- ISIN
- US40171W4472
- Issuer
- GuideStone Funds
- Inception Date
- Aug 27, 2001
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
GIEYX Performance Chart
GuideStone Funds International Equity Fund (GIEYX) is up 8.4% since the beginning of the year. GIEYX is currently trading at $17 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GIEYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,494.
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Returns By Period
GuideStone Funds International Equity Fund (GIEYX) has returned 8.44% so far this year and 19.82% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GIEYX has returned 9.39% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
GuideStone Funds International Equity Fund
- 1D
- 1.12%
- 1M
- 2.87%
- YTD
- 8.44%
- 6M
- 8.44%
- 1Y
- 19.82%
- 3Y*
- 15.77%
- 5Y*
- 8.36%
- 10Y*
- 9.39%
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%
GIEYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2002, GIEYX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, GIEYX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.53% | 4.02% | -8.48% | 5.56% | 2.42% | 1.77% | 8.44% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.41% | 2.56% | -0.14% | 3.32% | 5.50% | 2.48% | -2.36% | 2.79% | 3.56% | -0.47% | 0.76% | 1.89% | 28.09% |
| 2024 | 0.36% | 2.94% | 2.85% | -3.04% | 4.61% | -2.00% | 3.27% | 3.36% | 1.53% | -3.71% | -0.26% | -2.92% | 6.71% |
| 2023 | 8.59% | -2.56% | 2.16% | 2.27% | -3.25% | 5.12% | 2.11% | -3.28% | -3.09% | -2.74% | 8.59% | 4.16% | 18.38% |
| 2022 | -3.50% | -4.33% | -0.29% | -6.51% | 1.80% | -8.30% | 4.27% | -4.98% | -8.80% | 5.47% | 12.05% | -2.11% | -16.02% |
| 2021 | -1.29% | 2.41% | 2.22% | 2.76% | 3.59% | -1.36% | 0.06% | 2.07% | -3.99% | 3.20% | -4.77% | 4.83% | 9.60% |
Benchmark Metrics
GuideStone Funds International Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.10%, beta of 0.80, and R2 of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2002.
- This fund participated in 98.97% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 89.30% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.10%
- Beta
- 0.80
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 89.30%
- Downside Capture
- 98.97%
Expense Ratio
GIEYX has an expense ratio of 0.88%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GIEYX ranks 24 for risk / return — below 24% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for GuideStone Funds International Equity Fund (GIEYX) 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.
| GIEYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.75 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.89 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.37 | -0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.64 | 2.78 | -1.15 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.10 | 12.44 | -6.34 |
Dividends
Dividend History
GuideStone Funds International Equity Fund provided a 9.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.65 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 | $1.65 | $1.65 | $1.20 | $0.55 | $0.24 | $1.24 | $0.15 | $0.71 | $1.65 | $1.34 | $0.38 | $0.49 |
Dividend yield | 9.57% | 10.37% | 8.78% | 3.98% | 1.98% | 8.37% | 1.02% | 5.15% | 14.06% | 8.55% | 2.87% | 3.73% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for GuideStone Funds International Equity 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 | $1.65 | $1.65 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $1.20 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.55 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $1.24 |
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 International Equity 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 International Equity Fund was 64.13%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2221 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -64.13%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 8y 10mo | 10y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2018 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.30%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 6d | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.72%Sep 2022 | 1y 19d | 1y 4mo | 2y 5moSep 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2003 bear market2003 | -29.47%Mar 2003 | 9mo 26d | 7mo 2d | 1y 4moMay 2002 - Oct 2003 |
2006 correction2006 | -16.27%Jun 2006 | 1mo 4d | 4mo 27d | 6mo 1dMay 2006 - Nov 2006 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GIEYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.13% | -56.78% | -7.35% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.52% | -9.10% | -2.42% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.31% | -18.90% | +5.59% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.72% | -25.43% | -4.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.30% | -33.92% | -2.38% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.33% | -10.71% | -4.62% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.09% | 2.03% | +1.06% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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