(GEM) Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta - Overview

ETF Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 1.611m USD | Total Return: 51.2% in 12m

Emerging Market Stocks, Equity Securities, Depositary Receipts
Total Rating 80
Safety 64
Buy Signal 0.15
Diversified Emerging Mkts
Category Rotation: -0.8
TER: 0.45%
AUM: 1.61B
Avg Turnover: 4.31M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility19.3%
VaR 5th Pctl3.39%
VaR vs Median-2.53%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio2.01
Rel. Str. IBD75.7
Rel. Str. Peer Group59.7
Character TTM
Beta0.863
Beta Downside0.718
Hurst Exponent0.481
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD16.54%
CAGR/Max DD1.40
CAGR/Mean DD6.58

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

Supp Ema20

Description: GEM Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta

The Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® Emerging Markets Equity ETF (GEM) tracks an index designed to provide broad exposure to equity securities from emerging market issuers. To achieve its objective, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in index-specific securities, including direct underlying stocks and depositary receipts. This structure allows investors to access international markets while maintaining liquidity through U.S.-listed instruments.

The fund utilizes a multi-factor ActiveBeta strategy, which typically weights holdings based on attributes such as value, momentum, quality, and low volatility rather than pure market capitalization. Emerging market equities often provide exposure to regions with higher projected GDP growth rates and expanding middle-class demographics compared to developed economies. Examining how these factors align with current market trends on ValueRay can help clarify the funds positioning. The portfolio is diversified across various sectors, including technology, financials, and consumer discretionary, to mitigate country-specific risks.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Emerging market GDP growth rates dictate underlying asset valuation trends
  • Federal Reserve interest rate policy drives capital flows toward developing markets
  • Relative strength of the US dollar impacts net asset value returns
  • Concentration in Chinese equities exposes the fund to regional regulatory shifts
  • Global risk appetite determines investor demand for high-beta emerging market assets
What is the price of GEM shares?

As of May 30, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 51.99 with a total of 114,150 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.69%, over one month by +9.61%, over three months by +9.25% and over the past year by +51.19%.

Is GEM a buy, sell or hold?

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta has no consensus analysts rating.