About GCSIX
The Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund Institutional Class is an open-end mutual fund that seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in small-capitalization companies based in the United States. The fund emphasizes broad diversification, allocating at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities of small-cap U.S. issuers, and can include foreign companies traded on U.S. exchanges. Notably, its investment approach follows a "small blend" strategy, aiming to balance exposure across both growth and value stocks within the small-cap sector.
Managed by an experienced team at Goldman Sachs, the fund demonstrates a disciplined investment process and maintains a competitive cost structure, with an expense ratio notably lower than most peers. Its portfolio includes companies from diverse sectors, such as technology, consumer defensive, industrials, and healthcare, ensuring wide industry representation. The fund has a relatively high portfolio turnover, reflecting an active management style. This institutional share class is tailored for larger investors, offering a minimum initial investment requirement and a focus on cost efficiency. By targeting the dynamic small-cap segment, the fund plays a meaningful role for investors seeking potential growth opportunities across the broader spectrum of the U.S. equity market.
Fund Family Goldman Sachs
Category Small Blend
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol GCSIX
Share Class Institutional
Index Russell 2000 TR
GCSIX had a total return of 19.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 8.40%.
