AVUV: A Relative Case Of Value Over Growth

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV)  offers diversified exposure to U.S. small-cap value equities at a relatively moderate ~0.25% expense ratio. The valuation spread and gap between growth and value stocks remains near historically highly elevated levels, increasing the relative appeal of value-oriented allocations. AVUV's proposition is primarily factor-driven rather than security-selection driven, given its highly diversified portfolio structure with over 700 holdings.