Goldman Sachs Alpha Enhanced Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF

Issuer: Goldman Sachs

Asset Class: Equity

TER: 75

Trading Currency: GBP

Pays Income: False

Listing Date: 06 Jan 2026

Ticker: GQME

ISIN: IE000KEFZYE7

This investment vehicle is an actively managed fund designed to deliver long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of emerging market equities. It employs a sophisticated, quantitative, and rules-based investment strategy with the goal of outperforming the broader emerging markets equity universe. The core of this approach is a proprietary multi-factor stock selection model that systematically analyzes and identifies companies with strong potential for growth and value creation. By leveraging data-driven insights, the fund aims to construct a portfolio that is optimized for higher expected returns.

A key aspect of the fund's management is its disciplined risk control framework. While seeking to generate alpha, the strategy is carefully calibrated to maintain a risk profile similar to that of its designated performance benchmark. This is achieved through the implementation of specific constraints on tracking error, as well as sector, country, and individual stock weightings. This ensures that the portfolio remains well-diversified and does not take on excessive concentrated risks. The management team retains ultimate discretion in portfolio construction, allowing for adjustments based on their analysis while adhering to the systematic process. This combination of quantitative rigor and experienced oversight offers a structured yet flexible approach to navigating the dynamic and often volatile emerging markets landscape.