GSLC Dividend Yield 2026: Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF

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Data last updated: Sep 06, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 06, 2026): Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF (GSLC) pays a $1.34 annual dividend ($0.34 quarterly), yielding 0.91% at $147.06/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-24. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 0.91%

Annual Dividend: $1.34 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-24

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 12

About Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF Dividend

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF dividend currently yields 0.91%, paid quarterly to shareholders tracking U.S. large cap equity performance. The fund seeks to replicate the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity Index, giving investors broad exposure to large cap U.S. stocks through a single holding. GSLC pays $1.3420 per share on a trailing annual basis, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 24, 2026. With a beta of 0.99, GSLC moves nearly in lockstep with the broader market, making it a fit for investors who prioritize growth alongside a modest income stream.

Dividend Safety

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF pays out dividends as a pass-through of underlying holdings, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF dividend safety is therefore tied to the income generated by the large cap U.S. equities the fund holds, rather than a single company's earnings. The primary pressure point is that dividend income from underlying holdings can fluctuate with broader market conditions, and GSLC has no fixed earnings base to buffer against a drop in aggregate distributions.

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF (GSLC) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Over the past nine years, Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 6.6% per year from 2016 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.7476 in 2016 to $1.3233 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 20.9% in 2022, while the smallest came in 2021, when the annual dividend dipped slightly from $1.0185 to $1.0130, a rare flat year in an otherwise upward trend.

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+2.6%	$1.23 (2022)	$1.32 (2025)
5-Year	+5.4%	$1.02 (2020)	$1.32 (2025)
10-Year	+24.2%	$0.15 (2015)	$1.32 (2025)

Is Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

GSLC fits dividend investors who want broad U.S. large cap equity exposure and are comfortable accepting a low income yield in exchange for nine consecutive years of dividend growth. The current yield of 0.91% is classified as low (below 2%), though it sits above the fund's own 5-year average yield of 0.83%, meaning income has modestly improved relative to price. Growth at 6.6% per year is the real story here. The trade-off is clear: GSLC delivers growing distributions tied to large cap U.S. equity income, but the absolute yield level means it is not a primary income source for investors who need meaningful cash flow today.

Recent Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-24	$0.3447
2026-03-25	$0.3409
2025-12-23	$0.3381
2025-09-24	$0.3183
2025-06-24	$0.3310
2025-03-25	$0.3359
2024-12-23	$0.3629
2024-09-24	$0.2970
2024-06-24	$0.3085
2024-03-22	$0.3052

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.6856
2025	$1.3233
2024	$1.2736
2023	$1.2963
2022	$1.2250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does GSLC pay dividends?

Yes, Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF (GSLC) pays a $0.34 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 0.91%.

How often does Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF pay dividends?

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF pays dividends quarterly. The most recent dividend was $0.3447 per share, with the next ex-dividend date on June 24, 2026.

What is Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF's current dividend yield?

The current GSLC dividend yield is 0.91%, above the fund's 5-year average yield of 0.83%. That means income relative to price is modestly higher than its own recent historical norm.

Has Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF ever cut its dividend?

No outright cut appears in the available history from 2016 to 2025. Annual payments dipped marginally in 2021 ($1.0130 versus $1.0185 in 2020), but no year shows a significant reduction in the data window.

How fast has Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF grown its dividend?

GSLC has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% per year from 2016 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.7476 to $1.3233 over that period.

Is Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

For income investors, GSLC's 0.91% yield is low (below 2%), so it is not a primary income vehicle. Its appeal lies in nine years of dividend growth at 6.6% annually, suited to investors who prioritize growing distributions over high current yield.

What type of investor is Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF best suited for?

GSLC suits dividend investors who want U.S. large cap equity exposure with a growing income stream rather than a high starting yield. A beta of 0.99 means the fund tracks broad market movement closely, with no meaningful volatility cushion.

How does Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 0.91% is above the 5-year average of 0.83%, so income relative to price is slightly elevated by the fund's own standards. That gap is narrow, but it does show the yield has drifted modestly higher over time.

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