GuideStone Funds Defensive Market Strategies Fund Investor Class (GDMZX)
| Fund Assets | 1.36B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.92% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 86.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.34% |
| Dividend Growth | 369.69% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.87 |
| YTD Return | 3.30% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.55% |
| 5-Year Return | 18.00% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.64 |
| 52-Week High | 12.97 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.66 |
| Holdings | 264 |
| Inception Date | Sep 1, 2011 |
About GDMZX
The GuideStone Funds Defensive Market Strategies Fund Investor Class is a mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation with lower volatility than the broader equity market. Employing a multi-manager, multi-strategy approach, the fund blends exposures to equities, convertible securities, options, and government bonds, aiming to deliver equity-like returns while reducing risk across full market cycles. Its allocations span both large-cap equities and fixed income, resulting in a diversified portfolio that targets a beta significantly below that of the S&P 500 Index. By combining active management, U.S.-focused allocation, and risk-efficient strategies, the fund is structured to help investors navigate market volatility and achieve more consistent return streams. The fund is frequently used as a core holding for investors seeking moderate risk, a complement to traditional equity or smart beta strategies, or as an alternative to more complex multi-strategy funds. Its structure and purpose make it especially suitable for medium- to long-term investors looking to participate in market growth without the full risk of equity markets.
Performance
GDMZX had a total return of 6.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.83%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| GDMYX | Institutional | 0.65% |
Top 10 Holdings
75.77% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Future on S&P 500 | n/a | 14.70% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4% | T.4 12.15.25 | 9.12% |
| United States Treasury Notes 3.5% | T.3.5 09.15.25 | 8.85% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.625% | T.4.625 03.15.26 | 7.99% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 09.02.25 | 6.77% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.125% | T.4.125 06.15.26 | 6.13% |
| GuideStone Funds - Money Market Fund | GMYXX | 6.01% |
| United States Treasury Notes 0.75% | T.0.75 01.31.28 | 5.60% |
| United States Treasury Notes 1.125% | T.1.125 02.28.27 | 5.57% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 07.10.25 | 5.02% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.269 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.1618 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.79181 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.1878 | Jun 21, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $0.0725 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | $0.1603 | Jun 16, 2023 |