N-CSRS 1 d703369dncsrs.htm GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST Goldman Sachs Trust

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-05349

 

Goldman Sachs Trust

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

71 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606

 

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Caroline Kraus, Esq.    Copies to:
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC    Geoffrey R.T. Kenyon, Esq.
200 West Street    Dechert LLP
New York, New York 10282    100 Oliver Street
   40th Floor
   Boston, MA 02110-2605

 

(Name and address of agents for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 655-4400

 

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

 

Date of reporting period: June 30, 2021

 

 

ITEM 1.

REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.

 

    

The Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders is filed herewith.


Goldman Sachs Funds

 

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Semi-Annual Report      

June 30, 2021

 
     

Fund of Funds Portfolios

     

Balanced Strategy

     

Growth and Income Strategy

     

Growth Strategy

     

Satellite Strategies

 

 

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Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds Portfolios

 

 

BALANCED STRATEGY

 

 

GROWTH AND INCOME STRATEGY

 

 

GROWTH STRATEGY

 

 

SATELLITE STRATEGIES

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Fund Basics

    1  

Schedules of Investments

    13  

Financial Statements

    22  

Financial Highlights

 

Balanced Strategy

    28  

Growth and Income Strategy

    36  

Growth Strategy

    44  

Satellite Strategies

    52  

Notes to Financial Statements

    60  

Other Information

    87  

 

     
NOT FDIC-INSURED   May Lose Value   No Bank Guarantee


FUND BASICS

 

Balanced Strategy

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021   Portfolio Total Return
(based on NAV)1
     Balanced Strategy
Composite Index2
     Bloomberg Barclays Global
Aggregate Bond Index
     MSCI ACWI
Index
 
  Class A     5.39      3.90      1.52      12.30
  Class C     4.99        3.90        1.52        12.30  
  Institutional     5.65        3.90        1.52        12.30  
  Service     5.40        3.90        1.52        12.30  
  Investor     5.54        3.90        1.52        12.30  
  Class R6     5.66        3.90        1.52        12.30  
  Class R     5.30        3.90        1.52        12.30  
    Class P     5.57        3.90        1.52        12.30  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Portfolio (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Portfolio’s performance assumes the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Portfolio’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The Balanced Strategy Composite Index (“Balanced Composite”) is a composite representation prepared by the Investment Adviser of the performance of the Portfolio’s asset classes weighted according to their respective weightings in the Portfolio’s target range. The Balanced Composite is comprised of a blend of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (Gross, USD, Hedged) (“Bloomberg Barclays Global Index”) (60%) and the MSCI All Country World Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (“MSCI® ACWI Index”) (40%). The Bloomberg Barclays Global Index is an unmanaged index, provides a broad-based measure of the global investment grade fixed-rate debt markets and covers the most liquid portion of the global investment grade fixed-rate bond market, including government, credit and collateralized securities. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index. The MSCI® ACWI Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI ACWI captures large and mid cap representation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) and 26 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. DM countries include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the US. EM countries include: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Portfolio’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.gsamfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 

1


FUND BASICS

 

LOGO

 

3    Strategic allocation is the process of determining the areas of the global markets in which to invest, and in what long-term proportion, for each underlying fund. Our global approach attempts to generate strong long-term returns across geographies and asset classes, and is determined through a careful review of market opportunities and risk/return tradeoffs. On a monthly basis or as needed, we shift assets around the strategic allocation, over and under-weighting asset classes and countries relative to the neutral starting point, seeking to benefit from changing short-term conditions in global capital markets. This is called tactical asset allocation. The percentage shown for each underlying fund reflects the value of that underlying fund as a percentage of net assets of the Portfolio. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to rounding and/or the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

4    Generally, dynamic fund weightings are rebalanced approximately monthly, but they may be rebalanced more or less frequently at the discretion of the Investment Adviser based on the market environment and its macro views. The weightings in the chart above reflect the allocations as of June 30, 2021. Actual Fund weighting in the Portfolio may differ from the figures shown above due to rounding, differences in returns of the underlying funds, or both. The above figures are not indicative of future allocations.

 

2


FUND BASICS

 

OVERALL UNDERLYING FUND WEIGHTINGS5
Percentage of Net Assets

 

LOGO

 

 

5    The Portfolio is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. The percentage shown for each underlying fund reflects the value of that underlying fund as a percentage of net assets of the Portfolio. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to rounding and/or the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. The graph depicts the Portfolio’s investments but may not represent the Portfolio’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

For more information about the Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about the Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

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FUND BASICS

 

Growth and Income Strategy

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021   Portfolio Total Return
(based on NAV)1
    

Growth and Income
Strategy

Composite Index2

     Bloomberg Barclays
Global Aggregate
Bond Index
     MSCI ACWI
Index
 
  Class A     8.61      6.67      1.52      12.30
  Class C     8.24        6.67        1.52        12.30  
  Institutional     8.83        6.67        1.52        12.30  
  Service     8.49        6.67        1.52        12.30  
  Investor     8.71        6.67        1.52        12.30  
  Class R6     8.84        6.67        1.52        12.30  
  Class R     8.46        6.67        1.52        12.30  
    Class P     8.84        6.67        1.52        12.30  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Portfolio (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Portfolio’s performance assumes the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Portfolio’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The Growth and Income Strategy Composite Index (“Growth and Income Composite”) is a composite representation prepared by the Investment Adviser of the performance of the Portfolio’s asset classes weighted according to their respective weightings in the Portfolio’s target range. The Growth and Income Composite is comprised of a blend of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (Gross, USD, Hedged) (“Bloomberg Barclays Global Index”) (40%) and the MSCI All Country World Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (“MSCI® ACWI Index”) (60%). The Growth and Income Composite figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. The Bloomberg Barclays Global Index is an unmanaged index, provides a broad-based measure of the global investment-grade fixed-rate debt markets and covers the most liquid portion of the global investment grade fixed-rate bond market, including government, credit and collateralized securities. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index. The MSCI ACWI captures large and mid cap representation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) and 26 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. DM countries include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the US. EM countries include: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Portfolio’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.gsamfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 

4


FUND BASICS

 

LOGO

 

3    Strategic allocation is the process of determining the areas of the global markets in which to invest, and in what long-term proportion, for each underlying fund. Our global approach attempts to generate strong long-term returns across geographies and asset classes, and is determined through a careful review of market opportunities and risk/return tradeoffs. On a monthly basis or as needed, we shift assets around the strategic allocation, over and under-weighting asset classes and countries relative to the neutral starting point, seeking to benefit from changing short-term conditions in global capital markets. This is called tactical asset allocation.

 

4    Generally, dynamic fund weightings are rebalanced approximately monthly, but they may be rebalanced more or less frequently at the discretion of the Investment Adviser based on the market environment and its macro views. The weightings in the chart above reflect the allocations as of June 30, 2021. Actual underlying fund weighting in the Portfolio may differ from the figures shown above due to rounding, differences in returns of the underlying funds, or both. The above figures are not indicative of future allocations.

 

5


FUND BASICS

 

OVERALL UNDERLYING FUND WEIGHTINGS5
Percentage of Net Assets

 

LOGO

 

 

5    The Portfolio is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. The percentage shown for each underlying fund reflects the value of that underlying fund as a percentage of net assets of the Portfolio. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to rounding and/or the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. The graph depicts the Portfolio’s investments but may not represent the Portfolio’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

For more information about the Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about the Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

6


FUND BASICS

 

Growth Strategy

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021   Portfolio Total Return
(based on NAV)1
    

Growth Strategy

Composite Index2

     Bloomberg Barclays
Global Aggregate
Bond Index
     MSCI ACWI
Index
 
  Class A     11.69      9.47      1.52      12.30
  Class C     11.28        9.47        1.52        12.30  
  Institutional     11.98        9.47        1.52        12.30  
  Service     11.61        9.47        1.52        12.30  
  Investor     11.88        9.47        1.52        12.30  
  Class R6     11.92        9.47        1.52        12.30  
  Class R     11.58        9.47        1.52        12.30  
    Class P     11.92        9.47        1.52        12.30  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Portfolio (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Portfolio’s performance assumes the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Portfolio’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The Growth Strategy Composite Index (“Growth Composite”) is a composite representation prepared by the Investment Advisor of the performance of the Portfolio’s asset classes weighted according to their respective weightings in the Portfolio’s target range. The Growth Composite is comprised of a blend of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (Gross, USD, Hedged) (“Bloomberg Barclays Global Index”) (20%) and the MSCI All Country World Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (“MSCI® ACWI Index”) (80%). The Growth Strategy Composite figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. The Bloomberg Barclays Global Index is an unmanaged index, provides a broad-based measure of the global investment-grade fixed-rate debt markets and covers the most liquid portion of the global investment grade fixed-rate bond market, including government, credit and collateralized securities. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index. The MSCI ACWI captures large and mid cap representation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) and 26 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. DM countries include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the US. EM countries include: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Portfolio’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.gsamfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 

7


FUND BASICS

 

LOGO

 

3    Strategic allocation is the process of determining the areas of the global markets in which to invest, and in what long-term proportion, for each underlying fund. Our global approach attempts to generate strong long-term returns across geographies and asset classes, and is determined through a careful review of market opportunities and risk/return tradeoffs. On a monthly basis or as needed, we shift assets around the strategic allocation, over and under-weighting asset classes and countries relative to the neutral starting point, seeking to benefit from changing short-term conditions in global capital markets. This is called tactical asset allocation.

 

4    Generally, dynamic fund weightings are rebalanced approximately monthly, but they may be rebalanced more or less frequently at the discretion of the Investment Adviser based on the market environment and its macro views. The weightings in the chart above reflect the allocations as of June 30, 2021. Actual underlying fund weighting in the Portfolio may differ from the figures shown above due to rounding, differences in returns of the underlying funds, or both. The above figures are not indicative of future allocations.

 

8


FUND BASICS

 

OVERALL UNDERLYING FUND WEIGHTINGS5
Percentage of Net Assets

 

LOGO

 

 

5    The Portfolio is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. The percentage shown for each underlying fund reflects the value of that underlying fund as a percentage of net assets of the Portfolio. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to rounding and/or the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. The graph depicts the Portfolio’s investments but may not represent the Portfolio’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

For more information about the Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about the Fund’s Investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

9


FUND BASICS

 

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021   Fund Total
Return
(based on
NAV)1
     Satellite
Strategies
Composite Index2
     Bloomberg
Barclays U.S.
Aggregate Bond
Index
    

MSCI® EAFE®
Net Total
Return Index

     S&P 500®
Index
 
  Class A     8.11      6.43      1.60      8.83      15.25
  Class C     7.76        6.43        1.60        8.83        15.25  
  Institutional     8.19        6.43        1.60        8.83        15.25  
  Service     7.92        6.43        1.60        8.83        15.25  
  Investor     8.26        6.43        1.60        8.83        15.25  
  Class R6     8.30        6.43        1.60        8.83        15.25  
  Class R     7.98        6.43        1.60        8.83        15.25  
    Class P     8.30        6.43        1.60        8.83        15.25  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Portfolio (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Portfolio’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Portfolio’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The Satellite Strategies Composite Index (“Satellite Composite”) is a composite representation prepared by the Investment Adviser of the performance of the Portfolio’s asset classes weighted according to their respective weightings in the Portfolio’s target range. The Satellite Composite is comprised of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (40%), the S&P 500® Index (30%), and the MSCI® EAFE® Net Total Return Index (30%). The Satellite Composite figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index represents an unmanaged diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasuries, investment-grade corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The S&P 500® Index is the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index of 500 stocks, an unmanaged index of common stock prices. The unmanaged MSCI® EAFE® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite of securities in 21 developed markets. Developed Markets countries in the MSCI EAFE Index include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Portfolio’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.gsamfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

 

10


FUND BASICS

 

  TARGET RISK-CONTRIBUTION INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO3 AS OF 6/30/21
     Percentage of Investment Portfolio
    LOGO

 

3    Generally, dynamic fund weightings are rebalanced approximately monthly, but they may be rebalanced more or less frequently at the discretion of the Investment Adviser based on the market environment and its macro views. The weightings in the chart above reflect the allocations as of June 30, 2021. Actual underlying fund weighting in the Portfolio may differ from the figures shown above due to rounding, differences in returns of the underlying funds, or both. The above figures are not indicative of future allocations. The percentage shown for each underlying fund reflects the value of that underlying fund as a percentage of net assets of the Portfolio. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to rounding and/or the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

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FUND BASICS

 

OVERALL UNDERLYING FUND WEIGHTINGS4
Percentage of Net Assets

 

LOGO

 

 

4    The Portfolio is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. The percentage shown for each underlying fund reflects the value of that underlying fund as a percentage of net assets of the Portfolio. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to rounding and/or the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. The graph depicts the Portfolio’s investments but may not represent the Portfolio’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

For more information about the Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about the Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS BALANCED STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description       
Value
 
Underlying Funds(a) – 94.1%  
Dynamic – 9.9%  
  2,807,393     Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund – Class R6   $ 29,056,522  
  1,533,395     Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund – Class R6     16,591,337  
  1,502,104     Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund – Class R6     10,574,814  
   

 

 

 
      56,222,673  

 

 

 
Equity – 29.9%  
  3,572,591     Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund – Class R6     88,314,453  
  1,755,980     Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     26,655,771  
  1,861,469     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     24,645,845  
  873,065     Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund – Class R6     12,493,553  
  798,912     Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund – Class R6     10,274,011  
  545,695     Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund – Class R6     6,411,921  
   

 

 

 
      168,795,554  

 

 

 
Exchange Traded Funds – 18.9%  
  625,350     Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF     53,798,861  
  969,154     Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF     53,148,405  
   

 

 

 
      106,947,266  

 

 

 
Fixed Income – 35.4%  
  11,420,574     Goldman Sachs Global Core Fixed Income Fund – Class R6     146,297,555  
  1,558,201     Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund – Class R6     17,124,624  
  1,594,093     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     19,750,809  
  673,186     Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund – Class R6     6,327,953  
  869,660     Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund – Class R6     5,678,882  
  853,426     Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     4,855,995  
   

 

 

 
      200,035,818  

 

 

 
 
TOTAL UNDERLYING FUNDS – 94.1%
(Cost $465,172,255)
  $ 532,001,311  

 

 

 
Shares     Dividend
Rate
      
Value
 
Investment Company(a) – 4.0%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  22,431,770     0.026%   $ 22,431,770  
(Cost $22,431,770)  

 

 

 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 98.1%
(Cost $487,604,025)
  $ 554,433,081  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 1.9%
    10,851,922  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 565,285,003  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

(a)

  Represents an Affiliated issuer.

 

 

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD

 

—Australian Dollar

CHF

 

—Swiss Franc

DKK

 

—Danish Krone

EUR

 

—Euro

GBP

 

—British Pound

HKD

 

—Hong Kong Dollar

ILS

 

—Israeli Shekel

JPY

 

—Japanese Yen

NOK

 

—Norwegian Krone

NZD

 

—New Zealand Dollar

SEK

 

—Swedish Krona

SGD

 

—Singapore Dollar

USD

 

—U.S. Dollar

   

Investment Abbreviation:

ETF

 

—Exchange Traded Fund

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   13


GOLDMAN SACHS BALANCED STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Portfolio had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 

MS & Co. Int. PLC

  SGD     40,000      USD     29,732        09/15/21      $ 14  
  USD     9,712,371      JPY     1,064,000,000        09/15/21        128,716  
  USD     101,337      NZD     140,000        09/15/21        3,500  
  USD     956,327      DKK     5,820,000        09/15/21        26,905  
  USD     246,436      NOK     2,050,000        09/15/21        8,271  
  USD     415,527      SGD     550,000        09/15/21        6,519  
  USD     123,174      ILS     400,000        09/17/21        368  
  USD     1,294,147      HKD     10,040,000        09/15/21        849  
  USD     12,587,743      EUR     10,300,000        09/15/21        355,154  
  USD     2,809,613      AUD     3,630,000        09/15/21        86,404  
  USD     1,385,103      SEK     11,475,000        09/15/21        43,303  
  USD     5,680,236      GBP     4,010,000        09/15/21        132,241  
    USD     3,655,025      CHF     3,280,000        09/15/21        102,800  
TOTAL                                      $ 895,044  

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED LOSS

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Loss
 

MS & Co. Int. PLC

  EUR     140,000      USD     166,874        09/15/21      $ (606
  GBP     240,000      USD     332,485        09/15/21        (436
  HKD     1,410,000      USD     181,670        09/15/21        (41
  AUD     190,000      USD     142,786        09/15/21        (249
  JPY     127,000,000      USD     1,149,624        09/15/21        (5,710
  NOK     50,000      USD     5,844        09/15/21        (35
    NZD     20,000      USD     13,983        09/15/21        (6
TOTAL                                      $ (7,083

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Portfolio had the following futures contracts:

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts:

                 

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     134          09/17/21        $ 28,733,620        $ 466,067  

10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes

     143          09/21/21          18,947,500          109,220  
TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS                                     $ 575,287  

 

14   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS BALANCED STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Portfolio had the following purchased options:

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON FUTURES

 

Description    Exercise
Price
   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Market
Value
     Premiums Paid
(Received) by
Portfolio
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Purchased option contracts

                    

Calls

                    

Eurodollar Futures

   $97.750      03/13/2023        89      $ 222,500      $ 368,238      $ 392,012      $ (23,774

Eurodollar Futures

   97.750      06/19/2023        96        240,000        369,600        391,501        (21,901

Eurodollar Futures

   99.000      12/19/2022        384        960,000        547,200        546,824        376  
TOTAL                    569      $ 1,422,500      $ 1,285,038      $ 1,330,337      $ (45,299

 

 

Abbreviations:

MS & Co. Int. PLC—Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   15


GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH AND INCOME STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description       
Value
 
Underlying Funds(a) – 94.4%  
Dynamic – 7.4%  
  3,795,619     Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund – Class R6   $ 39,284,656  
  2,217,967     Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund – Class R6     23,998,399  
  1,235,011     Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund – Class R6     8,694,477  
   

 

 

 
      71,977,532  

 

 

 
Equity – 40.8%  
  8,174,677     Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund – Class R6     202,078,012  
  5,510,697     Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     83,652,381  
  4,371,680     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     57,881,047  
  1,880,665     Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund – Class R6     26,912,320  
  1,367,348     Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund – Class R6     17,584,091  
  878,980     Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund – Class R6     10,328,014  
   

 

 

 
      398,435,865  

 

 

 
Exchange Traded Funds – 30.0%  
  2,407,185     Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF     207,090,126  
  1,576,107     Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF     86,433,708  
   

 

 

 
      293,523,834  

 

 

 
Fixed Income – 16.2%  
  6,936,258     Goldman Sachs Global Core Fixed Income Fund – Class R6     88,853,467  
  2,908,716     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     36,038,993  
  2,511,510     Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     14,290,491  
  1,515,489     Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund – Class R6     9,896,142  
  982,048     Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund – Class R6     9,231,250  
   

 

 

 
      158,310,343  

 

 

 
  TOTAL UNDERLYING FUNDS – 94.4%  
  (Cost $736,924,317)   $ 922,247,574  

 

 

 
Shares     Dividend
Rate
      
Value
 
Investment Company(a) – 3.8%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  36,836,176     0.026%   $ 36,836,176  
  (Cost $36,836,176)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 98.2%  
  (Cost $773,760,493)   $ 959,083,750  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 1.8%
    17,571,600  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 976,655,350  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

(a)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD

 

—Australian Dollar

CHF

 

—Swiss Franc

DKK

 

—Danish Krone

EUR

 

—Euro

GBP

 

—British Pound

HKD

 

—Hong Kong Dollar

ILS

 

—Israeli Shekel

JPY

 

—Japanese Yen

NOK

 

—Norwegian Krone

NZD

 

—New Zealand Dollar

SEK

 

—Swedish Krona

SGD

 

—Singapore Dollar

USD

 

—U.S. Dollar

 

Investment Abbreviation:

ETF

 

—Exchange Traded Fund

 

 

16   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH AND INCOME STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Portfolio had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN

 

Counterparty   Currency Purchased      Currency Sold      Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 

MS & Co. Int. PLC

    SGD       180,000        USD       133,796        09/15/21      $ 62  
    USD       195,435        NZD       270,000        09/15/21        6,750  
    USD       1,861,039        DKK       11,320,000        09/15/21        53,297  
    USD       468,830        NOK       3,900,000        09/15/21        15,735  
    USD       815,944        SGD       1,080,000        09/15/21        12,800  
    USD       246,349        ILS       800,000        09/17/21        737  
    USD       2,366,587        HKD       18,360,000        09/15/21        1,552  
    USD       17,516,956        JPY       1,919,000,000        09/15/21        232,147  
    USD       2,743,538        SEK       22,725,000        09/15/21        86,250  
    USD       5,294,146        AUD       6,840,000        09/15/21        162,811  
    USD       10,836,361        GBP       7,650,000        09/15/21        252,280  
    USD       6,923,585        CHF       6,210,000        09/15/21        198,184  
      USD       24,918,843        EUR       20,390,000        09/15/21        703,068  
TOTAL                                              $ 1,725,673  

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED LOSS

 

Counterparty   Currency Purchased      Currency Sold      Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Loss
 

MS & Co. Int. PLC

    CHF       400,000        USD       435,273        09/15/21      $ (2,075
    AUD       750,000        USD       563,624        09/15/21        (977
    GBP       980,000        USD       1,357,624        09/15/21        (1,755
    HKD       3,090,000        USD       398,095        09/15/21        (58
    ILS       120,000        USD       36,910        09/17/21        (69
    DKK       1,020,000        USD       163,486        09/15/21        (597
    EUR       2,420,000        USD       2,884,483        09/15/21        (10,418
    JPY       261,000,000        USD       2,362,570        09/15/21        (11,693
    SEK       2,400,000        USD       281,833        09/15/21        (1,195
    NOK       400,000        USD       46,754        09/15/21        (283
      NZD       50,000        USD       34,956        09/15/21        (14
TOTAL                                              $ (29,134

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Portfolio had the following futures contracts:

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
     Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts:

                 

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     169        09/17/21      $ 36,238,670        $ 587,312  

10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes

     272        09/21/21        36,040,000          207,747  
TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS                                 $ 795,059  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   17


GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH AND INCOME STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Portfolio had the following purchased options:

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON FUTURES

 

Description    Exercise
Price
   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Market
Value
     Premiums Paid
(Received) by
Portfolio
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Purchased option contracts

                    

Calls

                    

Eurodollar Futures

   $97.750      06/19/2023        161      $ 402,500      $ 619,850      $ 656,580      $ (36,730

Eurodollar Futures

   97.750      03/13/2023        149        372,500        616,488        656,290        (39,802

Eurodollar Futures

   99.000      12/19/2022        698        1,745,000        994,650        993,966        684  
TOTAL                    1,008      $ 2,520,000      $ 2,230,988      $ 2,306,836      $ (75,848

 

 

Abbreviation:

MS & Co. Int. PLC

 

—Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

 

 

18   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description       
Value
 
Underlying Funds(a) – 94.0%  
Dynamic – 4.5%  
  2,567,005     Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund – Class R6   $ 26,568,500  
  1,259,834     Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund – Class R6     13,631,409  
   

 

 

 
      40,199,909  

 

 

 
Equity – 52.7%  
  8,928,945     Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund – Class R6     220,723,524  
  7,205,255     Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     109,375,766  
  5,498,998     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     72,806,727  
  2,749,882     Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund – Class R6     39,350,805  
  1,310,624     Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund – Class R6     16,854,621  
  738,802     Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund – Class R6     8,680,920  
   

 

 

 
      467,792,363  

 

 

 
Exchange Traded Funds – 30.7%  
  3,057,660     Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF     263,050,490  
  171,088     Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF     9,382,466  
   

 

 

 
      272,432,956  

 

 

 
Fixed Income – 6.1%  
  2,996,445     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     37,125,957  
  1,488,560     Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     8,469,906  
  1,219,218     Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund – Class R6     7,961,493  
   

 

 

 
      53,557,356  

 

 

 
  TOTAL UNDERLYING FUND – 98.1%  
  (Cost $616,262,783)   $ 833,982,584  

 

 

 
Shares     Dividend
Rate
  Value  
Investment Company(a) – 4.1%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  36,197,382     0.026%   $ 36,197,382  
  (Cost $36,197,382)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 98.1%  
  (Cost $652,460,165)   $ 870,179,966  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 1.9%
    17,300,615  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 887,480,581  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

(a) Represents an Affiliated issuer.

 

 

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD

 

—Australian Dollar

CHF

 

—Swiss Franc

DKK

 

—Danish Krone

EUR

 

—Euro

GBP

 

—British Pound

HKD

 

—Hong Kong Dollar

ILS

 

—Israeli Shekel

JPY

 

—Japanese Yen

NOK

 

—Norwegian Krone

NZD

 

—New Zealand Dollar

SEK

 

—Swedish Krona

SGD

 

—Singapore Dollar

USD

 

—U.S. Dollar

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ETF

 

—Exchange Traded Fund

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   19


GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Portfolio had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 

MS & Co. Int. PLC

  USD     13,327,126      JPY     1,460,000,000        09/15/21      $ 176,620  
  USD     144,767      NZD     200,000        09/15/21        5,000  
  USD     1,311,934      DKK     7,980,000        09/15/21        37,572  
  USD     336,596      NOK     2,800,000        09/15/21        11,296  
  USD     581,738      SGD     770,000        09/15/21        9,126  
  USD     172,444      ILS     560,000        09/17/21        516  
  USD     1,762,050      HKD     13,670,000        09/15/21        1,156  
  USD     17,635,062      EUR     14,430,000        09/15/21        497,561  
  USD     3,893,210      AUD     5,030,000        09/15/21        119,728  
  USD     1,928,626      SEK     15,975,000        09/15/21        60,631  
  USD     7,826,261      GBP     5,525,000        09/15/21        182,203  
    USD     5,039,389      CHF     4,520,000        09/15/21        144,250  
TOTAL                                      $ 1,245,659  

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Portfolio had the following futures contracts:

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts:

                 

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     199          09/17/21        $ 42,671,570        $ 691,656  

10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes

     252          09/21/21          33,390,000          192,471  
TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS                                     $ 884,127  

PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Portfolio had the following purchased options:

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON FUTURES

 

Description    Exercise
Price
   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Market
Value
     Premiums Paid
(Received) by
Portfolio
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Purchased option contracts

                    

Calls

                    

Eurodollar Futures

   $97.750      03/13/2023        151      $ 377,500      $ 624,763      $ 665,099      $ (40,336

Eurodollar Futures

   97.750      06/19/2023        163        407,500        627,550        664,736        (37,186

Eurodollar Futures

   99.000      12/19/2022        741        1,852,500        1,055,925        1,055,199        726  
TOTAL                    1,055      $ 2,637,500      $ 2,308,238      $ 2,385,034      $ (76,796

 

 

Abbreviations:

MS & Co. Int. PLC—Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

 

 

20   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS SATELLITE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO

 

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description   Value  
Underlying Funds(a) – 98.7%  
Equity – 62.3%  
  1,924,939     Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund – Class R6   $ 27,545,881  
  2,114,732     Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund – Class R6     27,195,448  
  699,378     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     9,259,761  
  686,502     Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund – Class R6     8,066,395  
  262,987     Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund – Class R6     6,648,301  
  183,295     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund – Class R6     6,037,731  
   

 

 

 
      84,753,517  

 

 

 
Exchange Traded Funds – 3.2%  
  105,925     Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF     4,322,799  

 

 

 
Fixed Income – 33.2%  
  1,652,298     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     20,471,968  
  701,849     Goldman Sachs Inflation Protected Securities Fund – Class R6     8,211,638  
  1,077,712     Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund – Class R6     7,037,461  
  699,778     Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund – Class R6     6,577,912  
  506,249     Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     2,880,559  
   

 

 

 
      45,179,538  

 

 

 
 
TOTAL UNDERLYING FUNDS – 98.7%
(Cost $100,121,666)
  $ 134,255,854  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 1.3%
    1,789,326  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 136,045,180  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

(a)

  Represents an Affiliated issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ETF

 

—Exchange Traded Fund

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   21


GOLDMAN SACHS FUND OF FUNDS PORTFOLIOS

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

        Balanced
Strategy
Portfolio
     Growth
and Income
Strategy
Portfolio
 
  Assets:     
 

Investments in Affiliated Funds, at value (cost $487,604,025 and $773,760,493, respectively)

  $ 554,433,081      $ 959,083,750  
 

Purchased options, at value (premium paid $1,330,337 and $2,306,836, respectively)

    1,285,038        2,230,988  
 

Cash

    9,165,093        15,269,887  
 

Foreign currencies, at value (cost $20,842 and $45,512, respectively)

    25,349        45,278  
 

Unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    895,044        1,725,673  
 

Variation margin on futures contracts

    89,507        139,742  
 

Receivables:

    
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(a)

    531,183        166,128  
 

Dividends

    386,454        505,513  
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    27,813        32,465  
 

Portfolio shares sold

    18,279        1,063,128  
 

Other assets

    65,016        65,075  
  Total assets     566,921,857        980,327,627  
      
  Liabilities:     
 

Unrealized loss on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    7,083        29,134  
 

Payables:

    
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(b)

    600,000        1,550,000  
 

Portfolio shares redeemed

    468,669        1,349,312  
 

Investments purchased

    266,303        304,047  
 

Management fees

    69,305        120,198  
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

    65,192        137,116  
 

Accrued expenses

    160,302        182,470  
  Total liabilities     1,636,854        3,672,277  
      
  Net Assets:     
 

Paid-in capital

    484,019,980        774,405,060  
 

Total distributable earnings

    81,265,023        202,250,290  
    NET ASSETS   $ 565,285,003      $ 976,655,350  
   

Net Assets:

      
   

Class A

  $ 113,563,150      $ 307,765,276  
   

Class C

    7,363,750        10,857,399  
   

Institutional

    373,350,131        383,004,675  
   

Service

    404,124        2,738,102  
   

Investor

    5,337,684        8,984,991  
   

Class R6

    1,498,159        5,073,447  
   

Class R

    10,303,656        5,791,226  
   

Class P

    53,464,349        252,440,234  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 565,285,003      $ 976,655,350  
   

Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value (unlimited number of shares authorized):

      
   

Class A

    8,549,689        18,310,830  
   

Class C

    553,527        663,561  
   

Institutional

    28,112,714        22,715,566  
   

Service

    30,042        163,320  
   

Investor

    403,658        537,300  
   

Class R6

    112,820        301,052  
   

Class R

    779,133        347,532  
   

Class P

    4,024,543        14,980,530  
   

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:(c)

      
   

Class A

    $13.28        $16.81  
   

Class C

    13.30        16.36  
   

Institutional

    13.28        16.86  
   

Service

    13.45        16.77  
   

Investor

    13.22        16.72  
   

Class R6

    13.28        16.85  
   

Class R

    13.22        16.66  
   

Class P

    13.28        16.85  

 

  (a)   Segregated for initial margin and/or collateral on transactions as follows:

 

Portfolio    Futures  

Balanced Strategy

   $ 531,183  

Growth and Income Strategy

     166,128  

 

  (b)   Segregated for initial margin and/or collateral on foreign currency contracts.
  (c)   Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares of the Balanced Strategy and Growth and Income Strategy Portfolios is $14.05 and $17.79, respectively. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge, assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current net asset value (“NAV”) or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

22   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

        Growth
Strategy
Portfolio
         
Satellite
Strategies
Portfolio
 
  Assets:     
 

Investments in Affiliated Funds, at value (cost $652,460,165 and $100,121,666, respectively)

  $ 870,179,966      $ 134,255,854  
 

Purchased options, at value (premium paid $2,385,034 and $0, respectively)

    2,308,238         
 

Cash

    14,372,934        1,654,013  
 

Foreign currencies, at value (cost $57,186 and $0, respectively)

    56,845         
 

Unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    1,245,659         
 

Variation margin on futures contracts

    145,905         
 

Receivables:

    
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(a)

    452,874         
 

Dividends

    367,963        385,238  
 

Portfolio shares sold

    190,800        74,234  
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    31,050        25,883  
 

Other assets

    63,754        60,242  
  Total assets     889,415,988        136,455,464  
      
  Liabilities:     
 

Payables:

    
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(b)

    1,110,000         
 

Portfolio shares redeemed

    163,767        76,227  
 

Investments purchased

    182,728        124,733  
 

Management fees

    108,743        14,051  
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

    165,636        24,118  
 

Accrued expenses

    204,533        171,155  
  Total liabilities     1,935,407        410,284  
      
  Net Assets:     
 

Paid-in capital

    656,873,310        126,391,370  
 

Total distributable earnings

    230,607,271        9,653,810  
    NET ASSETS   $ 887,480,581      $ 136,045,180  
   

Net Assets:

      
   

Class A

  $ 382,720,135      $ 49,042,959  
   

Class C

    19,612,610        2,651,885  
   

Institutional

    211,502,923        63,366,417  
   

Service

    2,371,722        137,854  
   

Investor

    7,811,424        16,197,381  
   

Class R6

    7,038,629        874,639  
   

Class R

    7,034,102        629,509  
   

Class P

    249,389,036        3,144,536  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 887,480,581      $ 136,045,180  
   

Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value (unlimited number of shares authorized):

      
   

Class A

    19,158,800        5,339,706  
   

Class C

    964,428        288,773  
   

Institutional

    10,575,193        6,918,434  
   

Service

    119,142        15,016  
   

Investor

    396,684        1,768,510  
   

Class R6

    351,868        95,327  
   

Class R

    363,013        68,761  
   

Class P

    12,464,378        342,737  
   

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:(c)

      
   

Class A

    $19.98        $9.18  
   

Class C

    20.34        9.18  
   

Institutional

    20.00        9.16  
   

Service

    19.91        9.18  
   

Investor

    19.69        9.16  
   

Class R6

    20.00        9.18  
   

Class R

    19.38        9.16  
   

Class P

    20.01        9.17  

 

  (a)   Segregated for initial margin and/or collateral on transactions as follows:

 

Portfolio    Futures  

Growth Strategy

   $ 452,874  

 

  (b)   Segregated for initial margin and/or collateral on foreign currency contracts.
  (c)   Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares of the Growth Strategy and Satellite Strategies Portfolios is $21.14 and $9.71, respectively. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge, assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current net asset value (“NAV”) or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   23


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Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

        Balanced
Strategy
Portfolio
     Growth and
Income
Strategy
Portfolio
 
  Investment income:

 

 

Dividends from Affiliated Funds

  $ 2,920,632      $ 4,157,226  
      
  Expenses:

 

 

Management fees

    418,655        705,896  
 

Distribution and Service (12b-1) fees(a)

    194,694        433,824  
 

Transfer Agency fees(a)

    182,969        354,529  
 

Registration fees

    47,582        47,240  
 

Professional fees

    44,595        44,595  
 

Printing and mailing costs

    30,621        51,423  
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    29,987        29,956  
 

Service fees — Class C

    10,538        15,030  
 

Trustee fees

    9,785        10,042  
 

Shareholder Administration fees — Service Shares

    509        3,297  
 

Other

    8,875        15,829  
  Total expenses     978,810        1,711,661  
 

Less — expense reductions

    (161,701      (183,218
  Net expenses     817,109        1,528,443  
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME     2,103,523        2,628,783  
      
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

    
 

Affiliated Funds

    6,100,885        7,772,200  
 

Purchased options

    352,022        572,541  
 

Futures contracts

    3,340,866        4,006,556  
 

Written options

    150,941        249,262  
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    31,312        (83,081
 

Foreign currency transactions

    (66      (115
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

    
 

Affiliated Funds

    18,082,693        63,505,701  
 

Purchased options

    (780,156      (1,280,930
 

Futures contracts

    (76,165      (40,064
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    1,256,133        2,342,394  
 

Foreign currency translation

    387        (2,739
  Net realized and unrealized gain     28,458,852        77,041,725  
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 30,562,375      $ 79,670,508  

 

  (a)   Class specific Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) and Transfer Agency fees were as follows:

 

    Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees     Transfer Agency Fees  
    

Class A

   

Class C

   

Service Class

   

Class R

   

Class A

   

Class C

   

Institutional

   

Service

   

Investor

   

Class R6

   

Class R

   

Class P

 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio

    138,247       31,613       509       24,325       83,157       6,254       74,878       81       3,840       219       7,326       7,214  

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio

    371,739       45,092       3,297       13,696       223,886       8,917       74,059       527       6,237       739       4,138       36,026  

 

24   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Statements of Operations (continued)

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

        Growth
Strategy
Portfolio
         
Satellite
Strategies
Portfolio
 
  Investment income:

 

 

Dividends from Affiliated Funds

  $ 2,764,848      $ 1,674,637  
      
  Expenses:

 

 

Management fees

    626,164        92,470  
 

Distribution and Service (12b-1) fees(a)

    556,140        75,200  
 

Transfer Agency fees(a)

    377,359        67,510  
 

Printing and mailing costs

    60,845        27,918  
 

Registration fees

    46,258        43,403  
 

Professional fees

    44,595        40,003  
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    28,190        27,611  
 

Service fees — Class C

    26,686        4,835  
 

Trustee fees

    9,922        9,513  
 

Shareholder Administration fees — Service Shares

    2,819        165  
 

Other

    7,386        14,856  
  Total expenses     1,786,364        403,484  
 

Less — expense reductions

    (188,140      (156,706
  Net expenses     1,598,224        246,778  
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME     1,166,624        1,427,859  
      
  Realized and unrealized gain:

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

    
 

Affiliated Funds

    2,300,524        8,223,992  
 

Purchased options

    532,933         
 

Futures contracts

    5,637,731         
 

Written options

    217,934         
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    (22,610       
 

Foreign currency transactions

    (149       
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

    
 

Affiliated Funds

    83,758,382        2,302,784  
 

Purchased options

    (1,205,891       
 

Futures contracts

    266,103         
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    1,756,543         
 

Foreign currency translation

    (2,568       
  Net realized and unrealized gain     93,238,932        10,526,776  
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 94,405,556      $ 11,954,635  

 

  (a)   Class specific Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) and Transfer Agency fees were as follows:

 

     Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      Transfer Agency Fees  
     

Class A

    

Class C

    

Service Class

    

Class R

    

Class A

    

Class C

    

Institutional

    

Service

    

Investor

    

Class R6

    

Class R

    

Class P

 

Growth Strategy Portfolio

     456,756        80,059        2,819        16,506        275,789        15,967        39,739        451        5,410        1,015        4,995        33,993  

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

     58,901        14,504        165        1,630        35,487        2,732        15,196        26        12,986        128        484        471  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   25


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

        Balanced Strategy Portfolio            Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
           For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
  From operations:             
 

Net investment income

  $ 2,103,523      $ 10,234,390        $ 2,628,783      $ 13,638,689  
 

Net realized gain

    9,975,960        9,873,483          12,517,363        16,031,160  
 

Net change in unrealized gain

    18,482,892        32,656,676                64,524,362        67,329,095  
  Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     30,562,375        52,764,549                79,670,508        96,998,944  
              
  Distributions to shareholders:             
 

From distributable earnings:

            
 

Class A Shares

    (344,421      (2,073,315        (787,066      (9,110,698
 

Class C Shares

    (1,728      (110,788        (3,710      (355,597
 

Institutional Shares

    (1,791,785      (8,390,148        (1,597,330      (12,189,122
 

Service Shares

    (904      (8,087        (5,372      (82,395
 

Investor Shares

    (20,930      (133,619        (32,154      (265,906
 

Class R6 Shares

    (7,136      (36,509        (21,774      (169,572
 

Class R Shares

    (19,428      (160,141        (10,264      (152,196
 

Class P Shares

    (247,143      (922,139              (1,063,756      (7,826,935
  Total distributions to shareholders     (2,433,475      (11,834,746              (3,521,426      (30,152,421
              
  From share transactions:             
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    47,685,643        138,023,285          57,262,136        110,868,743  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    2,396,445        11,642,690          3,446,568        29,318,345  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (81,942,000      (148,350,909              (81,313,727      (197,903,957
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions     (31,859,912      1,315,066                (20,605,023      (57,716,869
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     (3,731,012      42,244,869                55,544,059        9,129,654  
              
  Net assets:             
 

Beginning of period

    569,016,015        526,771,146                921,111,291        911,981,637  
 

End of period

  $ 565,285,003      $ 569,016,015              $ 976,655,350      $ 921,111,291  

 

26   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

        Growth Strategy Portfolio            Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
           For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
  From operations:             
 

Net investment income

  $ 1,166,624      $ 9,138,002        $ 1,427,859      $ 3,967,788  
 

Net realized gain

    8,666,363        10,540,709          8,223,992        12,366,745  
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    84,572,569        71,452,977                2,302,784        (17,227,251
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     94,405,556        91,131,688                11,954,635        (892,718
              
  Distributions to shareholders:             
 

From distributable earnings:

 

       
 

Class A Shares

           (10,784,596        (437,934      (837,479
 

Class C Shares

           (496,344        (9,681      (103,991
 

Institutional Shares

           (5,137,868        (737,149      (2,538,186
 

Service Shares

           (62,574        (1,137      (3,303
 

Investor Shares

           (234,991        (177,851      (410,262
 

Class R6 Shares

           (227,886        (9,280      (54,834
 

Class R Shares

           (184,960        (4,753      (12,690
 

Class P Shares

           (7,003,021              (33,058      (77,222
  Total distributions to shareholders            (24,132,240              (1,410,843      (4,037,967
              
  From share transactions:             
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    98,901,868        99,145,043          8,058,825        25,021,685  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

           23,183,595          1,291,572        3,663,014  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (81,002,056      (136,535,679              (59,118,654      (180,205,714
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions     17,899,812        (14,207,041              (49,768,257      (151,521,015
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     112,305,368        52,792,407                (39,224,465      (156,451,700
              
  Net assets:             
 

Beginning of period

    775,175,213        722,382,806                175,269,645        331,721,345  
 

End of period

  $ 887,480,581      $ 775,175,213              $ 136,045,180      $ 175,269,645  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   27


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Financial Highlights

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 12.64     $ 11.64     $ 10.32     $ 11.55     $ 10.82     $ 10.41  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.03       0.20       0.20       0.16       0.16       0.11  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.65       1.04       1.37       (0.95     1.05       0.41  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.68       1.24       1.57       (0.79     1.21       0.52  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.04     (0.24     (0.25     (0.24     (0.27     (0.11
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                      (0.20     (0.21      
 

Total distributions

    (0.04     (0.24     (0.25     (0.44     (0.48     (0.11
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.28     $ 12.64     $ 11.64     $ 10.32     $ 11.55     $ 10.82  
  Total return(c)     5.39     10.71     15.24     (6.90 )%      11.19     5.04
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 113,563     $ 110,057     $ 106,285     $ 106,235     $ 119,662     $ 129,445  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.55 %(e)      0.57     0.58     0.59     0.62     0.59
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.61 %(e)      0.64     0.67     0.63     0.68     0.67
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    0.49 %(e)      1.71     1.76     1.46     1.40     1.01
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     19     55     45     81     76

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

28   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS BALANCED STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 12.67     $ 11.66     $ 10.34     $ 11.55     $ 10.82     $ 10.41  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)(b)

    (0.02     0.10       0.10       0.05       0.07       0.03  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.65       1.06       1.38       (0.92     1.05       0.42  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.63       1.16       1.48       (0.87     1.12       0.45  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (c)      (0.15     (0.16     (0.14     (0.18     (0.04
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                      (0.20     (0.21      
 

Total distributions

          (0.15     (0.16     (0.34     (0.39     (0.04
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.30     $ 12.67     $ 11.66     $ 10.34     $ 11.55     $ 10.82  
  Total return(d)     4.99     9.90     14.30     (7.58 )%      10.30     4.24
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 7,364     $ 9,575     $ 10,978     $ 12,807     $ 34,542     $ 47,217  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    1.30 %(f)      1.32     1.33     1.33     1.37     1.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    1.36 %(f)      1.39     1.42     1.38     1.42     1.42
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(b)

    (0.27 )%(f)      0.86     0.93     0.43     0.58     0.27
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    2     19     55     45     81     76

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   29


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 12.63     $ 11.64     $ 10.32     $ 11.55     $ 10.82     $ 10.42  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.05       0.25       0.25       0.20       0.21       0.16  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.66       1.02       1.36       (0.95     1.04       0.40  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.71       1.27       1.61       (0.75     1.25       0.56  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.06     (0.28     (0.29     (0.28     (0.31     (0.16
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                      (0.20     (0.21      
 

Total distributions

    (0.06     (0.28     (0.29     (0.48     (0.52     (0.16
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.28     $ 12.63     $ 11.64     $ 10.32     $ 11.55     $ 10.82  
  Total return(c)     5.65     11.05     15.68     (6.53 )%      11.63     5.36
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 373,350     $ 388,941     $ 351,189     $ 292,183     $ 353,778     $ 285,795  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.19 %(e)      0.19     0.20     0.20     0.22     0.19
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.25 %(e)      0.26     0.28     0.24     0.28     0.27
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    0.85 %(e)      2.12     2.19     1.76     1.85     1.46
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     19     55     45     81     76

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

30   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS BALANCED STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
        Service Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 12.79     $ 11.78     $ 10.45     $ 11.68     $ 10.94     $ 10.45  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.02       0.16       0.17       0.15       0.15       0.10  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.67       1.07       1.39       (0.95     1.06       0.49  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.69       1.23       1.56       (0.80     1.21       0.59  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.03     (0.22     (0.23     (0.23     (0.26     (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                      (0.20     (0.21      
 

Total distributions

    (0.03     (0.22     (0.23     (0.43     (0.47     (0.10
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.45     $ 12.79     $ 11.78     $ 10.45     $ 11.68     $ 10.94  
  Total return(c)     5.40     10.52     14.99     (6.93 )%      11.04     5.67
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 404     $ 421     $ 532     $ 667     $ 833     $ 831  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.69 %(e)      0.69     0.70     0.70     0.72     0.69
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.75 %(e)      0.77     0.78     0.74     0.78     0.77
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    0.35 %(e)      1.38     1.47     1.31     1.31     0.93
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     19     55     45     81     76

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   31


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
        Investor Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 12.58     $ 11.59     $ 10.28     $ 11.50     $ 10.78     $ 10.37  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.05       0.33       0.23       0.18       0.18       0.14  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.64       0.93       1.36       (0.93     1.05       0.41  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.69       1.26       1.59       (0.75     1.23       0.55  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.05     (0.27     (0.28     (0.27     (0.30     (0.14
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                      (0.20     (0.21      
 

Total distributions

    (0.05     (0.27     (0.28     (0.47     (0.51     (0.14
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.22     $ 12.58     $ 11.59     $ 10.28     $ 11.50     $ 10.78  
  Total return(c)     5.54     10.97     15.49     (6.61 )%      11.41     5.33
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 5,338     $ 7,594     $ 3,663     $ 2,937     $ 3,976     $ 4,810  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.30 %(e)      0.32     0.33     0.34     0.37     0.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.36 %(e)      0.39     0.42     0.38     0.42     0.42
 

Ratio of net investment income(b)

    0.73 %(e)      2.78     2.07     1.64     1.60     1.30
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     19     55     45     81     76

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

32   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS BALANCED STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 12.63     $ 11.64     $ 10.32     $ 11.55     $ 10.83     $ 10.42  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.06       0.23       0.23       0.35       0.54       0.15  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.65       1.05       1.38       (1.09     0.71       0.42  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.71       1.28       1.61       (0.74     1.25       0.57  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.06     (0.29     (0.29     (0.29     (0.32     (0.16
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                      (0.20     (0.21      
 

Total distributions

    (0.06     (0.29     (0.29     (0.49     (0.53     (0.16
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.28     $ 12.63     $ 11.64     $ 10.32     $ 11.55     $ 10.83  
  Total return(c)     5.66     11.06     15.70     (6.52 )%      11.54     5.46
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 1,498     $ 1,449     $ 1,766     $ 2,308     $ 551     $ 10  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.18 %(e)      0.18     0.19     0.19     0.31     0.19
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.24 %(e)      0.26     0.27     0.24     0.39     0.27
 

Ratio of net investment income(b)

    0.86 %(e)      1.89     2.04     3.10     4.64     1.45
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     19     55     45     81     76

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   33


GOLDMAN SACHS BALANCED STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
        Class R Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 12.58     $ 11.59     $ 10.28     $ 11.50     $ 10.79     $ 10.36  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.02       0.16       0.18       0.14       0.15       0.09  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.65       1.04       1.35       (0.95     1.02       0.43  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.67       1.20       1.53       (0.81     1.17       0.52  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.03     (0.21     (0.22     (0.21     (0.25     (0.09
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                      (0.20     (0.21      
 

Total distributions

    (0.03     (0.21     (0.22     (0.41     (0.46     (0.09
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.22     $ 12.58     $ 11.59     $ 10.28     $ 11.50     $ 10.79  
  Total return(c)     5.30     10.39     14.94     (7.07 )%      10.81     5.02
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 10,304     $ 9,435     $ 10,241     $ 8,443     $ 8,629     $ 6,110  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.80 %(e)      0.82     0.83     0.84     0.87     0.84
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.86 %(e)      0.90     0.92     0.88     0.93     0.92
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    0.25 %(e)      1.40     1.61     1.23     1.30     0.85
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     19     55     45     81     76

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

34   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS BALANCED STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
    Period Ended
December 31, 2018(a)
 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 12.64     $ 11.64     $ 10.32     $ 11.54  
 

Net investment income(b)(c)

    0.06       0.25       0.24       0.20  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.64       1.04       1.37       (0.96
 

Total from investment operations

    0.70       1.29       1.61       (0.76
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.06     (0.29     (0.29     (0.26
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                      (0.20
 

Total distributions

    (0.06     (0.29     (0.29     (0.46
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.28     $ 12.64     $ 11.64     $ 10.32  
  Total return(d)     5.57     11.15     15.69     (6.67 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 53,464     $ 41,545     $ 42,118     $ 43,098  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.18 %(f)      0.18     0.19     0.19 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.24 %(f)      0.25     0.27     0.24 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(c)

    0.88 %(f)      2.10     2.17     2.48 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    2     19     55     45

 

  (a)   Class P Shares commenced operations April 17, 2018.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   35


GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH AND INCOME STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.51     $ 14.26     $ 12.26     $ 13.81     $ 12.17     $ 11.62  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.03       0.20       0.22       0.18       0.18       0.11  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.31       1.54       2.06       (1.41     1.79       0.56  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.34       1.74       2.28       (1.23     1.97       0.67  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.04     (0.23     (0.28     (0.32     (0.33     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.26                        
 

Total distributions

    (0.04     (0.49     (0.28     (0.32     (0.33     (0.12
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 16.81     $ 15.51     $ 14.26     $ 12.26     $ 13.81     $ 12.17  
  Total return(c)     8.61     12.29     18.60     (8.94 )%      16.19     5.75
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 307,765     $ 293,868     $ 286,721     $ 272,658     $ 302,116     $ 302,858  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.55 %(e)      0.57     0.58     0.59     0.59     0.59
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.59 %(e)      0.62     0.64     0.61     0.63     0.64
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    0.33 %(e)      1.38     1.65     1.29     1.35     0.95
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     13     61     32     81     67

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.12     $ 13.92     $ 11.98     $ 13.49     $ 11.90     $ 11.42  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)(b)

    (0.04     0.06       0.09       0.01       0.06       0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.29       1.53       2.04       (1.31     1.76       0.54  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.25       1.59       2.13       (1.30     1.82       0.56  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.01     (0.13     (0.19     (0.21     (0.23     (0.08
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.26                        
 

Total distributions

    (0.01     (0.39     (0.19     (0.21     (0.23     (0.08
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 16.36     $ 15.12     $ 13.92     $ 11.98     $ 13.49     $ 11.90  
  Total return(c)     8.24     11.44     17.78     (9.62 )%      15.31     4.86
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 10,857     $ 13,454     $ 19,069     $ 27,099     $ 94,118     $ 121,778  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    1.30 %(e)      1.32     1.33     1.34     1.34     1.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    1.34 %(e)      1.37     1.39     1.36     1.38     1.39
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(b)

    (0.45 )%(e)      0.45     0.66     0.11     0.50     0.18
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     13     61     32     81     67

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.56     $ 14.31     $ 12.29     $ 13.85     $ 12.21     $ 11.66  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.06       0.25       0.27       0.20       0.24       0.17  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.31       1.54       2.08       (1.39     1.78       0.55  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.37       1.79       2.35       (1.19     2.02       0.72  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.07     (0.28     (0.33     (0.37     (0.38     (0.17
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.26                        
 

Total distributions

    (0.07     (0.54     (0.33     (0.37     (0.38     (0.17
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 16.86     $ 15.56     $ 14.31     $ 12.29     $ 13.85     $ 12.21  
  Total return(c)     8.83     12.68     19.17     (8.63 )%      16.60     6.15
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 383,005     $ 364,206     $ 371,610     $ 360,006     $ 574,136     $ 455,273  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.19 %(e)      0.19     0.20     0.20     0.19     0.19
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.23 %(e)      0.24     0.25     0.22     0.23     0.24
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    0.69 %(e)      1.77     2.01     1.48     1.80     1.42
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     13     61     32     81     67

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Service Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.48     $ 14.23     $ 12.23     $ 13.77     $ 12.14     $ 11.60  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.02       0.16       0.21       0.15       0.17       0.11  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.30       1.56       2.05       (1.38     1.77       0.54  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.32       1.72       2.26       (1.23     1.94       0.65  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.03     (0.21     (0.26     (0.31     (0.31     (0.11
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.26                        
 

Total distributions

    (0.03     (0.47     (0.26     (0.31     (0.31     (0.11
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 16.77     $ 15.48     $ 14.23     $ 12.23     $ 13.77     $ 12.14  
  Total return(c)     8.49     12.18     18.51     (9.00 )%      16.03     5.58
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 2,738     $ 2,669     $ 2,920     $ 2,780     $ 3,414     $ 3,253  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.69 %(e)      0.69     0.70     0.70     0.69     0.69
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.73 %(e)      0.74     0.75     0.72     0.73     0.74
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    0.19 %(e)      1.17     1.53     1.13     1.27     0.90
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     13     61     32     81     67

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Investor Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.44     $ 14.19     $ 12.20     $ 13.74     $ 12.12     $ 11.57  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.05       0.23       0.26       0.20       0.23       0.16  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.29       1.54       2.04       (1.38     1.75       0.54  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.34       1.77       2.30       (1.18     1.98       0.70  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.06     (0.26     (0.31     (0.36     (0.36     (0.15
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.26                        
 

Total distributions

    (0.06     (0.52     (0.31     (0.36     (0.36     (0.15
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 16.72     $ 15.44     $ 14.19     $ 12.20     $ 13.74     $ 12.12  
  Total return(c)     8.71     12.64     18.91     (8.68 )%      16.39     6.04
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 8,985     $ 7,997     $ 7,670     $ 7,366     $ 7,241     $ 4,769  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.30 %(e)      0.32     0.33     0.34     0.34     0.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.34 %(e)      0.37     0.39     0.36     0.38     0.39
 

Ratio of net investment income(b)

    0.59 %(e)      1.64     1.92     1.48     1.72     1.37
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     13     61     32     81     67

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

40   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.55     $ 14.30     $ 12.29     $ 13.85     $ 12.20     $ 11.66  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.06       0.22       0.26       0.36       0.30       0.17  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.31       1.57       2.08       (1.54     1.73       0.54  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.37       1.79       2.34       (1.18     2.03       0.71  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.07     (0.28     (0.33     (0.38     (0.38     (0.17
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.26                        
 

Total distributions

    (0.07     (0.54     (0.33     (0.38     (0.38     (0.17
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 16.85     $ 15.55     $ 14.30     $ 12.29     $ 13.85     $ 12.20  
  Total return(c)     8.84     12.70     19.10     (8.61 )%      16.71     6.07
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 5,073     $ 4,694     $ 6,300     $ 6,331     $ 84     $ 10  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.18 %(e)      0.18     0.19     0.19     0.18     0.19
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.22 %(e)      0.23     0.24     0.22     0.22     0.23
 

Ratio of net investment income(b)

    0.70 %(e)      1.59     1.92     2.67     2.21     1.43
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     13     61     32     81     67

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Class R Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.39     $ 14.15     $ 12.17     $ 13.70     $ 12.09     $ 11.56  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.01       0.16       0.20       0.13       0.18       0.09  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.29       1.53       2.02       (1.37     1.73       0.54  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.30       1.69       2.22       (1.24     1.91       0.63  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.03     (0.19     (0.24     (0.29     (0.30     (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.26                        
 

Total distributions

    (0.03     (0.45     (0.24     (0.29     (0.30     (0.10
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 16.66     $ 15.39     $ 14.15     $ 12.17     $ 13.70     $ 12.09  
  Total return(c)     8.46     12.05     18.30     (9.10 )%      15.83     5.40
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 5,791     $ 5,270     $ 4,991     $ 4,251     $ 5,441     $ 2,659  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.80 %(e)      0.82     0.83     0.84     0.84     0.84
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.84 %(e)      0.87     0.89     0.86     0.88     0.89
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    0.08 %(e)      1.15     1.46     1.00     1.35     0.75
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     13     61     32     81     67

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

42   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH AND INCOME STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31, 2018(a)
 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 15.55     $ 14.30     $ 12.29     $ 13.91  
 

Net investment income(b)(c)

    0.06       0.26       0.29       0.23  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.31       1.53       2.05       (1.52
 

Total from investment operations

    1.37       1.79       2.34       (1.29
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.07     (0.28     (0.33     (0.33
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.26            
 

Total distributions

    (0.07     (0.54     (0.33     (0.33
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 16.85     $ 15.55     $ 14.30     $ 12.29  
  Total return(d)     8.84     12.70     19.10     (9.29 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 252,440     $ 228,953     $ 212,702     $ 185,028  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.18 %(f)      0.18     0.19     0.19 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.22 %(f)      0.23     0.24     0.22 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(c)

    0.70 %(f)      1.80     2.12     2.48 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    2     13     61     32

 

  (a)   Class P Shares commenced operations April 17, 2018.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   43


GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 17.88     $ 16.18     $ 13.73     $ 15.83     $ 13.39     $ 12.70  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.01       0.19       0.25       0.19       0.15       0.11  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.09       2.07       2.80       (1.93     2.67       0.70  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.10       2.26       3.05       (1.74     2.82       0.81  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.21     (0.32     (0.36     (0.38     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.35     (0.28                  
 

Total distributions

          (0.56     (0.60     (0.36     (0.38     (0.12
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 19.98     $ 17.88     $ 16.18     $ 13.73     $ 15.83     $ 13.39  
  Total return(c)     11.69     13.96     22.24     (10.98 )%      21.02     6.38
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 382,720     $ 353,363     $ 338,384     $ 308,475     $ 316,078     $ 301,331  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.55 %(e)      0.57     0.58     0.59     0.59     0.59
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.60 %(e)      0.64     0.65     0.62     0.63     0.65
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    0.11 %(e)      1.18     1.61     1.19     1.00     0.83
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     8     69     29     85     59

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

44   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 18.27     $ 16.51     $ 13.98     $ 15.81     $ 13.37     $ 12.68  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)(b)

    (0.07     0.05       0.10       (0.03     0.03       0.01  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.14       2.11       2.87       (1.80     2.66       0.70  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.07       2.16       2.97       (1.83     2.69       0.71  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.05     (0.16           (0.25     (0.02
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.35     (0.28                  
 

Total distributions

          (0.40     (0.44           (0.25     (0.02
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 20.34     $ 18.27     $ 16.51     $ 13.98     $ 15.81     $ 13.37  
  Total return(c)     11.28     13.10     21.31     (11.58 )%      20.08     5.57
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 19,613     $ 22,590     $ 29,424     $ 36,201     $ 126,894     $ 144,292  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    1.30 %(e)      1.32     1.33     1.34     1.34     1.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    1.35 %(e)      1.39     1.40     1.37     1.38     1.40
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(b)

    (0.68 )%(e)      0.28     0.64     (0.20 )%      0.18     0.08
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     8     69     29     85     59

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 17.86     $ 16.17     $ 13.72     $ 15.81     $ 13.37     $ 12.69  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.04       0.25       0.24       0.19       0.22       0.17  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.10       2.06       2.87       (1.87     2.66       0.69  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.14       2.31       3.11       (1.68     2.88       0.86  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.27     (0.38     (0.41     (0.44     (0.18
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.35     (0.28                  
 

Total distributions

          (0.62     (0.66     (0.41     (0.44     (0.18
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 20.00     $ 17.86     $ 16.17     $ 13.72     $ 15.81     $ 13.37  
  Total return(c)     11.98     14.29     22.77     (10.65 )%      21.53     6.76
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 211,503     $ 169,166     $ 147,389     $ 247,863     $ 455,902     $ 335,237  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.19 %(e)      0.19     0.20     0.20     0.20     0.19
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.24 %(e)      0.26     0.26     0.23     0.24     0.25
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    0.47 %(e)      1.58     1.59     1.22     1.46     1.33
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     8     69     29     85     59

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

46   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Service Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 17.83     $ 16.13     $ 13.69     $ 15.77     $ 13.35     $ 12.67  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)(b)

    (c)      0.15       0.22       0.15       0.15       0.10  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.08       2.08       2.80       (1.90     2.64       0.69  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.08       2.23       3.02       (1.75     2.79       0.79  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.18     (0.30     (0.33     (0.37     (0.11
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.35     (0.28                  
 

Total distributions

          (0.53     (0.58     (0.33     (0.37     (0.11
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 19.91     $ 17.83     $ 16.13     $ 13.69     $ 15.77     $ 13.35  
  Total return(d)     11.61     13.81     22.10     (11.06 )%      20.88     6.26
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 2,372     $ 2,120     $ 2,266     $ 2,252     $ 2,888     $ 2,237  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.69 %(f)      0.69     0.70     0.70     0.70     0.69
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.74 %(f)      0.76     0.77     0.73     0.74     0.75
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(b)

    (0.03 )%(f)      0.94     1.47     0.96     1.00     0.81
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    2     8     69     29     85     59

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   47


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Investor Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 17.60     $ 15.93     $ 13.53     $ 15.59     $ 13.20     $ 12.52  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.03       0.22       0.28       0.18       0.23       0.15  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.06       2.05       2.76       (1.86     2.58       0.69  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.09       2.27       3.04       (1.68     2.81       0.84  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.25     (0.36     (0.38     (0.42     (0.16
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.35     (0.28                  
 

Total distributions

          (0.60     (0.64     (0.38     (0.42     (0.16
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 19.69     $ 17.60     $ 15.93     $ 13.53     $ 15.59     $ 13.20  
  Total return(c)     11.88     14.24     22.50     (10.74 )%      21.30     6.70
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 7,811     $ 7,004     $ 7,204     $ 6,477     $ 8,008     $ 4,352  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.30 %(e)      0.32     0.33     0.33     0.34     0.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.35 %(e)      0.39     0.40     0.37     0.39     0.40
 

Ratio of net investment income(b)

    0.36 %(e)      1.38     1.85     1.14     1.54     1.18
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     8     69     29     85     59

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

48   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 17.87     $ 16.17     $ 13.72     $ 15.81     $ 13.37     $ 12.68  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.04       0.21       0.31       0.39       0.17       0.17  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.09       2.11       2.80       (2.06     2.71       0.70  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.13       2.32       3.11       (1.67     2.88       0.87  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.27     (0.38     (0.42     (0.44     (0.18
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.35     (0.28                  
 

Total distributions

          (0.62     (0.66     (0.42     (0.44     (0.18
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 20.00     $ 17.87     $ 16.17     $ 13.72     $ 15.81     $ 13.37  
  Total return(c)     11.92     14.35     22.72     (10.55 )%      21.51     6.76
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 7,039     $ 6,792     $ 7,554     $ 6,603     $ 964     $ 10  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.18 %(e)      0.18     0.19     0.19     0.18     0.19
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.23 %(e)      0.25     0.26     0.22     0.23     0.25
 

Ratio of net investment income(b)

    0.47 %(e)      1.31     2.00     2.54     1.12     1.33
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     8     69     29     85     59

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   49


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Class R Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 17.36     $ 15.74     $ 13.37     $ 15.42     $ 13.08     $ 12.41  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)(b)

    (0.01     0.15       0.20       0.14       0.16       0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.03       1.99       2.73       (1.87     2.54       0.69  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.02       2.14       2.93       (1.73     2.70       0.77  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.17     (0.28     (0.32     (0.36     (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.35     (0.28                  
 

Total distributions

          (0.52     (0.56     (0.32     (0.36     (0.10
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 19.38     $ 17.36     $ 15.74     $ 13.37     $ 15.42     $ 13.08  
  Total return(c)     11.58     13.61     21.98     (11.18 )%      20.67     6.16
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 7,034     $ 6,353     $ 6,400     $ 5,475     $ 6,334     $ 2,548  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.80 %(e)      0.82     0.83     0.84     0.84     0.84
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.85 %(e)      0.89     0.90     0.87     0.89     0.90
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(b)

    (0.14 )%(e)      0.94     1.36     0.90     1.06     0.65
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    2     8     69     29     85     59

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

50   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Class P Shares  
       

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021

(Unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,    

Period Ended

December 31, 2018(a)

 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 17.87     $ 16.17     $ 13.72     $ 15.96  
 

Net investment income(b)(c)

    0.05       0.26       0.32       0.28  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.09       2.06       2.79       (2.10
 

Total from investment operations

    2.14       2.32       3.11       (1.82
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.27     (0.38     (0.42
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.35     (0.28      
 

Total distributions

          (0.62     (0.66     (0.42
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 20.01     $ 17.87     $ 16.17     $ 13.72  
  Total return(d)     11.92     14.36     22.72     (11.39 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 249,389     $ 207,786     $ 183,763     $ 148,866  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.18 %(f)      0.18     0.19     0.19 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.23 %(f)      0.25     0.26     0.22 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(c)

    0.49 %(f)      1.62     2.08     2.56 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    2     8     69     29

 

  (a)   Class P Shares commenced operations April 17, 2018.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS SATELLITE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 8.56     $ 8.45     $ 7.38     $ 8.45     $ 7.64     $ 7.45  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.08       0.15       0.27       0.19       0.20       0.20  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.62       0.11       1.08       (1.06     0.88       0.24  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.70       0.26       1.35       (0.87     1.08       0.44  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.08     (0.15     (0.28     (0.20     (0.27     (0.25
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                                  0.00 (c) 
 

Total distributions

    (0.08     (0.15     (0.28     (0.20     (0.27     (0.25
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.18     $ 8.56     $ 8.45     $ 7.38     $ 8.45     $ 7.64  
  Total return(d)     8.11     3.40     18.38     (10.39 )%      14.28     5.92
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 49,043     $ 46,265     $ 46,921     $ 39,384     $ 53,090     $ 84,529  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.53 %(f)      0.55     0.56     0.56     0.57     0.57
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.75 %(f)      0.75     0.66     0.61     0.61     0.61
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    1.83 %(f)      1.90     3.30     2.35     2.42     2.62
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    27     5     6     17     57     22

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

52   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 8.54     $ 8.42     $ 7.34     $ 8.40     $ 7.60     $ 7.41  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.03       0.07       0.16       0.12       0.14       0.15  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.64       0.13       1.12       (1.04     0.87       0.23  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.67       0.20       1.28       (0.92     1.01       0.38  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.03     (0.08     (0.20     (0.14     (0.21     (0.19
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                                  0.00 (c) 
 

Total distributions

    (0.03     (0.08     (0.20     (0.14     (0.21     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.18     $ 8.54     $ 8.42     $ 7.34     $ 8.40     $ 7.60  
  Total return(d)     7.76     2.59     17.55     (11.07 )%      13.37     5.17
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 2,652     $ 5,772     $ 16,235     $ 28,041     $ 44,710     $ 53,575  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    1.27 %(f)      1.30     1.31     1.31     1.32     1.32
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    1.48 %(f)      1.49     1.40     1.36     1.36     1.36
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    0.78 %(f)      0.95     2.01     1.53     1.78     1.94
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    27     5     6     17     57     22

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 8.54     $ 8.43     $ 7.36     $ 8.43     $ 7.62     $ 7.43  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.09       0.17       0.27       0.21       0.24       0.23  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.63       0.12       1.11       (1.05     0.88       0.24  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.72       0.29       1.38       (0.84     1.12       0.47  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.10     (0.18     (0.31     (0.23     (0.31     (0.28
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                                  0.00 (c) 
 

Total distributions

    (0.10     (0.18     (0.31     (0.23     (0.31     (0.28
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.16     $ 8.54     $ 8.43     $ 7.36     $ 8.43     $ 7.62  
  Total return(d)     8.19     3.81     18.86     (10.06 )%      14.80     6.38
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 63,366     $ 99,006     $ 194,783     $ 260,987     $ 488,118     $ 509,681  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.17 %(f)      0.17     0.18     0.17     0.17     0.17
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.38 %(f)      0.36     0.27     0.22     0.22     0.21
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    1.99 %(f)      2.19     3.38     2.62     2.96     3.08
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    27     5     6     17     57     22

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

54   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS SATELLITE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Service Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 8.56     $ 8.44     $ 7.37     $ 8.43     $ 7.63     $ 7.43  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.07       0.13       0.25       0.18       0.20       0.18  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.63       0.13       1.09       (1.05     0.86       0.26  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.70       0.26       1.34       (0.87     1.06       0.44  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.08     (0.14     (0.27     (0.19     (0.26     (0.24
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                                  0.00 (c) 
 

Total distributions

    (0.08     (0.14     (0.27     (0.19     (0.26     (0.24
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.18     $ 8.56     $ 8.44     $ 7.37     $ 8.43     $ 7.63  
  Total return(d)     7.92     3.32     18.25     (10.41 )%      14.06     5.92
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 138     $ 128     $ 258     $ 243     $ 350     $ 408  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.67 %(f)      0.67     0.68     0.67     0.67     0.67
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.88 %(f)      0.86     0.78     0.72     0.72     0.71
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    1.70 %(f)      1.62     3.13     2.20     2.41     2.40
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    27     5     6     17     57     22

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   55


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Investor Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 8.53     $ 8.43     $ 7.36     $ 8.43     $ 7.62     $ 7.43  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.09       0.16       0.27       0.20       0.22       0.23  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.63       0.11       1.10       (1.05     0.88       0.23  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.72       0.27       1.37       (0.85     1.10       0.46  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.09     (0.17     (0.30     (0.22     (0.29     (0.27
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                                  0.00 (c) 
 

Total distributions

    (0.09     (0.17     (0.30     (0.22     (0.29     (0.27
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.16     $ 8.53     $ 8.43     $ 7.36     $ 8.43     $ 7.62  
  Total return(d)     8.26     3.55     18.71     (10.19 )%      14.62     6.22
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 16,197     $ 18,816     $ 22,706     $ 27,782     $ 46,011     $ 58,740  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.28 %(f)      0.30     0.32     0.31     0.32     0.32
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.49 %(f)      0.50     0.41     0.36     0.36     0.36
 

Ratio of net investment income(b)

    1.99 %(f)      2.12     3.39     2.53     2.74     3.02
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    27     5     6     17     57     22

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

56   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS SATELLITE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 8.55     $ 8.44     $ 7.36     $ 8.43     $ 7.63     $ 7.44  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.10       0.14       0.29       0.23       0.25       0.63  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.63       0.15       1.10       (1.07     0.86       (0.15
 

Total from investment operations

    0.73       0.29       1.39       (0.84     1.11       0.48  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.10     (0.18     (0.31     (0.23     (0.31     (0.28
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                                  (0.01
 

Total distributions

    (0.10     (0.18     (0.31     (0.23     (0.31     (0.29
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.18     $ 8.55     $ 8.44     $ 7.36     $ 8.43     $ 7.63  
  Total return(c)     8.30     3.79     19.02     (10.04 )%      14.66     6.40
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 875     $ 815     $ 45,956     $ 44,046     $ 40,326     $ 33,805  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.16 %(e)      0.16     0.17     0.16     0.16     0.15
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.37 %(e)      0.33     0.26     0.22     0.20     0.17
 

Ratio of net investment income(b)

    2.19 %(e)      1.79     3.59     2.88     3.09     8.15
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    27     5     6     17     57     22

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   57


GOLDMAN SACHS SATELLITE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Class R Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 8.53     $ 8.42     $ 7.35     $ 8.41     $ 7.61     $ 7.42  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.07       0.12       0.23       0.17       0.19       0.19  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.63       0.12       1.09       (1.05     0.86       0.23  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.70       0.24       1.32       (0.88     1.05       0.42  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.07     (0.13     (0.25     (0.18     (0.25     (0.23
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                                  0.00 (c) 
 

Total distributions

    (0.07     (0.13     (0.25     (0.18     (0.25     (0.23
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.16     $ 8.53     $ 8.42     $ 7.35     $ 8.41     $ 7.61  
  Total return(d)     7.98     3.09     18.12     (10.56 )%      13.94     5.71
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 630     $ 724     $ 1,140     $ 1,955     $ 2,645     $ 2,788  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.78 %(f)      0.80     0.81     0.81     0.82     0.82
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.99 %(f)      0.99     0.91     0.86     0.86     0.86
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    1.51 %(f)      1.56     2.88     2.09     2.33     2.49
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    27     5     6     17     57     22

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

58   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS SATELLITE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31, 2018(a)
 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 8.55     $ 8.44     $ 7.37     $ 8.37  
 

Net investment income(b)(c)

    0.10       0.18       0.30       0.20  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.62       0.11       1.08       (1.01
 

Total from investment operations

    0.72       0.29       1.38       (0.81
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.10     (0.18     (0.31     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.17     $ 8.55     $ 8.44     $ 7.37  
  Total return(d)     8.30     3.82     18.85     (9.76 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 3,145     $ 3,743     $ 3,722     $ 2,902  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.16 %(f)      0.16     0.17     0.16 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.37 %(f)      0.36     0.27     0.22 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(c)

    2.17 %(f)      2.31     3.70     3.51 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    27     5     6     17

 

  (a)   Class P Shares commenced operations April 17, 2018.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The following table lists those series of the Trust that are included in this report (collectively, the “Portfolios” or individually a “Portfolio”), along with their corresponding share classes and respective diversification status under the Act.

 

Portfolio      Share Classes Offered    Diversified/
Non-diversified

All Portfolios

    

A, C, Institutional, Service, Investor, R6, R, P

   Diversified

Class A Shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class C Shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00%, which is imposed on redemptions made within 12 months of purchase. Institutional, Service, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares are not subject to a sales charge.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”), serves as

investment adviser to the Portfolios pursuant to a management agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Trust.

The Portfolios are expected to invest primarily in a combination of domestic and international equity and fixed income underlying funds that currently exist or that may become available for investment in the future for which GSAM or an affiliate now or in the future acts as investment adviser or principal underwriter without considering or canvassing the universe of unaffiliated funds available, and may also invest in unaffiliated exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) (collectively, the “Underlying Funds”).

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and require management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions. Each Portfolio is an investment company under GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies.

A.  Investment Valuation — The valuation policy of the Portfolios and Underlying Funds is to value investments at fair value.

B.  Investment Income and Investments — Investment income includes interest income, dividend income and securities lending income, if any. Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recognized on ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, as soon as such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost. Investment transactions are recorded on the following business day for daily net asset value (“NAV”) calculations. Income distributions are recognized as capital gains or income in the financial statements in accordance with the character that is distributed.

For derivative contracts, realized gains and losses are recorded upon settlement of the contract.

