- ISIN
- US38142V4986
- Issuer
- Goldman Sachs
- Inception Date
- Jan 1, 1998
- Category
- Global Allocation
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
GGSIX Performance Chart
Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio (GGSIX) is up 10.1% since the beginning of the year. GGSIX is currently trading at $22 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GGSIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,639.
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Returns By Period
Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio (GGSIX) has returned 10.13% so far this year and 25.75% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GGSIX has returned 11.42% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio
- 1D
- 1.13%
- 1M
- 1.78%
- YTD
- 10.13%
- 6M
- 9.97%
- 1Y
- 25.75%
- 3Y*
- 18.61%
- 5Y*
- 10.39%
- 10Y*
- 11.42%
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%
GGSIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1998, GGSIX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.65%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.9 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, GGSIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.72% | 1.68% | -6.01% | 7.65% | 3.93% | 0.27% | 10.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.85% | 0.00% | -3.38% | 0.05% | 4.61% | 3.95% | 1.02% | 2.56% | 3.25% | 1.82% | 0.40% | 0.90% | 19.29% |
| 2024 | 0.34% | 3.91% | 2.90% | -3.39% | 4.05% | 1.77% | 1.79% | 2.16% | 1.86% | -2.46% | 3.75% | 1.38% | 19.26% |
| 2023 | 6.03% | -2.87% | 2.83% | 1.35% | -1.51% | 4.79% | 2.75% | -2.28% | -3.50% | -2.36% | 7.61% | 4.48% | 17.83% |
| 2022 | -4.33% | -2.61% | 1.48% | -6.26% | 0.52% | -7.61% | 5.70% | -3.63% | -8.21% | 5.10% | 6.87% | -3.82% | -16.86% |
| 2021 | -0.17% | 1.68% | 2.98% | 3.86% | 1.65% | 1.47% | 0.95% | 2.18% | -4.27% | 3.75% | -2.15% | 4.26% | 17.04% |
Benchmark Metrics
Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 1.46%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1998.
- This fund participated in 85.97% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 84.01% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.46%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 84.01%
- Downside Capture
- 85.97%
Expense Ratio
GGSIX has an expense ratio of 0.19%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GGSIX ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio (GGSIX) 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.
| GGSIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.18 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.28 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.37 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.94 | 2.78 | +0.16 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.81 | 12.44 | +0.37 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio provided a 10.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.40 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 | $2.40 | $2.40 | $2.32 | $0.31 | $0.89 | $1.29 | $0.62 | $0.93 | $0.41 | $0.44 | $0.18 | $0.26 |
Dividend yield | 10.78% | 11.87% | 12.21% | 1.73% | 5.76% | 6.57% | 3.47% | 5.77% | 3.02% | 2.77% | 1.35% | 2.03% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio. 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 | $2.40 | $2.40 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.32 | $2.32 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $0.89 |
| 2021 | $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 |
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 Growth Strategy Portfolio. 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 Growth Strategy Portfolio was 52.85%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1101 trading sessions.
The current Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio drawdown is 0.31%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -52.85%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 4y 4mo | 5y 5moNov 2007 - Apr 2013 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -36.98%Oct 2002 | 2y 6mo | 2y 27d | 4y 7moMar 2000 - Nov 2004 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.36%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 5mo 4d | 6mo 6dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.74%Oct 2022 | 9mo 15d | 1y 5mo | 2y 2moDec 2021 - Mar 2024 |
1998 bear market1998 | -22.46%Oct 1998 | 5mo 25d | 6mo 21d | 1y 11dApr 1998 - Apr 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GGSIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -52.85% | -56.78% | +3.93% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.71% | -9.10% | +0.39% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.78% | -18.90% | +4.12% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.74% | -25.43% | -1.31% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.36% | -33.92% | +3.56% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.31% | -1.80% | +1.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.19% | -10.71% | +1.52% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.99% | 2.03% | -0.04% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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