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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 June 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +6.98% | +18.16% | +16.72% | +33.30% | +59.34% | +45.16% |
| Flows | +$8M | +$7M | +$145M | +$248M | +$261M | +$359M |
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 | 1312 |
| 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 April 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,312
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +20.18% | +18.86% | +20.54% | +21.58% |
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 May 29, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| 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 June 16, 2026, GSSC manages $1.01 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GSSC performed recently?
As of June 16, 2026, GSSC delivered a return of 6.98% over the past month (1M performance), 18.16% over the past three months (3M), and 16.72% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GSSC?
As of June 16, 2026, GSSC has seen net flows of +$8M in the past month (1M flow) and +$145M year-to-date (YTD).
Does GSSC pay dividends?
As of June 16, 2026, GSSC has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.04%.
How many holdings are in GSSC
As of April 30, 2026, GSSC holds 1312 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 April 30, 2026, GSSC holds 1312 securities, with 6.07% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of GSSC?
As of April 30, 2026, GSSC holds a portfolio of 1312 underlyings, with its largest positions including BLOOM ENERGY CORP, CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING and IES HOLDINGS. 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 April 30, 2026, GSSC has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does GSSC focus on?
As of April 30, 2026, GSSC is primarily exposed to Industrials, Financials and Health Care.
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