Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF
Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF (AMEX: AVES) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $59.90 (about ₹5,626 a unit) as of 10 Nov 2026, 9:54 AM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.36% and holds 1,985 securities. Indian residents can buy AVES through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$59.63
Today's high
$59.97
52 week low
$56.10
52 week high
$69.06
AVES opened at $59.92, closed previously at $60.21, and has traded between $56.10 and $69.06 over the past 52 weeks.
About
This ETF is designed to invest in a wide array of companies, regardless of their size, across various emerging market countries. Its aim is to boost potential returns by strategically selecting businesses that appear undervalued while also demonstrating robust profitability. The fund combines the advantages of traditional indexing, such as broad diversification, minimal portfolio turnover, and transparent holdings, with a systematic approach to add value. It achieves this by making informed investment decisions based on insights gleaned from current market prices. An efficient management and trading process is employed to further enhance returns while diligently working to reduce avoidable risks and expenses for investors. This product is ultimately crafted for seamless and effective integration into an investor's overall asset allocation strategy.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.36%
Assets (AUM)
$1.5B
Holdings
1,985
NAV
$59.98
Avg. volume
99.41K
1-year price change
+3.74%
5-year price change
+20.28%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
AVES holds 1,985 securities in total. These 10 are 10.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy AVES from India
Indian residents can buy AVES units through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers. Read the full guide: how to invest in AVES from India
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search AVES and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, AVES, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your AVES position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Trading and taxes when buying AVES from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
FAQs
What is the AVES price today?
Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF (AVES) last traded at $59.90 on NYSE Arca, as of 10 Nov 2026, 9:54 AM ET. That is ₹5,626 a unit at the 9 Nov 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does AVES trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST when the US is on daylight time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is AVES, and what does it cost to hold?
Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF manages about $1.5B. Its expense ratio is 0.36% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2021.
What are AVES's largest holdings?
The top three are ASE TECHNOLOGY HOLDING ADR ADR (1.4%), FUBON FINANCIAL HOLDING CO COMMON STOCK TWD10.0 (1.3%) and HANA FINANCIAL GROUP COMMON STOCK KRW5000.0 (1.1%). AVES's 10 largest positions make up 10.1% of the fund.
Does AVES pay dividends?
Yes. AVES is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on AVES taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of AVES?
Yes. You can buy AVES by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has AVES performed?
AVES' price is up 3.7% over the past year and up 20.3% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.