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Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® Japan Equity ETF(GSJY)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GSJY
10/28/2026: GSJY (2-star) is a SELL. SELL for 1 day. Simulated Profits (5.98%). Updated daily EoD!
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Japan Equity ETF (GSJY) provides systematic, multi-factor exposure to the Japanese equity market by tilting toward value, momentum, and quality. Its main strengths include the expertise of its issuer, Goldman Sachs, and its distinct factor-based approach which offers a potential performance edge over traditional market-cap-weighted indices. It is best used as a core or satellite component for investors looking to diversify their international equity holdings with a sophisticated quantitative methodology. Potential investors should be aware of risks such as currency exposure and the inherent volatility of the Japanese market. The fund is well-suited for long-term, factor-conscious investors seeking to participate in Japan's corporate growth while managing factor-based risk.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | While it captures equity growth, its factor tilts may dampen performance during periods where high-growth, non-quality stocks lead the market. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit | The inclusion of a momentum factor makes this a solid choice for investors looking to capture trends in the Japanese market. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The systematic valuation tilt helps investors gain exposure to undervalued Japanese equities. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Mixed fit | It provides equity exposure which may include dividends, but it is not specifically structured as an income-focused product. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | As an equity-based product, it carries inherent market volatility that may exceed the tolerance of low-risk investors. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a medium- to long-term participant looking to gain systematic exposure to Japanese equities via a factor-based methodology rather than a traditional market-cap-weighted index.
Suitability
GSJY is best suited for long-term investors seeking diversification through multifactor strategies, rather than active traders or those desiring pure market-cap indexing.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Equity investments in international markets are subject to price swings influenced by both company-specific and geopolitical events. |
| Market risk | High | The fund is directly exposed to the systemic risks of the Japanese equity market and broader global economic conditions. |
| Concentration | Medium | Although diversified across factors, the portfolio is geographically concentrated solely in Japan. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The ETF typically maintains a low tracking error relative to its index and carries a competitive expense ratio. |
| Liquidity | Medium | While the underlying stocks are liquid, institutional-sized orders may experience temporary liquidity constraints. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | The quality factor tilt aims to mitigate this risk, though exposure to broader market business cycle downturns remains. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
GSJY exhibits volatility typical of developed international equity markets, influenced by factor tilts that may occasionally increase tracking variance.
Market Risk
The primary risk is the systemic economic risk of Japan, including policy changes by the Bank of Japan and the sensitivity of Japanese exporters to global demand.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Japanese Equity Market | 98.5 | This provides broad exposure to the economic performance of publicly traded companies in Japan. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Equivalents | 1.5 | Small cash buffers are maintained for daily liquidity and operational requirements. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 0.98% | Avg. Invested days 65 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/28/2026 |
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