- ISIN
- US40171W4886
- Issuer
- GuideStone Funds
- Inception Date
- Aug 27, 2001
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
GSCYX Performance Chart
GuideStone Funds Small Cap Equity Fund (GSCYX) is up 16.7% since the beginning of the year. GSCYX is currently trading at $20 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GSCYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,367.
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Returns By Period
GuideStone Funds Small Cap Equity Fund (GSCYX) has returned 16.67% so far this year and 31.19% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GSCYX has returned 10.42% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
GuideStone Funds Small Cap Equity Fund
- 1D
- 1.90%
- 1M
- 3.49%
- YTD
- 16.67%
- 6M
- 13.86%
- 1Y
- 31.19%
- 3Y*
- 14.15%
- 5Y*
- 6.45%
- 10Y*
- 10.42%
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%
GSCYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2002, GSCYX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.57%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.2 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +17.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, GSCYX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 10, 2021 with a return of +16.5%, while the worst single day was Dec 13, 2021 at -15.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.81% | 1.06% | -6.04% | 11.32% | 2.97% | 2.26% | 16.67% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.86% | -5.87% | -6.75% | -2.70% | 4.67% | 4.46% | 0.75% | 5.73% | 0.05% | 0.22% | 2.38% | -0.01% | 6.03% |
| 2024 | -3.45% | 4.24% | 3.60% | -6.06% | 4.24% | -0.63% | 7.84% | -0.43% | 0.16% | 0.16% | 8.99% | -7.18% | 10.58% |
| 2023 | 9.42% | -0.84% | -4.94% | -1.71% | -3.16% | 8.73% | 5.70% | -4.58% | -5.47% | -6.68% | 8.88% | 11.13% | 14.91% |
| 2022 | -8.44% | 1.01% | 0.33% | -7.89% | -0.42% | -7.64% | 9.24% | -2.15% | -9.01% | 9.84% | 4.02% | -5.95% | -17.84% |
| 2021 | 2.57% | 8.56% | 1.35% | 3.99% | -0.00% | 1.10% | -1.90% | 2.81% | -2.73% | 4.56% | -3.39% | 3.81% | 22.04% |
Benchmark Metrics
GuideStone Funds Small Cap Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.40%, beta of 1.07, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2002.
- This fund participated in 118.45% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 106.49% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.40% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.07 and R2 of 0.75, 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
- -2.40%
- Beta
- 1.07
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 106.49%
- Downside Capture
- 118.45%
Expense Ratio
GSCYX has an expense ratio of 0.91%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GSCYX ranks 46 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 GuideStone Funds Small Cap Equity Fund (GSCYX) 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.
| GSCYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.32 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.32 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.82 | 2.78 | +0.03 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.43 | 12.44 | -2.01 |
Dividends
Dividend History
GuideStone Funds Small Cap Equity Fund provided a 9.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.93 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 | $1.93 | $1.93 | $1.10 | $0.45 | $0.78 | $3.18 | $0.20 | $0.61 | $3.23 | $1.43 | $0.26 | $0.92 |
Dividend yield | 9.69% | 11.30% | 6.14% | 2.65% | 5.13% | 16.30% | 1.07% | 3.87% | 24.79% | 7.81% | 1.46% | 6.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for GuideStone Funds Small Cap 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 | $1.93 | $1.93 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.10 | $1.10 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.78 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.18 | $3.18 |
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 Small Cap 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 Small Cap Equity Fund was 63.53%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 991 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.53%Mar 2009 | 3y 2mo | 3y 11mo | 7y 2moDec 2005 - Feb 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.83%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 7mo 21d | 2y 2moSep 2018 - Nov 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -39.80%Feb 2016 | 2y 2mo | 1y 11mo | 4y 1moDec 2013 - Jan 2018 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -37.80%Oct 2002 | 5mo 25d | 1y 25d | 1y 6moApr 2002 - Nov 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -33.95%Jun 2022 | 6mo 5d | 3y 5mo | 3y 12moDec 2021 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GSCYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.53% | -56.78% | -6.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.07% | -9.10% | -1.97% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.51% | -18.90% | -7.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -33.95% | -25.43% | -8.52% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.83% | -33.92% | -6.91% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.12% | -10.71% | -4.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.98% | 2.03% | +0.95% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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