GSLC

The Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF (GSLC) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of an index composed of U.S. large-cap companies selected based on quantitative factor criteria. The ETF is managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and trades under the ticker GSLC on NYSE Arca.

Classified as a U.S.-only multi-factor equity ETF, GSLC aims to reflect, before fees and expenses, the performance of the securities included in its reference index.

The fund follows a rules-based passive strategy, replicating the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity Index, which incorporates factors such as value, quality, momentum, and low volatility. The portfolio is constructed according to a predefined quantitative methodology without discretionary management decisions.

Constituent weighting incorporates multiple factor-based criteria, seeking to balance broad market exposure with specific risk and return characteristics. The index undergoes periodic reviews and rebalancing to maintain alignment with its established methodology.

Diversification and sector exposure

GSLC provides broad exposure to the U.S. large-cap equity market, with diversification across multiple economic sectors, including:

• Information technology.
• Health care.
• Financials.
• Consumer discretionary.
• Consumer staples.
• Industrials.
• Energy.
• Communication services.

The portfolio reflects the structure of the U.S. large-cap market.

Structure and costs

GSLC shares trade on the secondary market on NYSE Arca throughout regular trading hours. Creation and redemption occur through authorized participants, helping maintain alignment between market price and net asset value.

The fund charges a management fee as outlined in its prospectus and does not apply a performance fee. GSLC distributes dividends derived from the underlying holdings in accordance with its distribution policy.

History and evolution of the ETF

The Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF was launched in 2015 amid increasing interest in multi-factor investment strategies within the U.S. equity market. Since inception, it has served as a structured vehicle for large-cap exposure through a quantitative factor-based methodology.

In recent years, the ETF has reflected shifts between investment styles, changes in monetary policy cycles, and concentration trends within the U.S. large-cap segment.

Additional Information

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF (United States) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF), with assets under management totaling $14.28 B.

Over the past 12 months, Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF recorded a return of 30.70%, with its price trading between $101.35 and $134.75 during the same period.

The ETF is traded under the ticker GSLC.