Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About GEM

What does GEM invest in?

This ETF strives to replicate the investment returns generated by the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity Index.

What is the expense ratio of GEM?

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF (GEM) charges an expense ratio of 0.59%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is GEM?

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF (GEM) manages $1.68B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is GEM actively managed or an index fund?

GEM's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was GEM launched?

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF (GEM) launched in September 2015 and is managed by Goldman.

How has GEM performed?

GEM's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.