- ISIN
- US38141W6387
- CUSIP
- 38141W638
- Issuer
- Goldman Sachs
- Inception Date
- Apr 20, 1990
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
Share Price Chart
Loading charts...
Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
GSCGX Performance Chart
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Core Fund (GSCGX) is up 10.6% since the beginning of the year. GSCGX is currently trading at $37 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GSCGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,030.
Loading charts...
Returns By Period
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Core Fund (GSCGX) has returned 10.58% so far this year and 25.76% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, GSCGX has achieved an annualized return of 17.00%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Core Fund
- 1D
- 1.12%
- 1M
- 2.22%
- YTD
- 10.58%
- 6M
- 9.96%
- 1Y
- 25.76%
- 3Y*
- 24.57%
- 5Y*
- 15.21%
- 10Y*
- 17.00%
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%
GSCGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1991, GSCGX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +13.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, GSCGX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 12, 2024 with a return of +26.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.90% | -0.77% | -5.09% | 9.97% | 5.71% | 0.11% | 10.58% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.28% | -2.13% | -6.28% | 0.00% | 6.47% | 5.04% | 2.19% | 2.09% | 3.39% | 2.03% | -0.05% | -0.72% | 15.70% |
| 2024 | 0.90% | 4.85% | 3.55% | -3.73% | 3.69% | 2.57% | 0.99% | 2.34% | 2.14% | -0.96% | 6.46% | 10.82% | 38.33% |
| 2023 | 6.92% | -1.97% | 2.66% | 1.29% | 0.50% | 6.78% | 3.39% | -2.06% | -4.85% | -2.62% | 9.73% | 5.04% | 26.49% |
| 2022 | -6.61% | -2.74% | 2.23% | -9.24% | -0.96% | -7.85% | 10.06% | -3.46% | -9.35% | 8.64% | 6.05% | -6.05% | -19.82% |
| 2021 | -1.61% | 2.74% | 2.53% | 5.85% | 0.13% | 3.00% | 2.91% | 3.34% | -4.60% | 6.26% | -2.01% | 4.15% | 24.47% |
Benchmark Metrics
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Core Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.01%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1991.
- This fund captured 105.30% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 96.65% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.01% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.99 and R2 of 0.88, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.01%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 105.30%
- Downside Capture
- 96.65%
Expense Ratio
GSCGX has a high expense ratio of 1.04%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GSCGX ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Goldman Sachs Large Cap Core Fund (GSCGX) 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.
| GSCGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.07 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.07 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.69 | 2.78 | -0.09 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.77 | 12.44 | -0.67 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Core Fund provided a 10.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.04 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.04 | $4.04 | $8.21 | $0.14 | $2.07 | $3.42 | $1.06 | $0.97 | $9.33 | $2.49 | $0.34 | $2.05 |
Dividend yield | 10.96% | 12.12% | 25.42% | 0.46% | 8.75% | 10.68% | 3.70% | 4.03% | 49.12% | 8.67% | 1.45% | 8.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Goldman Sachs Large Cap Core 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 | $4.04 | $4.04 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.21 | $8.21 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.07 | $2.07 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.42 | $3.42 |
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.
Loading charts...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Goldman Sachs Large Cap Core 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 Goldman Sachs Large Cap Core Fund was 57.27%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 956 trading sessions.
The current Goldman Sachs Large Cap Core Fund drawdown is 0.67%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -57.27%Nov 2008 | 8y 2mo | 3y 9mo | 12y 5dSep 2000 - Sep 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.09%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 15d | 5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -27.00%Apr 2025 | 3mo 26d | 6mo 19d | 10mo 15dDec 2024 - Oct 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -26.41%Oct 2022 | 9mo 13d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
1998 bear market1998 | -22.89%Oct 1998 | 2mo 20d | 2mo 14d | 5mo 4dJul 1998 - Dec 1998 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GSCGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.27% | -56.78% | -0.49% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.53% | -9.10% | -0.43% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.00% | -18.90% | -8.10% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.00% | -25.43% | -1.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.09% | -33.92% | -0.17% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.67% | -1.80% | +1.13% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.98% | -10.71% | -0.27% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.17% | 2.03% | +0.14% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading charts...
Build a portfolio with GSCGX
Add Goldman Sachs Large Cap Core Fund to a portfolio and analyze allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.
Open Portfolio Analyzer with GSCGX