GSSTvsPULSETF Comparison
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Goldman Sachs Access Ultra Short Bond ETF (GSST) and PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF (PULS) belong to the same industry segment: Money Market Bonds. In contrast, PULS's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. GSST is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, versus 0.15% for PULS. GSST is up 2.95% year-to-date (YTD) with +$488M in YTD flows. PULS performs better with 3.08% YTD performance, and +$6.42B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GSST and PULS 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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GSST vs PULS performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GSST PULS | +0.32%+0.26% | +0.91%+0.89% | +2.95%+3.08% | +3.86%+4.09% | +16.91%+16.65% | +21.79%+23.86% |
| Flows | GSST PULS | +$72M+$670M | +$168M+$2.11B | +$488M+$6.42B | +$608M+$6.89B | +$1.09B+$14.26B | +$1.39B+$17.78B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | GSST PULS | +0.26%+0.31% | +0.30%+0.31% | +0.40%+0.33% | +0.47%+0.39% |
| Max drawdown | GSST PULS | -0.04%-0.06% | -0.08%-0.06% | -0.17%-0.32% | -1.13%-0.51% |
| Max drawdown duration | GSST PULS | 4d8d | 26d8d | 14d20d | 418d280d |
Trading data
GSST | PULS | |
Last sale 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM | $50.42 | $49.57 |
| Previous close 10/15/2026 | $50.41 | $49.55 |
| Consolidated volume 10/15/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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GSST | PULS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $50.42 | $49.57 |
| 1D performance | +0.02% | +0.04% |
| AuM | $1.71 B | $19.72 B |
| E/R | 0.2% | 0.15% |
Characteristics
GSST | PULS | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | Goldman Sachs | PGIM |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | - | 336 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 15, 2019 | April 5, 2018 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
GSST
Data will be available soon
PULS
USA
29.99%
Other
70.01%
Sectors
GSST
Data will be available soon
PULS
Finance
16.51%
Other
83.49%
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Diversification
GSST
Data will be available soon
PULS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
7.72%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 1, 1970
GSST
Data will be available soon
PULS
US86723BJ359
0.78%
US46115MAD83
0.69%
Alimentation Couche-Tard, 0% 6oct2022, USD (41D, ECP)
0.67%
US42250RJP55
0.58%
US01527MJE49
0.53%
US29670KJ387
0.52%
US44855PAA66
0.50%
ABN AMRO, 4.718% 22jan2027, USD (US031)
0.50%
US83407TAA97
0.49%
Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec, FRN 27jan2027, USD
0.45%
US81762TK865
0.44%
US17291YRU37
0.42%
US05609QAA40
0.40%
US007903BK24
0.40%
Sempra, FRN 7jan2028, USD
0.38%
Frequently asked questions about GSST and PULS
How have the GSST and PULS ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, GSST is up 2.95% year-to-date (YTD), while PULS has returned 3.08%. That puts PULS better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GSST or PULS?
Year-to-date, the GSST ETF saw +$488M in flows, compared to +$6.42B for PULS.
Which ETF is more volatile: GSST or PULS?
Over the past year, GSST had a volatility of 0.3%, while PULS experienced 0.31%.
Which ETF is bigger: GSST or PULS?
As of October 16, 2026, GSST holds $1.71 B in assets under management (AUM), while PULS manages $19.72 B.
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