Best small cap etf on Reddit
91 reviews from r/ETFs, r/investing, r/ValueInvesting and 5 more subreddits
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#1
AVUV
4.3
(15)
"This subreddit guaranteed to recommend AVUV."
"This product is incredibly easy to use and very effective!"
"AVUV has been great for me."
"AVUV is probably Top 3 because of the way they do their factor tilt and how they pick stocks for the fund."
"Using AVUV for a worldwide tilt in small cap US."
"I use AVUV and love it so far, I like their methodology, it seems so far good at filtering out the 'junk' and keeping companies with strong profit and growth potential."
"Focuses on small cap value stocks and has shown better performance than growth stocks."
"I rotated from AVUV to XSMO early this year until small and mid caps inverted from large cap movement, and was happy with how that played out."
"It's still relatively new, so no meaningful track record, but I like AVUV and have been happy with it so far."
"Avuv is the most small cap valuey of all those choices."
#2
Avantis
4.5
(13)
"The size premium is virtually non-existent when it is not paired with other factors due to the terrible historical performance of small-cap growth. Both of these Avantis funds filter for size, value, and profitability."
"Avantis democratized factor-based funds with its low-cost ETFs."
"If you believe in the Fama-French factor model and the small-cap value hypothesis, then you're looking for AVUV and AVDV."
"AVUV provides a value and profitability tilt that a simple index won't."
"AVUV is multi-factor efficient, with screening rules that provide excellent concentration in small and value factors, leading to higher expected returns."
"I really like the factor tilts that Avantis uses. Helps weed out some of the junk that can be in small cap."
"For me personally it’s AVDV for international small cap value."
"Avuv"
"AVUV for value"
"AVUV"
#4
Vanguard
4.4
(5)
"Great performance in small cap value investing."
"Underrated, versatile fund!!"
"I use some VBR and some AVUV."
"I like VBR"
"VBK or aa many have said AVUV."
#5
Calf
4.2
(5)
"Calf and AVUV are the best."
"$calf"
"Calf is also a good option."
"CALF"
"CALF is a great choice for small cap exposure."
#6
Dimensional
5.0
(3)
"DFSV shares a similar philosophy with AVUV, focusing on momentum filters."
"AVUV follows a philosophy of heavy factor tilts and eliminates unprofitable sectors."
"AVDV is like AVUV but for developed international markets."
#7
IJR
4.3
(3)
"I used IJR."
"IJR is another good option."
"IJR is a lot cheaper ER wise than Sly and Vioo."
#8
AVDV
4.3
(3)
"AVDV is part of a strategy for developed international exposure."
"They are not dividend focused but I think they check the rest of your boxes."
"Another actively managed option."
#9
Dimensional Fund Advisors
4.0
(3)
"DFA is the company"
"DFSV"
"Hold DFSV or AVUV instead of VB"
#10
S&P
5.0
(2)
"If you use an S&P 500 fund (like in a 401k) and want total market, you can get S&P 400 and 600 and end up with no overlap."
"Some people prefer S&P 600 because it’s got a slight filter for unprofitable companies like the S&P 500 does."
#11
VB
4.5
(2)
"Excellent for small-cap exposure."
"I prefer a little less risk than AVUV, and the slightly lower fee cost."
#12
RWJ
4.5
(2)
"RWJ best captures the genuinely small and economically sensitive companies that I'm looking for in small caps."
"RWJ is a good choice too."
#13
ETF
4.5
(2)
"It's nice having an actively managed ETF for small cap and emerging market."
"For passive management, Slyv is a good choice."
#14
VBR
4.0
(2)
"Invests in small cap value stocks and has performed well compared to blended funds."
"DFSV is more of a true small cap value fund based on its holdings."
#15
CALF
3.0
(2)
"Invests in small cap companies with strong cash flow, though it has a high expense ratio."
"CALF is a decent small cap ETF but requires close monitoring."
#16
Health Care Sector
5.0
(1)
"Psch is my favorite small cap in the health care sector."
#17
AVES
5.0
(1)
"AVES is interesting for those seeking Emerging Market small/mid cap value exposure."
#18
VOO
5.0
(1)
"A solid choice for a diversified portfolio."
#19
RPV
5.0
(1)
"Great for value investing."
#20
VIOV
5.0
(1)
"Good option for small-cap value."
#21
Cambria
4.0
(1)
"Any of the _YLD etfs from Cambria."
#22
DWAS
4.0
(1)
"Take a look at DWAS and XSVM"
#24
Schwab
4.0
(1)
"SCHA is a good etf as well with one of the lowest expense ratios."
#25
Airr
4.0
(1)
"Airr, rfv, psci, xsvm, rwj, avuv"
#26
DFSV
4.0
(1)
"There is overlap, but DFSV is more of a true small cap value fund based on its holdings."
#27
ZPRS
4.0
(1)
"ZPRS outperforms ZPRR in the long term."
#28
IJH
4.0
(1)
"Great option for exposure to mid and small caps."
#29
SPDR
4.0
(1)
"The SPDR MSCI World Small Cap ETF has a low tracking difference of only 0.13%, making it a more cost-effective option compared to the iShares ETF."
#30
ZPRR
4.0
(1)
"ZPRR is less volatile and less risky."
#31
TNA
4.0
(1)
"TNA offers the potential for significant returns if you're bullish on small caps, despite its higher risk and fees."
#32
VO
4.0
(1)
"Good choice if you don't mind some large cap exposure."
#33
XSMO
4.0
(1)
"Not sure if it will be a good ticker right now with the market anxiety around the first rate cut, but it's worth considering in my eye."
#34
VIOO
4.0
(1)
"If you want to stick to the index, VIOO is probably the winner."
#35
S&P 600
4.0
(1)
"The S&P 600 has a profit requirement and it has beaten the Russell in almost all time periods."
#36
Slyv
4.0
(1)
"Slyv is a good SP600 value fund."
#37
SYLD
4.0
(1)
"SYLD offers active management for small caps."
#38
Russell 2000
2.0
(1)
"I am short Russell 2000 rn cuz I need a hedge."
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