GuideStone Funds Defensive Market Strategies Fund Investor Class (GDMZX)

Fund Assets	1.30B
Expense Ratio	0.922%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	68.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.23
Dividend Yield	1.79%
Dividend Growth	-16.89%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jun 18, 2026

Previous Close	12.59
YTD Return	8.96%
1-Year Return	11.37%
5-Year Return	13.55%
52-Week Low	11.19
52-Week High	12.67
Beta (5Y)	0.68
Holdings	253
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.

• Fund Family: GuideStone Funds
• Category: Options Trading
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: GDMZX
• Share Class: Investor
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

GDMZX had a total return of 11.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.40%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
GDMYX	Institutional	0.64%

Top 10 Holdings

84.93% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
United States Treasury Bills 0%	B.0 12.24.26	16.72%
Future on S&P 500	n/a	13.15%
United States Treasury Notes 4.625%	T.4.625 09.15.26	8.33%
United States Treasury Notes 4.375%	T.4.375 12.15.26	8.27%
United States Treasury Notes 4.25%	T.4.25 03.15.27	8.24%
United States Treasury Notes 4.625%	T.4.625 06.15.27	8.20%
GuideStone Funds Money Market Instl	GMYXX	6.34%
Call On S&P 500 Jan31	n/a	5.38%
5 Year Treasury Note Future Dec 26	n/a	5.24%
2 Year Treasury Note Future Dec 26	n/a	5.05%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jun 18, 2026	$0.0903	Jun 18, 2026
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

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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