Goldman Sachs Small Cap Core Equity ETF (GSC) Alternatives
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Core Equity ETF (GSC) belongs to the Small Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GSC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to GSC
GSC charges 0.75% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GSC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | GSC vs ISCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jul 8, 2013 | GSC vs SPSM | |
| Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.06% | Dec 27, 2001 | GSC vs VXF | |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.06% | May 22, 2000 | GSC vs IJR | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.09% | Nov 16, 2020 | GSC vs BBSC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GSC
Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Microcap ETF | 87 | Aug 12, 2005 | GSC vs IWC | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF | 84 | Oct 13, 2022 | GSC vs QQQS | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund | 83 | Sep 27, 2005 | GSC vs FDM | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 81 | May 8, 2007 | GSC vs FYX | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF | 76 | Dec 20, 2007 | GSC vs FESM |
Top Performing GSC Alternatives (YTD)
GSC alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 7.74% | Jun 16, 2006 | GSC vs DES | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | 6.67% | Jul 18, 2018 | GSC vs OSCV | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 6.03% | Jul 8, 2015 | GSC vs CSB | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 5.67% | May 8, 2007 | GSC vs FYX | |
| Overlay Shares Small Cap Equity ETF | 4.70% | Sep 30, 2019 | GSC vs OVS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GSC
GSC alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 9.68% | Jul 14, 2015 | GSC vs ALTY | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 13.63% | Apr 6, 2020 | GSC vs HSMV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 16.27% | Feb 5, 2015 | GSC vs REGL | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | 16.60% | Feb 7, 2019 | GSC vs VPC | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | 16.64% | May 11, 2020 | GSC vs SIXS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GSC
GSC alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -8.52% | Jul 14, 2015 | GSC vs ALTY | |
| Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | -10.00% | Nov 8, 2017 | GSC vs OMFL | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | -10.57% | Apr 6, 2020 | GSC vs HSMV | |
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | GSC vs SMDV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | GSC vs REGL |
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