Goldman Sachs ETF (GSC) Performance
GSC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +14.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +15.6% total return
- 3 years
- +17.5% a year
- Since first price
- +16.4% a year since 2023
GSC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | GSC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.0% | +0.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −6.6% | −6.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +3.3% | +3.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +14.2% | +14.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +15.6% | +15.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +62.1%+17.5%/yr | +60.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 5, 2023 | +59.1%+16.4%/yr | +57.3% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: GSC vs SPY
From Oct 5, 2023: GSC grew to $15,908, SPY to $18,563.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GSC returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+13.8%), worst 2025 (+6.2%). 2026 is year to date.
GSC annual returns table
| Year | GSC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +14.2% | −12.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +6.2% | −23.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +13.8% | −9.7% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
GSC largest drawdowns
Now 10.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2024 | −26.6% | Apr 8, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | 4 months | 1.0 years |
| Jun 30, 2026 | −12.7% | Oct 16, 2026 | not yet | 4 months | 4 months so far |
| Feb 10, 2026 | −12.6% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 48 days | 2 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
GSC risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +18.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.76 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.36 |
| Best month | +11.6% |
| Worst month | −8.0% |
| Best 12 months | +37.4% |
| Worst 12 months | −5.5% |
| Positive months | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
GSC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 25 | −5.5% | +13.8% | +37.4% | 80% |
| 3-year (a year) | 1 | +17.6% | +17.6% | +17.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GSC performance overview
Goldman Sachs ETF (GSC) returned +15.6% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +16.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $15,908. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −26.6%, from Nov 25, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 8 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 18.5% a year.
Related: GSC chart, GSC dividends. See the GSC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GSC performance FAQ
What is the GSC return over the past year?
GSC returned +15.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 15.4%.
How much would $10,000 invested in GSC be worth?
$10,000 invested in GSC at its first recorded close on October 5, 2023 would be worth about $15,908 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for GSC?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +6.2%. The best was 2024 at +13.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of GSC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −26.6% between November 25, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on December 10, 2025, 8 months after the bottom.
How volatile is GSC?
Over the past history GSC had an annualized volatility of 18.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.76 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).