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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Small Cap Equity ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Small Cap Equity ETF (GSSC) has returned -1.16% so far this year and 18.99% over the past 12 months.
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Small Cap Equity ETF
- 1D
- 2.88%
- 1M
- -5.14%
- YTD
- -1.16%
- 6M
- 0.13%
- 1Y
- 18.99%
- 3Y*
- 11.84%
- 5Y*
- 4.65%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 29, 2017, GSSC's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, GSSC closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 31, 2020 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 1, 2020 at -14.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.93% | 0.25% | -5.14% | -1.16% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.63% | -4.73% | -5.91% | -3.09% | 6.62% | 4.99% | 0.30% | 7.95% | 1.17% | -0.31% | 1.35% | 0.27% | 10.76% |
| 2024 | -3.06% | 3.74% | 3.57% | -6.06% | 4.55% | -1.23% | 11.32% | -1.98% | 0.48% | -1.61% | 11.16% | -8.28% | 11.14% |
| 2023 | 8.66% | -1.23% | -4.98% | -2.43% | -1.14% | 8.29% | 6.15% | -3.98% | -4.90% | -5.96% | 8.32% | 11.50% | 17.27% |
| 2022 | -8.09% | 1.34% | 0.21% | -7.90% | 0.81% | -8.39% | 10.50% | -3.60% | -9.49% | 11.70% | 3.74% | -6.20% | -16.81% |
| 2021 | 6.71% | 6.00% | 2.07% | 1.96% | 0.86% | 1.52% | -2.53% | 2.48% | -2.79% | 5.09% | -2.30% | 3.30% | 24.13% |
Benchmark Metrics
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Small Cap Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.89%, beta of 0.98, and R² of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 30, 2017.
- This ETF participated in 105.28% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 92.42% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.98 and R² of 0.65, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -1.89%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 92.42%
- Downside Capture
- 105.28%
Expense Ratio
GSSC has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GSSC ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Small Cap Equity ETF (GSSC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| GSSC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.86 | 0.90 | -0.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.34 | 1.39 | -0.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.21 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.46 | 1.40 | +0.06 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.16 | 6.61 | -1.44 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore GSSC risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Small Cap Equity ETF provided a 1.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.92 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.92 | $0.89 | $0.98 | $0.84 | $0.71 | $0.67 | $0.51 | $0.58 | $0.47 | $0.32 |
Dividend yield | 1.23% | 1.17% | 1.42% | 1.33% | 1.31% | 1.00% | 0.94% | 1.24% | 1.21% | 0.73% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Small Cap Equity ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.20 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.89 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.98 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.84 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.71 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.67 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Small Cap Equity ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Small Cap Equity ETF was 41.38%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 162 trading sessions.
The current Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Small Cap Equity ETF drawdown is 7.99%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -41.38% | Aug 31, 2018 | 391 | Mar 23, 2020 | 162 | Nov 10, 2020 | 553 |
| -27.81% | Nov 9, 2021 | 221 | Sep 26, 2022 | 452 | Jul 16, 2024 | 673 |
| -26.05% | Nov 26, 2024 | 90 | Apr 8, 2025 | 107 | Sep 11, 2025 | 197 |
| -10.56% | Jan 23, 2026 | 46 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -10.2% | Aug 1, 2024 | 5 | Aug 7, 2024 | 49 | Oct 16, 2024 | 54 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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