About GSGDX
Goldman Sachs Investment Grade Credit Fund Institutional Shares is an open-end mutual fund specializing in the investment grade credit sector. Its primary objective is to preserve capital and achieve capital appreciation by maintaining a diversified portfolio concentrated mainly in investment grade bonds issued by large, U.S.-based entities such as corporations, financial institutions, industrials, and utilities. The fund employs rigorous credit analysis and active risk management to uphold credit quality, targeting issuers with strong financial fundamentals. A notable feature is its institutional share class structure, designed for large investors, with a relatively low expense ratio and a minimum initial investment requirement, making it suitable for institutions seeking cost-effective exposure to the U.S. investment grade bond market. The fund’s holdings are primarily corporate bonds, with a small allocation to cash and derivatives to manage duration and further mitigate risk. By focusing on higher-quality debt instruments, the fund plays a significant role in providing liquidity, stable income, and diversification within fixed-income allocations for large-scale investors and fiduciaries.
Fund Family Goldman Sachs
Category Corporate Bond
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol GSGDX
Share Class Institutional
Index Bloomberg U.S. Credit TR
GSGDX had a total return of 5.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.35%.