C.  Class Allocations and Expenses — Investment income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), if any, and non-class specific expenses of each Portfolio are allocated daily based upon the proportion of net assets of each class. Non-class specific expenses directly incurred by a Portfolio are charged to that Portfolio, while such expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated across the applicable Portfolios on a straight-line and/or pro-rata basis depending upon the nature of the expenses. Class specific expenses, where applicable, are borne by the respective share classes and include Distribution and Service, Transfer Agency and Service and Shareholder Administration fees.

Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of each Portfolio and do not include any expenses associated with the Underlying Funds. Because the Underlying Funds have varied expense and fee levels and the Portfolios may own different proportions of the Underlying Funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by each Portfolio will vary.

D.  Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is each Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute each

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, each Portfolio is not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gains distributions, if any, are declared and paid according to the following schedule:

 

Portfolio         Income Distributions
Declared/Paid
   Capital Gains Distributions
Declared/ Paid

Balanced Strategy, Growth and Income Strategy and Satellite Strategies

   Quarterly    Annually

Growth Strategy

   Annually    Annually

Net capital losses, if any, are carried forward to future fiscal years and may be used to the extent allowed by the Code to offset any future capital gains. Losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. Utilization of capital loss carryforwards will reduce the requirement of future capital gains distributions.

The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial reporting purposes is determined in accordance with federal income tax rules, which may differ from GAAP. The source of each Portfolio’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from distributable earnings or capital. Certain components of the Portfolios’ net assets on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities reflect permanent GAAP/tax differences based on the appropriate tax character.

E.  Foreign Currency Translation — The accounting records and reporting currency of the Portfolios are maintained in U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rates at the close of each business day. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments is included within net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments. Changes in the value of other assets and liabilities as a result of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates are included in the Statements of Operations within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars on the date the transaction occurred, the effects of which are included within net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS   

U.S. GAAP defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price); the Portfolios’ policy is to use the market approach. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls shall be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The levels used for classifying investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these investments. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2 — Quoted prices in markets that are not active or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, volatility and credit spreads), either directly or indirectly;

Level 3 — Prices or valuations that require significant unobservable inputs (including GSAM’s assumptions in determining fair value measurement).

The Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) has approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Portfolios’, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Trustees have delegated to GSAM day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the

 

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June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

Portfolios, investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

A.  Level 1 and Level 2 Fair Value Investments — The valuation techniques and significant inputs used in determining the fair values for investments classified as Level 1 and Level 2 are as follows:

Underlying Funds (including Money Market Funds) — Underlying Funds include ETFs and other investment companies. Investments in the Underlying Funds (except ETFs) are valued at the NAV per share on the day of valuation. ETFs are valued daily at the last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which the investment is traded. Because the Portfolios invest in Underlying Funds that fluctuate in value, the Portfolios’ shares will correspondingly fluctuate in value. To the extent these investments are actively traded, they are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, otherwise they are generally classified as Level 2. For information regarding an Underlying Fund’s accounting policies and investment holdings, please see the Underlying Fund’s shareholder report.

Derivative Contracts — A derivative is an instrument whose value is derived from underlying assets, indices, reference rates or a combination of these factors. A Portfolio enters into derivative transactions to hedge against changes in interest rates, securities prices, and/or currency exchange rates, to increase total return, or to gain access to certain markets or attain exposure to other underliers. For financial reporting purposes, cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of a Portfolio and cash collateral received, if any, is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as receivables/payables for collateral on certain derivatives contracts. Non-cash collateral pledged by a Portfolio, if any, is noted in the Schedules of Investments.

Exchange-traded derivatives, including futures and options contracts, are generally valued at the last sale or settlement price on the exchange where they are principally traded. Exchange-traded options without settlement prices are generally valued at the midpoint of the bid and ask prices on the exchange where they are principally traded (or, in the absence of two-way trading, at the last bid price for long positions and the last ask price for short positions). Exchange-traded derivatives typically fall within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) and centrally cleared derivatives are valued using market transactions and other market evidence, including market-based inputs to models, calibration to market-clearing transactions, broker or dealer quotations, or other alternative pricing sources. Where models are used, the selection of a particular model to value OTC and centrally cleared derivatives depends upon the contractual terms of, and specific risks inherent in, the instrument, as well as the availability of pricing information in the market. Valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility, voluntary and involuntary prepayment rates, loss severity rates and correlations of such inputs. For OTC and centrally cleared derivatives that trade in liquid markets, model inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment. OTC and centrally cleared derivatives are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy when significant inputs are corroborated by market evidence.

i.  Forward Contracts — A forward contract is a contract between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a future date. A forward contract settlement can occur on a cash or delivery basis. Forward contracts are marked-to-market daily using independent vendor prices, and the change in value, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Cash and certain investments may be used to collateralize forward contracts.

A forward foreign currency exchange contract is a forward contract in which a Portfolio agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of one currency for another, at a pre-determined price at a future date. All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked to market daily by using the outright forward rates or interpolating based upon maturity dates, where available. Non-deliverable forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled with the counterparty in cash without the delivery of foreign currency.

ii.  Futures Contracts — Futures contracts are contracts to buy or sell a standardized quantity of a specified commodity or security. Upon entering into a futures contract, a Portfolio deposits cash or securities in an account on behalf of the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments are made or received by a Portfolio equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable with a corresponding offset to unrealized gains or losses.

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

iii.  Options — When a Portfolio writes call or put options, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written. Swaptions are options on swap contracts.

Upon the purchase of a call option or a put option by a Portfolio, the premium paid is recorded as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option. Certain options may be purchased with premiums to be determined on a future date. The premiums for these options are based upon implied volatility parameters at specified terms.

B.  Level 3 Fair Value Investments — To the extent that significant inputs to valuation models and other alternative pricing sources are unobservable, or if quotations are not readily available, or if GSAM believes that such quotations do not accurately reflect fair value, the fair value of a Portfolio’s investments may be determined under Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees. GSAM, consistent with its procedures and applicable regulatory guidance, may make an adjustment to the most recent valuation prices of either domestic or foreign securities in light of significant events to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities at the time of determining a Portfolio’s NAV. To the extent investments are valued using single source broker quotations obtained directly from the broker or passed through from third party pricing vendors, such investments are classified as Level 3 investments.

C.  Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Portfolios’ investments and derivatives classified in the fair value hierarchy as of June 30.2021:

BALANCED STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Underlying Funds

            

Dynamic

   $ 56,222,673        $         —        $         —  

Equity

     168,795,554                    

Exchange Traded Funds

     106,947,266                    

Fixed Income

     200,035,818                    

Investment Company

     22,431,770                    
Total    $ 554,433,081        $        $         —  
Derivative Type                            
Assets             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(a)

   $        $ 895,044        $  

Futures Contracts(a)

     575,287                    

Options Purchased

     1,285,038                    
Total    $ 1,860,325        $ 895,044        $  
Liabilities             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(a)

   $        $ (7,083      $  

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

GROWTH AND INCOME STRATEGY PORTFOLIO
            
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Underlying Funds

            

Dynamic

   $ 71,977,532        $        $  

Equity

     398,435,865                    

Exchange Traded Funds

     293,523,834                    

Fixed Income

     158,310,343                    

Investment Company

     36,836,176                    
Total    $ 959,083,750        $        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(a)

   $        $ 1,725,673        $  

Futures Contracts(a)

     795,059                    

Options Purchased

     2,230,988                    
Total    $ 3,026,047        $ 1,725,673        $  
Liabilities             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(a)

   $        $ (29,134      $  

 

(a)   Amount shown represents unrealized gain (loss) at period end.

 

GROWTH STRATEGY PORTFOLIO
            
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Underlying Funds

            

Dynamic

   $ 40,199,909        $        $  

Equity

     467,792,363                    

Exchange Traded Funds

     272,432,956                    

Fixed Income

     53,557,356                    

Investment Company

     36,197,382                    
Total    $ 870,179,966        $        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(a)

   $        $ 1,245,659        $  

Futures Contracts(a)

     884,127                    

Options Purchased

     2,308,238                    
Total    $ 3,192,365        $ 1,245,659        $  

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

SATELLITE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Underlying Funds

            

Equity

   $ 84,753,517        $        $         —  

Exchange Traded Funds

     4,322,799                  —           

Fixed Income

     45,179,538                    
Total    $ 134,255,854        $        $  

 

(a)   Amount shown represents unrealized gain (loss) at period end.

For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Schedules of Investments.

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES

The following tables set forth, by certain risk types, the gross value of derivative contracts (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) as of June 30, 2021. These instruments were used as part of the Portfolios’ investment strategies and to obtain and/or manage exposure related to the risks below. The values in the tables below exclude the effects of cash collateral received or posted pursuant to these derivative contracts, and therefore are not representative of the Portfolios’ net exposure.

 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio         
 
Risk   

Statement of Assets

and Liabilities

          

Statement of Assets

and Liabilities

   Liabilities  

Interest rate

  

Variation margin on futures contracts;

Purchased options, at value

   $ 1,394,258 (a)          $  

Equity

   Variation margin on futures contracts      466,067 (a)             

Currency

   Receivable for unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.      895,044      Payable for unrealized loss on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.      (7,083)  
Total         $ 2,755,369           $ (7,083)  
Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio         
 
Risk   

Statement of Assets

and Liabilities

   Assets     

Statement of Assets

and Liabilities

   Liabilities  

Interest rate

  

Variation margin on futures contracts;

Purchased options, at value

   $ 2,438,735 (a)          $  

Equity

   Variation margin on futures contracts      587,312 (a)             

Currency

   Receivable for unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.      1,725,673      Payable for unrealized loss on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.      (29,134)  
Total         $ 4,751,720           $ (29,134)  

 

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June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

Growth Strategy Portfolio         
 
Risk   

Statement of Assets

and Liabilities

   Assets     

Statement of Assets

and Liabilities

   Liabilities  

Equity

   Variation margin on futures contracts    $ 884,127 (a)     Payable for unrealized loss on purchase options contracts    $ 76,797  

Currency

   Receivable for unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.      1,245,659              
Total         $ 2,129,786           $ 76,797  

 

(a)   Includes unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts described in the Additional Investment Information sections of the Schedules of Investments. Only the variation margin as of June 30, 2021 is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables set forth, by certain risk types, the Portfolios’ gains (losses) related to these derivatives and their indicative volumes for the six month ended June 30, 2021. These gains (losses) should be considered in the context that these derivative contracts may have been executed to create investment opportunities and/or economically hedge certain investments, and accordingly, certain gains (losses) on such derivative contracts may offset certain (losses) gains attributable to investments. These gains (losses) are included in “Net realized gain (loss)” or “Net change in unrealized gain (loss)” on the Statements of Operations:

 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio      
Risk    Statement of Operations    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Interest rate    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and purchased options /Net change in unrealized gain on futures contracts purchased options    $ (66,105    $ (401,594 )
Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and purchased options /Net change in unrealized gain on futures contracts purchased options      3,909,934        (454,727
Currency    Net realized gain from forward foreign currency exchange contracts /Net change in unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      31,312        1,256,133  
Total         $ 3,875,141      $ 399,812  
Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio      
Risk    Statement of Operations   

Net

Realized
Gain (Loss)

     Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Interest rate    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and purchased options /Net change in unrealized gain on futures contracts purchased options    $ (350,108    $ (1,107,425
Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and written options/Net change in unrealized gain on futures contracts      5,178,467        (213,569
Currency    Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency exchange contracts /Net change in unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      (83,081      2,342,394  
Total         $ 4,745,278      $ 1,021,400  

 

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4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

Growth Strategy Portfolio      
Risk    Statement of Operations    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Net Change
in Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and purchased options /Net change in unrealized gain on futures contracts purchased options    $ 6,388,598      $ (939,788
Currency    Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency exchange contracts /Net change in unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      (22,610      1,756,543  
Total         $ 6,365,988      $ 816,755  

For the six month ended June 30, 2021, the relevant values for each derivative type was as follows:

 

     Average Number of Contracts, Notional Amounts, or Shares/Units (a)  
      Futures
Contracts
       Forward
Contacts
       Purchased
Options
       Written
Options
 

Balanced Strategy

     325        $ 37,360,149          685,833          (5,324

Growth and Income Strategy

     496          66,804,036          1,164,167          (8,792

Growth Strategy

     471          49,529,690          1,166,250          (7,687

 

(a)   Amounts(s) disclosed represent average number of contracts for futures contracts, notional amounts for forward contracts, or shares/units outstanding for purchased options and written options, based on absolute values, which is indicative of volume for this derivative type, for the months that each Fund held such derivatives during the six months ended June 30, 2021.

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

A.  Management Agreement — Under the Agreement, GSAM manages the Portfolios, subject to the general supervision of the Trustees.

As compensation for the services rendered pursuant to the Agreement, the assumption of the expenses related thereto and administration of the Portfolios’ business affairs, including providing facilities, GSAM is entitled to a management fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets of 0.124% for the Satellite Strategies Portfolio and 0.15% for each of the other Portfolios.

B.  Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Plans — The Trust, on behalf of Class A and Class R Shares of each applicable Portfolio, has adopted Distribution and Service Plans subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Service Plans, Goldman Sachs, which serves as distributor (the “Distributor”), is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution services and personal and account maintenance services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers. These fees are equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A or Class R Shares of the Portfolio, as applicable, as set forth below.

The Trust, on behalf of Class C Shares of each applicable Portfolio, has adopted a Distribution Plan subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution Plan, Goldman Sachs as Distributor is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers. These fees are equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares of the Portfolio, as set forth below.

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

 

The Trust, on behalf of Service Shares of each applicable Portfolio, has adopted a Service Plan subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act to allow Service Shares to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing personal and account maintenance services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service Plan provides for compensation to the service organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Service Shares of the Portfolio, as set forth below.

 

     Distribution and/or Service Plan Rates  
      Class A*      Class C      Class R*      Service  

Distribution and/or Service Plan

     0.25      0.75      0.50      0.25

 

*   With respect to Class A and Class R Shares, the Distributor at its discretion may use compensation for distribution services paid under the Distribution Plan to compensate service organizations for personal and account maintenance services and expenses as long as such total compensation does not exceed the maximum cap on “service fees” imposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

C.  Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Portfolios pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class A Shares’ front end sales charge and Class C Shares’ CDSC. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs retained the following amounts:

 

     Front End
Sales Charge
       Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge
 
Portfolio    Class A        Class C  

Balanced Strategy

   $ 5,262        $ 64  

Growth and Income Strategy

     6,819          349  

Growth Strategy

     7,180          404  

Satellite Strategies

     384           

D.  Service and/or Shareholder Administration Plans — The Trust, on behalf of each applicable Portfolio, has adopted Service Plans to allow Class C Shares and Shareholder Administration Plans to allow Service Shares, respectively, to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing varying levels of personal and account maintenance or shareholder administration services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service and Shareholder Administration Plans each provide for compensation to the service organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of 0.25 % of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Service Shares of the Portfolios, respectively.

E.  Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Portfolios for a fee pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.16% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares; 0.03% of the average daily net assets of Class R6 and Class P Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional and Service Shares.

F.  Other Expense Agreements and Affiliated Transactions — GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Portfolios (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees and shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of each Portfolio. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Portfolios are not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. The Other Expense limitations as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets are 0.01% for the Satellite Strategies Portfolio and 0.004% for each other Portfolio. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2022 and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees. In addition, the Portfolios have entered into certain offset arrangements with the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Portfolios’ expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows:

 

Portfolio          

Other

Expense

Reimbursements

 

Balanced Strategy

         $ 161,701  

Growth and Income Strategy

           183,218  

Growth Strategy

           188,140  

Satellite Strategies

           156,706  

G.  Line of Credit Facility — As of June 30, 2021, the Portfolios participated in a $1,000,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the “facility”) together with other funds of the Trust and certain registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or its affiliates. This facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes, or to allow for an orderly liquidation of securities to meet redemption requests. The interest rate on borrowings is based on the federal funds rate. The facility also requires a fee to be paid by the Portfolios based on the amount of the commitment that has not been utilized. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Portfolios did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 26, 2021, the facility was $700,000,000.

H.  Other Transactions with Affiliates — The Portfolios invest primarily in the Class R6 Shares of the Underlying Funds

(except certain Underlying Funds that are ETFs). These Underlying Funds are considered to be affiliated with the Portfolios. The

tables below show the transactions in and earnings from investments in these Underlying Funds for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (in thousands):

 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio

 

Underlying Funds    Market
Value as of
12/31/2020
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sales
    Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Market
Value as of
06/30/2021
     Shares as of
06/30/2021
     Dividend
Income
 

Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

   $ 54,505      $      $     $      $ (1,357   $ 53,148        969      $ 497  

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF

     55,178               (8,485     2,564        4,542       53,799        625        305  

Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund — Class R6

     10,365                            210       10,575        1,502         

Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund —Class R6

     17,438        164                     (478     17,124        1,558        164  

Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund — Class R6

     91,461               (15,250     2,598        9,505       88,314        3,573         

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund — Class R6

     16,969        3,333                     (551     19,751        1,594        333  

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund — Class R6

     24,135               (2,500     364        2,647       24,646        1,861         

 

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June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio (continued)

 

Underlying Funds    Market
Value as of
12/31/2020
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sales
    Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Market
Value as of
06/30/2021
     Shares as of
06/30/2021
     Dividend
Income
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund — Institutional Shares

   $ 27,862      $ 50,601      $ (56,031   $      $     $ 22,432        22,432      $ 3  

Goldman Sachs Global Core Fixed Income Fund — Class R6

     144,088        6,565                     (4,355     146,298        11,421        1,063  

Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund — Class R6

     9,319        92        (33            896       10,274        799        137  

Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund — Class R6

     5,537        51        (10     8        825       6,411        546        83  

Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund — Class R6

     6,144        104                     80       6,328        673        104  

Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund — Class R6

     5,506        137                     36       5,679        870        137  

Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund — Class R6

     26,386               (2,500     383        2,387       26,656        1,756         

Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund — Class R6

     12,824               (2,000     184        1,486       12,494        873         

Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund — Class R6

     5,072        94                     (310     4,856        853        95  

Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund — Class R6

     16,009                            582       16,591        1,533         

Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund — Class R6

     27,119                            1,938       29,057        2,807         

Total

   $ 555,917      $ 61,141      $ (86,809   $ 6,101      $ 18,083     $ 554,433               $ 2,921  

 

 

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio

 

Underlying Funds    Market
Value as of
12/31/2020
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sales
    Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Market
Value as of
06/30/2021
     Shares as of
06/30/2021
     Dividend
Income
 

Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

   $ 88,640      $      $     $      $ (2,206   $ 86,434        1,576      $ 808  

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF

     191,211               (9,230     2,429        22,680       207,090        2,407        1,080  

Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund — Class R6

     8,522                            173       8,695        1,235         

Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund — Class R6

     191,890               (17,000     3,491        23,697       202,078        8,175         

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio (continued)

 

Underlying Funds    Market
Value as of
12/31/2020
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sales
    Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Market
Value as of
06/30/2021
     Shares as of
06/30/2021
     Dividend
Income
 

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund — Class R6

   $ 31,955      $ 5,148      $     $      $ (1,064   $ 36,039        2,909      $ 648  

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund — Class R6

     53,314               (2,500     561        6,506       57,881        4,372         

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund — Institutional Shares

     33,271        59,620        (56,055                  36,836        36,836        4  

Goldman Sachs Global Core Fixed Income Fund — Class R6

     86,318        5,143                     (2,607     88,854        6,936        643  

Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund — Class R6

     15,950        157        (57            1,535       17,585        1,367        234  

Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund — Class R6

     8,919        83        (17     13        1,330       10,328        879        133  

Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund — Class R6

     8,963        152                     116       9,231        982        152  

Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund — Class R6

     9,595        239                     62       9,896        1,515        239  

Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund — Class R6

     82,040               (7,000     1,278        7,334       83,652        5,511         

Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund — Class R6

     23,828                            3,084       26,912        1,881         

Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund — Class R6

     9,871        5,015                     (596     14,290        2,512        216  

Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund — Class R6

     23,155                            843       23,998        2,218         

Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund — Class R6

     36,666                            2,619       39,285        3,796         

Total

   $ 904,108      $ 75,557      $ (91,859   $ 7,772      $ 63,506     $ 959,084               $ 4,157  

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Growth Strategy Portfolio

 

Underlying Funds   

Market

Value
12/31/2020

     Purchases
at Cost
*
     Proceeds
from Sales
    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
   

Market

Value
6/30/2021

     Shares as of
6/30/2021
     Dividend
Income
 

Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

   $ 9,622      $      $     $      $ (240   $ 9,382        171      $ 87  

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF

     231,434                            31,616       263,050        3,058        1,374  

Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund — Class R6

     201,458               (9,001     1,180        27,087       220,724        8,929         

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund — Class R6

     31,594        6,606                     (1,074     37,126        2,996        606  

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund — Class R6

     62,408        7,000        (5,000     822        7,577       72,807        5,499         

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund — Institutional Shares

     23,241        72,180        (59,224                  36,197        36,197        6  

Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund — Class R6

     15,288        151        (54            1,470       16,855        1,311        225  

Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund — Class R6

     7,497        69        (14     11        1,118       8,681        739        110  

Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund — Class R6

     7,720        192                     49       7,961        1,219        192  

Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund — Class R6

     92,110        7,000                     10,266       109,376        7,205         

Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund — Class R6

     32,183        6,000        (3,500     288        4,380       39,351        2,750         

Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund — Class R6

     8,846        165                     (541     8,470        1,489        165  

Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund — Class R6

     13,153                            478       13,631        1,260         

Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund — Class R6

     21,997        3,000                     1,572       26,569        2,567         

Total

   $ 758,551      $ 102,363      $ (76,793   $ 2,301      $ 83,758     $ 870,180               $ 2,765  

 

*   Includes reinvestment of distributions.

 

 

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Satellite Strategies Portfolio

 

Underlying Funds    Market
Value
12/31/2020
     Purchases
at Cost
*
     Proceeds
from Sales
    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Market
Value
6/30/2021
     Shares as
of
6/30/2021
     Dividend
Income
 

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF

   $ 7,688      $      $ (3,812   $ 895     $ (448   $ 4,323        106      $ 22  

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund — Class R6

     29,062        443        (8,065     729       (1,697     20,472        1,652        443  

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund — Class R6

     10,511               (5,349     3,865       (2,989     6,038        183         

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund — Class R6

     7,381        2,600        (1,890     105       1,064       9,260        699         

Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund — Class R6

     25,913        9,148        (10,878     845       2,167       27,195        2,115        359  

Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund — Class R6

     31,230        68        (24,611     376       1,003       8,066        687        69  

Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund — Class R6

     10,511        136        (4,200     (78     209       6,578        700        136  

Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund — Class R6

     20,458        279        (13,665     1,451       (1,486     7,037        1,078        278  

Goldman Sachs Inflation Protected Securities Fund — Class R6

            9,035        (975     20       132       8,212        702        135  

Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund — Class R6

     19,691        11,900        (7,440     1,168       2,227       27,546        1,925         

Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund — Class R6

     9,315        101        (6,000     (500     (35     2,881        506        101  

Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund — Class R6

     1,553        5,731        (2,140     (652     2,156       6,648        263        132  

Total

   $ 173,313      $ 39,441      $ (89,025   $ 8,224     $ 2,303     $ 134,256               $ 1,675  

 

*   Includes reinvestment of distributions.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

6. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

 

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the six months ended June 30, 2021, were as follows:

 

Portfolio         Purchases        Sales  

Balanced Strategy

       $ 11,870,961        $ 31,383,759  

Growth and Income Strategy

         18,243,610          36,789,528  

Growth Strategy

         32,567,834          18,489,388  

Satellite Strategies

         39,440,863          88,876,159  

 

7. TAX INFORMATION

As of the Portfolios’ most recent fiscal year end, December 31, 2020, the Portfolios’ capital loss carryforwards and certain timing differences on a tax basis were as follows:

 

           Balanced
Strategy
       Growth and
Income Strategy
       Growth Strategy        Satellite Strategies  

Capital loss carryforwards:

                   

Perpetual Long-Term

     $        $        $        $ (27,526,340

Perpetual Short-Term

                                    (598,576

Total capital loss carryforwards

       $        $        $        $ (28,124,916

Timing differences (Qualified Late Year Ordinary Loss Deferral and Straddle Loss Deferral)

       $ (903,749      $ (1,526,925      $ (1,177,465      $  

As of June 30, 2021, the Portfolios’ aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

           Balanced
Strategy
       Growth and
Income Strategy
       Growth Strategy        Satellite Strategies  

Tax Cost

       $ 490,357,384        $ 782,482,325        $ 660,471,179        $ 104,828,992  

Gross unrealized gain

       71,439,709          192,056,034          219,806,696          34,159,204  

Gross unrealized loss

         (7,364,012        (15,454,609        (10,097,909        (4,732,342

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities

       $ 64,075,697        $ 176,601,425        $ 209,708,787        $ 29,426,862  

The difference between GAAP-basis and tax basis unrealized gains (losses) is attributable primarily to wash sales, net mark to market gains (losses) on regulated futures contracts, options contracts, and foreign currency contracts.

GSAM has reviewed the Portfolios’ tax positions for all open tax years (the current and prior three years, as applicable) and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Portfolios’ financial statements. Such open tax years remain subject to examination and adjustment by tax authorities.

 

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8. OTHER RISKS

 

The Portfolios’ risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

Derivatives Risk — The Portfolios’ use of derivatives may result in loss. Derivative instruments, which may pose risks in addition to and greater than those associated with investing directly in securities, currencies or other instruments, may be illiquid or less liquid, volatile, difficult to price and leveraged so that small changes in the value of the underlying instruments may produce disproportionate losses to the Portfolios. Derivatives are also subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party in the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligation. The use of derivatives is a highly specialized activity that involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with investments in more traditional securities and instruments. Losses from derivatives can also result from a lack of correlation between changes in the value of derivative instruments and the portfolio assets (if any) being hedged.

Dividend-Paying Investments Risk — A Portfolio’s investments in dividend-paying securities could cause a Portfolio to underperform other funds. Securities that pay dividends, as a group, can fall out of favor with the market, causing such securities to underperform securities that do not pay dividends. Depending upon market conditions and political and legislative responses to such conditions, dividend-paying securities that meet a Portfolio’s investment criteria may not be widely available and/or may be highly concentrated in only a few market sectors. In addition, issuers that have paid regular dividends or distributions to shareholders may not continue to do so at the same level or at all in the future. This may limit the ability of a Portfolio to produce current income.

Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk — Investing in foreign markets may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in the U.S. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund invests. The imposition of exchange controls (including repatriation restrictions), confiscations of assets and property, trade restrictions (including tariffs) and other government restrictions by the U.S. or other governments, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody, may also result in losses. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent that a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund also invests in securities of issuers located in emerging markets, these risks may be more pronounced.

Investments in the Underlying Funds Risk —The investments of a Portfolio may be concentrated in one or more Underlying Funds (including ETFs and other registered investment companies) subject to statutory limitations prescribed by the Act or exemptive relief or regulations thereunder. A Portfolios’ investment performance is directly related to the investment performance of the Underlying Funds it holds. A Portfolio is subject to the risk factors associated with the investments of the Underlying Funds and will be affected by the investment policies and practices of the Underlying Funds in direct proportion to the amount of assets allocated to each. If the Portfolio has a relative concentration of its portfolio in a single Underlying Fund, they may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting that Underlying Fund, and may be more susceptible to losses because of these developments. A strategy used by the Underlying Funds may fail to produce the intended results.

Large Shareholder Transactions Risk — A Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may experience adverse effects when certain large shareholders, such as other funds, institutional investors (including those trading by use of non-discretionary mathematical formulas), financial intermediaries (who may make investment decisions on behalf of underlying clients and/or include a Portfolio in their investment model), individuals, accounts and Goldman Sachs affiliates, purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund. Such large shareholder redemptions, which may occur rapidly or unexpectedly, may cause a Portfolio or an Underlying Fund to sell portfolio securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, which may negatively impact a Portfolio’s NAV or an Underlying Fund and liquidity. These transactions may also accelerate the realization of taxable income to shareholders if such sales of investments resulted in gains, and may also increase transaction costs. In addition, a large redemption could result in a Portfolio’s or an Underlying Fund current expenses being allocated over a smaller asset base, leading to an increase in the Portfolio’s expense or the Underlying Fund’s ratio. Similarly, large Portfolio share purchases may adversely

 

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8. OTHER RISKS (continued)

 

affect a Portfolio’s or the Underlying Fund’s performance to the extent that the Portfolio or the Underlying Fund’s is delayed in investing new cash or otherwise maintains a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

Liquidity Risk — A Portfolio or an Underlying Fund may make investments that are illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that a Portfolio or Underlying Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period or without significant dilution to remaining investors’ interests because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, a Portfolio or Underlying Fund may be forced to sell investments at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions. If a Portfolio or Underlying Fund is forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions, such sales may adversely affect the Portfolio’s or Underlying Fund’s NAV and dilute remaining investors’ interests. Liquidity risk may be the result of, among other things, the reduced number and capacity of traditional market participants to make a market in fixed income securities or the lack of an active market. The potential for liquidity risk may be magnified by a rising interest rate environment or other circumstances where investor redemptions from fixed income mutual funds may be higher than normal, potentially causing increased supply in the market due to selling activity. These risks may be more pronounced in connection with a Portfolio investments in securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. Redemptions by large shareholders may have a negative impact on a Portfolio’s or Underlying Fund’s liquidity.

Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, a Portfolio trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk). The value of the securities in which a Portfolio invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Events such as war, acts of terrorism, social unrest, natural disasters, the spread of infectious illness or other public health threats could also significantly impact a Fund and its investments. Additionally, a Portfolio may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

 

9. INDEMNIFICATIONS

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents are indemnified, to the extent permitted by the Act and state law, against certain liabilities that may arise out of performance of their duties to the Portfolios. Additionally, in the course of business, the Portfolios enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Portfolios’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Portfolios that have not yet occurred. However, GSAM believes the risk of loss under these arrangements to be remote.

 

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events after the Statement of Assets and Liabilities date have been evaluated, and GSAM has concluded that there is no impact requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
 

 

 

 
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares

 

Shares sold

    443,188     $ 5,706,726        806,106     $ 9,371,853  

Reinvestment of distributions

    25,286       325,115        161,208       1,956,189  

Shares redeemed

    (628,955     (8,105,616      (1,388,358     (16,050,087
      (160,481     (2,073,775      (421,044     (4,722,045
Class C Shares

 

Shares sold

    29,818       383,637        152,765       1,760,807  

Reinvestment of distributions

    135       1,715        8,805       109,881  

Shares redeemed

    (232,376     (3,005,152      (346,972     (4,036,182
      (202,423     (2,619,800      (185,402     (2,165,494
Institutional Shares

 

Shares sold

    2,268,479       29,339,589        9,619,191       115,945,581  

Reinvestment of distributions

    138,005       1,780,813        692,210       8,350,848  

Shares redeemed

    (5,082,587     (65,579,581      (9,699,923     (114,183,314
      (2,676,103     (34,459,179      611,478       10,113,115  
Service Shares

 

Shares sold

    2       31        209       2,470  

Shares redeemed

    (2,893     (37,496      (12,403     (151,463
      (2,891     (37,465      (12,194     (148,993
Investor Shares

 

Shares sold

    44,078       577,108        373,809       4,570,701  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,629       20,930        10,916       133,619  

Shares redeemed

    (245,833     (3,121,230      (96,997     (1,089,565
      (200,126     (2,523,192      287,728       3,614,755  
Class R6 Shares

 

Shares sold

    2,247       28,974        10,357       121,259  

Reinvestment of distributions

    102       1,320        853       10,015  

Shares redeemed

    (4,214     (54,742      (48,256     (581,682
      (1,865     (24,448      (37,046     (450,408
Class R Shares

 

Shares sold

    35,347       456,447        108,195       1,269,012  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,526       19,409        13,214       159,999  

Shares redeemed

    (7,853     (100,182      (254,775     (3,003,397
      29,020       375,674        (133,366     (1,574,386
Class P Shares

 

Shares sold

    868,508       11,193,131        424,684       4,981,602  

Reinvestment of distributions

    19,132       247,143        76,524       922,139  

Shares redeemed

    (150,827     (1,938,001      (831,434     (9,255,219
      736,813       9,502,273        (330,226     (3,351,478

NET DECREASE

    (2,478,056   $ (31,859,912      (220,072   $ 1,315,066  

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
 

 

 

 
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares

 

Shares sold

    572,549     $ 9,196,940        1,001,133     $ 14,063,210  

Reinvestment of distributions

    46,307       737,240        568,375       8,516,207  

Shares redeemed

    (1,249,227     (20,127,145      (2,729,843     (38,118,863)  
      (630,371     (10,192,965      (1,160,335     (15,539,446)  
Class C Shares

 

Shares sold

    53,040       831,701        88,895       1,236,549  

Reinvestment of distributions

    240       3,697        23,505       349,075  

Shares redeemed

    (279,306     (4,369,054      (592,480     (8,007,231)  
      (226,026     (3,533,656      (480,080     (6,421,607)  
Institutional Shares

 

Shares sold

    1,697,991       27,298,374        5,182,916       76,541,111  

Reinvestment of distributions

    98,824       1,595,350        816,050       12,170,985  

Shares redeemed

    (2,484,527     (40,039,533      (8,571,487     (120,264,037)  
      (687,712     (11,145,809      (2,572,521     (31,551,941)  
Service Shares

 

Shares sold

    8,337       133,449        4,849       69,559  

Reinvestment of distributions

    43       676        875       13,109  

Shares redeemed

    (17,495     (281,359      (38,494     (554,592)  
      (9,115     (147,234      (32,770     (471,924)  
Investor Shares

 

Shares sold

    58,007       945,164        64,633       909,258  

Reinvestment of distributions

    2,012       32,154        17,938       265,906  

Shares redeemed

    (40,805     (654,269      (104,836     (1,448,110)  
      19,214       323,049        (22,265     (272,946)  
Class R6 Shares

 

Shares sold

    27,191       435,362        28,686       413,366  

Reinvestment of distributions

    213       3,431        1,615       23,957  

Shares redeemed

    (28,137     (461,079      (169,079     (2,390,358)  
      (733     (22,286      (138,778     (1,953,035)  
Class R Shares

 

Shares sold

    20,273       323,059        50,504       698,780  

Reinvestment of distributions

    653       10,264        10,189       152,171  

Shares redeemed

    (15,866     (251,492      (70,861     (969,139)  
      5,060       81,831        (10,168     (118,188)  
Class P Shares

 

Shares sold

    1,125,787       18,098,087        1,164,270       16,936,910  

Reinvestment of distributions

    65,927       1,063,756        524,524       7,826,935  

Shares redeemed

    (931,640     (15,129,796      (1,844,068     (26,151,627)  
      260,074       4,032,047        (155,274     (1,387,782)  

NET DECREASE

    (1,269,609   $ (20,605,023      (4,572,191   $ (57,716,869)  

 

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June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    Growth Strategy Portfolio  
 

 

 

 
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    501,623     $ 9,433,955        952,811     $ 14,899,877  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 562,692       9,975,598  

Shares redeemed

    (1,110,389     (20,968,818      (2,659,217     (41,661,077)  
      (608,766     (11,534,863      (1,143,714     (16,785,602)  
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    111,655       2,120,701        115,961       1,857,819  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 27,434       492,028  

Shares redeemed

    (383,988     (7,415,727      (688,823     (10,860,045)  
      (272,333     (5,295,026      (545,428     (8,510,198)  
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    3,488,745       63,726,627        3,336,916       56,246,806  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 288,202       5,118,577  

Shares redeemed

    (2,382,980     (44,300,792      (3,273,219     (52,266,823)  
      1,105,765       19,425,835        351,899       9,098,560  
Service Shares         

Shares sold

    5,067       94,917        15,123       236,070  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 882       15,576  

Shares redeemed

    (4,872     (93,565      (37,528     (619,839)  
      195       1,352        (21,523     (368,193)  
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    44,265       838,948        93,099       1,429,337  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 13,445       234,991  

Shares redeemed

    (45,565     (851,036      (160,653     (2,517,024)  
      (1,300     (12,088      (54,109     (852,696)  
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    22,644       429,929        256,374       3,405,418  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 9,131       162,156  

Shares redeemed

    (50,928     (953,271      (352,598     (5,980,284)  
      (28,284     (523,342      (87,093     (2,412,710)  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

    17,222       315,441        71,249       1,119,560  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 10,567       181,648  

Shares redeemed

    (20,133     (365,086      (122,574     (1,872,096)  
      (2,911     (49,645      (40,758     (570,888)  
Class P Shares         

Shares sold

    1,157,222       21,941,350        1,225,584       19,950,156  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 394,137       7,003,021  

Shares redeemed

    (319,406     (6,053,761      (1,357,109     (20,758,491)  
      837,816       15,887,589        262,612       6,194,686  

NET INCREASE (DECREASE)

    1,030,182     $ 17,899,812        (1,278,114   $ (14,207,041)  

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021

 

11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
 

 

 

 
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    406,160     $ 3,579,884        1,145,188     $ 8,749,162  

Reinvestment of distributions

    43,327       387,880        102,102       753,943  

Shares redeemed

    (515,359     (4,549,734      (1,394,131     (10,704,125)  
      (65,872     (581,970      (146,841     (1,201,020)  
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    3,594       31,768        18,345       139,519  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,047       9,469        12,367       88,754  

Shares redeemed

    (391,663     (3,439,237      (1,283,127     (9,821,116)  
      (387,022     (3,398,000      (1,252,415     (9,592,843)  
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    344,787       3,019,118        1,571,612       12,311,549  

Reinvestment of distributions

    75,110       668,813        307,906       2,265,956  

Shares redeemed

    (5,100,696     (44,658,911      (13,388,305     (106,106,332)  
      (4,680,799     (40,970,980      (11,508,787     (91,528,827)  
Service Shares         

Shares sold

    120       1,069        484       3,780  

Reinvestment of distributions

    74       665        293       2,112  

Shares redeemed

    (160     (1,449      (16,356     (128,273)  
      34       285        (15,579     (122,381)  
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    117,911       1,048,943        378,548       2,930,215  

Reinvestment of distributions

    19,965       177,850        55,617       410,262  

Shares redeemed

    (574,036     (5,072,311      (923,864     (6,801,591)  
      (436,160     (3,845,518      (489,699     (3,461,114)  
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    21,919       191,188        61,994       475,643  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,016       9,084        7,453       54,297  

Shares redeemed

    (22,959     (202,610      (5,421,875     (45,667,982)  
      (24     (2,338      (5,352,428     (45,138,042)  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

    2,263       19,969        13,336       96,817  

Reinvestment of distributions

    532       4,753        1,423       10,468  

Shares redeemed

    (18,915     (164,134      (65,276     (527,686)  
      (16,120     (139,412      (50,517     (420,401)  
Class P Shares         

Shares sold

    19,473       166,886        41,176       315,000  

Reinvestment of distributions

    3,696       33,058        10,376       77,222  

Shares redeemed

    (118,353     (1,030,268      (54,624     (448,609)  
      (95,184     (830,324      (3,072     (56,387)  

NET DECREASE

    (5,681,147   $ (49,768,257      (18,819,338   $ (151,521,015)  

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited)

 

Background

The Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio, Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio, Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio, and Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio (the “Portfolios”) are investment portfolios of Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”). The Board of Trustees oversees the management of the Trust and reviews the investment performance and expenses of the Portfolios at regularly scheduled meetings held throughout the year. In addition, the Board of Trustees determines annually whether to approve the continuance of the Trust’s investment management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) on behalf of the Portfolios.

The Management Agreement was most recently approved for continuation until June 30, 2022 by the Board of Trustees, including those Trustees who are not parties to the Management Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of any party thereto (the “Independent Trustees”), at a meeting held on June 15-16, 2021 (the “Annual Meeting”).

The review process undertaken by the Trustees spans the course of the year and culminates with the Annual Meeting. To assist the Trustees in their deliberations, the Trustees have established a Contract Review Committee (the “Committee”), comprised of the Independent Trustees. The Committee held two meetings over the course of the year since the Management Agreement was last approved. At those Committee meetings, regularly scheduled Board or other committee meetings, and/or the Annual Meeting, matters relevant to the renewal of the Management Agreement were considered by the Board, or the Independent Trustees, as applicable. With respect to each Portfolio, such matters included:

  (a)   the nature and quality of the advisory, administrative, and other services provided to the Portfolio and the underlying funds in which it invests (the “Underlying Funds”) by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, including information about:
  (i)   the structure, staff, and capabilities of the Investment Adviser and its portfolio management teams;
  (ii)   the groups within the Investment Adviser and its affiliates that support the portfolio management teams or provide other types of necessary services, including fund services groups (e.g., accounting and financial reporting, tax, shareholder services, and operations); controls and risk management groups (e.g., legal, compliance, valuation oversight, credit risk management, internal audit, compliance testing, market risk analysis, finance, and central funding); sales and distribution support groups, and others (e.g., information technology and training);
  (iii)   trends in employee headcount;
  (iv)   the Investment Adviser’s financial resources and ability to hire and retain talented personnel and strengthen its operations; and
  (v)   the parent company’s support of the Investment Adviser and its mutual fund business, as expressed by the firm’s senior management;
  (b)   information on the investment performance of the Portfolio and the Underlying Funds, including comparisons to the performance of similar mutual funds, as provided by a third-party mutual fund data provider engaged as part of the contract review process (the “Outside Data Provider”), and a benchmark performance index; and information on general investment outlooks in the markets in which the Underlying Funds invest;
  (c)   information provided by the Investment Adviser indicating the Investment Adviser’s views on whether the Portfolio’s peer group and/or benchmark index had high, medium, or low relevance given the Portfolio’s particular investment strategy;
  (d)   the terms of the Management Agreement and other agreements with affiliated service providers entered into by the Trust on behalf of the Portfolio;
  (e)   fee and expense information for the Portfolio, including:
  (i)   the relative management fee and expense levels of the Portfolio as compared to those of comparable funds managed by other advisers, as provided by the Outside Data Provider;
  (ii)   the Portfolio’s expense trends over time; and
  (iii)   to the extent the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts (such as bank collective trusts, private wealth management accounts, institutional separate accounts, sub-advised mutual funds, and non-U.S. funds) having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Portfolio, comparative information on the advisory fees charged and services provided to those accounts by the Investment Adviser;
  (f)   with respect to the extensive investment performance and expense comparison data provided by the Outside Data Provider, its processes in producing that data for the Portfolio;
  (g)   the undertakings of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations with respect to the Portfolio and the Underlying Funds;

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

  (h)   information relating to the profitability of the Management Agreement and the transfer agency and distribution and service arrangements of the Portfolio to the Investment Adviser and its affiliates;
  (i)   whether the Portfolio’s existing management fee schedule, together with the management fee schedules of the Underlying Funds, adequately addressed any economies of scale;
  (j)   a summary of the “fall-out” benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Funds, including the fees received by the Investment Adviser’s affiliates from the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Funds for transfer agency, securities lending, portfolio trading, distribution and other services;
  (k)   a summary of potential benefits derived by the Portfolio and/or the Underlying Funds as a result of their relationship with the Investment Adviser;
  (l)   with respect to the applicable Underlying Funds, information regarding commissions paid by the Underlying Funds that are equity funds and broker oversight, an update on the Investment Adviser’s soft dollars practices, other information regarding portfolio trading, and how the Investment Adviser carries out its duty to seek best execution;
  (m)   portfolio manager ownership of Portfolio shares; the manner in which portfolio manager compensation is determined; and the number and types of accounts managed by the portfolio managers;
  (n)   the nature and quality of the services provided to the Portfolio and the Underlying Funds by their unaffiliated service providers, and the Investment Adviser’s general oversight and evaluation (including reports on due diligence) of those service providers as part of the administrative services provided under the Management Agreement; and
  (o)   the Investment Adviser’s processes and policies addressing various types of potential conflicts of interest; its approach to risk management; the annual review of the effectiveness of the Portfolio’s compliance program; and periodic compliance reports.

The Trustees also received an overview of the Portfolios’ distribution arrangements. They received information regarding the Portfolios’ assets, share purchase and redemption activity, and payment of distribution, service, and shareholder administration fees. Information was also provided to the Trustees relating to revenue sharing payments made by and services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to intermediaries that promote the sale, distribution, and/or servicing of Portfolio shares. The Independent Trustees also discussed the broad range of other investment choices that are available to Portfolio investors, including the availability of comparable funds managed by other advisers.

The presentations made at the Board and Committee meetings and at the Annual Meeting encompassed the Portfolios and other mutual funds for which the Board of Trustees has responsibility. In evaluating the Management Agreement at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees relied upon their knowledge, resulting from their meetings and other interactions throughout the year, of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, their services, and the Portfolios. In conjunction with these meetings, the Trustees received written materials and oral presentations on the topics covered, and the Investment Adviser addressed the questions and concerns of the Trustees, including concerns regarding the investment performance of certain of the funds they oversee. The Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel regarding their responsibilities and other regulatory requirements related to the approval and continuation of mutual fund investment management agreements under applicable law. In addition, the Investment Adviser and its affiliates provided the Independent Trustees with a written response to a formal request for information sent on behalf of the Independent Trustees by their independent legal counsel. During the course of their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met in executive sessions with their independent legal counsel, without representatives of the Investment Adviser or its affiliates present.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of the Services Provided Under the Management Agreement

As part of their review, the Trustees considered the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the Portfolios and the Underlying Funds by the Investment Adviser. In this regard, the Trustees considered both the investment advisory services and non-advisory services that are provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates. The Trustees noted the transition in the leadership and changes in personnel of various of the Investment Adviser’s portfolio management teams that had occurred in recent periods, and the ongoing recruitment efforts aimed at bringing high quality investment talent to the Investment Adviser. They also noted the Investment Adviser’s commitment to maintaining high quality systems and expending substantial resources to respond to ongoing changes to the market, regulatory and control environment in which the Portfolios and the Underlying Funds and their service providers operate, including changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the efforts of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to combat cyber security risks. The Trustees also considered information regarding the Investment Adviser’s business continuity planning and remote operations capabilities. The Trustees concluded that the Investment Adviser continued to commit substantial financial and operational resources to the Portfolios and expressed confidence that the Investment Adviser would continue to do so in the future. The Trustees also recognized that the Investment Adviser had made

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

significant commitments to address regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the Portfolios, the Underlying Funds, and the Investment Adviser and its affiliates.

Investment Performance

The Trustees also considered the investment performance of the Portfolios and the Underlying Funds. In this regard, they compared the investment performance of each Portfolio to its peers using rankings and ratings compiled by the Outside Data Provider as of December 31, 2020, and updated performance information prepared by the Investment Adviser using the peer group identified by the Outside Data Provider as of March 31, 2021. The information on each Portfolio’s investment performance was provided for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods ending on the applicable dates. The Trustees also reviewed each Portfolio’s investment performance relative to its performance benchmark. As part of this review, they considered the investment performance trends of the Portfolios over time, and reviewed the investment performance of each Portfolio in light of its investment objective and policies and market conditions.

In addition, the Trustees considered materials prepared and presentations made by the Investment Adviser’s senior management and portfolio management personnel in which Portfolio performance was assessed. The Trustees also considered the Investment Adviser’s periodic reports with respect to the Underlying Funds’ risk profiles, and how the Investment Adviser’s approach to risk monitoring and management influences portfolio management. They noted the efforts of the portfolio management teams of certain Underlying Funds to continue to enhance the investment models used in managing those Underlying Funds.

The Trustees observed that the Balanced Strategy Portfolio’s Institutional Shares had placed in the top half of the Portfolio’s peer group for the three- and ten-year periods and in the third quartile for the one- and five-year periods, and had outperformed the Portfolio’s benchmark index for the one-year period and underperformed for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods ended March 31, 2021. They noted that the Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio’s Institutional Shares had placed in the top half of the Portfolio’s peer group for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods, and had outperformed the Portfolio’s benchmark index for the one-year period and underperformed for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods ended March 31, 2021. The Trustees observed that the Growth Strategy Portfolio’s Institutional Shares had placed in the top half of the Portfolio’s peer group for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods, and had outperformed the Portfolio’s benchmark index for the one-year period and underperformed for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods ended March 31, 2021. They noted that the Satellite Strategies Portfolio’s Institutional Shares had placed in the third quartile of the Portfolio’s peer group for the one-year period and in the fourth quartile for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods, and had outperformed the Portfolio’s benchmark index for the one-year period and underperformed for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods ended March 31, 2021.

Costs of Services Provided and Competitive Information

The Trustees considered the contractual terms of the Management Agreement and the fee rates payable by each Portfolio thereunder. In this regard, the Trustees considered information on the services rendered by the Investment Adviser to the Portfolios, which included both advisory and administrative services that were directed to the needs and operations of the Portfolios as registered mutual funds.

In particular, the Trustees reviewed analyses prepared by the Outside Data Provider regarding the expense rankings of the Portfolios. The analyses provided a comparison of each Portfolio’s management fee to those of a relevant peer group and category universe; an expense analysis which compared each Portfolio’s overall net and gross expenses to a peer group and a category universe; and data comparing each Portfolio’s net expenses to the peer and category medians. The analyses also compared each Portfolio’s other expenses and fee waivers/reimbursements to those of the peer group and category medians. The Trustees concluded that the comparisons provided by the Outside Data Provider were useful in evaluating the reasonableness of the management fees and total expenses paid by the Portfolios.

In addition, the Trustees considered the Investment Adviser’s undertakings to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations with respect to the Portfolios and the Underlying Funds. They also considered, to the extent that the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Portfolios, comparative fee information for services provided by the Investment Adviser to those accounts, and information that indicated that services provided to the Portfolios differed in various significant respects from the services provided to other types of accounts which, in many cases, operated under less stringent legal and regulatory structures, required fewer services from the Investment Adviser to a smaller number of client contact points, and were less time-intensive.

In addition, the Trustees noted that shareholders are able to redeem their Portfolio shares at any time if shareholders believe that the Portfolio fees and expenses are too high or if they are dissatisfied with the performance of the Portfolio.

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

Profitability

The Trustees reviewed each Portfolio’s contribution to the Investment Adviser’s revenues and pre-tax profit margins. In this regard the Trustees noted that they had received, among other things, profitability analyses and summaries, revenue and expense schedules by Portfolio and by function (i.e., investment management, transfer agency and distribution and service), and information on the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. They observed that the profitability and expense figures are substantially similar to those used by the Investment Adviser for many internal purposes, including compensation decisions among various business groups, and are thus subject to a vigorous internal debate about how certain revenue and expenses should be allocated. The Trustees also noted that the internal audit group within the Goldman Sachs organization periodically audits the expense allocation methodology and that the internal audit group was satisfied with the reasonableness, consistency, and accuracy of the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. Profitability data for each Portfolio was provided for 2020 and 2019, and the Trustees considered this information in relation to the Investment Adviser’s overall profitability.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered the information that had been provided regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Portfolios.

The Trustees noted that, although the Portfolios themselves do not have breakpoints in their management fee schedules, any benefits of the breakpoints in the management fee schedules of certain Underlying Funds, when reached, would pass through to the shareholders in the Portfolios at the specified asset levels. The Trustees considered the amounts of assets in the Portfolios; the Portfolios’ recent purchase and redemption activity; the information provided by the Investment Adviser relating to the costs of the services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates and the profits realized by them; information comparing the fee rates charged by the Investment Adviser with fee rates charged to other funds in the peer groups; and the Investment Adviser’s undertaking to limit certain expenses of the Portfolios and Underlying Funds that exceed specified levels. They also considered the services provided to the Portfolios under the Management Agreement and the fees and expenses borne by the Underlying Funds, and determined that the management fees payable by the Portfolios were not duplicative of the management fees paid at the Underlying Fund level.

Other Benefits to the Investment Adviser and Its Affiliates

The Trustees also considered the other benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Portfolios and/or the Underlying Funds as stated above, including: (a) transfer agency fees received by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”); (b) brokerage and futures commissions earned by Goldman Sachs for executing securities and futures transactions on behalf of certain Underlying Funds; (c) research received by the Investment Adviser from broker-dealers in exchange for executing certain transactions on behalf of certain Underlying Funds; (d) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Underlying Funds with those for other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (e) fees earned by Goldman Sachs Agency Lending (“GSAL”), an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, as securities lending agent for certain Underlying Funds (and fees earned by the Investment Adviser for managing the fund in which those Underlying Funds’ cash collateral is invested); (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to leverage the infrastructure designed to service the Portfolios on behalf of its other clients; (g) the Investment Adviser’s ability to cross-market other products and services to Portfolio shareholders; (h) Goldman Sachs’ retention of certain fees as Portfolio Distributor; (i) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate better pricing with custodians on behalf of its other clients, as a result of the relationship with the Portfolios and Underlying Funds; (j) the investment of cash and cash collateral in money market funds managed by the Investment Adviser that will result in increased assets under management for those money market funds; (k) the investment in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) managed by the Investment Adviser that will result in increased assets under management for those ETFs and may facilitate the development of the Investment Adviser’s ETF advisory business; and (l) the possibility that the working relationship between the Investment Adviser and the Portfolios’ and Underlying Funds’ third-party service providers may cause those service providers to be more likely to do business with other areas of Goldman Sachs. In the course of considering the foregoing, the Independent Trustees requested and received further information quantifying certain of these fall-out benefits.

Other Benefits to the Portfolios and Their Shareholders

The Trustees also noted that the Portfolios and/or the Underlying Funds receive certain other potential benefits as a result of their relationship with the Investment Adviser, including: (a) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Underlying Funds with those of other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (b) enhanced servicing from vendors due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (c) with respect to the Underlying Funds, enhanced servicing from broker-dealers due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates;

 

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(d) with respect to certain Underlying Funds, the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate favorable terms with derivatives counterparties as a result of the size and reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (e) the advantages received from the Investment Adviser’s knowledge and experience gained from managing other accounts and products; (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to hire and retain qualified personnel to provide services to the Portfolios and the Underlying Funds because of the reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (g) the Portfolios’ and Underlying Funds’ access, through the Investment Adviser, to certain firm-wide resources (e.g., proprietary risk management systems and databases), subject to certain restrictions; (h) with respect to certain Underlying Funds, the ability to participate in the securities lending program administered by GSAL, as measured by the revenue received by the Underlying Funds in connection with the program; and (i) the Portfolios’ access to certain affiliated distribution channels. In addition, the Trustees noted the competitive nature of the mutual fund marketplace, and considered that many of the Portfolios’ shareholders invested in the Portfolios in part because of the Portfolios’ relationship with the Investment Adviser and that those shareholders have a general expectation that the relationship will continue.

Conclusion

In connection with their consideration of the Management Agreement, the Trustees gave weight to each of the factors described above, but did not identify any particular factor as controlling their decision. After deliberation and consideration of all of the information provided, including the factors described above, the Trustees concluded, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the management fees paid by each of the Portfolios were reasonable in light of the services provided to it by the Investment Adviser, the Investment Adviser’s costs and each Portfolio’s current and reasonably foreseeable asset levels. The Trustees unanimously concluded that the Investment Adviser’s continued management likely would benefit each Portfolio and its shareholders and that the Management Agreement should be approved and continued with respect to each Portfolio until June 30, 2022.

 

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Liquidity Risk Management Program (Unaudited)

 

Each Portfolio has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) in accordance with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act. The Program seeks to assess and manage each Portfolio’s liquidity risk, i.e., the risk that a Portfolio is unable to satisfy redemption requests without significantly diluting remaining investors’ interests in the Portfolio. The Board of Trustees of the Trust has designated GSAM, each Fund’s investment adviser, to administer the Program. Certain aspects of the Program rely on third parties to perform certain functions, including the provision of market data and application of models.

The Program is comprised of various components designed to support the assessment and/or management of liquidity risk, including: (1) the periodic assessment (no less frequently than annually) of certain factors that influence a Portfolio’s liquidity risk; (2) the periodic classification (no less frequently than monthly) of a Portfolio’s investments into one of four liquidity categories that reflect an estimate of their liquidity under current market conditions; (3) a 15% limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under Rule 22e-4); (4) for a Portfolio that does not invest primarily in “highly liquid investments” (as defined under Rule 22e-4), the determination of a minimum percentage of the Portfolio’s assets that will generally be invested in highly liquid investments (a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum”); and (5) periodic reporting to the Board of Trustees.

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees on February 9-10, 2021, GSAM provided a written report to the Board addressing the operation, and the adequacy and effectiveness of the implementation, of the Program, including, as applicable, the operation of any Highly Liquid Investment Minimum and any material changes to the Program, for the period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 (the “Reporting Period”). Among other things, the annual report and related materials discussed: (1) the results of stress tests designed to assess liquidity under a hypothetical stressed scenario involving elevated redemptions; (2) an assessment of the methodologies used to classify investments into one of four liquidity categories; and (3) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on liquidity and management of liquidity risk during the Reporting Period, including during stressed market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report concluded that the Program continues to be reasonably designed to assess and manage liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period.

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives under all circumstances in the future. Please refer to your Portfolio’s prospectus for more information regarding the Portfolio’s exposure to liquidity risk and other risks to which it may be subject.

 

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Portfolio Expenses — Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class R6, Class R or Class P Shares of a Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges on purchase payments (with respect to Class A Shares), contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions (with respect to Class C Shares), and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees (with respect to Class A, Class C, Service and Class R Shares); and other Portfolio expenses.

The Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class R6, Class R or Class P Shares of the Portfolios and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021, which represents a period of 181 days of a 365 day year.

Actual Expenses — The first line under each share class in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000=8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes — The second line under each share class in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolios’ actual net expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolios’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Portfolios and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees, or exchange fees and do not include expenses of Underlying Funds in which the Portfolios invest. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Balanced Strategy Portfolio     Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio     Growth Strategy Portfolio     Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
Share Class  

Beginning
Account

Value
1/1/21

   

Ending
Account

Value
6/30/21

    Expenses
Paid for the
6 months
ended
6/30/21
*
   

Beginning
Account

Value
1/1/21

   

Ending
Account

Value
6/30/21

    Expenses
Paid for the
6 months
ended
6/30/21
*
   

Beginning
Account

Value
1/1/21

    Ending
Account
Value
6/30/21
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 months
ended
6/30/21
*
   

Beginning
Account

Value
1/1/21

   

Ending
Account

Value
6/30/21

    Expenses
Paid for the
6 months
ended
6/30/21
*
 
Class A                                                

Actual

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,053.90     $ 2.80     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,086.10     $ 2.84     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,116.90     $ 2.89     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,081.10     $ 2.73  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,022.07     2.76       1,000.00       1,022.07     2.76       1,000.00       1,022.07     2.76       1,000.00       1,022.07     2.66  
Class C                                                

Actual

    1,000.00       1,049.90       6.61       1,000.00       1,082.40       6.71       1,000.00       1,112.80       6.81       1,000.00       1,077.60       6.54  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,018.35     6.51       1,000.00       1,018.35     6.51       1,000.00       1,018.35     6.51       1,000.00       1,018.50     6.36  
Institutional                                                

Actual

    1,000.00       1,056.50       0.97       1,000.00       1,088.30       0.98       1,000.00       1,119.80       1.00       1,000.00       1,081.90       0.88  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.85     0.95       1,000.00       1,023.85     0.95       1,000.00       1,023.85     0.95       1,000.00       1,023.95     0.85  
Service                                                

Actual

    1,000.00       1,054.00       3.51       1,000.00       1,084.90       3.57       1,000.00       1,116.10       3.62       1,000.00       1,079.20       3.45  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,021.37     3.46       1,000.00       1,021.37     3.46       1,000.00       1,021.37     3.46       1,000.00       1,021.37     3.36  
Investor                                                

Actual

    1,000.00       1,055.40       1.53       1,000.00       1,087.10       1.55       1,000.00       1,118.80       1.58       1,000.00       1,082.60       1.45  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.31     1.51       1,000.00       1,023.31     1.51       1,000.00       1,023.31     1.51       1,000.00       1,023.41     1.40  
Class R6                                                

Actual

    1,000.00       1,056.60       0.92       1,000.00       1,088.40       0.93       1,000.00       1,119.20       0.95       1,000.00       1,083.00       0.83  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.90     0.90       1,000.00       1,023.90     0.90       1,000.00       1,023.90     0.90       1,000.00       1,024.00     0.80  
Class R                                                

Actual

    1,000.00       1,053.00       4.07       1,000.00       1,084.60       4.13       1,000.00       1,115.80       4.20       1,000.00       1,079.80       4.02  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,020.83     4.01       1,000.00       1,020.83     4.01       1,000.00       1,020.83     4.01       1,000.00       1,020.83     3.91  
Class P                                                

Actual

    1,000.00       1,055.70       0.92       1,000.00       1,088.40       0.93       1,000.00       1,119.20       0.95       1,000.00       1,083.00       0.83  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.90     0.90       1,000.00       1,023.90     0.90       1,000.00       1,023.90     0.90       1,000.00       1,023.90     0.80  

 

*   Expenses for each share class are calculated using each Portfolio’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Expenses are calculated by multiplying the annualized net expense ratio by the average account value for the period; then multiplying the result by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year; and then dividing that result by the number of days in the fiscal year. The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

 

+   Hypothetical expenses are based on each Portfolio’s actual annualized net expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

 

Portfolios    Class A     Class C     Institutional     Service     Investor     Class R6     Class R     Class P  

Balanced Strategy

     0.55     1.30     0.19     0.69     0.30     0.18     0.80     0.18

Growth and Income Strategy

     0.55       1.30       0.19       0.69       0.30       0.18       0.80       0.18  

Growth Strategy

     0.55       1.30       0.19       0.69       0.30       0.18       0.80       0.18  

Satellite Strategies

     0.53       1.27       0.17       0.67       0.28       0.16       0.78       0.16  

 

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FUNDS PROFILE

 

Goldman Sachs Funds

 

Goldman Sachs is a premier financial services firm, known since 1869 for creating thoughtful and customized investment solutions in complex global markets.

Today, the Asset Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $2.09 trillion in assets under supervision as of June 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs Asset Management has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. Goldman Sachs Asset Management leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

 

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

 

Financial Square Government Fund1

 

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

 

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

 

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

 

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

 

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

 

Investor Money Market Fund3

 

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

 

Enhanced Income Fund

 

High Quality Floating Rate Fund

 

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

 

Short Duration Government Fund

 

Short Duration Bond Fund4

 

Government Income Fund

 

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

Multi-Sector

 

Bond Fund

 

Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Global Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Strategic Income Fund

 

Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

 

High Yield Municipal Fund

 

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

 

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

 

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

 

Investment Grade Credit Fund

 

U.S. Mortgages Fund

 

High Yield Fund

 

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

 

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

 

Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Fixed Income Alternatives

 

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

 

Equity Income Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Large Cap Value Fund

 

Focused Value Fund

 

Capital Growth Fund

 

Strategic Growth Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Flexible Cap Fund

 

Concentrated Growth Fund

 

Technology Opportunities Fund

 

Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

 

U.S. Equity ESG Fund5

 

Income Builder Fund

Tax-Advantaged Equity

 

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

 

International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

Equity Insights

 

Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

 

U.S. Equity Insights Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Insights Fund

 

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

 

Large Cap Value Insights Fund

 

Small Cap Value Insights Fund

 

International Small Cap Insights Fund

 

International Equity Insights Fund

 

Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

Fundamental Equity International

 

International Equity Income Fund

 

International Equity ESG Fund

 

China Equity Fund

 

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

 

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

 

Clean Energy Income Fund

 

Real Estate Securities Fund

 

International Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Alternative Premia Fund

 

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

 

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund

 

Global Infrastructure Fund

 

Defensive Equity Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

 

Global Managed Beta Fund

 

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

 

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Dwight L. Bush

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Diana M. Daniels

Joaquin Delgado

James A. McNamara

Roy W. Templin

Gregory G. Weaver

 

 

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Goldman Sachs Funds

 

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Semi-Annual Report      

June 30, 2021

 
     

Global Infrastructure Fund

 

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Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Fund Basics

    1  

Schedule of Investments

    3  

Financial Statements

    5  

Financial Highlights

    8  

Notes to Financial Statements

    15  

Other Information

    25  

 

     
NOT FDIC-INSURED   May Lose Value   No Bank Guarantee


FUND BASICS

 

Global Infrastructure Fund

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2020–June 30, 2021   Fund Total Return
(based on NAV)1
     Dow Jones Brookfield Global
Infrastructure Index
(Net, USD, Unhedged)2
 
  Class A     10.06      12.58
  Class C     9.69        12.58  
  Institutional     10.22        12.58  
  Investor     10.18        12.58  
  Class R6     10.25        12.58  
  Class R     9.84        12.58  
    Class P     10.26        12.58  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The Dow Jones Brookfield Global Infrastructure Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) intends to measure the stock performance of pure-play infrastructure companies domiciled globally. The index covers all sectors of the infrastructure market. Components are required to have more than 70% of cash flows derived from infrastructure lines of business. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

  TOP 10 HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/213
     Holding   % of Net Assets        Line of Business      Country
  American Tower Corp.     10.9      Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts      United States
  Vinci SA     5.3        Construction & Engineering      France
  Crown Castle International Corp.     5.0        Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts      United States
  National Grid PLC     4.9        Multi-Utilities      United Kingdom
  Enbridge, Inc     4.8        Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      Canada
  Cellnex Telecom SA     4.3        Diversified Telecommunication Services      Spain
  SBA Communication Corp.     3.8        Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts      United States
  Sempra Energy     3.8        Multi-Utilities      United States
  Transurban Group     3.1        Transportation Infrastructure      Australia
    American Water World Co. Inc.     2.9        Water Utilities      United States

 

3   The top 10 holdings may not be representative of the Fund’s future investments.

 

1


FUND BASICS

 

  FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATION4
     As of June 30, 2021     

 

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4    The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from the percentages contained in the graph above. The graph categorizes investments using the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”); however, the sector classifications used by the portfolio management team may differ from GICS. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of market value (excluding investments in the securities lending reinvestment vehicle, if any). Underlying sector allocations of exchange traded funds and other investment companies held by the Fund are not reflected in the graph above. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

For more information about your Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

2


GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks – 96.7%      
Australia – 4.8%      
  403,134     APA Group (Gas Utilities)   $ 2,689,968  
  167,363     NEXTDC Ltd. (IT Services)*     1,489,314  
  707,357     Transurban Group (Transportation Infrastructure)     7,544,036  
   

 

 

 
      11,723,318  

 

 

 
Canada – 13.2%  
  88,037     Boralex, Inc., Class A (Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers)     2,681,023  
  291,235     Enbridge, Inc. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)     11,660,207  
  53,268     Fortis, Inc. (Electric Utilities)     2,357,870  
  64,221     Keyera Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)     1,725,719  
  95,150     Northland Power, Inc. (Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers)     3,246,122  
  181,962     Pembina Pipeline Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)     5,782,094  
  98,289     TC Energy Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)     4,863,704  
   

 

 

 
      32,316,739  

 

 

 
China – 3.7%  
  16,348,000     China Tower Corp. Ltd., Class H (Diversified Telecommunication Services)(a)     2,251,185  
  96,000     ENN Energy Holdings Ltd. (Gas Utilities)     1,824,551  
  20,461     GDS Holdings Ltd. ADR (IT Services)*     1,605,984  
  690,000     Guangdong Investment Ltd. (Water Utilities)     991,057  
  832,000     Jiangsu Expressway Co. Ltd., Class H (Transportation Infrastructure)     941,631  
  1,686,000     Kunlun Energy Co. Ltd. (Gas Utilities)     1,552,113  
   

 

 

 
      9,166,521  

 

 

 
Denmark – 0.8%  
  13,629     Orsted A/S (Electric Utilities)(a)     1,912,985  

 

 

 
France – 7.7%      
  14,002     Aeroports de Paris (Transportation Infrastructure)*     1,827,700  
  178,122     Engie SA (Multi-Utilities)     2,442,507  
  58,682     Veolia Environnement SA (Multi-Utilities)     1,774,004  
  120,847     Vinci SA (Construction & Engineering)     12,918,259  
   

 

 

 
      18,962,470  

 

 

 
Germany – 0.5%  
  18,996     Vonovia SE (Real Estate Management & Development)     1,227,624  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Hong Kong – 0.9%  
  1,362,619     Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd. (Gas Utilities)   2,115,771  

 

 

 
Italy – 3.4%  
  237,029     Atlantia SpA (Transportation Infrastructure)*     4,303,964  
  454,677     Enav SpA (Transportation Infrastructure)*(a)     2,049,910  
  224,062     Enel SpA (Electric Utilities)     2,082,176  
   

 

 

 
      8,436,050  

 

 

 
Japan – 0.5%  
  29,600     Japan Airport Terminal Co. Ltd. (Transportation Infrastructure)*     1,329,730  

 

 

 
Spain – 7.3%      
  18,956     Aena SME SA (Transportation Infrastructure)*(a)     3,110,316  
  81,535     Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC (Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers)     3,034,733  
  163,199     Cellnex Telecom SA (Diversified Telecommunication Services)*(a)     10,409,018  
  53,406     EDP Renovaveis SA (Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers)     1,237,391  
   

 

 

 
      17,791,458  

 

 

 
Thailand – 0.7%      
  912,000     Airports of Thailand PCL (Transportation Infrastructure)     1,766,413  

 

 

 
United Kingdom – 6.1%      
  4,166     Linde PLC (Chemicals)     1,204,391  
  938,069     National Grid PLC (Multi-Utilities)     11,931,913  
  1,203,088     Tritax EuroBox PLC (Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts)(a)     1,791,757  
   

 

 

 
      14,928,061  

 

 

 
United States – 47.1%  
  81,063     AES Corp. (The) (Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers)     2,113,312  
  31,169     Ameren Corp. (Multi-Utilities)     2,494,767  
  98,669     American Tower Corp. (Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs))     26,654,444  
  45,681     American Water Works Co., Inc. (Water Utilities)     7,040,812  
  45,055     Atmos Energy Corp. (Gas Utilities)     4,330,236  
  164,032     CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (Multi-Utilities)     4,022,065  
  78,526     Cheniere Energy, Inc. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)*     6,811,345  
  51,131     CMS Energy Corp. (Multi-Utilities)     3,020,819  
  22,694     Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Multi-Utilities)     1,627,614  
  62,771     Crown Castle International Corp. (Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs))     12,246,622  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   3


GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
United States – (continued)  
  48,420     Edison International (Electric Utilities)   $ 2,799,644  
  52,718     Eversource Energy (Electric Utilities)     4,230,092  
  115,775     Kinder Morgan, Inc. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)     2,110,578  
  27,491     NextEra Energy Partners LP (Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers)     2,099,213  
  48,114     NextEra Energy, Inc. (Electric Utilities)     3,525,794  
  60,400     ONEOK, Inc. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)     3,360,656  
  180,705     PG&E Corp. (Electric Utilities)*     1,837,770  
  29,134     SBA Communications Corp. (Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs))     9,285,006  
  69,143     Sempra Energy (Multi-Utilities)     9,160,065  
  109,188     Targa Resources Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)     4,853,407  
  82,235     Williams Cos., Inc. (The) (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)     2,183,339  
   

 

 

 
      115,807,600  

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS  
  (Cost $193,831,091)   $ 237,484,740  

 

 

 
   
Shares     Dividend
Rate
  Value  
Investment Company – 1.4%(b)  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  3,411,446     0.026%   $ 3,411,446  
  (Cost $3,411,446)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 98.1%  
  (Cost $197,242,537)   $ 240,896,186  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 1.9%
    4,786,605  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 245,682,791  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

*

  Non-income producing security.

(a)

  Exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.

