GSSC ISSUER
The Goldman Sachs Fund Complex, issuer of the GSSC (Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity ETF), employs a strategy focused on tracking its underlying index, which primarily comprises small capitalization U.S. issuers. With a commitment to aligning investments with its index's composition, the fund aims to achieve its objectives through adherence to the ActiveBeta® Portfolio Construction Methodology. Developed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P., the index construction process involves creating factor subindexes such as value, momentum, quality, and low volatility, derived from the Russell 2000® Index. These factors are assessed based on specific measurements, determining each security's overweight or underweight relative to the reference index. The fund's portfolio, consisting of approximately 1,316 securities as of December 1, 2023, reflects a market capitalization range between approximately $38.21 million and $14.63 billion. While the fund generally mirrors the index's composition, the investment adviser may occasionally adjust weightings, purchase a sample of securities, or employ other investment techniques deemed appropriate. Furthermore, the fund may concentrate its investments in specific industries, mirroring the concentration of its index. Through this structured approach, the Goldman Sachs Fund Complex aims to deliver exposure to small-cap U.S. equities while mitigating risks associated with traditional active management strategies.
GSSC DIVIDEND
The GSSC Dividend, offered by the Goldman Sachs Fund Complex, provides investors with an opportunity to participate in the returns generated by small capitalization U.S. issuers while also potentially receiving income in the form of dividends. As part of the fund's investment strategy, which focuses on tracking its underlying index comprised of small-cap stocks, investors may benefit from dividend payments made by the companies included in the index. These dividends can serve as a source of regular income for investors, adding to the total return potential of the fund. With a commitment to aligning investments with the composition of the index and capturing dividend income from small-cap issuers, the GSSC Dividend offers investors a balanced approach to capital appreciation and income generation within the small-cap equity space.
GSSC TRACKING
The GSSC Tracking, managed by the Goldman Sachs Fund Complex, aims to closely follow the performance of its underlying index, which primarily consists of small capitalization U.S. issuers. Utilizing a disciplined approach, the fund seeks to replicate the investment characteristics and returns of its benchmark index, providing investors with exposure to the small-cap segment of the equity market. By employing the ActiveBeta® Portfolio Construction Methodology, the fund constructs its portfolio based on factors such as value, momentum, quality, and low volatility, derived from the Russell 2000® Index constituents. This systematic approach ensures that the fund's holdings align with the index composition, minimizing tracking error and maximizing the potential for accurately mirroring the index's performance. Through diligent management and adherence to the index's rebalancing schedule, the GSSC Tracking offers investors a reliable means of gaining exposure to small-cap U.S. equities while seeking to replicate the benchmark's returns over time.
GSSC CORRELATION
The GSSC Correlation, offered by the Goldman Sachs Fund Complex, seeks to maintain a strong correlation with its underlying index, primarily composed of small capitalization U.S. issuers. By closely tracking the index's performance, the fund aims to reflect the movements of the small-cap equity market segment. Employing a structured investment approach, the fund's portfolio construction process utilizes the ActiveBeta® Portfolio Construction Methodology, which incorporates factors such as value, momentum, quality, and low volatility derived from the Russell 2000® Index constituents. This methodology helps ensure that the fund's holdings align with the composition of the index, thereby minimizing tracking error and enhancing correlation. Through diligent management and periodic rebalancing in accordance with the index's schedule, the GSSC Correlation endeavors to provide investors with a reliable vehicle for gaining exposure to small-cap U.S. equities while maintaining a strong correlation with the benchmark index's movements.
GSSC SECTOR
The GSSC Sector, managed by the Goldman Sachs Fund Complex, offers investors targeted exposure to specific sectors within the small capitalization U.S. issuer market. Through a systematic approach, the fund aims to capture the performance of selected sectors while maintaining alignment with its underlying index, predominantly composed of small-cap equities. Leveraging the ActiveBeta® Portfolio Construction Methodology, the fund constructs its portfolio by emphasizing factors such as value, momentum, quality, and low volatility, derived from the constituents of the Russell 2000® Index. This structured strategy enables the fund to focus on sectors exhibiting favorable characteristics while minimizing tracking error and ensuring alignment with the index's composition. With periodic rebalancing in line with the index's schedule, the GSSC Sector provides investors with a targeted approach to accessing specific sectors within the small-cap equity space, potentially enhancing portfolio diversification and capitalizing on sector-specific opportunities.
GSSC EXPOSURE
The GSSC Exposure, managed by the Goldman Sachs Fund Complex, provides investors with broad exposure to the small capitalization U.S. issuer market segment. Designed to capture the performance of small-cap equities, the fund follows a systematic investment approach that closely tracks its underlying index. Leveraging the ActiveBeta® Portfolio Construction Methodology, the fund constructs its portfolio by emphasizing factors such as value, momentum, quality, and low volatility, derived from the constituents of the Russell 2000® Index. This structured strategy ensures that the fund's holdings align with the composition of the index, thereby minimizing tracking error and maximizing exposure to small-cap stocks. With periodic rebalancing in accordance with the index's schedule, the GSSC Exposure offers investors a reliable means of gaining comprehensive exposure to the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market, potentially enhancing portfolio diversification and capitalizing on opportunities within this market segment.