GLDYX vs. GGIZX
Compare and contrast key facts about GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund (GLDYX) and GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund (GGIZX).
GLDYX is managed by GuideStone Funds. It was launched on Aug 27, 2001. GGIZX is managed by GuideStone Funds. It was launched on Aug 26, 2001.
Performance
GLDYX vs. GGIZX - Performance Comparison
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GLDYX vs. GGIZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLDYX GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund | 0.09% | 5.66% | 4.81% | 5.09% | -4.42% | -0.47% | 3.39% | 4.00% | 1.83% | 1.69% |
GGIZX GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund | -1.92% | 12.49% | 8.34% | 12.32% | -15.60% | 6.94% | 10.66% | 17.36% | -4.88% | 12.31% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GLDYX achieves a 0.09% return, which is significantly higher than GGIZX's -1.92% return. Over the past 10 years, GLDYX has underperformed GGIZX with an annualized return of 2.27%, while GGIZX has yielded a comparatively higher 5.87% annualized return.
GLDYX
- 1D
- 0.08%
- 1M
- -0.42%
- YTD
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 1.20%
- 1Y
- 4.10%
- 3Y*
- 4.71%
- 5Y*
- 2.06%
- 10Y*
- 2.27%
GGIZX
- 1D
- 1.56%
- 1M
- -3.69%
- YTD
- -1.92%
- 6M
- -0.56%
- 1Y
- 9.09%
- 3Y*
- 8.79%
- 5Y*
- 3.56%
- 10Y*
- 5.87%
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GLDYX vs. GGIZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GLDYX has a 0.34% expense ratio, which is lower than GGIZX's 0.38% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GLDYX vs. GGIZX — Risk / Return Rank
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GLDYX vs. GGIZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund (GLDYX) and GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund (GGIZX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| GLDYX | GGIZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.86 | 1.13 | +1.73 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.57 | 1.61 | +2.96 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.67 | 1.23 | +0.44 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.03 | 1.51 | +2.52 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.82 | 6.29 | +11.53 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| GLDYX | GGIZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.86 | 1.13 | +1.73 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.15 | 0.43 | +0.72 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.47 | 0.68 | +0.79 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.65 | 0.50 | +0.15 |
Correlation
The correlation between GLDYX and GGIZX is 0.06, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
GLDYX vs. GGIZX - Dividend Comparison
GLDYX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.11%, less than GGIZX's 8.38% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLDYX GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund | 4.11% | 4.32% | 4.31% | 3.36% | 1.72% | 1.02% | 1.70% | 2.49% | 2.87% | 1.60% | 1.66% | 1.03% |
GGIZX GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund | 8.38% | 8.22% | 4.40% | 4.06% | 7.00% | 5.66% | 4.76% | 6.52% | 4.46% | 2.42% | 3.23% | 16.23% |
Drawdowns
GLDYX vs. GGIZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GLDYX drawdown since its inception was -11.73%, smaller than the maximum GGIZX drawdown of -36.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GLDYX and GGIZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GLDYX | GGIZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.73% | -36.00% | +24.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.04% | -6.26% | +5.22% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -6.68% | -21.33% | +14.65% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -6.68% | -21.33% | +14.65% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.65% | -4.32% | +3.67% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.17% | -4.42% | +2.25% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.23% | 1.51% | -1.28% |
Volatility
GLDYX vs. GGIZX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund (GLDYX) is 0.61%, while GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund (GGIZX) has a volatility of 3.45%. This indicates that GLDYX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than GGIZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GLDYX | GGIZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.61% | 3.45% | -2.84% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 0.93% | 5.07% | -4.14% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.44% | 8.36% | -6.92% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 1.81% | 8.34% | -6.53% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 1.55% | 8.66% | -7.11% |