(b)

  Represents an affiliated issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR

 

American Depositary Receipt

LP

 

—Limited Partnership

PLC

 

—Public Limited Company

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

4   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

   

    

    

    

     
  Assets:

 

 

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $193,831,091)

  $ 237,484,740  
 

Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (cost $3,411,446)

    3,411,446  
 

Cash

    233,240  
 

Foreign currency, at value (cost $49,982)

    49,982  
 

Receivables:

 
 

Fund shares sold

    2,025,000  
 

Investments sold

    1,383,715  
 

Dividends

    1,270,625  
 

Foreign tax reclaims

    83,375  
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    16,084  
 

Other assets

    42,395  
  Total assets     246,000,602  
   
  Liabilities:

 

 

Payables:

 
 

Management fees

    177,596  
 

Fund shares redeemed

    15,558  
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

    7,097  
 

Accrued expenses

    117,560  
  Total liabilities     317,811  
   
  Net Assets:

 

 

Paid-in capital

    206,876,473  
 

Total distributable earnings

    38,806,318  
    NET ASSETS   $ 245,682,791  
   

Net Assets:

   
   

Class A

  $ 534,303  
   

Class C

    955,235  
   

Institutional

    7,688,011  
   

Investor

    222,316  
   

Class R6

    156,971,695  
   

Class R

    35,098  
   

Class P

    79,276,133  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 245,682,791  
   

Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value (unlimited number of shares authorized):

   
   

Class A

    41,526  
   

Class C

    74,831  
   

Institutional

    596,504  
   

Investor

    17,275  
   

Class R6

    12,207,307  
   

Class R

    2,729  
   

Class P

    6,169,066  
   

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:(a)

   
   

Class A

    $12.87  
   

Class C

    12.77  
   

Institutional

    12.89  
   

Investor

    12.87  
   

Class R6

    12.86  
   

Class R

    12.86  
   

Class P

    12.85  

 

  (a)   Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares is $13.62. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge, assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current net asset value (“NAV”) or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   5


GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

         
  Investment income:

 

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign withholding taxes of $197,459)

  $ 3,299,161  
 

Dividends — affiliated issuers

    638  
  Total investment income     3,299,799  
   
  Expenses:

 

 

Management fees

    920,746  
 

Registration fees

    47,032  
 

Professional fees

    46,496  
 

Transfer Agency fees(a)

    32,078  
 

Printing and mailing costs

    23,390  
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    14,734  
 

Trustee fees

    11,012  
 

Distribution and Service (12b-1) fees(a)

    4,017  
 

Service fees — Class C

    1,128  
 

Other

    3,393  
  Total expenses     1,104,026  
 

Less — expense reductions

    (93,361
  Net expenses     1,010,665  
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME     2,289,134  
   
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):  
 

Net realized gain from:

 
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    993,869  
 

Foreign currency transactions

    69,995  
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

 
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    16,983,660  
 

Foreign currency translations

    (17,220
  Net realized and unrealized gain     18,030,304  
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 20,319,438  

 

  (a)   Class specific Distribution and/or Service and Transfer Agency fees were as follows:

 

Distribution and/or Service (12b-1)  Fees

     Transfer Agency Fees  

Class A

    

Class C

    

Class R

    

Class A

    

Class C

    

Institutional

    

Investor

    

Class R6

    

Class R

    

Class P

 
$ 551      $ 3,383      $ 83      $ 352      $ 722      $ 1,450      $ 160      $ 23,767      $ 26      $ 5,601  

 

6   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

        For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
  From operations:

 

 

Net investment income

  $ 2,289,134      $ 2,593,906  
 

Net realized gain

    1,063,864        1,003,524  
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    16,966,440        (12,045,226
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     20,319,438        (8,447,796
      
  Distributions to shareholders:     
 

From distributable earnings:

    
 

Class A Shares

    (3,903      (5,116
 

Class C Shares

    (4,788      (7,652
 

Institutional Shares

    (68,560      (90,063
 

Investor Shares

    (1,862      (2,579
 

Class R6 Shares

    (1,429,788      (2,440,099
 

Class R Shares

    (217      (355
 

Class P Shares

    (643,212      (111,437
 

From return of capital:

    
 

Class A Shares

           (1,185
 

Class C Shares

           (1,773
 

Institutional Shares

           (20,864
 

Investor Shares

           (597
 

Class R6 Shares

           (565,276
 

Class R Shares

           (82
 

Class P Shares

           (25,815
  Total distributions to shareholders     (2,152,330      (3,272,893
      
  From share transactions:     
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    79,079,096        38,721,064  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    2,152,331        3,272,887  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (34,314,986      (46,559,951
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions     46,916,441        (4,566,000
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     65,083,549        (16,286,689
      
  Net assets:     
 

Beginning of period

    180,599,242        196,885,931  
 

End of period

  $ 245,682,791      $ 180,599,242  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   7


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Financial Highlights

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31,
2016(a)
 
        2020     2019     2018     2017  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.78     $ 12.47     $ 9.68     $ 10.85     $ 9.89     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.12       0.14       0.18       0.19       0.22 (c)      0.06  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.06       (0.64     2.83       (1.19     0.99       0.01  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.18       (0.50     3.01       (1.00     1.21       0.07  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.09     (0.16     (0.19     (0.17     (0.20     (0.05
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                            (0.05     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.03     (0.03           (d)      (0.01
 

Total distributions

    (0.09     (0.19     (0.22     (0.17     (0.25     (0.18
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.87     $ 11.78     $ 12.47     $ 9.68     $ 10.85     $ 9.89  
  Total Return(e)     10.06     (3.97 )%      31.22     (9.31 )%      12.29     0.69
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 534     $ 357     $ 782     $ 1,376     $ 40     $ 25  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.35 %(f)      1.34     1.36     1.38     1.38     1.40 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.45 %(f)      1.56     1.51     1.51     6.20     15.63 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.02 %(f)      1.17     1.53     1.83     2.04 %(c)      1.19 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    38     57     39     67     103     59

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on June 27, 2016.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.08 per share and 0.71% of average net assets.
  (d)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (e)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

8   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31,
2016(a)
 
        2020     2019     2018     2017  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.70     $ 12.41     $ 9.65     $ 10.84     $ 9.88     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.06       0.02       0.11       0.10       0.13 (c)      0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.07       (0.62     2.80       (1.17     1.00       0.01  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.13       (0.60     2.91       (1.07     1.13       0.03  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.06     (0.09     (0.13     (0.12     (0.14     (0.02
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                            (0.03     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.02     (0.02           (d)      (0.01
 

Total distributions

    (0.06     (0.11     (0.15     (0.12     (0.17     (0.15
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.77     $ 11.70     $ 12.41     $ 9.65     $ 10.84     $ 9.88  
  Total Return(e)     9.69     (4.78 )%      30.31     (9.96 )%      11.46     0.30
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 955     $ 868     $ 2,607     $ 1,383     $ 57     $ 51  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.09 %(f)      2.09     2.11     2.13     2.14     2.14 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.20 %(f)      2.30     2.26     2.26     7.06     16.73 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.05 %(f)      0.21     1.01     1.00     1.24 %(c)      0.46 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    38     57     39     67     103     59

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on June 27, 2016.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.08 per share and 0.71% of average net assets.
  (d)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (e)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   9


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31,
2016(a)
 
        2020     2019     2018     2017  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.80     $ 12.50     $ 9.71     $ 10.85     $ 9.89     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.13       0.21       0.19       0.06       0.29 (c)      0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.07       (0.68     2.87       (1.02     0.96       0.01  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.20       (0.47     3.06       (0.96     1.25       0.09  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.11     (0.17     (0.24     (0.18     (0.20     (0.07
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                            (0.08     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.06     (0.03           (0.01     (0.01
 

Total distributions

    (0.11     (0.23     (0.27     (0.18     (0.29     (0.20
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.89     $ 11.80     $ 12.50     $ 9.71     $ 10.85     $ 9.89  
  Total Return(d)     10.22     (3.63 )%      31.66     (8.89 )%      12.72     0.89
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 7,688     $ 6,772     $ 1,264     $ 1,737     $ 222,546     $ 2,906  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.99 %(e)      0.99     1.00     0.99     0.99     0.99 %(e) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.08 %(e)      1.19     1.13     1.06     1.29     15.23 %(e) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.15 %(e)      1.82     1.70     0.54     2.65 %(c)      1.59 %(e) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    38     57     39     67     103     59

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on June 27, 2016.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.08 per share and 0.71% of average net assets.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

10   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund  
        Investor Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31,
2016(a)
 
        2020     2019     2018     2017  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.78     $ 12.47     $ 9.68     $ 10.85     $ 9.89     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.13       0.10       0.22       0.20       0.24 (c)      0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.07       (0.58     2.82       (1.18     0.99       (d) 
 

Total from investment operations

    1.20       (0.48     3.04       (0.98     1.23       0.08  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.11     (0.19     (0.22     (0.19     (0.21     (0.06
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                            (0.05     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.02     (0.03           (0.01     (0.01
 

Total distributions

    (0.11     (0.21     (0.25     (0.19     (0.27     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.87     $ 11.78     $ 12.47     $ 9.68     $ 10.85     $ 9.89  
  Total Return(e)     10.18     (3.80 )%      31.49     (9.00 )%      12.56     0.91
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 222     $ 181     $ 929     $ 279     $ 28     $ 25  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.10 %(f)      1.09     1.10     1.13     1.14     0.95 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.20 %(f)      1.29     1.26     1.25     6.05     15.19 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.10 %(f)      0.86     1.96     1.95     2.23 %(c)      1.63 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    38     57     39     67     103     59

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on June 27, 2016.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.08 per share and 0.71% of average net assets.
  (d)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (e)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   11


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31,
2016(a)
 
        2020     2019     2018     2017  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.77     $ 12.47     $ 9.69     $ 10.85     $ 9.89     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.13       0.18       0.23       0.22       0.26 (c)      0.09  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.08       (0.65     2.82       (1.18     0.99       (d) 
 

Total from investment operations

    1.21       (0.47     3.05       (0.96     1.25       0.09  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.12     (0.19     (0.24     (0.20     (0.22     (0.07
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                            (0.06     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.04     (0.03           (0.01     (0.01
 

Total distributions

    (0.12     (0.23     (0.27     (0.20     (0.29     (0.20
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.86     $ 11.77     $ 12.47     $ 9.69     $ 10.85     $ 9.89  
  Total Return(e)     10.25     (3.64 )%      31.63     (8.88 )%      12.74     0.56
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 156,972     $ 160,304     $ 187,335     $ 183,306     $ 28     $ 25  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.98 %(f)      0.98     0.99     0.98     0.97     1.65 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.07 %(f)      1.18     1.11     1.10     5.88     15.88 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.09 %(f)      1.57     1.94     2.17     2.40 %(c)      0.93 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    38     57     39     67     103     59

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on June 27, 2016.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.08 per share and 0.71% of average net assets.
  (d)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (e)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

12   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31,
2016(a)
 
        2020     2019     2018     2017  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.78     $ 12.48     $ 9.69     $ 10.85     $ 9.89     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.09       0.12       0.16       0.14       0.18 (c)      0.05  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.07       (0.66     2.82       (1.16     1.00       0.01  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.16       (0.54     2.98       (1.02     1.18       0.06  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.08     (0.13     (0.17     (0.14     (0.18     (0.04
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                            (0.04     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.03     (0.02           (d)      (0.01
 

Total distributions

    (0.08     (0.16     (0.19     (0.14     (0.22     (0.17
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.86     $ 11.78     $ 12.48     $ 9.69     $ 10.85     $ 9.89  
  Total Return(e)     9.84     (4.24 )%      30.94     (9.49 )%      12.00     0.82
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 35     $ 32     $ 33     $ 25     $ 28     $ 25  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.59 %(f)      1.59     1.61     1.63     1.64     1.15 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.70 %(f)      1.82     1.77     1.75     6.55     15.38 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.55 %(f)      1.01     1.42     1.30     1.74 %(c)      1.44 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    38     57     39     67     103     59

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on June 27, 2016.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.08 per share and 0.71% of average net assets.
  (d)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (e)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   13


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31,
2018(a)
 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.76     $ 12.47     $ 9.68     $ 10.47  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.18       0.21       0.23       0.12  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.03       (0.69     2.83       (0.73
 

Total from investment operations

    1.21       (0.48     3.06       (0.61
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.12     (0.17     (0.24     (0.18
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.06     (0.03      
 

Total distributions

          (0.23     (0.27     (0.18
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.85     $ 11.76     $ 12.47     $ 9.68  
  Total Return(c)     10.26     (3.72 )%      31.77     (5.91 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 79,276     $ 12,085     $ 3,936     $ 2,278  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.98 %(d)      0.98     0.99     0.98 %(d) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.07 %(d)      1.18     1.12     1.14 %(d) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.90 %(d)      1.77     1.99     1.68 %(d) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    38     57     39     67

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

14   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified portfolio and currently offers seven classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R, and Class P Shares.

Class A Shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class C Shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00%, which is imposed on redemptions made within 12 months of purchase. Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R, and Class P Shares are not subject to a sales charge.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”), serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to a management agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Trust.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and require management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions. The Fund is an investment company under GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies.

A.  Investment Valuation — The Fund’s valuation policy is to value investments at fair value.

B.  Investment Income and Investments — Investment income includes interest income, dividend income, and securities lending income, if any. Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recognized on ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, as soon as such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost. Investment transactions are recorded on the following business day for daily net asset value (“NAV”) calculations. Investment income is recorded net of any foreign withholding taxes, less any amounts reclaimable. The Fund may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and is payable upon sale of such investments. Distributions received from the Fund’s investments in U.S. real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) may be characterized as ordinary income, net capital gain and/or a return of capital. A return of capital is recorded by the Fund as a reduction to the cost basis of the REIT. The Fund records its pro-rata share of the income/loss and capital gains/losses, allocated from the underlying partnerships and adjusts the cost basis of the underlying partnerships accordingly.

C.  Class Allocations and Expenses — Investment income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), if any, and non-class specific expenses of the Fund are allocated daily based upon the proportion of net assets of each class. Non-class specific expenses directly incurred by the Fund are charged to the Fund, while such expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated across the Fund on a straight-line and/or pro-rata basis depending upon the nature of the expenses. Class-specific expenses, where applicable, are borne by the respective share classes and include Distribution and Service, Transfer Agency and Service fees.

D.  Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, the Fund is not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Net investment income distributions are declared and paid quarterly, and capital gains distributions, if any, are declared and paid at least annually.

Net capital losses, if any, are carried forward to future fiscal years and may be used to the extent allowed by the Code to offset any future capital gains. Losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. Utilization of capital loss carryforwards will reduce the requirement of future capital gains distributions.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial reporting purposes is determined in accordance with federal income tax rules, which may differ from GAAP. The source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from distributable earnings or capital. Certain components of the Fund’s net assets on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities reflect permanent GAAP/tax differences based on the appropriate tax character.

E.  Foreign Currency Translation — The accounting records and reporting currency of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rates at the close of each business day. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments is included within net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments. Changes in the value of other assets and liabilities as a result of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates are included in the Statement of Operations within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars on the date the transaction occurred, the effects of which are included within net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

U.S. GAAP defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price); the Fund’s policy is to use the market approach. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls shall be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The levels used for classifying investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these investments. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2 — Quoted prices in markets that are not active or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, volatility and credit spreads), either directly or indirectly;

Level 3 — Prices or valuations that require significant unobservable inputs (including GSAM’s assumptions in determining fair value measurement).

The Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) has approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Fund, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Trustees have delegated to GSAM day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Fund’s investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

A.  Level 1 and Level 2 Fair Value Investments — The valuation techniques and significant inputs used in determining the fair values for investments classified as Level 1 and Level 2 are as follows:

Equity Securities — Equity securities traded on a United States (“U.S.”) securities exchange or the NASDAQ system, or those located on certain foreign exchanges, including but not limited to the Americas, are valued daily at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded. If there is no sale or official closing price or such price is believed by GSAM to not represent fair value, equity securities will be valued at the valid closing bid price for long positions and at the valid closing ask price for short positions (i.e. where there is sufficient volume, during normal exchange trading hours). If no valid bid/ask price is available, the equity security will be valued pursuant to the Valuation Procedures approved by the

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

Trustees and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. To the extent these investments are actively traded, they are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, otherwise they are generally classified as Level 2. Certain equity securities containing unique attributes may be classified as Level 2.

Unlisted equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last sale price on the valuation date, or if no sale occurs, at the last bid price for long positions or the last ask price for short positions, and are generally classified as Level 2. Securities traded on certain foreign securities exchanges are valued daily at fair value determined by an independent fair value service (if available) under Fair Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. The independent fair value service takes into account multiple factors including, but not limited to, movements in the securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign currency exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign securities exchange. These investments are generally classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Money Market Funds — Investments in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (“Underlying Fund”) are valued at the NAV per share of the Institutional Share class on the day of valuation. These investments are generally classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. For information regarding the Underlying Fund’s accounting policies and investment holdings, please see the Underlying Fund’s shareholder report.

B.  Level 3 Fair Value Investments — To the extent that significant inputs to valuation models and other alternative pricing sources are unobservable, or if quotations are not readily available, or if GSAM believes that such quotations do not accurately reflect fair value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may be determined under Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees. GSAM, consistent with its procedures and applicable regulatory guidance, may make an adjustment to the most recent valuation prices of either domestic or foreign securities in light of significant events to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities at the time of determining the Fund’s NAV. To the extent investments are valued using single source broker quotations obtained directly from the broker or passed through from third party pricing vendors, such investments are classified as Level 3 investments.

C.  Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Fund’s investments classified in the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2021:

GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Asia

   $ 1,605,984        $ 12,772,451        $         —  

Europe

     7,268,272          55,990,376           

North America

     148,124,339                    

Oceania

              11,723,318           

Investment Company

     3,411,446                    
Total    $ 160,410,041        $ 80,486,145        $  

 

(a)   Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of NAV. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile noted in table. The Fund utilizes fair value model prices provided by an independent third-party (fair value) service for certain international equity securities resulting in a Level 2 classification.

For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Schedule of Investments.

 

4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

A.  Management Agreement — Under the Agreement, GSAM manages the Fund, subject to the general supervision of the Trustees.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

As compensation for the services rendered pursuant to the Agreement, the assumption of the expenses related thereto and administration of the Fund’s business affairs, including providing facilities, GSAM is entitled to a management fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, contractual and effective net management fees with GSAM were at the following rates:

 

Contractual Management Rate                 Effective Net
Management
Rate
*
 
First
$1 billion
       Next
$1 billion
       Next
$3 billion
       Next
$3 billion
       Over
$8 billion
       Effective
Rate
 
  0.90%          0.81%          0.77%          0.75%          0.74%          0.90%          0.90%  

 

*   Effective Net Management Rate includes the impact of management fee waivers of affiliated underlying funds, if any.

The Fund invests in Institutional Shares of the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, which is an affiliated Underlying Fund. GSAM has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to the management fee it earns as an investment adviser to the affiliated Underlying Fund in which the Fund invests. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, GSAM waived $1,544 of the Fund’s management fee.

B.  Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Plans — The Trust, on behalf of Class A and Class R Shares of the Fund, has adopted Distribution and Service Plans subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Service Plans, Goldman Sachs, which serves as distributor (the “Distributor”), is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution services and personal and account maintenance services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers. These fees are equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A or Class R Shares of the Fund, as applicable, as set forth below.

The Trust, on behalf of Class C Shares of the Fund, has adopted a Distribution Plan subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution Plan, Goldman Sachs as Distributor is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers. These fees are equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares of the Fund, as set forth below.

 

     Distribution and/or Service Plans Rates  
      Class A*      Class C      Class R*  

Distribution and/or Service Plans

     0.25      0.75      0.50

 

*   With respect to Class A and Class R Shares, the Distributor at its discretion may use compensation for distribution services paid under the Distribution Plans to compensate service organizations for personal and account maintenance services and expenses as long as such total compensation does not exceed the maximum cap on “service fees” imposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

C.  Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Fund pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class A Shares’ front end sales charge and Class C Shares’ CDSC. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs retained $21 for Class A Shares and did not retain any portion of the CDSC for Class C Shares for this Fund.

D.  Service Plan — The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has adopted a Service Plan to allow Class C Shares to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing varying levels of personal and account maintenance services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service Plan provides for compensation to the service organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares of the Fund.

E.  Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Fund for a fee pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.16% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares; 0.03% of the average daily net assets of Class R6 and Class P Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional Shares.

 

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4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Effective April 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs has agreed to waive a portion of its transfer agency fee equal to 0.01% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares of the Fund. Prior to April 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs waived a portion of its transfer agency fee equal to 0.02% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares.

F.  Other Expense Agreements and Affiliated Transactions — GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Fund (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees and shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Fund is not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. The Other Expense limitation as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets for the Fund is 0.054%. This Other Expense limitation will remain in place through at least April 30, 2022 and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Trustees. In addition, the Fund has entered into certain offset arrangements with the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Fund’s expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows:

 

Management
Fee Waiver
       Transfer Agency
Waivers/Credits
       Other Expense
Reimbursements
       Total Expense
Reductions
 
$ 1,544        $ 128        $ 91,689        $ 93,361  

G.  Line of Credit Facility — As of June 30, 2021, the Fund participated in a $1,000,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the “facility”) together with other funds of the Trust and certain registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or its affiliates. This facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes, or to allow for an orderly liquidation of securities to meet redemption requests. The interest rate on borrowings is based on the federal funds rate. The facility also requires a fee to be paid by the Fund based on the amount of the commitment that has not been utilized. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 26, 2021, the facility was $700,000,000.

H.  Other Transactions with Affiliates — The following table provides information about the Fund’s investments in the Underlying Fund as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2020:

 

Underlying Fund    Beginning
Value as of
December 31,
2020
   Purchases
at Cost
   Proceeds
from Sales
    Ending
Value as of
June 30,
2021
     Shares
as of
June 30,
2021
     Dividend
Income
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund — Institutional Shares

   $2,834,469    $53,962,016    $ (53,385,039   $ 3,411,446        3,411,446      $ 638  

As of June 30, 2021, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was the beneficial owner of approximately the following percentages with respect to each share class of the Fund (as applicable):

 

                                                                                                                                              Percentage of Share Class owned by Goldman Sachs, Inc.  
Fund                            Institutional      Investor      Class R  

Global Infrastructure Fund

                                6      18      100

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

As of June 30, 2021, the following Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds Portfolios and Goldman Sachs Global Tax-Aware Equity Portfolio were beneficial owners of 5% or more of total outstanding shares of the Fund:

 

Fund      Goldman Sachs
Tax-Advantaged
Global Equity
     Goldman Sachs
Satellite Strategies
     Goldman Sachs
Dynamic Global
Equity
     Goldman Sachs
Growth Strategy
     Goldman Sachs Growth
and Income Strategy
 

Global Infrastructure Fund

       25      11      6      7      7

 

5. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the six months ended June 30, 2021, were $123,408,936 and $75,966,699.

 

6. TAX INFORMATION

As of December 31, 2020, the Fund’s capital loss carryforwards and certain timing differences on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Capital loss carryforwards:

    

Perpetual Short-Term

     $ (888,676

Timing differences (Real Estate Investment Trusts)

     $ 4,181  

 

As of June 30, 2021, the Fund’s aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Tax Cost

   $ 202,399,066  

Gross unrealized gain

     41,265,954  

Gross unrealized loss

     (2,768,834

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities

   $ 38,497,120  

The difference between GAAP-basis and tax basis unrealized gains (losses) is attributable primarily to wash sales and differences in the tax treatment of partnership investments.

GSAM has reviewed the Fund’s tax positions for all open tax years (the current and prior three years, as applicable) and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Such open tax years remain subject to examination and adjustment by tax authorities.

 

7. OTHER RISKS

The Fund’s risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

Dividend-Paying Investments Risk — A Fund’s investments in dividend-paying securities could cause a Fund to underperform other funds. Securities that pay dividends, as a group, can fall out of favor with the market, causing such securities to underperform securities that do not pay dividends. Depending upon market conditions and political and legislative responses to such conditions, dividend-paying securities that meet a Fund’s investment criteria may not be widely available and/or may be highly concentrated in only a few market sectors. In addition, issuers that have paid regular dividends or distributions to shareholders may not continue to do so at the same level or at all in the future. This may limit the ability of a Fund to produce current income.

Foreign Countries Risk — Investing in foreign markets may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in the United States. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government

 

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7. OTHER RISKS (continued)

 

regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. The imposition of exchange controls (including repatriation restrictions), confiscation of assets and property, trade restrictions (including tariffs) and other government restrictions by the United States or other governments, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody, may also result in losses. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time.

Foreign Custody Risk — If the Fund invests in foreign securities, the Fund may hold such securities and cash with foreign banks, agents, and securities depositories appointed by the Fund’s custodian (each a “Foreign Custodian”). Some foreign custodians may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business. In some countries, Foreign Custodians may be subject to little or no regulatory oversight over, or independent evaluation of, their operations. Further, the laws of certain countries may place limitations on the Fund’s ability to recover its assets if a Foreign Custodian enters bankruptcy.

Geographic Risk — If the Fund focuses its investments in securities of issuers located in a particular country or geographic region, the Fund may be subjected, to a greater extent than if its investments were less focused, to the risks of volatile economic cycles and/ or conditions and developments that may be particular to that country or region, such as: adverse securities markets; adverse exchange rates; adverse social, political, regulatory, economic, business, environmental or other developments; or natural disasters.

Industry Concentration Risk — Concentrating Fund investments in a limited number of issuers conducting business in the same industry or group of industries will subject the Fund to a greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business, political, environmental or other developments than if its investments were diversified across different industries.

Investments in Other Investment Companies Risk — As a shareholder of another investment company, the Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any net management fees and other expenses paid by such other investment companies, in addition to the fees and expenses regularly borne by the Fund.

Large Shareholder Transactions Risk — The Fund may experience adverse effects when certain large shareholders, such as other funds, institutional investors (including those trading by use of non-discretionary mathematical formulas), financial intermediaries (who may make investment decisions on behalf of underlying clients and/or include the Fund in their investment model), individuals, accounts and Goldman Sachs affiliates, purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of the Fund. Such large shareholder redemptions, which may occur rapidly or unexpectedly, may cause the Fund to sell portfolio securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, which may negatively impact the Fund’s NAV and liquidity. These transactions may also accelerate the realization of taxable income to shareholders if such sales of investments resulted in gains, and may also increase transaction costs. In addition, a large redemption could result in the Fund’s current expenses being allocated over a smaller asset base, leading to an increase in the Fund’s expense ratio. Similarly, large Fund share purchases may adversely affect the Fund’s performance to the extent that the Fund is delayed in investing new cash or otherwise maintains a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

Liquidity Risk — The Fund may make investments that are illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period or without significant dilution to remaining investors’ interests because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions. If the Fund is forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions, such sales may adversely affect the Fund’s NAV and dilute remaining investors’ interests. These risks may be more pronounced in connection with the Fund’s investments in securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. Redemptions by large shareholders may have a negative impact on the Fund’s liquidity.

Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, the Fund trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk). The value of the securities in which the Fund

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

7. OTHER RISKS (continued)

 

invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Events such as war, acts of terrorism, social unrest, natural disasters, the spread of infectious illness or other public health threats could also significantly impact the Fund and its investments. Additionally, the Fund may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

Non-Diversification Risk — The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest a larger percentage of its assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.

 

8. INDEMNIFICATIONS

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents are indemnified, to the extent permitted by the Act and state law, against certain liabilities that may arise out of performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, GSAM believes the risk of loss under these arrangements to be remote.

 

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events after the Statement of Assets and Liabilities date have been evaluated, and GSAM has concluded that there is no impact requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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10. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    Global Infrastructure Fund  
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    15,491     $ 186,646        19,509     $ 214,521  

Reinvestment of distributions

    303       3,903        556       6,297  

Shares redeemed

    (4,563     (55,054      (52,450     (618,502
      11,231       135,495        (32,385     (397,684
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    528       6,249        3,679       42,098  

Reinvestment of distributions

    373       4,788        835       9,425  

Shares redeemed

    (270     (3,237      (140,458     (1,691,394
      631       7,800        (135,944     (1,639,871
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    63,104       769,997        551,603       6,402,366  

Reinvestment of distributions

    5,345       68,561        9,718       110,927  

Shares redeemed

    (45,937     (581,937      (88,408     (991,768
      22,512       256,621        472,913       5,521,525  
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    1,981       24,027        10,374       122,405  

Reinvestment of distributions

    145       1,862        279       3,176  

Shares redeemed

    (219     (2,614      (69,764     (851,790
      1,907       23,275        (59,111     (726,209
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    1,153,316       13,353,450        1,962,813       22,933,180  

Reinvestment of distributions

    111,838       1,429,788        266,003       3,005,374  

Shares redeemed

    (2,675,833     (32,636,302      (3,628,004     (41,650,565
      (1,410,679     (17,853,064      (1,399,188     (15,712,011
Class R Shares         

Reinvestment of distributions

    17       217        38       436  
      17       217        38       436  
Class P Shares         

Shares sold

    5,172,406       64,738,727        766,138       9,006,494  

Reinvestment of distributions

    50,075       643,212        11,996       137,252  

Shares redeemed

    (80,617     (1,035,842      (66,684     (755,932
      5,141,864       64,346,097        711,450       8,387,814  

NET INCREASE/(DECREASE)

    3,767,483     $ 46,916,441        (442,227   $ (4,566,000

 

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Liquidity Risk Management Program

 

The Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) in accordance with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act. The Program seeks to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, i.e., the risk that a Fund is unable to satisfy redemption requests without significantly diluting remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Trust has designated GSAM, the Fund’s investment adviser, to administer the Program. Certain aspects of the Program rely on third parties to perform certain functions, including the provision of market data and application of models.

The Program is comprised of various components designed to support the assessment and/or management of liquidity risk, including: (1) the periodic assessment (no less frequently than annually) of certain factors that influence a Fund’s liquidity risk; (2) the periodic classification (no less frequently than monthly) of a Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity categories that reflect an estimate of their liquidity under current market conditions; (3) a 15% limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under Rule 22e-4); (4) for a Fund that does not invest primarily in “highly liquid investments” (as defined under Rule 22e-4), the determination of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets that will generally be invested in highly liquid investments (a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum”); and (5) periodic reporting to the Board of Trustees.

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees on February 9-10, 2021, GSAM provided a written report to the Board addressing the operation, and the adequacy and effectiveness of the implementation, of the Program, including, as applicable, the operation of any Highly Liquid Investment Minimum and any material changes to the Program, for the period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 (the “Reporting Period”). Among other things, the annual report and related materials discussed: (1) the results of stress tests designed to assess liquidity under a hypothetical stressed scenario involving elevated redemptions; (2) an assessment of the methodologies used to classify investments into one of four liquidity categories; and (3) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on liquidity and management of liquidity risk during the Reporting Period, including during stressed market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report concluded that the Program continues to be reasonably designed to assess and manage liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period.

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives under all circumstances in the future. Please refer to your Fund’s prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other risks to which it may be subject.

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended  June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges on purchase payments (with respect to Class A Shares) and contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions (with respect to Class C Shares); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees (with respect to Class A, Class C and Class R Shares); and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares of the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021, which represents a period of 181 days in a 365 day year.

Actual Expenses — The first line under each share class in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000=8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes — The second line under each share class in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual net expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Global Infrastructure Fund  
Share Class   Beginning
Account Value
1/1/2021
   

Ending

Account Value
6/30/2021

    Expenses Paid for the
6 months ended
6/30/2021
*
 
Class A            

Actual

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,100.57     $ 7.03  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,018.10     6.76  
Class C            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,096.92       10.87  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,014.43     10.44  
Institutional            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,102.17       5.16  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,019.89     4.96  
Investor            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,101.82       5.73  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,019.34     5.51  
Class R6            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,102.47       5.11  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,019.93     4.91  
Class R            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,098.43       8.27  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,016.91     7.95  
Class P            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,102.61       5.11  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,019.93     4.91  

 

  +   Hypothetical expenses are based on the Fund’s actual annualized net expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.  

 

  *   Expenses for each share class are calculated using the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Expenses are calculated by multiplying the annualized net expense ratio by the average account value for the period; then multiplying the result by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year; and then dividing that result by the number of days in the fiscal year. The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:  

 

Fund      Class A    Class C    Institutional      Investor      Class R6      Class R      Class P

Global Infrastructure Fund

     1.35%    2.09%    0.99%      1.10%      0.98%      1.59%      0.98%

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited)

 

Background

The Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund (the “Fund”) is an investment portfolio of Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”). The Board of Trustees oversees the management of the Trust and reviews the investment performance and expenses of the Fund at regularly scheduled meetings held throughout the year. In addition, the Board of Trustees determines annually whether to approve the continuance of the Trust’s investment management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) on behalf of the Fund.

The Management Agreement was most recently approved for continuation until June 30, 2022 by the Board of Trustees, including those Trustees who are not parties to the Management Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of any party thereto (the “Independent Trustees”), at a meeting held on June 15-16, 2021 (the “Annual Meeting”).

The review process undertaken by the Trustees spans the course of the year and culminates with the Annual Meeting. To assist the Trustees in their deliberations, the Trustees have established a Contract Review Committee (the “Committee”), comprised of the Independent Trustees. The Committee held two meetings over the course of the year since the Management Agreement was last approved. At those Committee meetings, regularly scheduled Board or other committee meetings, and/or the Annual Meeting, matters relevant to the renewal of the Management Agreement were considered by the Board, or the Independent Trustees, as applicable. With respect to the Fund, such matters included:

  (a)   the nature and quality of the advisory, administrative, and other services provided to the Fund by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, including information about:
  (i)   the structure, staff, and capabilities of the Investment Adviser and its portfolio management teams;
  (ii)   the groups within the Investment Adviser and its affiliates that support the portfolio management teams or provide other types of necessary services, including fund services groups (e.g., accounting and financial reporting, tax, shareholder services, and operations); controls and risk management groups (e.g., legal, compliance, valuation oversight, credit risk management, internal audit, compliance testing, market risk analysis, finance, and central funding); sales and distribution support groups, and others (e.g., information technology and training);
  (iii)   trends in employee headcount;
  (iv)   the Investment Adviser’s financial resources and ability to hire and retain talented personnel and strengthen its operations; and
  (v)   the parent company’s support of the Investment Adviser and its mutual fund business, as expressed by the firm’s senior management;
  (b)   information on the investment performance of the Fund, including comparisons to the performance of similar mutual funds, as provided by a third-party mutual fund data provider engaged as part of the contract review process (the “Outside Data Provider”), and a benchmark performance index; and information on general investment outlooks in the markets in which the Fund invests;
  (c)   information provided by the Investment Adviser indicating the Investment Adviser’s views on whether the Fund’s peer group and/or benchmark index had high, medium, or low relevance given the Fund’s particular investment strategy;
  (d)   the terms of the Management Agreement and other agreements with affiliated service providers entered into by the Trust on behalf of the Fund;
  (e)   fee and expense information for the Fund, including:
  (i)   the relative management fee and expense levels of the Fund as compared to those of comparable funds managed by other advisers, as provided by the Outside Data Provider;
  (ii)   the Fund’s expense trends over time; and
  (iii)   to the extent the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts (such as bank collective trusts, private wealth management accounts, institutional separate accounts, sub-advised mutual funds, and non-U.S. funds) having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Fund, comparative information on the advisory fees charged and services provided to those accounts by the Investment Adviser;
  (f)   with respect to the extensive investment performance and expense comparison data provided by the Outside Data Provider, its processes in producing that data for the Fund;
  (g)   the undertakings of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations;
  (h)   information relating to the profitability of the Management Agreement and the transfer agency and distribution and service arrangements of the Fund to the Investment Adviser and its affiliates;
  (i)   whether the Fund’s existing management fee schedule adequately addressed any economies of scale;

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

  (j)   a summary of the “fall-out” benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, including the fees received by the Investment Adviser’s affiliates from the Fund for transfer agency, portfolio trading, distribution and other services;
  (k)   a summary of potential benefits derived by the Fund as a result of its relationship with the Investment Adviser;
  (l)   information regarding commissions paid by the Fund and broker oversight, an update on the Investment Adviser’s soft dollars practices, other information regarding portfolio trading, and how the Investment Adviser carries out its duty to seek best execution;
  (m)   portfolio manager ownership of Fund shares; the manner in which portfolio manager compensation is determined; and the number and types of accounts managed by the portfolio managers;
  (n)   the nature and quality of the services provided to the Fund by its unaffiliated service providers, and the Investment Adviser’s general oversight and evaluation (including reports on due diligence) of those service providers as part of the administrative services provided under the Management Agreement; and
  (o)   the Investment Adviser’s processes and policies addressing various types of potential conflicts of interest; its approach to risk management; the annual review of the effectiveness of the Fund’s compliance program; and periodic compliance reports.

The Trustees also received an overview of the Fund’s distribution arrangements. They received information regarding the Fund’s assets, share purchase and redemption activity, and payment of distribution and service fees. Information was also provided to the Trustees relating to revenue sharing payments made by and services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to intermediaries that promote the sale, distribution, and/or servicing of Fund shares. The Independent Trustees also discussed the broad range of other investment choices that are available to Fund investors, including the availability of comparable funds managed by other advisers.

The presentations made at the Board and Committee meetings and at the Annual Meeting encompassed the Fund and other mutual funds for which the Board of Trustees has responsibility. In evaluating the Management Agreement at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees relied upon their knowledge, resulting from their meetings and other interactions throughout the year, of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, their services, and the Fund. In conjunction with these meetings, the Trustees received written materials and oral presentations on the topics covered, and the Investment Adviser addressed the questions and concerns of the Trustees, including concerns regarding the investment performance of certain of the funds they oversee. The Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel regarding their responsibilities and other regulatory requirements related to the approval and continuation of mutual fund investment management agreements under applicable law. In addition, the Investment Adviser and its affiliates provided the Independent Trustees with a written response to a formal request for information sent on behalf of the Independent Trustees by their independent legal counsel. During the course of their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met in executive sessions with their independent legal counsel, without representatives of the Investment Adviser or its affiliates present.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of the Services Provided Under the Management Agreement

As part of their review, the Trustees considered the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the Fund by the Investment Adviser. In this regard, the Trustees considered both the investment advisory services and non-advisory services that are provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates. The Trustees noted the transition in the leadership and changes in personnel of various of the Investment Adviser’s portfolio management teams that had occurred in recent periods, and the ongoing recruitment efforts aimed at bringing high quality investment talent to the Investment Adviser. They also noted the Investment Adviser’s commitment to maintaining high quality systems and expending substantial resources to respond to ongoing changes to the market, regulatory and control environment in which the Fund and its service providers operate, including changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the efforts of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to combat cyber security risks. The Trustees also considered information regarding the Investment Adviser’s business continuity planning and remote operations capabilities. The Trustees concluded that the Investment Adviser continued to commit substantial financial and operational resources to the Fund and expressed confidence that the Investment Adviser would continue to do so in the future. The Trustees also recognized that the Investment Adviser had made significant commitments to address regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the Fund and the Investment Adviser and its affiliates.

Investment Performance

The Trustees also considered the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, they compared the investment performance of the Fund to its peers using rankings and ratings compiled by the Outside Data Provider as of December 31, 2020, and updated performance information prepared by the Investment Adviser using the peer group identified by the Outside Data Provider as of March 31, 2021. The information on the Fund’s investment performance was provided for the one- and three-year

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

periods ending on the applicable dates. The Trustees also reviewed the Fund’s investment performance relative to its performance benchmark. As part of this review, they considered the investment performance trends of the Fund over time, and reviewed the investment performance of the Fund in light of its investment objective and policies and market conditions.

In addition, the Trustees considered materials prepared and presentations made by the Investment Adviser’s senior management and portfolio management personnel in which Fund performance was assessed. The Trustees also considered the Investment Adviser’s periodic reports with respect to the Fund’s risk profile, and how the Investment Adviser’s approach to risk monitoring and management influences portfolio management.

The Trustees noted that the Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the top half of the Fund’s peer group for the three-year period and in the fourth quartile for the one-year period, and had outperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the three-year period and underperformed for the one-year period ended March 31, 2021.

Costs of Services Provided and Competitive Information

The Trustees considered the contractual terms of the Management Agreement and the fee rates payable by the Fund thereunder. In this regard, the Trustees considered information on the services rendered by the Investment Adviser to the Fund, which included both advisory and administrative services that were directed to the needs and operations of the Fund as a registered mutual fund.

In particular, the Trustees reviewed analyses prepared by the Outside Data Provider regarding the expense rankings of the Fund. The analyses provided a comparison of the Fund’s management fee and breakpoints to those of a relevant peer group and category universe; an expense analysis which compared the Fund’s overall net and gross expenses to a peer group and a category universe; and data comparing the Fund’s net expenses to the peer and category medians. The analyses also compared the Fund’s other expenses and fee waivers/reimbursements to those of the peer group and category medians. The Trustees concluded that the comparisons provided by the Outside Data Provider were useful in evaluating the reasonableness of the management fees and total expenses paid by the Fund.

In addition, the Trustees considered the Investment Adviser’s undertakings to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations. They also considered, to the extent that the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Fund, comparative fee information for services provided by the Investment Adviser to those accounts, and information that indicated that services provided to the Fund differed in various significant respects from the services provided to other types of accounts which, in many cases, operated under less stringent legal and regulatory structures, required fewer services from the Investment Adviser to a smaller number of client contact points, and were less time-intensive.

In addition, the Trustees noted that shareholders are able to redeem their Fund shares at any time if shareholders believe that the Fund fees and expenses are too high or if they are dissatisfied with the performance of the Fund.

Profitability

The Trustees reviewed the Fund’s contribution to the Investment Adviser’s revenues and pre-tax profit margins. In this regard the Trustees noted that they had received, among other things, profitability analyses and summaries, revenue and expense schedules by Fund and by function (i.e., investment management, transfer agency and distribution and service), and information on the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. They observed that the profitability and expense figures are substantially similar to those used by the Investment Adviser for many internal purposes, including compensation decisions among various business groups, and are thus subject to a vigorous internal debate about how certain revenue and expenses should be allocated. The Trustees also noted that the internal audit group within the Goldman Sachs organization periodically audits the expense allocation methodology and that the internal audit group was satisfied with the reasonableness, consistency, and accuracy of the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. Profitability data for the Fund was provided for 2020 and 2019, and the Trustees considered this information in relation to the Investment Adviser’s overall profitability.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered the information that had been provided regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Fund. The Trustees also considered the breakpoints in the fee rate payable under the Management Agreement for the Fund at the following annual percentage rates of the average daily net assets of the Fund:

 

First $1 billion     0.90
Next $1 billion     0.81  
Next $3 billion     0.77  
Next $3 billion     0.75  
Over $8 billion     0.74  

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

The Trustees noted that the breakpoints were designed to share potential economies of scale, if any, with the Fund and its shareholders as assets under management reach those asset levels. The Trustees considered the amounts of assets in the Fund; the Fund’s recent share purchase and redemption activity; the information provided by the Investment Adviser relating to the costs of the services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates and their realized profits; information comparing fee rates charged by the Investment Adviser with fee rates charged to other funds in the peer group; the transfer agent’s undertaking to waive certain fees and the Investment Adviser’s undertaking to limit certain expenses of the Fund that exceed a specified level. Upon reviewing these matters at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees concluded that the fee breakpoints represented a means of assuring that benefits of scalability, if any, would be passed along to shareholders at the specified asset levels.

Other Benefits to the Investment Adviser and Its Affiliates

The Trustees also considered the other benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund as stated above, including: (a) transfer agency fees received by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”); (b) brokerage and futures commissions earned by Goldman Sachs for executing securities and futures transactions on behalf of the Fund; (c) research received by the Investment Adviser from broker-dealers in exchange for executing certain transactions on behalf of the Fund; (d) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Fund with those for other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (e) the Investment Adviser’s ability to leverage the infrastructure designed to service the Fund on behalf of its other clients; (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to cross-market other products and services to Fund shareholders; (g) Goldman Sachs’ retention of certain fees as Fund Distributor; (h) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate better pricing with custodians on behalf of its other clients, as a result of the relationship with the Fund; (i) the investment of cash in money market funds managed by the Investment Adviser that will result in increased assets under management for those money market funds; and (j) the possibility that the working relationship between the Investment Adviser and the Fund’s third-party service providers may cause those service providers to be more likely to do business with other areas of Goldman Sachs. In the course of considering the foregoing, the Independent Trustees requested and received further information quantifying certain of these fall-out benefits.

Other Benefits to the Fund and Its Shareholders

The Trustees also noted that the Fund receives certain other potential benefits as a result of its relationship with the Investment Adviser, including: (a) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Fund with those of other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (b) enhanced servicing from vendors due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (c) enhanced servicing from broker-dealers due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (d) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate favorable terms with derivatives counterparties on behalf of the Fund as a result of the size and reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (e) the advantages received from the Investment Adviser’s knowledge and experience gained from managing other accounts and products; (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to hire and retain qualified personnel to provide services to the Fund because of the reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (g) the Fund’s access, through the Investment Adviser, to certain firm-wide resources (e.g., proprietary risk management systems and databases), subject to certain restrictions; and (h) the Fund’s access to certain affiliated distribution channels. In addition, the Trustees noted the competitive nature of the mutual fund marketplace, and considered that many of the Fund’s shareholders invested in the Fund in part because of the Fund’s relationship with the Investment Adviser and that those shareholders have a general expectation that the relationship will continue.

Conclusion

In connection with their consideration of the Management Agreement, the Trustees gave weight to each of the factors described above, but did not identify any particular factor as controlling their decision. After deliberation and consideration of all of the information provided, including the factors described above, the Trustees concluded, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the management fees paid by the Fund were reasonable in light of the services provided to it by the Investment Adviser, the Investment Adviser’s costs and the Fund’s current and reasonably foreseeable asset levels. The Trustees unanimously concluded that the Investment Adviser’s continued management likely would benefit the Fund and its shareholders and that the Management Agreement should be approved and continued with respect to the Fund until June 30, 2022.

 

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FUNDS PROFILE

 

Goldman Sachs Funds

 

Goldman Sachs is a premier financial services firm, known since 1869 for creating thoughtful and customized investment solutions in complex global markets.

Today, the Asset Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $2.09 trillion in assets under supervision as of June 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs Asset Management has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. GSAM leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

 

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

 

Financial Square Government Fund1

 

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

 

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

 

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

 

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

 

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

 

Investor Money Market Fund3

 

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

 

Enhanced Income Fund

 

High Quality Floating Rate Fund

 

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

 

Short Duration Government Fund

 

Short Duration Bond Fund4

 

Government Income Fund

 

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

Multi-Sector

 

Bond Fund

 

Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Global Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Strategic Income Fund

 

Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

 

High Yield Municipal Fund

 

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

 

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

 

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

 

Investment Grade Credit Fund

 

U.S. Mortgages Fund

 

High Yield Fund

 

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

 

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

 

Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Fixed Income Alternatives

 

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

 

Equity Income Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Large Cap Value Fund

 

Focused Value Fund

 

Capital Growth Fund

 

Strategic Growth Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Flexible Cap Fund

 

Concentrated Growth Fund

 

Technology Opportunities Fund

 

Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

 

U.S. Equity ESG Fund5

 

Income Builder Fund

Tax-Advantaged Equity

 

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

 

International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

Equity Insights

 

Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

 

U.S. Equity Insights Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Insights Fund

 

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

 

Large Cap Value Insights Fund

 

Small Cap Value Insights Fund

 

International Small Cap Insights Fund

 

International Equity Insights Fund

 

Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

Fundamental Equity International

 

International Equity Income Fund

 

International Equity ESG Fund

 

China Equity Fund

 

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

 

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

 

Real Estate Securities Fund

 

International Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Alternative Premia Fund

 

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

 

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund

 

Global Infrastructure Fund

 

Clean Energy Income Fund

 

Defensive Equity Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

 

Global Managed Beta Fund

 

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Multi-Manager Global Equity Fund

 

Multi-Manager International Equity Fund

 

Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund

 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio

 

Multi-Manager U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund

 

Multi-Manager Real Assets Strategy Fund

 

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio

 

Growth Strategy Portfolio

 

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

 

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

 

Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio

 

Tax-Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

 

Strategic Factor Allocation Fund

 

Strategic Volatility Premium Fund

 

Target Date Retirement Portfolio

 

Target Date 2025 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2030 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2035 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2040 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2045 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2050 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2055 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2060 Portfolio

 

GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund

 

1    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
2    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
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TRUSTEES

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Dwight L. Bush

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Diana M. Daniels

Joaquin Delgado

James A. McNamara

Roy W. Templin

Gregory G. Weaver

 

OFFICERS

James A. McNamara, President

Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer

Caroline L. Kraus, Secretary

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Goldman Sachs Funds

 

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Semi-Annual Report      

June 30, 2021

 
     

Real Estate Securities Funds

     

Global Real Estate Securities

     

International Real Estate Securities

     

Real Estate Securities

 

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Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Funds

 

 

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

 

 

INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

 

 

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Fund Basics

    1  

Schedules of Investments

    7  

Financial Statements

    12  

Financial Highlights

    16  

Global Real Estate Securities

    16  

International Real Estate Securities

    23  

Real Estate Securities

    29  

Notes to Financial Statements

    37  

Other Information

    52  

 

     
NOT FDIC-INSURED   May Lose Value   No Bank Guarantee


FUND BASICS

 

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021   Fund Total Return
(based on NAV)1
     FTSE EPRA Nareit
Developed Index
(Net, USD, Unhedged)2
 
  Class A     15.57      15.71
  Class C     15.17        15.71  
  Institutional     15.76        15.71  
  Investor     15.63        15.71  
  Class R6     15.80        15.71  
  Class R     15.40        15.71  
    Class P     15.81        15.71  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) is designed to track the performance of listed real estate companies and REITs worldwide. By making the index constituents free-float adjusted, liquidity, size and revenue screened, the series is suitable for use as the basis for investment products, such as derivatives and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The figures do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/213
     Holding   % of Net Assets        Subsectors      Country
  Public Storage (REIT)     4.4      Specialized      United States
  Prologis, Inc. (REIT)     3.9      Industrial      United States
  Vonovia SE     3.5      Real Estate Operating Companies      Germany
  Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT)     3.0      Retail      United States
  AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (REIT)     2.7      Residential      United States
  Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (REIT)     2.5      Office      United States
  Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT)     2.3      Specialized      United States
  Invitation Homes, Inc. (REIT)     2.3      Residential      United States
  Essex Property Trust, Inc. (REIT)     1.9      Residential      United States
    Ventas, Inc. (REIT)     1.8      Health Care      United States

 

3    The top 10 holdings may not be representative of the Fund’s future investments.

 

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FUND BASICS

 

 

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK COUNTRY ALLOCATION4
As of June 30, 2021

 

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4    The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall country allocations may differ from percentages contained in the graph above. The percentage shown for each country reflects the value of investments in that country as a percentage of market value. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. Investments in the securities lending reinvestment vehicle represented 0.9% of the Fund’s net assets at June 30, 2021.

 

For more information about your Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

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FUND BASICS

 

International Real Estate Securities Fund

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021   Fund Total Return
(based on NAV)1
     FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed
Ex US Real Estate Index
(Net, USD, Unhedged)2
 
  Class A     7.90      9.01
  Class C     7.63        9.01  
  Institutional     8.22        9.01  
  Investor     8.09        9.01  
  Class R6     8.06        9.01  
    Class P     8.07        9.01  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Ex US Real Estate Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) is a subset of the FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index and is designed to track the performance of listed real estate companies and REITs. By making the index constituents free-float adjusted, liquidity, size and revenue screened, the series is suitable for use as the basis for investment products, such as derivatives and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The figures do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/213
     Holding   % of Total Net Assets      Line of Business      Country
  Vonovia SE   9.3%      Real Estate Operating Companies      Germany
  Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.   3.8      Diversified      Japan
  Segro plc (REIT)   3.7      Industrial      United Kingdom
  CK Asset Holdings Ltd.   3.3      Real Estate Development      Hong Kong
  Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd.   3.1      Diversified      Japan
  Link REIT (REIT)   3.1      Retail      Hong Kong
  Gecina SA (REIT)   3.0      Diversified      France
  Castellum AB   2.8      Real Estate Operating Companies      Sweden
  United Urban Investment Corp. (REIT)   2.7      Diversified      Japan
    GLP J-REIT (REIT)   2.6      Industrial      Japan

 

3    The top 10 holdings may not be representative of the Fund’s future investments.

 

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FUND VS. BENCHMARK COUNTRY ALLOCATION5
As of June 30, 2021

 

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5    The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall country allocations may differ from percentages contained in the graph above. The graph categorizes investments’ country of domicile as reported by Bloomberg; however, the country/grouping classifications used by the portfolio management team may differ from Bloomberg. The percentage shown for each country reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of market value. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

For more information about your Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

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FUND BASICS

 

Real Estate Securities Fund

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021   Fund Total Return
(based on NAV)1
     Wilshire U.S. Real Estate
Securities Index2
 
  Class A     22.21      22.70
  Class C     22.66        22.70  
  Institutional     22.42        22.70  
  Service     22.13        22.70  
  Investor     22.29        22.70  
  Class R6     22.42        22.70  
  Class R     22.02        22.70  
    Class P     22.45        22.70  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index is an unmanaged market capitalization-weighted index comprised of publicly traded REITs and real estate operating companies. The figures do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/213
     Holding   % of Total Net Assets      Subsectors
  Prologis, Inc. (REIT)     8.3    Industrial
  Public Storage (REIT)     7.0    Specialized
  Equinix, Inc. (REIT)     6.9    Specialized
  Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT)     5.2    Retail
  Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT)     4.5    Specialized
  AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (REIT)     4.5    Residential
  Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (REIT)     3.7    Office
  Invitation Homes, Inc. (REIT)     3.5    Residential
  Essex Property Trust, Inc. (REIT)     3.5    Residential
    Duke Realty Corp. (REIT)     3.1    Industrial

 

3    The top 10 holdings may not be representative of the Fund’s future investments.

 

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FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATION4
As of June 30, 2021

 

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4    The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from percentages contained in the graph above. The graph categorizes investments using Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”); however, the sector classifications used by the portfolio management team may differ from GICS. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of market value. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

For more information about your Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

 

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description       
Value
 
Common Stocks – 98.6%  
Australia – 3.6%  
  85,697     Goodman Group (REIT) (Industrial)   $ 1,356,213  
  389,694     Ingenia Communities Group (REIT) (Residential)     1,789,078  
  184,065     NEXTDC Ltd. (Internet Services & Infrastructure)*     1,637,938  
  581,479     Scentre Group (REIT) (Retail)     1,189,893  
   

 

 

 
      5,973,122  

 

 

 
Belgium – 1.0%  
  42,519     Warehouses De Pauw CVA (REIT) (Industrial)     1,624,201  

 

 

 
Canada – 2.9%  
  47,457     Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (REIT) (Residential)     2,225,073  
  138,687     Chartwell Retirement Residences (Health Care)     1,482,416  
  72,636     Summit Industrial Income REIT (REIT) (Industrial)     1,041,257  
   

 

 

 
      4,748,746  

 

 

 
China – 2.2%  
  16,932     GDS Holdings Ltd. ADR (Internet Services & Infrastructure)*     1,328,993  
  2,314,000     Shangri-La Asia Ltd. (Hotel)*     2,265,052  
   

 

 

 
      3,594,045  

 

 

 
France – 2.0%  
  14,484     Gecina SA (REIT) (Diversified)     2,219,119  
  46,054     Klepierre SA (REIT) (Retail)     1,186,524  
   

 

 

 
      3,405,643  

 

 

 
Germany – 5.0%  
  97,489     alstria office REIT-AG (REIT) (Office)     1,801,230  
  24,493     Instone Real Estate Group AG (Real Estate Development)(a)     737,446  
  90,804     Vonovia SE (Real Estate Operating Companies)     5,868,257  
   

 

 

 
      8,406,933  

 

 

 
Hong Kong – 3.9%  
  284,500     CK Asset Holdings Ltd. (Real Estate Development)     1,958,218  
  206,700     Link REIT (REIT) (Retail)     1,999,893  
  865,000     Swire Properties Ltd. (Real Estate Operating Companies)     2,576,556  
   

 

 

 
      6,534,667  

 

 

 
Ireland – 0.4%  
  147,016     Dalata Hotel Group plc (Hotel)*     669,973  

 

 

 
Japan – 10.8%  
  1,136     Hulic Reit, Inc. (REIT) (Diversified)     1,911,946  
  1,466     Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest (REIT) (Retail)     1,589,101  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – (continued)  
  126,200     Keihanshin Building Co. Ltd. (Real Estate Operating Companies)   1,546,884  
  217     Kenedix Office Investment Corp. (REIT) (Office)     1,528,287  
  276     Kenedix Retail REIT Corp. (REIT) (Retail)     746,330  
  174,800     Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. (Diversified)     2,825,393  
  89,500     Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. (Diversified)     2,069,569  
  259     Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park, Inc. (REIT) (Industrial)     1,380,152  
  154     Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc. (REIT) (Industrial)     489,738  
  23,000     Open House Co. Ltd. (Homebuilding)     1,080,764  
  746     Sankei Real Estate, Inc. (REIT) (Office)     896,240  
  1,386     United Urban Investment Corp. (REIT) (Diversified)     2,001,792  
   

 

 

 
      18,066,196  

 

 

 
Netherlands – 0.7%  
  57,502     CTP NV (Real Estate Operating Companies)*(a)     1,160,503  

 

 

 
Singapore – 1.6%  
  732,600     Ascendas India Trust (Real Estate Operating Companies)     757,990  
  561,900     Ascendas REIT (REIT) (Industrial)     1,234,786  
  2,227,400     ESR-REIT (REIT) (Industrial)     680,112  
   

 

 

 
      2,672,888  

 

 

 
Spain – 1.5%  
  20,873     Cellnex Telecom SA (Integrated Telecommunication Services)(a)     1,331,307  
  114,018     Merlin Properties Socimi SA (REIT) (Diversified)     1,179,729  
   

 

 

 
      2,511,036  

 

 

 
Sweden – 1.3%  
  83,933     Castellum AB (Real Estate Operating Companies)(b)     2,137,029  

 

 

 
United Kingdom – 5.6%  
  68,063     Big Yellow Group plc (REIT) (Specialized)     1,229,448  
  378,811     Capital & Counties Properties plc (REIT) (Retail)*     846,310  
  19,941     Derwent London plc (REIT) (Office)     914,675  
  198,726     Segro plc (REIT) (Industrial)     3,008,370  
  1,033,043     Tritax EuroBox plc (Diversified)(a)     1,538,513  
  115,760     UNITE Group plc (The) (REIT) (Residential)     1,719,805  
   

 

 

 
      9,257,121  

 

 

 
United States – 56.1%  
  22,654     Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (REIT) (Office)     4,121,669  

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description       
Value
 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
United States – (continued)  
  9,605     American Tower Corp. (REIT) (Specialized)   $ 2,594,695  
  35,213     Americold Realty Trust (REIT) (Industrial)     1,332,812  
  21,919     AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (REIT) (Residential)     4,574,276  
  18,777     Boston Properties, Inc. (REIT) (Office)     2,151,656  
  21,930     Camden Property Trust (REIT) (Residential)     2,909,453  
  11,039     CoreSite Realty Corp. (REIT) (Specialized)     1,485,849  
  33,907     Cousins Properties, Inc. (REIT) (Office)     1,247,099  
  59,673     CubeSmart (REIT) (Specialized)     2,764,053  
  25,182     Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT) (Specialized)     3,788,884  
  59,721     Duke Realty Corp. (REIT) (Industrial)     2,827,789  
  13,791     EastGroup Properties, Inc. (REIT) (Industrial)     2,267,930  
  1,245     Equinix, Inc. (REIT) (Specialized)     999,237  
  39,366     Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (REIT) (Residential)     2,925,287  
  16,087     Equity Residential (REIT) (Residential)     1,238,699  
  10,548     Essex Property Trust, Inc. (REIT) (Residential)     3,164,505  
  15,356     Federal Realty Investment Trust (REIT) (Retail)     1,799,263  
  88,007     Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (REIT) (Health Care)     2,929,753  
  22,664     Highwoods Properties, Inc. (REIT) (Office)     1,023,733  
  159,958     Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (REIT) (Hotel)*     2,733,682  
  37,640     Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (REIT) (Office)     1,047,145  
  101,426     Invitation Homes, Inc. (REIT) (Residential)     3,782,176  
  15,936     Kilroy Realty Corp. (REIT) (Office)     1,109,783  
  22,668     MGM Growth Properties LLC Class A (REIT) (Hotel)     830,102  
  38,976     Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (REIT) (Hotel)     917,885  
  54,165     Prologis, Inc. (REIT) (Industrial)     6,474,342  
  24,595     Public Storage (REIT) (Specialized)     7,395,472  
  19,298     Realty Income Corp. (REIT) (Retail)     1,287,949  
  37,704     Regency Centers Corp. (REIT) (Retail)     2,415,695  
  68,105     RLJ Lodging Trust (REIT) (Hotel)     1,037,239  
  12,533     Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (REIT) (Hotel)*     989,606  
  4,574     SBA Communications Corp. (REIT) (Specialized)     1,457,734  
  37,692     Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT) (Retail)     4,918,052  
  56,509     SITE Centers Corp. (REIT) (Retail)     851,026  
  20,904     STORE Capital Corp. (REIT) (Diversified)     721,397  
  4,860     Sun Communities, Inc. (REIT) (Residential)     833,004  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
United States – (continued)  
  16,431     Terreno Realty Corp. (REIT) (Industrial)   1,060,128  
  53,333     Ventas, Inc. (REIT) (Health Care)     3,045,314  
  20,786     Vornado Realty Trust (REIT) (Office)     970,083  
  33,088     Welltower, Inc. (REIT) (Health Care)     2,749,613  
  8,988     WP Carey, Inc. (REIT) (Diversified)     670,685  
   

 

 

 
      93,444,754  

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS  
  (Cost $127,160,594)   $ 164,206,857  

 

 

 
   
Shares    

Dividend

Rate

  Value  
Investment Company(c) – 1.0%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  1,592,735     0.026%   $ 1,592,735  
(Cost $1,592,735)  

 

 

 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SECURITIES LENDING
REINVESTMENT VEHICLE
 
 
  (Cost $128,753,329)   $ 165,799,592  

 

 

 
   
Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle(c) – 0.9%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  1,541,853     0.026%   $ 1,541,853  
(Cost $1,541,853)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 100.5%  
  (Cost $130,295,182)   $ 167,341,445  

 

 

 
 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF
    OTHER ASSETS – (0.5)%
    (757,617

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 166,583,828  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

*

  Security is currently in default and/or non-income producing.

(a)

  Exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.

(b)

  All or a portion of security is on loan.

(c)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR

 

—American Depositary Receipt

CVA

 

—Dutch Certification

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

8   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

 

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description       
Value
 
Common Stocks – 99.7%  
Australia – 8.0%  
  82,836     Goodman Group (REIT) (Industrial)   $ 1,310,936  
  254,738     Ingenia Communities Group (REIT) (Residential)     1,169,497  
  96,687     Mirvac Group (REIT) (Diversified)     210,812  
  75,284     NEXTDC Ltd. (Internet Services & Infrastructure)*     669,929  
  359,974     Scentre Group (REIT) (Retail)     736,623  
   

 

 

 
      4,097,797  

 

 

 
Belgium – 1.6%  
  21,813     Warehouses De Pauw CVA (REIT) (Industrial)     833,244  

 

 

 
Canada – 7.3%  
  22,286     Allied Properties REIT (REIT) (Office)     809,926  
  27,826     Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (REIT) (Residential)     1,304,652  
  52,418     Chartwell Retirement Residences (Health Care)     560,292  
  72,388     Summit Industrial Income REIT (REIT) (Industrial)     1,037,702  
   

 

 

 
      3,712,572  

 

 

 
China – 3.6%  
  7,381     GDS Holdings Ltd. ADR (Internet Services & Infrastructure)*     579,335  
  1,268,000     Shangri-La Asia Ltd. (Hotel)*     1,241,178  
   

 

 

 
      1,820,513  

 

 

 
France – 5.0%  
  9,958     Gecina SA (REIT) (Diversified)     1,525,682  
  39,341     Klepierre SA (REIT) (Retail)     1,013,572  
   

 

 

 
      2,539,254  

 

 

 
Germany – 12.7%  
  69,596     alstria office REIT-AG (REIT) (Office)     1,285,872  
  14,237     Instone Real Estate Group AG (Real Estate Development)(a)     428,654  
  73,895     Vonovia SE (Real Estate Operating Companies)     4,775,504  
   

 

 

 
      6,490,030  

 

 

 
Hong Kong – 10.4%  
  248,000     CK Asset Holdings Ltd. (Real Estate Development)     1,706,988  
  162,400     Link REIT (REIT) (Retail)     1,571,275  
  56,975     Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. (Diversified)     846,760  
  401,000     Swire Properties Ltd. (Real Estate Operating Companies)     1,194,450  
   

 

 

 
      5,319,473  

 

 

 
Ireland – 0.4%  
  49,499     Dalata Hotel Group plc (Hotel)*     225,574  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – 24.9%  
  101     Comforia Residential REIT, Inc. (REIT) (Residential)   318,164  
  766     GLP J-REIT (REIT) (Industrial)     1,321,082  
  459     Hulic Reit, Inc. (REIT) (Diversified)     772,521  
  667     Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest (REIT) (Retail)     723,008  
  45,300     Keihanshin Building Co. Ltd. (Real Estate Operating Companies)     555,260  
  97     Kenedix Office Investment Corp. (REIT) (Office)     683,151  
  163     Kenedix Retail REIT Corp. (REIT) (Retail)     440,768  
  121,100     Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. (Diversified)     1,957,409  
  69,400     Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. (Diversified)     1,604,783  
  90     Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park, Inc. (REIT) (Industrial)     479,590  
  170     Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc. (REIT) (Industrial)     540,620  
  10,400     Open House Co. Ltd. (Homebuilding)     488,693  
  495     Sankei Real Estate, Inc. (REIT) (Office)     594,690  
  24,500     Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd. (Diversified)     876,237  
  959     United Urban Investment Corp. (REIT) (Diversified)     1,385,078  
   

 

 

 
      12,741,054  

 

 

 
Netherlands – 0.7%  
  18,081     CTP NV (Real Estate Operating Companies)*(a)     364,910  

 

 

 
Singapore – 4.2%  
  441,000     Ascendas India Trust (Real Estate Operating Companies)     456,284  
  264,900     Ascendas REIT (REIT) (Industrial)     582,123  
  70,925     CapitaLand Ltd. (Diversified)     195,911  
  1,078,200     ESR-REIT (REIT) (Industrial)     329,217  
  318,000     Keppel DC REIT (REIT) (Specialized)     589,383  
   

 

 

 
      2,152,918  

 

 

 
Spain – 2.5%  
  10,940     Cellnex Telecom SA (Integrated Telecommunication Services)(a)     697,767  
  58,662     Merlin Properties Socimi SA (REIT) (Diversified)     606,968  
   

 

 

 
      1,304,735  

 

 

 
Sweden – 2.8%  
  56,941     Castellum AB (Real Estate Operating Companies)     1,449,782  

 

 

 
Switzerland – 2.2%  
  8,923     PSP Swiss Property AG (Registered) (Real Estate Operating Companies)     1,133,033  

 

 

 
United Kingdom – 13.4%  
  59,655     Big Yellow Group plc (REIT) (Specialized)     1,077,571  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   9


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description       
Value
 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
United Kingdom – (continued)  
  165,480     Capital & Counties Properties plc (REIT) (Retail)*   $ 369,703  
  18,120     Derwent London plc (REIT) (Office)     831,148  
  125,183     Segro plc (REIT) (Industrial)     1,895,055  
  267,632     Tritax Big Box REIT plc (REIT) (Industrial)     727,147  
  542,630     Tritax EuroBox plc (Diversified)(a)     808,140  
  75,962     UNITE Group plc (The) (REIT) (Residential)     1,128,540  
   

 

 

 
      6,837,304  

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS  
  (Cost $46,861,192)   $ 51,022,193  

 

 

 
   
Shares    

Dividend

Rate

  Value  
Investment Company(b) – 0.0%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  13     0.026%   $ 13  
  (Cost $13)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.7%  
  (Cost $46,861,205)   $ 51,022,206  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 0.3%
    152,406  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 51,174,612  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

*

  Security is currently in default and/or non-income producing.

(a)

  Exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.

(b)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR

 

—American Depositary Receipt

CVA

 

—Dutch Certification

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

10   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

 

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description       
Value
 
Common Stocks – 98.8%  
Health Care – 8.7%  
  125,237     Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (REIT)   $ 4,169,140  
  82,022     Ventas, Inc. (REIT)     4,683,456  
  58,219     Welltower, Inc. (REIT)     4,837,999  
   

 

 

 
      13,690,595  

 

 

 
Hotel – 5.3%  
  261,497     Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (REIT)*     4,468,984  
  53,566     Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (REIT)     1,261,479  
  63,055     RLJ Lodging Trust (REIT)     960,328  
  21,868     Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (REIT)*     1,726,697  
   

 

 

 
      8,417,488  

 

 

 
Industrial – 14.9%  
  25,611     Americold Realty Trust (REIT)     969,376  
  103,926     Duke Realty Corp. (REIT)     4,920,896  
  19,760     EastGroup Properties, Inc. (REIT)     3,249,532  
  109,224     Prologis, Inc. (REIT)     13,055,545  
  19,843     Terreno Realty Corp. (REIT)     1,280,270  
   

 

 

 
      23,475,619  

 

 

 
Office – 13.7%  
  32,371     Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (REIT)     5,889,580  
  37,024     Boston Properties, Inc. (REIT)     4,242,580  
  72,695     Cousins Properties, Inc. (REIT)     2,673,722  
  60,207     Highwoods Properties, Inc. (REIT)     2,719,550  
  63,686     Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (REIT)     1,771,745  
  36,656     Kilroy Realty Corp. (REIT)     2,552,724  
  40,426     Vornado Realty Trust (REIT)     1,886,681  
   

 

 

 
      21,736,582  

 

 

 
Residential – 20.2%  
  33,803     AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (REIT)     7,054,348  
  29,527     Camden Property Trust (REIT)     3,917,347  
  58,301     Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (REIT)     4,332,347  
  40,432     Equity Residential (REIT)     3,113,264  
  18,268     Essex Property Trust, Inc. (REIT)     5,480,583  
  148,695     Invitation Homes, Inc. (REIT)     5,544,837  
  13,740     Sun Communities, Inc. (REIT)     2,355,036  
   

 

 

 
      31,797,762  

 

 

 
Retail – 9.7%  
  21,807     Federal Realty Investment Trust (REIT)     2,555,126  
  48,780     Regency Centers Corp. (REIT)     3,125,335  
  63,036     Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT)     8,224,937  
  90,786     SITE Centers Corp. (REIT)     1,367,237  
   

 

 

 
      15,272,635  

 

 

 
Specialized – 26.3%  
  10,254     American Tower Corp. (REIT)     2,770,016  
  17,282     CoreSite Realty Corp. (REIT)     2,326,157  
  75,145     CubeSmart (REIT)     3,480,716  
  47,286     Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT)     7,114,652  
  13,628     Equinix, Inc. (REIT)     10,937,833  
  12,338     Extra Space Storage, Inc. (REIT)     2,021,211  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Specialized – (continued)  
  36,489     Public Storage (REIT)   10,971,877  
  5,371     SBA Communications Corp. (REIT)     1,711,738  
   

 

 

 
      41,334,200  

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS  
  (Cost $104,251,841)   $ 155,724,881  

 

 

 
   
Shares     Dividend
Rate
  Value  
Investment Company(a) 0.6%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  949,036     0.026%   $ 949,036  
  (Cost $949,036)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.4%  
  (Cost $105,200,877)   $ 156,673,917  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 0.6%
    906,461  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 157,580,378  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

*

  Security is currently in default and/or non-income producing.

