On Thursday, Goldman Sachs Asset Management bolstered its fixed income ETF selection with the launch of two new funds.
“GBND and GIGL are an extension of our broader thinking as an active fixed income investor, leveraging both our skill in building portfolios with a macro lens, and our expertise in bottom-up security selection,” noted Brendan McCarthy, global head of ETF Distribution at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. “Both of these new ETFs are building blocks for critical pieces of investors’ portfolios and align well with client expectations for active sector and security selection.”
Building Core Exposure
First up is the Goldman Sachs Core Bond ETF (GBND). It is an actively managed fund that aims to provide a mix of capital appreciation and income. The fund has a net expense ratio of 25 basis points.
As a core bond holding, GBND invests in a broad selection of different fixed income securities. This includes government and corporate bonds, along with different types of securitized debt. Crucially, the fund has a notable focus on investment-grade fixed income.
An Active Corporate Bond Strategy
Meanwhile, the new Goldman Sachs Corporate Bond ETF (GIGL) offers a tilt toward corporate bonds. It is also an actively managed fund that seeks a blend of income and capital appreciation. This fund’s net expense ratio sits at 0.29%.
GIGL focuses its portfolio allocation toward investment-grade corporate bonds. That said, the fund may branch out and seek other fixed income sectors, including high yield corporates.
GBND and GIGL have launched at a crucial junction for fixed income strategies. Many advisors and investors are accordingly seeking to fortify their fixed income portfolios with actively managed funds from experienced firms.
“Goldman has been building out a strong actively managed ETF lineup leveraging in-house expertise,” said Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi. “It is great to see them expand their fixed income offerings as advisor demand has accelerated in 2025.”
Goldman Sachs currently offers a wide selection of competitive fixed income ETFs. One of the larger Goldman ETFs, the Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Bond ETF (GSST), currently has more than $900 million in assets under management.
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