- ISIN
- US40171Y4017
- Issuer
- GuideStone Funds
- Inception Date
- Jun 1, 2015
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
GIIYX Performance Chart
GuideStone Funds International Equity Index Fund (GIIYX) is up 10.5% since the beginning of the year. GIIYX is currently trading at $16 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GIIYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,529.
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Returns By Period
GuideStone Funds International Equity Index Fund (GIIYX) has returned 10.46% so far this year and 23.61% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GIIYX has returned 9.72% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
GuideStone Funds International Equity Index Fund
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 2.28%
- YTD
- 10.46%
- 6M
- 9.85%
- 1Y
- 23.61%
- 3Y*
- 17.75%
- 5Y*
- 8.86%
- 10Y*
- 9.72%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
GIIYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2016, GIIYX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, GIIYX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.99% | 4.55% | -8.06% | 5.85% | 2.24% | 1.16% | 10.46% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.96% | 2.82% | 0.24% | 4.26% | 4.55% | 2.66% | -2.08% | 4.04% | 2.47% | 1.03% | 0.34% | 2.55% | 31.38% |
| 2024 | -0.80% | 2.77% | 3.21% | -3.36% | 5.31% | -2.15% | 3.55% | 3.26% | 1.11% | -4.30% | -0.73% | -2.74% | 4.66% |
| 2023 | 8.61% | -3.08% | 2.89% | 2.81% | -3.73% | 4.54% | 2.71% | -4.23% | -3.58% | -3.24% | 8.97% | 5.34% | 18.04% |
| 2022 | -3.98% | -3.20% | -0.18% | -6.79% | 1.82% | -9.13% | 5.18% | -6.01% | -9.64% | 5.92% | 13.47% | -1.88% | -15.71% |
| 2021 | -1.39% | 2.20% | 2.41% | 2.86% | 3.84% | -1.57% | 0.80% | 1.74% | -3.43% | 2.74% | -4.40% | 4.58% | 10.39% |
Benchmark Metrics
GuideStone Funds International Equity Index Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.80%, beta of 0.75, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2016.
- This fund participated in 86.55% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 72.39% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.80%
- Beta
- 0.75
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 72.39%
- Downside Capture
- 86.55%
Expense Ratio
GIIYX has an expense ratio of 0.23%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GIIYX ranks 36 for risk / return — below 36% 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 Index Fund (GIIYX) 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.
| GIIYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.19 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.17 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.32 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.17 | 2.46 | -0.28 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.17 | 10.92 | -2.75 |
Dividends
Dividend History
GuideStone Funds International Equity Index Fund provided a 5.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.85 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.30 | $0.66 | $0.23 | $0.33 | $0.13 | $0.25 |
Dividend yield | 5.39% | 5.95% | 3.01% | 3.06% | 3.00% | 5.44% | 1.99% | 3.03% | 1.44% | 2.33% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for GuideStone Funds International Equity Index 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 | $0.85 | $0.85 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.35 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.35 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.66 |
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 Index 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 Index Fund was 32.55%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -32.55%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 7mo 28d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -30.75%Sep 2022 | 1y 19d | 1y 5mo | 2y 6moSep 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.50%Apr 2025 | 19d | 20d | 1mo 9dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2016 correction2016 | -11.73%Feb 2016 | 1mo 7d | 2mo 2d | 3mo 9dJan 2016 - Apr 2016 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.37%Mar 2026 | 22d | 2mo 27d | 3mo 19dFeb 2026 - Jun 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GIIYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.55% | -56.78% | +24.23% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.37% | -9.10% | -2.27% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.50% | -18.90% | +5.40% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -30.75% | -25.43% | -5.32% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -32.55% | -33.92% | +1.37% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -3.21% | +3.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.30% | -10.71% | +4.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.02% | 2.04% | +0.98% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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