(a)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviation:

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   11


GOLDMAN SACHS REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUNDS

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

        Global Real Estate
Securities Fund
     International
Real Estate
Securities Fund
     Real Estate
Securities Fund
 
  Assets:

 

 

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $127,160,594, $46,861,192 and $104,251,841)(a)

  $ 164,206,857      $ 51,022,193      $ 155,724,881  
 

Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (cost $1,592,735, $13 and $949,036)

    1,592,735        13        949,036  
 

Investments in affiliated securities lending reinvestment vehicle, at value (cost $1,541,853, $0 and $0)

    1,541,853                
 

Cash

    571,353        32,938        682,512  
 

Foreign currencies, at value (cost $121,606, $153,663 and $0)

    121,209        151,028         
 

Receivables:

       
 

Due from custodian

    838,128                
 

Dividends

    423,012        81,638        448,881  
 

Foreign tax reclaims

    146,532        74,914         
 

Fund shares sold

    90,000               61,715  
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    34,091        31,547        32,433  
 

Securities lending income

    257        51         
 

Due from broker

           34,836         
 

Other assets

    38,986        38,175        47,170  
  Total assets     169,605,013        51,467,333        157,946,628  
         
  Liabilities:

 

 

Payables:

       
 

Payable upon return of securities loaned

    1,541,853                
 

Investments purchased

    838,112                
 

Fund shares redeemed

    305,558        6,680        47,980  
 

Management fees

    129,318        41,167        113,860  
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

    4,297        2,076        13,559  
 

Accrued expenses

    202,047        242,798        190,851  
  Total liabilities     3,021,185        292,721        366,250  
         
  Net Assets:

 

 

Paid-in capital

    136,939,210        59,838,418        98,342,503  
 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

    29,644,618        (8,663,806      59,237,875  
    NET ASSETS   $ 166,583,828      $ 51,174,612      $ 157,580,378  
   

Net Assets:

         
   

Class A

  $ 77,018      $ 2,150,231      $ 21,412,812  
   

Class C

    57,808        30,219        1,246,662  
   

Institutional

    2,579,200        5,756,740        37,401,082  
   

Service

                  863,758  
   

Investor

    36,530        73,741        2,590,057  
   

Class R6

    116,066,360        77,149        452,372  
   

Class R

    35,480               947,796  
   

Class P

    47,731,432        43,086,532        92,665,839  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 166,583,828      $ 51,174,612      $ 157,580,378  
   

Shares outstanding $0.001 par value (unlimited shares authorized):

         
   

Class A

    6,546        313,954        1,598,635  
   

Class C

    4,951        4,369        99,699  
   

Institutional

    219,137        871,515        2,664,819  
   

Service

                  63,777  
   

Investor

    3,111        10,867        190,724  
   

Class R6

    9,880,752        11,693        32,229  
   

Class R

    3,028               71,876  
   

Class P

    4,065,842        6,539,090        6,606,488  
   

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:(b)

         
   

Class A

    $11.77        $6.85        $13.39  
   

Class C

    11.68        6.92        12.50  
   

Institutional

    11.77        6.61        14.04  
   

Service

                  13.54  
   

Investor

    11.74        6.79        13.58  
   

Class R6

    11.75        6.60        14.04  
   

Class R

    11.72               13.19  
   

Class P

    11.74        6.59        14.03  

 

  (a)   Includes loaned securities having a market value of $1,433,095 for the Global Real Estate Securities Fund.
  (b)   Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares of the Global Real Estate Securities, International Real Estate Securities and Real Estate Securities Funds is $12.46, $7.25 and $14.17, respectively. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current NAV or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

12   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUNDS

 

Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

        Global Real Estate
Securities Fund
     International
Real Estate
Securities Fund
     Real Estate
Securities Fund
 
  Investment income:

 

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $15,915, $50,836 and $0)

  $ 2,052,865      $ 794,629      $ 1,407,964  
 

Securities lending income — affiliated issuer

    4,450        1,855         
 

Dividends — affiliated issuers

    171        97        242  

Other income

               46,992         
  Total investment income     2,057,486        843,573        1,408,206  
         
  Expenses:

 

 

Management fees

    776,647        242,640        595,498  
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    62,676        59,247        47,930  
 

Registration fees

    55,974        32,954        48,697  
 

Professional fees

    55,431        62,704        51,225  
 

Transfer Agency fees(a)

    25,294        9,321        37,806  
 

Printing and mailing costs

    22,399        17,513        26,141  
 

Trustee fees

    9,542        9,446        9,498  
 

Distribution and Service (12b-1) fees(a)

    367        2,707        32,688  
 

Service fees — Class C

    67        56        1,583  
 

Shareholder administration fees — Service Shares

                  1,144  
 

Other

    11,330        23,654        17,449  
  Total expenses     1,019,727        460,242        869,659  
 

Less — expense reductions

    (214,826      (205,200      (199,351
  Net expenses     804,901        255,042        670,308  
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME     1,252,585        588,531        737,898  
         
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

       
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    9,890,616        1,615,025        5,398,491  
 

Foreign currency transactions

    (3,407      (5,504       
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

 

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    12,614,922        1,817,369        21,796,816  
 

Foreign currency translation

    (11,495      (10,431       
  Net realized and unrealized gain     22,490,636        3,416,459        27,195,307  
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 23,743,221      $ 4,004,990      $ 27,933,205  

 

  (a)   Class specific Distribution and/or Service, and Transfer Agency fees were as follows:

 

    Distribution and/or (12b-1) Service Fees     Transfer Agency Fees  

Fund

 

Class A

   

Class C

   

Service

   

Class R

   

Class A

   

Class C

   

Institutional

   

Service

   

Investor

   

Class R6

   

Class R

   

Class P

 

Global Real Estate Securities

  $ 86   $ 200   $   $ 81   $ 55   $ 43   $ 476   $   $ 27   $ 18,534   $ 26   $ 6,133

International Real Estate Securities

    2,540     167             1,626     36     1,054         56     8         6,541

Real Estate Securities

    24,549     4,750     1,144     2,245     15,712     1,013     6,176     183     1,857     101     719     12,045

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   13


GOLDMAN SACHS REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUNDS

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

        Global Real Estate Securities Fund           International Real Estate Securities Fund  
        For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
   

For the Fiscal

Year Ended
December 31, 2020

          For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
  From operations:

 

 

Net investment income

  $ 1,252,585     $ 2,879,734       $ 588,531     $ 1,121,046  
 

Net realized gain (loss)

    9,887,209       (10,696,841       1,609,521       (2,625,472
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    12,603,427       (9,358,626             1,806,938       (4,726,434
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     23,743,221       (17,175,733             4,004,990       (6,230,860
           
  Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

From distributable earnings:

         
 

Class A Shares

    (494     (609       (34,286     (15,239
 

Class C Shares

    (220     (383       (284     (232
 

Institutional Shares

    (20,554     (31,174       (104,566     (60,522
 

Investor Shares

    (272     (436       (1,264     (870
 

Class R6 Shares

    (970,439     (2,372,452       (1,411     (120
 

Class R Shares

    (188     (323              
 

Class P Shares

    (377,251     (453,308       (788,584     (532,922
 

Return of capital

         
 

Class A Shares

          (36              
 

Class C Shares

          (41              
 

Institutional Shares

          (1,508              
 

Investor Shares

          (22              
 

Class R6 Shares

          (116,461              
 

Class R Shares

          (22              
 

Class P Shares

          (22,783                    
  Total distributions to shareholders     (1,369,418     (2,999,558             (930,395     (609,905
           
  From share transactions:

 

 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    19,419,304       41,090,365         1,954,264       19,591,950  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,369,418       2,999,558         929,618       609,717  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (56,357,765     (82,690,864             (6,592,426     (41,602,561
  Net decrease in net assets resulting from share transactions     (35,569,043     (38,600,941             (3,708,544     (21,400,894
  TOTAL DECREASE     (13,195,240     (58,776,232             (633,949     (28,241,659
           
  Net Assets:

 

 

Beginning of period

    179,779,068       238,555,300               51,808,561       80,050,220  
 

End of period

  $ 166,583,828     $ 179,779,068             $ 51,174,612     $ 51,808,561  

 

14   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

        Real Estate Securities Fund  
        For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
  From operations:

 

 

Net investment income

  $ 737,898      $ 1,745,185  
 

Net realized gain

    5,398,491        12,433,337  
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    21,796,816        (26,856,048
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     27,933,205        (12,677,526
      
  Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

From distributable earnings:

    
 

Class A Shares

    (136,297      (1,884,068
 

Class C Shares

    (4,201      (137,431
 

Institutional Shares

    (283,552      (2,203,861
 

Service Shares

    (4,907      (90,056
 

Investor Shares

    (18,824      (230,536
 

Class R6 Shares

    (3,393      (101,806
 

Class R Shares

    (5,004      (86,660
 

Class P Shares

    (692,430      (6,634,674
  Total distributions to shareholders     (1,148,608      (11,369,092
      
  From share transactions:

 

 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    21,990,041        30,451,351  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,138,503        11,186,191  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (11,721,590      (56,542,166
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions     11,406,954        (14,904,624
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     38,191,551        (38,951,242
      
  Net Assets:

 

 

Beginning of period

    119,388,827        158,340,069  
 

End of period

  $ 157,580,378      $ 119,388,827  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   15


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Financial Highlights

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

   
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.25     $ 11.14     $ 9.79     $ 10.64     $ 10.05     $ 10.44  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.07       0.12       0.17       0.19       0.21       0.17  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.53       (0.88     2.01       (0.79     0.63       (0.08
 

Total from investment operations

    1.60       (0.76     2.18       (0.60     0.84       0.09  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.08     (0.10     (0.53     (0.20     (0.25     (0.29
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.02     (0.30           (b)      (0.17
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.01           (0.05           (0.02
 

Total distributions

    (0.08     (0.13     (0.83     (0.25     (0.25     (0.48
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.77     $ 10.25     $ 11.14     $ 9.79     $ 10.64     $ 10.05  
  Total return(c)     15.57     (6.63 )%      22.47     (5.77 )%      8.50     0.82
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 77     $ 50     $ 54     $ 905     $ 1,768     $ 32  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.34 %(d)      1.35     1.36     1.37     1.39     1.44
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.60 %(d)      1.60     1.52     1.52     1.59     4.34
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.26 %(d)      1.21     1.55     1.85     2.03     1.57
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    36     75     42     67     58     60

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

16   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

   
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.18     $ 11.09     $ 9.79     $ 10.64     $ 10.04     $ 10.43  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.02       0.04       0.11       0.12       0.12       0.10  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.52       (0.87     1.98       (0.80     0.65       (0.09
 

Total from investment operations

    1.54       (0.83     2.09       (0.68     0.77       0.01  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.04     (0.05     (0.49     (0.12     (0.17     (0.21
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.02     (0.30           (b)      (0.17
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.01           (0.05           (0.02
 

Total distributions

    (0.04     (0.08     (0.79     (0.17     (0.17     (0.40
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.68     $ 10.18     $ 11.09     $ 9.79     $ 10.64     $ 10.04  
  Total return(c)     15.17     (7.39 )%      21.60     (6.45 )%      7.72     0.11
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 58     $ 50     $ 66     $ 27     $ 28     $ 36  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.09 %(d)      2.10     2.11     2.12     2.15     2.15
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.35 %(d)      2.34     2.29     2.27     2.79     5.31
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.42 %(d)      0.45     0.96     1.20     1.15     0.93
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    36     75     42     67     58     60

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

   
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.25     $ 11.13     $ 9.82     $ 10.66     $ 10.06     $ 10.44  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.08       0.15       0.22       (0.03     0.24       0.24  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.53       (0.87     2.00       (0.54     0.65       (0.10
 

Total from investment operations

    1.61       (0.72     2.22       (0.57     0.89       0.14  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.09     (0.13     (0.61     (0.22     (0.29     (0.32
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.02     (0.30           (b)      (0.17
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.01           (0.05           (0.03
 

Total distributions

    (0.09     (0.16     (0.91     (0.27     (0.29     (0.52
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.77     $ 10.25     $ 11.13     $ 9.82     $ 10.66     $ 10.06  
  Total return(c)     15.76     (6.26 )%      22.91     (5.41 )%      8.96     1.30
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 2,579     $ 2,150     $ 2,131     $ 1,855     $ 338,527     $ 27,663  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.97 %(d)      0.97     0.97     1.00     1.00     1.00
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.23 %(d)      1.22     1.15     1.18     1.24     2.82
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    1.55 %(d)      1.60     1.98     (0.26 )%      2.31     2.23
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    36     75     42     67     58     60

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

18   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

   
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.23     $ 11.11     $ 9.80     $ 10.65     $ 10.05     $ 10.44  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.08       0.14       0.21       0.23       0.22       0.20  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.52       (0.87     2.00       (0.81     0.65       (0.09
 

Total from investment operations

    1.60       (0.73     2.21       (0.58     0.87       0.11  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.09     (0.12     (0.60     (0.22     (0.27     (0.31
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.02     (0.30           (c)      (0.17
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.01           (0.05           (0.02
 

Total distributions

    (0.09     (0.15     (0.90     (0.27     (0.27     (0.50
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.74     $ 10.23     $ 11.11     $ 9.80     $ 10.65     $ 10.05  
  Total return(d)     15.63     (6.37 )%      22.79     (5.50 )%      8.80     1.05
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 37     $ 32     $ 34     $ 27     $ 29     $ 27  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.09 %(e)      1.10     1.11     1.12     1.15     1.15
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.35 %(e)      1.34     1.29     1.27     1.75     4.22
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.42 %(e)      1.45     1.85     2.20     2.13     1.85
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    36     75     42     67     58     60

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   19


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

   
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.23     $ 11.11     $ 9.80     $ 10.66     $ 10.06     $ 10.44  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.08       0.15       0.21       0.29       0.24       0.21  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.53       (0.87     2.01       (0.86     0.65       (0.07
 

Total from investment operations

    1.61       (0.72     2.22       (0.57     0.89       0.14  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.09     (0.13     (0.61     (0.24     (0.29     (0.33
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.02     (0.30           (b)      (0.17
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.01           (0.05           (0.02
 

Total distributions

    (0.09     (0.16     (0.91     (0.29     (0.29     (0.52
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.75     $ 10.23     $ 11.11     $ 9.80     $ 10.66     $ 10.06  
  Total return(c)     15.80     (6.27 )%      22.97     (5.44 )%      8.97     1.31
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 116,066     $ 144,290     $ 193,139     $ 259,662     $ 29     $ 27  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.96 %(d)      0.96     0.96     0.97     0.99     0.98
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.22 %(d)      1.20     1.14     1.11     1.59     4.05
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.46 %(d)      1.58     1.90     2.76     2.29     2.02
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    36     75     42     67     58     60

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

20   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

   
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.21     $ 11.10     $ 9.80     $ 10.65     $ 10.05     $ 10.44  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.05       0.09       0.15       0.18       0.17       0.14  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.52       (0.87     1.99       (0.81     0.65       (0.08
 

Total from investment operations

    1.57       (0.78     2.14       (0.63     0.82       0.06  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.06     (0.08     (0.54     (0.17     (0.22     (0.26
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.02     (0.30           (b)      (0.17
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.01           (0.05           (0.02
 

Total distributions

    (0.06     (0.11     (0.84     (0.22     (0.22     (0.45
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.72     $ 10.21     $ 11.10     $ 9.80     $ 10.65     $ 10.05  
  Total return(c)     15.40     (6.83 )%      22.10     (5.97 )%      8.26     0.57
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 35     $ 31     $ 33     $ 27     $ 29     $ 27  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.59 %(d)      1.60     1.61     1.62     1.65     1.65
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.85 %(d)      1.84     1.79     1.77     2.25     4.73
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.92 %(d)      0.95     1.35     1.70     1.63     1.35
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    36     75     42     67     58     60

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   21


GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,    

April 17, 2018*

to
December 31, 2018

 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.22     $ 11.11     $ 9.80     $ 10.30  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.09       0.15       0.22       0.23  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.52       (0.88     2.01       (0.50
 

Total from investment operations

    1.61       (0.73     2.23       (0.27
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.09     (0.13     (0.62     (0.18
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.02     (0.30      
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.01           (0.05
 

Total distributions

    (0.09     (0.16     (0.92     (0.23
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.74     $ 10.22     $ 11.11     $ 9.80  
  Total return(b)     15.81     (6.36 )%      22.98     (2.69 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 47,731     $ 33,176     $ 43,099     $ 39,405  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.96 %(c)      0.96     0.96     0.96 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.22 %(c)      1.20     1.14     1.11 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.62 %(c)      1.56     1.98     3.15 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    36     75     42     67

 

  *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.45     $ 6.66     $ 5.90     $ 6.48     $ 5.73     $ 6.09  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.07       0.09       0.11       0.13       0.12       0.12  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.44       (0.26     1.08       (0.59     0.89       (0.23
 

Total from investment operations

    0.51       (0.17     1.19       (0.46     1.01       (0.11
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.11     (0.04     (0.43     (0.12     (0.26     (0.25
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 6.85     $ 6.45     $ 6.66     $ 5.90     $ 6.48     $ 5.73  
  Total return(b)     7.90     (2.42 )%      20.38     (7.19 )%      17.89     (1.84 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 2,150     $ 2,005     $ 2,888     $ 3,081     $ 4,377     $ 5,400  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.36 %(c)      1.37     1.38     1.38     1.39     1.39
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.16 %(c)      2.17     1.89     1.76     1.70     1.62
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.88 %(c)      1.62     1.72     2.04     2.02     1.90
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    20     55     30     43     38     41

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.49     $ 6.72     $ 5.94     $ 6.50     $ 5.73     $ 6.09  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.02       0.05       0.07       0.09       0.08       0.07  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.48       (0.27     1.07       (0.60     0.90       (0.23
 

Total from investment operations

    0.50       (0.22     1.14       (0.51     0.98       (0.16
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.07     (0.01     (0.36     (0.05     (0.21     (0.20
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 6.92     $ 6.49     $ 6.72     $ 5.94     $ 6.50     $ 5.73  
  Total return(b)     7.63     (3.17 )%      19.38     (7.89 )%      17.23     (2.65 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 30     $ 76     $ 158     $ 231     $ 810     $ 1,148  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.11 %(c)      2.12     2.13     2.13     2.14     2.14
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.93 %(c)      2.90     2.64     2.49     2.44     2.37
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.64 %(c)      0.86     0.99     1.38     1.26     1.12
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    20     55     30     43     38     41

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.22     $ 6.43     $ 5.71     $ 6.26     $ 5.54     $ 5.91  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.08       0.12       0.13       0.18       0.14       0.14  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.43       (0.27     1.05       (0.60     0.87       (0.24
 

Total from investment operations

    0.51       (0.15     1.18       (0.42     1.01       (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.12     (0.06     (0.46     (0.13     (0.29     (0.27
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 6.61     $ 6.22     $ 6.43     $ 5.71     $ 6.26     $ 5.54  
  Total return(b)     8.22     (2.16 )%      20.86     (6.72 )%      18.45     (1.63 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 5,757     $ 4,864     $ 6,938     $ 10,138     $ 117,768     $ 297,473  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.99 %(c)      0.99     0.99     0.99     0.99     0.99
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.79 %(c)      1.79     1.50     1.35     1.28     1.22
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.27 %(c)      2.05     1.97     2.90     2.44     2.28
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    20     55     30     43     38     41

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.39     $ 6.60     $ 5.85     $ 6.43     $ 5.68     $ 6.04  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.07       0.11       0.13       0.14       0.16       0.12  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.45       (0.27     1.07       (0.58     0.87       (0.22
 

Total from investment operations

    0.52       (0.16     1.20       (0.44     1.03       (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.12     (0.05     (0.45     (0.14     (0.28     (0.26
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 6.79     $ 6.39     $ 6.60     $ 5.85     $ 6.43     $ 5.68  
  Total return(c)     8.09     (2.23 )%      20.71     (7.00 )%      18.29     (1.57 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 74     $ 71     $ 117     $ 103     $ 109     $ 107  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.11 %(d)      1.12     1.13     1.13     1.14     1.14
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.91 %(d)      1.93     1.65     1.52     1.45     1.37
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.10 %(d)      1.91     1.94     2.24     2.54     2.05
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    20     55     30     43     38     41

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.22     $ 6.43     $ 5.70     $ 6.26     $ 5.54     $ 5.91  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.10       0.12       0.11       0.24       0.14       0.13  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.40       (0.27     1.08       (0.65     0.87       (0.23
 

Total from investment operations

    0.50       (0.15     1.19       (0.41     1.01       (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.12     (0.06     (0.46     (0.15     (0.29     (0.27
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 6.60     $ 6.22     $ 6.43     $ 5.70     $ 6.26     $ 5.54  
  Total return(b)     8.06     (2.15 )%      21.05     (6.71 )%      18.48     (1.61 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 77     $ 12     $ 12     $ 202     $ 11     $ 9  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.98 %(c)      0.98     0.98     0.98     0.99     1.02
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.76 %(c)      1.80     1.47     1.29     1.29     1.18
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.92 %(c)      2.05     1.81     3.86     2.41     2.26
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    20     55     30     43     38     41

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,    

April 17, 2018*

to
December 31, 2018

 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.21     $ 6.41     $ 5.70     $ 6.38  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.07       0.11       0.13       0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.43       (0.25     1.04       (0.61
 

Total from investment operations

    0.50       (0.14     1.17       (0.53
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.12     (0.06     (0.46     (0.15
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 6.59     $ 6.21     $ 6.41     $ 5.70  
  Total return(b)     8.07     (2.00 )%      20.72     (8.45 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 43,087     $ 44,780     $ 69,937     $ 82,014  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.98 %(c)      0.98     0.98     0.98 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.78 %(c)      1.77     1.50     1.39 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.22 %(c)      1.98     2.10     1.85 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    20     55     30     43

 

  *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.03     $ 13.27     $ 12.61     $ 15.53     $ 18.40     $ 19.59  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.04       0.12       0.22       0.28       0.30       0.33  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.41       (1.22     2.92       (0.94     0.06       0.71  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.45       (1.10     3.14       (0.66     0.36       1.04  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.09     (0.14     (0.22     (0.37     (0.29     (0.32
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (1.00     (2.26     (1.89     (2.94     (1.91
 

Total distributions

    (0.09     (1.14     (2.48     (2.26     (3.23     (2.23
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.39     $ 11.03     $ 13.27     $ 12.61     $ 15.53     $ 18.40  
  Total return(b)     22.21     (7.85 )%      25.49     (5.39 )%      2.11     5.38
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 21,413     $ 19,177     $ 27,488     $ 26,002     $ 38,120     $ 54,869  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.28 %(c)      1.29     1.30     1.30     1.31     1.31
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.57 %(c)      1.62     1.57     1.50     1.54     1.52
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.71 %(c)      1.06     1.51     1.88     1.65     1.62
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    23     57     37     43     35     31

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.31     $ 12.50     $ 11.99     $ 14.88     $ 17.79     $ 19.03  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.01     0.03       0.10       0.12       0.16       0.18  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.24       (1.14     2.78       (0.85     0.06       0.68  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.23       (1.11     2.88       (0.73     0.22       0.86  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.04     (0.08     (0.11     (0.27     (0.19     (0.19
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (1.00     (2.26     (1.89     (2.94     (1.91
 

Total distributions

    (0.04     (1.08     (2.37     (2.16     (3.13     (2.10
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.50     $ 10.31     $ 12.50     $ 11.99     $ 14.88     $ 17.79  
  Total return(b)     21.66     (8.50 )%      24.62     (6.12 )%      1.38     4.56
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 1,247     $ 1,332     $ 2,615     $ 3,568     $ 12,421     $ 15,578  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.03 %(c)      2.04     2.05     2.05     2.06     2.06
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.33 %(c)      2.37     2.32     2.25     2.29     2.27
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    (0.11 )%(c)      0.26     0.69     0.83     0.92     0.91
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    23     57     37     43     35     31

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.56     $ 13.83     $ 13.05     $ 15.98     $ 18.81     $ 19.97  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.08       0.17       0.28       0.23       0.37       0.41  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.51       (1.26     3.03       (0.86     0.08       0.74  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.59       (1.09     3.31       (0.63     0.45       1.15  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.11     (0.18     (0.27     (0.41     (0.34     (0.40
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (1.00     (2.26     (1.89     (2.94     (1.91
 

Total distributions

    (0.11     (1.18     (2.53     (2.30     (3.28     (2.31
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 14.04     $ 11.56     $ 13.83     $ 13.05     $ 15.98     $ 18.81  
  Total return(b)     22.42     (7.48 )%      26.01     (5.04 )%      2.58     5.81
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 37,401     $ 23,409     $ 30,069     $ 31,337     $ 206,095     $ 397,211  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.91 %(c)      0.91     0.92     0.91     0.91     0.91
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.20 %(c)      1.24     1.19     1.12     1.14     1.12
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.22 %(c)      1.47     1.86     1.50     1.98     2.03
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    23     57     37     43     35     31

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Service Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.15     $ 13.40     $ 12.71     $ 15.65     $ 18.52     $ 19.71  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.03       0.11       0.21       0.26       0.29       0.31  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.43       (1.23     2.94       (0.95     0.06       0.72  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.46       (1.12     3.15       (0.69     0.35       1.03  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.07     (0.13     (0.20     (0.36     (0.28     (0.31
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (1.00     (2.26     (1.89     (2.94     (1.91
 

Total distributions

    (0.07     (1.13     (2.46     (2.25     (3.22     (2.22
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.54     $ 11.15     $ 13.40     $ 12.71     $ 15.65     $ 18.52  
  Total return(b)     22.13     (7.95 )%      25.40     (5.56 )%      2.07     5.20
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 864     $ 940     $ 1,608     $ 1,429     $ 2,446     $ 2,951  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.41 %(c)      1.41     1.42     1.41     1.41     1.41
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.71 %(c)      1.74     1.69     1.61     1.64     1.62
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.47 %(c)      0.95     1.43     1.73     1.60     1.55
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    23     57     37     43     35     31

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.19     $ 13.43     $ 12.73     $ 15.65     $ 18.50     $ 19.68  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.06       0.14       0.24       0.31       0.36       0.39  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.43       (1.22     2.97       (0.94     0.06       0.71  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.49       (1.08     3.21       (0.63     0.42       1.10  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.10     (0.16     (0.25     (0.40     (0.33     (0.37
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (1.00     (2.26     (1.89     (2.94     (1.91
 

Total distributions

    (0.10     (1.16     (2.51     (2.29     (3.27     (2.28
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.58     $ 11.19     $ 13.43     $ 12.73     $ 15.65     $ 18.50  
  Total return(c)     22.29     (7.59 )%      25.84     (5.18 )%      2.42     5.65
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 2,590     $ 2,289     $ 4,532     $ 7,969     $ 10,776     $ 8,467  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.03 %(d)      1.04     1.05     1.05     1.06     1.06
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.32 %(d)      1.36     1.32     1.25     1.29     1.27
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.97 %(d)      1.17     1.64     2.10     1.99     1.92
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    23     57     37     43     35     31

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.56     $ 13.83     $ 13.05     $ 15.98     $ 18.81     $ 19.98  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.03       0.18       0.30       0.16       0.41       0.46  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.56       (1.27     3.01       (0.79     0.05       0.68  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.59       (1.09     3.31       (0.63     0.46       1.14  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.11     (0.18     (0.27     (0.41     (0.35     (0.40
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (1.00     (2.26     (1.89     (2.94     (1.91
 

Total distributions

    (0.11     (1.18     (2.53     (2.30     (3.29     (2.31
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 14.04     $ 11.56     $ 13.83     $ 13.05     $ 15.98     $ 18.81  
  Total return(b)     22.42     (7.47 )%      26.02     (5.03 )%      2.60     5.77
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 452     $ 1,116     $ 973     $ 797     $ 227     $ 42  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.90 %(c)      0.90     0.90     0.90     0.90     0.90
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.21 %(c)      1.24     1.18     1.08     1.14     1.09
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.53 %(c)      1.52     1.98     1.02     2.23     2.25
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    23     57     37     43     35     31

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.87     $ 13.09     $ 12.47     $ 15.39     $ 18.27     $ 19.47  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.03       0.09       0.18       0.24       0.26       0.29  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.36       (1.19     2.88       (0.93     0.05       0.70  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.39       (1.10     3.06       (0.69     0.31       0.99  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.07     (0.12     (0.18     (0.34     (0.25     (0.28
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (1.00     (2.26     (1.89     (2.94     (1.91
 

Total distributions

    (0.07     (1.12     (2.44     (2.23     (3.19     (2.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.19     $ 10.87     $ 13.09     $ 12.47     $ 15.39     $ 18.27  
  Total return(b)     22.02     (8.00 )%      25.14     (5.62 )%      1.92     5.08
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 948     $ 910     $ 1,440     $ 1,770     $ 3,092     $ 4,156  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.53 %(c)      1.54     1.55     1.55     1.56     1.56
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.83 %(c)      1.87     1.82     1.75     1.79     1.77
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.43 %(c)      0.79     1.22     1.60     1.45     1.44
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    23     57     37     43     35     31

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,    

April 17, 2018*

to
December 31, 2018

 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data  
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.55     $ 13.82     $ 13.04     $ 14.90  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.07       0.17       0.29       0.39  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.52       (1.26     3.02       (0.01
 

Total from investment operations

    2.59       (1.09     3.31       0.38  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.11     (0.18     (0.27     (0.35
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (1.00     (2.26     (1.89
 

Total distributions

    (0.11     (1.18     (2.53     (2.24
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 14.03     $ 11.55     $ 13.82     $ 13.04  
  Total return(b)     22.45     (7.48 )%      26.04     1.36
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 92,666     $ 70,215     $ 89,616     $ 89,479  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.90 %(c)      0.90     0.91     0.90 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.19 %(c)      1.23     1.18     1.07 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.15 %(c)      1.47     1.90     3.56 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    23     57     37     43

 

  *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The following table lists those series of the Trust that are included in this report (collectively, the “Funds” or individually a “Fund”), along with their corresponding share classes and respective diversification status under the Act:

 

Fund      Share Classes Offered   

Diversified/

Non-diversified

Global Real Estate Securities

    

A, C, Institutional, Investor, R6, R and P

   Diversified

International Real Estate Securities

    

A, C, Institutional, Investor, R6 and P

   Non-diversified

Real Estate Securities

    

A, C, Institutional, Service, Investor, R6, R and P

   Non-diversified

Class A Shares of the Global Real Estate Securities, International Real Estate Securities, and Real Estate Securities Funds are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class C Shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00%, which is imposed on redemptions made within 12 months of purchase. Institutional, Service, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares are not subject to a sales charge.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”), serves as investment adviser to the Funds pursuant to a management agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Trust.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and require management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions. Each Fund is an investment company under GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies.

A.  Investment Valuation — The Funds’ valuation policy is to value investments at fair value.

B.  Investment Income and Investments — Investment income includes interest income, dividend income, and securities lending income, if any. Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recognized on ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, as soon as such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost. Investment transactions are recorded on the following business day for daily net asset value (“NAV”) calculations. Investment income is recorded net of any foreign withholding taxes, less any amounts reclaimable. The Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. These reclaims are recorded when the amount is known and there are no significant uncertainties on collectability. Such amounts recovered are reflected as other income in the Statements of Operations. Any foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and is payable upon sale of such investments. Distributions received from the Funds’ investments in United States (“U.S.”) real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) may be characterized as ordinary income, net capital gain and/or a return of capital. A return of capital is recorded by the Funds as a reduction to the cost basis of the REIT.

C.  Class Allocations and Expenses — Investment income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), if any, and non-class specific expenses of each Fund are allocated daily based upon the proportion of net assets of each class. Non-class specific expenses directly incurred by a Fund are charged to that Fund, while such expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated across the applicable Funds on a straight-line and/or pro-rata basis depending upon the nature of the expenses. Class specific expenses, where applicable, are borne by the respective share classes and include Distribution and Service, Transfer Agency and Service and Shareholder Administration fees.

D.  Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute each

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, each Fund is not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gains distributions, if any, are declared and paid according to the following schedule:

 

Fund        

Income Distributions

Declared/Paid

   Capital Gains Distributions
Declared/Paid

Global Real Estate Securities and Real Estate Securities

       Quarterly    Annually

International Real Estate Securities

       Semi-Annually    Annually

Net capital losses, if any, are carried forward to future fiscal years and may be used to the extent allowed by the Code to offset any future capital gains. Losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. Utilization of capital loss carryforwards will reduce the requirement of future capital gains distributions.

The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial reporting purposes is determined in accordance with federal income tax rules, which may differ from GAAP. The source of each Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from distributable earnings or capital. Certain components of the Funds’ net assets on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities reflect permanent GAAP/tax differences based on the appropriate tax character.

E.  Foreign Currency Translation — The accounting records and reporting currency of a Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rates at the close of each business day. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments is included within net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments. Changes in the value of other assets and liabilities as a result of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates are included in the Statements of Operations within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars on the date the transaction occurred, the effects of which are included within net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

U.S. GAAP defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price); the Funds’ policy is to use the market approach. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls shall be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The levels used for classifying investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these investments. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2 — Quoted prices in markets that are not active or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, volatility and credit spreads), either directly or indirectly;

Level 3 — Prices or valuations that require significant unobservable inputs (including GSAM’s assumptions in determining fair value measurement).

The Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) has approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Funds, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Trustees have delegated to GSAM day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Funds’

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

A.  Level 1 and Level 2 Fair Value Investments — The valuation techniques and significant inputs used in determining the fair values for investments classified as Level 1 and Level 2 are as follows:

Equity Securities — Equity securities traded on a U.S. securities exchange or the NASDAQ system, or those located on certain foreign exchanges, including but not limited to the Americas, are valued daily at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded. If there is no sale or official closing price or such price is believed by GSAM to not represent fair value, equity securities will be valued at the valid closing bid price for long positions and at the valid closing ask price for short positions (i.e. where there is sufficient volume, during normal exchange trading hours). If no valid bid/ask price is available, the equity security will be valued pursuant to the Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. To the extent these investments are actively traded, they are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, otherwise they are generally classified as Level 2. Certain equity securities containing unique attributes may be classified as Level 2.

Unlisted equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last sale price on the valuation date, or if no sale occurs, at the last bid price for long positions or the last ask price for short positions, and are generally classified as Level 2. Securities traded on certain foreign securities exchanges are valued daily at fair value determined by an independent fair value service (if available) under Fair Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. The independent fair value service takes into account multiple factors including, but not limited to, movements in the securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign currency exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign securities exchange. These investments are generally classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Money Market Funds — Investments in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (“Underlying Fund”) are valued at the NAV per share of the Institutional Share class on the day of valuation. These investments are generally classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. For information regarding the Underlying Fund’s accounting policies and investment holdings, please see the Underlying Fund’s shareholder report.

B.  Level 3 Fair Value Investments — To the extent that significant inputs to valuation models and other alternative pricing sources are unobservable, or if quotations are not readily available, or if GSAM believes that such quotations do not accurately reflect fair value, the fair value of a Fund’s investments may be determined under Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees. GSAM, consistent with its procedures and applicable regulatory guidance, may make an adjustment to the most recent valuation prices of either domestic or foreign securities in light of significant events to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities at the time of determining a Fund’s NAV. To the extent investments are valued using single source broker quotations obtained directly from the broker or passed through from third party pricing vendors, such investments are classified as Level 3 investments.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

C.  Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Funds’ investments classified in the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2021:

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Asia

   $ 2,709,145        $ 28,158,651        $         —  

Australia and Oceania

              5,973,122           

Europe

     3,258,318          25,914,121           

North America

     98,193,500                    

Investment Company

     1,592,735                    

Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle

     1,541,853                    

Total

   $ 107,295,551        $ 60,045,894        $  
INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Asia

   $ 2,380,007        $ 19,653,951        $  

Australia and Oceania

              4,097,797           

Europe

     1,936,680          19,241,186           

North America

     3,712,572                    

Investment Company

     13                    

Total

   $ 8,029,272        $ 42,992,934        $  
REAL ESTATE SECURITIES             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

North America

   $ 155,724,881        $        $  

Investment Company

     949,036                    

Total

   $ 156,673,917        $        $  

 

(a)   Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of NAV. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile. The Funds utilize fair value model prices provided by an independent third party (fair value) service for certain international equity securities, resulting in a Level 2 classification.

For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Schedules of Investments.

 

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4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

 

A.  Management Agreement Under the Agreement, GSAM manages the Funds, subject to the general supervision of the Trustees.

As compensation for the services rendered pursuant to the Agreement, the assumption of the expenses related thereto and administration of the Funds’ business affairs, including providing facilities, GSAM is entitled to a management fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, contractual and effective net management fees with GSAM were at the following rates:

 

         Contractual Management Rate      Effective Net
Management
Rate^
 
Fund         First
$1 billion
     Next
$1 billion
     Next
$3 billion
     Next
$3 billion
     Over
$8 billion
    Effective
Rate
 

Global Real Estate Securities

         0.93      0.84      0.80      0.78      0.76     0.93      0.93

International Real Estate Securities

         0.95        0.95        0.86        0.81        0.80       0.95        0.95  

Real Estate Securities

         0.87        0.78        0.74        0.73        0.71       0.87        0.87  

 

^   Effective Net Management Rate includes the impact of management fee waivers of affiliated Underlying Funds, if any. The Effective Net Management Rate may not correlate to the Contractual Management Rate as a result of management fee waivers that may be in effect from time to time.

The Funds invest in Institutional Shares of the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, which is an affiliated Underlying Fund. GSAM has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee payable by the Funds in an amount equal to the management fee it earns as an investment adviser to the affiliated Underlying Fund in which the Funds invest, except those management fees it earns from the Funds’ investments of cash collateral received in connection with securities lending transactions in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, GSAM waived $247, $136 and $297 of the Global Real Estate Securities, International Real Estate Securities and Real Estate Securities Funds’ management fees, respectively.

B.  Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Plans — The Trust, on behalf of Class A and Class R Shares of each applicable Fund, has adopted Distribution and Service Plans subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Service Plans, Goldman Sachs, which serves as distributor (the “Distributor”), is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution services and personal and account maintenance services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers. These fees are equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A or Class R Shares of the Funds, as applicable, as set forth below.

The Trust, on behalf of Class C Shares of each applicable Fund, has adopted a Distribution Plan subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution Plan, Goldman Sachs as Distributor is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers. These fees are equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares of the Funds, as set forth below.

The Trust, on behalf of Service Shares of each applicable Fund, has adopted a Service Plan subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act to allow Service Shares to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing personal and account maintenance services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service Plan provides for compensation to the service organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Service Shares of the Funds, as set forth below.

 

     Distribution and/or Service Plan Rates  
      Class A*      Class C      Service      Class R*  

Distribution and/or Service Plans

     0.25      0.75      0.25      0.50

 

*   With respect to Class A and Class R Shares, the Distributor at its discretion may use compensation for distribution services paid under the Distribution and/or Service Plans to compensate service organizations for personal and account maintenance services and expenses as long as such total compensation does not exceed the maximum cap on “service fees” imposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

C.  Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Funds pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class A Shares’ front end sales charge and Class C Shares’ CDSC. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs retained the following amounts:

 

         Front End
Sales Charge
       Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge
 
Fund         Class A        Class C  

International Real Estate Securities

       $ 7        $  

Real Estate Securities

         344           

D.  Service and Shareholder Administration Plans — The Trust, on behalf of each applicable Fund, has adopted Service Plans to allow Class C Shares and Shareholder Administration Plans to allow Service Shares, respectively, to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing varying levels of personal and account maintenance or shareholder administration services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service and Shareholder Administration Plans each provide for compensation to the service organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Service Shares of the Funds, respectively.

E.  Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Funds for a fee pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.16% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares; 0.03% of the average daily net assets of Class R6 and Class P Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional and Service Shares. Prior to January 1, 2021, the annual rate was 0.17% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares.

F.  Other Expense Agreements and Affiliated Transactions — GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Funds (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees and shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of each Fund. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Funds are not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. The Other Expense limitation as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets for each Fund is 0.004%. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2022, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees. In addition, the Funds have entered into certain offset arrangements with the custodian and the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Funds’ expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows:

 

Fund           Management
Fee Waiver
       Other Expense
Reimbursement
       Total
Expense
Reductions
 

Global Real Estate Securities

         $ 247        $ 214,579        $ 214,826  

International Real Estate Securities

           136          205,064          205,200  

Real Estate Securities

           297          199,054          199,351  

G.  Line of Credit Facility — As of June 30, 2021, the Funds participated in a $1,000,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the “facility”) together with other funds of the Trust and certain registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or its affiliates. This facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes, or to allow for

 

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4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

an orderly liquidation of securities to meet redemption requests. The interest rate on borrowings is based on the federal funds rate. The facility also requires a fee to be paid by the Funds based on the amount of the commitment that has not been utilized. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Funds did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 26, 2021, the facility was $700,000,000.

H.  Other Transactions with Affiliates — The following table provides information about the Funds’ investment in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2021:

 

Fund    Beginning
Value as of
December 31, 2020
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sales
    Ending
Value as of
June 30, 2021
     Shares as of
June 30, 2021
     Dividend
Income
 

Global Real Estate Securities

   $ 2,365,286      $ 22,892,466      $ (23,665,017   $ 1,592,735        1,592,735      $ 171  

International Real Estate Securities

     1,168,707        6,387,932        (7,556,626     13        13        97  

Real Estate Securities

            23,211,963        (22,262,927     949,036        949,036        242  

As of June 30, 2021, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was the beneficial owner of the following Funds:

 

     Percent of Share Class owned by Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.  
Fund    Class A      Class C      Institutional      Investor      Class R6      Class R  

Global Real Estate Securities

     47      60      87      100           100

International Real Estate Securities

            41               16        17         

As of June 30, 2021, the following Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds and Global Tax-Aware Equity Portfolios were beneficial owners of 5% or more of total outstanding shares of the following Fund:

 

Fund         Goldman Sachs
Dynamic Global
Equity Portfolio
    Goldman Sachs
Enhanced Dividend
Global Equity Portfolio
    Goldman Sachs
Growth and Income
Strategy Portfolio
    Goldman Sachs
Growth Strategy
Portfolio
    Goldman Sachs
Tax-Advantaged
Global Equity Portfolio
 

Global Real Estate Securities

         8     5     6     5     37

 

5. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the six months ended June 30, 2021, were as follows:

 

Fund         Purchases        Sales  

Global Real Estate Securities

       $ 59,843,687        $ 93,743,053  

International Real Estate Securities

         9,942,889          12,752,236  

Real Estate Securities

         42,534,877          31,464,989  

 

6. SECURITIES LENDING

Pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the terms and conditions contained therein, the Global Real Estate Securities and International Real Estate Securities Funds may lend their securities through a securities lending agent, Goldman Sachs Agency Lending (“GSAL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, to certain

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

6. SECURITIES LENDING (continued)

 

qualified borrowers including Goldman Sachs and affiliates. In accordance with the Funds’ securities lending procedures, the Funds receive cash collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Funds, at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Funds on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds may experience delay in the recovery of their securities or incur a loss should the borrower of the securities breach its agreement with the Funds or become insolvent at a time when the collateral is insufficient to cover the cost of repurchasing securities on loan. Dividend income received from securities on loan may not be subject to withholding taxes and therefore withholding taxes paid may differ from the amounts listed in the Statements of Operations. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and as such 1) the remaining contractual maturities of the outstanding securities lending transactions are considered to be overnight and continuous and 2) the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

The Global Real Estate Securities and International Real Estate Securities Funds invest the cash collateral received in connection with securities lending transactions in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (“Government Money Market Fund”), an affiliated series of the Goldman Sachs Trust. The Government Money Market Fund is registered under the Act as an open end investment company, is subject to Rule 2a-7 under the Act, and is managed by GSAM, for which GSAM may receive a management fee of up to 0.16% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Government Money Market Fund.

In the event of a default by a borrower with respect to any loan, GSAL will exercise any and all remedies provided under the applicable borrower agreement to make the Funds whole. These remedies include purchasing replacement securities by applying the collateral held from the defaulting broker against the purchase cost of the replacement securities. If GSAL is unable to purchase replacement securities, GSAL will indemnify the Funds by paying the Funds an amount equal to the market value of the securities loaned minus the value of cash collateral received from the borrower for the loan, subject to an exclusion for any shortfalls resulting from a loss of value in such cash collateral due to reinvestment risk. The Funds’ master netting agreements with certain borrowers provide the right, in the event of a default (including bankruptcy or insolvency), for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. However, in the event of a default by a borrower, a resolution authority could determine that such rights are not enforceable due to the restrictions or prohibitions against the right of set-off that may be imposed in accordance with a particular jurisdiction’s bankruptcy or insolvency laws. The Funds’ loaned securities were all subject to enforceable Securities Lending Agreements and the value of the collateral was at least equal to the value of the cash received. The amounts of the Funds’ overnight and continuous agreements, which represent the gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions outstanding as of June 30, 2021, are disclosed as “Payable upon return of securities loaned” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, where applicable. The International Real Estate Securities Fund did not have securities on loan as of June 30, 2021.

Each of the Global Real Estate Securities and International Real Estate Securities Funds and GSAL received compensation relating to the lending of the Funds’ securities. The amounts earned, if any, by the Funds for the six months ended June 30, 2021, are reported under Investment Income on the Statements of Operations.

The table below details securities lending activity with affiliates of Goldman Sachs:

 

         For the six months
ended June 30, 2021
 
Fund         Earnings of GSAL
Relating to Securities
Loaned
 

Global Real Estate Securities

       $ 496  

International Real Estate Securities

         205  

 

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6. SECURITIES LENDING (continued)

 

The following table provides information about the Funds’ investment in the Government Money Market Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2021:

 

Fund        

Beginning

Value as of
December 31, 2020

       Purchases
at Cost
       Proceeds
from Sales
      

Ending

Value as of
June 30, 2021

 

Global Real Estate Securities

       $        $ 7,455,472        $ (5,913,619      $ 1,541,853  

International Real Estate Securities

                  4,738,714          (4,738,714         

 

7. TAX INFORMATION

As of the Funds’ most recent fiscal year end, December 31, 2020, the Funds’ capital loss carryforwards and certain timing differences, on a tax-basis were as follows:

 

      Global Real
Estate
Securities
       International
Real Estate
Securities
       Real
Estate
Securities
 

Capital loss carryforwards:

            

Perpetual short-term

   $ (1,965,256      $ (352,616      $  

Perpetual long-term

     (5,981,265        (12,171,625         

Total capital loss carryforwards

   $ (7,946,521      $ (12,524,241      $  

Timing differences (Real Estate Investment Trusts and Post October Capital Loss Deferral)

   $ 65,555        $        $ 18,092  

As of June 30, 2021, the Funds’ aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

      Global Real
Estate Securities
       International
Real Estate
Securities
       Real Estate
Securities
 

Tax cost

   $ 139,587,273        $ 48,819,633        $ 106,413,726  

Gross unrealized gain

     38,127,900          7,115,534          52,179,174  

Gross unrealized loss

     (10,373,728        (4,912,961        (1,918,983

Net unrealized gain

   $ 27,754,172        $ 2,202,573        $ 50,260,191  

The difference between GAAP-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) is attributable primarily to wash sales and differences related to the tax treatment of real estate investment trust investments, partnership investments and passive foreign investment companies.

GSAM has reviewed the Funds’ tax positions for all open tax years (the current and prior three years, as applicable) and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Such open tax years remain subject to examination and adjustment by tax authorities.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

8. OTHER RISKS

 

The Funds’ risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

Dividend-Paying Investments Risk — A Fund’s investments in dividend-paying securities could cause a Fund to underperform other funds. Securities that pay dividends, as a group, can fall out of favor with the market, causing such securities to underperform securities that do not pay dividends. Depending upon market conditions and political and legislative responses to such conditions, dividend-paying securities that meet a Fund’s investment criteria may not be widely available and/or may be highly concentrated in only a few market sectors. In addition, issuers that have paid regular dividends or distributions to shareholders may not continue to do so at the same level or at all in the future. This may limit the ability of a Fund to produce current income.

Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk — Investing in foreign markets may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in the U.S. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which a Fund invests. The imposition of exchange controls (including repatriation restrictions), confiscation of assets and property, trade restrictions (including tariffs) and other government restrictions by the U.S. or other governments, or problems with registration, settlement or custody, may also result in losses. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which a Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent that a Fund also invests in securities of issuers located in emerging markets, these risks may be more pronounced.

Foreign Custody Risk — A Fund invests in foreign securities, and as such the Fund may hold such securities and cash with foreign banks, agents, and securities depositories appointed by the Fund’s custodian (each a “Foreign Custodian”). Some foreign custodians may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business. In some countries, Foreign Custodians may be subject to little or no regulatory oversight over, or independent evaluation of, their operations. Further, the laws of certain countries may place limitations on a Fund’s ability to recover its assets if a Foreign Custodian enters bankruptcy. Investments in emerging markets may be subject to even greater custody risks than investments in more developed markets. Custody services in emerging market countries are very often undeveloped and may be considerably less well regulated than in more developed countries, and thus may not afford the same level of investor protection as would apply in developed countries.

Geographic Risk — If a Fund focuses its investments in securities of issuers located in a particular country or geographic region, the Fund may be subjected, to a greater extent than if its investments were less focused, to the risks of volatile economic cycles and/or conditions and developments that may be particular to that country or region, such as: adverse securities markets; adverse exchange rates; adverse social, political, regulatory, economic, business, environmental or other developments; or natural disasters.

Industry Concentration Risk — Concentrating Fund investments in a limited number of issuers conducting business in the same industry or group of industries will subject a Fund to a greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business, political, environmental or other developments than if its investments were diversified across different industries.

Investments in Other Investment Companies Risk — As a shareholder of another investment company, a Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any net management fees and other expenses paid by such other investment companies, in addition to the fees and expenses regularly borne by the Fund.

Large Shareholder Transactions Risk — A Fund may experience adverse effects when certain large shareholders, such as other funds, institutional investors (including those trading by use of non-discretionary mathematical formulas), financial intermediaries (who may make investment decisions on behalf of underlying clients and/or include a Fund in their investment model), individuals, accounts and Goldman Sachs affiliates, purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of a Fund. Such large shareholder redemptions, which may occur rapidly or unexpectedly, may cause a Fund to sell portfolio securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, which may negatively impact a Fund’s NAV and liquidity. These transactions may also accelerate the realization of taxable income to shareholders if such sales of investments resulted in gains, and may also increase transaction costs. In addition, a large redemption could result in a Fund’s current expenses being allocated over a smaller asset base, leading to an increase in the Fund’s expense ratio. Similarly, large Fund share purchases may adversely affect a Fund’s performance to the extent that the Fund is delayed in investing new cash or otherwise maintains a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

 

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8. OTHER RISKS (continued)

 

Liquidity Risk — A Fund may make investments that are illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that a Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period or without significant dilution to remaining investors’ interests because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, a Fund may be forced to sell investments at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions. If a Fund is forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions, such sales may adversely affect the Fund’s NAV and dilute remaining investors’ interests. These risks may be more pronounced in connection with a Fund’s investments in securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. Redemptions by large shareholders may have a negative impact on a Fund’s liquidity.

Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, a Fund trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk). The value of the securities in which a Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Events such as war, acts of terrorism, social unrest, natural disasters, the spread of infectious illness or other public health threats could also significantly impact a Fund and its investments. Additionally, a Fund may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

Non-Diversification Risk — The International Real Estate Securities and Real Estate Securities Funds are non-diversified, meaning that they are permitted to invest a larger percentage of their assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, a Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.

 

9. INDEMNIFICATIONS

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents are indemnified, to the extent permitted by the Act and state law, against certain liabilities that may arise out of performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, GSAM believes the risk of loss under these arrangements to be remote.

 

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events after the Statements of Assets and Liabilities date have been evaluated, and GSAM has concluded that there is no impact requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    1,623     $ 16,750        31     $ 345  

Reinvestment of distributions

    42       494        71       645  

Shares redeemed

    (31     (330      (4     (41
      1,634       16,914        98       949  
Class C Shares         

Reinvestment of distributions

    19       220        45       424  

Shares redeemed

                 (1,043     (9,389
      19       220        (998     (8,965
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    11,427       117,480        19,341       204,292  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,765       20,554        3,610       32,682  

Shares redeemed

    (3,855     (42,245      (4,532     (43,736
      9,337       95,789        18,419       193,238  
Investor Shares         

Reinvestment of distributions

    23       272        51       458  
      23       272        51       458  
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    244,076       2,603,451        2,017,932       18,813,179  

Reinvestment of distributions

    83,755       970,439        276,148       2,488,913  

Shares redeemed

    (4,553,039     (48,006,302      (5,568,483     (54,042,521
      (4,225,208     (44,432,412      (3,274,403     (32,740,429
Class R Shares         

Reinvestment of distributions

    16       188        38       345  
      16       188        38       345  
Class P Shares         

Shares sold

    1,489,618       16,681,623        2,568,798       22,072,549  

Reinvestment of distributions

    32,431       377,251        53,027       476,091  

Shares redeemed

    (701,275     (8,308,888      (3,257,812     (28,595,177
      820,774       8,749,986        (635,987     (6,046,537

NET DECREASE

    (3,393,405   $ (35,569,043      (3,892,782   $ (38,600,941

 

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11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    International Real Estate Securities Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    28,164     $ 191,549        14,555     $ 83,687  

Reinvestment of distributions

    4,924       34,022        2,770       15,123  

Shares redeemed

    (30,011     (198,962      (139,827     (769,843
      3,077       26,609        (122,502     (671,033
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    44       300        551       3,383  

Reinvestment of distributions

    41       284        42       232  

Shares redeemed

    (7,353     (47,930      (12,454     (72,451
      (7,268     (47,346      (11,861     (68,836
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    79,602       505,602        20,583       123,358  

Reinvestment of distributions

    15,606       104,095        11,310       60,450  

Shares redeemed

    (5,379     (34,466      (329,293     (1,827,794
      89,829       575,231        (297,400     (1,643,986
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    1,188       8,206        1,286       7,362  

Reinvestment of distributions

    178       1,223        159       870  

Shares redeemed

    (1,627     (10,633      (8,032     (49,166
      (261     (1,204      (6,587     (40,934
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    9,862       62,108               

Reinvestment of distributions

    212       1,410        23       120  

Shares redeemed

    (348     (2,300             
      9,726       61,218        23       120  
Class P Shares         

Shares sold

    187,004       1,186,499        3,763,846       19,374,160  

Reinvestment of distributions

    118,584       788,584        99,884       532,922  

Shares redeemed

    (979,943     (6,298,135      (7,553,506     (38,883,307
      (674,355     (4,323,052      (3,689,776     (18,976,225

NET DECREASE

    (579,252   $ (3,708,544      (4,128,103   $ (21,400,894

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    Real Estate Securities Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    157,347     $ 1,985,742        151,591     $ 1,711,995  

Reinvestment of distributions

    10,304       132,008        167,283       1,784,623  

Shares redeemed

    (306,929     (3,695,636      (652,041     (7,478,412
      (139,278     (1,577,886      (333,167     (3,981,794
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    3,363       37,565        12,822       136,861  

Reinvestment of distributions

    351       4,201        13,271       132,433  

Shares redeemed

    (33,294     (379,369      (106,025     (1,084,385
      (29,580     (337,603      (79,932     (815,091
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    711,882       8,797,429        203,539       2,421,613  

Reinvestment of distributions

    21,111       283,289        197,171       2,200,981  

Shares redeemed

    (93,742     (1,216,759      (549,710     (6,405,332
      639,251       7,863,959        (149,000     (1,782,738
Service Shares         

Shares sold

    7,905       95,498        17,117       186,599  

Reinvestment of distributions

    185       2,383        4,306       46,371  

Shares redeemed

    (28,567     (355,877      (57,146     (595,416
      (20,477     (257,996      (35,723     (362,446
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    16,021       200,520        245,653       3,153,946  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,449       18,824        21,337       230,536  

Shares redeemed

    (31,413     (368,807      (399,865     (4,922,922
      (13,943     (149,463      (132,875     (1,538,440
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    7,140       86,547        29,934       329,275  

Reinvestment of distributions

    28       374        6,877       76,897  

Shares redeemed

    (71,473     (851,702      (10,623     (127,504
      (64,305     (764,781      26,188       278,668  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

    4,384       51,816        22,185       256,198  

Reinvestment of distributions

    395       4,994        7,577       79,676  

Shares redeemed

    (16,642     (193,508      (56,007     (628,800
      (11,863     (136,698      (26,245     (292,926
Class P Shares         

Shares sold

    837,281       10,734,924        2,099,373       22,254,864  

Reinvestment of distributions

    51,571       692,430        594,839       6,634,674  

Shares redeemed

    (362,064     (4,659,932      (3,099,620     (35,299,395
      526,788       6,767,422        (405,408     (6,409,857

NET INCREASE (DECREASE)

    886,593     $ 11,406,954        (1,136,162   $ (14,904,624

 

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Liquidity Risk Management Program (Unaudited)

 

Each Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) in accordance with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act. The Program seeks to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk, i.e., the risk that a Fund is unable to satisfy redemption requests without significantly diluting remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Trust has designated GSAM, each Fund’s investment adviser, to administer the Program. Certain aspects of the Program rely on third parties to perform certain functions, including the provision of market data and application of models.

The Program is comprised of various components designed to support the assessment and/or management of liquidity risk, including: (1) the periodic assessment (no less frequently than annually) of certain factors that influence a Fund’s liquidity risk; (2) the periodic classification (no less frequently than monthly) of a Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity categories that reflect an estimate of their liquidity under current market conditions; (3) a 15% limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under Rule 22e-4); (4) for a Fund that does not invest primarily in “highly liquid investments” (as defined under Rule 22e-4), the determination of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets that will generally be invested in highly liquid investments (a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum”); and (5) periodic reporting to the Board of Trustees.

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees on February 9-10, 2021, GSAM provided a written report to the Board addressing the operation, and the adequacy and effectiveness of the implementation, of the Program, including, as applicable, the operation of any Highly Liquid Investment Minimum and any material changes to the Program, for the period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 (the “Reporting Period”). Among other things, the annual report and related materials discussed: (1) the results of stress tests designed to assess liquidity under a hypothetical stressed scenario involving elevated redemptions; (2) an assessment of the methodologies used to classify investments into one of four liquidity categories; and (3) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on liquidity and management of liquidity risk during the Reporting Period, including during stressed market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report concluded that the Program continues to be reasonably designed to assess and manage liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period.

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives under all circumstances in the future. Please refer to your Fund’s prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other risks to which it may be subject.

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class R6, Class R or Class P Shares of a Fund you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges on purchase payments (with respect to Class A Shares) and contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions (with respect to Class C Shares); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees (with respect to Class A, Class C, Service and Class R Shares); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares of the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021, which represents a period of 181 days of a 365 day year.

Actual Expenses —The first line under each share class in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000=8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes — The second line under each share class in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual net expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Global Real Estate Securities Fund     International Real Estate Securities Fund     Real Estate Securities Fund  
Share Class   Beginning
Account
Value
1/01/21
    Ending
Account
Value
6/30/21
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
6/30/21
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
1/01/21
    Ending
Account
Value
6/30/21
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
6/30/21
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
1/01/21
    Ending
Account
Value
6/30/21
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
6/30/21
*
 
Class A                                    
                   

Actual

  $ 1,000     $ 1,155.70     $ 7.16     $ 1,000     $ 1,079.00     $ 7.01     $ 1,000     $ 1,222.10     $ 7.05  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,018.15     6.71       1,000       1,018.05     6.81       1,000       1,018.45     6.41  
Class C                                    
                   

Actual

    1,000       1,151.70       11.15       1,000       1,076.30       10.86       1,000       1,216.60       11.16  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,014.43     10.44       1,000       1,014.33     10.54       1,000       1,014.73     10.14  
Institutional                                    
                   

Actual

    1,000       1,157.60       5.19       1,000       1,082.20       5.11       1,000       1,224.20       5.02  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,019.98     4.86       1,000       1,019.89     4.96       1,000       1,020.28     4.56  
Service                                    
                   

Actual

    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000       1,221.30       7.77  

Hypothetical 5% return

    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000       1,017.80     7.05  
Investor                                    
                   

Actual

    1,000       1,156.30       5.83       1,000       1,080.90       5.73       1,000       1,222.90       5.68  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,019.39     5.46       1,000       1,019.29     5.56       1,000       1,019.69     5.16  
Class R6                                    
                   

Actual

    1,000       1,158.00       5.14       1,000       1,080.60       5.06       1,000       1,224.20       4.96  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,020.03     4.81       1,000       1,019.93     4.91       1,000       1,020.33     4.51  
Class R                                    
                   

Actual

    1,000       1,154.00       8.49       N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000       1,220.20       8.42  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,016.91     7.95       N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000       1,017.21     7.65  
Class P                                    
                   

Actual

    1,000       1,158.10       5.14       1,000       1,080.70       5.06       1,000       1,224.50       4.96  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,020.03     4.81       1,000       1,019.93     4.91       1,000       1,020.33     4.51  

 

+   Hypothetical expenses are based on each Fund’s actual annualized net expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

 

*   Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Expenses are calculated by multiplying the annualized net expense ratio by the average account value for the period; then multiplying the result by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year; and then dividing that result by the number of days in the fiscal year. The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

 

Fund    Class A     Class C     Institutional     Service     Investor     Class R6     Class R     Class P  

Global Real Estate Securities

     1.34     2.09     0.97     N/A       1.09     0.96     1.59     0.96

International Real Estate Securities

     1.36       2.11       0.99       N/A       1.11       0.98       N/A       0.98  

Real Estate Securities

     1.28       2.03       0.91       1.41       1.03       0.90       1.53       0.90  

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited)

 

Background

The Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund, Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund, and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund (the “Funds”) are investment portfolios of Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”). The Board of Trustees oversees the management of the Trust and reviews the investment performance and expenses of the Funds at regularly scheduled meetings held throughout the year. In addition, the Board of Trustees determines annually whether to approve the continuance of the Trust’s investment management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) on behalf of the Funds.

The Management Agreement was most recently approved for continuation until June 30, 2022 by the Board of Trustees, including those Trustees who are not parties to the Management Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of any party thereto (the “Independent Trustees”), at a meeting held on June 15-16, 2021 (the “Annual Meeting”).

The review process undertaken by the Trustees spans the course of the year and culminates with the Annual Meeting. To assist the Trustees in their deliberations, the Trustees have established a Contract Review Committee (the “Committee”), comprised of the Independent Trustees. The Committee held two meetings over the course of the year since the Management Agreement was last approved. At those Committee meetings, regularly scheduled Board or other committee meetings, and/or the Annual Meeting, matters relevant to the renewal of the Management Agreement were considered by the Board, or the Independent Trustees, as applicable. With respect to each Fund, such matters included:

  (a)   the nature and quality of the advisory, administrative, and other services provided to the Fund by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, including information about:
  (i)   the structure, staff, and capabilities of the Investment Adviser and its portfolio management teams;
  (ii)   the groups within the Investment Adviser and its affiliates that support the portfolio management teams or provide other types of necessary services, including fund services groups (e.g., accounting and financial reporting, tax, shareholder services, and operations); controls and risk management groups (e.g., legal, compliance, valuation oversight, credit risk management, internal audit, compliance testing, market risk analysis, finance, and central funding); sales and distribution support groups, and others (e.g., information technology and training);
  (iii)   trends in employee headcount;
  (iv)   the Investment Adviser’s financial resources and ability to hire and retain talented personnel and strengthen its operations; and
  (v)   the parent company’s support of the Investment Adviser and its mutual fund business, as expressed by the firm’s senior management;
  (b)   information on the investment performance of the Fund, including comparisons to the performance of similar mutual funds, as provided by a third-party mutual fund data provider engaged as part of the contract review process (the “Outside Data Provider”), and a benchmark performance index; and information on general investment outlooks in the markets in which the Fund invests;
  (c)   information provided by the Investment Adviser indicating the Investment Adviser’s views on whether the Fund’s peer group and/or benchmark index had high, medium, or low relevance given the Fund’s particular investment strategy;
  (d)   the terms of the Management Agreement and other agreements with affiliated service providers entered into by the Trust on behalf of the Fund;
  (e)   fee and expense information for the Fund, including:
  (i)   the relative management fee and expense levels of the Fund as compared to those of comparable funds managed by other advisers, as provided by the Outside Data Provider;
  (ii)   the Fund’s expense trends over time; and
  (iii)   to the extent the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts (such as bank collective trusts, private wealth management accounts, institutional separate accounts, sub-advised mutual funds, and non-U.S. funds) having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Fund, comparative information on the advisory fees charged and services provided to those accounts by the Investment Adviser;
  (f)   with respect to the extensive investment performance and expense comparison data provided by the Outside Data Provider, its processes in producing that data for the Fund;
  (g)   the undertakings of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations;
  (h)   information relating to the profitability of the Management Agreement and the transfer agency and distribution and service arrangements of the Fund to the Investment Adviser and its affiliates;
  (i)   whether the Fund’s existing management fee schedule adequately addressed any economies of scale;

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

  (j)   a summary of the “fall-out” benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, including the fees received by the Investment Adviser’s affiliates from the Fund for transfer agency, (in the case of the Global Real Estate Securities Fund and International Real Estate Securities Fund) securities lending, portfolio trading, distribution and other services;
  (k)   a summary of potential benefits derived by the Fund as a result of its relationship with the Investment Adviser;
  (l)   information regarding commissions paid by the Fund and broker oversight, an update on the Investment Adviser’s soft dollars practices, other information regarding portfolio trading, and how the Investment Adviser carries out its duty to seek best execution;
  (m)   portfolio manager ownership of Fund shares; the manner in which portfolio manager compensation is determined; and the number and types of accounts managed by the portfolio managers;
  (n)   the nature and quality of the services provided to the Fund by its unaffiliated service providers, and the Investment Adviser’s general oversight and evaluation (including reports on due diligence) of those service providers as part of the administrative services provided under the Management Agreement; and
  (o)   the Investment Adviser’s processes and policies addressing various types of potential conflicts of interest; its approach to risk management; the annual review of the effectiveness of the Fund’s compliance program; and periodic compliance reports.

The Trustees also received an overview of the Funds’ distribution arrangements. They received information regarding the Funds’ assets, share purchase and redemption activity, and payment of distribution, service, and shareholder administration fees, as applicable. Information was also provided to the Trustees relating to revenue sharing payments made by and services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to intermediaries that promote the sale, distribution, and/or servicing of Fund shares. The Independent Trustees also discussed the broad range of other investment choices that are available to Fund investors, including the availability of comparable funds managed by other advisers.

The presentations made at the Board and Committee meetings and at the Annual Meeting encompassed the Funds and other mutual funds for which the Board of Trustees has responsibility. In evaluating the Management Agreement at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees relied upon their knowledge, resulting from their meetings and other interactions throughout the year, of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, their services, and the Funds. In conjunction with these meetings, the Trustees received written materials and oral presentations on the topics covered, and the Investment Adviser addressed the questions and concerns of the Trustees, including concerns regarding the investment performance of certain of the funds they oversee. The Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel regarding their responsibilities and other regulatory requirements related to the approval and continuation of mutual fund investment management agreements under applicable law. In addition, the Investment Adviser and its affiliates provided the Independent Trustees with a written response to a formal request for information sent on behalf of the Independent Trustees by their independent legal counsel. During the course of their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met in executive sessions with their independent legal counsel, without representatives of the Investment Adviser or its affiliates present.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of the Services Provided Under the Management Agreement

As part of their review, the Trustees considered the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the Funds by the Investment Adviser. In this regard, the Trustees considered both the investment advisory services and non-advisory services that are provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates. The Trustees noted the transition in the leadership and changes in personnel of various of the Investment Adviser’s portfolio management teams that had occurred in recent periods, and the ongoing recruitment efforts aimed at bringing high quality investment talent to the Investment Adviser. They also noted the Investment Adviser’s commitment to maintaining high quality systems and expending substantial resources to respond to ongoing changes to the market, regulatory and control environment in which the Funds and their service providers operate, including changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the efforts of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to combat cyber security risks. The Trustees also considered information regarding the Investment Adviser’s business continuity planning and remote operations capabilities. The Trustees concluded that the Investment Adviser continued to commit substantial financial and operational resources to the Funds and expressed confidence that the Investment Adviser would continue to do so in the future. The Trustees also recognized that the Investment Adviser had made significant commitments to address regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the Funds and the Investment Adviser and its affiliates.

Investment Performance

The Trustees also considered the investment performance of the Funds. In this regard, they compared the investment performance of each Fund to its peers using rankings and ratings compiled by the Outside Data Provider as of December 31, 2020,

 

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and updated performance information prepared by the Investment Adviser using the peer group identified by the Outside Data Provider as of March 31, 2021. The information on each Fund’s investment performance was provided for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods ending on the applicable dates, to the extent that each Fund had been in existence for those periods. The Trustees also reviewed each Fund’s investment performance relative to its performance benchmark. As part of this review, they considered the investment performance trends of the Funds over time, and reviewed the investment performance of each Fund in light of its investment objective and policies and market conditions.

In addition, the Trustees considered materials prepared and presentations made by the Investment Adviser’s senior management and portfolio management personnel in which Fund performance was assessed. The Trustees also considered the Investment Adviser’s periodic reports with respect to the Funds’ risk profiles, and how the Investment Adviser’s approach to risk monitoring and management influences portfolio management.

The Trustees observed that the Real Estate Securities Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the third quartile of the Fund’s peer group for the one-, three-, and ten-year periods and in the fourth quartile for the five-year period, and had underperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods ended March 31, 2021. They noted that the International Real Estate Securities Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the third quartile of the Fund’s peer group for the five-year period and in the fourth quartile for the one-, three- and ten-year periods, and had outperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the one-, three- and five-year periods and underperformed for the ten-year period ended March 31, 2021. The Trustees considered that the International Real Estate Securities Fund has a “global” peer group and benchmark that contemplates investments in U.S. and non-U.S. securities, whereas the Fund invests only in non-U.S. securities. They noted that the Global Real Estate Securities Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the top half of the Fund’s peer group for the one- and three-year periods and in the fourth quartile for the five-year period, and had outperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the three-year period and underperformed for the one- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2021.

Costs of Services Provided and Competitive Information

The Trustees considered the contractual terms of the Management Agreement and the fee rates payable by each Fund thereunder. In this regard, the Trustees considered information on the services rendered by the Investment Adviser to the Funds, which included both advisory and administrative services that were directed to the needs and operations of the Funds as registered mutual funds.

In particular, the Trustees reviewed analyses prepared by the Outside Data Provider regarding the expense rankings of the Funds. The analyses provided a comparison of each Fund’s management fee and breakpoints to those of a relevant peer group and category universe; an expense analysis which compared each Fund’s overall net and gross expenses to a peer group and a category universe; and data comparing each Fund’s net expenses to the peer and category medians. The analyses also compared each Fund’s other expenses and fee waivers/reimbursements to those of the peer group and category medians. The Trustees concluded that the comparisons provided by the Outside Data Provider were useful in evaluating the reasonableness of the management fees and total expenses paid by the Funds.

In addition, the Trustees considered the Investment Adviser’s undertakings to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations. The Trustees also noted that certain changes were being made to existing fee waiver or expense limitation arrangements of the Real Estate Securities Fund that would have the effect of decreasing expenses of Class A, Class C, Investor, and Class R Shares of the Fund and total Fund expenses, with such changes taking effect in connection with the Fund’s next annual registration statement update. They also considered, to the extent that the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Funds, comparative fee information for services provided by the Investment Adviser to those accounts, and information that indicated that services provided to the Funds differed in various significant respects from the services provided to other types of accounts which, in many cases, operated under less stringent legal and regulatory structures, required fewer services from the Investment Adviser to a smaller number of client contact points, and were less time-intensive.

In addition, the Trustees noted that shareholders are able to redeem their Fund shares at any time if shareholders believe that the Fund fees and expenses are too high or if they are dissatisfied with the performance of the Fund.

Profitability

The Trustees reviewed each Fund’s contribution to the Investment Adviser’s revenues and pre-tax profit margins. In this regard the Trustees noted that they had received, among other things, profitability analyses and summaries, revenue and expense schedules by Fund and by function (i.e., investment management, transfer agency and distribution and service), and information on the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. They observed that the profitability and expense figures are substantially similar to those used by the Investment Adviser for many internal purposes, including compensation decisions among

 

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various business groups, and are thus subject to a vigorous internal debate about how certain revenue and expenses should be allocated. The Trustees also noted that the internal audit group within the Goldman Sachs organization periodically audits the expense allocation methodology and that the internal audit group was satisfied with the reasonableness, consistency, and accuracy of the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. Profitability data for each Fund was provided for 2020 and 2019, and the Trustees considered this information in relation to the Investment Adviser’s overall profitability.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered the information that had been provided regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Funds. The Trustees also considered the breakpoints in the fee rate payable under the Management Agreement for each of the Funds at the following annual percentage rates of the average daily net assets of the Funds:

 

    

Global Real
Estate
Securities

Fund

    International
Real Estate
Securities
Fund
   

Real Estate
Securities

Fund

 
First $1 billion     0.93     0.95     0.87
Next $1 billion     0.84       0.95       0.78  
Next $3 billion     0.80       0.86       0.74  
Next $3 billion     0.78       0.81       0.73  
Over $8 billion     0.76       0.80       0.71  

The Trustees noted that the breakpoints were designed to share potential economies of scale, if any, with the Funds and their shareholders as assets under management reach those asset levels. The Trustees considered the amounts of assets in the Funds; the Funds’ recent share purchase and redemption activity; the information provided by the Investment Adviser relating to the costs of the services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates and their realized profits; information comparing fee rates charged by the Investment Adviser with fee rates charged to other funds in the peer groups; and the Investment Adviser’s undertaking to limit certain expenses of the Funds that exceed specified levels. Upon reviewing these matters at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees concluded that the fee breakpoints represented a means of assuring that benefits of scalability, if any, would be passed along to shareholders at the specified asset levels.

Other Benefits to the Investment Adviser and Its Affiliates

The Trustees also considered the other benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds as stated above, including: (a) transfer agency fees received by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”); (b) brokerage commissions earned by Goldman Sachs for executing securities transactions on behalf of the Funds; (c) research received by the Investment Adviser from broker-dealers in exchange for executing certain transactions on behalf of the Funds; (d) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Funds with those for other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (e) (in the case of the Global Real Estate Securities Fund and International Real Estate Securities Fund) fees earned by Goldman Sachs Agency Lending (“GSAL”), an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, as securities lending agent (and fees earned by the Investment Adviser for managing the fund in which the Funds’ cash collateral is invested); (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to leverage the infrastructure designed to service the Funds on behalf of its other clients; (g) the Investment Adviser’s ability to cross-market other products and services to Fund shareholders; (h) Goldman Sachs’ retention of certain fees as Fund Distributor; (i) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate better pricing with custodians on behalf of its other clients, as a result of the relationship with the Funds; (j) the investment of cash and cash collateral in money market funds managed by the Investment Adviser that will result in increased assets under management for those money market funds; and (k) the possibility that the working relationship between the Investment Adviser and the Funds’ third-party service providers may cause those service providers to be more likely to do business with other areas of Goldman Sachs. In the course of considering the foregoing, the Independent Trustees requested and received further information quantifying certain of these fall-out benefits.

Other Benefits to the Funds and Their Shareholders

The Trustees also noted that the Funds receive certain other potential benefits as a result of their relationship with the Investment Adviser, including: (a) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Funds with those of other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (b) enhanced servicing from vendors due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (c) enhanced servicing from broker-dealers due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (d) the advantages received from the Investment Adviser’s knowledge and experience gained from managing other accounts and products; (e) the Investment Adviser’s ability to hire and retain qualified personnel to

 

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provide services to the Funds because of the reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (f) the Funds’ access, through the Investment Adviser, to certain firm-wide resources (e.g., proprietary risk management systems and databases), subject to certain restrictions; (g) (in the case of the Global Real Estate Securities Fund and International Real Estate Securities Fund) the Funds’ ability to participate in the securities lending program administered by GSAL, as measured by the revenue received by the Funds in connection with the program; and (h) the Funds’ access to certain affiliated distribution channels. In addition, the Trustees noted the competitive nature of the mutual fund marketplace, and considered that many of the Funds’ shareholders invested in the Funds in part because of the Funds’ relationship with the Investment Adviser and that those shareholders have a general expectation that the relationship will continue.

Conclusion

In connection with their consideration of the Management Agreement, the Trustees gave weight to each of the factors described above, but did not identify any particular factor as controlling their decision. After deliberation and consideration of all of the information provided, including the factors described above, the Trustees concluded, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the management fees paid by each of the Funds were reasonable in light of the services provided to it by the Investment Adviser, the Investment Adviser’s costs and each Fund’s current and reasonably foreseeable asset levels. The Trustees unanimously concluded that the Investment Adviser’s continued management likely would benefit each Fund and its shareholders and that the Management Agreement should be approved and continued with respect to each Fund until June 30, 2022.

 

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FUNDS PROFILE

 

Goldman Sachs Funds

 

Goldman Sachs is a premier financial services firm, known since 1869 for creating thoughtful and customized investment solutions in complex global markets.

Today, the Asset Management Divison of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $2.09 trillion in assets under supervision as of June 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs Asset Management has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. GSAM leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

 

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

 

Financial Square Government Fund1

 

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

 

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

 

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

 

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

 

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

 

Investor Money Market Fund3

 

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

 

Enhanced Income Fund

 

High Quality Floating Rate Fund

 

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

 

Short Duration Government Fund

 

Short Duration Bond Fund4

 

Government Income Fund

 

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

Multi-Sector

 

Bond Fund

 

Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Global Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Strategic Income Fund

 

Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

 

High Yield Municipal Fund

 

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

 

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

 

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

 

Investment Grade Credit Fund

 

U.S. Mortgages Fund

 

High Yield Fund

 

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

 

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

 

Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Fixed Income Alternatives

 

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

 

Equity Income Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Large Cap Value Fund

 

Focused Value Fund

 

Capital Growth Fund

 

Strategic Growth Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Flexible Cap Fund

 

Concentrated Growth Fund

 

Technology Opportunities Fund

 

Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

 

U.S. Equity ESG Fund5

 

Income Builder Fund

Tax-Advantaged Equity

 

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

 

International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

Equity Insights

 

Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

 

U.S. Equity Insights Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Insights Fund

 

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

 

Large Cap Value Insights Fund

 

Small Cap Value Insights Fund

 

International Small Cap Insights Fund

 

International Equity Insights Fund

 

Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

Fundamental Equity International

 

International Equity Income Fund

 

International Equity ESG Fund

 

China Equity Fund

 

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

 

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

 

Real Estate Securities Fund

 

International Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Alternative Premia Fund

 

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

 

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund

 

Global Infrastructure Fund

 

Clean Energy Income Fund

 

Defensive Equity Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

 

Global Managed Beta Fund

 

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Multi-Manager Global Equity Fund

 

Multi-Manager International Equity Fund

 

Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund

 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio

 

Multi-Manager U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund

 

Multi-Manager Real Assets Strategy Fund

 

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio

 

Growth Strategy Portfolio

 

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

 

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

 

Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio

 

Tax-Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

 

Strategic Volatility Premium Fund

 

Target Date Retirement Portfolio

 

Target Date 2025 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2030 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2035 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2040 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2045 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2050 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2055 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2060 Portfolio

 

GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund

1   You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
2    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
3    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
4    Effective after the close of business on July 29, 2021, the Goldman Sachs Short Duration Income Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Short Duration Bond Fund.
5    Effective after the close of business on August 30, 2020, the Goldman Sachs Blue Chip Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity ESG Fund.
    Financial Square FundsSM and Investor FundsSM are registered service marks of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
*   This list covers open-end funds only. Please visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to learn about our closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds.


TRUSTEES

Jessica Palmer, Chair

Dwight L. Bush

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Diana M. Daniels

Joaquin Delgado

James A. McNamara

Roy W. Templin

Gregory G. Weaver

 

OFFICERS

James A. McNamara, President

Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer,
Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer

Caroline L. Kraus, Secretary

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

Distributor and Transfer Agent

 

GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.

Investment Adviser

Visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282

Economic and market forecasts presented herein reflect our judgment as of the date of this presentation and are subject to change without notice. These forecasts do not take into account the specific investment objectives, restrictions, tax and financial situation or other needs of any specific client. Actual data will vary and may not be reflected here. These forecasts are subject to high levels of uncertainty that may affect actual performance. Accordingly, these forecasts should be viewed as merely representative of a broad range of possible outcomes. These forecasts are estimated, based on assumptions, and are subject to significant revision and may change materially as economic and market conditions change. Goldman Sachs has no obligation to provide updates or changes to these forecasts. Case studies and examples are for illustrative purposes only.

The portfolio risk management process includes an effort to monitor and manage risk, but does not imply low risk.

The reports concerning the Funds included in this shareholder report may contain certain forward-looking statements about the factors that may affect the performance of the Funds in the future. These statements are based on Fund management’s predictions and expectations concerning certain future events and their expected impact on the Funds, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors that may influence the future performance of the Funds. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in portfolio management strategies from those currently expected to be employed.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how a Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders); and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) web site at http://www.sec.gov.

The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Goldman Sachs. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any other party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification (or the results to be obtained by the use thereof), and all such parties hereby expressly disclaim all warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any of such standard or classification. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall MSCI, S&P, any of their affiliates or any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) even if notified of the possibility of such damages.

The Funds will file portfolio holdings information for each month in a fiscal quarter within 60 days after the end of the relevant fiscal quarter on Form N-PORT. Portfolio holdings information for the third month of each fiscal quarter will be made available on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. Portfolio holdings information may be obtained upon request and without charge by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders).

Holdings and allocations shown are as of June 30, 2021 and may not be representative of future investments. Fund holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

This material is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus or summary prospectus, if applicable. Investors should consider a Fund’s objective, risks, and charges and expenses, and read the summary prospectus, if available, and/or the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The summary prospectus, if available, and the prospectus contain this and other information about a Fund and may be obtained from your authorized dealer or from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC by calling (retail – 1-800-526-7384) (institutional – 1-800-621-2550).

