About GSBIX
The Goldman Sachs Income Builder Fund Institutional Class is a multi-asset mutual fund managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Its primary objective is to provide a combination of sustainable income and long-term capital appreciation while targeting lower volatility compared to the broader equity market. The fund typically maintains a strategic allocation of approximately 60% to fixed income securities and 40% to equities, with flexibility to adjust allocations by up to 15% in either direction. Investments span a diversified mix of asset types, including bonds, high-dividend stocks, preferred equities, and options strategies to enhance income. The fund serves institutions seeking regular, monthly distributions and reduced equity risk, combining both domestic and global exposures. Known for its robust risk management and multi-asset approach, the fund plays a significant role for investors looking to balance yield, stability, and growth potential in a single investment vehicle. Since its inception in 1997, it has established a track record for conservative, income-oriented portfolio construction and is designed to appeal to organizations and large accounts committed to long-term, balanced income strategies.
Fund Family Goldman Sachs
Category Allocation--30% to 50% Equity
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol GSBIX
Share Class Institutional
Index Russell 1000 Value TR
GSBIX had a total return of 13.04% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 11.02%.
