AVUV Dividend: Yield, Schedule, and What to Expect

Short answer

AVUV's approximate approximately 1.3% to 1.5% yield (as of early 2026) makes it a growth-first, low-yield fund. It tracks Actively managed (no index); systematic U.S. small-cap value tilt and passes through the dividends of its holdings, typically quarterly, minus a 0.25% expense ratio. If income is your goal, look to dedicated dividend funds for more; AVUV is built for total return, not yield. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Yield is a recent snapshot, not a promise; verify the current figure with Avantis Investors (American Century Investments).

How does the AVUV dividend work?

AVUV holds the companies in Actively managed (no index); systematic U.S. small-cap value tilt, collects the dividends they pay, and distributes them to shareholders (usually quarterly), net of its 0.25% fee. The yield you see is the trailing distributions divided by price, so it drifts as both change.

AVUV is the Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF, an actively managed fund run by Avantis Investors (a unit of American Century Investments) that launched in September 2019. Rather than tracking a fixed index, AVUV uses a systematic, rules-based process to hold a broad basket of roughly 700 to 800 small-cap U.S. stocks, then tilts the portfolio toward companies with low price-to-book valuations and high profitability. The result is a deeper, more deliberate value-and-profitability tilt than a typical passive small-cap value index fund, while still keeping costs relatively low at a 0.25% expense ratio. The fund has grown rapidly to roughly $28 billion in assets and is widely used by factor-focused and evidence-based investors. Holdings span hundreds of small companies across financials, industrials, energy, and consumer cyclical sectors, with no single position dominating the portfolio.

How does AVUV's dividend yield compare?

Approximate yield: approximately 1.3% to 1.5% (early 2026).
What drives it: the payout of the underlying Actively managed (no index); systematic U.S. small-cap value tilt holdings.
Fee drag: the 0.25% expense ratio is deducted before you receive distributions.
For more income: dedicated dividend or income ETFs target higher yield, with their own trade-offs.

If income is your goal, compare AVUV against dividend-focused funds. See the best dividend ETFs roundup, or analyze how AVUV's income fits your real portfolio in Walnut.

The bottom line on the AVUV dividend

The bottom line: at an approximate approximately 1.3% to 1.5% yield, AVUV is a growth-first, low-yield fund. If income is your goal, dedicated dividend funds pay more; AVUV is the wrong tool for yield and the right one for total-return Actively managed (no index); systematic U.S. small-cap value tilt exposure. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Treat the figure as a moving snapshot, not a fixed rate, and verify the current yield with Avantis Investors (American Century Investments).

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FAQ

What is AVUV's dividend yield?

Approximately approximately 1.3% to 1.5% as of early 2026. Yield moves with price and distributions, so treat it as a recent snapshot and verify the current figure on Avantis Investors (American Century Investments)'s fund page.

How often does AVUV pay a dividend?

Most US equity ETFs like AVUV distribute dividends quarterly, passing through the dividends their underlying holdings pay. Confirm the exact schedule and ex-dividend dates with Avantis Investors (American Century Investments).

Where does AVUV's dividend come from?

AVUV tracks Actively managed (no index); systematic U.S. small-cap value tilt and holds names such as VSAT, SM, MATX, LEA, SNEX. The fund collects the dividends those companies pay and passes them to you, minus the 0.25% expense ratio.

Can I reinvest AVUV dividends?

Yes. Most brokers let you turn on automatic dividend reinvestment (a DRIP) so AVUV distributions buy more shares automatically. This compounds over time but still counts as taxable income in a taxable account.

Is AVUV a good choice for dividend income?

Walnut is informational, not investment advice. AVUV yields roughly approximately 1.3% to 1.5%, which is on the higher side for an equity ETF. Dedicated dividend ETFs target higher yield; broad-market funds prioritize total return over yield. Match the choice to whether you want income now or growth.

Are AVUV dividends qualified?

Many dividends from a US large-cap equity ETF like AVUV are qualified (taxed at lower long-term rates) if holding-period rules are met, but some portion can be ordinary. Tax treatment depends on your situation; confirm with a tax professional and Avantis Investors (American Century Investments)'s tax documents.

Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Dividend yields and schedules are approximate, stamped to early 2026, and change; verify current figures with Avantis Investors (American Century Investments) or your broker.