The ETF universe has grown massively in recent years. Since the ETF rule’s arrival in 2019, myriad new ETF products have launched and picked up major flows. That momentum has helped the entire category reach new heights in recent years. The latest ETF to celebrate an impressive milestone, the TR Activebeta US Large Cap Equity ETF (GSLC), has now surged past $15 billion in total AUM. That may invite investors to take a closer look at the strategy of the large-cap equity ETF and the role it might play for investors approaching 2026.
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GSLC charges a competitive, low fee of just nine basis points. The strategy, which launched in September 2015 and recently celebrated ten years of operation, has pulled in $75 million in net inflows this year, per ETF Database. Its AUM, however, has grown by more than $1.8 billion since January 1, thanks in large part to price appreciation.
Large-Cap Equity ETF GSLC’s Movement
The ETF tracks a proprietary index that applies a multifactor approach. The index leans on factors like momentum, quality, low volatility, and good value in choosing its investments. That has led the fund and its management to invest in market leading megacap firms, yes, but also some other key names that can contribute significantly to performance.
Walmart (WMT), for example, deserves a mention. The stock has returned 12.5% YTD, and with a recent drop off, could be providing an intriguing entry point. Over one year, per YCharts, the stock has outperformed the S&P 500 Total Return index as well.
Together, that has helped GSLC return 14.9% YTD overall and 16.7% over the last one-year period, per ETF Database data. The strategy has stood out the most over longer-term frames, returning 14.9% over the last five years. That beats the fund’s ETF Database Category average for that time frame. Looking ahead, its multifactor approach and low fee could make it a competitive option to build out an ETF-heavy core equity allocation.
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