Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF (GSLC) belongs to the Large 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 GSLC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GSLC
GSLC charges 0.09% annually. There are 19 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.68B | Mar 2019 | GSLC vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.56M | Sep 2025 | GSLC vs GXLC | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.77B | Oct 2017 | GSLC vs SCHK | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.77B | Nov 2009 | GSLC vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.66B | Nov 2009 | GSLC vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GSLC
GSLC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 54. There are 125 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 95 | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | GSLC vs AFOS | |
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 94 | 894.46M | Sep 2018 | GSLC vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 93 | — | May 2024 | GSLC vs RSSY | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | 92 | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | GSLC vs AVIE | |
| PIMCO RAFI ESG U.S. ETF | 89 | 160.47M | Dec 2019 | GSLC vs RAFE |
Top Performing GSLC Alternatives (YTD)
GSLC is at 8.45% YTD. There are 171 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.20%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 40.20% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | GSLC vs NRSH | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 35.88% | — | Sep 2024 | GSLC vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 31.93% | — | May 2024 | GSLC vs RSSY | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 29.03% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | GSLC vs AFOS | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 25.95% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | GSLC vs MTUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GSLC
GSLC has 12.26% 1-year volatility. There are 61 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | 6.37% | 42.09M | May 2023 | GSLC vs BDGS | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | 7.68% | — | Jul 2025 | GSLC vs SPXM | |
| iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.48% | 23.36B | Oct 2011 | GSLC vs USMV | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | 8.87% | 402.23M | May 2020 | GSLC vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | 9.26% | 168.13M | May 2022 | GSLC vs SELV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GSLC
GSLC has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.49%. There are 125 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | GSLC vs BDGS | |
| Avantis Inflation Focused Equity ETF | -4.97% | 10.66M | Sep 2022 | GSLC vs AVIE | |
| Azoria 500 Meritocracy ETF | -5.08% | — | Jul 2025 | GSLC vs SPXM | |
| 6 Meridian Mega Cap Equity ETF | -5.59% | 402.23M | May 2020 | GSLC vs SIXA | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | -5.92% | 168.13M | May 2022 | GSLC vs SELV |
Other ETFs from Goldman Sachs
The 10 most viewed Goldman Sachs ETFs shown here include GPIQ, GPIX, AAAU and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $8B.
Often Compared With GSLC
Investors most often compare GSLC with VOO, SPY, GSUS. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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