- ISIN
- US38141W1099
- CUSIP
- 38141W109
- Issuer
- Goldman Sachs
- Inception Date
- Aug 1, 1991
- Category
- Global Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
GSGIX Performance Chart
Goldman Sachs Global Core Fixed Income Fund (GSGIX) is up 0.5% since the beginning of the year. GSGIX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GSGIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $997.
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Returns By Period
Goldman Sachs Global Core Fixed Income Fund (GSGIX) has returned 0.49% so far this year and 3.77% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GSGIX has returned 1.74% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Goldman Sachs Global Core Fixed Income Fund
- 1D
- 0.09%
- 1M
- 1.07%
- YTD
- 0.49%
- 6M
- 1.00%
- 1Y
- 3.77%
- 3Y*
- 3.61%
- 5Y*
- -0.07%
- 10Y*
- 1.74%
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%
GSGIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1992, GSGIX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.35%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.5 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +3.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -3.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, GSGIX closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 31, 2013 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst single day was Dec 30, 2003 at -3.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.24% | 1.37% | -2.24% | 0.27% | 0.71% | 0.18% | 0.49% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.63% | 1.14% | -0.61% | 0.79% | -0.36% | 0.98% | -0.11% | 0.77% | 0.68% | 0.95% | 0.16% | -0.02% | 5.09% |
| 2024 | -0.23% | -0.99% | 0.84% | -1.94% | 1.07% | 0.62% | 2.39% | 0.88% | 1.13% | -1.79% | 1.58% | -2.57% | 0.86% |
| 2023 | 2.94% | -1.78% | 2.25% | 0.46% | -0.35% | -0.17% | 0.19% | -0.36% | -1.97% | -0.71% | 3.66% | 3.44% | 7.66% |
| 2022 | -1.67% | -1.74% | -2.11% | -3.14% | -0.12% | -2.59% | 2.75% | -2.80% | -3.91% | -0.12% | 3.14% | -1.22% | -12.98% |
| 2021 | -0.72% | -2.25% | -0.59% | 0.50% | 0.24% | 0.37% | 1.19% | -0.11% | -0.85% | -0.86% | 0.70% | -0.20% | -2.59% |
Benchmark Metrics
Goldman Sachs Global Core Fixed Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.34%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1992.
- This fund captured 13.75% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -1.40%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated 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
- 4.34%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 13.75%
- Downside Capture
- -1.40%
Expense Ratio
GSGIX has an expense ratio of 0.91%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GSGIX ranks 17 for risk / return — in the bottom 17% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Goldman Sachs Global Core Fixed Income Fund (GSGIX) 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.
| GSGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.86 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.05 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.37 | -0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.20 | 2.78 | -1.59 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.35 | 12.44 | -9.09 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Goldman Sachs Global Core Fixed Income Fund provided a 3.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.34 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.34 | $0.35 | $0.30 | $0.24 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.67 | $0.53 | $0.15 | $0.21 | $0.17 | $0.72 |
Dividend yield | 3.00% | 3.01% | 2.64% | 2.12% | 1.60% | 1.32% | 5.04% | 4.13% | 1.28% | 1.74% | 1.40% | 5.97% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Goldman Sachs Global Core Fixed Income 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 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 | $0.35 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.30 |
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.24 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.06 | $0.17 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.06 | $0.17 |
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 Global Core Fixed Income 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 Global Core Fixed Income Fund was 19.90%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Goldman Sachs Global Core Fixed Income Fund drawdown is 4.86%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -19.90%Oct 2022 | 1y 10mo | — | 5y 6moDec 2020 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -8.16%Oct 2008 | 8mo 24d | 8mo 4d | 1y 4moJan 2008 - Jun 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -7.47%Mar 2020 | 9d | 2mo 11d | 2mo 20dMar 2020 - May 2020 |
1994 pullback1994 | -7.47%Sep 1994 | 7mo 21d | 7mo 21d | 1y 3moJan 1994 - May 1995 |
2004 pullback2004 | -6.53%Jun 2004 | 12mo 4d | 11mo 14d | 1y 11moJun 2003 - May 2005 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GSGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.90% | -56.78% | +36.88% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.18% | -9.10% | +5.92% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.49% | -18.90% | +14.41% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.27% | -25.43% | +8.16% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.90% | -33.92% | +14.02% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.86% | -1.80% | -3.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.70% | -10.71% | +8.01% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.13% | 2.03% | -0.90% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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