About GIIYX
GuideStone Funds International Equity Index Fund Institutional Class is a foreign large blend mutual fund designed to replicate the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index, which measures equity market performance in developed markets excluding the US and Canada. The fund uses a free float-adjusted market capitalization index strategy to provide broad exposure to international developed equities across sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer defensive, energy, consumer cyclical, and financial services. Key holdings include multinational corporations like ASML Holding NV, SAP SE, Roche Holding AG, Nestle SA, Shell PLC, Toyota Motor Corp, and HSBC Holdings PLC. With a low expense ratio of 0.20%, the fund targets institutional investors and maintains a turnover rate of 9%, demonstrating cost efficiency and a focus on long-term strategy. This fund plays a significant role in international equity diversification by offering exposure to global developed markets, making it a core component of institutional portfolios seeking growth and income through dividend distributions and capital gains.
Fund Family GuideStone Funds
Category Foreign Large Blend
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol GIIYX
Share Class Institutional
Index MSCI EAFE TR USD
GIIYX had a total return of 33.13% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.28%.
