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Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has launched a new actively managed ETF focused on green and social bonds in emerging markets, expanding its global suite of sustainable investment solutions.
The Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Green and Social Bond Active UCITS ETF (GEMS) is designed to provide targeted exposure to sustainable fixed income instruments issued by both corporate and sovereign entities across developing economies. The ETF, which integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) analysis with traditional emerging market (EM) credit research, is listed on several major European exchanges—including the London Stock Exchange, Borsa Italiana, Deutsche Börse, and SIX Swiss Exchange. It carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.55%.
“As a leading active green bond manager, we believe Goldman Sachs Asset Management is well-positioned to offer access to this rapidly growing asset class,” said Bram Bos, Head of the Green, Sustainable, Social & Impact Bond Team at GSAM. “Our investment process combines in-depth analysis of use-of-proceeds with rigorous ESG and emerging market credit assessments.”
The fund focuses on bonds whose proceeds are allocated toward environmentally or socially impactful projects, such as clean energy infrastructure, sustainable transportation, affordable housing, or healthcare systems. This dual thematic approach allows investors to support positive outcomes while potentially benefiting from the long-term growth trajectory of emerging markets.
The launch of GEMS continues GSAM’s momentum in building out its ETF platform in the EMEA region. It follows the recent rollout of core active fixed income and equity ETFs and reflects broader institutional demand for impact-driven and ESG-integrated investment strategies.
As of April 2025, GSAM’s ETF platform spans 59 strategies globally, with more than $40 billion in assets under management.
“Investor appetite for active, high-quality, and sustainable fixed income strategies continues to grow,” said Hilary Lopez, Head of EMEA Third Party Wealth at GSAM. “With GEMS, we’re enabling clients to diversify their portfolios while supporting measurable environmental and social outcomes in emerging markets.”
The fund’s launch also underscores a rising trend among global asset managers: integrating ESG considerations into emerging market debt allocations, where traditional capital flows often overlook critical sustainability challenges and opportunities.
GEMS is expected to appeal to institutional and retail investors seeking financial returns alongside environmental and social impact, especially in regions where sustainable investment capital can make a disproportionately significant difference.
