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ISIN
US38143H8455
Inception Date
Nov 3, 2003
Min. Investment
$1,000,000
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

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Performance

GSGDX Performance Chart

Goldman Sachs Investment Grade Credit Fund (GSGDX) is up 0.7% since the beginning of the year. GSGDX is currently trading at $8 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GSGDX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,006.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Goldman Sachs Investment Grade Credit Fund (GSGDX) has returned 0.65% so far this year and 5.83% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GSGDX has returned 2.78% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.


Goldman Sachs Investment Grade Credit Fund

1D
0.25%
1M
1.29%
YTD
0.65%
6M
1.18%
1Y
5.83%
3Y*
5.18%
5Y*
0.12%
10Y*
2.78%

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

GSGDX Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2004, GSGDX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.33%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 17.5 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +6.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, GSGDX closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2020 with a return of +2.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -4.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.28%1.25%-2.27%0.66%0.78%0.00%0.65%
20250.66%2.28%-0.46%-0.22%0.16%2.05%0.03%1.14%1.39%0.52%0.64%-0.21%8.23%
20240.00%-1.36%0.95%-2.50%1.95%0.38%2.53%1.49%1.73%-2.51%1.52%-2.06%1.93%
20234.49%-3.04%3.06%0.84%-1.27%0.50%0.24%-1.14%-2.69%-2.38%6.12%4.26%8.81%
2022-3.23%-2.03%-2.76%-5.69%0.52%-3.63%3.27%-3.10%-5.54%-0.72%5.21%-0.58%-17.33%
2021-1.25%-2.05%-1.70%1.19%0.64%1.77%1.34%-0.08%-1.09%0.22%0.01%0.11%-0.97%

Benchmark Metrics

Goldman Sachs Investment Grade Credit Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.18%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2004.

  • This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (22.31%) than losses (18.58%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of -0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
  • R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
4.18%
Beta
-0.01
0.00
Upside Capture
22.31%
Downside Capture
18.58%

Expense Ratio

GSGDX has an expense ratio of 0.38%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GSGDX ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% 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.


GSGDX Risk / Return Rank: 2525
Overall Rank
GSGDX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2525
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GSGDX Sortino Ratio Rank: 2727
Sortino Ratio Rank
GSGDX Omega Ratio Rank: 2424
Omega Ratio Rank
GSGDX Calmar Ratio Rank: 2424
Calmar Ratio Rank
GSGDX Martin Ratio Rank: 2525
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Goldman Sachs Investment Grade Credit Fund (GSGDX) 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.


GSGDXBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-0.68

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-0.75

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.24

1.37

-0.13

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.71

2.78

-1.08

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

5.63

12.44

-6.81

Dividends

Dividend History

Goldman Sachs Investment Grade Credit Fund provided a 4.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.39 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%5.00%5.50%6.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.6020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.39$0.39$0.31$0.29$0.21$0.49$0.43$0.57$0.31$0.30$0.30$0.33

Dividend yield

4.82%4.75%3.94%3.52%2.74%5.10%4.18%5.89%3.56%3.19%3.38%3.76%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Goldman Sachs Investment Grade Credit Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.16
2025$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.39
2024$0.03$0.03$0.01$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.31
2023$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.29
2022$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.21
2021$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.24$0.49

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 Goldman Sachs Investment Grade Credit 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 Investment Grade Credit Fund was 23.48%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Goldman Sachs Investment Grade Credit Fund drawdown is 1.36%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-23.48%Oct 2022
1y 1mo
4y 9moSep 2021 - now
COVID crash2020
-18.89%Mar 2020
10d3mo 15d
3mo 25dMar 2020 - Jul 2020
Financial crisis2007–2009
-18.71%Nov 2008
10mo 5d9mo 13d
1y 7moJan 2008 - Sep 2009
2013 pullback2013
-6.90%Aug 2013
3mo 21d7mo 21d
11mo 12dMay 2013 - Apr 2014
2004 pullback2004
-6.06%May 2004
2mo 4d4mo 6d
6mo 10dMar 2004 - Sep 2004

Drawdown Indicators


GSGDXBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-23.48%

-56.78%

+33.30%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-3.52%

-9.10%

+5.58%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-6.98%

-18.90%

+11.92%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-23.48%

-25.43%

+1.95%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-23.48%

-33.92%

+10.44%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-1.36%

-1.80%

+0.44%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-3.87%

-10.71%

+6.84%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

1.06%

2.03%

-0.97%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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