About GSOUX
Goldman Sachs Government Income Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund focused primarily on providing income and preserving capital through investments in U.S. government securities. The fund targets both U.S. Treasury obligations and securities issued or guaranteed by federal agencies and instrumentalities, as well as select repurchase agreements backed by government securities. By concentrating in high credit quality fixed income instruments, the fund aims to deliver consistent income with moderate sensitivity to changes in interest rates, making it part of the intermediate government bond category.
The portfolio typically features a diversified mix of over 300 bond holdings, including U.S. Treasury notes and bonds, government-related mortgage-backed and agency securities, such as those issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association and Government National Mortgage Association. The fund is managed with an emphasis on risk management and liquidity, catering to institutional and retirement investors seeking stable returns without significant equity market exposure. Given its competitive expense ratio and focus on government-backed securities, the fund plays a meaningful role for investors seeking steady income, capital stability, and diversification within the broader fixed income market.
Fund Family Goldman Sachs
Category Intermediate Government
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol GSOUX
Share Class Class R6 Shares
Index Bloomberg U.S. Government Mortgage TR
GSOUX had a total return of 7.02% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 3.72%.
