GuideStone Funds Defensive Market Strategies Fund Investor Class (GDMZX)
| Fund Assets | 1.22B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.92% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 68.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.17 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.26% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.53% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.41 |
| YTD Return | -2.14% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.64% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.00% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.64 |
| 52-Week High | 12.59 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.67 |
| Holdings | 245 |
| 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 9.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.85%.
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
91.15% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| GuideStone Funds - Money Market Fund | GMYXX | 19.71% |
| Future on S&P 500 | n/a | 12.88% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.625% | T.4.625 03.15.26 | 9.13% |
| OPT. S&P 5 P 6925 27/2/26 | n/a | 8.60% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.375% | T.4.375 12.15.26 | 8.14% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.625% | T.4.625 09.15.26 | 8.13% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.125% | T.4.125 06.15.26 | 7.40% |
| 5 Year Treasury Note Future June 26 | n/a | 6.48% |
| Call On S&P 500 Jan31 | n/a | 5.76% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 03.03.26 | 4.94% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.1361 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.76521 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| 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 |