- ISIN
- US38141W5967
- CUSIP
- 38141W596
- Issuer
- Goldman Sachs
- Inception Date
- Dec 1, 1992
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities, ESG
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
GSIFX Performance Chart
Goldman Sachs International Equity ESG Fund Class A (GSIFX) is up 7.8% since the beginning of the year. GSIFX is currently trading at $35 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GSIFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,384.
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Returns By Period
Goldman Sachs International Equity ESG Fund Class A (GSIFX) has returned 7.76% so far this year and 16.94% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GSIFX has returned 9.72% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Goldman Sachs International Equity ESG Fund Class A
- 1D
- 0.96%
- 1M
- 1.65%
- YTD
- 7.76%
- 6M
- 7.90%
- 1Y
- 16.94%
- 3Y*
- 11.07%
- 5Y*
- 6.72%
- 10Y*
- 9.72%
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%
GSIFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 1993, GSIFX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +20.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, GSIFX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.68% | 4.97% | -8.82% | 6.89% | 2.37% | 1.20% | 7.76% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.02% | 2.26% | -0.53% | 5.27% | 4.26% | 2.61% | -3.76% | 3.24% | 1.51% | 0.16% | 1.10% | 2.16% | 25.51% |
| 2024 | -0.94% | 1.55% | 4.14% | -4.48% | 6.23% | -3.32% | 4.42% | 3.74% | 0.27% | -5.92% | 0.14% | -4.61% | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 9.02% | -2.08% | 2.68% | 3.35% | -3.25% | 2.85% | 1.63% | -3.69% | -4.18% | -4.53% | 8.77% | 5.15% | 15.44% |
| 2022 | -5.55% | -3.47% | -1.11% | -5.85% | 0.04% | -9.78% | 8.61% | -6.80% | -9.81% | 6.99% | 11.94% | -1.74% | -17.69% |
| 2021 | -2.70% | 3.01% | 1.10% | 3.68% | 4.68% | -1.45% | 2.11% | 3.44% | -3.19% | 4.02% | -4.79% | 5.91% | 16.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
Goldman Sachs International Equity ESG Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 0.03%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 1993.
- This fund participated in 97.76% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 84.49% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.03%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.53
- Upside Capture
- 84.49%
- Downside Capture
- 97.76%
Expense Ratio
GSIFX has a high expense ratio of 1.35%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GSIFX ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% 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 International Equity ESG Fund Class A (GSIFX) 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.
| GSIFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.03 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.28 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.37 | -0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.30 | 2.78 | -1.48 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.98 | 12.44 | -7.46 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Goldman Sachs International Equity ESG Fund Class A provided a 2.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.70 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.70 | $0.70 | $0.60 | $0.37 | $0.19 | $1.80 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.46 | $0.20 |
Dividend yield | 2.03% | 2.18% | 2.30% | 1.37% | 0.82% | 6.29% | 0.00% | 1.67% | 1.45% | 1.25% | 2.79% | 1.16% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Goldman Sachs International Equity ESG Fund Class A. 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 | $0.70 | $0.70 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.60 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.37 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.19 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.80 | $1.80 |
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 International Equity ESG Fund Class A. 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 International Equity ESG Fund Class A was 59.25%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2268 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -59.25%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 9y 6d | 10y 26dNov 2007 - Nov 2017 |
2003 bear market2003 | -56.04%Mar 2003 | 2y 11mo | 3y 1mo | 6y 21dMar 2000 - Apr 2006 |
COVID crash2020 | -35.00%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 6d | 6mo 15dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -31.94%Sep 2022 | 10mo 22d | 1y 7mo | 2y 6moNov 2021 - May 2024 |
1998 bear market1998 | -27.84%Oct 1998 | 2mo 16d | 10mo 29d | 1y 1moJul 1998 - Aug 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GSIFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.25% | -56.78% | -2.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.15% | -9.10% | -3.05% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.83% | -18.90% | +5.07% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.94% | -25.43% | -6.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.00% | -33.92% | -1.08% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.21% | -10.71% | -4.50% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.17% | 2.03% | +1.14% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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