© 2021 Goldman Sachs. All rights reserved. 248852-OTU-1459314 RESSAR-21


Goldman Sachs Funds

 

LOGO

 

 
Semi-Annual Report      

June 30, 2021

 
     

Alternative Funds

     

Absolute Return Tracker

     

Alternative Premia

     

Managed Futures Strategy

 

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Goldman Sachs Alternative Funds

 

 

ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER

 

 

ALTERNATIVE PREMIA

 

 

MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Fund Basics

    1  

Consolidated Schedules of Investments

    7  

Consolidated Financial Statements

    53  

Consolidated Financial Highlights

    57  

Absolute Return Tracker

    57  

Alternative Premia

    64  

Managed Futures Strategy

    71  

Notes to Financial Statements

    78  

Other Information

    101  

 

     
NOT FDIC-INSURED   May Lose Value   No Bank Guarantee


FUND BASICS

 

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021   Fund Total Return
(based on NAV)1
     HFRX Global Hedge
Fund Index2
 
  Class A     4.95      3.73
  Class C     4.64        3.73  
  Institutional     5.18        3.73  
  Investor     5.14        3.73  
  Class R6     5.19        3.73  
  Class R     4.79        3.73  
    Class P     5.29        3.73  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index is designed to be representative of the overall composition of the hedge fund universe. It is comprised of all eligible hedge fund strategies, including but not limited to convertible arbitrage, distressed securities, equity hedge, equity market neutral, event driven, macro, merger arbitrage, and relative value arbitrage. The strategies are asset weighted based on the distribution of assets in the hedge fund industry. The index is investable through products managed by HFR Asset Management, LLC that track HFRX Indices. The HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index is a trademark of HFR. HFR has not participated in the formation of the Fund. HFR does not endorse or approve the Fund or make any recommendation with respect to investing in the Fund. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

1


FUND BASICS

 

FUND COMPOSITION3

 

LOGO

 

 

3    The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. Certain of the Fund’s investments reflected in the table above may be held for the purpose of covering derivative positions as required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or for satisfying certain margin requirements related to such positions. The above graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

 

For more information about the Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about the Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

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FUND BASICS

 

Alternative Premia Fund

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021  

Fund Total Return

(based on NAV)1

     ICE BofAML USD
LIBOR Three-Month
Constant Maturity Index2
 
  Class A     1.78      0.11
  Class C     1.26        0.11  
  Institutional     1.88        0.11  
  Investor     1.74        0.11  
  Class R6     2.03        0.11  
  Class R     1.65        0.11  
    Class P     2.03        0.11  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The ICE BofAML USD LIBOR Three-Month Constant Maturity Index (the “Index”) tracks the performance of a synthetic asset paying LIBOR to a stated maturity. The Index is based on the assumed purchase at par of a synthetic instrument having exactly its stated maturity and with a coupon equal to that day’s fixing rate. That issue is assumed to be sold the following day (priced at a yield equal to the current day fixing rate) and rolled into a new instrument. The Index figure does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares

 

3


FUND BASICS

 

FUND COMPOSITION3

 

LOGO

 

 

3    The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. Certain of the Fund’s investments reflected in the table above may be held for the purpose of covering derivative positions as required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or for satisfying certain margin requirements related to such positions. The above graph may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

 

For more information about the Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about the Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

4


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Managed Futures Strategy Fund

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021   Fund Total Return
(based on NAV)1
     ICE BofAML USD LIBOR
One-Month Constant Maturity Index2
 
  Class A     3.46      0.05
  Class C     2.94        0.05  
  Institutional     3.64        0.05  
  Investor     3.49        0.05  
  Class R6     3.64        0.05  
  Class R     3.23        0.05  
    Class P     3.65        0.05  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The ICE BofAML USD LIBOR One-Month Constant Maturity Index tracks the performance of a synthetic asset paying LIBOR to a stated maturity. The Index is based on the assumed purchase at par of a synthetic instrument having exactly its stated maturity and with a coupon equal to that day’s fixing rate. That issue is assumed to be sold the following business day (priced at a yield equal to the current day fixing rate) and rolled into a new instrument. The Index figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

5


FUND BASICS

 

FUND COMPOSITION3

 

LOGO

 

 

3    The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. Certain of the Fund’s investments reflected in the table above may be held for the purpose of covering derivative positions as required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or for satisfying certain margin requirements related to such positions. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

 

For more information about the Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about the Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – 29.7%      
Automobiles & Components – 0.3%      
  700     Aisin Corp.   $ 30,014  
  1,118     Aptiv plc*     175,895  
  3,645     Bayerische Motoren Werke AG     386,427  
  6,434     BorgWarner, Inc.     312,306  
  5,200     Bridgestone Corp.     236,352  
  6,276     Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA     1,001,621  
  1,118     Continental AG     164,481  
  23,743     Daimler AG (Registered)     2,121,642  
  200     Denso Corp.     13,638  
  3,682     Faurecia SE     181,008  
  103,637     Ford Motor Co.*     1,540,046  
  4,198     General Motors Co.*     248,396  
  2,941     Honda Motor Co. Ltd.     94,592  
  7,300     Isuzu Motors Ltd.     96,869  
  5,900     JTEKT Corp.     60,714  
  12,300     Mazda Motor Corp.*     116,044  
  1,102     NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd.     16,383  
  700     NHK Spring Co. Ltd.     5,763  
  700     Nifco, Inc.     26,474  
  33,400     Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.*     166,388  
  2,022     NOK Corp.     25,156  
  5,771     Nokian Renkaat OYJ     233,136  
  7,422     Renault SA*     300,869  
  70,025     Stellantis NV     1,377,629  
  1,600     Subaru Corp.     31,711  
  5,187     Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.     71,710  
  4,300     Suzuki Motor Corp.     182,232  
  298     Tesla, Inc.*     202,551  
  5,035     TI Fluid Systems plc     21,382  
  1,340     Tokai Rika Co. Ltd.     21,548  
  2,000     Toyo Tire Corp.     42,350  
  300     Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.     7,399  
  600     Toyota Boshoku Corp.     12,454  
  420     Toyota Industries Corp.     36,320  
  1,208     TS Tech Co. Ltd.     18,704  
  17,772     Valeo SA     536,066  
  4,400     Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.     119,514  
  1,226     Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (The)     26,332  
   

 

 

 
      10,262,116  

 

 

 
Banks – 1.2%      
  1,052     77 Bank Ltd. (The)     11,574  
  2,300     Aozora Bank Ltd.     51,559  
  200,635     Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA     1,244,536  
  7,648     Banco BPM SpA     24,653  
  273,203     Bank of America Corp.     11,264,160  
  3,937     Bank of Ireland Group plc*     21,126  
  100     Bank of Kyoto Ltd. (The)     4,549  
  74,295     Barclays plc     176,308  
  5,132     BNP Paribas SA     322,082  
  150,555     CaixaBank SA     463,515  
  9,847     Citigroup, Inc.     696,675  
  4,844     Citizens Financial Group, Inc.     222,194  
  3,513     Close Brothers Group plc     73,622  
  1,635     Comerica, Inc.     116,641  
  18,582     Credit Agricole SA     260,512  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Banks – (continued)      
  2,984     Fifth Third Bancorp   114,078  
  23,295     FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA*     406,529  
  1,100     Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc.     19,266  
  2,456     Gunma Bank Ltd. (The)     7,763  
  6,833     Hachijuni Bank Ltd. (The)     22,088  
  2,020     Hirogin Holdings, Inc.     10,678  
  2,038     Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc.     14,926  
  49,536     HSBC Holdings plc     285,897  
  39,843     Huntington Bancshares, Inc.     568,560  
  767     Iyo Bank Ltd. (The)     3,780  
  113,629     JPMorgan Chase & Co.     17,673,855  
  148,689     KeyCorp     3,070,428  
  18,449     Lloyds Banking Group plc     11,934  
  706     M&T Bank Corp.     102,589  
  13,343     Mebuki Financial Group, Inc.     28,214  
  980     Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA*     11,466  
  21,343     Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.     305,899  
  2,954     Natwest Group plc     8,313  
  2,739     Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings, Inc.     15,649  
  761     OSB Group plc     4,884  
  288     Paragon Banking Group plc     2,030  
  19,654     PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)     3,749,197  
  10,787     Raiffeisen Bank International AG     244,849  
  4,957     Regions Financial Corp.     100,032  
  28,061     Resona Holdings, Inc.     108,193  
  19,300     Seven Bank Ltd.     41,030  
  567     Shiga Bank Ltd. (The)     9,943  
  1,097     Shinsei Bank Ltd.     14,425  
  100     Shizuoka Bank Ltd. (The)     776  
  13,686     Standard Chartered plc     87,341  
  1,800     Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.     62,050  
  4,058     Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.     129,451  
  1,318     SVB Financial Group*     733,375  
  18,632     US Bancorp     1,061,465  
  1,939     Virgin Money UK plc*     5,333  
  1,544     Wells Fargo & Co.     69,928  
  2,796     Yamaguchi Financial Group, Inc.     16,020  
  3,497     Zions Bancorp NA     184,851  
   

 

 

 
      44,260,791  

 

 

 
Capital Goods – 1.4%      
  32,751     3M Co.     6,505,331  
  7,447     A O Smith Corp.     536,631  
  2,299     Aalberts NV     123,823  
  6,980     ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA     187,123  
  2,600     AGC, Inc.     108,915  
  7,100     Amada Co. Ltd.     72,015  
  155     AMETEK, Inc.     20,693  
  777     ANDRITZ AG     43,700  
  224     Ashtead Group plc     16,650  
  698     Bodycote plc     8,178  
  4,468     Brenntag SE     415,848  
  1,464     Bunzl plc     48,431  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   7


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Capital Goods – (continued)      
  5,424     Carrier Global Corp.   $ 263,606  
  23,701     Caterpillar, Inc.     5,158,049  
  487     Central Glass Co. Ltd.     9,350  
  2,391     Chemring Group plc     9,509  
  4,201     Cie de Saint-Gobain     277,249  
  11,904     CNH Industrial NV     197,460  
  3,840     Cummins, Inc.     936,230  
  1,599     Daikin Industries Ltd.     297,973  
  469     DCC plc     38,418  
  5,155     Deere & Co.     1,818,220  
  146     Diploma plc     5,873  
  4,366     Dover Corp.     657,520  
  442     Eaton Corp. plc     65,496  
  371     Ebara Corp.     18,275  
  4,450     Eiffage SA     453,262  
  694     Electrocomponents plc     9,888  
  11,430     Emerson Electric Co.     1,100,023  
  12,349     Fastenal Co.     642,148  
  4,902     Ferguson plc     682,002  
  3,356     Fortive Corp.     234,047  
  1,824     Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.     181,689  
  336     Fuji Corp.     7,696  
  91     Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.     4,248  
  379     Fujitec Co. Ltd.     8,402  
  5,480     GEA Group AG     222,050  
  1,910     Generac Holdings, Inc.*     792,937  
  20,291     General Dynamics Corp.     3,819,984  
  473,709     General Electric Co.     6,376,123  
  152     Genuit Group plc     1,290  
  1,397     Glory Ltd.     29,014  
  1,886     GS Yuasa Corp.     48,229  
  9,000     Hino Motors Ltd.     79,606  
  2,021     Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.     61,895  
  7,762     Hitachi Ltd.     444,818  
  224     Honeywell International, Inc.     49,134  
  300     Hoshizaki Corp.     25,486  
  20,060     Howden Joinery Group plc     226,858  
  1,155     Howmet Aerospace, Inc.*     39,813  
  3,016     Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.     635,622  
  2,095     IDEX Corp.     461,005  
  39     IMCD NV     6,214  
  7,331     IMI plc     174,425  
  5,093     Ingersoll Rand, Inc.*     248,589  
  2,279     Interpump Group SpA     135,214  
  3,447     ITOCHU Corp.     99,462  
  100     Japan Steel Works Ltd. (The)     2,567  
  400     JGC Holdings Corp.     3,727  
  335     John Laing Group plc     1,854  
  17,397     Johnson Controls International plc     1,193,956  
  3,171     Kajima Corp.     40,239  
  1,827     Kinden Corp.     29,855  
  3,325     Kingspan Group plc     314,257  
  199     KION Group AG     21,245  
  1,724     Knorr-Bremse AG     198,358  
  6,800     Komatsu Ltd.     168,460  
  500     Kubota Corp.     10,115  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Capital Goods – (continued)      
  240     Kurita Water Industries Ltd.   11,536  
  109     Kyudenko Corp.     3,508  
  136     Legrand SA     14,414  
  9,855     Leonardo SpA*     79,741  
  3,992     Lixil Corp.     103,302  
  5,322     Maeda Corp.     46,168  
  8,032     Marubeni Corp.     69,946  
  2,088     Masco Corp.     123,004  
  255     Meggitt plc*     1,629  
  22,061     Melrose Industries plc     47,487  
  3,014     Metso Outotec OYJ     35,021  
  100     MINEBEA MITSUMI, Inc.     2,642  
  1,800     MISUMI Group, Inc.     60,915  
  3,135     Mitsubishi Corp.     85,636  
  14,275     Mitsubishi Electric Corp.     207,234  
  4,181     Mitsui & Co. Ltd.     94,180  
  621     Miura Co. Ltd.     26,966  
  3,906     MonotaRO Co. Ltd.     92,043  
  5,276     Morgan Advanced Materials plc     25,763  
  2,394     Morgan Sindall Group plc     71,365  
  1,362     Nabtesco Corp.     51,384  
  1,125     Nagase & Co. Ltd.     16,817  
  500     NGK Insulators Ltd.     8,415  
  3,330     Nidec Corp.     382,917  
  200     Nishimatsu Construction Co. Ltd.     6,236  
  3,954     Nisshinbo Holdings, Inc.     34,241  
  12,100     NTN Corp.*     31,630  
  653     OKUMA Corp.     31,992  
  10,090     Otis Worldwide Corp.     825,059  
  2,439     PACCAR, Inc.     217,681  
  3,196     Parker-Hannifin Corp.     981,524  
  9,007     Pentair plc     607,882  
  3,267     Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd.     22,765  
  11,797     Prysmian SpA     423,348  
  3,634     QinetiQ Group plc     17,297  
  3,780     Quanta Services, Inc.     342,355  
  159     Rational AG     144,050  
  19,829     Rexel SA*     415,183  
  2,750     Rheinmetall AG     271,736  
  2,329     Rockwell Automation, Inc.     666,141  
  21,694     Rotork plc     102,318  
  2,236     Sanwa Holdings Corp.     27,500  
  9,305     Schneider Electric SE     1,466,882  
  6,900     Shimizu Corp.     53,026  
  285     Siemens AG (Registered)     45,252  
  4,247     Siemens Energy AG*     127,933  
  991     Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA*     33,133  
  7,015     Signify NV     445,298  
  1,293     Smiths Group plc     28,477  
  2,851     Snap-on, Inc.     636,999  
  15,571     Sojitz Corp.     47,100  
  36     Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc     6,780  
  4,363     Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.     894,371  
  14,640     Sumitomo Corp.     196,300  
  1,000     Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.     27,652  
  1,600     Tadano Ltd.     16,690  

 

 

 

 

8   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

 

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Capital Goods – (continued)      
  461     Taisei Corp.   $ 15,130  
  464     Thales SA     47,410  
  1,300     TOTO Ltd.     67,357  
  999     Toyota Tsusho Corp.     47,416  
  4,700     Trane Technologies plc     865,458  
  11,473     Travis Perkins plc*     268,437  
  634     Ultra Electronics Holdings plc     20,095  
  2,661     United Rentals, Inc.*     848,886  
  878     Valmet OYJ     38,342  
  3,752     Vesuvius plc     27,467  
  2,283     Vinci SA     244,048  
  3,219     Wartsila OYJ Abp     47,825  
  819     Weir Group plc (The)*     21,024  
  4,017     Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.     330,599  
  80     XP Power Ltd.     6,175  
  4,583     Xylem, Inc.     549,777  
  2,400     Yaskawa Electric Corp.     117,205  
   

 

 

 
      51,545,887  

 

 

 
Commercial & Professional Services – 0.3%      
  10,625     Aggreko plc     126,809  
  736     Benefit One, Inc.     23,172  
  7,060     Biffa plc*     31,740  
  4,313     Copart, Inc.*     568,583  
  7,180     Elis SA*     135,482  
  12,893     Hays plc*     28,286  
  910     HomeServe plc     12,028  
  2,448     Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.     326,612  
  1,269     Kokuyo Co. Ltd.     19,841  
  2,753     Leidos Holdings, Inc.     278,328  
  23,279     Mitie Group plc*     21,897  
  26,532     Nielsen Holdings plc     654,544  
  154     Nihon M&A Center, Inc.     3,989  
  11,773     Pagegroup plc*     91,036  
  1,720     Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.     33,964  
  6,091     Randstad NV     466,938  
  7,989     Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.     391,771  
  710     Republic Services, Inc.     78,107  
  6,936     Robert Half International, Inc.     617,096  
  13,181     Rollins, Inc.     450,790  
  18,443     Serco Group plc     34,626  
  800     SMS Co. Ltd.     23,906  
  335     Sohgo Security Services Co. Ltd.     15,263  
  9,735     SPIE SA     224,276  
  900     TechnoPro Holdings, Inc.     21,281  
  49     Teleperformance     19,898  
  592     Toppan, Inc.     9,521  
  3,379     Verisk Analytics, Inc.     590,379  
  29,125     Waste Management, Inc.     4,080,704  
   

 

 

 
      9,380,867  

 

 

 
Consumer Durables & Apparel – 0.9%      
  3,850     adidas AG     1,436,658  
  1,200     Asics Corp.     30,427  
  3,974     Barratt Developments plc     38,264  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Consumer Durables & Apparel – (continued)      
  616     Bellway plc   27,598  
  38,666     Brunswick Corp.     3,851,907  
  163     Burberry Group plc*     4,662  
  3,100     Casio Computer Co. Ltd.     52,017  
  10,133     Coats Group plc     9,545  
  1,027     Countryside Properties plc*     6,734  
  4,692     Crest Nicholson Holdings plc*     27,221  
  3,119     DR Horton, Inc.     281,864  
  897     EssilorLuxottica SA     165,706  
  153     Fujitsu General Ltd.     4,052  
  1,107     Games Workshop Group plc     174,577  
  681     Garmin Ltd.     98,500  
  9,521     Hanesbrands, Inc.     177,757  
  32,978     Hasbro, Inc.     3,117,081  
  24     Hermes International     35,023  
  2,848     Iida Group Holdings Co. Ltd.     73,256  
  1,448     Kering SA     1,268,763  
  3,465     Leggett & Platt, Inc.     179,522  
  4,075     Lennar Corp. Class A     404,851  
  114     LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE     89,679  
  1,896     Mohawk Industries, Inc.*     364,392  
  83     Moncler SpA     5,626  
  11,344     Newell Brands, Inc.     311,620  
  68,925     NIKE, Inc. Class B     10,648,223  
  5,600     Nikon Corp.     59,738  
  50     NVR, Inc.*     248,665  
  400     Open House Co. Ltd.     18,796  
  4,722     Panasonic Corp.     54,372  
  722     Persimmon plc     29,576  
  73,610     PulteGroup, Inc.     4,016,898  
  209     Puma SE     24,944  
  6,179     PVH Corp.*     664,799  
  3,698     Ralph Lauren Corp.     435,661  
  3,290     Redrow plc     27,908  
  100     Rinnai Corp.     9,518  
  65     Sangetsu Corp.     907  
  1,582     SEB SA     286,189  
  5,524     Sekisui House Ltd.     113,434  
  4,900     Sharp Corp.     80,839  
  1,939     Sony Group Corp.     188,019  
  17,241     Tapestry, Inc.*     749,639  
  27,526     Under Armour, Inc. Class A*     582,175  
  9,419     Under Armour, Inc. Class C*     174,911  
  7,591     VF Corp.     622,766  
  1,727     Vistry Group plc     28,106  
  1,627     Whirlpool Corp.     354,718  
  1,200     Yamaha Corp.     65,145  
   

 

 

 
      31,723,248  

 

 

 
Consumer Services – 0.5%      
  15,666     888 Holdings plc     83,262  
  395     Benesse Holdings, Inc.     9,810  
  3,755     Booking Holdings, Inc.*     8,216,278  
  399     Caesars Entertainment, Inc.*     41,396  
  581     Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.*     900,748  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   9


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    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Consumer Services – (continued)      
  147     Darden Restaurants, Inc.   $ 21,460  
  15,461     Domino’s Pizza Group plc     83,177  
  1,415     Domino’s Pizza, Inc.     660,083  
  1,894     Entain plc*     45,766  
  4,037     Expedia Group, Inc.*     660,897  
  3,935     Flutter Entertainment plc*     715,672  
  1,800     Food & Life Cos. Ltd.     77,600  
  2,752     Gamesys Group plc     70,193  
  3,342     Greggs plc*     120,295  
  5,210     Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.*     628,430  
  2,087     La Francaise des Jeux SAEM     122,752  
  7,915     McDonald’s Corp.     1,828,286  
  815     MGM Resorts International     34,760  
  1,573     Mitchells & Butlers plc*     6,063  
  1,522     Penn National Gaming, Inc.*     116,418  
  5,297     Playtech plc*     31,156  
  2,795     Restaurant Group plc (The)*     4,957  
  400     Skylark Holdings Co. Ltd.*     5,554  
  1,232     Sodexo SA*     115,142  
  507     Starbucks Corp.     56,688  
  34,958     Wynn Resorts Ltd.*     4,275,363  
  6,224     Yum! Brands, Inc.     715,947  
  800     Zensho Holdings Co. Ltd.     20,545  
   

 

 

 
      19,668,698  

 

 

 
Diversified Financials – 2.2%      
  19,920     3i Group plc     323,279  
  7,242     AJ Bell plc     43,494  
  38,497     American Express Co.     6,360,859  
  151     Ameriprise Financial, Inc.     37,581  
  1,729     Amundi SA     152,496  
  15,176     Ashmore Group plc     80,882  
  82,246     Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)     4,213,463  
  65,161     Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B*     18,109,545  
  68     BlackRock, Inc.     59,498  
  296     Brewin Dolphin Holdings plc     1,424  
  32,617     Capital One Financial Corp.     5,045,524  
  98,363     Charles Schwab Corp. (The)     7,161,810  
  18,235     Chrysalis Investments Ltd.*     62,052  
  4,537     CMC Markets plc     28,870  
  21,807     CME Group, Inc.     4,637,913  
  2,529     Credit Saison Co. Ltd.     30,902  
  4,926     Deutsche Boerse AG     859,815  
  6,236     Discover Financial Services     737,656  
  1,311     Euronext NV     142,622  
  2,451     Franklin Resources, Inc.     78,407  
  11,809     Hargreaves Lansdown plc     259,850  
  14,010     IG Group Holdings plc     164,174  
  4,379     IntegraFin Holdings plc     31,241  
  244     Intermediate Capital Group plc     7,177  
  11,903     Invesco Ltd.     318,167  
  24,568     Investec plc     98,137  
  4,658     IP Group plc     7,500  
  600     JAFCO Group Co. Ltd.     37,411  
  3,543     Japan Exchange Group, Inc.     78,924  
  767     JTC plc     6,522  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Diversified Financials – (continued)      
  61,384     KKR & Co., Inc.   3,636,388  
  94     Liontrust Asset Management plc     2,448  
  119,694     M&G plc     379,179  
  1,112     MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.     515,512  
  2,613     Moody’s Corp.     946,873  
  86,152     Morgan Stanley     7,899,277  
  44     MSCI, Inc.     23,455  
  5,903     Ninety One plc     17,981  
  875     Nomura Holdings, Inc.     4,453  
  5,050     Plus500 Ltd.     93,347  
  450     Provident Financial plc*     1,445  
  692     Quilter plc     1,424  
  20     Rathbone Brothers plc     501  
  314     Raymond James Financial, Inc.     40,789  
  17,387     S&P Global, Inc.     7,136,494  
  3,118     Sanne Group plc     35,885  
  3,400     SBI Holdings, Inc.     80,310  
  202     Sofina SA     87,275  
  13,968     St James’s Place plc     285,600  
  9,664     Standard Life Aberdeen plc     36,255  
  43,736     State Street Corp.     3,598,598  
  5,376     Synchrony Financial     260,843  
  24,772     T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.     4,904,113  
  500     Zenkoku Hosho Co. Ltd.     21,451  
   

 

 

 
      79,187,091  

 

 

 
Energy – 0.7%      
  6,093     APA Corp.     131,792  
  28,585     Baker Hughes Co.     653,739  
  156,245     Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.     2,728,038  
  15,945     Cairn Energy plc     32,207  
  76,691     Chevron Corp.     8,032,615  
  1,100     Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd.     25,251  
  712     Diamondback Energy, Inc.     66,850  
  4,093     ENEOS Holdings, Inc.     17,153  
  53,795     Exxon Mobil Corp.     3,393,389  
  35,066     Halliburton Co.     810,726  
  14,851     HollyFrontier Corp.     488,598  
  1,000     Iwatani Corp.     59,919  
  41,533     John Wood Group plc*     126,532  
  184,365     Kinder Morgan, Inc.     3,360,974  
  13,787     Marathon Oil Corp.     187,779  
  15,817     Marathon Petroleum Corp.     955,663  
  10,420     Neste OYJ     639,184  
  36,554     NOV, Inc.*     560,007  
  5,632     Occidental Petroleum Corp.     176,113  
  727     OMV AG     41,488  
  1,182     Phillips 66     101,439  
  57,880     Repsol SA     727,123  
  10,714     Royal Dutch Shell plc Class A     214,793  
  34,079     TechnipFMC plc*     307,736  
  45,010     Tenaris SA     492,422  
  43     Thungela Resources Ltd.*     118  
  7,452     TotalEnergies SE     337,589  
  388,921     Tullow Oil plc*     320,370  
  9,814     Valero Energy Corp.     766,277  
   

 

 

 
      25,755,884  

 

 

 

 

10   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

 

 

    
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    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Food & Staples Retailing – 0.3%      
  1,012     Aeon Co. Ltd.   $ 27,167  
  240     Ain Holdings, Inc.     14,955  
  10,767     Carrefour SA     211,888  
  392     Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp.     57,597  
  5,006     Costco Wholesale Corp.     1,980,724  
  896     Etablissements Franz Colruyt NV     50,104  
  48,049     J Sainsbury plc     180,851  
  14,049     Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA     256,209  
  3,826     Kesko OYJ Class B     141,281  
  36,527     Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV     1,087,758  
  28,164     Kroger Co. (The)     1,078,963  
  731     Lawson, Inc.     33,857  
  6,472     Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.     310,014  
  9,972     Sysco Corp.     775,323  
  700     Tsuruha Holdings, Inc.     81,470  
  6,594     Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.     346,910  
  20,566     Walmart, Inc.     2,900,217  
   

 

 

 
      9,535,288  

 

 

 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco – 0.9%      
  4,500     Ajinomoto Co., Inc.     116,908  
  647     Altria Group, Inc.     30,849  
  2,789     Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV     201,056  
  69,028     Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.     4,183,097  
  898     Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.     41,971  
  8,160     British American Tobacco plc     316,817  
  8,156     Britvic plc     105,714  
  65,291     Bunge Ltd.     5,102,492  
  11,298     C&C Group plc*     37,977  
  3,326     Campbell Soup Co.     151,632  
  2,100     Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings, Inc.     32,874  
  38,715     Coca-Cola Co. (The)     2,094,869  
  6,838     Coca-Cola HBC AG     247,513  
  6,154     Conagra Brands, Inc.     223,882  
  900     Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A     210,501  
  2,475     Cranswick plc     136,163  
  16,578     Davide Campari-Milano NV     222,215  
  1,031     Fuji Oil Holdings, Inc.     24,529  
  15,263     General Mills, Inc.     929,975  
  6,626     Glanbia plc     107,916  
  23,372     Greencore Group plc*     40,632  
  1,233     Heineken Holding NV     124,420  
  3,600     Hershey Co. (The)     627,048  
  7,901     Imperial Brands plc     170,367  
  507     Ito En Ltd.     30,090  
  5,687     J M Smucker Co. (The)     736,865  
  2,552     JDE Peet’s NV*     92,629  
  10,195     Kellogg Co.     655,844  
  1,300     Kikkoman Corp.     85,733  
  7,195     Kraft Heinz Co. (The)     293,412  
  5,228     Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.     421,690  
  974     Maruha Nichiro Corp.     20,739  
  235     MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd.     14,082  
  5,924     Molson Coors Beverage Co. Class B*     318,060  
  22,777     Mondelez International, Inc. Class A     1,422,196  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Food, Beverage & Tobacco – (continued)      
  7,139     Monster Beverage Corp.*   652,148  
  300     Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd.     15,636  
  1,584     NH Foods Ltd.     61,574  
  7,483     Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd.     35,685  
  1,732     Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc.     25,392  
  1,000     Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.     72,007  
  13,906     PepsiCo, Inc.     2,060,452  
  80,198     Philip Morris International, Inc.     7,948,424  
  54,101     Premier Foods plc*     82,022  
  114     Remy Cointreau SA     23,544  
  734     Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.     27,666  
  400     Takara Holdings, Inc.     4,990  
  8,147     Tate & Lyle plc     83,216  
  1,482     Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.     57,120  
  47,722     Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A     3,519,975  
  3,187     Yamazaki Baking Co. Ltd.     44,985  
   

 

 

 
      34,287,593  

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Services – 2.7%      
  60,129     Abbott Laboratories     6,970,755  
  1,592     ABIOMED, Inc.*     496,879  
  772     Alfresa Holdings Corp.     11,531  
  50     Align Technology, Inc.*     30,550  
  1,215     AmerisourceBergen Corp.     139,105  
  294     Amplifon SpA     14,536  
  18,655     Anthem, Inc.     7,122,479  
  21,436     Becton Dickinson and Co.     5,213,021  
  126,790     Boston Scientific Corp.*     5,421,540  
  5,643     Cardinal Health, Inc.     322,159  
  1,002     Carl Zeiss Meditec AG     193,692  
  74,284     Centene Corp.*     5,417,532  
  9,556     Cerner Corp.     746,897  
  22,817     Cigna Corp.     5,409,226  
  88,405     ConvaTec Group plc     294,231  
  85,158     CVS Health Corp.     7,105,584  
  28,080     Danaher Corp.     7,535,549  
  3,035     DaVita, Inc.*     365,505  
  8,960     Dentsply Sirona, Inc.     566,810  
  9,676     Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*     1,002,143  
  8,786     Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA     730,084  
  5,073     Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA     264,759  
  1,731     H.U. Group Holdings, Inc.     44,666  
  25,452     HCA Healthcare, Inc.     5,261,947  
  5,033     Henry Schein, Inc.*     373,398  
  81,734     Hologic, Inc.*     5,453,292  
  2,419     Hoya Corp.     319,962  
  11,699     Humana, Inc.     5,179,381  
  108     IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.*     68,207  
  13,097     Insulet Corp.*     3,595,257  
  23,043     Koninklijke Philips NV     1,143,720  
  17,750     Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings*     4,896,338  
  106     M3, Inc.     7,723  
  1,931     McKesson Corp.     369,284  
  13,056     Mediclinic International plc*     53,709  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   11


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

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    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Health Care Equipment & Services – (continued)      
  1,470     Medipal Holdings Corp.   $ 28,104  
  13,808     Medtronic plc     1,713,987  
  200     Nihon Kohden Corp.     5,708  
  3,100     Nipro Corp.     36,624  
  8,500     Olympus Corp.     169,073  
  3,554     Quest Diagnostics, Inc.     469,021  
  123     ResMed, Inc.     30,322  
  800     Ship Healthcare Holdings, Inc.     18,692  
  19,198     Smith & Nephew plc     416,352  
  111     STERIS plc     22,899  
  4,335     Stryker Corp.     1,125,930  
  698     Suzuken Co. Ltd.     20,461  
  989     Sysmex Corp.     117,330  
  1,149     Teleflex, Inc.     461,657  
  895     Toho Holdings Co. Ltd.     14,431  
  20,436     UDG Healthcare plc     302,197  
  26,762     UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     10,716,575  
  2,918     Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B     427,283  
  132     West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.     47,401  
   

 

 

 
      98,285,498  

 

 

 
Household & Personal Products – 0.5%      
  2,934     Beiersdorf AG     354,151  
  1,332     Church & Dwight Co., Inc.     113,513  
  4,167     Clorox Co. (The)     749,685  
  3,629     Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The) Class A     1,154,312  
  4,715     Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Preference)(a)     497,970  
  5,956     Kimberly-Clark Corp.     796,794  
  400     Kose Corp.     62,839  
  3,424     L’Oreal SA     1,529,138  
  1,900     Pigeon Corp.     53,588  
  1,300     Pola Orbis Holdings, Inc.     34,278  
  66,123     Procter & Gamble Co. (The)     8,921,976  
  7,441     PZ Cussons plc     25,223  
  11,787     Reckitt Benckiser Group plc     1,041,384  
  20,278     Unilever plc     1,184,916  
   

 

 

 
      16,519,767  

 

 

 
Insurance – 0.8%      
  7,459     Admiral Group plc     324,557  
  20,645     Aflac, Inc.     1,107,811  
  5,597     Ageas SA/NV     311,032  
  8,592     Allianz SE (Registered)     2,144,193  
  9,656     Allstate Corp. (The)     1,259,529  
  22,875     Aon plc Class A     5,461,635  
  361     Arthur J Gallagher & Co.     50,569  
  17,814     Assicurazioni Generali SpA     357,646  
  1,235     Assurant, Inc.     192,882  
  114,656     Aviva plc     643,674  
  2,426     Chubb Ltd.     385,588  
  7,486     Cincinnati Financial Corp.     873,017  
  12,393     CNP Assurances     211,219  
  10,400     Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.     191,352  
  52,728     Direct Line Insurance Group plc     207,970  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Insurance – (continued)      
  1,579     Everest Re Group Ltd.   397,924  
  78,731     First American Financial Corp.     4,908,878  
  1,203     Globe Life, Inc.     114,586  
  6,005     Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)     372,130  
  6,492     Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.*     53,324  
  2,688     Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.     49,736  
  38,700     Just Group plc*     49,916  
  144,261     Legal & General Group plc     514,664  
  3,923     Lincoln National Corp.     246,521  
  442     Loews Corp.     24,155  
  7,145     Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.     1,005,159  
  73,972     MetLife, Inc.     4,427,224  
  7,764     NN Group NV     366,766  
  10,932     Phoenix Group Holdings plc     102,335  
  43,649     Poste Italiane SpA     577,719  
  6,110     Principal Financial Group, Inc.     386,091  
  13,417     Progressive Corp. (The)     1,317,684  
  4,369     Prudential Financial, Inc.     447,691  
  5,318     Sabre Insurance Group plc     18,780  
  2,691     Sompo Holdings, Inc.     99,670  
  9,586     T&D Holdings, Inc.     124,396  
  2,633     Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)     394,186  
  14,119     Unum Group     400,980  
  665     W R Berkley Corp.     49,496  
   

 

 

 
      30,172,685  

 

 

 
Materials – 0.9%      
  804     ADEKA Corp.     15,088  
  3,054     Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.     878,575  
  500     Air Water, Inc.     7,702  
  5,319     Akzo Nobel NV     658,603  
  315     Albemarle Corp.     53,065  
  39,155     Amcor plc     448,716  
  438     Anglo American plc     17,430  
  455     Antofagasta plc     9,048  
  6,227     ArcelorMittal SA     191,711  
  2,389     Arkema SA     300,259  
  11,900     Asahi Kasei Corp.     130,795  
  228     Avery Dennison Corp.     47,935  
  378     Ball Corp.     30,626  
  2,600     BASF SE     205,243  
  713     BHP Group plc     21,098  
  3,285     Celanese Corp.     498,006  
  159,287     Centamin plc     223,429  
  4,878     CF Industries Holdings, Inc.     250,973  
  284     Corbion NV     16,264  
  88,257     Corteva, Inc.     3,914,198  
  1,853     Covestro AG     119,812  
  18,801     CRH plc     953,814  
  87     Croda International plc     8,873  
  900     Daicel Corp.     7,405  
  200     Denka Co. Ltd.     6,648  
  1,311     DIC Corp.     33,161  
  2,915     Dow, Inc.     184,461  
  7,184     DS Smith plc     41,593  

 

 

 

 

12   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Materials – (continued)      
  12,321     DuPont de Nemours, Inc.   $ 953,769  
  5,238     Eastman Chemical Co.     611,537  
  3,999     Ecolab, Inc.     823,674  
  18,550     Elementis plc*     38,670  
  5,766     Essentra plc     24,658  
  2,028     Evonik Industries AG     68,087  
  30,448     Evraz plc     249,802  
  11,307     Ferrexpo plc     67,074  
  4,947     Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.     183,583  
  1,184     Fresnillo plc     12,660  
  1,313     FUCHS PETROLUB SE (Preference)(a)     63,896  
  29,920     Glencore plc*     128,419  
  7,512     HeidelbergCement AG     644,954  
  3,154     Hill & Smith Holdings plc     65,182  
  17,641     Hochschild Mining plc     37,481  
  1,089     Huhtamaki OYJ     51,654  
  5,135     International Paper Co.     314,827  
  200     JFE Holdings, Inc.     2,346  
  8,795     Johnson Matthey plc     374,458  
  2,294     JSR Corp.     69,685  
  955     Kaneka Corp.     38,531  
  11,400     Kobe Steel Ltd.     73,226  
  135     Koninklijke DSM NV     25,236  
  4,700     Kuraray Co. Ltd.     45,161  
  645     LANXESS AG     44,266  
  22,060     Linde plc     6,377,554  
  414     Lintec Corp.     8,976  
  138     LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A     14,196  
  135     Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.     47,494  
  16,388     Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp.     137,889  
  331     Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc.     7,014  
  2,358     Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.     81,511  
  100     Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd.     2,775  
  1,902     Mondi plc     50,076  
  6,584     Mosaic Co. (The)     210,095  
  2,160     Newmont Corp.     136,901  
  1,005     Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co. Ltd.     16,884  
  1,493     Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.     16,747  
  323     Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp.     6,631  
  300     Nippon Steel Corp.     5,072  
  82     Nitto Denko Corp.     6,107  
  700     NOF Corp.     36,496  
  2,073     Nucor Corp.     198,863  
  1,352     Oji Holdings Corp.     7,770  
  221     Packaging Corp. of America     29,928  
  2,638     Petropavlovsk plc*     865  
  4,651     PPG Industries, Inc.     789,600  
  1,745     Rengo Co. Ltd.     14,544  
  1,460     RHI Magnesita NV     81,795  
  351     Rio Tinto plc     28,988  
  9,039     Sealed Air Corp.     535,561  
  25,356     Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)     6,908,242  
  73     Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.     12,210  
  2,700     Showa Denko KK     80,244  
  12,252     Smurfit Kappa Group plc     666,424  
  2,618     Solvay SA     333,228  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Materials – (continued)      
  3,345     Stora Enso OYJ Class R   61,083  
  246     Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd.     10,884  
  23,510     Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.     124,953  
  105     Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.     4,084  
  356     Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd.     9,699  
  7,218     Synthomer plc     49,126  
  819     Taiheiyo Cement Corp.     18,003  
  4,433     Teijin Ltd.     67,677  
  3,073     thyssenkrupp AG*     32,096  
  4,733     Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd.     65,274  
  1,995     Tokuyama Corp.     40,641  
  100     Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co. Ltd.     6,294  
  2,927     Toray Industries, Inc.     19,511  
  600     Tosoh Corp.     10,346  
  784     Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd.     10,734  
  510     Toyobo Co. Ltd.     6,117  
  2,579     Ube Industries Ltd.     52,407  
  1,959     Victrex plc     69,097  
  3,673     voestalpine AG     149,819  
  221     Vulcan Materials Co.     38,469  
  5,491     Westrock Co.     292,231  
  5,157     Wienerberger AG     198,783  
  227     Yamato Kogyo Co. Ltd.     7,499  
  2,500     Zeon Corp.     34,600  
   

 

 

 
      32,517,474  

 

 

 
Media & Entertainment – 3.0%      
  54,384     Activision Blizzard, Inc.     5,190,409  
  8,364     Alphabet, Inc. Class A*     20,423,132  
  6,283     Alphabet, Inc. Class C*     15,747,209  
  28,407     Auto Trader Group plc*     248,789  
  16,766     Bollore SA     89,939  
  266     Capcom Co. Ltd.     7,775  
  550     Charter Communications, Inc. Class A*     396,797  
  717     Cineworld Group plc*     769  
  170,744     Comcast Corp. Class A     9,735,823  
  212     CyberAgent, Inc.     4,540  
  700     DeNA Co. Ltd.     14,922  
  4,209     Dentsu Group, Inc.     151,010  
  28,444     Discovery, Inc. Class A*(b)     872,662  
  15,186     Discovery, Inc. Class C*     440,090  
  6,535     Electronic Arts, Inc.     939,929  
  93     Euromoney Institutional Investor plc     1,312  
  73,676     Facebook, Inc. Class A*     25,617,882  
  14,175     Fox Corp. Class A     526,318  
  14,141     Fox Corp. Class B     497,763  
  181     Future plc     7,842  
  2,700     GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.     53,623  
  23,197     Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)     753,671  
  128,768     ITV plc*     223,799  
  1,400     Kakaku.com, Inc.     42,118  
  174     Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. Ltd.     8,459  
  1,300     Konami Holdings Corp.     77,857  
  24,977     Netflix, Inc.*     13,193,101  
  33,505     News Corp. Class A     863,424  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   13


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  16,108     News Corp. Class B   $ 392,230  
  5,974     Nexon Co. Ltd.     132,948  
  800     Nintendo Co. Ltd.     462,938  
  3,624     Nippon Television Holdings, Inc.     42,272  
  3,848     Omnicom Group, Inc.     307,802  
  675     Pearson plc     7,773  
  11,735     ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE     233,989  
  505     Publicis Groupe SA     32,317  
  30,320     Rightmove plc     272,522  
  20,076     Roku, Inc.*     9,219,903  
  2,734     Scout24 AG     230,678  
  1,300     Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.     64,200  
  3,951     Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.*     699,406  
  843     TV Asahi Holdings Corp.     13,401  
  573     WPP plc     7,746  
   

 

 

 
      108,251,089  

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences – 2.2%  
  5,378     Agilent Technologies, Inc.     794,922  
  6,856     Amgen, Inc.     1,671,150  
  2,906     Astellas Pharma, Inc.     50,642  
  10,652     AstraZeneca plc     1,279,776  
  17,637     Biogen, Inc.*     6,107,164  
  130     Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Class A*     83,758  
  33,558     Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.     2,242,346  
  169     Catalent, Inc.*     18,272  
  153     Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.*     56,598  
  5,726     Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.     226,959  
  11,483     Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd.     247,724  
  134     Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc     8,100  
  2,000     Eisai Co. Ltd.     196,554  
  29,303     Eli Lilly & Co.     6,725,625  
  838     Eurofins Scientific SE*     95,849  
  241     Evotec SE*     10,933  
  101     Genus plc     6,936  
  23,688     Gilead Sciences, Inc.     1,631,156  
  75,853     GlaxoSmithKline plc     1,491,202  
  5,207     Grifols SA     141,198  
  2,377     Illumina, Inc.*     1,124,820  
  5,866     Incyte Corp.*     493,507  
  3,035     Indivior plc*     6,491  
  2,770     Ipsen SA     288,238  
  3,917     IQVIA Holdings, Inc.*     949,167  
  84,130     Johnson & Johnson     13,859,576  
  239     Kaken Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.     10,256  
  108,237     Merck & Co., Inc.     8,417,591  
  3,950     Merck KGaA     757,911  
  4,847     Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*     6,714,743  
  253     Mochida Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.     8,307  
  10,824     Organon & Co.*     327,534  
  3,377     Orion OYJ Class B     145,192  
  3,001     Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.     124,608  
  1,766     PerkinElmer, Inc.     272,688  
  5,469     Perrigo Co. plc     250,754  
  183,665     Pfizer, Inc.     7,192,321  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences – (continued)  
  802     PureTech Health plc*   3,783  
  879     Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.     12,132  
  61     Sartorius Stedim Biotech     28,871  
  609     Sawai Group Holdings Co. Ltd.     27,171  
  1,874     Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co. Ltd.     39,306  
  476     Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd.     25,481  
  3,043     Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.     102,125  
  15,848     Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.     7,994,841  
  80     Tsumura & Co.     2,515  
  4,193     UCB SA     439,140  
  225     Vectura Group plc     424  
  31,183     Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     6,287,428  
  32,742     Viatris, Inc.     467,883  
  1,851     Waters Corp.*     639,724  
   

 

 

 
      80,101,392  

 

 

 
Real Estate – 0.6%      
  1,200     alstria office REIT-AG (REIT)     22,171  
  23,975     American Tower Corp. (REIT)     6,476,607  
  1,514     Aroundtown SA     11,813  
  242     Big Yellow Group plc (REIT)     4,371  
  307     CBRE Group, Inc. Class A*     26,319  
  1,867     Civitas Social Housing plc (REIT)     2,983  
  374     CLS Holdings plc     1,244  
  31,902     Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT)     6,224,080  
  800     Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd.     87,282  
  220     Duke Realty Corp. (REIT)     10,417  
  1,291     Equinix, Inc. (REIT)     1,036,157  
  374     Extra Space Storage, Inc. (REIT)     61,269  
  1,165     GCP Student Living plc (REIT)     2,595  
  18,533     Grainger plc     73,041  
  26,063     Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (REIT)*     445,417  
  2,800     Hulic Co. Ltd.     31,455  
  10,273     Iron Mountain, Inc. (REIT)     434,753  
  17,080     Kimco Realty Corp. (REIT)     356,118  
  473     LondonMetric Property plc (REIT)     1,513  
  1,922     LXI REIT plc (REIT)     3,544  
  125     Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (REIT)     21,053  
  212     Public Storage (REIT)     63,746  
  1,500     Relo Group, Inc.     34,264  
  360     Safestore Holdings plc (REIT)     4,716  
  2,844     Savills plc     45,400  
  2,287     SBA Communications Corp. (REIT)     728,867  
  501     Segro plc (REIT)     7,584  
  130     Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT)     16,962  
  2,523     Sirius Real Estate Ltd.     3,857  
  24,510     Sun Communities, Inc. (REIT)     4,201,014  
  308     TAG Immobilien AG     9,763  
  72,515     Tritax Big Box REIT plc (REIT)     197,021  
  2,566     UK Commercial Property REIT Ltd. (REIT)     2,714  
  290     UNITE Group plc (The) (REIT)     4,308  
  439     Warehouses De Pauw CVA (REIT)     16,770  

 

 

 

 

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    Description   Value  
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Real Estate – (continued)      
  1,051     Weyerhaeuser Co. (REIT)   $ 36,175  
   

 

 

 
      20,707,363  

 

 

 
Retailing – 1.7%      
  600     ABC-Mart, Inc.     34,509  
  1,503     Advance Auto Parts, Inc.     308,325  
  3,591     Amazon.com, Inc.*     12,353,615  
  15,509     AO World plc*     54,278  
  1,003     Autobacs Seven Co. Ltd.     13,359  
  614     AutoZone, Inc.*     916,223  
  34,447     B&M European Value Retail SA     273,470  
  8,603     Best Buy Co., Inc.     989,173  
  1,358     CarMax, Inc.*     175,386  
  22,502     Dixons Carphone plc*     40,527  
  1,525     Dollar General Corp.     329,995  
  8,782     Dollar Tree, Inc.*     873,809  
  4,201     Dunelm Group plc     82,637  
  93,135     eBay, Inc.     6,539,008  
  338     Etsy, Inc.*     69,574  
  400     Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.     300,675  
  2,789     Frasers Group plc*     23,255  
  1,593     Gap, Inc. (The)     53,605  
  32,401     Genuine Parts Co.     4,097,755  
  6,135     HelloFresh SE*     596,378  
  44,696     Home Depot, Inc. (The)     14,253,107  
  3,311     Inchcape plc     35,237  
  500     Izumi Co. Ltd.     18,807  
  2,118     J Front Retailing Co. Ltd.     18,840  
  20,741     JD Sports Fashion plc     263,943  
  71,796     Kingfisher plc     362,361  
  1,727     K’s Holdings Corp.     19,847  
  3,897     L Brands, Inc.     280,818  
  15,020     LKQ Corp.*     739,284  
  31,028     Lowe’s Cos., Inc.     6,018,501  
  17,618     Marks & Spencer Group plc*     35,732  
  3,279     Next plc*     356,866  
  800     Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.     141,278  
  1,661     O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.*     940,475  
  210     PALTAC Corp.     10,900  
  15,157     Pets at Home Group plc     95,809  
  124     Pool Corp.     56,874  
  1,900     Rakuten Group, Inc.     21,453  
  1,940     Ross Stores, Inc.     240,560  
  100     Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd.     2,098  
  904     Shimamura Co. Ltd.     86,729  
  1,237     Shop Apotheke Europe NV*     232,402  
  2,375     Takashimaya Co. Ltd.     25,893  
  8,645     Target Corp.     2,089,842  
  5,291     TJX Cos., Inc. (The)     356,719  
  25,852     Tractor Supply Co.     4,810,023  
  1,759     Ulta Beauty, Inc.*     608,209  
  2,330     Vivo Energy plc     3,107  
  1,271     Watches of Switzerland Group plc*     14,698  
  5,099     Wickes Group plc*     17,352  
  17,880     Yamada Holdings Co. Ltd.     82,679  
  5,656     Zalando SE*     684,036  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Retailing – (continued)      
  142     ZOZO, Inc.   4,815  
   

 

 

 
      61,054,850  

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 1.2%      
  1,800     Advantest Corp.     161,616  
  35,045     Analog Devices, Inc.     6,033,347  
  579     Applied Materials, Inc.     82,450  
  115     ASM International NV     37,930  
  181     ASML Holding NV     124,948  
  374     BE Semiconductor Industries NV     31,871  
  5,626     Broadcom, Inc.     2,682,702  
  360     Enphase Energy, Inc.*     66,107  
  34,590     Infineon Technologies AG     1,391,322  
  67,518     Intel Corp.     3,790,460  
  8,884     Lam Research Corp.     5,780,819  
  100     Lasertec Corp.     19,342  
  947     Microchip Technology, Inc.     141,804  
  100,699     Micron Technology, Inc.*     8,557,401  
  1,565     Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.     584,449  
  4,573     NXP Semiconductors NV     940,758  
  3,400     Qorvo, Inc.*     665,210  
  2,866     QUALCOMM, Inc.     409,637  
  15,950     Renesas Electronics Corp.*     172,138  
  1,166     SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd.     114,591  
  831     Skyworks Solutions, Inc.     159,344  
  153     SOITEC*     33,786  
  20,500     STMicroelectronics NV     745,289  
  836     SUMCO Corp.     20,479  
  4,150     Teradyne, Inc.     555,934  
  46,783     Texas Instruments, Inc.     8,996,371  
  1,243     Ulvac, Inc.     62,942  
   

 

 

 
      42,363,047  

 

 

 
Software & Services – 3.5%      
  30,199     Accenture plc Class A     8,902,363  
  21,570     Adobe, Inc.*     12,632,255  
  598     Adyen NV*     1,466,494  
  2,571     Akamai Technologies, Inc.*     299,779  
  1,177     Alten SA     156,223  
  11,473     Atos SE     698,620  
  3,469     Autodesk, Inc.*     1,012,601  
  201     Automatic Data Processing, Inc.     39,923  
  1,093     Avast plc     7,410  
  705     Bechtle AG     131,031  
  39     Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.     6,300  
  6,272     Bytes Technology Group plc*     40,170  
  5,260     Cadence Design Systems, Inc.*     719,673  
  1,460     Capgemini SE     280,778  
  23,702     Capita plc*     12,248  
  7,233     Citrix Systems, Inc.     848,214  
  22,136     Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A     1,533,139  
  553     Computacenter plc     19,708  
  58     Dassault Systemes SE     14,076  
  19,526     DXC Technology Co.*     760,342  
  9,380     Fair Isaac Corp.*     4,715,138  

 

 

 

 

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    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Software & Services – (continued)      
  189     FDM Group Holdings plc   $ 2,668  
  5,002     Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.     708,633  
  16,600     Finablr plc*(c)      
  57,100     Fiserv, Inc.*     6,103,419  
  1,467     FleetCor Technologies, Inc.*     375,640  
  39     Fortinet, Inc.*     9,289  
  1,663     Fujitsu Ltd.     311,146  
  4,189     Gartner, Inc.*     1,014,576  
  3,148     Global Payments, Inc.     590,376  
  668     GMO internet, Inc.     18,232  
  18,169     International Business Machines Corp.     2,663,394  
  3,285     Intuit, Inc.     1,610,208  
  3,046     Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.     498,051  
  2,562     Kainos Group plc     52,274  
  30,540     Mastercard, Inc. Class A     11,149,849  
  2,359     Micro Focus International plc     17,862  
  138,659     Microsoft Corp.     37,562,723  
  2,699     NCC Group plc     10,977  
  3,654     NEC Corp.     188,014  
  1,570     Nemetschek SE     120,178  
  2,907     Nexi SpA*     63,882  
  1,606     Nihon Unisys Ltd.     48,328  
  114     Nomura Research Institute Ltd.     3,765  
  1,985     NTT Data Corp.     30,987  
  7,587     Oracle Corp.     590,572  
  400     Oracle Corp. Japan     30,563  
  42,485     PayPal Holdings, Inc.*     12,383,528  
  203     PTC, Inc.*     28,676  
  31,570     Sage Group plc (The)     299,039  
  37,974     salesforce.com, Inc.*     9,275,909  
  21,596     SAP SE     3,033,369  
  162     SCSK Corp.     9,653  
  2,802     ServiceNow, Inc.*     1,539,839  
  267     Softcat plc     6,560  
  564     Sopra Steria Group SACA     108,523  
  2,964     Synopsys, Inc.*     817,442  
  8,708     TeamViewer AG*     327,046  
  1,800     Trend Micro, Inc.     94,254  
  33     Tyler Technologies, Inc.*     14,928  
  2,737     VeriSign, Inc.*     623,188  
   

 

 

 
      126,634,045  

 

 

 
Technology Hardware & Equipment – 2.3%      
  2,618     Alps Alpine Co. Ltd.     27,707  
  432     Amano Corp.     10,925  
  10,026     Amphenol Corp. Class A     685,879  
  300,924     Apple, Inc.     41,214,551  
  183     Azbil Corp.     7,583  
  4,262     Brother Industries Ltd.     85,127  
  1,031     Canon Marketing Japan, Inc.     23,940  
  10,225     Canon, Inc.     231,105  
  7,620     CDW Corp.     1,330,833  
  107,546     Ciena Corp.*     6,118,292  
  212,497     Cisco Systems, Inc.     11,262,341  
  8,277     Corning, Inc.     338,529  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Technology Hardware & Equipment – (continued)      
  46,829     Dell Technologies, Inc. Class C*   4,667,446  
  5,497     F5 Networks, Inc.*     1,026,070  
  2,732     FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.     202,082  
  100     Hamamatsu Photonics KK     6,024  
  42,997     Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.     626,896  
  736     Horiba Ltd.     47,767  
  28,428     HP, Inc.     858,241  
  84     Ibiden Co. Ltd.     4,521  
  19,699     Juniper Networks, Inc.     538,768  
  3,581     Keysight Technologies, Inc.*     552,942  
  19,090     Konica Minolta, Inc.     105,762  
  600     Kyocera Corp.     37,068  
  3,260     Motorola Solutions, Inc.     706,931  
  241     Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.     18,358  
  9,628     NetApp, Inc.     787,763  
  1,497     Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd.     35,153  
  198,602     Nokia OYJ*     1,064,061  
  1,215     Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd.     11,122  
  1,800     Omron Corp.     142,518  
  383     Oxford Instruments plc     12,252  
  1,182     Renishaw plc     80,584  
  11,004     Ricoh Co. Ltd.     123,862  
  6,654     Seagate Technology Holdings plc     585,086  
  5,819     Seiko Epson Corp.     102,287  
  400     Shimadzu Corp.     15,456  
  4,793     Spectris plc     214,976  
  2,374     Spirent Communications plc     8,093  
  81     Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.     3,997  
  3,304     TE Connectivity Ltd.     446,734  
  1,200     Topcon Corp.     17,853  
  11,559     Trimble, Inc.*     945,873  
  2,595     Western Digital Corp.*     184,686  
  1,144     Yokogawa Electric Corp.     17,109  
  11,743     Zebra Technologies Corp. Class A*     6,217,801  
   

 

 

 
      81,752,954  

 

 

 
Telecommunication Services – 0.5%      
  6,710     Airtel Africa plc     7,166  
  35,886     AT&T, Inc.     1,032,799  
  82,037     Deutsche Telekom AG (Registered)     1,735,083  
  1,206     Freenet AG     28,515  
  3,400     KDDI Corp.     105,929  
  163,067     Koninklijke KPN NV     510,017  
  47,249     Lumen Technologies, Inc.     642,114  
  19,977     Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.     522,303  
  10,047     Orange SA     114,664  
  9,076     Proximus SADP     175,430  
  2,577     SoftBank Corp.     33,694  
  325     SoftBank Group Corp.     22,666  
  238,545     Telecom Italia SpA     118,692  
  35,269     Telefonica SA     164,617  
  57,785     T-Mobile US, Inc.*     8,369,002  
  55,951     Verizon Communications, Inc.     3,134,935  
  176,463     Vodafone Group plc     295,757  
   

 

 

 
      17,013,383  

 

 

 

 

16   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

 

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Transportation – 0.8%      
  2,100     Abertis Infraestructuras SA(c)   $  
  226     Alaska Air Group, Inc.*     13,630  
  5,200     ANA Holdings, Inc.*     122,211  
  5,872     Atlantia SpA*     106,624  
  4,297     CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.     402,500  
  666     Clarkson plc     29,425  
  135,129     CSX Corp.     4,334,938  
  224     Delta Air Lines, Inc.*     9,690  
  24,073     Deutsche Post AG (Registered)     1,639,485  
  2,600     East Japan Railway Co.     185,417  
  1,357     Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.     171,796  
  18,750     FedEx Corp.     5,593,688  
  80,757     Firstgroup plc*     91,492  
  1,400     Japan Airport Terminal Co. Ltd.     62,893  
  675     JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.     109,991  
  817     Kamigumi Co. Ltd.     16,580  
  2,700     Kyushu Railway Co.     60,927  
  200     Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.     9,612  
  185     National Express Group plc*     682  
  1,136     Nippon Yusen KK     57,650  
  16,226     Norfolk Southern Corp.     4,306,543  
  2,581     Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.     655,058  
  6,441     Redde Northgate plc     35,578  
  40,706     Royal Mail plc*     325,479  
  3,111     SG Holdings Co. Ltd.     81,692  
  689     Southwest Airlines Co.*     36,579  
  4,300     Tokyu Corp.     58,523  
  36,912     Union Pacific Corp.     8,118,056  
  8,619     United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B     1,792,493  
  2,000     West Japan Railway Co.     114,290  
  3,158     Wizz Air Holdings plc*     204,176  
  902     Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.     25,629  
   

 

 

 
      28,773,327  

 

 

 
Utilities – 0.3%      
  43,346     A2A SpA     88,664  
  74     Acciona SA     11,176  
  148,829     AES Corp. (The)     3,879,972  
  84     Alliant Energy Corp.     4,684  
  120     Ameren Corp.     9,605  
  186     American Water Works Co., Inc.     28,668  
  506     CenterPoint Energy, Inc.     12,407  
  76,494     Centrica plc*     54,523  
  2,120     Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.     25,937  
  7,450     CMS Energy Corp.     440,146  
  2,383     Consolidated Edison, Inc.     170,909  
  7,414     ContourGlobal plc     19,813  
  7,946     Drax Group plc     46,627  
  5,541     DTE Energy Co.     718,114  
  2,968     Duke Energy Corp.     293,001  
  13,131     Edison International     759,234  
  1,003     EDP Renovaveis SA     23,239  
  26     Electricite de France SA     355  
  163,316     Enel SpA     1,517,675  
  12,189     Engie SA     167,143  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Utilities – (continued)      
  801     Entergy Corp.   79,860  
  2,210     Evergy, Inc.     133,550  
  6,126     Exelon Corp.     271,443  
  3,280     FirstEnergy Corp.     122,049  
  146     Fortum OYJ     4,028  
  56,730     Hera SpA     234,529  
  5,110     Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc.     23,164  
  17,766     Iberdrola SA     216,650  
  11,261     Italgas SpA     73,660  
  639     NextEra Energy, Inc.     46,826  
  1,590     NiSource, Inc.     38,955  
  7,084     NRG Energy, Inc.     285,485  
  3,500     Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.     65,306  
  885     Pinnacle West Capital Corp.     72,543  
  1,178     Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.     70,374  
  2,101     Red Electrica Corp. SA     39,008  
  3,483     Rubis SCA     154,978  
  5,488     RWE AG     198,980  
  377     Southern Co. (The)     22,812  
  4,664     SSE plc     96,866  
  871     Telecom Plus plc     13,700  
  500     Toho Gas Co. Ltd.     24,547  
  4,990     Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.     94,120  
  3,230     Uniper SE     119,004  
  2,642     Veolia Environnement SA     79,870  
  315     Verbund AG Class A     29,018  
   

 

 

 
      10,883,217  

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS  
  (Cost $894,646,249)   $ 1,070,637,554  

 

 

 
   
Exchange Traded Funds – 20.6%  
  36,911     First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF(b)   $ 4,705,045  
  2,256,291     Invesco Senior Loan ETF     49,976,846  
  2,276,261     iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF(b)     137,759,316  
  5,734,427     iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF     384,149,265  
  80,000     iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF     8,996,800  
  963,441     SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF     44,597,684  
  920,358     SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF     79,822,649  
  803,376     VanEck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF(b)     26,431,070  
  92,700     Vanguard Real Estate ETF     9,435,933  

 

 

 
  TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS  
  (Cost $654,285,899)   $ 745,874,608  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   17


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Dividend
Rate
  Value  
Investment Company(d) – 43.9%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  1,585,357,468     0.026%   $ 1,585,357,468  
  (Cost $1,585,357,468)  

 

 

 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SECURITIES-LENDING
REINVESTMENT VEHICLE
 
 
  (Cost $3,134,289,616)   $ 3,401,869,630  

 

 

 
   
Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle(d) 2.2%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  77,778,706     0.026%   $ 77,778,706  
  (Cost $77,778,706)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 96.4%  
  (Cost $3,212,068,322)   $ 3,479,648,336  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 3.6%
    128,780,709  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 3,608,429,045  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

*

  Security is currently in default and/or non-income producing.

(a)

  Preference Shares are a special type of equity investment that shares in the earnings of the company, has limited voting rights, and receives a greater dividend than applicable Common Shares.

 

(b)

  All or a portion of security is on loan.

(c)

  Significant unobservable inputs were used in the valuation of this portfolio security; i.e., Level 3.

(d)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

CVA

 

—Dutch Certification

EURIBOR

 

—Euro Interbank Offered Rate

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

SPDR

 

—Standard and Poor’s Depositary Receipts

 

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD

 

—Australian Dollar

BRL

 

—Brazilian Real

CAD

 

—Canadian Dollar

CHF

 

—Swiss Franc

CZK

 

—Czech Koruna

EUR

 

—Euro

GBP

 

—British Pound

HUF

 

—Hungarian Forint

IDR

 

—Indonesian Rupiah

ILS

 

—Israel New Shekel

INR

 

—Indian Rupee

JPY

 

—Japanese Yen

KRW

 

—South Korean Won

MXN

 

—Mexican Peso

NOK

 

—Norwegian Krone

NZD

 

—New Zealand Dollar

PHP

 

—Philippines Peso

PLN

 

—Polish Zloty

RUB

 

—Russian Ruble

SEK

 

—Swedish Krona

TWD

 

—Taiwan Dollar

USD

 

—United States Dollar

ZAR

 

—South African Rand

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA

  BRL     20,890,000      USD     4,133,862        07/29/2021      $ 53,802  
  HUF     1,911,600,000      USD     6,435,035        07/23/2021        13,812  
  ILS     34,060,000      USD     10,435,685        07/23/2021        13,455  
  KRW     4,797,420,000      USD     4,227,994        07/29/2021        17,181  
  MXN     99,800,000      USD     4,814,916        07/23/2021        178,351  
  RUB     560,440,000      USD     7,608,139        07/29/2021        19,701  
  USD     18,104,424      CHF     16,740,000        07/23/2021        1,585  
  USD     51,457,963      EUR     43,170,000        07/23/2021        246,124  
  USD     6,860,982      GBP     4,930,000        07/23/2021        40,865  
    USD     58,710,433      JPY     6,468,340,000        07/27/2021        474,662  
TOTAL                     $ 1,059,538  

 

18   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED LOSS

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
    

Currency
Sold

     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Loss
 

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA

  AUD     8,180,000      USD     6,162,504        07/23/2021      $ (27,220
  CAD     25,540,000      USD     20,653,722        07/23/2021        (50,569
  CHF     9,670,000      USD     10,538,005        07/23/2021        (80,750
  CZK     181,020,000      USD     8,449,671        07/23/2021        (33,692
  IDR     168,604,600,000      USD     11,606,227        07/29/2021        (64,399
  INR     1,223,510,000      USD     16,426,922        07/29/2021        (25,679
  NOK     33,020,000      USD     3,849,327        07/23/2021        (13,897
  NZD     5,140,000      USD     3,593,310        07/23/2021        (606
  PHP     724,230,000      USD     14,805,888        07/29/2021        (8,227
  PLN     16,140,000      USD     4,245,750        07/23/2021        (12,385
  SEK     52,070,000      USD     6,103,607        07/23/2021        (18,088
  TWD     314,130,000      USD     11,306,961        07/29/2021        (34,730
    ZAR     84,850,000      USD     5,930,017        07/23/2021        (4,008
TOTAL                                  $ (374,250

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
      

Expiration

Date

       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts:

                 

3 Month Canadian Bankers Acceptance

     50          09/13/2021        $ 10,038,016        $ 1,978  

3 Month Canadian Bankers Acceptance

     50          12/13/2021          10,032,470          (798

3 Month Canadian Bankers Acceptance

     4          03/14/2022          801,670          (817

3 Month Eurodollar

     4          06/13/2022          997,300          (59

Amsterdam Exchange Index

     53          07/16/2021          9,166,912          (11,542

Australia 10 Year Bond

     76          09/15/2021          8,050,465          385  

Brent Crude Oil

     153          07/30/2021          11,415,330          403,302  

Brent Crude Oil

     31          10/29/2021          2,242,850          61,628  

CAC 40 10 Euro Index

     145          07/16/2021          11,184,290          (232,192

Canada 10 Year Bond

     69          09/21/2021          8,097,870          4,603  

Cocoa

     87          12/15/2021          2,113,230          (20,284

Coffee “C”

     16          09/20/2021          958,500          850  

Coffee “C”

     35          12/20/2021          2,134,781          1,202  

Copper

     33          09/28/2021          3,537,600          (226,342

Copper

     19          12/29/2021          2,034,662          (126,827

Corn

     1          09/14/2021          29,962          (1,528

Corn

     71          12/14/2021          2,089,175          (75,661

Cotton No. 2

     42          12/08/2021          1,782,900          (63,552

DAX Index

     49          09/17/2021          22,555,099          (229,144

EURO STOXX 50 Index

     3,440          09/17/2021          165,423,034          (3,256,921

Euro-BTP

     139          09/08/2021          24,955,283          154,317  

FTSE 100 Index

     650          09/17/2021          62,764,817          (999,662

FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index

     108          09/16/2021          4,528,437          (116,230

FTSE/MIB Index

     65          09/17/2021          9,635,760          (228,748

Hang Seng Index

     71          07/29/2021          13,090,234          (214,713

HSCEI

     62          07/29/2021          4,220,612          (14,395

IBEX 35 Index

     69          07/16/2021          7,190,301          (278,346

Japan 10 Year Bond

     14          09/13/2021          19,122,013          7,379  

KC HRW Wheat

     66          12/14/2021          2,201,925          41,863  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   19


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued) 

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
      

Expiration

Date

       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts: (continued)

 

    

KOSPI 200 Index

     103          09/09/2021        $ 10,034,531        $ 138,072  

Lean Hogs

     60          12/14/2021          1,927,800          (202,989

Live Cattle

     41          12/31/2021          2,165,210          23,651  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     165          07/21/2021          10,392,938          (75,171

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     159          08/18/2021          10,026,938          201,330  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     35          11/17/2021          2,203,250          43,030  

LME Lead Base Metal

     131          07/21/2021          7,414,600          89,168  

LME Lead Base Metal

     165          08/18/2021          9,359,625          222,163  

LME Nickel Base Metal

     46          07/21/2021          5,024,856          34,202  

LME Nickel Base Metal

     76          08/18/2021          8,302,848          17,433  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     106          07/21/2021          7,871,162          (117,914

LME Zinc Base Metal

     85          08/18/2021          6,318,156          (87,918

LME Zinc Base Metal

     28          11/17/2021          2,084,250          (53,461

Low Sulphur Gasoil

     116          08/12/2021          6,965,800          167,467  

Low Sulphur Gasoil

     37          11/11/2021          2,222,775          38,776  

NASDAQ 100 E-Mini Index

     65          09/17/2021          18,913,700          536,452  

Natural Gas

     21          07/28/2021          786,030          19,472  

Natural Gas

     67          10/27/2021          2,508,480          251,065  

NY Harbor ULSD

     71          07/30/2021          6,345,994          (28,930

NY Harbor ULSD

     24          10/29/2021          2,147,645          2,294  

OMXS30 Index

     260          07/16/2021          6,884,238          (45,094

RBOB Gasoline

     70          07/30/2021          6,585,306          71,358  

RBOB Gasoline

     25          10/29/2021          2,159,010          39,411  

Russell 2000 E-Mini Index

     153          09/17/2021          17,654,670          (173,858

S&P Midcap 400 E-Mini Index

     22          09/17/2021          5,923,280          (115,880

S&P/TSX 60 Index

     61          09/16/2021          11,836,834          (15,773

SET50 Index

     837          09/29/2021          4,948,877          (20,313

Silver

     31          09/28/2021          4,068,750          (234,446

Soybean

     48          11/12/2021          3,343,800          (153,151

Sugar No. 11

     56          09/30/2021          1,122,061          13,622  

Sugar No. 11

     108          02/28/2022          2,186,957          22,642  

TOPIX Index

     223          09/09/2021          39,001,665          (400,129

U.S. Treasury 2 Year Note

     35          09/30/2021          7,711,484          (13,184

U.S. Treasury 5 Year Note

     19          09/30/2021          2,344,273          (7,632

U.S. Treasury 10 Year Note

     146          09/21/2021          19,333,594          49,542  

U.S. Treasury Long Bond

     105          09/21/2021          16,852,500          141,934  

Wheat

     62          12/14/2021          2,125,050          (24,220

WTI Crude Oil

     227          07/20/2021          16,689,040          754,314  

WTI Crude Oil

     32          10/20/2021          2,267,840          76,391  
Total                                     $ (4,236,528

Short position contracts:

 

    

100 oz Gold

     (45        08/27/2021        $ (7,967,700      $ 4,316  

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (35        12/13/2021          (10,430,302        (1,065

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (145        03/14/2022          (43,200,504        (1,475

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (131        06/13/2022          (39,023,596        (2,779

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (137        09/19/2022          (40,802,814        (3,694

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (150        12/19/2022          (44,663,497        (3,629

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (133        03/13/2023          (39,585,864        (3,572

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (164        06/19/2023          (48,795,628        (963

 

20   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued) 

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
      

Expiration

Date

       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Short position contracts: (continued)

 

    

3 Month Eurodollar

     (22        09/19/2022        $ (5,479,925      $ (492

3 Month Eurodollar

     (195        12/19/2022          (48,496,500        (8,370

3 Month Eurodollar

     (256        03/13/2023          (63,590,400        (3,317

3 Month Eurodollar

     (307        06/19/2023          (76,151,350        2,197  

3 Month Euroswiss

     (31        09/13/2021          (8,438,935        (767

3 Month Euroswiss

     (86        12/13/2021          (23,408,917        (2,854

3 Month Euroswiss

     (70        03/14/2022          (19,048,095        (1,956

3 Month Sterling

     (82        09/15/2021          (14,165,355        (543

3 Month Sterling

     (69        12/15/2021          (11,916,049        (1,480

3 Month Sterling

     (289        03/16/2022          (49,851,781        4,006  

3 Month Sterling

     (348        06/15/2022          (59,987,012        5,879  

3 Month Sterling

     (440        09/21/2022          (75,792,391        19,234  

3 Month Sterling

     (464        12/21/2022          (79,870,359        23,612  

3 Month Sterling

     (455        03/15/2023          (78,277,878        25,878  

3 Month Sterling

     (424        06/21/2023          (72,900,671        (10,087

CBOE Volatility Index

     (74        07/21/2021          (1,324,844        345,266  

CBOE Volatility Index

     (72        08/18/2021          (1,421,906        257,959  

Cocoa

     (89        09/15/2021          (2,126,210        11,250  

Euro-Bobl

     (165        09/08/2021          (26,240,410        (24,971

Euro-Bund

     (58        09/08/2021          (11,866,180        (19,063

Euro-Buxl

     (7        09/08/2021          (1,684,619        (30,139

Euro-OAT

     (31        09/08/2021          (5,843,091        (16,175

Euro-Schatz

     (467        09/08/2021          (62,102,530        (1,714

Feeder Cattle

     (6        08/26/2021          (463,950        (17,269

KC HRW Wheat

     (67        09/14/2021          (2,209,325        (46,303

Lean Hogs

     (15        08/13/2021          (621,600        (4,397

Live Cattle

     (42        08/31/2021          (2,065,140        (58,252

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (165        07/21/2021          (10,392,938        (258,696

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (39        08/18/2021          (2,459,438        (105,688

LME Lead Base Metal

     (131        07/21/2021          (7,414,600        (257,949

LME Lead Base Metal

     (31        08/18/2021          (1,758,475        (70,898

LME Nickel Base Metal

     (46        07/21/2021          (5,024,856        (26,155

LME Nickel Base Metal

     (18        08/18/2021          (1,966,464        (84,232

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (106        07/21/2021          (7,871,162        89,774  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (61        08/18/2021          (4,534,206        (176,908

Long Gilt

     (18        09/28/2021          (3,189,613        (14,949

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     (583        09/17/2021          (125,012,690        (1,287,553

Wheat

     (29        09/14/2021          (986,362        (40,379
Total                                     $ (1,799,362
Total Futures Contracts                                     $ (6,035,890

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   21


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued) 

 

SWAP CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following swap contracts:

CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP CONTRACTS

 

Reference Obligation/Index(a)    Financing Rate
Received (Paid)
by the Fund
    Credit
Spread at
June 30,
2021(b)
    Termination
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000’s)
     Value     

Upfront
Premium

(Received)
Paid

     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Protection Sold:

  

iTraxx Europe Crossover Index

     5.000%       2.320%       06/20/2026      EUR  52,900      $ 7,885,828      $ 6,486,892      $ 1,398,936  

iTraxx Europe Index

     1.000     0.468     06/20/2026          199,650        6,378,416        5,949,024        429,392  

Markit CDX North America High Yield Index

     5.000     2.745     06/20/2026      USD  90,350        9,341,186        7,314,757        2,026,429  

Markit CDX North America Investment Grade Index

     1.000     0.479     06/20/2026        243,000        6,251,121        5,797,075        454,046  
TOTAL                                      $ 29,856,551      $ 25,547,748      $ 4,308,803  

 

  (a)   Payments received quarterly.
  (b)   Credit spread on the referenced obligation, together with the period of expiration, are indicators of payment/performance risk. The likelihood of a credit event occurring which would require a fund or its counterparty to make a payment or otherwise be required to perform under the swap contract is generally greater as the credit spread and term of the swap contract increase.

