Avantis Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF (AVTE) Review & Analysis

New ETF

MER · Top 50%AUM · #506 of 508

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

+0.0% in September (total return), in line with the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
The unit price closed the month at $12.00, 4% below its 12-month high (range $9.84 to $12.55).

About AVTE

AVTE is an international shares ETF from Avantis, listed on the ASX since April 2026. With $0.0m under management it is number 253 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 AVTE with

AVTEvsVGE

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF

Fee	0.45%	0.48%
1 year	–	+6.0%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+5.8%
Size	$0.0m	$2.2bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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AVTEvsIEM

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

Fee	0.45%	0.69%
1 year	–	+21.2%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+8.2%
Size	$0.0m	$1.8bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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AVTEvsEMKT

VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

Fee	0.45%	0.69%
1 year	–	+39.6%
5 yrs p.a.	–	+14.7%
Size	$0.0m	$839m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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AVTEvsEMXC

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF

Fee	0.45%	0.25%
1 year	–	+42.4%
5 yrs p.a.	–	–
Size	$0.0m	$395m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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AVTE price by TradingView

Stock Code	AVTE
Fund Manager	Avantis
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$0.0m
MER (%)	0.45%
Net flows (Sep)	$0.0m
Last Price	$12.00
52-Week Range	$9.84 – $12.55
Bid/Ask Spread	0.11%
Listing Date	01/04/2026
Exchange	ASX
Index	None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark
Issuer website	Avantis ↗

Performance (% return)

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

AVTE at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

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

Worked out from AVTE'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

Base since 15 Oct 2026

AVTE is in a base. Here's why that matters.

AVTE's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet.

Why it matters: Bases are where the next big move starts. A breakout can begin a new uptrend, while a breakdown can start a long fall. Buying a satellite before the breakout often means waiting months for nothing to happen.

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

AVTE 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

Emerging markets

Themes & Sectors

Active ETFs

Similar ETFs

Code	Name	Same holdings	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.
VGE	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF	–	0.48%	$2.2bn	+6.0%	+13.6%	+5.8%
IEM	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	–	0.69%	$1.8bn	+21.2%	+19.7%	+8.2%
EMKT	VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF	–	0.69%	$839m	+39.6%	+25.9%	+14.7%
EMXC	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF	–	0.25%	$395m	+42.4%	–	–
BEMG	Betashares MSCI Emerging Markets Complex ETF	–	0.35%	$208m	+23.0%	–	–
FEMX	Fidelity Global Emerging Markets Active ETF Active	–	0.99%	$165m	+14.1%	+12.6%	+4.0%

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

AVTE vs its closest alternatives

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

VGE Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF

AVTE is cheaper (0.45% vs 0.48%), worth about $1,998 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Different structure: AVTE is actively managed, VGE is a standard fund.

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IEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

AVTE is cheaper (0.45% vs 0.69%), worth about $15,685 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Different structure: AVTE is actively managed, IEM is a standard fund.

Compare AVTE and IEM side by side →

EMKT VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF

AVTE is cheaper (0.45% vs 0.69%), worth about $15,685 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Different structure: AVTE is actively managed, EMKT is a standard fund.

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

AVTE FAQs

What is the fee for AVTE?

AVTE 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 AVTE?

AVTE had $0.0m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages AVTE?

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

Is AVTE franked?

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

Is AVTE currency hedged?

No, AVTE 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.