- ISIN
- US38144N5692
- Issuer
- Goldman Sachs
- Inception Date
- Oct 4, 2007
- Category
- Emerging Markets Diversified
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
GERIX Performance Chart
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund (GERIX) is up 32.8% since the beginning of the year. GERIX is currently trading at $15 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GERIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,546.
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Returns By Period
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund (GERIX) has returned 32.77% so far this year and 58.39% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GERIX has returned 11.43% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund
- 1D
- 3.27%
- 1M
- 7.70%
- YTD
- 32.77%
- 6M
- 34.94%
- 1Y
- 58.39%
- 3Y*
- 25.15%
- 5Y*
- 9.10%
- 10Y*
- 11.43%
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%
GERIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2008, GERIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.64%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.1 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +19.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -28.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, GERIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +15.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -11.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.21% | 6.01% | -9.96% | 12.85% | 7.92% | 3.63% | 32.77% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.04% | 0.57% | 1.26% | 0.34% | 3.82% | 7.14% | 1.01% | 2.40% | 7.52% | 3.36% | -2.64% | 3.15% | 32.58% |
| 2024 | -3.08% | 7.00% | 1.43% | 0.59% | 1.28% | 2.99% | 0.22% | -0.45% | 4.37% | -3.65% | -2.23% | -0.46% | 7.76% |
| 2023 | 8.17% | -7.55% | 3.61% | -0.39% | -1.56% | 4.87% | 5.90% | -5.22% | -2.00% | -3.45% | 7.01% | 4.24% | 12.90% |
| 2022 | -1.03% | -1.97% | -1.80% | -6.26% | 2.30% | -8.66% | -0.62% | 0.25% | -12.11% | -3.66% | 14.74% | -2.45% | -21.20% |
| 2021 | 3.85% | 2.22% | -0.40% | 3.07% | 2.12% | 1.77% | -6.04% | 1.45% | -4.99% | -1.25% | -3.88% | 3.91% | 1.15% |
Benchmark Metrics
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.96%, beta of 0.91, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2008.
- This fund participated in 102.99% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 87.06% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.91 and R2 of 0.65, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -1.96%
- Beta
- 0.91
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 87.06%
- Downside Capture
- 102.99%
Expense Ratio
GERIX has a high expense ratio of 1.09%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GERIX ranks 87 for risk / return — in the top 87% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund (GERIX) 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.
| GERIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.79 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.69 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.53 | 1.37 | +0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.39 | 2.78 | +1.60 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.48 | 12.44 | +4.04 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund provided a 1.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.25 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.12 | $0.32 | $0.20 | $2.08 | $0.13 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.58 | $0.11 | $0.10 |
Dividend yield | 1.67% | 2.22% | 1.38% | 3.91% | 2.64% | 21.39% | 1.14% | 1.97% | 2.25% | 5.38% | 1.33% | 1.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets 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 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.08 | $2.08 |
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 Emerging Markets 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 Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund was 65.24%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 594 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -65.24%Nov 2008 | 6mo 4d | 2y 4mo | 2y 10moMay 2008 - Mar 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -41.58%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 16d | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Dec 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -37.68%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 2y 9mo | 4y 5moFeb 2021 - Jul 2025 |
2016 bear market2016 | -30.32%Jan 2016 | 8mo 27d | 1y 1mo | 1y 10moApr 2015 - Mar 2017 |
2011 bear market2011 | -29.54%Oct 2011 | 5mo 9d | 2y 9mo | 3y 2moApr 2011 - Jul 2014 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GERIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.24% | -56.78% | -8.46% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.26% | -9.10% | -4.16% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.47% | -18.90% | +2.43% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.26% | -25.43% | -11.83% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.58% | -33.92% | -7.66% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.84% | -10.71% | -4.13% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.51% | 2.03% | +1.48% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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