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS

 

Referenced Obligation/Index    Financing Rate
Received (Paid)
by the Fund
    Counterparty    Termination
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000’s)
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)(a)
 

MSCI The World Net Return Index(b)

     0.075   Bank of America NA      11/11/2021        USD       45,183      $ (20,757

Bloomberg Roll Select Commodity Index Total Return(c)

     (0.000 )   JPMorgan Chase Bank NA      02/28/2022          10,059        143,734  

A basket (JPGSMARB) of common stocks(d)*

     (0.075        08/10/2021          34,072        187,143  

Cushing 30 MLP Total Return Index(d)

     (0.075        11/09/2021          7,659        436,585  

Euro Stoxx Gross Total Return Index(b)

     0.550          09/16/2021        EUR       48,955        758,128  

FTSE 100 Total Return Index(b)

     0.054          09/15/2021        GBP       12,342        306,282  

J.P. Morgan Bespoke Global Healthcare Sector Index(d)

     (0.075        08/24/2021        USD       47,544        1,500,375  

J.P. Morgan Bespoke Global Materials Sector Index(d)

     (0.075        08/24/2021          25,123        (1,320,638

J.P. Morgan Bespoke Global Technology Sector Index(d)

     (0.075        08/24/2021          38,812        3,762,721  

MSCI The World Growth Net Return Index(d)

     (0.075        08/11/2021          47,982        3,418,063  

MSCI The World Growth Net Return Index(d)

     (0.075        08/25/2021          48,557        3,461,253  

MSCI The World Net Return Index(b)

     0.075            08/25/2021                232,143        (6,803,907
TOTAL                                           $ 5,828,982  

 

  (a)   There are no upfront payments on the swap contracts listed above; therefore the unrealized gains (losses) on the swap contracts are equal to their value.
  (b)   Payments received monthly.
  (c)   Payments made weekly.
  (d)   Payments made monthly.
  *   The components of the basket shown below.

 

22   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued) 

 

A basket (JPGSMARB) of common stocks

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Domtar Corp

   Materials        30,564        $ 1,679,781          4.93

Coherent Inc

   Information Technology        6,282          1,660,597          4.87  

Cloudera Inc

   Information Technology        104,693          1,660,428          4.87  

Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        93,159          1,655,433          4.86  

Raven Industries Inc

   Industrials        28,602          1,654,632          4.86  

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc

   Industrials        34,238          1,653,363          4.85  

Proofpoint Inc

   Information Technology        9,509          1,652,335          4.85  

W R Grace & Co

   Materials        23,894          1,651,540          4.85  

Shaw Communications Inc

   Communication Services        45,920          1,648,998          4.84  

Constellation Pharmaceuticals Inc

   Health Care        48,784          1,648,912          4.84  

Magellan Health Inc

   Health Care        17,490          1,647,513          4.84  

Kansas City Southern

   Industrials        5,814          1,647,401          4.84  

Change Healthcare Inc

   Health Care        71,474          1,646,768          4.83  

Nuance Communications Inc

   Information Technology        30,211          1,644,682          4.83  

Suez SA

   Utilities        82,016          1,644,430          4.83  

PPD Inc

   Health Care        35,621          1,641,788          4.82  

Slack Technologies Inc

   Information Technology        36,996          1,638,923          4.81  

Magnachip Semiconductor Corp

   Information Technology        68,647          1,637,929          4.81  

PRA Health Sciences Inc

   Health Care        9,844          1,626,369          4.77  

Dialog Semiconductor PLC

   Information Technology        22,522          1,476,511          4.33  

Forterra Inc

   Materials        53,323          1,253,625          3.68  

PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS & WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following purchased & written options contracts:

EXCHANGE TRADED INDEX OPTIONS

 

Description          Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
    Value     Premiums
Paid (Received)
by the Fund
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation
 

Purchased options contracts:

 

   

Calls

 

   

CBOE Volatility Index

        26 USD        07/21/2021        740      $ 1,171,420     $ 46,250     $ 221,855     $ (175,605
            27 USD        08/18/2021        720        1,139,760       111,600       244,990       (133,390
Total calls

 

     1,460              $ 157,850     $ 466,845     $ (308,995

Puts

 

   

S&P 500 Index

     3,430 USD        07/30/2021        2      $ 859,500     $ 505     $ 1,852     $ (1,347
        3,525 USD        07/30/2021        6        2,578,500       1,890       6,137       (4,247
        3,600 USD        07/30/2021        10        4,297,500       3,750       8,608       (4,858
        3,665 USD        07/30/2021        15        6,446,250       6,600       11,711       (5,111
            3,790 USD        07/30/2021        20        8,595,000       12,500       13,015       (515
Total puts

 

     53              $ 25,245     $ 41,323     $ (16,078
Total purchased options contracts

 

     1,513              $ 183,095     $ 508,168     $ (325,073

Written options contracts:

 

   

Puts

 

   

S&P 500 Index

        4,150 USD        07/30/2021        2      $ (859,500   $ (4,970   $ (14,129   $ 9,159  
        4,180 USD        07/30/2021        6        (2,578,500     (17,100     (43,268     26,168  
        4,205 USD        07/30/2021        10        (4,297,500     (32,200     (62,850     30,650  
        4,210 USD        07/30/2021        15        (6,446,250     (49,500     (86,144     36,644  
            4,265 USD        07/30/2021        20        (8,595,000     (76,900     (94,209     17,309  
Total written options contracts

 

     53              $ (180,670   $ (300,600   $ 119,930  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   23


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares

    Dividend
Rate
    Value  
Investment Company(a) 61.4%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  21,202,425       0.026   $ 21,202,425  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 61.4%  
  (Cost $21,202,425)     $ 21,202,425  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 38.6%
 
 
    13,341,029  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%     $ 34,543,454  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

(a)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

EURIBOR

 

—Euro Interbank Offered Rate

U.S.

 

—United States

 

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD

 

— Australian Dollar

BRL

 

— Brazilian Real

CAD

 

— Canadian Dollar

CHF

 

— Swiss Franc

CLP

 

— Chilean Peso

COP

 

— Colombian Peso

CZK

 

— Czech Koruna

EUR

 

— Euro

GBP

 

— British Pound

HUF

 

— Hungarian Forint

IDR

 

— Indonesian Rupiah

ILS

 

— Israel New Shekel

INR

 

— Indian Rupee

JPY

 

— Japanese Yen

KRW

 

— South Korean Won

MXN

 

— Mexican Peso

NOK

 

— Norwegian Krone

NZD

 

— New Zealand Dollar

PEN

 

— Peru Nuevo Sol

PHP

 

— Philippines Peso

PLN

 

— Polish Zloty

RUB

 

— Russian Ruble

SEK

 

— Swedish Krona

THB

 

— Thailand Baht

TWD

 

— Taiwan Dollar

USD

 

— United States Dollar

ZAR

 

— South African Rand

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 

Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.

    BRL       4,900,000        USD       969,096        07/29/2021      $ 13,170  
    MXN       29,080,000        USD       1,410,817        07/23/2021        44,135  
    RUB       98,810,000        USD       1,341,333        07/29/2021        3,517  
    THB       7,620,000        USD       237,388        07/23/2021        349  
    USD       406,738        IDR       5,936,750,000        07/29/2021        338  
    USD       669,804        INR       49,930,000        07/29/2021        489  
    USD       188,350        PHP       9,180,000        07/29/2021        782  
    USD       308,085        PLN       1,170,000        07/23/2021        1,206  
    USD       309,385        RUB       22,720,000        07/29/2021        155  
      USD       1,322,482        THB       41,870,000        07/23/2021        16,176  
TOTAL                                              $ 80,317  

 

 

24   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED LOSS

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Loss
 

Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.

    CZK       1,120,000        USD       52,302        07/23/2021      $ (231)  
    IDR       19,721,430,000        USD       1,357,524        07/29/2021        (7,494
    INR       180,890,000        USD       2,428,640        07/29/2021        (3,797
    NOK       2,120,000        USD       247,260        07/23/2021        (1,012
    PEN       2,060,000        USD       537,228        08/02/2021        (757
    PHP       38,820,000        USD       793,639        07/29/2021        (458
    SEK       30,960,000        USD       3,631,504        07/23/2021        (13,151
    TWD       12,840,000        USD       461,522        07/29/2021        (772
    USD       184,706        BRL       930,000        07/29/2021        (1,724
    USD       578,498        CLP       433,330,000        07/29/2021        (11,156
    USD       149,607        COP       563,400,000        07/29/2021        (316
    USD       283,132        HUF       83,950,000        07/23/2021        (76
    USD       358,239        ILS       1,170,000        07/23/2021        (701
    USD       245,346        KRW       278,050,000        07/29/2021        (697
    USD       325,151        MXN       6,500,000        07/23/2021        (62
    USD       2,144,337        PEN       8,500,000        08/02/2021        (69,255
    USD       202,014        PHP       9,890,000        07/29/2021        (61
    USD       1,140,209        SEK       9,760,000        07/23/2021        (461
    USD       211,333        TWD       5,900,000        07/29/2021        (382
    USD       296,727        ZAR       4,260,000        07/23/2021        (796
      ZAR       15,060,000        USD       1,054,265        07/23/2021        (2,459
TOTAL                                              $ (115,818

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
      

Expiration

Date

       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts:

                 

100 oz Gold

     2          08/27/2021        $ 354,120        $ (1,686

3 Month Canadian Bankers Acceptance

     1          09/13/2021          200,760          58  

3 Month Canadian Bankers Acceptance

     1          12/13/2021          200,649          37  

Amsterdam Exchange Index

     1          07/16/2021          172,961          (218

Australia 10 Year Bond

     157          09/15/2021          16,630,567          (19,514

Brent Crude Oil

     21          10/29/2021          1,519,350          52,738  

CAC 40 10 Euro Index

     2          07/16/2021          154,266          (3,208

Canada 10 Year Bond

     56          09/21/2021          6,572,185          74,335  

Cocoa

     63          12/15/2021          1,530,270          (53,065

Coffee “C”

     24          12/20/2021          1,463,850          54,393  

Copper

     14          12/29/2021          1,499,225          (122,539

Corn

     55          12/14/2021          1,618,375          (20,361

Cotton No. 2

     2          12/08/2021          84,900          (2,556

DAX Index

     1          09/17/2021          460,308          (4,922

EURO STOXX 50 Index

     9          09/17/2021          432,793          (7,937

Euro-BTP

     1          09/08/2021          179,534          1,491  

Feeder Cattle

     2          08/26/2021          154,650          865  

Foreign Exchange AUD/USD

     19          09/13/2021          1,425,285          (38,110

Foreign Exchange CAD/USD

     26          09/14/2021          2,097,290          (45,674

FTSE 100 Index

     2          09/17/2021          193,123          (3,159

FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index

     1          09/16/2021          41,930          (1,076

FTSE/MIB Index

     1          09/17/2021          148,242          (3,518

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   25


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
      

Expiration

Date

       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts: (continued)

                 

Hang Seng Index

     1          07/29/2021        $ 184,369        $ (3,240

IBEX 35 Index

     1          07/16/2021          104,207          (4,037

KC HRW Wheat

     48          12/14/2021          1,601,400          (97,570

KOSPI 200 Index

     2          09/09/2021          194,845          2,844  

Lean Hogs

     47          12/14/2021          1,510,110          (119,638

Live Cattle

     29          12/31/2021          1,531,490          30,709  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     57          07/21/2021          3,590,288          385,048  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     34          08/18/2021          2,144,125          249,873  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     27          09/15/2021          1,704,038          164,648  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     28          10/20/2021          1,764,350          7,159  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     28          11/17/2021          1,762,600          46,830  

LME Lead Base Metal

     6          07/21/2021          339,600          5,988  

LME Lead Base Metal

     5          08/18/2021          283,625          9,285  

LME Nickel Base Metal

     3          07/21/2021          327,708          4,326  

LME Nickel Base Metal

     2          08/18/2021          218,496          3,210  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     43          07/21/2021          3,193,019          111,923  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     26          08/18/2021          1,932,612          107,701  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     22          09/15/2021          1,637,350          82,608  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     23          10/20/2021          1,711,200          (9,016

LME Zinc Base Metal

     24          11/17/2021          1,786,500          (18,974

Low Sulphur Gasoil

     25          11/11/2021          1,501,875          38,450  

NASDAQ 100 E-Mini Index

     1          09/17/2021          290,980          8,654  

Natural Gas

     42          10/27/2021          1,572,480          229,944  

NY Harbor ULSD

     17          10/29/2021          1,521,248          1,591  

OMXS30 Index

     4          07/16/2021          105,911          (693

RBOB Gasoline

     18          10/29/2021          1,554,487          20,144  

Russell 2000 E-Mini Index

     1          09/17/2021          115,390          (1,144

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     6          09/17/2021          1,286,580          13,238  

S&P/TSX 60 Index

     1          09/16/2021          194,046          (261

SET50 Index

     12          09/29/2021          70,952          (292

Silver

     2          09/28/2021          262,500          (116

Soybean

     7          11/12/2021          487,638          (3,075

Sugar No. 11

     76          02/28/2022          1,538,970          27,402  

TOPIX Index

     1          09/09/2021          174,895          (1,616

U.S. Treasury 10 Year Note

     8          09/21/2021          1,059,375          (813

Wheat

     46          12/14/2021          1,576,650          (117,264

WTI Crude Oil

     21          10/20/2021          1,488,270          66,382  
Total                                     $ 1,096,582  

Short position contracts:

                 

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (1        12/13/2021        $ (298,009)        $ (31

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (4        03/14/2022          (1,191,738        (6

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (3        06/13/2022          (893,670        (49

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (3        09/19/2022          (893,492        (79

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (4        12/19/2022          (1,191,027        (140

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (3        03/13/2023          (892,914        (93

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (4        06/19/2023          (1,190,137        (7

3 Month Eurodollar

     (1        09/19/2022          (249,088        (2

3 Month Eurodollar

     (5        12/19/2022          (1,243,500        (224

3 Month Eurodollar

     (6        03/13/2023          (1,490,400        (39

3 Month Eurodollar

     (8        06/19/2023          (1,984,400        56  

 

26   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
      

Expiration

Date

       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Short position contracts: (continued)

                 

3 Month Euroswiss

     (1        09/13/2021        $ (272,224      $ (28

3 Month Euroswiss

     (2        12/13/2021          (544,393        (58

3 Month Euroswiss

     (2        03/14/2022          (544,231        (31

3 Month Sterling

     (2        09/15/2021          (345,496        (12

3 Month Sterling

     (2        12/15/2021          (345,393        (64

3 Month Sterling

     (7        03/16/2022          (1,207,483        191  

3 Month Sterling

     (9        06/15/2022          (1,551,388        174  

3 Month Sterling

     (11        09/21/2022          (1,894,810        590  

3 Month Sterling

     (12        12/21/2022          (2,065,613        835  

3 Month Sterling

     (11        03/15/2023          (1,892,432        858  

3 Month Sterling

     (11        06/21/2023          (1,891,291        (183

Brent Crude Oil

     (16        07/30/2021          (1,193,760        (45,732

CBOE Volatility Index

     (36        07/21/2021          (644,519        195,227  

CBOE Volatility Index

     (34        08/18/2021          (671,456        183,217  

CBOE Volatility Index

     (39        09/15/2021          (819,546        23,128  

Cocoa

     (50        09/15/2021          (1,194,500        11,623  

Coffee “C”

     (27        09/20/2021          (1,617,469        2,802  

Copper

     (8        09/28/2021          (857,600        13,965  

Corn

     (56        09/14/2021          (1,677,900        26,086  

Euro-Bobl

     (4        09/08/2021          (636,131        (520

Euro-Bund

     (111        09/08/2021          (22,709,413        (128,282

Euro-Buxl

     (1        09/08/2021          (240,660        (4,142

Euro-OAT

     (1        09/08/2021          (188,487        (666

Euro-Schatz

     (12        09/08/2021          (1,595,782        100  

Foreign Exchange CHF/USD

     (25        09/13/2021          (3,383,750        112,447  

Foreign Exchange EUR/USD

     (12        09/13/2021          (1,781,400        29,607  

Foreign Exchange GBP/USD

     (14        09/13/2021          (1,210,475        27,095  

Foreign Exchange JPY/USD

     (16        09/13/2021          (1,801,500        23,279  

Foreign Exchange NZD/USD

     (16        09/13/2021          (1,118,240        18,270  

Japan 10 Year Bond

     (5        09/13/2021          (6,829,290        3,671  

KC HRW Wheat

     (44        09/14/2021          (1,450,900        (54,161

Lean Hogs

     (46        08/13/2021          (1,906,240        228,045  

Live Cattle

     (43        08/31/2021          (2,114,310        (56,605

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (57        07/21/2021          (3,590,288        (304,429

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (54        08/18/2021          (3,405,375        (242,500

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (27        09/15/2021          (1,704,038        (11,289

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (28        10/20/2021          (1,764,350        (51,625

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (4        11/17/2021          (251,800)          (1,562

LME Lead Base Metal

     (6        07/21/2021          (339,600        (13,535

LME Lead Base Metal

     (2        08/18/2021          (113,450        (2,555

LME Nickel Base Metal

     (3        07/21/2021          (327,708        (10,155

LME Nickel Base Metal

     (1        08/18/2021          (109,248        (2,904

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (43        07/21/2021          (3,193,019        (106,584

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (46        08/18/2021          (3,419,238        (84,180

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (22        09/15/2021          (1,637,350        1,148  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (23        10/20/2021          (1,711,200        25,198  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (3        11/17/2021          (223,312        (213

Long Gilt

     (58        09/28/2021          (10,277,642        (61,910

Low Sulphur Gasoil

     (22        08/12/2021          (1,321,100        (34,994

Natural Gas

     (31        07/28/2021          (1,160,330        (173,153

NY Harbor ULSD

     (20        07/30/2021          (1,787,604        (3,655

RBOB Gasoline

     (16        07/30/2021          (1,505,213        (21,103

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   27


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
      

Expiration

Date

       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Short position contracts: (continued)

                 

Sugar No. 11

     (74        09/30/2021        $ (1,482,723      $ (17,362

U.S. Treasury 2 Year Note

     (2        09/30/2021          (440,656        (105

U.S. Treasury 5 Year Note

     (5        09/30/2021          (616,914        (314

Wheat

     (48        09/14/2021          (1,632,600        5,524  

WTI Crude Oil

     (21        07/20/2021          (1,543,920        (66,178
Total                                     $ (568,323
Total Futures Contracts

 

     $ 528,259  

SWAP CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following swap contracts:

CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP CONTRACTS

 

Reference Obligation/Index(a)     

Financing Rate
Received (Paid)

by the Fund

     Credit
Spread at
June 30,
2021(b)
     Termination
Date
       Notional
Amount(000’s)
       Value       

Upfront
Premium

(Received)
Paid

       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Protection Sold:

    

iTraxx Europe Crossover Index

       5.000%      2.320%        06/20/2026          EUR 350        $ 52,174        $ 45,326        $ 6,848  

iTraxx Europe Index

       1.000      0.468            06/20/2026          800          25,558          22,103          3,455  

Markit CDX North America High Yield Index

       5.000      2.745            06/20/2026          USD 400          41,356          34,383          6,973  

Markit CDX North America Investment Grade Index

       1.000      0.479            06/20/2026          950          24,439          20,785          3,654  
TOTAL                                            $ 143,527        $ 122,597        $ 20,930  

 

  (a)   Payments received quarterly.
  (b)   Credit spread on the referenced obligation, together with the period of expiration, are indicators of payment/performance risk. The likelihood of a credit event occurring which would require a fund or its counterparty to make a payment or otherwise be required to perform under the swap contract is generally greater as the credit spread and term of the swap contract increase.

 

28   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS

 

Referenced Obligation/Index     

Financing

Rate
Received

(Paid)

by the Fund

     Counterparty      Termination
Date
       Notional
Amount
(000’s)
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)(a)
 

A basket (MLGSFDJP) of common stocks(b)*

       (0.080 )%     Bank of America NA        01/28/2022          JPY       2,869,915        $ (248,100

A basket (MLGSFDUS) of common stock(b)*

       (0.096           09/01/2021          USD       47,208          68,127  

Russell 1000 Index Total Return(c)

       0.096             09/01/2021            34,838          (29,454

S&P 500 Total Return Index(c)

       0.096             09/01/2021            8,658          (14,783

TOPIX Total Retun Index(c)

       0.080             01/28/2022          JPY       2,720,333          249,015  

A basket (JPGSFDEU) of common stocks(b)*

       (0.564    JPMorgan Chase Bank NA        09/16/2021          EUR       13,942          22,632  

A basket (JPGSFDUK) of common stocks(b)*

       (0.056           11/05/2021          GBP       3,484          (34,896

Euro Stoxx Gross Total Return Index(c)

       0.564             09/16/2021          EUR       12,874          114,496  

FTSE 100 Total Return Index(c)

       0.056               11/05/2021          GBP       2,821          24,076  
TOTAL                                                    $  151,113  

 

  (a)   There are no upfront payments on the swap contracts listed above; therefore the unrealized gains (losses) on the swap contracts are equal to their value.
  (b)   Payments made weekly.
  (c)   Payments received weekly.
  *   The components of the basket shown below.

A basket (MLGSFDJP) of common stocks

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp

   Communication Services        394        $ 1,139,408          4.37

Sony Group Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        95          1,025,821          3.94  

Fujitsu Ltd

   Information Technology        39          808,449          3.10  

SoftBank Corp

   Communication Services        486          706,970          2.71  

Mitsubishi Corp

   Industrials        232          701,811          2.69  

East Japan Railway Co

   Industrials        82          648,682          2.49  

Kao Corp

   Consumer Staples        88          599,114          2.30  

Nitori Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        24          481,311          1.85  

Shiseido Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        57          466,677          1.79  

Nintendo Co Ltd

   Communication Services        6          410,128          1.57  

Kyocera Corp

   Information Technology        51          352,938          1.35  

Nidec Corp

   Industrials        26          340,401          1.31  

Recruit Holdings Co Ltd

   Industrials        61          335,854          1.29  

Hitachi Ltd

   Industrials        52          331,094          1.27  

Kirin Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        137          297,741          1.14  

Hoya Corp

   Health Care        19          281,543          1.08  

Daikin Industries Ltd

   Industrials        13          277,839          1.07  

Daito Trust Construction Co Ltd

   Real Estate        23          275,310          1.06  

Fast Retailing Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        3          270,233          1.04  

Sekisui House Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        114          259,616          1.00  

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        33          256,393          0.98  

Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        42          222,973          0.86  

Mizuho Financial Group Inc

   Financials        139          220,678          0.85  

Capcom Co Ltd

   Communication Services        64          209,558          0.80  

Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd

   Health Care        87          208,461          0.80  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

   Health Care        44          194,133          0.74  

TOTO Ltd

   Industrials        34          193,601          0.74  

Shimamura Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        17          185,759          0.71  

Nikon Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        151          178,933          0.69  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   29


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Bridgestone Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        35        $ 177,215          0.68 %  

Eisai Co Ltd

   Health Care        16          176,923          0.68  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp

   Information Technology        21          175,199          0.67  

Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp

   Consumer Staples        10          170,610          0.65  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        73          168,901          0.65  

Canon Inc

   Information Technology        66          166,421          0.64  

Advantest Corp

   Information Technology        15          152,617          0.59  

Komatsu Ltd

   Industrials        55          150,870          0.58  

Casio Computer Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        81          150,518          0.58  

Shimizu Corp

   Industrials        176          149,797          0.57  

Olympus Corp

   Health Care        67          149,025          0.57  

Pigeon Corp

   Consumer Staples        48          148,957          0.57  

MEIJI Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        22          147,540          0.57  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp

   Industrials        88          141,308          0.54  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc

   Financials        69          140,820          0.54  

Suzuki Motor Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        29          136,946          0.53  

Tsuruha Holdings Inc

   Consumer Staples        11          135,585          0.52  

ZOZO Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        35          132,877          0.51  

Renesas Electronics Corp

   Information Technology        110          132,506          0.51  

Sumitomo Corp

   Industrials        87          129,117          0.50  

NEC Corp

   Information Technology        22          128,529          0.49  

Kajima Corp

   Industrials        90          126,934          0.49  

Nissan Motor Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        228          125,499          0.48  

Nexon Co Ltd

   Communication Services        50          123,563          0.47  

Obayashi Corp

   Industrials        139          122,950          0.47  

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        79          121,850          0.47  

Nippon Express Co Ltd

   Industrials        14          119,066          0.46  

Kakaku.com Inc

   Communication Services        35          118,696          0.46  

Omron Corp

   Information Technology        13          115,100          0.44  

Sysmex Corp

   Health Care        9          114,449          0.44  

Otsuka Corp

   Information Technology        19          112,424          0.43  

Asahi Intecc Co Ltd

   Health Care        41          108,450          0.42  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd

   Consumer Staples        26          108,262          0.42  

ANA Holdings Inc

   Industrials        41          107,629          0.41  

Yaskawa Electric Corp

   Industrials        19          104,685          0.40  

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp

   Materials        106          98,750          0.38  

Asahi Kasei Corp

   Materials        81          98,514          0.38  

Lion Corp

   Consumer Staples        52          97,532          0.37  

Pola Orbis Holdings Inc

   Consumer Staples        33          97,497          0.37  

West Japan Railway Co

   Industrials        15          96,571          0.37  

Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd

   Materials        163          96,181          0.37  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc

   Financials        27          94,736          0.36  

ABC-Mart Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        15          94,665          0.36  

NOF Corp

   Materials        16          94,463          0.36  

Relo Group Inc

   Real Estate        37          93,447          0.36  

SCREEN Holdings Co Ltd

   Information Technology        8          93,020          0.36  

Yamaha Motor Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        31          92,410          0.35  

Oracle Corp Japan

   Information Technology        11          91,178          0.35  

Calbee Inc

   Consumer Staples        36          91,107          0.35  

Ito En Ltd

   Consumer Staples        14          90,629          0.35  

Ajinomoto Co Inc

   Consumer Staples        31          90,300          0.35  

AGC Inc

   Industrials        19          89,576          0.34  

NET One Systems Co Ltd

   Information Technology        24          88,851          0.34  

Kansai Paint Co Ltd

   Materials        31          88,473          0.34  

Nihon Unisys Ltd

   Information Technology        26          88,243          0.34  

Dentsu Group Inc

   Communication Services        22          87,505          0.34  

Otsuka Holdings Co Ltd

   Health Care        19          86,510          0.33  

T&D Holdings Inc

   Financials        59          84,873          0.33  

GungHo Online Entertainment Inc

   Communication Services        38          84,750          0.33  

Sompo Holdings Inc

   Financials        21          84,420          0.32  

Mazda Motor Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        81          84,342          0.32  

 

30   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Hirose Electric Co Ltd

   Information Technology        5        $ 83,891          0.32 %  

Hoshizaki Corp

   Industrials        9          83,410          0.32  

Hikari Tsushin Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        4          82,873          0.32  

Resona Holdings Inc

   Financials        194          82,788          0.32  

Ricoh Co Ltd

   Information Technology        66          81,791          0.31  

H.U. Group Holdings Inc

   Health Care        28          81,557          0.31  

DeNA Co Ltd

   Communication Services        34          80,750          0.31  

MonotaRO Co Ltd

   Industrials        31          80,557          0.31  

Kikkoman Corp

   Consumer Staples        11          80,274          0.31  

Sega Sammy Holdings Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        53          77,437          0.30  

Food & Life Cos Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        16          77,198          0.30  

Lixil Corp

   Industrials        27          76,787          0.29  

TIS Inc

   Information Technology        27          75,497          0.29  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

   Information Technology        13          74,165          0.28  

Konami Holdings Corp

   Communication Services        11          72,951          0.28  

Sugi Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        9          71,781          0.28  

SG Holdings Co Ltd

   Industrials        25          71,660          0.27  

Tokyo Gas Co Ltd

   Utilities        33          70,021          0.27  

Sharp Corp/Japan

   Consumer Discretionary        38          68,822          0.26  

Seiko Epson Corp

   Information Technology        35          68,520          0.26  

SBI Holdings Inc/Japan

   Financials        26          68,475          0.26  

Konica Minolta Inc

   Information Technology        111          68,278          0.26  

Isuzu Motors Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        46          67,752          0.26  

JSR Corp

   Materials        20          67,748          0.26  

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        7          67,431          0.26  

Medipal Holdings Corp

   Health Care        32          67,088          0.26  

SMS Co Ltd

   Industrials        20          66,492          0.26  

Rinnai Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        6          66,436          0.25  

Nishimatsu Construction Co Ltd

   Industrials        19          66,362          0.25  

USS Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        34          66,200          0.25  

Mitsui Chemicals Inc

   Materials        17          65,767          0.25  

Japan Exchange Group Inc

   Financials        26          64,989          0.25  

SCSK Corp

   Information Technology        10          64,987          0.25  

Fancl Corp

   Consumer Staples        18          63,950          0.25  

Suzuken Co Ltd/Aichi Japan

   Health Care        19          63,261          0.24  

Tokai Carbon Co Ltd

   Materials        41          62,591          0.24  

Iwatani Corp

   Energy        9          60,626          0.23  

Showa Denko KK

   Materials        18          59,736          0.23  

Furukawa Electric Co Ltd

   Industrials        21          59,016          0.23  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        7          58,716          0.23  

Nisshin Seifun Group Inc

   Consumer Staples        36          58,401          0.22  

Japan Airport Terminal Co Ltd

   Industrials        11          56,452          0.22  

Daicel Corp

   Materials        61          55,391          0.21  

Yamaha Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        9          54,891          0.21  

Sundrug Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        15          54,003          0.21  

Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd

   Communication Services        10          53,452          0.21  

Yamada Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        103          52,743          0.20  

Kyushu Railway Co

   Industrials        21          52,371          0.20  

Amada Co Ltd

   Industrials        47          52,368          0.20  

Kobe Steel Ltd

   Materials        73          52,349          0.20  

Tokyu Corp

   Industrials        34          51,764          0.20  

Brother Industries Ltd

   Information Technology        23          51,425          0.20  

Iida Group Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        18          51,190          0.20  

Kose Corp

   Consumer Staples        3          50,988          0.20  

MISUMI Group Inc

   Industrials        13          50,447          0.19  

Osaka Gas Co Ltd

   Utilities        24          50,242          0.19  

Kyowa Exeo Corp

   Industrials        18          49,993          0.19  

Hino Motors Ltd

   Industrials        51          49,796          0.19  

Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd

   Consumer Staples        94          49,569          0.19  

Sohgo Security Services Co Ltd

   Industrials        10          49,529          0.19  

Nabtesco Corp

   Industrials        12          49,391          0.19  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   31


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Nipro Corp

   Health Care        37        $ 48,445          0.19 %  

Justsystems Corp

   Information Technology        7          47,382          0.18  

Teijin Ltd

   Materials        27          46,322          0.18  

Kusuri no Aoki Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        6          45,952          0.18  

Hitachi Metals Ltd

   Materials        21          44,543          0.17  

ITOCHU Corp

   Industrials        14          44,091          0.17  

Aozora Bank Ltd

   Financials        18          43,867          0.17  

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Ltd

   Industrials        13          43,327          0.17  

Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd

   Materials        34          42,353          0.16  

SoftBank Group Corp

   Communication Services        5          42,234          0.16  

Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co Ltd

   Materials        14          41,311          0.16  

Ezaki Glico Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        10          40,426          0.16  

Menicon Co Ltd

   Health Care        5          40,360          0.15  

JAFCO Group Co ltd

   Financials        6          39,969          0.15  

Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd

   Consumer Staples        9          39,764          0.15  

Fujitsu General Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        13          39,735          0.15  

Sawai Group Holdings Co Ltd

   Health Care        8          39,397          0.15  

Kewpie Corp

   Consumer Staples        16          39,141          0.15  

Kuraray Co Ltd

   Materials        37          39,013          0.15  

Sankyo Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        14          38,956          0.15  

JTEKT Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        34          38,611          0.15  

Resorttrust Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        21          37,339          0.14  

NH Foods Ltd

   Consumer Staples        9          36,813          0.14  

Ship Healthcare Holdings Inc

   Health Care        14          35,532          0.14  

Ulvac Inc

   Information Technology        6          35,466          0.14  

Ube Industries Ltd

   Materials        16          35,119          0.13  

Seven Bank Ltd

   Financials        146          34,534          0.13  

Kinden Corp

   Industrials        18          33,351          0.13  

Ain Holdings Inc

   Consumer Staples        5          33,172          0.13  

Fuji Corp/Aichi

   Industrials        13          33,144          0.13  

Mitsui & Co Ltd

   Industrials        13          32,325          0.12  

GS Yuasa Corp

   Industrials        11          32,166          0.12  

Nippon Yusen KK

   Industrials        6          31,314          0.12  

Kyudenko Corp

   Industrials        9          30,986          0.12  

Zeon Corp

   Materials        20          30,936          0.12  

Izumi Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        7          29,691          0.11  

Horiba Ltd

   Information Technology        4          29,477          0.11  

Goldwin Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        4          29,358          0.11  

Toyo Tire Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        12          28,983          0.11  

Kaneka Corp

   Materials        6          28,867          0.11  

Tokyo Electron Ltd

   Information Technology        1          28,640          0.11  

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc

   Consumer Staples        16          28,228          0.11  

Tsumura & Co

   Health Care        8          28,056          0.11  

Asics Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        10          27,997          0.11  

Tokuyama Corp

   Materials        12          27,242          0.10  

Hulic Co Ltd

   Real Estate        22          27,059          0.10  

Marubeni Corp

   Industrials        28          27,029          0.10  

Yamazaki Baking Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        17          27,022          0.10  

Maruha Nichiro Corp

   Consumer Staples        11          26,934          0.10  

Shochiku Co Ltd

   Communication Services        2          26,889          0.10  

Morinaga & Co Ltd/Japan

   Consumer Staples        7          26,030          0.10  

Nifco Inc/Japan

   Consumer Discretionary        6          25,802          0.10  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd

   Materials        1          24,595          0.09  

Panasonic Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        19          24,227          0.09  

TBS Holdings Inc

   Communication Services        14          24,184          0.09  

KDDI Corp

   Communication Services        7          24,138          0.09  

Miura Co Ltd

   Industrials        5          23,492          0.09  

Persol Holdings Co Ltd

   Industrials        11          23,084          0.09  

Toyota Tsusho Corp

   Industrials        4          22,946          0.09  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

   Health Care        6          22,338          0.09  

Toho Gas Co Ltd

   Utilities        4          21,925          0.08  

 

32   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Honda Motor Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        6        $ 21,524          0.08 %  

Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd

   Information Technology        2          21,172          0.08  

Toyota Industries Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        2          21,080          0.08  

OKUMA Corp

   Industrials        4          20,537          0.08  

DIC Corp

   Materials        7          20,428          0.08  

Lasertec Corp

   Information Technology        1          19,750          0.08  

Benefit One Inc

   Industrials        6          19,737          0.08  

Zenkoku Hosho Co Ltd

   Financials        4          19,730          0.08  

TechnoPro Holdings Inc

   Industrials        7          19,642          0.08  

Denso Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        3          19,062          0.07  

Zensho Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        6          18,337          0.07  

Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd

   Information Technology        7          18,114          0.07  

M3 Inc

   Health Care        2          18,008          0.07  

Japan Post Insurance Co Ltd

   Financials        9          17,678          0.07  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd

   Industrials        3          17,205          0.07  

Koei Tecmo Holdings Co Ltd

   Communication Services        3          16,297          0.06  

Kubota Corp

   Industrials        7          15,515          0.06  

Ebara Corp

   Industrials        3          14,572          0.06  

SUMCO Corp

   Information Technology        5          14,545          0.06  

Kurita Water Industries Ltd

   Industrials        3          14,275          0.05  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc

   Financials        4          14,159          0.05  

Nitto Denko Corp

   Materials        2          14,109          0.05  

Open House Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        3          13,166          0.05  

Azbil Corp

   Information Technology        3          12,268          0.05  

Taiyo Yuden Co Ltd

   Information Technology        2          12,263          0.05  

Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd

   Financials        13          12,216          0.05  

Morinaga Milk Industry Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        2          11,976          0.05  

Astellas Pharma Inc

   Health Care        6          11,967          0.05  

Ibiden Co Ltd

   Information Technology        2          11,908          0.05  

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc

   Materials        5          11,834          0.05  

Denka Co Ltd

   Materials        3          11,276          0.04  

Yamato Holdings Co Ltd

   Industrials        4          11,070          0.04  

Penta-Ocean Construction Co Ltd

   Industrials        14          10,844          0.04  

Sojitz Corp

   Industrials        32          10,714          0.04  

TDK Corp

   Information Technology        1          9,949          0.04  

Maeda Corp

   Industrials        10          9,936          0.04  

Fuji Electric Co Ltd

   Industrials        2          9,827          0.04  

Nippon Television Holdings Inc

   Communication Services        7          9,610          0.04  

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd

   Consumer Staples        2          9,461          0.04  

Disco Corp

   Information Technology        0          9,229          0.04  

CyberAgent Inc

   Communication Services        4          9,218          0.04  

Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co Ltd

   Health Care        4          8,915          0.03  

Nippon Steel Corp

   Materials        5          8,720          0.03  

Takara Holdings Inc

   Consumer Staples        6          8,469          0.03  

Nomura Holdings Inc

   Financials        14          8,121          0.03  

Nisshinbo Holdings Inc

   Industrials        8          7,732          0.03  

Sanwa Holdings Corp

   Industrials        5          7,419          0.03  

Bank of Kyoto Ltd/The

   Financials        1          7,410          0.03  

Subaru Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        3          7,382          0.03  

Lawson Inc

   Consumer Staples        1          7,338          0.03  

Nihon M&A Center Inc

   Industrials        2          7,151          0.03  

NTN Corp

   Industrials        25          7,144          0.03  

NTT Data Corp

   Information Technology        4          6,968          0.03  

Credit Saison Co Ltd

   Financials        5          6,929          0.03  

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co Ltd

   Materials        1          6,893          0.03  

Aisin Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        1          6,580          0.03  

Glory Ltd

   Industrials        3          6,494          0.02  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd

   Materials        1          6,379          0.02  

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd

   Industrials        2          6,365          0.02  

Mebuki Financial Group Inc

   Financials        26          6,191          0.02  

Aeon Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        2          6,188          0.02  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   33


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Alps Alpine Co Ltd

   Information Technology        5        $ 6,153          0.02 %  

Yokohama Rubber Co Ltd/The

   Consumer Discretionary        2          5,888          0.02  

Takashimaya Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        5          5,877          0.02  

Rohm Co Ltd

   Information Technology        1          5,729          0.02  

Chubu Electric Power Co Inc

   Utilities        4          5,685          0.02  

Hamamatsu Photonics KK

   Information Technology        1          5,654          0.02  

NOK Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        4          5,515          0.02  

Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co Ltd

   Health Care        1          5,471          0.02  

Cosmo Energy Holdings Co Ltd

   Energy        2          5,358          0.02  

Fujitec Co Ltd

   Industrials        2          5,347          0.02  

Canon Marketing Japan Inc

   Information Technology        2          5,312          0.02  

Fuji Oil Holdings Inc

   Consumer Staples        2          5,304          0.02  

Hokkaido Electric Power Co Inc

   Utilities        10          5,189          0.02  

Daifuku Co Ltd

   Industrials        1          5,128          0.02  

Shimano Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        0          4,983          0.02  

Tokai Rika Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        3          4,913          0.02  

Hachijuni Bank Ltd/The

   Financials        14          4,912          0.02  

Rakuten Group Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        4          4,855          0.02  

Kokuyo Co Ltd

   Industrials        3          4,745          0.02  

Fukuoka Financial Group Inc

   Financials        2          4,597          0.02  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd

   Information Technology        1          4,561          0.02  

K’s Holdings Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        4          4,552          0.02  

GMO internet Inc

   Information Technology        1          4,541          0.02  

Toray Industries Inc

   Materials        6          4,530          0.02  

ADEKA Corp

   Materials        2          4,426          0.02  

J Front Retailing Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        4          4,303          0.02  

Tosoh Corp

   Materials        2          4,149          0.02  

Taiheiyo Cement Corp

   Materials        2          4,142          0.02  

TS Tech Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        2          4,139          0.02  

JFE Holdings Inc

   Materials        3          4,096          0.02  

Shimadzu Corp

   Information Technology        1          3,990          0.02  

ENEOS Holdings Inc

   Energy        8          3,918          0.02  

Taisei Corp

   Industrials        1          3,906          0.01  

Topcon Corp

   Information Technology        2          3,888          0.01  

Yokogawa Electric Corp

   Information Technology        2          3,869          0.01  

Tadano Ltd

   Industrials        3          3,858          0.01  

Nagase & Co Ltd

   Industrials        2          3,837          0.01  

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co Ltd

   Materials        2          3,837          0.01  

NGK Spark Plug Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        2          3,793          0.01  

Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc

   Financials        6          3,594          0.01  

Kamigumi Co Ltd

   Industrials        2          3,488          0.01  

Shinsei Bank Ltd

   Financials        2          3,461          0.01  

Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings Inc

   Financials        5          3,412          0.01  

Hokuhoku Financial Group Inc

   Financials        4          3,366          0.01  

Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co Ltd

   Materials        1          3,320          0.01  

Toho Holdings Co Ltd

   Health Care        2          3,312          0.01  

Rengo Co Ltd

   Materials        3          3,190          0.01  

TV Asahi Holdings Corp

   Communication Services        2          2,985          0.01  

Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

   Health Care        2          2,929          0.01  

77 Bank Ltd/The

   Financials        2          2,879          0.01  

MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc

   Industrials        1          2,876          0.01  

Alfresa Holdings Corp

   Health Care        2          2,847          0.01  

Toyota Boshoku Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        1          2,818          0.01  

Autobacs Seven Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        2          2,812          0.01  

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd

   Materials        2          2,768          0.01  

Japan Steel Works Ltd/The

   Industrials        1          2,752          0.01  

Oki Electric Industry Co Ltd

   Information Technology        2          2,397          0.01  

Shiga Bank Ltd/The

   Financials        1          2,346          0.01  

Hirogin Holdings Inc

   Financials        4          2,318          0.01  

Amano Corp

   Information Technology        1          2,159          0.01  

TOPPAN INC

   Industrials        1          2,017          0.01  

 

34   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Central Glass Co Ltd

   Industrials        1        $ 1,962          0.01 %  

PALTAC Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        0          1,961          0.01  

Benesse Holdings Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1          1,959          0.01  

Ryohin Keikaku Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1          1,911          0.01  

NGK Insulators Ltd

   Industrials        1          1,895          0.01  

Mochida Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

   Health Care        1          1,893          0.01  

Lintec Corp

   Materials        1          1,846          0.01  

Oji Holdings Corp

   Materials        3          1,776          0.01  

Gunma Bank Ltd/The

   Financials        5          1,750          0.01  

Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd

   Materials        0          1,718          0.01  

Toyoda Gosei Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1          1,675          0.01  

Air Water Inc

   Materials        1          1,615          0.01  

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

   Health Care        0          1,474          0.01  

FP Corp

   Materials        0          1,453          0.01  

NHK Spring Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1          1,354          0.01  

Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp

   Materials        1          1,335          0.01  

Toyobo Co Ltd

   Materials        1          1,333          0.01  

Shizuoka Bank Ltd/The

   Financials        2          1,302          0.00  

Skylark Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1          1,247          0.00  

Yamato Kogyo Co Ltd

   Materials        0          1,234          0.00  

Nihon Kohden Corp

   Health Care        0          1,199          0.00  

JGC Holdings Corp

   Industrials        1          871          0.00  

Iyo Bank Ltd/The

   Financials        2          836          0.00  

Sangetsu Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        0          377          0.00  

A basket (MLGSFDUS) of common stocks

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Microsoft Corp

   Information Technology        6,867        $ 1,860,274          3.98 %  

Berkshire Hathaway Inc

   Financials        4,663          1,295,977          2.77  

Amazon.com Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        339          1,165,566          2.49  

Alphabet Inc

   Communication Services        381          931,420          1.99  

Walmart Inc

   Consumer Staples        5,761          812,441          1.74  

Facebook Inc

   Communication Services        2,074          721,197          1.54  

Verizon Communications Inc

   Communication Services        12,244          686,056          1.47  

Costco Wholesale Corp

   Consumer Staples        1,713          677,907          1.45  

Apple Inc

   Information Technology        4,828          661,268          1.41  

Accenture PLC

   Information Technology        2,035          599,946          1.28  

Abbott Laboratories

   Health Care        4,696          544,371          1.16  

Johnson & Johnson

   Health Care        3,259          536,859          1.15  

Coca-Cola Co/The

   Consumer Staples        9,856          533,322          1.14  

Union Pacific Corp

   Industrials        2,373          521,907          1.12  

ServiceNow Inc

   Information Technology        874          480,476          1.03  

Charter Communications Inc

   Communication Services        596          430,326          0.92  

S&P Global Inc

   Financials        996          408,728          0.87  

Sherwin-Williams Co/The

   Materials        1,475          401,964          0.86  

JPMorgan Chase & Co

   Financials        2,496          388,288          0.83  

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        249          386,669          0.83  

Estee Lauder Cos Inc/The

   Consumer Staples        1,173          373,182          0.80  

Illumina Inc

   Health Care        773          365,784          0.78  

Honeywell International Inc

   Industrials        1,584          347,556          0.74  

Stryker Corp

   Health Care        1,255          326,039          0.70  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp

   Health Care        3,095          320,517          0.69  

Home Depot Inc/The

   Consumer Discretionary        966          307,903          0.66  

Aon PLC

   Financials        1,278          305,079          0.65  

Mettler-Toledo International Inc

   Health Care        219          302,962          0.65  

Eaton Corp PLC

   Industrials        2,000          296,407          0.63  

Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc

   Financials        2,104          295,981          0.63  

Zebra Technologies Corp

   Information Technology        558          295,678          0.63  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc

   Health Care        1,448          291,932          0.62  

Fiserv Inc

   Information Technology        2,713          290,019          0.62  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   35


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Alphabet Inc

   Communication Services        110        $ 275,779          0.59 %  

Southern Co/The

   Utilities        4,499          272,206          0.58  

Moody’s Corp

   Financials        744          269,474          0.58  

Netflix Inc

   Communication Services        496          262,028          0.56  

Autodesk Inc

   Information Technology        890          259,895          0.56  

Tractor Supply Co

   Consumer Discretionary        1,397          259,834          0.56  

Air Products and Chemicals Inc

   Materials        884          254,291          0.54  

Otis Worldwide Corp

   Industrials        3,064          250,579          0.54  

Emerson Electric Co

   Industrials        2,585          248,768          0.53  

TJX Cos Inc/The

   Consumer Discretionary        3,655          246,417          0.53  

Cisco Systems Inc/Delaware

   Information Technology        4,435          235,045          0.50  

Constellation Brands Inc

   Consumer Staples        998          233,337          0.50  

VF Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        2,782          228,274          0.49  

NIKE Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,476          228,000          0.49  

Baxter International Inc

   Health Care        2,821          227,089          0.49  

Palo Alto Networks Inc

   Information Technology        602          223,363          0.48  

Illinois Tool Works Inc

   Industrials        988          220,777          0.47  

SVB Financial Group

   Financials        395          219,903          0.47  

Dominion Energy Inc

   Utilities        2,953          217,288          0.46  

Fastenal Co

   Industrials        4,166          216,640          0.46  

Philip Morris International Inc

   Consumer Staples        2,151          213,201          0.46  

Ecolab Inc

   Materials        1,029          211,905          0.45  

General Electric Co

   Industrials        15,726          211,667          0.45  

Baker Hughes Co

   Energy        9,254          211,635          0.45  

Cadence Design Systems Inc

   Information Technology        1,540          210,767          0.45  

SBA Communications Corp

   Real Estate        654          208,361          0.45  

Global Payments Inc

   Information Technology        1,109          207,991          0.44  

Hershey Co/The

   Consumer Staples        1,177          204,992          0.44  

Texas Instruments Inc

   Information Technology        1,058          203,483          0.44  

Linde PLC

   Materials        682          197,226          0.42  

Rockwell Automation Inc

   Industrials        680          194,469          0.42  

Mastercard Inc

   Information Technology        529          193,161          0.41  

Marathon Oil Corp

   Energy        14,166          192,940          0.41  

Bank of America Corp

   Financials        4,650          191,732          0.41  

Stanley Black & Decker Inc

   Industrials        891          182,702          0.39  

VeriSign Inc

   Information Technology        785          178,820          0.38  

Keysight Technologies Inc

   Information Technology        1,157          178,681          0.38  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co

   Health Care        2,671          178,481          0.38  

American Electric Power Co Inc

   Utilities        2,097          177,390          0.38  

eBay Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        2,491          174,885          0.37  

Booking Holdings Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        78          171,544          0.37  

TE Connectivity Ltd

   Information Technology        1,260          170,349          0.36  

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc

   Industrials        655          166,163          0.36  

UnitedHealth Group Inc

   Health Care        413          165,232          0.35  

Amgen Inc

   Health Care        676          164,724          0.35  

Gartner Inc

   Information Technology        677          164,009          0.35  

MSCI Inc

   Financials        307          163,750          0.35  

Monolithic Power Systems Inc

   Information Technology        432          161,286          0.34  

Target Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        666          161,038          0.34  

Micron Technology Inc

   Information Technology        1,714          145,637          0.31  

PPL Corp

   Utilities        5,164          144,431          0.31  

Expeditors International of Washington I

   Industrials        1,133          143,424          0.31  

Copart Inc

   Industrials        1,065          140,403          0.30  

CVS Health Corp

   Health Care        1,681          140,243          0.30  

Ingersoll Rand Inc

   Industrials        2,823          137,782          0.29  

Chevron Corp

   Energy        1,315          137,723          0.29  

Deere & Co

   Industrials        390          137,452          0.29  

salesforce.com Inc

   Information Technology        558          136,294          0.29  

CSX Corp

   Industrials        4,183          134,179          0.29  

American Water Works Co Inc

   Utilities        862          132,849          0.28  

Teleflex Inc

   Health Care        330          132,447          0.28  

 

36   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

AvalonBay Communities Inc

   Real Estate        625        $ 130,410          0.28 %  

AT&T Inc

   Communication Services        4,440          127,792          0.27  

STERIS PLC

   Health Care        619          127,687          0.27  

Jack Henry & Associates Inc

   Information Technology        774          126,616          0.27  

Morgan Stanley

   Financials        1,378          126,365          0.27  

FleetCor Technologies Inc

   Information Technology        492          126,084          0.27  

ResMed Inc

   Health Care        508          125,116          0.27  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc

   Real Estate        685          124,622          0.27  

Biogen Inc

   Health Care        358          123,988          0.27  

AbbVie Inc

   Health Care        1,099          123,839          0.26  

Dexcom Inc

   Health Care        286          121,963          0.26  

Charles Schwab Corp/The

   Financials        1,661          120,907          0.26  

Mondelez International Inc

   Consumer Staples        1,934          120,749          0.26  

Signature Bank/New York NY

   Financials        489          120,057          0.26  

Republic Services Inc

   Industrials        1,089          119,787          0.26  

Adobe Inc

   Information Technology        204          119,482          0.26  

Bio-Techne Corp

   Health Care        263          118,286          0.25  

CMS Energy Corp

   Utilities        1,971          116,473          0.25  

Exxon Mobil Corp

   Energy        1,822          114,901          0.25  

AMETEK Inc

   Industrials        849          113,292          0.24  

Oracle Corp

   Information Technology        1,441          112,130          0.24  

Anthem Inc

   Health Care        289          110,453          0.24  

Celanese Corp

   Materials        729          110,443          0.24  

Black Knight Inc

   Information Technology        1,414          110,294          0.24  

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd

   Consumer Staples        2,037          107,411          0.23  

HCA Healthcare Inc

   Health Care        512          105,874          0.23  

Intel Corp

   Information Technology        1,879          105,477          0.23  

T Rowe Price Group Inc

   Financials        523          103,562          0.22  

Analog Devices Inc

   Information Technology        601          103,399          0.22  

News Corp

   Communication Services        3,978          102,517          0.22  

Nasdaq Inc

   Financials        580          102,039          0.22  

Masco Corp

   Industrials        1,709          100,661          0.22  

Xylem Inc/NY

   Industrials        834          100,042          0.21  

FactSet Research Systems Inc

   Financials        298          99,861          0.21  

Avery Dennison Corp

   Materials        448          94,269          0.20  

Brown-Forman Corp

   Consumer Staples        1,228          92,010          0.20  

Roku Inc

   Communication Services        196          89,906          0.19  

Broadcom Inc

   Information Technology        187          89,196          0.19  

Starbucks Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        789          88,222          0.19  

T-Mobile US Inc

   Communication Services        602          87,251          0.19  

PepsiCo Inc

   Consumer Staples        585          86,613          0.19  

Merck & Co Inc

   Health Care        1,102          85,716          0.18  

Bunge Ltd

   Consumer Staples        1,096          85,669          0.18  

Hologic Inc

   Health Care        1,284          85,650          0.18  

Fair Isaac Corp

   Information Technology        169          85,042          0.18  

Agilent Technologies Inc

   Health Care        571          84,370          0.18  

Duke Realty Corp

   Real Estate        1,761          83,383          0.18  

First American Financial Corp

   Financials        1,334          83,156          0.18  

Electronic Arts Inc

   Communication Services        576          82,889          0.18  

Allegion plc

   Industrials        595          82,834          0.18  

Amcor PLC

   Materials        7,204          82,558          0.18  

Twilio Inc

   Information Technology        209          82,405          0.18  

General Mills Inc

   Consumer Staples        1,323          80,620          0.17  

Kroger Co/The

   Consumer Staples        2,073          79,425          0.17  

Lamb Weston Holdings Inc

   Consumer Staples        981          79,101          0.17  

Monster Beverage Corp

   Consumer Staples        865          79,030          0.17  

EQT Corp

   Energy        3,544          78,900          0.17  

Interactive Brokers Group Inc

   Financials        1,197          78,683          0.17  

CME Group Inc

   Financials        370          78,591          0.17  

AutoZone Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        52          77,992          0.17  

Vertiv Holdings Co

   Industrials        2,837          77,439          0.17  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   37


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Manhattan Associates Inc

   Information Technology        534        $ 77,296          0.17 %  

Capital One Financial Corp

   Financials        499          77,162          0.16  

DocuSign Inc

   Information Technology        270          75,367          0.16  

McDonald’s Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        325          75,085          0.16  

Laboratory Corp of America Holdings

   Health Care        272          74,996          0.16  

CubeSmart

   Real Estate        1,609          74,540          0.16  

MetLife Inc

   Financials        1,243          74,389          0.16  

Activision Blizzard Inc

   Communication Services        777          74,124          0.16  

Best Buy Co Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        644          74,065          0.16  

Amedisys Inc

   Health Care        296          72,542          0.16  

Life Storage Inc

   Real Estate        675          72,497          0.16  

Medtronic PLC

   Health Care        584          72,447          0.15  

Trimble Inc

   Information Technology        884          72,370          0.15  

United Parcel Service Inc

   Industrials        347          72,179          0.15  

Norfolk Southern Corp

   Industrials        271          72,037          0.15  

Sun Communities Inc

   Real Estate        420          71,981          0.15  

Wynn Resorts Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        585          71,603          0.15  

Wayfair Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        226          71,214          0.15  

Teradyne Inc

   Information Technology        529          70,814          0.15  

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc

   Information Technology        435          70,280          0.15  

Dollar General Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        314          67,958          0.15  

Zoetis Inc

   Health Care        364          67,926          0.15  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co

   Consumer Staples        1,119          67,792          0.14  

International Business Machines Corp

   Information Technology        458          67,207          0.14  

Intuit Inc

   Information Technology        137          67,194          0.14  

Domino’s Pizza Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        142          66,301          0.14  

Carrier Global Corp

   Industrials        1,355          65,843          0.14  

Cerner Corp

   Health Care        839          65,577          0.14  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc

   Health Care        117          65,555          0.14  

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc

   Communication Services        369          65,252          0.14  

Incyte Corp

   Health Care        769          64,684          0.14  

Dolby Laboratories Inc

   Information Technology        655          64,351          0.14  

Gentex Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        1,944          64,324          0.14  

Brunswick Corp/DE

   Consumer Discretionary        645          64,262          0.14  

Crowdstrike Holdings Inc

   Information Technology        253          63,601          0.14  

PNC Financial Services Group Inc/The

   Financials        333          63,495          0.14  

CarMax Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        491          63,475          0.14  

American Financial Group Inc/OH

   Financials        508          63,413          0.14  

Tapestry Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,447          62,913          0.13  

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd

   Financials        423          62,908          0.13  

Bruker Corp

   Health Care        819          62,250          0.13  

Carter’s Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        601          62,011          0.13  

Corteva Inc

   Materials        1,397          61,976          0.13  

PulteGroup Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,134          61,872          0.13  

KKR & Co Inc

   Financials        1,044          61,843          0.13  

Atlassian Corp PLC

   Information Technology        239          61,473          0.13  

Ulta Beauty Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        177          61,191          0.13  

Voya Financial Inc

   Financials        988          60,735          0.13  

IDEXX Laboratories Inc

   Health Care        95          60,226          0.13  

Trex Co Inc

   Industrials        586          59,935          0.13  

Envista Holdings Corp

   Health Care        1,385          59,848          0.13  

General Dynamics Corp

   Industrials        315          59,210          0.13  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp/The

   Financials        1,151          58,954          0.13  

Dollar Tree Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        589          58,619          0.13  

Rollins Inc

   Industrials        1,699          58,094          0.12  

ABIOMED Inc

   Health Care        186          57,953          0.12  

Becton Dickinson and Co

   Health Care        237          57,532          0.12  

New York Times Co/The

   Communication Services        1,303          56,745          0.12  

3M Co

   Industrials        286          56,735          0.12  

American Express Co

   Financials        342          56,436          0.12  

Spotify Technology SA

   Communication Services        204          56,226          0.12  

 

38   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

HP Inc

   Information Technology        1,860        $ 56,168          0.12 %  

Newmont Corp

   Materials        883          55,966          0.12  

Intercontinental Exchange Inc

   Financials        461          54,693          0.12  

Zscaler Inc

   Information Technology        252          54,482          0.12  

Chemed Corp

   Health Care        113          53,734          0.11  

OneMain Holdings Inc

   Financials        888          53,176          0.11  

American International Group Inc

   Financials        1,101          52,419          0.11  

Kellogg Co

   Consumer Staples        811          52,203          0.11  

Gilead Sciences Inc

   Health Care        756          52,060          0.11  

Northern Trust Corp

   Financials        446          51,577          0.11  

Boston Beer Co Inc/The

   Consumer Staples        50          51,481          0.11  

Paychex Inc

   Information Technology        474          50,818          0.11  

Waste Management Inc

   Industrials        362          50,747          0.11  

DR Horton Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        544          49,139          0.11  

CH Robinson Worldwide Inc

   Industrials        510          47,798          0.10  

Hain Celestial Group Inc/The

   Consumer Staples        1,176          47,180          0.10  

Beyond Meat Inc

   Consumer Staples        299          47,078          0.10  

A O Smith Corp

   Industrials        651          46,913          0.10  

ITT Inc

   Industrials        512          46,905          0.10  

J M Smucker Co/The

   Consumer Staples        353          45,801          0.10  

Equifax Inc

   Industrials        189          45,241          0.10  

Crown Castle International Corp

   Real Estate        232          45,171          0.10  

Liberty Broadband Corp

   Communication Services        268          45,027          0.10  

Arista Networks Inc

   Information Technology        124          45,015          0.10  

McKesson Corp

   Health Care        235          44,979          0.10  

Ford Motor Co

   Consumer Discretionary        3,012          44,761          0.10  

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp

   Health Care        656          44,740          0.10  

Public Storage

   Real Estate        148          44,390          0.09  

Yum China Holdings Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        667          44,194          0.09  

US Bancorp

   Financials        773          44,037          0.09  

Equinix Inc

   Real Estate        54          43,421          0.09  

Citizens Financial Group Inc

   Financials        943          43,238          0.09  

Lincoln National Corp

   Financials        687          43,187          0.09  

Toro Co/The

   Industrials        390          42,821          0.09  

F5 Networks Inc

   Information Technology        226          42,190          0.09  

CoStar Group Inc

   Industrials        504          41,768          0.09  

Hubbell Inc

   Industrials        223          41,717          0.09  

Elastic NV

   Information Technology        284          41,433          0.09  

Horizon Therapeutics Plc

   Health Care        436          40,828          0.09  

Hexcel Corp

   Industrials        653          40,768          0.09  

NXP Semiconductors NV

   Information Technology        198          40,651          0.09  

PACCAR Inc

   Industrials        449          40,060          0.09  

Humana Inc

   Health Care        90          39,986          0.09  

Cardinal Health Inc

   Health Care        681          38,895          0.08  

Progressive Corp/The

   Financials        395          38,813          0.08  

Boston Scientific Corp

   Health Care        905          38,718          0.08  

Charles River Laboratories International

   Health Care        103          38,159          0.08  

Five Below Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        194          37,570          0.08  

Masimo Corp

   Health Care        154          37,238          0.08  

Nordson Corp

   Industrials        170          37,237          0.08  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc

   Health Care        232          37,234          0.08  

McCormick & Co Inc/MD

   Consumer Staples        420          37,091          0.08  

Garmin Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        256          37,069          0.08  

Insulet Corp

   Health Care        135          37,002          0.08  

BWX Technologies Inc

   Industrials        622          36,159          0.08  

AmerisourceBergen Corp

   Health Care        313          35,851          0.08  

Avalara Inc

   Information Technology        220          35,607          0.08  

Conagra Brands Inc

   Consumer Staples        976          35,493          0.08  

SolarEdge Technologies Inc

   Information Technology        128          35,478          0.08  

Cboe Global Markets Inc

   Financials        294          35,041          0.07  

PTC Inc

   Information Technology        246          34,778          0.07  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   39


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Penumbra Inc

   Health Care        126        $ 34,553          0.07 %  

Synopsys Inc

   Information Technology        125          34,392          0.07  

Viatris Inc

   Health Care        2,404          34,350          0.07  

Five9 Inc

   Information Technology        187          34,305          0.07  

Campbell Soup Co

   Consumer Staples        752          34,300          0.07  

Vistra Corp

   Utilities        1,840          34,129          0.07  

Cooper Cos Inc/The

   Health Care        85          33,792          0.07  

Johnson Controls International plc

   Industrials        491          33,699          0.07  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp

   Industrials        409          33,657          0.07  

Capri Holdings Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        587          33,562          0.07  

Regal Beloit Corp

   Industrials        251          33,544          0.07  

Molina Healthcare Inc

   Health Care        132          33,530          0.07  

Credit Acceptance Corp

   Financials        74          33,520          0.07  

Kimberly-Clark Corp

   Consumer Staples        250          33,488          0.07  

Marathon Petroleum Corp

   Energy        554          33,463          0.07  

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp

   Industrials        388          33,078          0.07  

Guardant Health Inc

   Health Care        266          33,024          0.07  

IQVIA Holdings Inc

   Health Care        136          32,996          0.07  

Tyler Technologies Inc

   Information Technology        72          32,769          0.07  

IPG Photonics Corp

   Information Technology        155          32,662          0.07  

United Therapeutics Corp

   Health Care        181          32,490          0.07  

Quest Diagnostics Inc

   Health Care        243          32,007          0.07  

Akamai Technologies Inc

   Information Technology        274          31,968          0.07  

DaVita Inc

   Health Care        264          31,748          0.07  

Allstate Corp/The

   Financials        243          31,696          0.07  

O’Reilly Automotive Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        56          31,670          0.07  

IDACORP Inc

   Utilities        325          31,648          0.07  

Neurocrine Biosciences Inc

   Health Care        323          31,412          0.07  

Axon Enterprise Inc

   Industrials        177          31,207          0.07  

PPG Industries Inc

   Materials        183          31,134          0.07  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp

   Information Technology        449          31,087          0.07  

Generac Holdings Inc

   Industrials        75          31,025          0.07  

Dropbox Inc

   Information Technology        1,023          31,016          0.07  

Flowserve Corp

   Industrials        750          30,224          0.06  

Burlington Stores Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        94          30,115          0.06  

Element Solutions Inc

   Materials        1,270          29,681          0.06  

Yum! Brands Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        257          29,586          0.06  

Berry Global Group Inc

   Materials        452          29,483          0.06  

Motorola Solutions Inc

   Information Technology        136          29,428          0.06  

Discover Financial Services

   Financials        248          29,394          0.06  

Globus Medical Inc

   Health Care        378          29,325          0.06  

Advance Auto Parts Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        142          29,156          0.06  

Trane Technologies PLC

   Industrials        158          29,126          0.06  

Parker-Hannifin Corp

   Industrials        94          29,005          0.06  

Amphenol Corp

   Information Technology        424          28,981          0.06  

DuPont de Nemours Inc

   Materials        374          28,925          0.06  

Hormel Foods Corp

   Consumer Staples        605          28,876          0.06  

QIAGEN NV

   Health Care        596          28,857          0.06  

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        343          28,852          0.06  

MDU Resources Group Inc

   Utilities        920          28,838          0.06  

Leidos Holdings Inc

   Industrials        284          28,738          0.06  

First Solar Inc

   Information Technology        315          28,467          0.06  

Discovery Inc

   Communication Services        927          28,455          0.06  

Everbridge Inc

   Information Technology        209          28,449          0.06  

Haemonetics Corp

   Health Care        426          28,414          0.06  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC

   Health Care        159          28,261          0.06  

Valero Energy Corp

   Energy        361          28,173          0.06  

Aflac Inc

   Financials        524          28,144          0.06  

Sysco Corp

   Consumer Staples        360          28,018          0.06  

Cummins Inc

   Industrials        114          27,833          0.06  

Federal Realty Investment Trust

   Real Estate        235          27,558          0.06  

 

40   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Lennox International Inc

   Industrials        78        $ 27,341          0.06 %  

IAA Inc

   Industrials        500          27,255          0.06  

Expedia Group Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        165          27,020          0.06  

Henry Schein Inc

   Health Care        363          26,939          0.06  

Switch Inc

   Information Technology        1,276          26,935          0.06  

Perrigo Co PLC

   Health Care        587          26,928          0.06  

Zynga Inc

   Communication Services        2,527          26,863          0.06  

Medallia Inc

   Information Technology        796          26,862          0.06  

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp

   Consumer Staples        771          26,712          0.06  

AptarGroup Inc

   Materials        189          26,668          0.06  

Acuity Brands Inc

   Industrials        143          26,668          0.06  

Ubiquiti Inc

   Information Technology        85          26,622          0.06  

Halliburton Co

   Energy        1,150          26,584          0.06  

NortonLifeLock Inc

   Information Technology        974          26,507          0.06  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        218          26,268          0.06  

Donaldson Co Inc

   Industrials        413          26,214          0.06  

Skechers USA Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        518          25,793          0.06  

Juniper Networks Inc

   Information Technology        942          25,756          0.06  

Waters Corp

   Health Care        74          25,670          0.05  

Clorox Co/The

   Consumer Staples        143          25,652          0.05  

Cirrus Logic Inc

   Information Technology        301          25,640          0.05  

Alleghany Corp

   Financials        38          25,384          0.05  

Brown & Brown Inc

   Financials        473          25,143          0.05  

Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc

   Industrials        191          25,121          0.05  

Ciena Corp

   Information Technology        437          24,857          0.05  

Verisk Analytics Inc

   Industrials        142          24,832          0.05  

CDW Corp/DE

   Information Technology        142          24,823          0.05  

PagerDuty Inc

   Information Technology        581          24,734          0.05  

Newell Brands Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        900          24,723          0.05  

Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc

   Health Care        611          24,378          0.05  

Commerce Bancshares Inc/MO

   Financials        326          24,304          0.05  

Casey’s General Stores Inc

   Consumer Staples        124          24,094          0.05  

Americold Realty Trust

   Real Estate        624          23,635          0.05  

CDK Global Inc

   Information Technology        468          23,237          0.05  

United Rentals Inc

   Industrials        72          22,962          0.05  

Edison International

   Utilities        396          22,904          0.05  

Amdocs Ltd

   Information Technology        294          22,735          0.05  

Choice Hotels International Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        191          22,670          0.05  

Citrix Systems Inc

   Information Technology        192          22,528          0.05  

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC

   Information Technology        253          22,213          0.05  

NetApp Inc

   Information Technology        270          22,132          0.05  

MarketAxess Holdings Inc

   Financials        47          21,892          0.05  

Post Holdings Inc

   Consumer Staples        202          21,882          0.05  

Watsco Inc

   Industrials        76          21,815          0.05  

Corporate Office Properties Trust

   Real Estate        779          21,802          0.05  

Cincinnati Financial Corp

   Financials        186          21,708          0.05  

Regency Centers Corp

   Real Estate        336          21,502          0.05  

New York Community Bancorp Inc

   Financials        1,937          21,347          0.05  

Aspen Technology Inc

   Information Technology        155          21,314          0.05  

DTE Energy Co

   Utilities        162          20,975          0.04  

Tyson Foods Inc

   Consumer Staples        284          20,933          0.04  

Dover Corp

   Industrials        137          20,576          0.04  

New Relic Inc

   Information Technology        306          20,510          0.04  

Energizer Holdings Inc

   Consumer Staples        470          20,218          0.04  

SEI Investments Co

   Financials        320          19,831          0.04  

Robert Half International Inc

   Industrials        219          19,498          0.04  

Genuine Parts Co

   Consumer Discretionary        154          19,424          0.04  

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc

   Health Care        306          19,345          0.04  

Stericycle Inc

   Industrials        269          19,256          0.04  

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp

   Communication Services        226          19,018          0.04  

Host Hotels & Resorts Inc

   Real Estate        1,106          18,899          0.04  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   41


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Huntington Bancshares Inc/OH

   Financials        1,264        $ 18,044          0.04 %  

Primerica Inc

   Financials        117          17,904          0.04  

IDEX Corp

   Industrials        81          17,857          0.04  

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc

   Communication Services        308          17,836          0.04  

Vontier Corp

   Information Technology        545          17,760          0.04  

Under Armour Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        834          17,648          0.04  

Sealed Air Corp

   Materials        298          17,630          0.04  

Ingredion Inc

   Consumer Staples        193          17,509          0.04  

Interpublic Group of Cos Inc/The

   Communication Services        538          17,488          0.04  

Eastman Chemical Co

   Materials        149          17,450          0.04  

Pentair PLC

   Industrials        256          17,266          0.04  

LKQ Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        347          17,060          0.04  

NOV Inc

   Energy        1,095          16,780          0.04  

Bank of Hawaii Corp

   Financials        199          16,758          0.04  

HollyFrontier Corp

   Energy        508          16,698          0.04  

Allegro MicroSystems Inc

   Information Technology        600          16,611          0.04  

Iron Mountain Inc

   Real Estate        383          16,220          0.03  

Snap-on Inc

   Industrials        72          16,185          0.03  

National Fuel Gas Co

   Utilities        303          15,810          0.03  

MSA Safety Inc

   Industrials        94          15,638          0.03  

Kimco Realty Corp

   Real Estate        739          15,410          0.03  

Ralph Lauren Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        130          15,286          0.03  

Mercury General Corp

   Financials        235          15,246          0.03  

PVH Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        139          14,996          0.03  

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc

   Industrials        70          14,783          0.03  

Nielsen Holdings PLC

   Industrials        589          14,523          0.03  

Reynolds Consumer Products Inc

   Consumer Staples        465          14,109          0.03  

Silgan Holdings Inc

   Materials        313          12,976          0.03  

Organon & Co

   Health Care        110          3,335          0.01  

A basket (JPGSFDEU) of common stocks

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Allianz SE

   Financials        2,394        $ 503,551          3.05 %  

L’Oreal SA

   Consumer Staples        1,274          478,744          2.90  

adidas AG

   Consumer Discretionary        1,477          463,584          2.81  

Deutsche Post AG

   Industrials        7,923          454,448          2.75  

Infineon Technologies AG

   Information Technology        13,422          453,943          2.75  

Vonovia SE

   Real Estate        7,755          422,827          2.56  

Merck KGaA

   Health Care        2,231          360,675          2.18  

Neste Oyj

   Energy        6,837          353,046          2.14  

Linde PLC

   Materials        1,421          345,806          2.09  

Koninklijke Philips NV

   Health Care        8,247          344,634          2.09  

ASML Holding NV

   Information Technology        586          339,752          2.06  

Siemens AG

   Industrials        2,491          332,880          2.01  

HelloFresh SE

   Consumer Discretionary        3,719          304,920          1.85  

Air Liquide SA

   Materials        2,012          297,057          1.80  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

   Consumer Discretionary        9,771          290,290          1.76  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

   Consumer Staples        11,149          279,506          1.69  

Deutsche Boerse AG

   Financials        1,844          271,391          1.64  

Henkel AG & Co KGaA

   Consumer Staples        2,986          265,889          1.61  

Kone Oyj

   Industrials        3,674          252,793          1.53  

SAP SE

   Information Technology        2,047          243,289          1.47  

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

   Financials        13,572          229,434          1.39  

RWE AG

   Utilities        6,902          210,913          1.28  

Poste Italiane SpA

   Financials        17,648          196,773          1.19  

EssilorLuxottica SA

   Consumer Discretionary        1,204          187,337          1.13  

Ferrari NV

   Consumer Discretionary        1,073          186,770          1.13  

Pernod Ricard SA

   Consumer Staples        983          184,002          1.11  

Siemens Energy AG

   Industrials        7,122          181,040          1.10  

Koninklijke KPN NV

   Communication Services        67,849          178,715          1.08  

 

42   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Beiersdorf AG

   Consumer Staples        1,750        $ 178,047          1.08 %  

Vivendi SE

   Communication Services        5,869          166,258          1.01  

Tenaris SA

   Energy        17,646          162,198          0.98  

Daimler AG

   Consumer Discretionary        2,116          159,312          0.96  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co KGaA

   Health Care        2,133          149,390          0.90  

Enel SpA

   Utilities        18,782          147,100          0.89  

Deutsche Telekom AG

   Communication Services        8,160          145,341          0.88  

Kingspan Group PLC

   Industrials        1,802          143,473          0.87  

Hermes International

   Consumer Discretionary        115          141,789          0.86  

CaixaBank SA

   Financials        54,585          141,593          0.86  

Schneider Electric SE

   Industrials        1,040          137,978          0.84  

Adyen NV

   Information Technology        65          134,204          0.81  

Koninklijke DSM NV

   Materials        835          131,372          0.80  

Heineken NV

   Consumer Staples        1,272          130,014          0.79  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

   Financials        8,841          129,959          0.79  

Dassault Systemes SE

   Information Technology        626          128,094          0.78  

Scout24 AG

   Communication Services        1,783          126,815          0.77  

Evonik Industries AG

   Materials        4,431          125,302          0.76  

Kering SA

   Consumer Discretionary        168          124,018          0.75  

Sampo Oyj

   Financials        3,064          118,775          0.72  

Sodexo SA

   Consumer Discretionary        1,454          114,468          0.69  

Stellantis NV

   Consumer Discretionary        6,739          111,559          0.68  

Bureau Veritas SA

   Industrials        4,058          108,272          0.66  

MTU Aero Engines AG

   Industrials        517          108,104          0.65  

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA

   Industrials        3,758          105,838          0.64  

Snam SpA

   Utilities        21,034          102,542          0.62  

Knorr-Bremse AG

   Industrials        1,043          101,181          0.61  

Hannover Rueck SE

   Financials        704          99,331          0.60  

Wolters Kluwer NV

   Industrials        1,167          98,871          0.60  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

   Financials        18,492          96,676          0.59  

QIAGEN NV

   Health Care        2,365          96,395          0.58  

UCB SA

   Health Care        1,070          94,368          0.57  

Brenntag SE

   Industrials        1,196          93,754          0.57  

Randstad NV

   Industrials        1,446          93,278          0.56  

UPM-Kymmene Oyj

   Materials        2,797          89,221          0.54  

LEG Immobilien SE

   Real Estate        725          88,071          0.53  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario

   Financials        8,903          87,691          0.53  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

   Materials        1,911          87,446          0.53  

Signify NV

   Industrials        1,596          85,143          0.52  

BioMerieux

   Health Care        815          79,893          0.48  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA

