Goldman Sachs Asset Management launches in Europe a range of actively managed equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Goldman Sachs Alpha Enhanced US Equity Active UCITS ETF (GQUS) is the first of the five funds to be launched; moreover, the ETF is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Deutsche Börse, with other European exchanges to follow, and will offer exposure to U.S. equities. The four following funds will offer access to global, European, Japanese, and emerging markets equity.
The funds are based on the capabilities of the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) team of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, which represents more than 35 years of investment experience and includes more than 80 professionals worldwide, with over $125 billion in assets under supervision as of December 31, 2024. The QIS team combines various data sources to better understand the growth prospects of companies across different sectors and geographic areas.
The launch comes after the recent entry of Goldman Sachs Asset Management into active ETFs in EMEA with several fixed income funds, expanding the product range and underscoring the firm’s commitment to offering its investment capabilities through the ETF wrapper.
Regarding these launches, Hilary Lopez, Head of Third Party Wealth Business for EMEA at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, said: “Clients are increasingly seeking top-tier active capabilities, with the control and convenience of ETFs. Following the launch of our flagship active fixed income blocks, we are leveraging our proven quantitative investment strategies to expand the range into equities. Our goal is to offer transparency and flexibility while helping investors navigate market turbulence and the changing dynamics of markets.”
For her part, Hania Schmidt, Head of Quantitative Investment Strategies in EMEA at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, commented: “Our data-driven approach is based on the experience, infrastructure, and knowledge of Goldman Sachs, in search of an informational edge to generate differentiated returns and outperform the market.”
Goldman Sachs Asset Management currently manages 55 ETF strategies globally, representing more than $38.7 billion in assets as of March 31, 2025. The TER of the Goldman Sachs Alpha Enhanced US Equity Active UCITS ETF (GQUS) is 0.20%.
