Alpha Architect

A strength of Alpha Architect is that its product shelf of open-end and exchange-traded funds is, on average, offered at a minimal cost, suggesting that it considers what's best for its investor base. On average, fees for funds are in the lowest quintile of respective category peers. Alpha Architect has undergone a bout of turnover in the past five years, as seen in its lower-than-average portfolio manager retention. This is a concern, as long-term stability tends to support positive results. The Alpha Architect roster of open-end and exchange-traded funds has had below-average risk-adjusted performance, as seen in its average five-year Morningstar Rating of 2.2 stars.