- What does GSXCX invest in?
- The fund primarily focuses its investments on U.S. small-capitalization equity securities, typically committing at least 80% of its net asset value, supplemented by any borrowed funds, to this segment. The advisor defines small-cap companies as those whose market valuations are comparable to the firms comprising the Russell 2000® Index at the point of acquisition. Moreover, the fund maintains the flexibility to invest in foreign stocks and the securities of more substantial corporations.
- What is the expense ratio of GSXCX?
- abrdn U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund (GSXCX) charges an expense ratio of 1.95%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is GSXCX?
- abrdn U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund (GSXCX) manages $383.9M 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 GSXCX actively managed or an index fund?
- GSXCX is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (GSXCX's is 1.95%) because there's no security selection cost.
- When was GSXCX launched?
- abrdn U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund (GSXCX) launched in February 2001 and is managed by abrdn.
- How has GSXCX performed?
- GSXCX'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.
