Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF (GSLC) belongs to the Large Cap Growth 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 Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.38B | Mar 2019 | GSLC vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.28B | Jun 2004 | GSLC vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 93.42B | Jan 2004 | GSLC vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 365.00B | Jan 2004 | GSLC vs VUG | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | 0.04% | 32.58B | Jul 2000 | GSLC vs IUSG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GSLC
GSLC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 62. There are 81 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 92 | 15.25M | Dec 2021 | GSLC vs DARP | |
| Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF | 90 | 555.00M | Jul 2019 | GSLC vs HLAL | |
| Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF | 88 | 59.00M | Jul 2018 | GSLC vs NACP | |
| US Vegan Climate ETF | 87 | 134.13M | Sep 2019 | GSLC vs VEGN | |
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | 86 | 87.48M | Jun 2016 | GSLC vs RFDA |
Top Performing GSLC Alternatives (YTD)
GSLC is at 9.23% YTD. There are 144 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 89.03%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Meme Stock ETF | 89.03% | 29.99M | Oct 2025 | GSLC vs MEME | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 51.42% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | GSLC vs SGRT | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 40.70% | 87.87M | Feb 2020 | GSLC vs IQM | |
| Golden Eagle Dynamic Hypergrowth ETF | 34.38% | 6.41M | Sep 2025 | GSLC vs HYP | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 33.68% | 15.25M | Dec 2021 | GSLC vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GSLC
GSLC has 11.70% 1-year volatility. There are 30 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.92%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 6.92% | 39.10M | May 2017 | GSLC vs CCOR | |
| WisdomTree US LargeCap Dividend ETF | 8.86% | 6.04B | Jun 2006 | GSLC vs DLN | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.08% | 1.64B | Apr 2015 | GSLC vs QUS | |
| TCW Durable Growth ETF | 9.26% | 74.58M | May 2024 | GSLC vs GRW | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.47% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | GSLC vs DGRO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GSLC
GSLC has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.49%. There are 61 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | -5.45% | 87.48M | Jun 2016 | GSLC vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 632.73M | Feb 2015 | GSLC vs ROUS | |
| WisdomTree US LargeCap Dividend ETF | -6.10% | 6.04B | Jun 2006 | GSLC vs DLN | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 251.20M | Aug 2017 | GSLC vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | GSLC vs DGRO |
Other ETFs from Goldman Sachs
The 10 most viewed Goldman Sachs ETFs shown here include GPIQ, GPIX, AAAU and span 12 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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