GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund (GLDYX)
The fund invests mainly (at least, and typically more than, 80% of its net assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes, if any) in investment grade fixed income instruments. The fund's portfolio is diversified among a large number of companies across different industries and economic sectors. It may hold up to 30% of its assets in obligations denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and may invest beyond this limit when considering U.S. dollar-denominated securities of foreign issuers.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US40171W7517 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | GuideStone Funds |
| Inception Date | Aug 27, 2001 |
| Category | Short-Term Bond |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
GLDYX has a high expense ratio of 0.34%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund had a return of 1.18% year-to-date (YTD) and 4.22% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund had an annualized return of 1.57%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.97%, indicating that GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.18% | 11.29% |
| 1 month | 0.72% | 4.87% |
| 6 months | 3.14% | 17.88% |
| 1 year | 4.22% | 29.16% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.40% | 13.20% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.57% | 10.97% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of GLDYX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.51% | -0.27% | 0.46% | -0.22% | 1.18% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 0.87% | -0.65% | 1.24% | 0.40% | -0.27% | -0.28% | 0.49% | 0.47% | -0.11% | 0.26% | 1.28% | 1.29% | 5.09% |
| 2022 | -0.67% | -0.66% | -1.46% | -0.50% | 0.38% | -0.88% | 0.56% | -0.61% | -1.24% | -0.32% | 0.79% | 0.43% | -4.13% |
| 2021 | 0.15% | -0.07% | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.07% | -0.07% | 0.15% | 0.01% | -0.07% | -0.44% | -0.08% | -0.13% | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 0.66% | 0.71% | -2.13% | 1.36% | 0.81% | 0.73% | 0.47% | 0.22% | 0.03% | 0.12% | 0.19% | 0.25% | 3.42% |
| 2019 | 0.54% | 0.34% | 0.46% | 0.43% | 0.41% | 0.46% | 0.12% | 0.63% | 0.00% | 0.25% | 0.02% | 0.28% | 3.99% |
| 2018 | -0.13% | -0.03% | 0.02% | 0.07% | 0.25% | 0.10% | 0.15% | 0.26% | 0.08% | 0.09% | 0.07% | 0.88% | 1.83% |
| 2017 | 0.15% | 0.28% | 0.11% | 0.27% | 0.26% | 0.11% | 0.26% | 0.18% | 0.06% | 0.11% | -0.12% | 0.00% | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 0.14% | -0.12% | 0.51% | 0.25% | 0.21% | 0.44% | 0.12% | 0.18% | 0.14% | -0.03% | -0.25% | 0.14% | 1.74% |
| 2015 | 0.38% | 0.22% | 0.37% | 0.07% | 0.12% | -0.03% | 0.05% | -0.23% | 0.06% | 0.10% | -0.20% | -0.11% | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 0.31% | 0.20% | 0.01% | 0.26% | 0.12% | 0.17% | -0.05% | 0.14% | 0.00% | 0.26% | 0.01% | 0.23% | 1.67% |
| 2013 | 0.02% | 0.23% | 0.07% | 0.36% | -0.43% | -0.93% | 0.23% | -0.23% | 0.39% | 0.30% | 0.10% | -0.07% | 0.03% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of GLDYX is 79, placing it in the top 21% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
GLDYX (GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund (GLDYX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund granted a 3.94% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.51 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.51 | $0.43 | $0.26 | $0.14 | $0.23 | $0.33 | $0.38 | $0.21 | $0.20 | $0.22 | $0.38 | $0.28 |
Dividend yield | 3.94% | 3.36% | 2.03% | 1.07% | 1.72% | 2.48% | 2.87% | 1.60% | 1.52% | 1.63% | 2.85% | 2.03% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for GuideStone Funds Low-Duration 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.15 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.08 | $0.43 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.26 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.09 | $0.14 |
| 2020 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.23 |
| 2019 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.33 |
| 2018 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.11 | $0.38 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.21 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.06 | $0.20 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.22 |
| 2014 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.17 | $0.38 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.28 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the GuideStone Funds Low-Duration 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 Low-Duration Bond Fund was 7.70%, occurring on Dec 5, 2008. Recovery took 106 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -7.7% | Feb 12, 2008 | 207 | Dec 5, 2008 | 106 | May 11, 2009 | 313 |
| -6.34% | Oct 4, 2021 | 275 | Nov 3, 2022 | 289 | Dec 29, 2023 | 564 |
| -4.55% | Mar 9, 2020 | 12 | Mar 24, 2020 | 54 | Jun 10, 2020 | 66 |
| -1.7% | May 17, 2013 | 77 | Sep 5, 2013 | 163 | Apr 30, 2014 | 240 |
| -1.03% | Aug 5, 2011 | 45 | Oct 7, 2011 | 65 | Jan 11, 2012 | 110 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund volatility is 0.74%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.