Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Equity ETF (GSWO) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GSWO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GSWO
GSWO charges 0.25% annually. There are 14 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | GSWO vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | GSWO vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.72B | Feb 2012 | GSWO vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.57B | Jun 2024 | GSWO vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 191.79M | Nov 2014 | GSWO vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GSWO
GSWO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 49. There are 49 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | 85.68M | Jan 2018 | GSWO vs WLDR | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 91 | 682.28M | Dec 2013 | GSWO vs FYLD | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 89 | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | GSWO vs VOLT | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 84 | 329.22M | Jun 2023 | GSWO vs AVGV | |
| Cambria Global Value ETF | 84 | 525.44M | Mar 2014 | GSWO vs GVAL |
Top Performing GSWO Alternatives (YTD)
GSWO is at 8.64% YTD. There are 52 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tema Electrification ETF | 40.29% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | GSWO vs VOLT | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 35.59% | 2.99B | Mar 2023 | GSWO vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 33.79% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | GSWO vs NXTE | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 30.43% | 85.68M | Jan 2018 | GSWO vs WLDR | |
| Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | 29.53% | 457.69M | Apr 2018 | GSWO vs DRIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GSWO
GSWO has 11.58% 1-year volatility. There are 12 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.77%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.77% | 236.11M | May 2022 | GSWO vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.11% | 72.06M | Apr 2012 | GSWO vs INKM | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.61% | 88.80M | Sep 2012 | GSWO vs VEGA | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.71% | 1.74B | Sep 2025 | GSWO vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.83% | 903.33M | Sep 2005 | GSWO vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GSWO
GSWO has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.93%. There are 23 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 236.11M | May 2022 | GSWO vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 72.06M | Apr 2012 | GSWO vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | GSWO vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.44% | 682.28M | Dec 2013 | GSWO vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.29M | May 2019 | GSWO vs HERD |
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Often Compared With GSWO
Investors most often compare GSWO with GLOF, ACWV, WBIF. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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