- ISIN
- US40171W2310
- CUSIP
- 40171W231
- Issuer
- GuideStone Funds
- Inception Date
- Dec 28, 2006
- Category
- Global Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
GGBFX Performance Chart
GuideStone Funds Global Bond Fund (GGBFX) is up 0.2% since the beginning of the year. GGBFX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GGBFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $971.
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Returns By Period
GuideStone Funds Global Bond Fund (GGBFX) has returned 0.18% so far this year and 3.32% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GGBFX has returned 1.66% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
GuideStone Funds Global Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.03%
- 1M
- 0.73%
- YTD
- 0.18%
- 6M
- 0.52%
- 1Y
- 3.32%
- 3Y*
- 4.19%
- 5Y*
- -0.59%
- 10Y*
- 1.66%
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%
GGBFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2007, GGBFX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 19.9 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -12.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, GGBFX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +2.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2008 at -3.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.76% | 1.09% | -3.13% | 1.33% | 0.51% | -0.31% | 0.18% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.73% | 1.32% | 0.06% | 1.59% | 0.00% | 1.67% | -0.87% | 1.40% | 0.76% | -0.15% | 0.36% | 0.46% | 7.55% |
| 2024 | -0.81% | -0.93% | 0.70% | -2.70% | 1.43% | 0.56% | 2.42% | 1.62% | 1.60% | -2.48% | 0.79% | -1.66% | 0.40% |
| 2023 | 3.01% | -2.79% | 1.73% | 0.27% | -1.31% | 0.71% | 0.72% | -1.19% | -2.52% | -1.23% | 4.49% | 4.06% | 5.77% |
| 2022 | -1.95% | -1.99% | -2.71% | -4.51% | 0.35% | -4.13% | 3.11% | -2.30% | -4.56% | 0.13% | 4.39% | -0.24% | -13.90% |
| 2021 | -0.86% | -1.47% | -1.19% | 1.31% | 0.90% | 0.30% | 0.59% | 0.10% | -1.50% | -0.48% | -0.80% | 0.55% | -2.57% |
Benchmark Metrics
GuideStone Funds Global Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.56%, beta of 0.07, and R2 of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2007.
- This fund participated in 36.21% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 28.77% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.07 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.09 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.09 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.56%
- Beta
- 0.07
- R²
- 0.09
- Upside Capture
- 28.77%
- Downside Capture
- 36.21%
Expense Ratio
GGBFX has an expense ratio of 0.86%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GGBFX ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for GuideStone Funds Global Bond Fund (GGBFX) 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.
| GGBFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.24 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.59 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.37 | -0.23 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.86 | 2.78 | -1.92 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.59 | 12.44 | -9.85 |
Dividends
Dividend History
GuideStone Funds Global Bond Fund provided a 3.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.27 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.24 | $0.10 | $0.08 | $0.35 | $0.15 | $0.33 | $0.29 | $0.35 | $0.38 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 3.05% | 3.05% | 2.88% | 1.10% | 0.95% | 3.55% | 1.44% | 3.29% | 3.13% | 3.45% | 3.96% | 4.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for GuideStone Funds Global Bond 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 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.08 | $0.24 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.10 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.35 |
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 GuideStone Funds Global Bond 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 GuideStone Funds Global Bond Fund was 27.03%, occurring on Nov 21, 2008. Recovery took 196 trading sessions.
The current GuideStone Funds Global Bond Fund drawdown is 4.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -27.03%Nov 2008 | 6mo 4d | 9mo 16d | 1y 3moMay 2008 - Sep 2009 |
Bear market2022 | -20.97%Oct 2022 | 1y 9mo | — | 5y 5moJan 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -13.93%Mar 2020 | 18d | 4mo 6d | 4mo 24dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2016 correction2016 | -11.96%Feb 2016 | 1y 5mo | 5mo 2d | 1y 10moAug 2014 - Jul 2016 |
2011 pullback2011 | -6.58%Oct 2011 | 2mo 1d | 3mo 24d | 5mo 25dAug 2011 - Jan 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GGBFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -27.03% | -56.78% | +29.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.80% | -9.10% | +5.30% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.01% | -18.90% | +12.89% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.84% | -25.43% | +4.59% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.97% | -33.92% | +12.95% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.03% | -1.80% | -2.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.63% | -10.71% | +6.08% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.26% | 2.03% | -0.77% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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