Avantis® U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (NYSE:AVUV) focuses on offering exposure to U.S. small cap value stocks, aiming to deliver long-term capital appreciation by employing an investment strategy rooted in empirical research. It seeks out small cap companies believed to be undervalued relative to their financial performance, utilizing a systematic approach to capture potential higher expected returns. The ETF operates under the umbrella of American Century Investments, leveraging their expertise to identify promising opportunities within the small cap domain. AVUV's objective is to provide investors with a diversified portfolio that taps into the growth potential of undervalued small cap stocks while maintaining a cost-efficient structure.