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GSCvsASCEETF Comparison

ETF 1

GSC

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Core Equity ETF

This fund is part of

US Small Cap

+0.12%

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ETF 2

ASCE

Allspring SMID Core ETF

This fund is part of

US Multi-Factor

+0%

Full ASCE fund page

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Core Equity ETF (GSC) belongs to the US Small Cap segment. Allspring SMID Core ETF (ASCE) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. GSC's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care. In contrast, ASCE's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Financials and Industrials. GSC is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.8%, versus 0.38% for ASCE. GSC is up 11.11% year-to-date (YTD) with +$75M in YTD flows. ASCE performs better with 16.43% YTD performance, and +$19M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GSC and ASCE 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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GSC vs ASCE performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 04/24/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	GSC ASCE	+10.17%+12.31%	+3.70%+9.45%	+11.11%+16.43%	+33.39%n/a	n/an/a	n/an/a
Flows	GSC ASCE	+$71M+$3M	+$72M+$14M	+$75M+$19M	+$74M-	--	--

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	GSC ASCE	+22.70%+21.96%	+19.21%n/a	n/an/a	n/an/a
Max drawdown	GSC ASCE	-12.69%-8.49%	-12.69%n/a	n/an/a	n/an/a
Max drawdown duration	GSC ASCE	65d41d	65dn/a	n/an/a	n/an/a

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	GSC	ASCE
Last sale 4/28/2026 at 1:30 PM	$59.55	$30.70
Previous close 04/27/2026	$60.29	$31.00
Consolidated volume 04/27/2026
Average volume 30 days
Average discount or premium 30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days

Main metrics

Last update 4/28/2026 at 1:30 PM

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	GSC	ASCE
Last price	$59.55	$30.70
1D performance	-1.23%	-0.97%
AuM	$241.57 M	$64.26 M
E/R	0.8%	0.38%

Characteristics

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

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Exposure

Countries

GSC

USA

90.69%

Other

9.31%

ASCE

USA

82.98%

Other

17.02%

Sectors

GSC

Information Techn.

17.25%

Industrials

15.2%

Health Care

13.55%

Financials

12.96%

Consumer Discreti.

10.99%

Other

30.05%

ASCE

Information Techn.

17.52%

Financials

14.08%

Industrials

13.55%

Health Care

11.96%

Consumer Discreti.

8.88%

Materials

7.67%

Other

26.34%

Diversification

GSC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

23.85%

ASCE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

38.89%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026

GSC

MOOG

1.99%

ONTO INNOVATION INC

1.94%

FORMFACTOR

1.83%

TERRENO REALTY REIT

1.67%

FIVE BELOW

1.64%

GLACIER BANCORP

1.58%

ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES

1.56%

DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS

1.56%

ESCO TECHNOLOGIES

1.55%

STANDEX INTL

1.53%

LITTELFUSE

1.43%

SPIRE INC

1.42%

ENPRO INDUSTRIES

1.40%

MERCURY SYSTEMS INC

1.39%

NMI HOLDINGS/D

1.37%

ASCE

TEEKAY

2.95%

EMCOR GROUP

2.90%

DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS

2.87%

UTD THERAPEUT

2.82%

CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY

2.79%

STONEX GROUP INC

2.76%

FABRINET

2.72%

BLUE BIRD CORP

2.62%

CENTURY ALUMINUM

2.58%

POWELL INDUSTRIES

2.55%

EXELIXIS

2.44%

COEUR MINING INC

2.30%

VIRTU FINANCIL/D

2.28%

BRIGHTSPHERE INVESTMENT GROUP

2.16%

US23204G1004

2.15%

Frequently asked questions about GSC and ASCE

How have the GSC and ASCE ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 24, 2026, GSC is up 11.11% year-to-date (YTD), while ASCE has returned 16.43%. That puts ASCE better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the GSC ETF saw +$75M in flows, compared to +$19M for ASCE.

Which ETF is bigger: GSC or ASCE?

As of April 24, 2026, GSC holds $241.57 M in assets under management (AUM), while ASCE manages $64.26 M.

What sectors do the GSC and ASCE ETFs invest in?

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

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

GSC top holdings include MOOG, ONTO INNOVATION INC and FORMFACTOR. ASCE holds in its top three: TEEKAY, EMCOR GROUP and DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS.

Which ETF is more diversified: GSC or ASCE?

GSC holds 94 securities with 23.85% of its assets in the top 15. ASCE has 45 securities and a top 15 weight of 38.89%.

Episode 22: Brendan McCarthy, Goldman Sachs Asset Management

February 27, 2024

GSC

GSCvsASCEETF Comparison

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Core Equity ETF

Allspring SMID Core ETF

GSC vs ASCE performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the GSC and ASCE ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 24, 2026, GSC is up 11.11% year-to-date (YTD), while ASCE has returned 16.43%. That puts ASCE better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the GSC ETF saw +$75M in flows, compared to +$19M for ASCE.

Which ETF is bigger: GSC or ASCE?

As of April 24, 2026, GSC holds $241.57 M in assets under management (AUM), while ASCE manages $64.26 M.

What sectors do the GSC and ASCE ETFs invest in?

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

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

GSC top holdings include MOOG, ONTO INNOVATION INC and FORMFACTOR. ASCE holds in its top three: TEEKAY, EMCOR GROUP and DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS.

Which ETF is more diversified: GSC or ASCE?

GSC holds 94 securities with 23.85% of its assets in the top 15. ASCE has 45 securities and a top 15 weight of 38.89%.

Episode 22: Brendan McCarthy, Goldman Sachs Asset Management

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