What Is AVEM? Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
AVEM is Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF, an ETF that tracks Actively managed, no tracked index at a 0.33% expense ratio. AVEM is actively managed rather than tracking an index, and invests in emerging-markets equities. It is relatively new, launched in 2019. The distribution yield is about 1.82%. It charges 0.33%. The ten largest positions are roughly 32% of assets, with SK Hynix the biggest at 8.6%.
AVEM is issued by Avantis Investors and tracks Actively managed, no tracked index. It charges a 0.33% expense ratio, holds approximately $26.2B in assets under management, yields about 1.82%, and launched in 2019.
What is AVEM?
AVEM is Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF, an ETF that tracks Actively managed, no tracked index at a 0.33% expense ratio. AVEM is actively managed rather than tracking an index, and invests in emerging-markets equities. It is relatively new, launched in 2019. The distribution yield is about 1.82%. It charges 0.33%. The ten largest positions are roughly 32% of assets, with SK Hynix the biggest at 8.6%.
AVEM is issued by Avantis Investors and tracks Actively managed, no tracked index, so a single ticker gives you the whole portfolio of underlying holdings weighted by the index's methodology rather than by any active stock-picking.
What does AVEM hold?
AVEM is weighted toward its largest constituents. As of August 2026, the top holdings are:
| Rank | Ticker | Company | % of AVEM | |
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| 1 | SK Hynix Inc | 8.6% | ||
| 2 | TSM | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR | 7.2% | |
| 3 | SMSN | Samsung Electronics Co Ltd DR | 5.8% | |
| 4 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 4.5% | ||
| 5 | Tencent Holdings Ltd | 1.5% | ||
| 6 | MediaTek Inc | 1.1% | ||
| 7 | China Construction Bank Corp Class H | 0.8% | ||
| 8 | ASX | ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd ADR | 0.8% | |
| 9 | United Microelectronics Corp | 0.8% | ||
| 10 | Chroma Ate Inc | 0.7% |
The remaining holdings make up the balance of the fund, with weights tapering off below the top names. Because the index reconstitutes on a rolling basis, the roster stays current without active management. Each ticker above links to its individual stock guide in Walnut.
How do I invest in AVEM?
There are three common ways to get AVEM exposure. Buy shares (or fractional shares) of AVEM directly at any major broker that lists it. Hold it as a core position and layer more concentrated ideas on top. Or build it into a thematic portfolio in Walnut, so AVEM sits alongside other holdings that express the same thesis, with target weights you can rebalance toward. AVEM trades like a stock during market hours, so you buy it the same way you would any listed share.
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Is AVEM a good buy?
Whether AVEM is a good buy depends less on any single call and more on your time horizon and what you already hold: it tracks Actively managed, no tracked index, so the real question is whether you want that exposure in your mix and at what weight. We walk through valuation, concentration, and what would have to be true for it to outperform from here in is AVEM a buy?
The bottom line on AVEM
AVEM gives you Actively managed, no tracked index exposure in one ticker at a 0.33% expense ratio. Most investors use it as a core holding and layer more concentrated thematic portfolios on top.
More on AVEM
Whether AVEM is worth buying today depends more on your time horizon and what you already hold than on any single call. We walk through valuation, concentration, and what would have to be true for it to outperform from here in is AVEM a buy?
AVEM yields 1.82% as of August 2026, paid by passing through the dividends of its underlying holdings. For the payout schedule, history, and how the distributions are taxed, see AVEM dividend: yield and schedule.
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Investing in AVEM with AI
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FAQ
What is AVEM's ticker symbol?
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AVEM, Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF. Issued by Avantis Investors; tracks Actively managed, no tracked index. Trades during US market hours, available at every major US brokerage.
What is AVEM's expense ratio?
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0.33% as of August 2026.
What are AVEM's top holdings?
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Top holdings as of August 2026: , TSM, SMSN, , and others. See the full holdings table above.
How can I invest in AVEM through Walnut?
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Walnut isn't a broker. Connect a brokerage and Walnut sits on top to help you build and track thematic portfolios. AVEM can be a constituent alongside individual stocks.
How do I compare AVEM to similar ETFs?
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Put a few fields side by side: the expense ratio (fees compound over decades), the index or strategy it tracks, the top holdings and how much they overlap with what you already own, the dividend yield, and the AUM, liquidity, and bid-ask spread that affect trading costs. For index funds, tracking error (how closely it follows its index) and tax efficiency matter too. AVEM's figures are above; the full method is in Walnut's guide on how to compare ETFs.
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Holdings weights and fund statistics on this page are approximations stamped to August 2026; verify current figures against Avantis Investors's fund page or your broker before investing.