AVEM ETF

The Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF provides extensive access to emerging markets using a smart beta approach that targets undervalued stocks and profitability for sustainable growth. With a low expense ratio of 0.33%, it stands out among actively managed emerging markets ETFs. Its main investments feature well-known companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor, Tencent, Samsung, Alibaba, and China Construction Bank, emphasizing a strong presence in the tech sector.

Emerging market ETFs are coming off their best weekly showing in about a year. Both broad-based and country-specific ETFs tied to developing nations enjoyed their best stretch of inflows since December 2023 — to the tune of $6 billion.

Move over, rate cuts; China is back in the headlines. After more than a year of tepid growth and weak sentiment, the Chinese government has announced major monetary and fiscal stimulus.

U.S. investors have benefitted significantly over the last year from big tech names as A.I. has risen to prominence.

While many investors are familiar with the traditional three-year ETF milestone, fewer, perhaps, appreciate a fund's fifth birthday. Yes, an ETF's third anniversary brings some material benefits, with a fifth anniversary more symbolic, but it can still stand out to RIAs and brokers.

Could it be that the U.S. consumer is losing momentum? Recent data seems to indicate so.

Investors looking for momentum may be interested in Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF AVEM, as the fund recently reached a 52-week high and has increased by 17.06% from its low of $50.65/share.

Avantis® Emerging Markets Equity ETF strategically invests in China, Taiwan, India and South Korea; with strategic allocation in specific high-growth sectors of each of these markets. As the U.S. has a steep hike in inflation rate as compared to these Emerging Markets, this is leading to an exchange rate that is favoring investments in them. Due to their strong financial sectors, emphasis on technology, and willingness to adopt AI, these EMs may fast become a safe haven for global investors.

U.S. equities have been somewhat surprising so far this year, with a birfucated tech market lifting up the overall stock market behind some strong performers. That may not be able to last, however, especially with a looming recession and a stubborn attrition fight between inflation and interest rates.