   Communication Services        1,321          77,983          0.47  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

   Financials        824          77,731          0.47  

Endesa SA

   Utilities        3,721          76,124          0.46  

EDP—Energias de Portugal SA

   Utilities        16,840          75,274          0.46  

Eurofins Scientific SE

   Health Care        749          72,196          0.44  

Uniper SE

   Utilities        2,321          72,078          0.44  

Michelin

   Consumer Discretionary        533          71,733          0.43  

Nokia Oyj

   Information Technology        15,500          69,991          0.42  

Symrise AG

   Materials        567          66,597          0.40  

Koninklijke Vopak NV

   Energy        1,683          64,456          0.39  

Zalando SE

   Consumer Discretionary        629          64,101          0.39  

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE

   Communication Services        3,719          62,380          0.38  

Repsol SA

   Energy        5,863          61,877          0.37  

Umicore SA

   Materials        1,142          58,817          0.36  

Elisa Oyj

   Communication Services        1,117          56,195          0.34  

Grifols SA

   Health Care        2,442          55,783          0.34  

Akzo Nobel NV

   Materials        528          55,037          0.33  

Euronext NV

   Financials        594          54,480          0.33  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

   Health Care        134          53,305          0.32  

A2A SpA

   Utilities        30,486          52,558          0.32  

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

   Health Care        312          50,808          0.31  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   43


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

HeidelbergCement AG

   Materials        684        $ 49,508          0.30 %  

Amplifon SpA

   Health Care        1,180          49,139          0.30  

Edenred

   Information Technology        1,022          49,084          0.30  

GEA Group AG

   Industrials        1,430          48,860          0.30  

Orion Oyj

   Health Care        1,332          48,297          0.29  

Enagas SA

   Utilities        2,412          47,003          0.28  

Grand City Properties SA

   Real Estate        2,028          46,207          0.28  

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA

   Communication Services        4,689          44,601          0.27  

Atos SE

   Information Technology        815          41,822          0.25  

Aroundtown SA

   Real Estate        6,300          41,454          0.25  

Sofina SA

   Financials        114          41,412          0.25  

Argenx SE

   Health Care        162          41,260          0.25  

Interpump Group SpA

   Industrials        817          40,782          0.25  

Orpea SA

   Health Care        380          40,766          0.25  

Freenet AG

   Communication Services        1,984          39,518          0.24  

SEB SA

   Consumer Discretionary        252          38,407          0.23  

Gecina SA

   Real Estate        289          37,292          0.23  

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceuti

   Health Care        771          37,157          0.22  

MorphoSys AG

   Health Care        566          37,014          0.22  

La Francaise des Jeux SAEM

   Consumer Discretionary        746          36,994          0.22  

Nemetschek SE

   Information Technology        548          35,356          0.21  

Valmet Oyj

   Industrials        931          34,237          0.21  

Prysmian SpA

   Industrials        1,104          33,370          0.20  

TeamViewer AG

   Information Technology        1,040          32,974          0.20  

Valeo SA

   Consumer Discretionary        1,249          31,692          0.19  

Rubis SCA

   Utilities        845          31,662          0.19  

Aalberts NV

   Industrials        697          31,572          0.19  

Bechtle AG

   Information Technology        200          31,384          0.19  

SOITEC

   Information Technology        165          30,730          0.19  

Italgas SpA

   Utilities        5,405          29,790          0.18  

Heineken Holding NV

   Consumer Staples        345          29,330          0.18  

Fluidra SA

   Industrials        872          29,184          0.18  

Eiffage SA

   Industrials        316          27,092          0.16  

Wienerberger AG

   Materials        801          26,045          0.16  

Huhtamaki Oyj

   Materials        599          23,940          0.14  

Solvay SA

   Materials        211          22,644          0.14  

Kojamo Oyj

   Real Estate        1,156          22,271          0.13  

TechnipFMC PLC

   Energy        2,834          21,433          0.13  

FUCHS PETROLUB SE

   Materials        521          21,357          0.13  

Rexel SA

   Industrials        1,206          21,267          0.13  

Arkema SA

   Materials        201          21,238          0.13  

United Internet AG

   Communication Services        608          20,963          0.13  

Davide Campari-Milano NV

   Consumer Staples        1,823          20,585          0.12  

Shop Apotheke Europe NV

   Consumer Discretionary        130          20,571          0.12  

Corbion NV

   Materials        418          20,162          0.12  

Ageas SA/NV

   Financials        426          19,947          0.12  

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servic

   Industrials        816          18,430          0.11  

Gerresheimer AG

   Health Care        198          18,424          0.11  

Merlin Properties Socimi SA

   Real Estate        2,041          17,832          0.11  

JDE Peet’s NV

   Consumer Staples        569          17,404          0.11  

Proximus SADP

   Communication Services        1,041          16,963          0.10  

Bollore SA

   Communication Services        3,711          16,773          0.10  

Rheinmetall AG

   Industrials        181          15,106          0.09  

Amundi SA

   Financials        199          14,793          0.09  

Nokian Renkaat Oyj

   Consumer Discretionary        429          14,594          0.09  

Elia Group SA/NV

   Utilities        150          13,320          0.08  

Ipsen SA

   Health Care        148          12,955          0.08  

Aedifica SA

   Real Estate        114          12,647          0.08  

Reply SpA

   Information Technology        88          12,238          0.07  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

   Consumer Staples        722          11,110          0.07  

Hera SpA

   Utilities        3,170          11,046          0.07  

 

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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Rational AG

   Industrials        13        $ 10,134          0.06 %  

Glanbia PLC

   Consumer Staples        676          9,258          0.06  

SPIE SA

   Industrials        345          6,686          0.04  

A basket (JPGSFDUK) of common stocks

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

   Consumer Staples        40        $ 253,750          5.27 %  

Unilever PLC

   Consumer Staples        46          195,764          4.07  

Admiral Group PLC

   Financials        47          148,108          3.08  

Ferguson PLC

   Industrials        14          139,226          2.89  

Sage Group PLC/The

   Information Technology        189          129,610          2.69  

Smith & Nephew PLC

   Health Care        80          125,135          2.60  

Ashtead Group PLC

   Industrials        22          116,910          2.43  

Next PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        15          114,209          2.37  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

   Industrials        8          104,629          2.18  

Tesco PLC

   Consumer Staples        437          97,468          2.03  

RELX PLC

   Industrials        51          97,398          2.02  

HSBC Holdings PLC

   Financials        229          95,768          1.99  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

   Financials        12          95,763          1.99  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

   Financials        59          93,495          1.94  

Intertek Group PLC

   Industrials        17          92,493          1.92  

AstraZeneca PLC

   Health Care        10          85,193          1.77  

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

   Health Care        60          84,519          1.76  

Coca-Cola HBC AG

   Consumer Staples        31          81,858          1.70  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

   Materials        20          79,984          1.66  

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

   Health Care        17          75,456          1.57  

Standard Life Aberdeen PLC

   Financials        260          70,524          1.47  

Schroders PLC

   Financials        20          70,174          1.46  

B&M European Value Retail SA

   Consumer Discretionary        110          62,797          1.31  

Electrocomponents PLC

   Industrials        61          62,614          1.30  

Games Workshop Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        5          59,696          1.24  

Auto Trader Group PLC

   Communication Services        89          56,159          1.17  

Travis Perkins PLC

   Industrials        31          52,832          1.10  

Informa PLC

   Communication Services        104          51,950          1.08  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

   Health Care        21          51,375          1.07  

ConvaTec Group PLC

   Health Care        203          48,738          1.01  

Melrose Industries PLC

   Industrials        297          46,141          0.96  

United Utilities Group PLC

   Utilities        46          45,142          0.94  

Rightmove PLC

   Communication Services        68          44,354          0.92  

Future PLC

   Communication Services        14          43,543          0.91  

Spectris PLC

   Information Technology        13          43,057          0.90  

CRH PLC

   Materials        12          42,680          0.89  

Associated British Foods PLC

   Consumer Staples        18          40,921          0.85  

Flutter Entertainment PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        3          40,127          0.83  

J Sainsbury PLC

   Consumer Staples        147          39,937          0.83  

Weir Group PLC/The

   Industrials        21          39,046          0.81  

DCC PLC

   Industrials        6          38,226          0.79  

British Land Co PLC/The

   Real Estate        76          37,567          0.78  

Halma PLC

   Information Technology        14          36,474          0.76  

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC

   Real Estate        185          36,344          0.76  

Smiths Group PLC

   Industrials        23          36,130          0.75  

Grainger PLC

   Real Estate        126          35,903          0.75  

Fresnillo PLC

   Materials        46          35,127          0.73  

Genus PLC

   Health Care        7          32,682          0.68  

Severn Trent PLC

   Utilities        13          31,858          0.66  

Centamin PLC

   Materials        315          31,845          0.66  

Aviva PLC

   Financials        75          30,467          0.63  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        7          30,342          0.63  

Legal & General Group PLC

   Financials        116          29,897          0.62  

Land Securities Group PLC

   Real Estate        44          29,716          0.62  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   45


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Diploma PLC

   Industrials        10        $ 29,542          0.61 %  

IG Group Holdings PLC

   Financials        32          27,070          0.56  

Pets at Home Group Plc

   Consumer Discretionary        59          26,982          0.56  

Britvic PLC

   Consumer Staples        29          26,915          0.56  

Pagegroup PLC

   Industrials        46          25,752          0.54  

International Consolidated Airlines Grou

   Industrials        147          25,574          0.53  

Victrex PLC

   Materials        10          24,415          0.51  

Hays PLC

   Industrials        151          23,887          0.50  

Dunelm Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        17          23,825          0.50  

Pennon Group PLC

   Utilities        21          23,501          0.49  

Derwent London PLC

   Real Estate        7          22,135          0.46  

Tate & Lyle PLC

   Consumer Staples        30          22,076          0.46  

Kainos Group PLC

   Information Technology        15          21,706          0.45  

3i Group PLC

   Financials        18          21,474          0.45  

Rotork PLC

   Industrials        63          21,410          0.45  

Kingfisher PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        57          20,688          0.43  

Computacenter PLC

   Information Technology        8          20,286          0.42  

St James’s Place PLC

   Financials        13          19,218          0.40  

Hill & Smith Holdings PLC

   Materials        12          18,467          0.38  

Johnson Matthey PLC

   Materials        6          18,346          0.38  

Royal Mail PLC

   Industrials        31          18,071          0.38  

Quilter PLC

   Financials        115          17,045          0.35  

M&G PLC

   Financials        73          16,642          0.35  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        18          16,463          0.34  

Evraz PLC

   Materials        28          16,363          0.34  

Cranswick PLC

   Consumer Staples        4          16,140          0.34  

Spirent Communications PLC

   Information Technology        65          16,109          0.33  

Plus500 Ltd

   Financials        12          15,975          0.33  

National Express Group PLC

   Industrials        58          15,546          0.32  

ITV PLC

   Communication Services        124          15,531          0.32  

888 Holdings PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        40          15,475          0.32  

IntegraFin Holdings PLC

   Financials        29          14,979          0.31  

Assura PLC

   Real Estate        199          14,710          0.31  

Wizz Air Holdings Plc

   Industrials        3          14,536          0.30  

Domino’s Pizza Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        37          14,350          0.30  

Howden Joinery Group PLC

   Industrials        17          14,009          0.29  

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

   Financials        49          13,879          0.29  

Softcat PLC

   Information Technology        7          11,992          0.25  

IMI PLC

   Industrials        7          11,316          0.24  

Tullow Oil PLC

   Energy        190          11,300          0.23  

Man Group PLC/Jersey

   Financials        62          11,076          0.23  

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        13          10,667          0.22  

Inchcape PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        13          10,016          0.21  

Clarkson PLC

   Industrials        3          9,955          0.21  

QinetiQ Group PLC

   Industrials        28          9,715          0.20  

Synthomer PLC

   Materials        17          8,366          0.17  

Greggs PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        3          7,916          0.16  

Ninety One PLC

   Financials        34          7,548          0.16  

Bodycote PLC

   Industrials        9          7,302          0.15  

Chemring Group PLC

   Industrials        24          6,928          0.14  

J D Wetherspoon PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        6          6,599          0.14  

Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        25          6,364          0.13  

Energean PLC

   Energy        9          6,192          0.13  

Diversified Energy Co PLC

   Energy        59          6,169          0.13  

Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC

   Industrials        3          5,850          0.12  

XP Power Ltd

   Industrials        1          5,723          0.12  

Workspace Group PLC

   Real Estate        7          5,674          0.12  

Ashmore Group PLC

   Financials        14          5,558          0.12  

Frasers Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        9          5,421          0.11  

Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC

   Financials        15          5,341          0.11  

Renishaw PLC

   Information Technology        1          5,291          0.11  

 

46   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC

   Communication Services        5        $ 5,202          0.11 %  

Tyman PLC

   Industrials        11          5,109          0.11  

TP ICAP Group PLC

   Financials        26          5,054          0.11  

Marshalls PLC

   Materials        7          4,948          0.10  

Indivior PLC

   Health Care        31          4,851          0.10  

Close Brothers Group PLC

   Financials        3          4,765          0.10  

PZ Cussons PLC

   Consumer Staples        19          4,655          0.10  

4imprint Group PLC

   Communication Services        2          4,596          0.10  

Vesuvius PLC

   Industrials        8          4,096          0.09  

RHI Magnesita NV

   Materials        1          3,846          0.08  

Dr. Martens Plc

   Consumer Discretionary        9          3,807          0.08  

UK Commercial Property REIT Ltd

   Real Estate        49          3,750          0.08  

Chrysalis Investments Ltd

   N/A        15          3,724          0.08  

Firstgroup PLC

   Industrials        42          3,430          0.07  

Savills PLC

   Real Estate        3          2,957          0.06  

AJ Bell PLC

   Financials        7          2,918          0.06  

Greencore Group PLC

   Consumer Staples        22          2,770          0.06  

Rank Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        16          2,719          0.06  

Bytes Technology Group PLC

   Information Technology        6          2,595          0.05  

Mitie Group PLC

   Industrials        37          2,482          0.05  

Helios Towers PLC

   Communication Services        15          2,454          0.05  

AO World PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        10          2,416          0.05  

NCC Group PLC

   Information Technology        8          2,411          0.05  

Morgan Sindall Group PLC

   Industrials        1          2,373          0.05  

Cairn Energy PLC

   Energy        16          2,322          0.05  

TI Fluid Systems PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        7          2,194          0.05  

Telecom Plus PLC

   Utilities        2          2,006          0.04  

Essentra PLC

   Materials        6          1,883          0.04  

CLS Holdings PLC

   Real Estate        6          1,550          0.03  

CMC Markets PLC

   Financials        3          1,483          0.03  

ContourGlobal PLC

   Utilities        7          1,368          0.03  

Sabre Insurance Group PLC

   Financials        5          1,269          0.03  

PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following purchased options contracts:

EXCHANGE TRADED INDEX OPTIONS

 

Description    Exercise
Price
   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Value      Premiums
Paid (Received)
by the Fund
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation
 

Purchased options contracts:

 

        

Calls

 

        

CBOE Volatility Index

   24 USD      09/15/2021        390      $  617,370      $ 109,200      $ 132,947      $ (23,747
   26 USD      07/21/2021        360        569,880        22,500        116,415        (93,915
     27 USD      08/18/2021        340        538,220        52,700        140,048        (87,348
Total Purchased Options Contracts                    1,090               $ 184,400      $ 389,410      $ (205,010

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   47


GOLDMAN SACHS MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares    

Dividend

Rate

    Value  
Investment Company(a) – 65.2%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  171,144,776       0.026   $ 171,144,776  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 65.2%  
  (Cost $171,144,776)     $ 171,144,776  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 34.8%
 
 
    91,466,912  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%     $ 262,611,688  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

(a)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

BA

 

—Banker Acceptance Rate

BBR

 

—Bank Bill Reference Rate

BUBOR

 

—Budapest Interbank Offered Rate

EURIBOR

 

—Euro Interbank Offered Rate

JIBAR

 

—Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate

LIBOR

 

—London Interbank Offered Rate

PRIBOR

 

—Prague Interbank Offered Rate

STIBOR

 

—Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate

TIIE

 

—Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate

WIBOR

 

—Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate

 

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD

 

— Australian Dollar

BRL

 

— Brazilian Real

CAD

 

— Canadian Dollar

CHF

 

— Swiss Franc

CLP

 

— Chilean Peso

COP

 

— Colombian Peso

CZK

 

— Czech Koruna

EUR

 

— Euro

GBP

 

— British Pound

HUF

 

— Hungarian Forint

IDR

 

— Indonesian Rupiah

INR

 

— Indian Rupee

JPY

 

— Japanese Yen

KRW

 

— South Korean Won

MXN

 

— Mexican Peso

NOK

 

— Norwegian Krone

NZD

 

— New Zealand Dollar

PLN

 

— Polish Zloty

RUB

 

— Russian Ruble

SEK

 

— Swedish Krona

USD

 

— United States Dollar

ZAR

 

— South African Rand

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 

Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.

  BRL     16,260,000        USD       3,137,909        07/02/2021      $ 131,221  
  CAD     2,160,000        USD       1,741,986        09/15/2021        456  
  COP     3,256,000,000        USD       856,330        09/15/2021        7,790  
  MXN     110,250,000        USD       5,459,409        09/15/2021        18,004  
  RUB     545,500,000        USD       7,323,327        09/15/2021        48,387  
  USD     9,040,088        AUD       11,909,000        09/15/2021        106,016  
  USD     3,271,959        BRL       16,260,000        07/02/2021        2,829  
  USD     2,622,580        CAD       3,200,000        09/15/2021        41,185  
  USD     11,341,607        CHF       10,158,000        09/15/2021        340,539  
  USD     3,889,939        CLP       2,810,000,000        09/15/2021        71,590  
  USD     5,104,122        COP       19,074,000,000        09/15/2021        42,015  
  USD     2,789,794        CZK       58,324,000        09/15/2021        79,451  
  USD     21,624,185        EUR       17,873,000        09/15/2021        397,672  
  USD     6,841,966        GBP       4,891,250        09/15/2021        74,725  
  USD     934,750        HUF       265,804,000        09/15/2021        39,035  

 

48   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN (continued)

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 
  USD     46,945,706        JPY       5,142,949,000        09/15/2021      $ 622,156  
  USD     874,433        MXN       17,500,000        09/15/2021        5,002  
  USD     2,096,408        NOK       18,000,000        09/15/2021        5,199  
  USD     3,321,292        PLN       12,577,000        09/15/2021        22,073  
  USD     4,606,857        SEK       38,782,600        09/15/2021        71,917  
    USD     173,641        ZAR       2,389,000        09/15/2021        7,976  
TOTAL

 

                             $ 2,135,238  

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED LOSS

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Loss
 

Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.

  AUD     20,830,000        USD       16,141,084        09/15/2021      $ (514,522
  BRL     16,260,000        USD       3,261,851        08/03/2021        (4,275
  CAD     21,505,000        USD       17,824,973        09/15/2021        (477,194
  CHF     5,939,000        USD       6,639,821        09/15/2021        (207,911
  CLP     4,220,000,000        USD       5,809,871        09/15/2021        (75,554
  CZK     177,125,000        USD       8,469,331        09/15/2021        (238,252
  EUR     14,688,000        USD       17,910,929        09/15/2021        (467,018
  GBP     27,173,000        USD       38,507,270        09/15/2021        (912,338
  HUF     1,903,460,000        USD       6,693,881        09/15/2021        (279,541
  IDR     177,660,000,000        USD       12,311,850        09/15/2021        (226,173
  INR     1,101,000,000        USD       14,841,475        09/15/2021        (171,592
  JPY     492,276,000        USD       4,460,315        09/15/2021        (26,290
  KRW     15,280,000,000        USD       13,760,902        09/15/2021        (242,793
  NOK     46,000,000        USD       5,530,290        09/15/2021        (186,088
  NZD     7,820,000        USD       5,662,830        09/15/2021        (197,940
  PLN     28,007,000        USD       7,642,687        09/15/2021        (295,846
  SEK     78,919,000        USD       9,534,238        09/15/2021        (306,052
  USD     1,629,620        CLP       1,230,000,000        09/15/2021        (41,756
  USD     862,287        COP       3,256,000,000        09/15/2021        (1,832
  USD     12,844,813        KRW       14,540,000,000        09/15/2021        (18,622
  USD     641,710        MXN       12,959,000        09/15/2021        (2,116
  USD     3,717,299        NZD       5,320,000        09/15/2021        (503
  USD     417,122        ZAR       6,052,000        09/15/2021        (2,553
    ZAR     84,571,000        USD       6,153,595        09/15/2021        (289,034
TOTAL

 

                             $ (5,185,795

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
      

Expiration

Date

       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts:

                 

100 oz Gold

     14          08/27/2021        $ 2,478,840        $ (162,725

Amsterdam Exchange Index

     50          07/16/2021          8,648,030          (4,503

BIST 30 Index

     1,805          08/31/2021          3,110,175          (93,029

Brent Crude Oil

     20          07/30/2021          1,492,200          66,960  

CAC 40 10 Euro Index

     110          07/16/2021          8,484,634          (44,694

Coffee “C”

     26          09/20/2021          1,557,562          (2,819

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   49


GOLDMAN SACHS MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
      

Expiration

Date

       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts: (continued)

                 

Corn

     20          09/14/2021        $ 599,250        $ (26,950

Cotton No. 2

     53          12/08/2021          2,249,850          (22,672

DAX Index

     18          09/17/2021          8,285,547          (29,290

DJIA CBOT E-Mini Index

     25          09/17/2021          4,299,875          7,359  

EURO STOXX 50 Index

     78          09/17/2021          3,750,871          (51,347

EURO STOXX 50 Volatility Index

     319          07/21/2021          678,966          (63,574

FTSE 100 Index

     89          09/17/2021          8,593,952          (39,035

FTSE China A50 Index

     267          07/29/2021          4,619,100          38,853  

FTSE Taiwan Index Equity Index

     56          07/29/2021          3,416,560          25,098  

FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index

     89          09/16/2021          3,731,768          (109,665

FTSE/MIB Index

     58          09/17/2021          8,598,063          (70,988

Hang Seng Index

     29          07/29/2021          5,346,715          (28,020

HSCEI

     24          07/29/2021          1,633,785          (22,098

IBEX 35 Index

     81          07/16/2021          8,440,789          (127,374

KC HRW Wheat

     9          09/14/2021          296,775          1,884  

KOSPI 200 Index

     44          09/09/2021          4,286,596          78,289  

Lean Hogs

     27          08/13/2021          1,118,880          (161,586

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     57          07/21/2021          3,590,288          66,799  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     46          08/18/2021          2,900,875          115,433  

LME Copper Base Metal

     11          07/21/2021          2,574,962          (184,078

LME Copper Base Metal

     10          08/18/2021          2,342,750          (125,781

LME Lead Base Metal

     57          07/21/2021          3,226,200          105,987  

LME Lead Base Metal

     57          08/18/2021          3,233,325          193,268  

LME Nickel Base Metal

     21          07/21/2021          2,293,956          30,805  

LME Nickel Base Metal

     21          08/18/2021          2,294,208          61,900  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     37          07/21/2021          2,747,481          45,211  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     37          08/18/2021          2,750,256          12,205  

Low Sulphur Gasoil

     30          08/12/2021          1,801,500          36,115  

NASDAQ 100 E-Mini Index

     11          09/17/2021          3,200,780          107,333  

Natural Gas

     52          07/28/2021          1,946,360          323,326  

Nikkei 225 Index

     12          09/09/2021          3,108,691          15,380  

NY Harbor ULSD

     18          07/30/2021          1,608,844          4,638  

OMXS30 Index

     319          07/16/2021          8,446,431          (15,480

RBOB Gasoline

     18          07/30/2021          1,693,364          25,423  

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     179          09/17/2021          38,382,970          487,663  

S&P/TSX 60 Index

     49          09/16/2021          9,508,277          92,213  

SET50 Index

     1,084          09/29/2021          6,409,298          (19,191

Silver

     10          09/28/2021          1,312,500          (48,128

Soybean

     13          11/12/2021          905,612          (49,526

SPI 200 Index

     106          09/16/2021          14,354,756          10,596  

Sugar No. 11

     111          09/30/2021          2,224,085          56,591  

TOPIX Index

     49          09/09/2021          8,569,873          7,764  

Wheat

     17          09/14/2021          578,212          (16,498

WTI Crude Oil

     17          07/20/2021          1,249,840          72,544  
Total                                     $ 570,586  

 

50   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
      

Expiration

Date

       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Short position contracts:

                 

CBOE Volatility Index

     (149        07/21/2021        $ (2,667,592      $ 245,007  

Feeder Cattle

     (7        08/26/2021          (541,275        (24,506

Live Cattle

     (12        08/31/2021          (590,040        (25,061

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (57        07/21/2021          (3,590,288        (149,513

LME Copper Base Metal

     (11        07/21/2021          (2,574,962        148,704  

LME Copper Base Metal

     (4        08/18/2021          (937,100        3,388  

LME Lead Base Metal

     (57        07/21/2021          (3,226,200        (198,251

LME Lead Base Metal

     (6        08/18/2021          (340,350        6,282  

LME Nickel Base Metal

     (21        07/21/2021          (2,293,956        (57,341

LME Nickel Base Metal

     (3        08/18/2021          (327,744        4,707  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (37        07/21/2021          (2,747,481        3,217  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (15        08/18/2021          (1,114,969        (9,702

MSCI EAFE E-Mini Index

     (70        09/17/2021          (8,064,350        82,232  

MSCI Emerging Markets E-Mini Index

     (111        09/17/2021          (7,574,640        (27,853

Russell 2000 E-Mini Index

     (43        09/17/2021          (4,961,770        (3,520
Total                                     $ (2,210
TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS

 

     $ 568,376  

SWAP CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following swap contracts:

CENTRALLY CLEARED INTEREST RATE SWAP CONTRACTS

 

Payments Made by the Fund      Payments Received by
the Fund
   Termination
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000’s)(a)
       Value      Upfront
Premium
(Received)
Paid
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

3 Month BBR(b)

     0.250%    09/15/2022      AUD     552,300        $ 523,304      $ (98,627    $ 621,931  

3 Month BA(c)

     0.500    09/15/2022      CAD     464,810          (335,348      (99,313      (236,035

6 Month LIBOR(c)

     0.000    09/15/2022      CHF     461,610          3,388,859        3,532,641        (143,782

6 Month EURIBOR(c)

     0.000    09/15/2022      EUR     549,510          3,208,774        3,303,068        (94,294

0.250%(c)

     6 Month LIBOR    09/15/2022      GBP     462,700          110,682        661,799        (551,117

3 Month STIBOR(b)

     0.000    09/15/2022      SEK     1,321,550          51,207        51,207         

3 Month LIBOR(b)

     0.200    09/15/2022      USD     1,814,060          (116,570      673,912        (790,482

6 Month EURIBOR(c)

     0.000    09/15/2023      EUR     170,480          1,200,991        1,270,081        (69,090

6 Month LIBOR(c)

     0.500    09/15/2023      GBP     67,200          92,531        183,458        (90,927

3 Month LIBOR(b)

     0.500    09/15/2023      USD     236,520          456,431        519,576        (63,145

1.000(d)

     6 Month PRIBOR    09/15/2026      CZK     665,060          1,468,323        343,195        1,125,128  

2.000(d)

     6 Month BUBOR    09/15/2026      HUF     6,455,520          550,470        (268,175      818,645  

5.750(e)

     1 Month TIIE    09/15/2026      MXN     267,510          561,911        199,475        362,436  

1.500(d)

     6 Month WIBOR    09/15/2026      PLN     88,270          5,732        (399,093      404,825  

3 Month JIBAR(b)

     6.750    09/15/2026      ZAR     220,840          370,772        426,291        (55,519

2.000(c)

     3 Month BA    09/15/2031      CAD     13,560          (121,749      (60,223      (61,526

0.000(d)

     6 Month LIBOR    09/15/2031      CHF     17,810          74,565        100,534        (25,969

6 Month EURIBOR(c)

     0.250    09/15/2031      EUR     29,240          (144,682      (144,682       

6 Month LIBOR(c)

     1.000    09/15/2031      GBP     14,310                 (12,014      12,014  

1.000(d)

     3 Month STIBOR    09/15/2031      SEK     153,730          (376,211      (376,006      (205

3 Month LIBOR(b)

     1.500    09/15/2031      USD     33,760          (37,400      (37,400       

0.500(d)

     6 Month EURIBOR    09/15/2051      EUR     18,700          (101,404      (70,581      (30,823

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   51


GOLDMAN SACHS MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

CENTRALLY CLEARED INTEREST RATE SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Payments Made by the Fund      Payments Received by
the Fund
       Termination
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000’s)(a)
       Value      Upfront
Premium
(Received)
Paid
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

1.250(c)

       6 Month LIBOR        09/15/2051        GBP       4,720        $ (40,398    $ (22,079    $ (18,319

2.000(c)

       3 Month LIBOR        09/15/2051        USD       19,550          (822,417      (756,533      (65,884
TOTAL                                           $ 9,968,373      $ 8,920,511      $ 1,047,862  

 

  (a)   Represents forward starting interest rate swaps whose effective dates of commencement of accruals and cash flows occur subsequent to June 30, 2021.
  (b)   Payments made quarterly.
  (c)   Payments made semi-annually.
  (d)   Payments made annually.
  (e)   Payments made monthly.

 

52   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities(a)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

        Absolute Return
Tracker Fund
     Alternative
Premia Fund
     Managed Futures
Strategy Fund
 
  Assets:

 

 

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $1,548,932,148, $0 and $0)(b)

  $ 1,816,512,162      $      $  
 

Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (cost $1,585,357,468, $21,202,425 and $171,144,776)

    1,585,357,468        21,202,425        171,144,776  
 

Investments in affiliated securities lending reinvestment vehicle, at value (cost $77,778,706, $0 and $0)

    77,778,706                
 

Purchased Options, at value (premiums paid $508,168, $389,410 and $0)

    183,095        184,400         
 

Cash

    65,700,962        1,420,940        13,625,372  
 

Foreign currencies, at value (cost $58,265,170, $1,826,853 and $36,220,147)

    58,557,147        1,971,569        37,557,177  
 

Receivables:

       
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(c)

    85,820,397        9,524,291        48,124,131  
 

Fund shares sold

    7,649,493        414        547,526  
 

Dividends

    699,315        473        3,976  
 

Foreign tax reclaims

    183,017        36,293         
 

Investments sold

    94,209        35,560        1,409  
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    62,873        36,175        1,272  
 

Securities lending income

    11,776                
 

Due from broker

           3,787         
 

Unrealized gain on swap contracts

    13,974,284        478,346         
 

Unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    1,059,538        80,317        2,135,238  
 

Variation margin on futures

           503,417         
 

Other assets

    137,589        50,238        67,496  
  Total assets     3,713,782,031        35,528,645        273,208,373  
         
  Liabilities:        
 

Unrealized loss on swap contracts

    8,145,302        327,233         
 

Variation margin on futures

    3,163,838               4,490,371  
 

Unrealized loss on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    374,250        115,818        5,185,795  
 

Written options, at value (premiums received $300,600, $0 and $0)

    180,670                
 

Variation margin on swaps

    138,733        92,799        130,297  
 

Payables:

       
 

Payable upon return of securities loaned

    77,778,706                
 

Fund shares redeemed

    12,829,245        12,895        275,697  
 

Management fees

    1,829,097        21,477        209,653  
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

    165,612        3,528        29,317  
 

Investments purchased

    13,016                
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(c)

           10,000         
 

Accrued expenses

    734,517        401,441        275,555  
  Total liabilities     105,352,986        985,191        10,596,685  
         
  Net Assets:        
 

Paid-in capital

    3,270,068,208        38,849,589        243,405,023  
 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

    338,360,837        (4,306,135      19,206,665  
    NET ASSETS   $ 3,608,429,045      $ 34,543,454      $ 262,611,688  
   

Net Assets:

         
   

Class A

  $ 61,515,551      $ 6,411,461      $ 14,324,784  
   

Class C

    8,245,402        404,397        3,640,826  
   

Institutional

    3,068,958,891        3,912,437        53,320,828  
   

Investor

    228,546,809        1,823,654        133,957,119  
   

Class R6

    18,239,611        21,967,467        56,917,901  
   

Class R

    1,568,496        11,597        439,138  
   

Class P

    221,354,285        12,441        11,092  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 3,608,429,045      $ 34,543,454      $ 262,611,688  
   

Shares outstanding $0.001 par value (unlimited shares authorized):

         
   

Class A

    6,047,204        936,903        1,369,656  
   

Class C

    891,468        63,105        371,611  
   

Institutional

    290,929,032        554,454        4,936,107  
   

Investor

    21,919,790        260,182        12,548,009  
   

Class R6

    1,731,023        3,124,376        5,266,269  
   

Class R

    159,168        1,710        42,895  
   

Class P

    20,991,034        1,767        1,028  
   

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:(d)

         
   

Class A

    $10.17        $6.84        $10.46  
   

Class C

    9.25        6.41        9.80  
   

Institutional

    10.55        7.06        10.80  
   

Investor

    10.43        7.01        10.68  
   

Class R6

    10.54        7.03        10.81  
   

Class R

    9.85        6.78        10.24  
   

Class P

    10.55        7.04        10.79  

 

  (a)   Statements of Assets and Liabilities for Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia and Managed Futures Strategy Funds are consolidated and include the balances of Cayman Commodity-ART, LLC., Cayman Commodity-AP LLC. and Cayman Commodity-MFS, LLC. (wholly-owned subsidiaries), respectively. Accordingly, all interfund balances and transactions have been eliminated.
  (b)   Includes loaned securities having a market value of $76,287,395 for the Absolute Return Tracker Fund.
  (c)   Segregated for initial margin and/or collateral on transactions as follows:

 

Fund    Forwards      Futures        Options        Swaps  

Absolute Return Tracker

   $      $ 47,397,119        $ 5,975,782        $ 32,447,496  

Alternative Premia

     (10,000      3,183,238          5,216,865          1,124,188  

Managed Futures Strategy

     9,840,000        17,661,764                   20,622,367  

 

  (d)   Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares of the Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia and Managed Futures Strategy Funds is $10.76, $7.25 and $11.07, respectively. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current NAV or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   53


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations(a)

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

        Absolute Return
Tracker Fund
    Alternative
Premia Fund
     Managed Futures
Strategy Fund
 
  Investment income:

 

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $154,915, $0 and $0)

  $ 12,047,563     $      $  
 

Dividends — affiliated issuers

    251,511       11,718        86,135  
 

Securities lending income — affiliated issuer

    77,728               
  Total investment income     12,376,802       11,718        86,135  
        
  Expenses:

 

 

Management fees

    10,947,728       145,007        1,446,769  
 

Transfer Agency fees(b)

    857,250       10,928        145,614  
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    265,334       54,151        59,417  
 

Printing and mailing costs

    231,523       25,830        39,507  
 

Distribution and Service (12b-1) fees(b)

    113,325       11,202        30,515  
 

Professional fees

    112,185       114,106        89,748  
 

Registration fees

    63,040       41,125        49,248  
 

Trustee fees

    12,031       9,436        9,615  
 

Service fees — Class C

    10,864       1,200        4,346  
 

Other

    77,362       15,740        171,831  
  Total expenses     12,690,642       428,725        2,046,610  
 

Less — expense reductions

    (826,225     (248,229      (160,621
  Net expenses     11,864,417       180,496        1,885,989  
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)     512,385       (168,778      (1,799,854
        
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

      
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    115,647,674       21,624        647  
 

Futures contracts

    15,234,078       2,081,657        16,953,580  
 

Purchased options

    (3,448,211     (747,583       
 

Swap contracts

    1,524,388       (967,285      2,531,790  
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    (3,568,456     172,918        4,002,446  
 

Foreign currency transactions

    (589,511     (90,620      (176,775
 

Written options

    24,988,424               
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

      
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    47,103,908               
 

Futures contracts

    (11,465,502     303,353        (3,646,169
 

Purchased options

    (129,662     (142,293       
 

Swap contracts

    (6,152,215     155,483        (3,145,070
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    (713,626     (41,887      (5,648,360
 

Foreign currency translation

    (3,027,159     10,256        153,690  
 

Written options

    (1,319,111             
  Net realized and unrealized gain     174,085,019       755,623        11,025,779  
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 174,597,404     $ 586,845      $ 9,225,925  

 

  (a)   Statements of Operations for Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia and Managed Futures Strategy Funds are consolidated and include the balances of Cayman Commodity-ART, LLC., Cayman Commodity-AP LLC. and Cayman Commodity-MFS, LLC. (wholly-owned subsidiaries), respectively. Accordingly, all interfund balances and transactions have been eliminated.
  (b)   Class specific Distribution and/or Service, and Transfer Agency fees were as follows:

 

     Distribution and/or (12b-1) Service Fees      Transfer Agency Fees  

Fund

  

Class A

    

Class C

    

Class R

    

Class A

    

Class C

    

Institutional

    

Investor

    

Class R6

    

Class R

    

Class P

 

Absolute Return Tracker

   $  76,693    $  32,591    $  4,041    $  49,084    $  6,953    $  577,729    $  188,172    $  2,346    $  1,293    $  31,673

Alternative Premia

     7,573      3,600      29      4,847      768      796      1,493      3,013      9      2

Managed Futures Strategy

     16,354      13,037      1,124      10,466      2,781      10,364      113,161      8,477      360      5

 

54   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets(a)

 

        Absolute Return Tracker Fund             Alternative Premia Fund  
        For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31,
2020
            For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    

For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31,

2020

 
  From operations:

 

        
 

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 512,385      $ 8,780,977         $ (168,778    $ (261,382
 

Net realized gain (loss)

    149,788,386        9,509,639           470,711        (3,658,163
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    24,296,633        65,857,178                 284,912        (216,610
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     174,597,404        84,147,794                 586,845        (4,136,155
               
  Distributions to shareholders:              
 

From distributable earnings:

             
 

Class A Shares

           (386,990                (401,977
 

Class C Shares

           (67,157                (82,517
 

Institutional Shares

           (17,700,159                (342,456
 

Investor Shares

           (1,515,395                (145,793
 

Class R6 Shares

           (56,391                (1,451,948
 

Class R Shares

           (10,040                (1,195
 

Class P Shares

           (1,277,883                      (891
  Total distributions to shareholders            (21,014,015                      (2,426,777
               
  From share transactions:              
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    627,390,465        1,411,743,043           3,622,550        6,525,219  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

           15,612,050                  2,401,923  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (663,190,462      (1,572,014,523               (3,910,894      (20,153,881
  Net decrease in net assets resulting from share transactions     (35,799,997      (144,659,430               (288,344      (11,226,739
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     138,797,407        (81,525,651               298,501        (17,789,671
               
  Net Assets:              
 

Beginning of period

    3,469,631,638        3,551,157,289                 34,244,953        52,034,624  
 

End of period

  $ 3,608,429,045      $ 3,469,631,638               $ 34,543,454      $ 34,244,953  

 

  (a)   Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the Absolute Return Tracker and Alternative Premia Funds are consolidated and include the balances of Cayman Commodity-ART, LLC. and Cayman Commodity-AP, LLC. (wholly-owned subsidiaries), respectively. Accordingly, all interfund balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   55


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets(a) (continued)

 

        Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
        For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
  From operations:

 

 

Net investment loss

  $ (1,799,854    $ (2,471,040
 

Net realized gain

    23,311,688        6,934,760  
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    (12,285,909      11,743,583  
  Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     9,225,925        16,207,303  
      
  Distributions to shareholders:     
 

From distributable earnings:

    
 

Class A Shares

           (142,248
 

Class C Shares

           (43,078
 

Institutional Shares

           (573,968
 

Investor Shares

           (1,830,145
 

Class R6 Shares

           (659,155
 

Class R Shares

           (6,810
 

Class P Shares

           (842
  Total distributions to shareholders            (3,256,246
      
  From share transactions:     
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    43,330,122        191,383,416  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

           3,243,585  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (60,071,654      (198,235,855
  Net decrease in net assets resulting from share transactions     (16,741,532      (3,608,854
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     (7,515,607      9,342,203  
      
  Net Assets:     
 

Beginning of period

    270,127,295        260,785,092  
 

End of period

  $ 262,611,688      $ 270,127,295  

 

  (a)   Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the Managed Futures Strategy Fund are consolidated and include the balances of Cayman Commodity-MFS, LLC. (wholly-owned subsidiary). Accordingly, all interfund balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

56   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.69     $ 9.44     $ 8.84     $ 9.31     $ 9.02     $ 8.67  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.02     (0.01     0.10       0.07       (b)      (0.04
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.50       0.32       0.81       (0.33     0.62       0.43  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.48       0.31       0.91       (0.26     0.62       0.39  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.01     (0.09     (0.07            
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.05     (0.22     (0.14     (0.33     (0.04
 

Total distributions

          (0.06     (0.31     (0.21     (0.33     (0.04
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.17     $ 9.69     $ 9.44     $ 8.84     $ 9.31     $ 9.02  
  Total return(c)     4.95     3.29     10.36     (2.80 )%      6.93     4.45
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 61,516     $ 61,642     $ 80,596     $ 65,635     $ 52,427     $ 38,886  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.04 %(d)      0.96     0.97     1.00     1.03     1.03
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.09 %(d)      1.11     1.11     1.26     1.61     1.66
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.33 )%(d)      (0.10 )%      1.08     0.73     (0.04 )%      (0.43 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    76     193     127     137     76     130

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   57


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 8.84     $ 8.69     $ 8.14     $ 8.61     $ 8.43     $ 8.17  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.05     (0.07     0.03       (b)      (0.07     (0.10
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.46       0.28       0.75       (0.31     0.58       0.40  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.41       0.21       0.78       (0.31     0.51       0.30  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.01     (0.01     (0.02            
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.05     (0.22     (0.14     (0.33     (0.04
 

Total distributions

          (0.06     (0.23     (0.16     (0.33     (0.04
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.25     $ 8.84     $ 8.69     $ 8.14     $ 8.61     $ 8.43  
  Total return(c)     4.64     2.43     9.69     (3.60 )%      6.10     3.62
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 8,245     $ 9,638     $ 15,761     $ 18,985     $ 13,718     $ 13,490  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.79 %(d)      1.71     1.72     1.75     1.78     1.78
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.84 %(d)      1.86     1.86     2.00     2.36     2.41
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.09 )%(d)      (0.84 )%      0.34     %(e)      (0.81 )%      (1.18 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    76     193     127     137     76     130

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   Amount is less than 0.005%.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

58   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.03     $ 9.74     $ 9.10     $ 9.58     $ 9.23     $ 8.86  
 

Net investment income (loss) (a)

    (b)      0.03       0.14       0.11       0.03       (b) 
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.52       0.32       0.85       (0.35     0.65       0.43  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.52       0.35       0.99       (0.24     0.68       0.43  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.01     (0.13     (0.10     (b)      (0.02
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.05     (0.22     (0.14     (0.33     (0.04
 

Total distributions

          (0.06     (0.35     (0.24     (0.33     (0.06
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.55     $ 10.03     $ 9.74     $ 9.10     $ 9.58     $ 9.23  
  Total return(c)     5.18     3.60     10.91     (2.47 )%      7.46     4.82
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 3,068,959     $ 2,928,949     $ 2,852,690     $ 2,129,116     $ 1,510,457     $ 970,838  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.67 %(d)      0.58     0.59     0.61     0.64     0.62
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.72 %(d)      0.73     0.73     0.88     1.21     1.24
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    0.05 %(d)      0.28     1.46     1.13     0.36     (0.02 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    76     193     127     137     76     130

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   59


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.92     $ 9.64     $ 9.02     $ 9.50     $ 9.17     $ 8.80  
 

Net investment income (loss)(b)

    (c)      0.02       0.13       0.10       0.03       (0.01
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.51       0.32       0.83       (0.35     0.63       0.43  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.51       0.34       0.96       (0.25     0.66       0.42  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.01     (0.12     (0.09           (0.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.05     (0.22     (0.14     (0.33     (0.04
 

Total distributions

          (0.06     (0.34     (0.23     (0.33     (0.05
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.43     $ 9.92     $ 9.64     $ 9.02     $ 9.50     $ 9.17  
  Total return(d)     5.14     3.54     10.66     (2.58 )%      7.25     4.75
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 228,547     $ 246,694     $ 370,779     $ 254,436     $ 93,650     $ 13,245  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.79 %(e)      0.71     0.72     0.75     0.78     0.78
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.84 %(e)      0.86     0.87     0.98     1.35     1.42
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.09 )%(e)      0.16     1.33     1.08     0.28     (0.13 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    76     193     127     137     76     130

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

60   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.02     $ 9.72     $ 9.09     $ 9.57     $ 9.23     $ 8.86  
 

Net investment income(a)

    (b)      0.03       0.14       0.12       0.04       (b) 
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.52       0.33       0.84       (0.36     0.63       0.43  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.52       0.36       0.98       (0.24     0.67       0.43  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.01     (0.13     (0.10     (b)      (0.02
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.05     (0.22     (0.14     (0.33     (0.04
 

Total distributions

          (0.06     (0.35     (0.24     (0.33     (0.06
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.54     $ 10.02     $ 9.72     $ 9.09     $ 9.57     $ 9.23  
  Total return(c)     5.19     3.71     10.82     (2.46 )%      7.36     4.85
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 18,240     $ 9,353     $ 9,284     $ 6,030     $ 2,226     $ 27  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.67 %(d)      0.57     0.58     0.60     0.62     0.64
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.71 %(d)      0.72     0.72     0.84     1.19     1.24
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.07 %(d)      0.29     1.47     1.20     0.39     0.01
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    76     193     127     137     76     130

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   61


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.40     $ 9.18     $ 8.61     $ 9.08     $ 8.82     $ 8.50  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.03     (0.03     0.08       0.04       (0.03     (0.06
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.48       0.31       0.78       (0.33     0.62       0.42  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.45       0.28       0.86       (0.29     0.59       0.36  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.01     (0.07     (0.04            
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.05     (0.22     (0.14     (0.33     (0.04
 

Total distributions

          (0.06     (0.29     (0.18     (0.33     (0.04
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.85     $ 9.40     $ 9.18     $ 8.61     $ 9.08     $ 8.82  
  Total return(b)     4.79     3.06     10.06     (3.13 )%      6.74     4.19
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 1,568     $ 1,562     $ 2,347     $ 1,954     $ 2,150     $ 2,197  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.29 %(c)      1.21     1.22     1.25     1.28     1.28
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.34 %(c)      1.36     1.37     1.53     1.86     1.91
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.58 )%(c)      (0.35 )%      0.83     0.45     (0.31 )%      (0.66 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    76     193     127     137     76     130

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

62   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     April 17, 2018*
to December 31,
2018
 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.02     $ 9.73     $ 9.09     $ 9.64  
 

Net investment income(a)

    (b)      0.03       0.14       0.10  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.53       0.32       0.85       (0.41
 

Total from investment operations

    0.53       0.35       0.99       (0.31
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.01     (0.13     (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.05     (0.22     (0.14
 

Total distributions

          (0.06     (0.35     (0.24
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.55     $ 10.02     $ 9.73     $ 9.09  
  Total return(c)     5.29     3.61     10.93     (3.17 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 221,354     $ 211,794     $ 219,701     $ 152,975  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.66 %(d)      0.57     0.58     0.59 %(d) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.71 %(d)      0.72     0.72     0.74 %(d) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.05 %(d)      0.29     1.48     1.41 %(d) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    76     193     127     137

 

  *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   63


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.73     $ 7.97     $ 7.92     $ 8.91     $ 10.01     $ 9.45  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.04     (0.06     0.05       0.03       (0.01     (0.01
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.15       (0.68     (b)      (0.58     1.40       0.57  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.11       (0.74     0.05       (0.55     1.39       0.56  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.50                 (0.17      
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                      (0.44     (2.32      
 

Total distributions

          (0.50           (0.44     (2.49      
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 6.84     $ 6.73     $ 7.97     $ 7.92     $ 8.91     $ 10.01  
  Total return(c)     1.78     (9.23 )%      0.63     (6.18 )%      14.17     5.91
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 6,411     $ 5,642     $ 8,047     $ 9,166     $ 13,886     $ 27,566  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.29 %(d)      1.19     1.13     1.13     1.12     1.15
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.70 %(d)      2.46     1.95     1.64     1.51     1.45
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.29 )%(d)      (0.83 )%      0.60     0.34     (0.10 )%      (0.13 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

                    349     272

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

64   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.33     $ 7.34     $ 7.35     $ 8.36     $ 9.55     $ 9.08  
 

Net investment loss(a)

    (0.06     (0.11     (0.01     (0.03     (0.08     (0.08
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.14       (0.61     (b)      (0.54     1.32       0.55  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.08       (0.72     (0.01     (0.57     1.24       0.47  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.29                 (0.11      
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                      (0.44     (2.32      
 

Total distributions

          (0.29           (0.44     (2.43      
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 6.41     $ 6.33     $ 7.34     $ 7.35     $ 8.36     $ 9.55  
  Total return(c)     1.26     (9.82 )%      (0.14 )%      (6.93 )%      13.37     5.16
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 404     $ 1,888     $ 4,335     $ 8,547     $ 15,239     $ 20,123  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.02 %(d)      1.94     1.89     1.88     1.87     1.90
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    3.48 %(d)      3.19     2.67     2.39     2.27     2.20
 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

    (2.04 )%(d)      (1.54 )%      (0.11 )%      (0.41 )%      (0.84 )%      (0.88 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

                    349     272

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   65


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.93     $ 8.20     $ 8.11     $ 9.07     $ 10.15     $ 9.54  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.03     (0.03     0.08       0.05       0.04       0.03  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.16       (0.70     0.01       (0.57     1.41       0.58  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.13       (0.73     0.09       (0.52     1.45       0.61  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.54                 (0.21      
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                      (0.44     (2.32      
 

Total distributions

          (0.54           (0.44     (2.53      
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 7.06     $ 6.93     $ 8.20     $ 8.11     $ 9.07     $ 10.15  
  Total return(b)     1.88     (8.89 )%      1.11     (5.74 )%      14.59     6.38
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 3,912     $ 4,620     $ 13,006     $ 32,924     $ 114,953     $ 468,924  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.92 %(c)      0.81     0.77     0.73     0.73     0.75
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.33 %(c)      2.06     1.51     1.27     1.09     1.05
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.92 )%(c)      (0.43 )%      1.02     0.52     0.36     0.27
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

                    349     272

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

66   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.89     $ 8.12     $ 8.04     $ 9.02     $ 10.11     $ 9.52  
 

Net investment income (loss)(b)

    (0.04     (0.04     0.07       0.05       0.02       0.01  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.16       (0.69     0.01       (0.59     1.41       0.58  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.12       (0.73     0.08       (0.54     1.43       0.59  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.50                 (0.20      
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                      (0.44     (2.32      
 

Total distributions

          (0.50           (0.44     (2.52      
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 7.01     $ 6.89     $ 8.12     $ 8.04     $ 9.02     $ 10.11  
  Total return(c)     1.74     (8.97 )%      1.00     (5.99 )%      14.47     6.18
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 1,824     $ 2,096     $ 3,911     $ 9,092     $ 8,910     $ 5,733  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.04 %(d)      0.93     0.88     0.88     0.86     0.90
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.45 %(d)      2.19     1.66     1.39     1.28     1.20
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.04 )%(d)      (0.52 )%      0.91     0.61     0.20     0.10
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

                    349     272

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.90     $ 8.17     $ 8.09     $ 9.05     $ 10.15     $ 9.54  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.03     (0.04     0.09       0.07       0.02       0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.16       (0.69     (0.01     (0.59     1.42       0.59  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.13       (0.73     0.08       (0.52     1.44       0.61  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.54                 (0.22      
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                      (0.44     (2.32      
 

Total distributions

          (0.54           (0.44     (2.54      
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 7.03     $ 6.90     $ 8.17     $ 8.09     $ 9.05     $ 10.15  
  Total return(b)     2.03     (8.88 )%      0.99     (5.75 )%      14.48     6.38
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 21,967     $ 19,963     $ 22,670     $ 50,199     $ 3,074     $ 10  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.91 %(c)      0.81     0.74     0.72     0.72     0.77
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.32 %(c)      2.08     1.52     1.24     1.27     1.02
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.91 )%(c)      (0.46 )%      1.05     0.82     0.22     0.24
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

                    349     272

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

68   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.68     $ 7.78     $ 7.75     $ 8.75     $ 9.89     $ 9.36  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.05     (0.08     0.03       0.01       (0.03     (0.04
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.15       (0.66     (b)      (0.57     1.37       0.57  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.10       (0.74     0.03       (0.56     1.34       0.53  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.36                 (0.16      
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                      (0.44     (2.32      
 

Total distributions

          (0.36           (0.44     (2.48      
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 6.78     $ 6.68     $ 7.78     $ 7.75     $ 8.75     $ 9.89  
  Total return(c)     1.65     (9.53 )%      0.39     (6.40 )%      13.89     5.65
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 12     $ 24     $ 53     $ 13     $ 13     $ 12  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.54 %(d)      1.46     1.36     1.38     1.36     1.40
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.96 %(d)      2.71     2.16     1.88     1.77     1.71
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.54 )%(d)      (1.10 )%      0.42     0.11     (0.33 )%      (0.39 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

                    349     272

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     April 18, 2018*
to December 31,
2018
 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.91     $ 8.19     $ 8.10     $ 8.85  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.03     (0.04     0.08       0.05  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.16       (0.70     0.01       (0.36
 

Total from investment operations

    0.13       (0.74     0.09       (0.31
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.54            
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                      (0.44
 

Total distributions

          (0.54           (0.44
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 7.04     $ 6.91     $ 8.19     $ 8.10  
  Total return(b)     2.03     (8.95 )%      1.11     (3.51 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 12     $ 12     $ 13     $ 13  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.90 %(c)      0.80     0.74     0.77 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.32 %(c)      2.08     1.56     1.36 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.91 )%(c)      (0.46 )%      0.99     0.83 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

               

 

  *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

70   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.12     $ 9.61     $ 10.03     $ 10.30     $ 10.12     $ 10.21  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.08     (0.12     0.01       (0.02     (0.10     (0.14
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.42       0.76       0.23       (0.23     0.33       0.05  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.34       0.64       0.24       (0.25     0.23       (0.09
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

                (0.59                  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.13     (0.07     (0.02     (0.05      
 

Total distributions

          (0.13     (0.66     (0.02     (0.05      
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.46     $ 10.12     $ 9.61     $ 10.03     $ 10.30     $ 10.12  
  Total return(b)     3.46     6.62     2.28     (2.37 )%      2.29     (0.88 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 14,325     $ 11,964     $ 7,712     $ 8,622     $ 7,711     $ 23,174  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.57 %(c)      1.48     1.49     1.47     1.55     1.55
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.60 %(c)      1.63     1.64     1.62     1.75     1.74
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.62 )%(c)      (1.21 )%      0.06     (0.19 )%      (1.02 )%      (1.33 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

                        529

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   71


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.52     $ 9.11     $ 9.56     $ 9.88     $ 9.79     $ 9.95  
 

Net investment loss(a)

    (0.12     (0.18     (0.07     (0.09     (0.17     (0.21
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.40       0.72       0.21       (0.21     0.31       0.05  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.28       0.54       0.14       (0.30     0.14       (0.16
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

                (0.52                  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.13     (0.07     (0.02     (0.05      
 

Total distributions

          (0.13     (0.59     (0.02     (0.05      
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.80     $ 9.52     $ 9.11     $ 9.56     $ 9.88     $ 9.79  
  Total return(b)     2.94     5.88     1.51     (3.08 )%      1.44     (1.60 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 3,641     $ 3,335     $ 3,279     $ 3,281     $ 3,480     $ 4,054  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.32 %(c)      2.22     2.24     2.22     2.29     2.31
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.35 %(c)      2.37     2.39     2.37     2.48     2.49
 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

    (2.37 )%(c)      (1.92 )%      (0.69 )%      (0.95 )%      (1.72 )%      (2.09 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

                        529

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

72   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.43     $ 9.87     $ 10.28     $ 10.52     $ 10.29     $ 10.36  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.07     (0.07     0.04       0.02       (0.06     (0.10
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.44       0.76       0.25       (0.24     0.34       0.04  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.37       0.69       0.29       (0.22     0.28       (0.06
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

                (0.63                 (0.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.13     (0.07     (0.02     (0.05      
 

Total distributions

          (0.13     (0.70     (0.02     (0.05     (0.01
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.80     $ 10.43     $ 9.87     $ 10.28     $ 10.52     $ 10.29  
  Total return(b)     3.64     6.95     2.82     (2.13 )%      2.73     (0.57 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 53,321     $ 49,052     $ 90,623     $ 83,425     $ 163,971     $ 110,763  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.20 %(c)      1.07     1.11     1.07     1.14     1.16
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.23 %(c)      1.24     1.26     1.22     1.33     1.34
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.25 )%(c)      (0.74 )%      0.42     0.16     (0.54 )%      (0.94 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

                        529

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   73


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.32     $ 9.77     $ 10.19     $ 10.44     $ 10.23     $ 10.30  
 

Net investment income (loss)(b)

    (0.07     (0.10     0.03       0.01       (0.06     (0.11
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.43       0.78       0.23       (0.24     0.32       0.04  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.36       0.68       0.26       (0.23     0.26       (0.07
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

                (0.61                  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.13     (0.07     (0.02     (0.05      
 

Total distributions

          (0.13     (0.68     (0.02     (0.05      
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.68     $ 10.32     $ 9.77     $ 10.19     $ 10.44     $ 10.23  
  Total return(c)     3.49     6.92     2.60     (2.24 )%      2.55     (0.68 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 133,957     $ 149,762     $ 106,968     $ 105,393     $ 106,431     $ 20,181  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.32 %(d)      1.22     1.24     1.22     1.26     1.31
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.35 %(d)      1.38     1.39     1.37     1.45     1.49
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.37 )%(d)      (0.96 )%      0.31     0.06     (0.60 )%      (1.09 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

                        529

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

74   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     May 1, 2018*
to December 31,
2018
 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.44     $ 9.87     $ 10.29     $ 10.36  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.07     (0.08     0.05       0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.44       0.78       0.23       (0.07
 

Total from investment operations

    0.37       0.70       0.28       (0.05
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

                (0.63      
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.13     (0.07     (0.02
 

Total distributions

          (0.13     (0.70     (0.02
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.81     $ 10.44     $ 9.87     $ 10.29  
  Total return(b)     3.64     7.05     2.72     (0.52 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 56,918     $ 55,439     $ 51,499     $ 50,649  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.19 %(c)      1.08     1.09     1.12 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.22 %(c)      1.24     1.23     1.27 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.24 )%(c)      (0.79 )%      0.47     0.31 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

               

 

  *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.92     $ 9.45     $ 9.87     $ 10.16     $ 10.00     $ 10.12  
 

Net investment loss(a)

    (0.09     (0.13     (0.02     (0.04     (0.12     (0.16
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.41       0.73       0.23       (0.23     0.33       0.04  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.32       0.60       0.21       (0.27     0.21       (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

                (0.56                  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.13     (0.07     (0.02     (0.05      
 

Total distributions

          (0.13     (0.63     (0.02     (0.05      
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.24     $ 9.92     $ 9.45     $ 9.87     $ 10.16     $ 10.00  
  Total return(b)     3.23     6.30     2.14     (2.70 )%      2.11     (1.18 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 439     $ 504     $ 539     $ 584     $ 595     $ 309  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.82 %(c)      1.72     1.74     1.72     1.79     1.81
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.85 %(c)      1.87     1.89     1.87     1.98     1.99
 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

    (1.87 )%(c)      (1.41 )%      (0.19 )%      (0.44 )%      (1.19 )%      (1.59 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

                        529

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     April 18, 2018*
to December 31,
2018
 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.42     $ 9.86     $ 10.28     $ 10.56  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.06     (0.08     0.05       0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.43       0.77       0.23       (0.28
 

Total from investment operations

    0.37       0.69       0.28       (0.26
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

                (0.63      
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.13     (0.07     (0.02
 

Total distributions

          (0.13     (0.70     (0.02
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.79     $ 10.42     $ 9.86     $ 10.28  
  Total return(b)     3.65     6.95     2.71     (2.50 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 11     $ 71     $ 166     $ 429  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.17 %(c)      1.08     1.09     1.12 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.22 %(c)      1.24     1.23     1.27 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.21 )%(c)      (0.84 )%      0.49     0.32 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

               

 

  *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The following table lists those series of the Trust that are included in this report (collectively, the “Funds” or individually a “Fund”), along with their corresponding share classes and respective diversification status under the Act:

 

Fund      Share Classes Offered   

Diversified/

Non-diversified

Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia and Managed Futures Strategy

     A, C, Institutional, Investor, R6, R and P    Diversified

Class A Shares of the Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia and Managed Futures Strategy Funds are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class C Shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00%, which is imposed on redemptions made within 12 months of purchase. Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares are not subject to a sales charge.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”), serves as Investment Adviser to the Funds pursuant to management agreements (the “Agreements”) with the Trust.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and require management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions. Each Fund is an investment company under GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies.

A.  Basis of Consolidation for Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia and Managed Futures Strategy Funds — Cayman Commodity-ART, LLC., Cayman Commodity-AP, LLC., and Cayman Commodity-MFS, LLC. (each a “Subsidiary” and collectively, the “Subsidiaries”), Cayman Islands exempted companies, are currently wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia and Managed Futures Strategy Funds, respectively. The Subsidiaries act as investment vehicles for the Funds to enable the Funds to gain exposure to certain types of commodity-linked derivative instruments. The Funds are the sole shareholders of the Subsidiaries, and it is intended that each Fund will remain the sole shareholder and will continue to control its respective Subsidiary. All inter-fund balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

As of June 30, 2021, the Fund and Subsidiary net assets were as follows:

 

Fund         Fund Net Assets        Subsidiary Net
Assets
       % Represented
by Subsidiary’s
Net Assets
 

Absolute Return Tracker

       $ 3,608,429,045        $ 19,648,745          1

Alternative Premia

         34,543,454          7,477,969          22  

Managed Futures Strategy

         262,611,688          53,262,052          20  

B.  Investment Valuation — The Funds’ valuation policy is to value investments at fair value.

C.  Investment Income and Investments — Investment income includes interest income, dividend income, and securities lending income, if any. Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recognized on ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, as soon as such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received.

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost. Investment transactions are recorded on the following business day for daily net asset value (“NAV”) calculations. Investment income is recorded net of any foreign withholding taxes, less any amounts reclaimable. The Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and is payable upon sale of such investments. Distributions received from the Funds’ investments in United States (“U.S.”) real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) may be characterized as ordinary income, net capital gain and/or a return of capital. A return of capital is recorded by the Funds as a reduction to the cost basis of the REIT.

For derivative contracts, realized gains and losses are recorded upon settlement of the contract. Upfront payments, if any, are made or received upon entering into a swap agreement and are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Upfront payments are recognized over the contract’s term/event as realized gains or losses, with the exception of forward starting swap contracts whose realized gains or losses are recognized from the effective start date.

D.  Class Allocations and Expenses — Investment income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), if any, and non-class specific expenses of each Fund are allocated daily based upon the proportion of net assets of each class. Non-class specific expenses directly incurred by a Fund are charged to that Fund, while such expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated across the applicable Funds on a straight-line and/or pro-rata basis depending upon the nature of the expenses. Class specific expenses, where applicable, are borne by the respective share classes and include Distribution and Service, Transfer Agency and Service fees.

E.  Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, each Fund is not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gains distributions, if any, are declared and paid according to the following schedule:

 

Fund        

Income Distributions

Declared/Paid

   Capital Gains Distributions
Declared/Paid

Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia and Managed Futures  Strategy

       Annually    Annually

The Subsidiaries are classified as controlled foreign corporations under the Code. Therefore, the Funds are required to increase their taxable income by their share of their Subsidiaries’ income. Net losses of a Subsidiary cannot be deducted by the Funds in the current period nor carried forward to offset taxable income in future periods.

Net capital losses, if any, are carried forward to future fiscal years and may be used to the extent allowed by the Code to offset any future capital gains. Losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. Utilization of capital loss carryforwards will reduce the requirement of future capital gains distributions.

The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial reporting purposes is determined in accordance with federal income tax rules, which may differ from GAAP. The source of each Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from distributable earnings or capital. Certain components of the Funds’ net assets on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities reflect permanent GAAP/tax differences based on the appropriate tax character.

F.  Foreign Currency Translation — The accounting records and reporting currency of a Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rates at the close of each business day. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments is included within net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments. Changes in the value of other assets and liabilities as a result of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars on the date the transaction occurred, the effects of which are included within net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

U.S. GAAP defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price); the Funds’ policy is to use the market approach. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls shall be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The levels used for classifying investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these investments. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2 — Quoted prices in markets that are not active or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, volatility and credit spreads), either directly or indirectly;

Level 3 — Prices or valuations that require significant unobservable inputs (including GSAM’s assumptions in determining fair value measurement).

The Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) has approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Funds, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Trustees have delegated to GSAM day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Funds’ investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

A.  Level 1 and Level 2 Fair Value Investments The valuation techniques and significant inputs used in determining the fair values for investments classified as Level 1 and Level 2 are as follows:

Equity Securities — Equity securities traded on a U.S. securities exchange or the NASDAQ system, or those located on certain foreign exchanges, including but not limited to the Americas, are valued daily at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded. If there is no sale or official closing price or such price is believed by GSAM to not represent fair value, equity securities will be valued at the valid closing bid price for long positions and at the valid closing ask price for short positions (i.e. where there is sufficient volume, during normal exchange trading hours). If no valid bid/ask price is available, the equity security will be valued pursuant to the Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. To the extent these investments are actively traded, they are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, otherwise they are generally classified as Level 2. Certain equity securities containing unique attributes may be classified as Level 2.

Unlisted equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last sale price on the valuation date, or if no sale occurs, at the last bid price for long positions or the last ask price for short positions, and are generally classified as Level 2. Securities traded on certain foreign securities exchanges are valued daily at fair value determined by an independent fair value service (if available) under Fair Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. The independent fair value service takes into account multiple factors including, but not limited to, movements in the securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign currency exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign securities exchange. These investments are generally classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Underlying Funds (including Money Market Funds) — Underlying funds (“Underlying Funds”) include other investment companies and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). Investments in the Underlying Funds (except ETFs) are valued at the NAV per share on the day of valuation. ETFs are valued daily at the last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which the investment is traded. Because the Funds invest in Underlying Funds that fluctuate in value, the Funds’ shares

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

will correspondingly fluctuate in value. To the extent these investments are actively traded, they are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, otherwise they are generally classified as Level 2. For information regarding an Underlying Fund’s accounting policies and investment holdings, please see the Underlying Fund’s shareholder report.

Derivative Contracts — A derivative is an instrument whose value is derived from underlying assets, indices, reference rates or a combination of these factors. A Fund enters into derivative transactions to hedge against changes in interest rates, securities prices, and/or currency exchange rates, to increase total return, or to gain access to certain markets or attain exposure to other underliers. For financial reporting purposes, cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of a Fund and cash collateral received, if any, is reported separately on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as receivables/payables for collateral on certain derivatives contracts. Non-cash collateral pledged by a Fund, if any, is noted in the Schedules of Investments.

Exchange-traded derivatives, including futures and options contracts, are generally valued at the last sale or settlement price on the exchange where they are principally traded. Exchange-traded options without settlement prices are generally valued at the midpoint of the bid and ask prices on the exchange where they are principally traded (or, in the absence of two way trading, at the last bid price for long positions and the last ask price for short positions). Exchange-traded derivatives typically fall within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) and centrally cleared derivatives are valued using market transactions and other market evidence, including market-based inputs to models, calibration to market-clearing transactions, broker or dealer quotations, or other alternative pricing sources. Where models are used, the selection of a particular model to value OTC and centrally cleared derivatives depends upon the contractual terms of, and specific risks inherent in, the instrument, as well as the availability of pricing information in the market. Valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility, voluntary and involuntary prepayment rates, loss severity rates and correlations of such inputs. For OTC and centrally cleared derivatives that trade in liquid markets, model inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment. OTC and centrally cleared derivatives are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy when significant inputs are corroborated by market evidence.

i.  Forward Contracts — A forward contract is a contract between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a future date. A forward contract settlement can occur on a cash or delivery basis. Forward contracts are marked-to-market daily using independent vendor prices, and the change in value, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Cash and certain investments may be used to collateralize forward contracts.

A forward foreign currency exchange contract is a forward contract in which a Fund agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of one currency for another, at a pre-determined price at a future date. All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked to market daily by using the outright forward rates or interpolating based upon maturity dates, where available. Non-deliverable forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled with the counterparty in cash without the delivery of foreign currency.

ii.  Futures Contracts — Futures contracts are contracts to buy or sell a standardized quantity of a specified commodity or security. Upon entering into a futures contract, a Fund deposits cash or securities in an account on behalf of the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments are made or received by a Fund equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable with a corresponding offset to unrealized gains or losses.

iii.  Options — When a Fund writes call or put options, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written. Swaptions are options on swap contracts.

Upon the purchase of a call option or a put option by a Fund, the premium paid is recorded as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option. Certain options may be purchased with premiums to be determined on a future date. The premiums for these options are based upon implied volatility parameters at specified terms.

iv.  Swap Contracts Bilateral swap contracts are agreements in which a Fund and a counterparty agree to exchange periodic payments on a specified notional amount or make a net payment upon termination. Bilateral swap transactions are

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

privately negotiated in the OTC market and payments are settled through direct payments between a Fund and the counterparty. By contrast, certain swap transactions are subject to mandatory central clearing. These swaps are executed through a derivatives clearing member (“DCM”), acting in an agency capacity, and submitted to a central counterparty (“CCP”) (“centrally cleared swaps”), in which case all payments are settled with the CCP through the DCM. Swaps are marked-to-market daily using pricing vendor quotations, counterparty or clearinghouse prices or model prices, and the change in value, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Upon entering into a swap contract, a Fund is required to satisfy an initial margin requirement by delivering cash or securities to the counterparty (or in some cases, segregated in a triparty account on behalf of the counterparty), which can be adjusted by any mark-to-market gains or losses pursuant to bilateral or centrally cleared arrangements. For centrally cleared swaps the daily change in valuation, if any, is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin.

An interest rate swap is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified intervals, based upon or calculated by reference to changes in interest rates on a specified notional principal amount. The payment flows are usually netted against each other, with the difference being paid by one party to the other.

A credit default swap is an agreement that involves one party (the buyer of protection) making a stream of payments to another party (the seller of protection) in exchange for the right to receive protection on a reference security or obligation, including a group of assets or exposure to the performance of an index. A Fund’s investment in credit default swaps may involve greater risks than if the Fund had invested in the referenced obligation directly. Credit events are contract specific but may include bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring and obligation acceleration. If a Fund buys protection through a credit default swap and no credit event occurs, its payments are limited to the periodic payments previously made to the counterparty. Upon the occurrence of a specified credit event, a Fund, as a buyer of credit protection, is entitled to receive an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver to the seller the defaulted reference obligation in a physically settled trade. A Fund may also receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap reduced by the recovery value of the reference obligation in a cash settled trade.

As a seller of protection, a Fund generally receives a payment stream throughout the term of the swap, provided that there is no credit event. In addition, if a Fund sells protection through a credit default swap, a Fund could suffer a loss because the value of the referenced obligation and the premium payments received may be less than the notional amount of the swap paid to the buyer of protection. Upon the occurrence of a specified credit event, a Fund, as a seller of credit protection, may be required to take possession of the defaulted reference obligation and pay the buyer an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap in a physically settled trade. A Fund may also pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap reduced by the recovery value of the reference obligation in a cash settled trade. Recovery values are at times established through the credit event auction process in which market participants are ensured that a transparent price has been set for the defaulted security or obligation. In addition, a Fund is entitled to a return of any assets, which have been pledged as collateral to the counterparty upon settlement.

The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that a Fund as seller of protection could be required to make under a credit default swap would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the agreement. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations or net amounts received from a settlement of a credit default swap for the same reference security or obligation where a Fund bought credit protection.

A total return swap is an agreement that gives a Fund the right to receive or pay the appreciation or depreciation, as applicable, in the value of a specified security, an index, a basket of securities or indices or other instrument in return for a fee paid to the counterparty, which will typically be an agreed upon interest rate. If the underlying asset declines in value over the term of the swap, a Fund may also be required to pay the dollar value of that decline to the counterparty.

B.  Level 3 Fair Value Investments — To the extent that significant inputs to valuation models and other alternative pricing sources are unobservable, or if quotations are not readily available, or if GSAM believes that such quotations do not accurately reflect fair value, the fair value of a Fund’s investments may be determined under Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees. GSAM, consistent with its procedures and applicable regulatory guidance, may make an adjustment to the most recent valuation prices of either domestic or foreign securities in light of significant events to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the

 

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securities at the time of determining a Fund’s NAV To the extent investments are valued using single source broker quotations obtained directly from the broker or passed through from third party pricing vendors, such investments are classified as Level 3 investments.

C.  Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Funds’ investments and derivatives classified in the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2021:

ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Africa

   $ 3,225        $ 666,532        $         —  

Asia

     946,933          19,687,790           

Australia and Oceania

              178,505           

Europe

     9,437,731          76,154,179           

North America

     959,476,356          4,039,774           

South America

              46,529           

Exchange Traded Funds

     745,874,608                    

Investment Company

     1,585,357,468                    

Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle

     77,778,706                    
Total    $ 3,378,875,027        $ 100,773,309        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(b)

   $        $ 1,059,538        $  

Futures Contracts(b)

     4,420,667                    

Credit Default Swap Contracts(b)

              4,308,803           

Total Return Swap Contracts(b)

              13,974,284           

Purchased Options Contracts

     183,095                    
Total    $ 4,603,762        $ 19,342,625        $  
Liabilities             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(b)

   $        $ (374,250      $  

Futures Contracts(b)

     (10,456,557                  

Total Return Swap Contracts(b)

              (8,145,302         

Written Options Contracts

     (180,670                  
Total    $ (10,637,227      $ (8,519,552      $  

 

(a)   Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of NAV. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile. The Funds utilize fair value model prices provided by an independent third party (fair value) service for certain international equity securities, resulting in a Level 2 classification.
(b)   Amount shown represents unrealized gain (loss) at period end.

 

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ALTERNATIVE PREMIA             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Investment Company

   $ 21,202,425        $         —        $         —  
Derivative Type                            
Assets             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(b)

   $        $ 80,317        $         —  

Futures Contracts(b)

     2,735,010                    

Credit Default Swap Contracts(b)

              20,930           

Total Return Swap Contracts(b)

              478,346           

Purchased Options Contracts

     184,400                    
Total    $ 2,919,410        $ 579,593        $  
Liabilities(b)             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $        $ (115,818      $  

Futures Contracts

     (2,206,751                  

Total Return Swap Contracts

              (327,233         
Total    $ (2,206,751      $ (443,051      $  
MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Investment Company

   $ 171,144,776        $        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets(b)             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $        $ 2,135,238        $  

Futures Contracts

     2,583,174                    

Interest Rate Swap Contracts

              3,344,979           
Total    $ 2,583,174        $ 5,480,217        $  
Liabilities(b)             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $        $ (5,185,795      $  

Futures Contracts

     (2,014,798                  

Interest Rate Swap Contracts

              (2,297,117         
Total    $ (2,014,798      $ (7,482,912      $  

 

(a)   Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of NAV. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile. The Funds utilize fair value model prices provided by an independent third party (fair value) service for certain international equity securities, resulting in a Level 2 classification.
(b)   Amount shown represents unrealized gain (loss) at period end.

