About Alpha Architect Global Factor Equity ETF (AAVM) — Dividend Analysis 2026
AAVM is a fund-of-funds that seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation through a multi-factor approach. The fund comprises four other ETFs from Alpha Architect, each targeting specific exposures: US value, developed ex-US value, US momentum, and developed ex-US momentum. These underlying funds are managed using a multi-step, quantitative methodology to identify equities with the highest relative momentum (for the momentum ETFs) or potential for capital appreciation (for the value ETFs). AAVM's adviser allocates the portfolio across the four underlying ETFs using a proprietary model that assigns greater weight to the ETF with higher relative momentum. The portfolio is generally rebalanced quarterly, although it may be rebalanced more frequently at the adviser's discretion. Prior to Jan. 31, 2022, AAVM tracked the Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend Index. Before Jan. 31, 2025, the fund was named Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF and traded under the ticker VMOT.
Is AAVM a good dividend investment in 2026?
AAVM offers a 1.97% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
AAVM DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your AAVM portfolio grows to $12.1K vs $12.0K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
AAVM dividend growth history & forecast
AAVM has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 1.97%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 AAVM Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold AAVM.
Gross yield
1.97%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
1.67%
Real yield (−CPI)
-1.13%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
1.97%
-0.83%
$197 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
1.67%
-1.13%
$167 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
1.58%
-1.22%
$158 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
1.97%
-0.83%
$197 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
1.80%
-1.00%
$180 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
1.97%
-0.83%
$197 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1.48%
-1.32%
$148 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
1.67%
-1.13%
$167 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1.38%
-1.42%
$138 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1.45%
-1.35%
$145 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1.38%
-1.42%
$138 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 AAVM Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
50yr+
Years for dividends to fully repay your AAVM investment of $30.80/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$1.8K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-669.91
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in AAVM for:
Shares needed
46,626
Capital required
$1,436,314
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.61/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 AAVM Dividend Payment Schedule
AAVM pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$1.29 / payment
$5.15 / year after tax
100 shares
$12.87 / payment
$51.47 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$128.69 / payment
$514.74 / year after tax
📊 AAVM vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How AAVM compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▼-0.93% vs sectorBelow avg
AAVM
1.97%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
AAVM
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
AAVM
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for AAVM sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ AAVM Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the AAVM dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →