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Goldman Sachs Data Enhanced Itnl Eq ETF ()
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(as of Aug 26)
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Goldman Sachs Data Enhanced Itnl Eq ETF Overview
Goldman Sachs Data Enhanced Itnl Eq ETF (GIEQ) is an actively managed International Equity Foreign Large Blend exchange-traded fund (ETF). Goldman Sachs launched the ETF in 2026.
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital.
Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (“Net Assets”) in equity securities issued by non-U.S. issuers. It seeks broad representation of large-cap and mid-cap issuers across major countries and sectors of the international economy, with some exposure to small-cap issuers. The fund may invest in equity and/or equity related securities of companies regardless of their respective market capitalizations and/or sectors. It is non-diversified.
About Goldman Sachs Data Enhanced Itnl Eq ETF (GIEQ)
There are 5 members of the management team with an average tenure of 0.20 years: Len Ioffe (2026), Nellie Bronner (2026), Takashi Suwabe (2026), Raj Garigipati (2026) and Joseph Kogan (2026). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
Goldman Sachs Data Enhanced Itnl Eq ETF has 266 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 15.5% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Goldman Sachs Data Enhanced Itnl Eq ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity ETF group. Goldman Sachs Data Enhanced Itnl Eq ETF has 98.6% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 1.3% There is 98.6% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Goldman Sachs Data Enhanced Itnl Eq ETF has 0.2% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $10 million in total assets, which is below the $9 billion average for the Foreign Large Blend category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
GIEQ Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The Goldman Sachs Data Enhanced Itnl Eq ETF expense ratio is below average compared to funds in the Foreign Large Blend category. Goldman Sachs Data Enhanced Itnl Eq ETF has an expense ratio of 0.30%, which is 24% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a B. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. Goldman Sachs Data Enhanced Itnl Eq ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 0%, which indicates that it holds its assets around /years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 38% for the Foreign Large Blend category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, Goldman Sachs Data Enhanced Itnl Eq ETF returned 2.1%, which earned it a grade of B, as the Foreign Large Blend category had an average return of 1.1%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
Goldman Sachs Data Enhanced Itnl Eq ETF has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 2.56% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income annually and its capital gains annually.
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GIEQ Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| GIEQ Return (NAV) | 2.1% | na | na | na | na | na |
| GIEQ Return (Price) | 3.7% | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | -1.589% | na | na | na | na | na |
| Foreign Large Blend Avg | 1.1% | 4.4% | 25.0% | 16.4% | 9.2% | 9.3% |
| GIEQ Grade (NAV) | B | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 0.9% | na | na | na | na | na |
| GIEQ Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | na | na | na | na |
GIEQ Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| GIEQ Return (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| GIEQ Return (Price) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Foreign Large Blend Avg | 12.1% | 31.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -14.7% | 10.3% | 8.8% | 22.0% | -13.2% | 24.6% | 1.9% |
| GIEQ Grade (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | na |
| R-Squared: | na |
| Standard Deviation: | na |
| Category Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Rating: | |
| Total Risk Index: | na |
| Total Risk Rating: | |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | -- |
| Total Assets: | $ 11 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 11 Mil |
| Turnover: | na |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.30% |
| Index Fund: | No |
| Index Tracked: | N/A |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 5 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 0.2 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 0.2 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Ioffe Len (2026), Bronner Nellie (2026), Suwabe Takashi (2026), Garigipati Raj (2026), Kogan Joseph (2026) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 266 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 15.5% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 98.6% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 1.3% |
| Foreign Stock: | 98.6% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 0.2% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | Goldman Sachs |
| Phone Number: | 800-621-2550 |
| Website: | am.gs.com |
| Inception Date: | May 19, 2026 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.30% (Rating: Below Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.40% |
