MFS and Goldman Sachs on Keys To Unlocking Active ETFs

Increasing interest in active management has been a persistent trend in 2025. Still, the current momentum should continue to drive demand in 2026.

ETF Trends • Dec 9, 2025

GSST: Between Bills And Credit

Goldman Sachs Ultrashort Bond ETF offers a cash-plus solution for investors seeking low duration risk and capital preservation. GSST invests primarily in investment-grade, dollar-denominated bonds with an effective duration under one year, balancing yield and liquidity. Current market conditions favor GSST's stability due to increased liquidity and compressed credit spreads, though yield advantage over T-bills is narrowing.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 24, 2025

GSST: This Goldman Fund Passed The April Meltdown Test

GSST, a short-term bond fund, has demonstrated robust performance with minimal drawdowns, outperforming peers during the April 2025 market volatility. The fund's portfolio, comprising Treasuries, ABS, and investment-grade corporates, maintains an ultra-low duration of 0.5 years and a 4.5% SEC yield. Despite offering only a 20 bps excess yield over T-bills, GSST's strong risk management and stability make it a compelling buy.

Seeking Alpha • May 12, 2025

GSST: Interest Rate Uncertainty Makes Ultra-Short Debt Quite Attractive

The Goldman Sachs Access Ultra Short Bond ETF offers a strong short-term investment for risk-averse investors, outperforming most peers in yield and distribution growth. GSST's balanced portfolio of securitized debt, treasury securities, and corporate debt provides a hybrid risk-reward profile, making it attractive in uncertain markets. In a declining interest rate environment, GSST's older issues with higher coupons become valuable, and its 5.5% forward yield looks increasingly attractive.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 27, 2024

GSST: Goldman Sachs' Short-Term Bond Fund

GSST, a short duration bond ETF from Goldman Sachs, focuses on investment grade bonds, MBS, and Treasuries, aiming for income and capital preservation. The fund has outperformed peers like PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF and JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF, thanks to active management and security selection. With a 0.56-year duration and 4.94% 30-day SEC yield, GSST offers a low credit risk profile but will see yields decrease as Fed rates drop.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 21, 2024

Cash-Like ETFs Spike Amid Market Turmoil

Wall Street has been struggling to find a footing at the start of 2024. The uncertainty has made investors jittery, raising demand for cash-like ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 17, 2024

Investors Score Lucrative 4.4% Yield On 10 Nearly Risk-Free Stocks

Now is one of those rare times when taking less risk can actually pay off. And super-safe, short-term bond ETFs are an easy way to cash in.

Investors Business Daily • Mar 30, 2023

A Smart ETF Approach to Bond Markets Today

As we consider risks in the fixed income markets today, investors can turn to smart beta bond exchange traded fund strategies to better position for the unusual environment. In the recent webcast, Fixed Income is Back.

ETF Trends • Jan 18, 2023

Use Short-Duration Bond ETFs in a Rising Rate Environment

Fixed-income investors should consider the benefits of short duration, cash alternative exchange traded fund strategies to hedge against ongoing bond market risks and produce yields along the way.

ETF Trends • Aug 23, 2022

Buyer Beware or Act Now? Ultra-Short Fixed Income Implementation Ideas

With the Fed tightening monetary policy to combat inflation, fixed-income's future is uncertain. Investors have turned to short-duration bond strategies to sidestep volatility and continue generating income.

ETF Trends • Aug 22, 2022