What Is GSLC? Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
GSLC is Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF, an ETF that tracks a broad US large-cap equity index at a 0.09% expense ratio. GSLC tracks a broad US large-cap equity index. It launched in 2015. The distribution yield is about 0.95%. At 0.09% it undercuts the typical large blend fund, which runs nearer 0.15%. The ten largest positions are roughly 33% of assets, with NVDA the biggest at 7.5%.
GSLC is issued by Goldman Sachs and tracks a broad US large-cap equity index. It charges a 0.09% expense ratio, holds approximately $15.4B in assets under management, yields about 0.95%, and launched in 2015.
What is GSLC?
GSLC is Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF, an ETF that tracks a broad US large-cap equity index at a 0.09% expense ratio. GSLC tracks a broad US large-cap equity index. It launched in 2015. The distribution yield is about 0.95%. At 0.09% it undercuts the typical large blend fund, which runs nearer 0.15%. The ten largest positions are roughly 33% of assets, with NVDA the biggest at 7.5%.
GSLC is issued by Goldman Sachs and tracks a broad US large-cap equity index, so a single ticker gives you the whole portfolio of underlying holdings weighted by the index's methodology rather than by any active stock-picking.
What does GSLC hold?
GSLC is weighted toward its largest constituents. As of August 2026, the top holdings are:
| Rank | Ticker | Company | % of GSLC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NVDA | NVIDIA Corp | 7.5% | |
| 2 | AAPL | Apple Inc | 6.6% | |
| 3 | MSFT | Microsoft Corp | 4.1% | |
| 4 | AMZN | Amazon.com Inc | 3.4% | |
| 5 | GOOGL | Alphabet Inc Class A | 3.1% | |
| 6 | AVGO | Broadcom Inc | 2.4% | |
| 7 | META | Meta Platforms Inc Class A | 1.9% | |
| 8 | GOOG | Alphabet Inc Class C | 1.8% | |
| 9 | MU | Micron Technology Inc | 1.3% | |
| 10 | LLY | Eli Lilly and Co | 1.3% |
The remaining holdings make up the balance of the fund, with weights tapering off below the top names. Because the index reconstitutes on a rolling basis, the roster stays current without active management. Each ticker above links to its individual stock guide in Walnut.
How do I invest in GSLC?
There are three common ways to get GSLC exposure. Buy shares (or fractional shares) of GSLC directly at any major broker that lists it. Hold it as a core position and layer more concentrated ideas on top. Or build it into a thematic portfolio in Walnut, so GSLC sits alongside other holdings that express the same thesis, with target weights you can rebalance toward. GSLC trades like a stock during market hours, so you buy it the same way you would any listed share.
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Is GSLC a good buy?
Whether GSLC is a good buy depends less on any single call and more on your time horizon and what you already hold: it tracks a broad US large-cap equity index, so the real question is whether you want that exposure in your mix and at what weight. We walk through valuation, concentration, and what would have to be true for it to outperform from here in is GSLC a buy?
The bottom line on GSLC
GSLC gives you a broad US large-cap equity index exposure in one ticker at a 0.09% expense ratio. Most investors use it as a core holding and layer more concentrated thematic portfolios on top.
More on GSLC
Whether GSLC is worth buying today depends more on your time horizon and what you already hold than on any single call. We walk through valuation, concentration, and what would have to be true for it to outperform from here in is GSLC a buy?
GSLC yields 0.95% as of August 2026, paid by passing through the dividends of its underlying holdings. For the payout schedule, history, and how the distributions are taxed, see GSLC dividend: yield and schedule.
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Investing in GSLC with AI
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FAQ
What is GSLC's ticker symbol?
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GSLC, Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF. Issued by Goldman Sachs; tracks a broad US large-cap equity index. Trades during US market hours, available at every major US brokerage.
What is GSLC's expense ratio?
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0.09% as of August 2026.
What are GSLC's top holdings?
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Top holdings as of August 2026: NVDA, AAPL, MSFT, AMZN, GOOGL and others. See the full holdings table above.
How can I invest in GSLC through Walnut?
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Walnut isn't a broker. Connect a brokerage and Walnut sits on top to help you build and track thematic portfolios. GSLC can be a constituent alongside individual stocks.
How do I compare GSLC to similar ETFs?
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Put a few fields side by side: the expense ratio (fees compound over decades), the index or strategy it tracks, the top holdings and how much they overlap with what you already own, the dividend yield, and the AUM, liquidity, and bid-ask spread that affect trading costs. For index funds, tracking error (how closely it follows its index) and tax efficiency matter too. GSLC's figures are above; the full method is in Walnut's guide on how to compare ETFs.
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Holdings weights and fund statistics on this page are approximations stamped to August 2026; verify current figures against Goldman Sachs's fund page or your broker before investing.