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Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF
GSSC performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 30, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.93% | +7.80% | +18.99% | +30.38% | +51.85% | +51.16% |
| Flows | +$18M | +$26M | +$171M | +$257M | +$288M | +$407M |
Characteristics
The Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF is built to track the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Small Cap Equity Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Goldman Sachs |
| N° of holdings | 1411 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 28, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,411
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +16.37% | +18.50% | +20.47% | +21.43% |
Max drawdown | -4.60% | -10.69% | -25.99% | -27.32% |
Max drawdown duration | 19d | 84d | 289d | 977d |
Time to recover | 7d | 18d | 156d | 656d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is GSSC?
GSSC is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Goldman Sachs.
What index does GSSC track?
GSSC tracks the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Small Cap Equity Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does GSSC invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of GSSC?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GSSC is 0.2%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GSSC launched?
GSSC was launched on June 28, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GSSC?
GSSC is issued by Goldman Sachs.
What is the AUM of GSSC?
As of July 30, 2026, GSSC manages $1.05 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GSSC performed recently?
As of July 30, 2026, GSSC delivered a return of -1.93% over the past month (1M performance), 7.8% over the past three months (3M), and 18.99% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GSSC?
As of July 30, 2026, GSSC has seen net flows of +$18M in the past month (1M flow) and +$171M year-to-date (YTD).
Does GSSC pay dividends?
As of July 30, 2026, GSSC has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.05%.
How many holdings are in GSSC
As of June 30, 2026, GSSC holds 1411 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is GSSC?
As of June 30, 2026, GSSC holds 1411 securities, with 4.39% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of GSSC?
As of June 30, 2026, GSSC holds a portfolio of 1411 underlyings, with its largest positions including Alkermes Plc, Enova International, Inc. and StoneX Group, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does GSSC invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, GSSC has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does GSSC focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, GSSC is primarily exposed to Finance, Healthcare and Technology.
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