About GSPAX
Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on generating income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in large-cap, dividend-paying U.S. companies. The fund seeks to balance income generation and participation in equity market growth, utilizing a portfolio that closely mirrors the sector and industry weights of the S&P 500 Index while maintaining a modest emphasis on higher-yield stocks. To enhance income, the fund employs an options strategy, systematically selling index call options on a portion of its equity holdings—typically covering 20% to 40% of the portfolio. The investment approach results in a diversified allocation across sectors, with technology, finance, and consumer segments representing significant weights. Notable holdings include major U.S. corporations such as Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. By blending traditional equity exposure with derivative income strategies, the fund offers investors a blend of yield, risk management, and equity market participation, positioning it as a distinctive solution in the derivative income category for those seeking consistent payouts alongside growth potential.
Fund Family Goldman Sachs
Category Derivative Income
Performance Rating High
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol GSPAX
Share Class Class A
Index S&P 500 TR
GSPAX had a total return of 11.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 14.43%.
