Avantis Investors has reported more than $10 billion growth in assets under management (AUM) in three months, making it the fifth largest active ETF issuer by AUM.
Founded in 2019, Avantis is a global investment offering by American Century Investments, focused on delivering value-added solutions with favourable fees for investors.
The firm first entered the Australian market in September with the launch of three dual-access active ETFs including Avantis Small Cap Value Active ETF, Avantis Global Equity Active ETF, and Avantis Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF.
Less than three months later, the firm has now surpassed $100 billion AUM, marking a $10 billion increase in just three months. Avantis attributed this growth to its commitment to meeting client needs through innovative investment solutions.
A month after Avantis initially hit the Australian market, the firm announced its intention to expand its local offering with the launch of two more ETFs next year. While the funds will be new for the Australian market, the firm explained that similar strategies have been run in the US for several years.
At present, Avantis has 44 offerings across the US, Australia and Europe, servicing more than 4,000 clients. With the growth in its new Australian offerings, the firm has seen nearly $27 billion in net new investments over the first 11 months of 2025, setting a new calendar-year high for Avantis.
Eduardo Repetto, chief investment officer of Avantis Investors, said hitting the $100 billion milestone reflects the firm’s good standing with its clients and dedication to meeting their evolving needs.
“Listening to our clients and responding with solutions that help them achieve their goals has contributed to us being one of the fastest-growing ETF issuers in the industry,” Repetto said.
Avantis chief investment strategist Philip McInnis added: “The continued adoption we see from investors reinforces the belief we had when we started Avantis. Clients see value in low-cost, broadly diversified solutions. We will continue to bring strategies into the market where clients have asked for help.”
