About GSIEX
The Goldman Sachs International Equity ESG Fund is an actively managed mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation through investments in a diversified portfolio of equity securities from non-U.S. issuers. Its investment strategy emphasizes companies that meet defined environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, incorporating ESG analysis alongside traditional financial factors in security selection. The fund spans multiple sectors, with significant allocations to financial services, healthcare, consumer defensive, utilities, and technology, and its top holdings include prominent international firms such as Zurich Insurance Group, AstraZeneca, and Nestlé. Classified under the "Foreign Large Blend" category, it generally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equities and maintains a large blend style, targeting companies with stable growth potential from developed markets outside the United States. Managed by experienced professionals, the fund supports a rigorous process aiming to balance ESG considerations with competitive market returns, playing a significant role in the responsible investment landscape and appealing to institutional investors with a minimum initial investment requirement.
Fund Family Goldman Sachs
Category Foreign Large Blend
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol GSIEX
Share Class Institutional
Index MSCI EAFE NR USD
GSIEX had a total return of 16.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 5.26%.
