to watch

Short track record. Listed in April 2026, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from AVSV's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

etfadviserTrend check

Uptrend since 6 Nov 2026

AVSV is in an uptrend. Here's why that matters.

AVSV's price is above its 20-day average and its 10, 20, 50 and 200-day averages are stacked upward. The trend is on investors' side.

Why it matters: Uptrends are when satellite ETFs tend to do their best work. The key is knowing when the trend breaks, so gains aren't handed back.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

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UptrendBaseDowntrend

AVSV weekly price, past 12 months, shaded by trend stage. Stage as at 7 November 2026, updated weekly. A technical label, not a recommendation.

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

Global

Themes & Sectors

Active ETFs

Similar ETFs

Code	Name	Same holdings	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.
IJR	iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF	–	0.07%	$827m	+10.6%	+11.5%	+5.9%
ISMD	Global X MSCI International Small and Mid Cap ETF	–	0.45%	$4.5m	–	–	–
RCAP	Resolution Cap Global Prop Sec Fund - Active ETF Active	–	0.80%	$2.1bn	+7.9%	+9.8%	–
IWLD	iShares Core MSCI World All Cap ETF	–	0.09%	$2.0bn	+10.4%	+18.3%	+12.3%
QSML	VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF	–	0.59%	$1.6bn	−1.4%	+10.4%	+7.1%
VVLU	Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF. Active	–	0.28%	$1.4bn	+16.9%	+15.9%	+12.0%

Same holdings is the share of AVSV's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with AVSV, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like AVSV →

AVSV vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between AVSV and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

IJR iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF

IJR is cheaper (0.07% vs 0.45%), worth about $26,249 on $100,000 over 20 years.
IJR is about 9 times larger ($827m vs $92m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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ISMD Global X MSCI International Small and Mid Cap ETF

Both charge the same fee (0.45%).
AVSV is much larger ($92m vs $4.5m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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RCAP Resolution Cap Global Prop Sec Fund - Active ETF

AVSV is cheaper (0.45% vs 0.80%), worth about $22,653 on $100,000 over 20 years.
RCAP is much larger ($2.1bn vs $92m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.
Different structure: AVSV is a standard fund, RCAP is actively managed.

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General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

AVSV FAQs

What is the fee for AVSV?

AVSV charges a management fee (MER) of 0.45% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is AVSV?

AVSV had $92m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages AVSV?

AVSV is managed by Avantis and has been listed since April 2026.

Is AVSV franked?

Generally no. AVSV invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

Is AVSV currency hedged?

No, AVSV is unhedged. Its returns move with the Australian dollar: a falling dollar adds to returns and a rising dollar reduces them.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Avantis product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.