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ASCEvsGSCETF Comparison

ETF 1

ASCE

Allspring SMID Core ETF

This fund is part of

US Multi-Factor

+1.03%

Full ASCE fund page

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ETF 2

GSC

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Core Equity ETF

This fund is part of

US Small Cap

+1.73%

Full GSC fund page

Allspring SMID Core ETF (ASCE) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Goldman Sachs Small Cap Core Equity ETF (GSC) is part of the US Small Cap segment. ASCE's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Financials and Industrials. In contrast, GSC's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Industrials and Financials. ASCE is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.38%, versus 0.8% for GSC. ASCE is up 29.16% year-to-date (YTD) with +$48M in YTD flows. GSC performs worse with 21.78% YTD performance, and +$94M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ASCE and GSC below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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ASCE vs GSC performance and flow charts

Performance

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 06/18/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	ASCE GSC	+10.78%+11.32%	+27.00%+22.10%	+29.16%+21.78%	n/a+35.32%	n/an/a	n/an/a
Flows	ASCE GSC	+$22M+$16M	+$35M+$90M	+$48M+$94M	-+$91M	--	--

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	ASCE GSC	+22.02%+24.04%	n/a+19.97%	n/an/a	n/an/a
Max drawdown	ASCE GSC	-4.85%-5.75%	n/a-12.69%	n/an/a	n/an/a
Max drawdown duration	ASCE GSC	19d19d	n/a65d	n/an/a	n/an/a

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	ASCE	GSC
Last sale 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM	$34.66	$66.18
Previous close 06/18/2026	$33.96	$64.82
Consolidated volume 06/18/2026
Average volume 30 days
Average discount or premium 30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days

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Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM

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	ASCE	GSC
Last price	$34.66	$66.18
1D performance	+2.05%	+2.09%
AuM	$101.84 M	$284.62 M
E/R	0.38%	0.8%

Characteristics

	ASCE	GSC
Management strategy	Active	Active
Provider	Allspring	Goldman Sachs
Benchmark	-	-
N° of holdings	45	85
Asset class	-	-
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	July 8, 2025	October 5, 2023
ESG	No	No

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Exposure

Countries

ASCE

USA

82.23%

Other

17.77%

GSC

USA

92%

Other

8%

Sectors

ASCE

Information Techn.

19.39%

Financials

14.68%

Industrials

13.93%

Health Care

11.59%

Consumer Discreti.

8.09%

Materials

7.1%

Other

25.22%

GSC

Information Techn.

19.02%

Industrials

16.02%

Financials

12.88%

Health Care

12.16%

Consumer Discreti.

10.97%

Other

28.96%

Diversification

ASCE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

40.96%

GSC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

25.07%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026

ASCE

POWELL INDUSTRIES

3.29%

STONEX GROUP INC

3.26%

EMCOR GROUP

3.08%

FABRINET

3.02%

TEEKAY

2.92%

DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS

2.87%

CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY

2.75%

BLUE BIRD CORP

2.64%

ONTO INNOVATION INC

2.63%

TTM TECHNOLOGIES

2.49%

CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING

2.46%

UTD THERAPEUT

2.45%

BRIGHTSPHERE INVESTMENT GROUP

2.41%

CENTURY ALUMINUM

2.37%

EXELIXIS

2.32%

GSC

US7240782091

2.10%

MOOG

1.92%

ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS

1.89%

ONTO INNOVATION INC

1.83%

FORMFACTOR

1.80%

ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES

1.67%

TERRENO REALTY REIT

1.63%

ESCO TECHNOLOGIES

1.61%

GLACIER BANCORP

1.60%

DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS

1.57%

FIVE BELOW

1.53%

REVOLUTION MEDICINES INC

1.49%

TEREX

1.48%

ENPRO INDUSTRIES

1.48%

STANDEX INTL

1.46%

Frequently asked questions about ASCE and GSC

How have the ASCE and GSC ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, ASCE is up 29.16% year-to-date (YTD), while GSC has returned 21.78%. That puts ASCE better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ASCE or GSC?

Year-to-date, the ASCE ETF saw +$48M in flows, compared to +$94M for GSC.

Which ETF is bigger: ASCE or GSC?

As of June 18, 2026, ASCE holds $101.84 M in assets under management (AUM), while GSC manages $284.62 M.

What sectors do the ASCE and GSC ETFs invest in?

ASCE leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Financials and Industrials. Meanwhile, GSC focuses on Information Technology, Industrials and Financials.

What are the top holdings of the ASCE ETF and GSC ETF?

ASCE top holdings include POWELL INDUSTRIES, STONEX GROUP INC and EMCOR GROUP. GSC holds in its top three: US7240782091, MOOG and ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS.

Which ETF is more diversified: ASCE or GSC?

ASCE holds 45 securities with 40.96% of its assets in the top 15. GSC has 95 securities and a top 15 weight of 25.07%.

Episode 22: Brendan McCarthy, Goldman Sachs Asset Management

February 27, 2024

GSC

ASCEvsGSCETF Comparison

Allspring SMID Core ETF

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Core Equity ETF

ASCE vs GSC performance and flow charts

Performance

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the ASCE and GSC ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, ASCE is up 29.16% year-to-date (YTD), while GSC has returned 21.78%. That puts ASCE better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ASCE or GSC?

Year-to-date, the ASCE ETF saw +$48M in flows, compared to +$94M for GSC.

Which ETF is bigger: ASCE or GSC?

As of June 18, 2026, ASCE holds $101.84 M in assets under management (AUM), while GSC manages $284.62 M.

What sectors do the ASCE and GSC ETFs invest in?

ASCE leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Financials and Industrials. Meanwhile, GSC focuses on Information Technology, Industrials and Financials.

What are the top holdings of the ASCE ETF and GSC ETF?

ASCE top holdings include POWELL INDUSTRIES, STONEX GROUP INC and EMCOR GROUP. GSC holds in its top three: US7240782091, MOOG and ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS.

Which ETF is more diversified: ASCE or GSC?

ASCE holds 45 securities with 40.96% of its assets in the top 15. GSC has 95 securities and a top 15 weight of 25.07%.

Episode 22: Brendan McCarthy, Goldman Sachs Asset Management

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