- ISIN
- US38142V8458
- Issuer
- Goldman Sachs
- Inception Date
- Aug 15, 1997
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
GCIIX Performance Chart
Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund (GCIIX) is up 13.9% since the beginning of the year. GCIIX is currently trading at $21 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GCIIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,847.
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Returns By Period
Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund (GCIIX) has returned 13.92% so far this year and 34.21% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GCIIX has returned 11.30% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund
- 1D
- 0.98%
- 1M
- 3.24%
- YTD
- 13.92%
- 6M
- 14.30%
- 1Y
- 34.21%
- 3Y*
- 23.20%
- 5Y*
- 13.05%
- 10Y*
- 11.30%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
GCIIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 15, 1997, GCIIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.63%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.2 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, GCIIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 22, 1997 with a return of +21.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 19, 1997 at -20.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.22% | 5.75% | -9.02% | 5.87% | 3.66% | 1.57% | 13.92% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.95% | 3.21% | 0.93% | 4.92% | 5.19% | 2.68% | -2.14% | 5.45% | 3.65% | 1.41% | 1.39% | 3.28% | 40.72% |
| 2024 | 0.58% | 3.59% | 4.57% | -3.91% | 5.51% | -1.70% | 3.19% | 3.16% | -0.19% | -5.07% | -0.00% | 0.12% | 9.65% |
| 2023 | 8.14% | -1.88% | 2.32% | 2.19% | -3.51% | 5.54% | 2.55% | -2.85% | -2.26% | -3.16% | 8.59% | 4.43% | 20.80% |
| 2022 | -3.05% | -2.72% | 0.15% | -6.46% | 2.04% | -10.08% | 4.88% | -5.79% | -9.35% | 6.11% | 12.51% | -1.84% | -14.91% |
| 2021 | -0.73% | 2.49% | 2.86% | 2.50% | 4.14% | -1.11% | 1.32% | 1.75% | -4.28% | 1.60% | -4.20% | 5.28% | 11.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.23%, beta of 0.75, and R2 of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 15, 1997.
- This fund participated in 95.15% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 89.24% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.23%
- Beta
- 0.75
- R²
- 0.53
- Upside Capture
- 89.24%
- Downside Capture
- 95.15%
Expense Ratio
GCIIX has an expense ratio of 0.80%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GCIIX ranks 57 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund (GCIIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| GCIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.16 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.37 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.71 | 2.78 | -0.07 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.14 | 12.44 | -2.30 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund provided a 6.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.41 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.41 | $1.41 | $1.29 | $0.39 | $0.47 | $0.91 | $0.26 | $0.32 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.27 | $0.15 |
Dividend yield | 6.83% | 7.78% | 9.24% | 2.81% | 3.94% | 6.33% | 1.86% | 2.46% | 1.94% | 1.62% | 2.51% | 1.45% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.41 | $1.41 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.29 | $1.29 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.39 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.47 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.91 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund was 61.08%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2020 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -61.08%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 8y 9d | 9y 4moNov 2007 - Mar 2017 |
2003 bear market2003 | -49.21%Mar 2003 | 3y 2mo | 1y 11mo | 5y 1moJan 2000 - Feb 2005 |
COVID crash2020 | -39.85%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 9mo 11d | 2y 11moJan 2018 - Dec 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -30.58%Sep 2022 | 1y 19d | 1y 4mo | 2y 4moSep 2021 - Feb 2024 |
1997 bear market1997 | -29.99%Dec 1997 | 2mo 13d | 2mo 13d | 4mo 26dOct 1997 - Mar 1998 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GCIIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -61.08% | -56.78% | -4.30% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.33% | -9.10% | -3.23% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.25% | -18.90% | +5.65% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.58% | -25.43% | -5.15% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.85% | -33.92% | -5.93% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.02% | -10.71% | -4.31% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.29% | 2.03% | +1.26% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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