AVLC: Overly Diverse, Factor-Based Fund Doesn't Meet Our High Bar

Initiating coverage on Avantis U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF with a Sell rating. AVLC aims to combine elements of passive and active management, but it looks more like an index fund to us. The portfolio management team is also responsible for overseeing multiple other investment vehicles and strategies, weakening their alignment of interests with AVLC investors.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 12, 2024

Reap Large Cap Benefits With This Low-Cost Active ETF

It's easy to get caught up in the dogma of passive funds that provide core exposure to large caps. To get more dynamic exposure to the market that extends beyond rigidity, active funds can be of benefit.

ETF Trends • Feb 8, 2024

Avantis Rolls Out 3 Active Equity ETFs

American Century Investments subsidiary Avantis Investors has listed three new active equity ETFs on the New York Stock Exchange. All three funds emphasize companies with smaller market caps and higher profitability and value characteristics.

ETF Trends • Nov 9, 2023

Avantis Launches U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF

Avantis Investors has launched the Avantis U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF (NYSE Arca: AVLC) on the New York Stock Exchange. AVLC invests primarily in a diverse group of U.S. companies across market sectors and industry groups.

ETF Trends • Sep 28, 2023

AVANTIS LAUNCHES U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY ETF

KANSAS CITY, Mo. , Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantis Investors ®, a $27 billion* investment offering from global asset manager American Century Investments®, further expands its investment capabilities with the launch of an exchange traded fund (ETF), its sixth new ETF this year.

PRNewsWire • Sep 28, 2023