AVIV: Benchmark-Beating Ex-U.S. ETF, But Trails Top Peers

Fred Piard Investing Group Leader Follow Summary Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF outperforms its benchmark IXUS since inception, leveraging value and profitability factors in ex-US markets. AVIV offers low company risk, strong dividend growth, and a low expense ratio, but is notably concentrated in financials. Despite beating IXUS, AVIV lags key peers—JIVE, DFIV, and IVLU—on total and risk-adjusted returns. AVIV remains a solid low-cost international core holding, but investors seeking higher returns may prefer JIVE for recent performance or DFIV/IVLU for longer track records. Quantitative Risk & Value members get exclusive access to our real-world portfolio. See all our investments here » greenbutterfly/iStock via Getty Images This article updates my review of December 2025 in light of recent performance and current holdings. The value and profitability strategy of Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF ( AVIV ) in ex-US markets has paid off: the fund This article was written by Fred Piard 16.51K Followers Follow Fred Piard, PhD. is a quantitative analyst and IT professional with over 30 years of experience working in technology. He is the author of three books and has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010. Fred runs the investing group Quantitative Risk & Value where he shares a portfolio invested in quality dividend stocks, and companies at the forefront of tech innovation. Fred also supplies market risk indicators, a real estate strategy, a bond strategy, and an income strategy in closed-end funds. Learn more. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.