Goldman Sachs International Equity ESG Fund Class R6 (GSIWX)
| Fund Assets | 1.02B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.85% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 43.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.70 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.20% |
| Dividend Growth | 57.23% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 31.74 |
| YTD Return | 19.10% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.62% |
| 5-Year Return | 76.78% |
| 52-Week Low | 25.90 |
| 52-Week High | 32.11 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 39 |
| Inception Date | Feb 26, 2016 |
About GSIWX
The Goldman Sachs International Equity ESG Fund Class R6 is an international equity mutual fund that prioritizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in its investment process. Managed by a seasoned team at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, the fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of non-U.S. companies that demonstrate strong adherence to ESG criteria. Its investment approach seeks to identify firms with robust sustainability practices across developed markets outside the United States, aiming to deliver long-term capital appreciation while promoting responsible business conduct. This fund stands out by integrating ESG analysis directly into security selection, potentially favoring companies with lower environmental impact, superior governance standards, and positive social contributions. It conducts active ownership practices, including proxy voting on ESG issues to influence company behavior. The fund typically maintains a core portfolio diversified across regions and sectors, reflecting its broad international mandate. By combining traditional financial analysis with ESG screening, it plays a significant role for investors emphasizing both global diversification and sustainability in their investment strategy.
Performance
GSIWX had a total return of 15.62% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.09%.
Top 10 Holdings
35.04% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | AD | 4.52% |
| Zurich Insurance Group AG | ZURN | 3.92% |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc | 8316 | 3.70% |
| BNP Paribas SA | BNP | 3.50% |
| NovaGold Resources Inc. | NG | 3.50% |
| RELX PLC | REL | 3.32% |
| Cellnex Telecom SA | CLNX | 3.31% |
| Nestle SA | NESN | 3.13% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 3.09% |
| Iberdrola SA | IBE | 3.04% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.7044 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.448 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.2476 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.4021 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $1.4754 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.0733 | Dec 21, 2020 |