Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF vs Vale SA — how do they compare? Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF trades at $105.24, while Vale SA trades at $14.69 (market cap $59.83B). The key difference: Vale SA pays a 8.87% dividend while Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF pays none, and Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vale SA nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AVDV | VALE | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Sector/Thematic | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $110.40 | $17.82 |
52-Week Low | $80.02 | $9.53 |
Market Cap | — | $59.83B |
Enterprise Value | — | $76.74B |
Dividend Yield | — | 8.87% |
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VALE trades at $14.18, down 1.94% for the day, amid a bearish technical signal and mixed earnings history. The company reported revenue of $38.40B in 2025 with a net income margin of 7.21%, while recent news highlights a $2.6B decarbonization investment and governance developments. Cash flow remains positive, with operating cash flow at $8.80B in 2025.
The outlook is cautious; while analyst consensus is a Buy with a $17.50 price target, fundamental pressures from declining profit margins and a high debt-to-asset ratio of 24.66% pose risks. Upside depends on commodity price stability and execution of strategic investments.
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AVDV is an actively managed ETF that targets small-cap value companies in developed markets outside the United States. It uses a systematic, rules-based process to identify firms trading at low valuations with high profitability, aiming to capture the 'size' and 'value' premiums while maintaining broad diversification.
Read more on AVDV →Vale is the world's largest iron ore miner and one of the largest diversified miners, along with BHP and Rio Tinto. Earnings are dominated by the bulk materials division, primarily iron ore and iron ore pellets, with minor contributions from iron ore proxies, including manganese and coal. The base metals division is much smaller, primarily consisting of nickel mines and smelters with a small contribution from copper.
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