Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF (AVDS)

This exchange-traded fund primarily targets smaller companies located outside the United States. Its investment approach systematically evaluates and weights securities based on key fundamental criteria, including their underlying valuation, profitability, and overall investment quality. While designed to deliver many advantages of passive indexing—such as broad diversification, lower portfolio turnover, and transparent holdings—the fund also aims to generate additional value. It achieves this by utilizing current market price information to inform its investment decisions. The ETF benefits from a streamlined portfolio management and trading process, meticulously engineered to enhance returns for investors while actively seeking to mitigate avoidable risks and control expenses. It is purpose-built to integrate seamlessly as a component within an investor's broader strategic asset allocation framework.