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 17 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% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | GSWO vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | GSWO vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.71B | Feb 2012 | GSWO vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.56B | Jun 2024 | GSWO vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 190.17M | Nov 2014 | GSWO vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GSWO
GSWO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 68. There are 43 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | GSWO vs FYLD | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 94 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | GSWO vs DIVD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | GSWO vs WLDR | |
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 93 | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | GSWO vs BOAT | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 92 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | GSWO vs COPY |
Top Performing GSWO Alternatives (YTD)
GSWO is at 11.27% YTD. There are 57 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.78%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 44.78% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | GSWO vs BOAT | |
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 31.51% | 65.23M | Oct 2025 | GSWO vs POW | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 28.50% | 91.25M | Jan 2018 | GSWO vs WLDR | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 28.30% | 743.97M | Dec 2024 | GSWO vs VOLT | |
| Shell plc ADRhedged ETF | 25.94% | 2.63M | Oct 2024 | GSWO vs SHEH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GSWO
GSWO has 11.84% 1-year volatility. There are 14 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.68%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.68% | 223.29M | May 2022 | GSWO vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.01% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | GSWO vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.08% | 3.32B | Oct 2011 | GSWO vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.44% | 1.73B | Sep 2025 | GSWO vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.75% | 925.89M | Sep 2005 | GSWO vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GSWO
GSWO has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.93%. There are 24 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% | 223.29M | May 2022 | GSWO vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 74.44M | Apr 2012 | GSWO vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | GSWO vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 711.35M | Dec 2013 | GSWO vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 95.75M | May 2019 | GSWO vs HERD |
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Often Compared With GSWO
Investors most often compare GSWO with GLOF, WBIF, AVGE. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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