For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Consolidated Schedules of Investments.

 

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4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES

 

The following tables set forth, by certain risk types, the gross value of derivative contracts (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) as of June 30, 2021. These instruments were used as part of the Funds’ investment strategies and to obtain and/or manage exposure related to the risks below. The values in the tables below exclude the effects of cash collateral received or posted pursuant to these derivative contracts, and therefore are not representative of the Funds’ net exposure.

Absolute Return Tracker         
Risk    Consolidated
Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
   Assets      Consolidated
Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
   Liabilities  

Commodity

   Receivable for unrealized gain on swap contracts and variation margin on futures contracts    $ 2,845,708 (a)     Variation margin on futures contracts    $ (2,639,520) (a) 

Credit

   Variation margin on swap contracts      4,308,803 (a)           

Currency

   Receivable for unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      1,059,538      Payable for unrealized loss on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      (374,250)  

Equity

   Receivable for unrealized gain on swap contracts, Purchased options at value and variation margin on futures contracts      15,291,394 (a)     Payable for unrealized loss on swap contracts, Written options at value and variation margin on futures contracts      (15,966,465) (a)(b) 

Interest Rate

   Variation margin on futures contracts      440,944 (a)     Variation margin on futures contracts      (176,544) (a) 
Total         $ 23,946,387           $ (19,156,779)  
Alternative Premia         
Risk    Consolidated
Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
   Assets(a)      Consolidated
Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
   Liabilities(a)  

Commodity

   Variation margin on futures contracts    $ 2,015,608      Variation margin on futures contracts    $ (1,870,334)  

Credit

   Variation margin on swap contracts      20,930            

Currency

   Receivable for unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and variation margin on futures contracts      291,015      Payable for unrealized loss on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and variation margin on futures contracts      (199,602)  

Equity

   Receivable for unrealized gain on swap contracts, Purchased options at value and variation margin on futures contracts      1,089,054      Payable for unrealized loss on swap contracts and variation margin on futures contracts      (362,554) (b) 

Interest Rate

   Variation margin on futures contracts      82,396      Variation margin on futures contracts      (217,312)  
Total         $ 3,499,003           $ (2,649,802)  

 

(a)   Includes unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swap contracts described in the Additional Investment Information sections of the Consolidated Schedules of Investments. Only the variation margin as of June 30, 2021 is reported within the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(b)   Aggregate of amounts include $8,145,302 and $327,233 for the Absolute Return Tracker and Alternative Premia Funds, respectively, which represent the payments to be made pursuant to bilateral agreements should counterparties exercise their “right to terminate” provisions based on, among others, the Fund’s performance, their failure to pay on their obligations or failure to pledge collateral. Such amounts do not include incremental charges directly associated with the close-out of the agreements. They also do not reflect the fair value of any assets pledged as collateral which, through the daily margining process, substantially offsets the aforementioned amounts and for which a Fund is entitled to a full return.

 

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4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

Managed Futures Strategy         
Risk    Consolidated
Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
   Assets      Consolidated
Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
   Liabilities  

Commodity

   Variation margin on futures contracts    $ 1,385,387 (a)     Variation margin on futures contracts    $ (1,265,137) (a) 

Currency

   Receivable for unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      2,135,238      Payable for unrealized loss on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      (5,185,795)  

Equity

   Variation margin on futures contracts      1,197,787 (a)     Variation margin on futures contracts      (749,661) (a) 

Interest Rate

   Variation margin on swap contracts      3,344,979 (a)     Variation margin on swap contracts      (2,297,117) (a) 
Total         $ 8,063,391           $ (9,497,710)  

 

(a)   Includes unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swap contracts described in the Additional Investment Information sections of the Consolidated Schedules of Investments. Only the variation margin as of June 30, 2021, is reported within the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables set forth, by certain risk types, the Funds’ gains (losses) related to these derivatives and their indicative volumes for the six months ended June 30, 2021. These gains (losses) should be considered in the context that these derivative contracts may have been executed to create investment opportunities and/or economically hedge certain investments, and accordingly, certain gains (losses) on such derivative contracts may offset certain (losses) gains attributable to investments. These gains (losses) are included in “Net realized gain (loss)” or “Net change in unrealized gain (loss)” on the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

Absolute Return Tracker      
Risk    Consolidated Statements of Operations   Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)

Commodity

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and swap contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and swap contracts   $ 6,371,776     $ (2,264,340 )

Credit

   Net realized gain (loss) from swap contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on swap contracts   20,534,613       (12,144,259 )

Currency

   Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency exchange contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts   (3,568,456)       (713,626 )

Equity

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts, purchased options, swap contracts and written options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts, purchased options, swap contracts and written options   23,771,270       (3,741,076 )

Interest rate

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts   (12,378,980)       (916,815 )
Total        $34,730,223     $ (19,780,116 )

 

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Alternative Premia      
Risk    Consolidated
Statements of Operations
  Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)

Commodity

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts   $ 108,076     $ 94,606

Credit

   Net realized gain (loss) from swap contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on swap contracts   10,687       18,018

Currency

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and forward foreign currency exchange contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and forward foreign currency exchange contracts   235,004       32,643

Equity

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts, purchased options and swap contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts, purchased options and swap contracts   (18,094)       287,332

Interest rate

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts   204,034       (157,943 )
Total        $ 539,707     $ 274,656
Managed Futures Strategy      
Risk    Consolidated Statements of Operations   Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)

Commodity

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts   $7,568,466     $ (2,216,850 )

Currency

   Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency exchange contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts   4,002,446       (5,648,360 )

Equity

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts   11,156,921       (1,429,319 )

Interest rate

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and swap contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and swap contracts   759,983       (3,145,070 )
Total        $23,487,816     $ (12,439,599 )

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the relevant values for each derivative type were as follows:

 

         Average number of Contracts or Notional Amounts(1)  
Fund         Futures
Contracts
       Forward
Contracts
       Swap Agreements        Purchased
Options
       Written
Options
 

Absolute Return Tracker

         12,734        $ 285,021,622        $ 978,582,478          1,201          845  

Alternative Premia

         2,094          19,041,790          135,481,544          906           

Managed Futures Strategy

         6,013          406,516,247          5,012,482,403                    

 

(1)   Amounts disclosed represent average number of contracts for futures contracts, purchased options and written options, notional amounts for forward contracts and swap contracts, based on absolute values, which is indicative of volume of this derivative type, for the months that each Fund held such derivatives during the six months ended June 30, 2021.

 

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4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help a Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, a Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivatives counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between a Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives (including forward foreign currency exchange contracts, and certain options and swaps), and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of a default (close-out netting) or similar event, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty.

Collateral and margin requirements differ between exchange traded derivatives and OTC derivatives. Margin requirements are established by the broker or clearing house for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives (financial futures contracts, options and centrally cleared swaps) pursuant to governing agreements for those instrument types. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract-specific for OTC derivatives. For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked to market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral currently pledged by a Fund and the counterparty. Additionally, a Fund may be required to post initial margin to the counterparty, the terms of which would be outlined in the confirmation of the OTC transaction.

Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a counterparty must exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold before a transfer is required to be made. To the extent amounts due to a Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. A Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that the Investment Adviser believes to be of good standing and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

Additionally, the netting of assets and liabilities and the offsetting of collateral pledged or received are based on contractual netting/set-off provisions in the ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreements. However, in the event of a default or insolvency of a counterparty, a court could determine that such rights are not enforceable due to the restrictions or prohibitions against the right of setoff that may be imposed in accordance with a particular jurisdiction’s bankruptcy or insolvency laws.

The following tables set forth the Funds’ net exposure for derivative instruments that are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements as of June 30, 2021:

Alternative Premia

 

              
            Derivative Assets(1)      Derivative Liabilities(1)      Net Derivative
Assets
(Liabilities)
     Collateral
(Received)
Pledged(1)
     Net
Amount(2)
 
Counterparty            Forwards      Swaps      Forwards      Swaps  

Bank of America NA

            $      $ 317,142             $ (292,337    $ 24,805      $      $ 24,805  

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA

                     161,204               (34,896      126,308               126,308  

Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.

              80,317               (115,818             (35,501      10,000        (45,501

Total

            $ 80,317      $ 478,346      $ (115,818    $ (327,233    $ 115,612      $ 10,000      $ 105,612  

 

(1)   Gross amounts available for offset but not netted in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(2)   Net amount represents the net amount due (to) from counterparty in the event of a default based on the contractual set-off rights under the agreement.
Managed Futures Strategy

 

                   
              Derivative
Assets(1)
       Derivative
Liabilities(1)
       Net
Derivative
Assets
(Liabilities)
       Collateral
(Received)
Pledged(1)
       Net
Amount(2)
 
Counterparty              Forwards        Forwards  

Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.

              $ 2,135,238        $ (5,185,795      $ (3,050,557        (3,050,557      $  

 

(1)   Gross amounts available for offset but not netted in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(2)   Net amount represents the net amount due (to) from counterparty in the event of a default based on the contractual set-off rights under the agreement.

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

 

A.  Management Agreement Under the Agreement, GSAM manages the Funds, subject to the general supervision of the Trustees.

As compensation for the services rendered pursuant to the Agreement, the assumption of the expenses related thereto and administration of the Funds’ business affairs, including providing facilities, GSAM is entitled to a management fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, contractual and effective net management fees with GSAM were at the following rates:

 

           Contractual Management Rate            

Effective Net

Management
Rate^(1)

 
Fund           First
$1 billion
     Next
$1 billion
     Next
$3 billion
     Next
$3 billion
     Over
$8 billion
     Effective
Rate
 

Absolute Return Tracker

           0.70      0.63      0.60      0.59      0.53      0.64      0.62

Alternative Premia

           0.79        0.71        0.68        0.66        0.65        0.79        0.77  

Managed Futures Strategy

           1.00        0.90        0.86        0.84        0.82        1.00        0.97  

 

^   Effective Net Management Rate includes the impact of management fee waivers of affiliated underlying funds, if any. The Effective Net Management Rate may not correlate to the Contractual Management Rate as a result of management fee waivers that may be in effect from time to time.
(1)   Reflects combined management fees paid to GSAM under the Agreement and the Funds’ Subsidiary Agreements (as defined below) after the waivers.

GSAM also provides management services to the Subsidiaries pursuant to a Subsidiary Management Agreement (the “Subsidiary Agreement”) and is entitled to a management fee accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of 0.42% of each Subsidiary’s average daily net assets. In consideration of the Subsidiary’s management fee, and for as long as the Subsidiary Agreement remains in effect, GSAM has contractually agreed to waive irrevocably a portion of each Fund’s management fee in an amount equal to the management fee accrued and paid to GSAM by the Subsidiary under the Subsidiary Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, GSAM waived $36,165, $14,757 and $112,657 of each Fund’s management fee for Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia and Managed Futures Strategy Funds, respectively.

The Funds invest in Institutional Shares of the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, which is an affiliated Underlying Fund. GSAM has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee payable by the Funds in an amount equal to the management fee it earns as an investment adviser to the affiliated Underlying Fund in which the Funds invest, except those management fees it earns from the Funds’ investments of cash collateral received in connection with securities lending transactions in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, GSAM waived $308,760, $4,096 and $34,743 of the Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia and Managed Futures Strategy Funds’ management fees, respectively.

B.  Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Plans — The Trust, on behalf of Class A and Class R Shares of each applicable Fund, has adopted Distribution and Service Plans subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Service Plans, Goldman Sachs, which serves as distributor (the “Distributor”), is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution services and personal and account maintenance services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers. These fees are equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A or Class R Shares of the Funds, as set forth below.

The Trust, on behalf of Class C Shares of each applicable Fund, has adopted a Distribution Plan subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution Plan, Goldman Sachs as Distributor is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for

 

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distribution services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers. These fees are equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares of the Funds, as set forth below.

 

     Distribution and/or Service Plan Rates  
      Class A*      Class C      Class R*  

Distribution and/or Service Plan

     0.25      0.75      0.50

 

*   With respect to Class A and Class R Shares, the Distributor at its discretion may use compensation for distribution services paid under the Distribution Plan to compensate service organizations for personal and account maintenance services and expenses as long as such total compensation does not exceed the maximum cap on “service fees” imposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

C.  Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Funds pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class A Shares’ front end sales charge and Class C Shares’ CDSC. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs retained the following amounts:

 

         Front End
Sales Charge
       Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge
 
Fund         Class A        Class C  

Absolute Return Tracker

       $ 3,438        $  

Alternative Premia

                     

Managed Futures Strategy

         235           

D.  Service Plan — The Trust, on behalf of each applicable Fund, has adopted a Service Plan to allow Class C Shares to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing varying levels of personal and account maintenance services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service Plan provides for compensation to the service organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares of the Funds.

E.  Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Funds for a fee pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.16% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares; 0.03% of the average daily net assets of Class R6 and Class P Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional Shares.

F.  Other Expense Agreements and Affiliated Transactions — GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Funds (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees and shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of each Fund. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Funds are not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. The Other Expense limitations as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets for the Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia and Managed Futures Strategy Funds are 0.014%, 0.114% and 0.254%, respectively. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2022, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees. The Subsidiaries also pay certain other expenses, including service and custody fees. GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit each Subsidiary’s expenses (excluding management fees) to 0.004% of the Subsidiary’s average daily net assets for the Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia and Managed Futures Strategy Funds. In addition, the Funds have entered into certain offset arrangements with the custodian and the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Funds’ expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows:

 

Fund         Management
Fee Waiver
       Other Expense
Reimbursement
       Total Expense
Reductions
 

Absolute Return Tracker

       $ 344,925        $ 481,300        $ 826,225  

Alternative Premia

         18,853          229,376          248,229  

Managed Futures Strategy

         147,400          13,221          160,621  

G. Line of Credit Facility — As of June 30, 2021, the Funds participated in a $1,000,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the “facility”) together with other funds of the Trust and certain registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or its affiliates. This facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes, or to allow for an orderly liquidation of securities to meet redemption requests. The interest rate on borrowings is based on the federal funds rate. The facility also requires a fee to be paid by the Funds based on the amount of the commitment that has not been utilized. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Funds did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 26, 2021, the facility was $700,000,000.

H. Other Transactions with Affiliates — The following table provides information about the Funds’ investment in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2021:

 

Fund      Beginning
Value as of
December 31, 2020
     Purchases
at Cost
      

Proceeds

from Sales

     Ending
Value as of
June 30, 2021
       Shares as of
June 30, 2021
       Dividend
Income
 

Absolute Return Tracker

     $ 1,902,588,303      $ 852,577,485        $ (1,169,808,320    $ 1,585,357,468          1,585,357,468        $ 251,511  

Alternative Premia

       24,297,724        23,754,940          (26,850,239      21,202,425          21,202,425          11,718  

Managed Futures Strategy

       180,241,518        145,973,306          (155,070,048      171,144,776          171,144,776          86,135  

As of June 30, 2021, the following Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds Portfolios were beneficial owners of 5% or more of total outstanding shares of the following Funds:

 

Fund         Goldman Sachs
Balanced
Strategy Portfolio
       Goldman Sachs
Growth
Strategy Portfolio
       Goldman
Sachs Growth
and Income
Strategy Portfolio
       Goldman Sachs
Multi-strategy
Alternative Portfolio
 

Alternative Premia

         30               25        8

Managed Futures Strategy

         6          5          9           

As of June 30, 2021, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was the beneficial owner of the following Funds:

 

Fund         Class R        Class P  

Alternative Premia

         100        73

Managed Futures Strategy

                  100  

 

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June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

6. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

 

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the six months ended June 30, 2021, were as follows:

 

Fund         Purchases        Sales and Maturities  

Absolute Return Tracker

       $ 1,487,959,488        $ 1,167,099,714  

 

7. SECURITIES LENDING

Pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the terms and conditions contained therein, the Absolute Return Tracker Fund may lend its securities through a securities lending agent, Goldman Sachs Agency Lending (“GSAL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, to certain qualified borrowers including Goldman Sachs and affiliates. In accordance with the Fund’s securities lending procedures, the Fund receives cash collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund, at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Fund may experience delay in the recovery of its securities or incur a loss should the borrower of the securities breach its agreement with the Fund or become insolvent at a time when the collateral is insufficient to cover the cost of repurchasing securities on loan. Dividend income received from securities on loan may not be subject to withholding taxes and therefore withholding taxes paid may differ from the amounts listed in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and as such 1) the remaining contractual maturities of the outstanding securities lending transactions are considered to be overnight and continuous and 2) the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

The Absolute Return Tracker Fund invests the cash collateral received in connection with securities lending transactions in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (“Government Money Market Fund”), an affiliated series of the Goldman Sachs Trust. The Government Money Market Fund is registered under the Act as an open end investment company, is subject to Rule 2a-7 under the Act, and is managed by GSAM, for which GSAM may receive a management fee of up to 0.16% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Government Money Market Fund.

In the event of a default by a borrower with respect to any loan, GSAL will exercise any and all remedies provided under the applicable borrower agreement to make the Fund whole. These remedies include purchasing replacement securities by applying the collateral held from the defaulting broker against the purchase cost of the replacement securities. If GSAL is unable to purchase replacement securities, GSAL will indemnify the Fund by paying the Fund an amount equal to the market value of the securities loaned minus the value of cash collateral received from the borrower for the loan, subject to an exclusion for any shortfalls resulting from a loss of value in such cash collateral due to reinvestment risk. The Fund’s master netting agreements with certain borrowers provide the right, in the event of a default (including bankruptcy or insolvency), for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. However, in the event of a default by a borrower, a resolution authority could determine that such rights are not enforceable due to the restrictions or prohibitions against the right of set-off that may be imposed in accordance with a particular jurisdiction’s bankruptcy or insolvency laws. The Fund’s loaned securities were all subject to enforceable Securities Lending Agreements and the value of the collateral was at least equal to the value of the cash received. The amounts of the Fund’s overnight and continuous agreements, which represent the gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions outstanding as of June 30, 2021, are disclosed as “Payable upon return of securities loaned” on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities, where applicable.

Both the Absolute Return Tracker Fund and GSAL received compensation relating to the lending of the Fund’s securities. The amounts earned, if any, by the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2021, are reported under Investment Income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

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7. SECURITIES LENDING (continued)

 

The table below details securities lending activity with affiliates of Goldman Sachs:

 

         For the six months ended June 30, 2021        Amount Payable to
Goldman Sachs
Upon Return of
Securities Loaned as of
June 30, 2021
 
Fund         Earnings of GSAL
Relating to
Securities
Loaned
       Amount Received
by the Fund
from Lending to
Goldman Sachs
 

Absolute Return Tracker

       $ 8,815        $ 2,466        $ 15,269,300  

The following table provides information about the Fund’s investment in the Government Money Market Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2021:

 

Fund         Beginning
Value as of
December 31, 2020
       Purchases
at Cost
       Proceeds
from Sales
       Ending
Value as of
June 30, 2021
 

Absolute Return Tracker

       $ 2,117,550        $ 463,308,488        $ (387,647,332      $ 77,778,706  

 

8. TAX INFORMATION

As of the Funds’ most recent fiscal year end, December 31, 2020, the Funds’ capital loss carryforwards and certain timing differences, on a tax-basis were as follows:

 

        Absolute Return
Tracker
       Alternative
Premia
       Managed
Futures
Strategy
 

Capital loss carryforwards:

              

Perpetual Short-term

     $        $ (3,250,720      $         —  

Perpetual Long-term

                (1,086,453         

Total capital loss carryforwards

     $        $ (4,337,173      $  

Timing differences (Qualified Late year Loss Deferral, Real Estate Investment Trusts and Straddle Loss Deferral)

     $ (144,264,466      $ (759,742      $ (212,258

As of June 30, 2021, the Funds’ aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

        Absolute Return
Tracker
       Alternative
Premia
       Managed
Futures
Strategy
 

Tax cost

     $ 3,222,466,710        $ 21,710,422        $ 174,429,415  

Gross unrealized gain

       298,888,537          3,314,603          8,063,391  

Gross unrealized loss

       (41,706,911        (3,822,600        (11,348,030

Net unrealized gain (loss)

     $ 257,181,626        $ (507,997      $ (3,284,639

The difference between GAAP-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) is attributable primarily to wash sales, net mark to market gains (losses) on regulated futures, options and foreign currency contracts, and differences related to the tax treatment of swap transactions, underlying fund investments and passive foreign investment company investments.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

8. TAX INFORMATION (continued)

 

GSAM has reviewed the Funds’ tax positions for all open tax years (the current and prior three years, as applicable) and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Such open tax years remain subject to examination and adjustment by tax authorities.

 

9. OTHER RISKS

The Funds’ risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

Derivatives Risk — The Funds’ use of derivatives may result in loss. Derivative instruments, which may pose risks in addition to and greater than those associated with investing directly in securities, currencies or other instruments, may be illiquid or less liquid, volatile, difficult to price and leveraged so that small changes in the value of the underlying instruments may produce disproportionate losses to the Funds. Derivatives are also subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party in the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligation. The use of derivatives is a highly specialized activity that involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with investments in more traditional securities and instruments. Losses from derivatives can also result from a lack of correlation between changes in the value of derivative instruments and the portfolio assets (if any) being hedged.

Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk — Investing in foreign markets may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in the U.S. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which a Fund invests. The imposition of exchange controls (including repatriation restrictions), confiscation of assets and property, trade restrictions (including tariffs) and other government restrictions by the U.S. or other governments, or problems with registration, settlement or custody, may also result in losses. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which a Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent that a Fund also invests in securities of issuers located in emerging markets, these risks may be more pronounced.

Foreign Custody Risk — A Fund invests in foreign securities, and as such the Fund may hold such securities and cash with foreign banks, agents, and securities depositories appointed by the Fund’s custodian (each a “Foreign Custodian”). Some foreign custodians may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business. In some countries, Foreign Custodians may be subject to little or no regulatory oversight over, or independent evaluation of, their operations. Further, the laws of certain countries may place limitations on a Fund’s ability to recover its assets if a Foreign Custodian enters bankruptcy. Investments in emerging markets may be subject to even greater custody risks than investments in more developed markets. Custody services in emerging market countries are very often undeveloped and may be considerably less well regulated than in more developed countries, and thus may not afford the same level of investor protection as would apply in developed countries.

Interest Rate Risk — When interest rates increase, fixed income securities or instruments held by a Fund will generally decline in value. Long-term fixed income securities or instruments will normally have more price volatility because of this risk than short-term fixed income securities or instruments. The risks associated with changing interest rates may have unpredictable effects on the markets and a Fund’s investments. Fluctuations in interest rates may also affect the liquidity of fixed income securities and instruments held by the Funds.

Investments in Other Investment Companies Risk — As a shareholder of another investment company, including an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”), a Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any net management fees and other expenses paid by such other investment companies, in addition to the fees and expenses regularly borne by the Fund. ETFs are subject to risks that do not apply to conventional mutual funds, including but not limited to the following: (i) the market price of the ETF’s shares may trade at a premium or a discount to their NAV; and (ii) an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained.

 

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9. OTHER RISKS (continued)

 

Large Shareholder Transactions Risk — A Fund may experience adverse effects when certain large shareholders, such as other funds, institutional investors (including those trading by use of non-discretionary mathematical formulas), financial intermediaries (who may make investment decisions on behalf of underlying clients and/or include a Fund in their investment model), individuals, accounts and Goldman Sachs affiliates, purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of a Fund. Such large shareholder redemptions, which may occur rapidly or unexpectedly, may cause a Fund to sell portfolio securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, which may negatively impact a Fund’s NAV and liquidity. These transactions may also accelerate the realization of taxable income to shareholders if such sales of investments resulted in gains, and may also increase transaction costs. In addition, a large redemption could result in a Fund’s current expenses being allocated over a smaller asset base, leading to an increase in the Fund’s expense ratio. Similarly, large Fund share purchases may adversely affect a Fund’s performance to the extent that the Fund is delayed in investing new cash or otherwise maintains a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

Liquidity Risk — A Fund may make investments that are illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that a Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period or without significant dilution to remaining investors’ interests because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, a Fund may be forced to sell investments at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions. If a Fund is forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions, such sales may adversely affect the Fund’s NAV and dilute remaining investors’ interests. These risks may be more pronounced in connection with a Fund’s investments in securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. Redemptions by large shareholders may have a negative impact on a Fund’s liquidity.

Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, a Fund trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk). The value of the securities in which a Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Events such as war, acts of terrorism, social unrest, natural disasters, the spread of infectious illness or other public health threats could also significantly impact a Fund and its investments. Additionally, a Fund may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

Tax Risk — Historically, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued private letter rulings (“PLRs”) in which the IRS specifically concluded that income and gains from investments in commodity index-linked structured notes (the “Notes Rulings”) or a wholly-owned foreign subsidiary that invests in commodity-linked instruments are “qualifying income” for purposes of compliance with Subchapter M of the Code. The IRS has issued such PLRs to the Absolute Return Tracker and Alternative Premia Funds. Based on such rulings, these Funds may seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets through investments in commodity-linked notes and/or subsidiaries. The Managed Futures Strategy Fund has not received a PLR, and is not able to rely on PLRs issued to other taxpayers. The IRS recently issued final regulations that would generally treat the Funds’ income inclusion with respect to a subsidiary as qualifying income either if (A) there is a distribution out of the earnings and profits of a subsidiary that are attributable to such income inclusion, or (B) such inclusion is derived with respect to the Funds’ business of investing in stock, securities, or currencies.

The IRS also issued a revenue procedure, which states that the IRS will not in the future issue PLRs that would require a determination of whether an asset (such as a commodity index-linked note) is a “security” under the Investment Company Act of 1940. In connection with issuing such revenue procedure, the IRS has revoked the Notes Ruling on a prospective basis. In light of the revocation of the Notes Rulings, the Funds have limited their investments in commodity index-linked structured notes. The Managed Futures Strategy Fund has obtained an opinion of counsel that the Fund’s income from such investments should constitute “qualifying income.” However, no assurances can be provided that the IRS would not be able to successfully assert that the income from investments in the Subsidiary was not “qualifying income”, in which case the Fund would fail to qualify as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Code if over 10% of its gross income were derived from these investments. If a Fund failed to qualify as a RIC, it would be subject to federal and state income tax on all of its taxable income at regular corporate tax rates. This would significantly adversely affect the returns to, and could cause substantial losses for, Fund shareholders.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

10. INDEMNIFICATIONS

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents are indemnified, to the extent permitted by the Act and state law, against certain liabilities that may arise out of performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, GSAM believes the risk of loss under these arrangements to be remote.

 

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events after the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities date have been evaluated, and GSAM has concluded that there is no impact requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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12. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

     Absolute Return Tracker Fund  
  

 

 

 
     For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
  

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

     944,642     $ 9,369,999       2,774,357     $ 25,185,750  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 35,723       341,674  

Shares redeemed

     (1,260,616     (12,518,253     (4,982,130     (45,622,852
       (315,974     (3,148,254     (2,172,050     (20,095,428
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

     50,482       456,813       223,442       1,841,170  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 6,102       53,316  

Shares redeemed

     (249,163     (2,247,225     (953,536     (7,868,021
       (198,681     (1,790,412     (723,992     (5,973,535
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

     52,248,884       539,679,172       127,122,072       1,197,771,733  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 1,247,946       12,357,361  

Shares redeemed

     (53,418,611     (547,352,791     (129,284,677     (1,193,182,095
       (1,169,727     (7,673,619     (914,659     16,946,999  
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

     4,118,149       41,979,566       15,229,502       142,879,584  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 154,614       1,515,394  

Shares redeemed

     (7,074,704     (71,866,464     (28,969,064     (267,111,009
       (2,956,555     (29,886,898     (13,584,948     (122,716,031
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

     953,725       9,686,834       292,940       2,776,639  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 5,700       56,384  

Shares redeemed

     (156,516     (1,619,998     (319,576     (2,960,447
       797,209       8,066,836       (20,936     (127,424
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

     24,989       241,923       34,948       307,594  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 1,081       10,038  

Shares redeemed

     (32,029     (311,828     (125,366     (1,122,374
       (7,040     (69,905     (89,337     (804,742
Class P Shares         

Shares sold

     2,526,480       25,976,158       4,299,285       40,980,573  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 129,063       1,277,883  

Shares redeemed

     (2,665,984     (27,273,903     (5,876,922     (54,147,725
       (139,504     (1,297,745     (1,448,574     (11,889,269

NET DECREASE

     (3,990,272   $ (35,799,997     (18,954,496   $ (144,659,430

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

12. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

     Alternative Premia Fund  
  

 

 

 
     For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
  

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

     219,216     $ 1,453,439       110,964     $ 827,956  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 57,228       384,570  

Shares redeemed

     (120,540     (803,546     (339,135     (2,579,777
       98,676       649,893       (170,943     (1,367,251
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

     1,326       8,285       2,828       19,634  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 12,992       81,979  

Shares redeemed

     (236,746     (1,473,359     (307,511     (2,163,535
       (235,420     (1,465,074     (291,691     (2,061,922
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

     41,551       287,276       74,881       601,607  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 48,559       335,547  

Shares redeemed

     (154,048     (1,047,990     (1,043,082     (8,036,220
       (112,497     (760,714     (919,642     (7,099,066
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

     40,102       273,550       14,245       112,109  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 21,222       145,793  

Shares redeemed

     (84,277     (573,466     (212,846     (1,659,229
       (44,175     (299,916     (177,379     (1,401,327
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

     232,299       1,600,000       632,947       4,920,000  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 210,733       1,451,948  

Shares redeemed

           (373     (724,767     (5,645,935
       232,299       1,599,627       118,913       726,013  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

                 5,840       43,913  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 179       1,195  

Shares redeemed

     (1,823     (12,160     (9,277     (69,185
       (1,823     (12,160     (3,258     (24,077
Class P Shares         

Reinvestment of distributions

                 130       891  
                   130       891  

NET DECREASE

     (62,940   $ (288,344     (1,443,870   $ (11,226,739

 

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12. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    329,151     $ 3,436,643        812,401     $ 7,889,565  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 14,242       141,564  

Shares redeemed

    (141,597     (1,482,319      (446,837     (4,371,545
      187,554       1,954,324        379,806       3,659,584  
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    48,296       474,904        80,724       740,636  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 4,607       43,078  

Shares redeemed

    (27,156     (267,380      (94,581     (867,923
      21,140       207,524        (9,250     (84,209
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    922,170       9,933,908        7,705,607       78,017,186  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 54,914       562,864  

Shares redeemed

    (686,998     (7,427,589      (12,242,752     (121,705,770
      235,172       2,506,319        (4,482,231     (43,125,720
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    2,768,268       29,352,761        10,524,025       104,023,405  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 180,402       1,829,272  

Shares redeemed

    (4,735,043     (50,138,749      (7,135,351     (70,727,988
      (1,966,775     (20,785,988      3,569,076       35,124,689  
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    9,968       107,213        44,949       473,048  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 64,245       659,155  

Shares redeemed

    (54,135     (590,003      (14,423     (150,000
      (44,167     (482,790      94,771       982,203  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

    2,410       24,693        11,297       107,460  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 698       6,810  

Shares redeemed

    (10,324     (104,379      (18,242     (179,559
      (7,914     (79,686      (6,247     (65,289
Class P Shares         

Shares sold

                 13,089       132,116  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 82       842  

Shares redeemed

    (5,772     (61,235      (23,158     (233,070
      (5,772     (61,235      (9,987     (100,112

NET DECREASE

    (1,580,762   $ (16,741,532      (464,062   $ (3,608,854

 

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Liquidity Risk Management Program (Unaudited)

 

Each Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) in accordance with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act. The Program seeks to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk, i.e., the risk that a Fund is unable to satisfy redemption requests without significantly diluting remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Trust has designated GSAM, each Fund’s investment adviser, to administer the Program. Certain aspects of the Program rely on third parties to perform certain functions, including the provision of market data and application of models.

The Program is comprised of various components designed to support the assessment and/or management of liquidity risk, including: (1) the periodic assessment (no less frequently than annually) of certain factors that influence a Fund’s liquidity risk; (2) the periodic classification (no less frequently than monthly) of a Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity categories that reflect an estimate of their liquidity under current market conditions; (3) a 15% limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under Rule 22e-4); (4) for a Fund that does not invest primarily in “highly liquid investments” (as defined under Rule 22e-4), the determination of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets that will generally be invested in highly liquid investments (a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum”); and (5) periodic reporting to the Board of Trustees.

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees on February 9-10, 2021, GSAM provided a written report to the Board addressing the operation, and the adequacy and effectiveness of the implementation, of the Program, including, as applicable, the operation of any Highly Liquid Investment Minimum and any material changes to the Program, for the period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 (the “Reporting Period”). Among other things, the annual report and related materials discussed: (1) the results of stress tests designed to assess liquidity under a hypothetical stressed scenario involving elevated redemptions; (2) an assessment of the methodologies used to classify investments into one of four liquidity categories; and (3) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on liquidity and management of liquidity risk during the Reporting Period, including during stressed market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report concluded that the Program continues to be reasonably designed to assess and manage liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period.

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives under all circumstances in the future. Please refer to your Fund’s prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other risks to which it may be subject.

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R or Class P Shares of a Fund you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges on purchase payments (with respect to Class A Shares) and contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions (with respect to Class C Shares); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees (with respect to Class A, Class C and Class R Shares); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares of the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021, which represents a period of 181 days of a 365 day year.

Actual Expenses — The first line under each share class in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000=8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes — The second line under each share class in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual net expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Absolute Return Tracker Fund     Alternative Premia Fund     Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
Share Class  

Beginning
Account

Value
01/01/21

   

Ending
Account

Value
06/30/21

    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
06/30/21
*
   

Beginning
Account

Value
01/01/21

   

Ending
Account

Value
06/30/21

    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
06/30/21
*
   

Beginning
Account

Value
01/01/21

   

Ending
Account

Value
06/30/21

    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
06/30/21
*
 
                   
Class A                                    

Actual

  $ 1,000     $ 1,049.50     $ 5.28     $ 1,000     $ 1,017.80     $ 6.45     $ 1,000     $ 1,034.60     $ 7.92  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,019.64     5.21       1,000       1,018.40     6.46       1,000       1,017.01     7.85  
Class C                                    

Actual

    1,000       1,046.40       9.08       1,000       1,012.60       10.08       1,000       1,029.40       11.67  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,015.92     8.95       1,000       1,014.78     10.09       1,000       1,013.29     11.58  
Institutional                                    

Actual

    1,000       1,051.80       3.41       1,000       1,018.80       4.61       1,000       1,036.40       6.06  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,021.47     3.36       1,000       1,020.23     4.61       1,000       1,018.84     6.01  
Investor                                    

Actual

    1,000       1,051.40       4.02       1,000       1,017.40       5.20       1,000       1,034.90       6.66  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,020.88     3.96       1,000       1,019.64     5.21       1,000       1,018.25     6.61  
Class R6                                    

Actual

    1,000       1,051.90       3.41       1,000       1,020.30       4.56       1,000       1,036.40       6.01  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,021.47     3.36       1,000       1,020.28     4.56       1,000       1,018.89     5.96  
Class R                                    

Actual

    1,000       1,047.90       6.55       1,000       1,016.50       7.70       1,000       1,032.30       9.17  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,018.40     6.46       1,000       1,017.16     7.70       1,000       1,015.77     9.10  
Class P                                    

Actual

    1,000       1,052.90       3.36       1,000       1,020.30       4.51       1,000       1,036.50       5.91  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,021.52     3.31       1,000       1,020.33     4.51       1,000       1,018.99     5.86  

 

+   Hypothetical expenses are based on each Fund’s actual annualized net expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.
*   Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Expenses are calculated by multiplying the annualized net expense ratio by the average account value for the period; then multiplying the result by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year; and then dividing that result by the number of days in the fiscal year. The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

 

Fund    Class A     Class C     Institutional     Investor     Class R6     Class R     Class P  

Absolute Return Tracker

     1.04     1.79     0.67     0.79     0.67     1.29     0.66

Alternative Premia

     1.29       2.02       0.92       1.04       0.91       1.54       0.90  

Managed Futures Strategy

     1.57       2.32       1.20       1.32       1.19       1.82       1.17  

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited)

 

Background

The Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund, Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund, and Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund (the “Funds”) are investment portfolios of Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”). The Board of Trustees oversees the management of the Trust and reviews the investment performance and expenses of the Funds at regularly scheduled meetings held throughout the year. In addition, the Board of Trustees determines annually whether to approve the continuance of the Trust’s investment management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) on behalf of the Funds.

The Management Agreement was most recently approved for continuation until June 30, 2022 by the Board of Trustees, including those Trustees who are not parties to the Management Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of any party thereto (the “Independent Trustees”), at a meeting held on June 15-16, 2021 (the “Annual Meeting”).

The review process undertaken by the Trustees spans the course of the year and culminates with the Annual Meeting. To assist the Trustees in their deliberations, the Trustees have established a Contract Review Committee (the “Committee”), comprised of the Independent Trustees. The Committee held two meetings over the course of the year since the Management Agreement was last approved. At those Committee meetings, regularly scheduled Board or other committee meetings, and/or the Annual Meeting, matters relevant to the renewal of the Management Agreement were considered by the Board, or the Independent Trustees, as applicable. With respect to each Fund, such matters included:

  (a)   the nature and quality of the advisory, administrative, and other services provided to the Fund by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, including information about:
  (i)   the structure, staff, and capabilities of the Investment Adviser and its portfolio management teams;
  (ii)   the groups within the Investment Adviser and its affiliates that support the portfolio management teams or provide other types of necessary services, including fund services groups (e.g., accounting and financial reporting, tax, shareholder services, and operations); controls and risk management groups (e.g., legal, compliance, valuation oversight, credit risk management, internal audit, compliance testing, market risk analysis, finance, and central funding); sales and distribution support groups, and others (e.g., information technology and training);
  (iii)   trends in employee headcount;
  (iv)   the Investment Adviser’s financial resources and ability to hire and retain talented personnel and strengthen its operations; and
  (v)   the parent company’s support of the Investment Adviser and its mutual fund business, as expressed by the firm’s senior management;
  (b)   information on the investment performance of the Fund, including comparisons to the performance of similar mutual funds, as provided by a third-party mutual fund data provider engaged as part of the contract review process (the “Outside Data Provider”) and a benchmark performance index; and information on general investment outlooks in the markets in which the Fund invests;
  (c)   information provided by the Investment Adviser indicating the Investment Adviser’s views on whether the Fund’s peer group and/or benchmark index had high, medium, or low relevance given the Fund’s particular investment strategy;
  (d)   the terms of the Management Agreement and other agreements with affiliated service providers entered into by the Trust on behalf of the Fund;
  (e)   fee and expense information for the Fund, including:
  (i)   the relative management fee and expense levels of the Fund as compared to those of comparable funds managed by other advisers, as provided by the Outside Data Provider;
  (ii)   the Fund’s expense trends over time; and
  (iii)   to the extent the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts (such as bank collective trusts, private wealth management accounts, institutional separate accounts, sub-advised mutual funds, and non-U.S. funds) having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Fund, comparative information on the advisory fees charged and services provided to those accounts by the Investment Adviser;
  (f)   with respect to the extensive investment performance and expense comparison data provided by the Outside Data Provider, its processes in producing that data for the Fund;
  (g)   the undertakings of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations;
  (h)   information relating to the profitability of the Management Agreement and the transfer agency and distribution and service arrangements of the Fund to the Investment Adviser and its affiliates;
  (i)   whether the Fund’s existing management fee schedule adequately addressed any economies of scale;

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

  (j)   a summary of the “fall-out” benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, including the fees received by the Investment Adviser’s affiliates from the Fund for transfer agency, (with respect to the Absolute Return Tracker Fund) securities lending, portfolio trading, distribution and other services;
  (k)   a summary of potential benefits derived by the Fund as a result of its relationship with the Investment Adviser;
  (l)   information regarding commissions paid by the Fund and broker oversight, other information regarding portfolio trading, and how the Investment Adviser carries out its duty to seek best execution;
  (m)   portfolio manager ownership of Fund shares; the manner in which portfolio manager compensation is determined; and the number and types of accounts managed by the portfolio managers;
  (n)   the nature and quality of the services provided to the Fund by its unaffiliated service providers, and the Investment Adviser’s general oversight and evaluation (including reports on due diligence) of those service providers as part of the administrative services provided under the Management Agreement; and
  (o)   the Investment Adviser’s processes and policies addressing various types of potential conflicts of interest; its approach to risk management; the annual review of the effectiveness of the Fund’s compliance program; and periodic compliance reports.

The Trustees also received an overview of the Funds’ distribution arrangements. They received information regarding the Funds’ assets, share purchase and redemption activity, and payment of distribution and service fees. Information was also provided to the Trustees relating to revenue sharing payments made by and services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to intermediaries that promote the sale, distribution, and/or servicing of Fund shares. The Independent Trustees also discussed the broad range of other investment choices that are available to Fund investors, including the availability of comparable funds managed by other advisers.

The presentations made at the Board and Committee meetings and at the Annual Meeting encompassed the Funds and other mutual funds for which the Board of Trustees has responsibility. In evaluating the Management Agreement at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees relied upon their knowledge, resulting from their meetings and other interactions throughout the year, of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, their services, and the Funds. In conjunction with these meetings, the Trustees received written materials and oral presentations on the topics covered, and the Investment Adviser addressed the questions and concerns of the Trustees, including concerns regarding the investment performance of certain of the funds they oversee. The Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel regarding their responsibilities and other regulatory requirements related to the approval and continuation of mutual fund investment management agreements under applicable law. In addition, the Investment Adviser and its affiliates provided the Independent Trustees with a written response to a formal request for information sent on behalf of the Independent Trustees by their independent legal counsel. During the course of their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met in executive sessions with their independent legal counsel, without representatives of the Investment Adviser or its affiliates present.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of the Services Provided Under the Management Agreement

As part of their review, the Trustees considered the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the Funds by the Investment Adviser. In this regard, the Trustees considered both the investment advisory services and non-advisory services that are provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates. The Trustees noted the transition in the leadership and changes in personnel of various of the Investment Adviser’s portfolio management teams that had occurred in recent periods, and the ongoing recruitment efforts aimed at bringing high quality investment talent to the Investment Adviser. They also noted the Investment Adviser’s commitment to maintaining high quality systems and expending substantial resources to respond to ongoing changes to the market, regulatory and control environment in which the Funds and their service providers operate, including changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the efforts of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to combat cyber security risks. The Trustees also considered information regarding the Investment Adviser’s business continuity planning and remote operations capabilities. The Trustees concluded that the Investment Adviser continued to commit substantial financial and operational resources to the Funds and expressed confidence that the Investment Adviser would continue to do so in the future. The Trustees also recognized that the Investment Adviser had made significant commitments to address regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the Funds and the Investment Adviser and its affiliates.

Investment Performance

The Trustees also considered the investment performance of the Funds. In this regard, they compared the investment performance of each Fund to its peers using rankings and ratings compiled by the Outside Data Provider as of December 31, 2020, and updated performance information prepared by the Investment Adviser using the peer group identified by the Outside Data Provider as of March 31, 2021. The information on each Fund’s investment performance was provided for the one-, three-,

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

five-, and ten-year periods ending on the applicable dates, to the extent that each Fund had been in existence for those periods. The Trustees also reviewed each Fund’s investment performance relative to its performance benchmark. As part of this review, they considered the investment performance trends of the Funds over time, and reviewed the investment performance of each Fund in light of its investment objective and policies and market conditions.

In addition, the Trustees considered materials prepared and presentations made by the Investment Adviser’s senior management and portfolio management personnel in which Fund performance was assessed. The Trustees also considered the Investment Adviser’s periodic reports with respect to the Funds’ risk profiles, and how the Investment Adviser’s approach to risk monitoring and management influences portfolio management. They noted the efforts of each Fund’s portfolio management team to continue to enhance the investment models used in managing the Funds.

The Trustees observed that the Absolute Return Tracker Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the top half of the Fund’s peer group for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods; had outperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods; and had outperformed the average performance of a group of competitor funds, as determined by the Investment Adviser (the “Competitor Fund Average”), for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended March 31, 2021. They noted that the Absolute Return Tracker Fund had experienced certain portfolio management changes in 2020. The Board considered that the Alternative Premia Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the fourth quartile of the Fund’s peer group for the one- and three-year periods; had underperformed the Fund’s LIBOR-based benchmark by 8.64%, 6.11%, 0.96%, and 0.07%, respectively, for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods, and had underperformed its Competitor Fund Average for the one-year period and outperformed its Competitor Fund Average for the three- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2021. They observed that in October 2017, the Fund had been repositioned from the Dynamic Allocation Fund, which involved changes to the Fund’s investment objective, investment strategy, benchmark, and portfolio management. The Trustees also noted that the Alternative Premia Fund had experienced certain portfolio management changes in 2020 and had certain significant differences from its benchmark index that caused it to be an imperfect basis for comparison. The Board considered that the Managed Futures Strategy Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the top half of the Fund’s peer group for the one-, three-, and five-year periods; had outperformed the Fund’s LIBOR-based benchmark index by 6.32%, 1.75%, and 1.10%, respectively, for the one-, three-, and five-year periods; and had outperformed the Fund’s Competitor Fund Average for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended March 31, 2021.

Costs of Services Provided and Competitive Information

The Trustees considered the contractual terms of the Management Agreement and the fee rates payable by each Fund thereunder. In this regard, the Trustees considered information on the services rendered by the Investment Adviser to the Funds, which included both advisory and administrative services that were directed to the needs and operations of the Funds as registered mutual funds.

In particular, the Trustees reviewed analyses prepared by the Outside Data Provider regarding the expense rankings of the Funds. The analyses provided a comparison of each Fund’s management fee and breakpoints to those of a relevant peer group and category universe; an expense analysis which compared each Fund’s overall net and gross expenses to a peer group and a category universe; and data comparing each Fund’s net expenses to the peer and category medians. The analyses also compared each Fund’s other expenses and fee waivers/reimbursements to those of the peer group and category medians. The Trustees concluded that the comparisons provided by the Outside Data Provider were useful in evaluating the reasonableness of the management fees and total expenses paid by the Funds.

In addition, the Trustees considered the Investment Adviser’s undertakings to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations. The Trustees noted that the Investment Adviser had agreed to waive a portion of its management fee in an amount equal to the entire management fee paid to the Investment Adviser as the investment adviser to each Fund’s wholly-owned subsidiary. They also considered, to the extent that the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Funds, comparative fee information for services provided by the Investment Adviser to those accounts, and information that indicated that services provided to the Funds differed in various significant respects from the services provided to other types of accounts which, in many cases, operated under less stringent legal and regulatory structures, required fewer services from the Investment Adviser to a smaller number of client contact points, and were less time-intensive.

In addition, the Trustees noted that shareholders are able to redeem their Fund shares at any time if shareholders believe that the Fund fees and expenses are too high or if they are dissatisfied with the performance of the Fund.

Profitability

The Trustees reviewed each Fund’s contribution to the Investment Adviser’s revenues and pre-tax profit margins. In this regard the Trustees noted that they had received, among other things, profitability analyses and summaries, revenue and expense

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

schedules by Fund and by function (i.e., investment management, transfer agency and distribution and service), and information on the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. They observed that the profitability and expense figures are substantially similar to those used by the Investment Adviser for many internal purposes, including compensation decisions among various business groups, and are thus subject to a vigorous internal debate about how certain revenue and expenses should be allocated. The Trustees also noted that the internal audit group within the Goldman Sachs organization periodically audits the expense allocation methodology and that the internal audit group was satisfied with the reasonableness, consistency, and accuracy of the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. Profitability data for each Fund was provided for 2020 and 2019, and the Trustees considered this information in relation to the Investment Adviser’s overall profitability.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered the information that had been provided regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Funds. The Trustees also considered the breakpoints in the fee rate payable under the Management Agreement for each of the Funds at the following annual percentage rates of the average daily net assets of the Funds:

 

    

Absolute
Return
Tracker

Fund

   

Alternative

Premia

Fund

    Managed
Futures
Strategy
Fund
 
First $1 billion     0.70     0.79     1.00
Next $1 billion     0.63       0.71       0.90  
Next $3 billion     0.60       0.68       0.86  
Next $3 billion     0.59       0.66       0.84  
Over $8 billion     0.53       0.65       0.82  

The Trustees noted that the breakpoints were designed to share potential economies of scale, if any, with the Funds and their shareholders as assets under management reach those asset levels. The Trustees considered the amounts of assets in the Funds; the Funds’ recent share purchase and redemption activity; the information provided by the Investment Adviser relating to the costs of the services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates and their realized profits; information comparing fee rates charged by the Investment Adviser with fee rates charged to other funds in the peer groups; and the Investment Adviser’s undertaking to limit certain expenses of the Funds that exceed specified levels. Upon reviewing these matters at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees concluded that the fee breakpoints represented a means of assuring that benefits of scalability, if any, would be passed along to shareholders at the specified asset levels. They also noted that the Investment Adviser had passed along savings to shareholders of the Absolute Return Tracker Fund, which had asset levels above at least the first breakpoint during the prior fiscal year.

Other Benefits to the Investment Adviser and Its Affiliates

The Trustees also considered the other benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds as stated above, including: (a) transfer agency fees received by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”); (b) brokerage and futures commissions earned by Goldman Sachs for executing securities and futures transactions on behalf of the Funds; (c) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Funds with those for other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (d) with respect to the Absolute Return Tracker Fund, fees earned by Goldman Sachs Agency Lending (“GSAL”), an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, as securities lending agent (and fees earned by the Investment Adviser for managing the fund in which the Absolute Return Tracker Fund’s cash collateral is invested); (e) the Investment Adviser’s ability to leverage the infrastructure designed to service the Funds on behalf of its other clients; (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to cross-market other products and services to Fund shareholders; (g) Goldman Sachs’ retention of certain fees as Fund Distributor; (h) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate better pricing with custodians on behalf of its other clients, as a result of the relationship with the Funds; (i) the investment of cash and cash collateral in money market funds managed by the Investment Adviser that will result in increased assets under management for those money market funds; (j) the investment in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) managed by the Investment Adviser that will result in increased assets under management for those ETFs and may facilitate the development of the Investment Adviser’s ETF advisory business; and (k) the possibility that the working relationship between the Investment Adviser and the Funds’ third-party service providers may cause those service providers to be more likely to do business with other areas of Goldman Sachs. In the course of considering the foregoing, the Independent Trustees requested and received further information quantifying certain of these fall-out benefits.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

Other Benefits to the Funds and Their Shareholders

The Trustees also noted that the Funds receive certain other potential benefits as a result of their relationship with the Investment Adviser, including: (a) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Funds with those of other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (b) enhanced servicing from vendors due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (c) enhanced servicing from broker-dealers due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (d) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate favorable terms with derivatives counterparties on behalf of the Funds as a result of the size and reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (e) the advantages received from the Investment Adviser’s knowledge and experience gained from managing other accounts and products; (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to hire and retain qualified personnel to provide services to the Funds because of the reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (g) the Funds’ access, through the Investment Adviser, to certain firm-wide resources (e.g., proprietary risk management systems and databases), subject to certain restrictions; (h) the Absolute Return Tracker Fund’s ability to participate in the securities lending program administered by GSAL, as measured by the revenue received by the Funds in connection with the program; and (i) the Funds’ access to certain affiliated distribution channels. In addition, the Trustees noted the competitive nature of the mutual fund marketplace, and considered that many of the Funds’ shareholders invested in the Funds in part because of the Funds’ relationship with the Investment Adviser and that those shareholders have a general expectation that the relationship will continue.

Conclusion

In connection with their consideration of the Management Agreement, the Trustees gave weight to each of the factors described above, but did not identify any particular factor as controlling their decision. After deliberation and consideration of all of the information provided, including the factors described above, the Trustees concluded, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the management fees paid by each of the Funds were reasonable in light of the services provided to it by the Investment Adviser, the Investment Adviser’s costs and each Fund’s current and reasonably foreseeable asset levels. The Trustees unanimously concluded that the Investment Adviser’s continued management likely would benefit each Fund and its shareholders and that the Management Agreement should be approved and continued with respect to each Fund until June 30, 2022.

 

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FUNDS PROFILE

 

Goldman Sachs Funds

 

Goldman Sachs is a premier financial services firm, known since 1869 for creating thoughtful and customized investment solutions in complex global markets.

Today, the Asset Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $2.09 trillion in assets under supervision as of June 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs Asset Management has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. Goldman Sachs Asset Management leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

 

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

 

Financial Square Government Fund1

 

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

 

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

 

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

 

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

 

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

 

Investor Money Market Fund3

 

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

 

Enhanced Income Fund

 

High Quality Floating Rate Fund

 

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

 

Short Duration Government Fund

 

Short Duration Bond Fund4

 

Government Income Fund

 

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

Multi-Sector

 

Bond Fund

 

Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Global Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Income Fund

 

Strategic Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

 

High Yield Municipal Fund

 

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

 

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

 

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

 

Investment Grade Credit Fund

 

U.S. Mortgages Fund

 

High Yield Fund

 

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

 

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

 

Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Fixed Income Alternatives

 

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

 

Equity Income Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Large Cap Value Fund

 

Focused Value Fund

 

Capital Growth Fund

 

Strategic Growth Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Flexible Cap Fund

 

Concentrated Growth Fund

 

Technology Opportunities Fund

 

Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

 

U.S. Equity ESG Fund5

 

Income Builder Fund

Tax-Advantaged Equity

 

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

 

International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

Equity Insights

 

Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

 

U.S. Equity Insights Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Insights Fund

 

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

 

Large Cap Value Insights Fund

 

Small Cap Value Insights Fund

 

International Small Cap Insights Fund

 

International Equity Insights Fund

 

Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

Fundamental Equity International

 

International Equity Income Fund

 

International Equity ESG Fund

 

China Equity Fund

 

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

 

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

 

Real Estate Securities Fund

 

International Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Alternative Premia Fund

 

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

 

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund

 

Global Infrastructure Fund

 

Clean Energy Income Fund

 

Defensive Equity Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

 

Global Managed Beta Fund

 

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Multi-Manager Global Equity Fund

 

Multi-Manager International Equity Fund

 

Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund

 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio

 

Multi-Manager U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund

 

Multi-Manager Real Assets Strategy Fund

 

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio

 

Growth Strategy Portfolio

 

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

 

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

 

Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio

 

Tax-Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

 

Strategic Factor Allocation Fund

 

Strategic Voltility Premium Fund

 

Target Date Retirement Portfolio

 

Target Date 2025 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2030 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2035 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2040 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2045 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2050 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2055 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2060 Portfolio

 

GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund

 

 

1   You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
2    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
3    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
4    Effective after the close of business on July 29, 2021, the Goldman Sachs Short Duration Income Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Short Duration Bond Fund.
5    Effective after the close of business on August 30, 2020, the Goldman Sachs Blue Chip Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity ESG Fund.

Financial Square FundsSM and Investor FundsSM are registered service marks of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.

*   This list covers open-end funds only. Please visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to learn about our closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds.


TRUSTEES

Jessica Palmer, Chair

Dwight L. Bush

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Diana M. Daniels

Joaquin Delgado

James A. McNamara

Roy W. Templin

Gregory G. Weaver

 

OFFICERS

James A. McNamara, President

Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer

Caroline L. Kraus, Secretary

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

Distributor and Transfer Agent

  GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P. Investment Adviser

Visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282

 

Economic and market forecasts presented herein reflect our judgment as of the date of this presentation and are subject to change without notice. These forecasts do not take into account the specific investment objectives, restrictions, tax and financial situation or other needs of any specific client. Actual data will vary and may not be reflected here. These forecasts are subject to high levels of uncertainty that may affect actual performance. Accordingly, these forecasts should be viewed as merely representative of a broad range of possible outcomes. These forecasts are estimated, based on assumptions, and are subject to significant revision and may change materially as economic and market conditions change. Goldman Sachs has no obligation to provide updates or changes to these forecasts. Case studies and examples are for illustrative purposes only.

The portfolio risk management process includes an effort to monitor and manage risk, but does not imply low risk.

The reports concerning the Funds included in this shareholder report may contain certain forward-looking statements about the factors that may affect the performance of the Funds in the future. These statements are based on Fund management’s predictions and expectations concerning certain future events and their expected impact on the Funds, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors that may influence the future performance of the Funds. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in portfolio management strategies from those currently expected to be employed.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how a Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders); and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) web site at http://www.sec.gov.

The Funds will file their portfolio holdings for each month in a fiscal quarter within 60 days after the end of the relevant fiscal quarter on Form N-PORT. Portfolio holdings information for the third month of each fiscal quarter will be made available on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. Portfolio holdings information may be obtained upon request and without charge by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders).

Holdings and allocations shown are as of June 30, 2021 and may not be representative of future investments. Fund holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

This material is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus or summary prospectus, if applicable. Investors should consider the Fund’s objective, risks, and charges and expenses, and read the summary prospectus, if available, and/or the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The summary prospectus, if available, and the prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund and may be obtained from your authorized dealer or from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC by calling (retail – 1-800-526-7384) (institutional – 1-800-621-2550).

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Goldman Sachs Funds

 

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Semi-Annual Report      

June 30, 2021

 
     

Alternative Funds II

     

Commodity Strategy

     

Defensive Equity

 

 

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Goldman Sachs Alternative Funds II

 

 

COMMODITY STRATEGY FUND

 

 

DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Fund Basics

    1  

Schedules of Investments

    5  

Financial Statements

    11  

Financial Highlights

    14  

Commodity Strategy

    14  

Defensive Equity

    21  

Notes to the Financial Statements

    28  

Other Information

    44  

 

     
NOT FDIC-INSURED   May Lose Value   No Bank Guarantee


FUND BASICS

 

Commodity Strategy Fund

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW
     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021   Fund Total Return
(based on NAV)1
     S&P GSCI®2
  Class A     24.65    31.40%
  Class C     24.18      31.40
  Institutional     24.87      31.40
  Investor     24.84      31.40
  Class R6     24.81      31.40
  Class R     24.48      31.40
    Class P     24.81      31.40

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The S&P GSCI® Total Return Index (Gross, USD, Unhedged) is an unmanaged composite index of commodity sector returns, representing an unleveraged, long-only investment in commodity futures that is broadly diversified across the spectrum of commodities. Individual components qualify for inclusion in the S&P GSCI® on the basis of liquidity and are weighted by their respective world production quantities. The figures for the S&P GSCI® do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

At a meeting held on July 23, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Commodity Strategy Fund approved CoreCommodity Management, LLC (the “Sub-Adviser” or “CoreCommodity”) to serve as sub-adviser to the Commodity Strategy Fund, subject to approval by the Fund’s shareholders. At a special meeting of shareholders of the Fund held on December 18, 2020, the Fund’s shareholders approved a subadvisory agreement with CoreCommodity. Accordingly, effective after the close of business on January 22, 2021, CoreCommodity began sub-advising the Fund.

 

 

 

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FUND BASICS

 

FUND COMPOSITION3

 

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3    The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets. Figures in the graph may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

 

For more information about the Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about the Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

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FUND BASICS

 

Defensive Equity Fund

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021   Fund Total Return
(based on NAV)1
     S&P 500 Index2  
  Class A     7.46      15.25
  Class C     6.97        15.25  
  Institutional     7.56        15.25  
  Investor     7.56        15.25  
  Class R6     7.56        15.25  
  Class R     7.26        15.25  
    Class P     7.56        15.25  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged composite index of 500 common stock prices. The Index figures do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

  TOP 10 HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/213
     Holding   % of Net Assets      Line of Business
  Apple, Inc.     5.7    Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
  Microsoft Corp.     5.5      Software
  Alphabet, Inc. Class A     3.9      Interactive Media & Services
  Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B     1.7      Diversified Financial Services
  Johnson & Johnson     1.7      Pharmaceuticals
  The Procter & Gamble Co.     1.3      Household Products
  Visa, Inc. Class A     1.2      IT Services
  Verizon Communications, Inc.     1.1      Diversified Telecommunication Services
  Accenture PLC Class A     1.1      IT Services
    Bank of America Corp.     1.0      Banks

 

3    The top 10 holdings may not be representative of the Fund’s future investments. The top 10 holdings exclude investments in money market funds.

 

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FUND BASICS

 

  FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATION4
     As of June 30, 2021     

 

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4    The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from the percentages contained in the graph above. The graph categorizes investments using the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”), however, the sector classifications used by the portfolio management team may differ from GICS. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of market value. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

For more information about your Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS COMMODITY STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Principal
Amount
    Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Value  
U.S. Treasury Obligations – 23.0%  
 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 
$ 39,250,000       1.750     02/28/22     $ 39,688,496  
  47,000,000       1.875       05/31/22       47,765,586  

 

 

 
  TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS  
  (Cost $87,467,479)     $ 87,454,082  

 

 

 

 

Shares     Dividend
Rate
  Value  
Investment Company(a) – 19.1%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  72,748,311     0.026%   $ 72,748,311  
  (Cost $72,748,311)  

 

 

 

 

Principal
Amount
    Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Value  
Short-term Investments(b) – 53.9%  
U.S. Treasury Obligations – 53.9%  
 

U.S. Treasury Bills

 
$ 45,000,000       0.000     07/29/21     $ 44,998,329  
  10,000,000       0.000       10/07/21       9,998,794  
  150,000,000       0.000       12/30/21       149,959,809  

 

 

 
  TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS  
  (Cost $204,928,969)     $ 204,956,932  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 96.0%  
  (Cost $365,144,759)     $ 365,159,325  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 4.0%
 
 
    15,227,686  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%     $ 380,387,011  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

(a)

  Represents an affiliated issuer.

(b)

  Issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.

 

 

Currency Abbreviations:

USD

 

—U.S. Dollar

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts:

                 

Brent Crude

     336          07/30/21        $ 25,072,320        $ 453,177  

Copper

     190          07/19/21          44,476,625          (2,806,663

Corn

     127          09/14/21          3,805,238          233,869  

Gasoline RBOB

     12          07/30/21          1,129,867          (19,286

Gold 100 Oz

     109          08/27/21          19,310,440          (784,989

Low Sulphur Gas Oil

     185          07/12/21          11,039,875          232,559  

Natural Gas

     515          07/28/21          18,797,500          2,099,228  

Nickel

     79          07/19/21          8,629,644          133,300  

Platinum

     75          10/27/21          4,023,375          83,250  

Primary Aluminum

     16          09/13/21          1,009,800          52,549  

Silver

     104          09/28/21          13,620,880          63,109  

Soybean

     166          09/14/21          6,291,400          232,314  

Soybean

     55          11/12/21          3,847,250          400,923  

Wheat

     71          09/14/21          2,372,250          185,196  

Zinc

     140          07/19/21          10,395,875          (122,067
Total                                     $ 436,469  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   5


GOLDMAN SACHS COMMODITY STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Short position contracts:

                 

Cattle

     (27        08/31/21        $ (1,325,430      $ (19,409

Cocoa

     (10        09/15/21          (238,900        908  

Coffee

     (23        09/20/21          (1,377,844        (60,866

Copper

     (319        09/28/21          (34,204,775        (920,421

Copper

     (7        07/19/21          (1,638,613        (13,147

Cotton No.2

     (89        12/08/21          (3,778,050        (8,985

Crude Oil

     (449        07/20/21          (32,988,030        (817,814

FCOJ-A

     (9        09/10/21          (166,252        (5,326

Gasoline RBOB

     (35        10/29/21          (3,026,289        49,528  

Lean Hogs

     (6        08/13/21          (247,800        19,785  

Nickel

     (3        07/19/21          (327,708        (8,676

NY Harbor ULSD

     (50        07/30/21          (4,469,430        (52,085

Primary Aluminum

     (12        09/13/21          (757,350        (39,450

Sugar No.11

     (140        09/30/21          (2,805,152        (190,929

Zinc

     (5        07/19/21          (371,281        (14,610
Total                                     $ (2,081,497
TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS                                     $ (1,645,028

SWAP CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following swap contracts:

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS#

 

Reference Obligation/ Index(a)    Financing Rate
Paid
by the Fund
    Counterparty    Termination
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000s)
     Value      Upfront
Premiums
(Received)
Paid
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

CRB 1M Forward Index

     3M USD LIBOR     Citibank NA      01/31/22      $ 128      $ 2,911,244      $ 2      $ 2,911,242  

CRB 1M Forward Index

     3M USD LIBOR     Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.      01/31/22        166        3,660,244               3,660,244  

CRB 1M Forward Index

     3M USD LIBOR     UBS AG (London)      01/31/22        10        80,450               80,450  

CRB 1M Forward Index

     0.300%     UBS AG (London)      01/31/22        138        3,045,241               3,045,241  
TOTAL                                   $ 9,697,179      $ 2      $ 9,697,177  

 

  #   The Fund pays/receives annual coupon payments in accordance with the swap contract(s). On the termination date of the swap contract(s), the Fund will either receive from or pay to the counterparty an amount equal to the net of the accrued financing fees and the value of the reference security subtracted from the original notional cost (notional multiplied by the price change of the reference security, converted to U.S. Dollars).
  (a)   Payments made monthly.

 

 

Abbreviation:

CRB 1M Forward Index

 

—Commodity Research Bureau 1 Month Forward Index

 

 

6   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

 

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description       
Value
 
Common Stocks – 90.8%      
Aerospace & Defense – 1.1%      
  420     Howmet Aerospace, Inc.*   $ 14,478  
  48     Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.     10,116  
  494     Raytheon Technologies Corp.     42,143  
   

 

 

 
      66,737  

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics – 0.4%      
  194     C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.     18,172  
  69     Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.     8,735  
   

 

 

 
      26,907  

 

 

 
Auto Components* – 0.2%      
  66     Aptiv PLC     10,384  

 

 

 
Banks – 1.0%      
  1,576     Bank of America Corp.     64,978  

 

 

 
Beverages – 2.5%      
  157     Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A     36,720  
  177     Monster Beverage Corp.*     16,169  
  282     PepsiCo, Inc.(a)     41,784  
  1,117     The Coca-Cola Co.     60,441  
   

 

 

 
      155,114  

 

 

 
Biotechnology – 1.6%      
  379     AbbVie, Inc.     42,690  
  137     Amgen, Inc.(a)     33,394  
  109     Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     21,978  
   

 

 

 
      98,062  

 

 

 
Building Products – 1.0%      
  139     A.O. Smith Corp.     10,016  
  112     Allegion PLC     15,602  
  331     Masco Corp.     19,499  
  100     Trane Technologies PLC     18,414  
   

 

 

 
      63,531  

 

 

 
Capital Markets – 2.5%      
  73     Ameriprise Financial, Inc.     18,168  
  151     Cboe Global Markets, Inc.     17,977  
  63     Moody’s Corp.     22,829  
  53     MSCI, Inc.     28,253  
  75     Nasdaq, Inc.     13,185  
  107     Northern Trust Corp.     12,371  
  75     Raymond James Financial, Inc.     9,743  
  81     S&P Global, Inc.     33,247  
   

 

 

 
      155,773  

 

 

 
Chemicals – 2.6%      
  107     Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.     30,782  
  667     Corteva, Inc.     29,581  
  63     Eastman Chemical Co.     7,355  
  75     Ecolab, Inc.     15,448  
  115     Linde PLC     33,247  
  139     PPG Industries, Inc.     23,598  
  85     The Sherwin-Williams Co.     23,158  
   

 

 

 
      163,169  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.3%      
  213     Copart, Inc.*   28,080  
  190     Republic Services, Inc.     20,902  
  375     Rollins, Inc.     12,825  
  143     Waste Management, Inc.     20,035  
   

 

 

 
      81,842  

 

 

 
Communications Equipment – 0.5%      
  65     F5 Networks, Inc.*     12,133  
  96     Motorola Solutions, Inc.     20,817  
   

 

 

 
      32,950  

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering – 0.1%      
  99     Quanta Services, Inc.     8,966  

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging – 0.8%      
  1,131     Amcor PLC     12,961  
  76     Avery Dennison Corp.     15,978  
  108     Ball Corp.     8,750  
  90     Packaging Corp. of America     12,188  
   

 

 

 
      49,877  

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services*(a) – 1.7%      
  387     Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B     107,555  

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.7%      
  1,391     AT&T, Inc.     40,033  
  1,198     Verizon Communications, Inc.(a)     67,124  
   

 

 

 
      107,157  

 

 

 
Electric Utilities – 1.4%      
  272     American Electric Power Co., Inc.     23,009  
  931     PPL Corp.     26,040  
  596     The Southern Co.     36,064  
   

 

 

 
      85,113  

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment – 1.0%      
  110     AMETEK, Inc.     14,685  
  245     Emerson Electric Co.     23,579  
  96     Rockwell Automation, Inc.     27,458  
   

 

 

 
      65,722  

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 1.5%      
  72     CDW Corp.     12,575  
  105     Keysight Technologies, Inc.*(a)     16,213  
  234     TE Connectivity Ltd.     31,639  
  69     Zebra Technologies Corp. Class A*     36,535  
   

 

 

 
      96,962  

 

 

 
Entertainment – 1.6%      
  316     Activision Blizzard, Inc.     30,159  
  83     Electronic Arts, Inc.     11,938  
  116     Netflix, Inc.*     61,272  
   

 

 

 
      103,369  

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 2.7%      
  104     Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.     18,922  
  112     Crown Castle International Corp.     21,851  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   7


GOLDMAN SACHS DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description       
Value
 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – (continued)      
  456     Duke Realty Corp.   $ 21,592  
  29     Equinix, Inc.     23,275  
  53     Extra Space Storage, Inc.     8,683  
  248     Prologis, Inc.     29,644  
  60     Public Storage     18,041  
  92     SBA Communications Corp.     29,320  
   

 

 

 
      171,328  

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing – 2.0%      
  121     Costco Wholesale Corp.(a)     47,876  
  186     Sysco Corp.     14,461  
  447     Walmart, Inc.(a)     63,036  
   

 

 

 
      125,373  

 

 

 
Food Products – 1.8%      
  191     Campbell Soup Co.     8,708  
  181     Conagra Brands, Inc.     6,585  
  208     General Mills, Inc.     12,673  
  169     Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.     13,632  
  228     McCormick & Co., Inc.     20,137  
  547     Mondelez International, Inc. Class A     34,155  
  86     The Hershey Co.     14,979  
   

 

 

 
      110,869  

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 7.3%      
  319     Abbott Laboratories(a)     36,982  
  40     ABIOMED, Inc.*     12,484  
  41     Align Technology, Inc.*     25,051  
  460     Baxter International, Inc.(a)     37,030  
  61     Becton Dickinson & Co.     14,835  
  681     Boston Scientific Corp.*     29,120  
  137     Danaher Corp.     36,765  
  263     DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.     16,637  
  44     DexCom, Inc.*     18,788  
  425     Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*(a)     44,017  
  23     IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.*     14,526  
  416     Medtronic PLC     51,638  
  42     ResMed, Inc.     10,354  
  143     Stryker Corp.     37,141  
  72     Teleflex, Inc.     28,929  
  73     The Cooper Cos., Inc.     28,928  
  41     West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.     14,723  
   

 

 

 
      457,948  

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services – 0.6%      
  87     HCA Healthcare, Inc.     17,986  
  57     McKesson Corp.     10,901  
  41     Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B     6,004  
   

 

 

 
      34,891  

 

 

 
Health Care Technology – 0.4%      
  331     Cerner Corp.     25,871  

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.4%      
  14     Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.*     21,705  
  64     Domino’s Pizza, Inc.     29,855  
  247     Las Vegas Sands Corp.*     13,014  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – (continued)      
  152     McDonald’s Corp.   35,111  
  433     Starbucks Corp.     48,414  
   

 

 

 
      148,099  

 

 

 
Household Durables – 0.2%      
  531     Newell Brands, Inc.     14,587  

 

 

 
Household Products – 1.8%      
  195     Colgate-Palmolive Co.     15,863  
  84     The Clorox Co.     15,113  
  610     The Procter & Gamble Co.(a)     82,307  
   

 

 

 
      113,283  

 

 

 
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers – 0.2%  
  547     The AES Corp.     14,260  

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates – 1.0%      
  241     Honeywell International, Inc.(a)     52,864  
  26     Roper Technologies, Inc.     12,225  
   

 

 

 
      65,089  

 

 

 
Insurance – 2.4%      
  140     Aon PLC Class A     33,426  
  185     Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.     25,915  
  196     Chubb Ltd.     31,152  
  274     Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.     38,546  
  122     The Travelers Cos., Inc.     18,265  
  78     W.R. Berkley Corp.     5,806  
   

 

 

 
      153,110  

 

 

 
Interactive Media & Services*(a) – 3.9%      
  100     Alphabet, Inc. Class A     244,179  

 

 

 
IT Services – 7.0%      
  227     Accenture PLC Class A(a)     66,917  
  190     Automatic Data Processing, Inc.(a)     37,738  
  147     Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.     23,745  
  168     Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A     11,636  
  268     Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.     37,967  
  307     Fiserv, Inc.*     32,815  
  100     FleetCor Technologies, Inc.*     25,606  
  113     Gartner, Inc.*     27,369  
  169     Global Payments, Inc.     31,694  
  74     Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.     12,100  
  217     Paychex, Inc.(a)     23,284  
  145     VeriSign, Inc.*     33,015  
  328     Visa, Inc. Class A     76,693  
   

 

 

 
      440,579  

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.4%      
  112     Agilent Technologies, Inc.     16,555  
  53     Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.*     19,606  
  69     Illumina, Inc.*     32,651  
  15     Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*     20,780  
   

 

 

 
      89,592  

 

 

 

 

8   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

 

 

 

Shares     Description       
Value
 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Machinery – 1.9%      
  347     Fortive Corp.   $ 24,200  
  146     Illinois Tool Works, Inc.     32,640  
  260     Ingersoll Rand, Inc.*     12,690  
  366     Otis Worldwide Corp.     29,928  
  75     Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.     15,374  
  60     Xylem, Inc.     7,198  
   

 

 

 
      122,030  

 

 

 
Media – 1.0%      
  57     Charter Communications, Inc. Class A*(a)     41,123  
  247     Fox Corp. Class A     9,171  
  504     News Corp. Class A     12,988  
   

 

 

 
      63,282  

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities – 1.2%      
  381     CMS Energy Corp.     22,510  
  471     Dominion Energy, Inc.     34,651  
  320     Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.     19,117  
   

 

 

 
      76,278  

 

 

 
Multiline Retail – 1.2%      
  133     Dollar General Corp.(a)     28,780  
  132     Dollar Tree, Inc.*     13,134  
  131     Target Corp.     31,668  
   

 

 

 
      73,582  

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.7%      
  348     Chevron Corp.     36,450  
  581     Marathon Oil Corp.     7,913  
   

 

 

 
      44,363  

 

 

 
Personal Products(a) – 0.5%      
  97     The Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. Class A     30,854  

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals – 2.8%      
  532     Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.     35,548  
  636     Johnson & Johnson(a)     104,775  
  473     Merck & Co., Inc.     36,785  
   

 

 

 
      177,108  

 

 

 
Professional Services – 0.8%      
  89     Equifax, Inc.     21,316  
  164     Verisk Analytics, Inc.     28,654  
   

 

 

 
      49,970  

 

 

 
Road & Rail – 1.9%      
  1,051     CSX Corp.     33,716  
  93     Norfolk Southern Corp.     24,683  
  52     Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.     13,198  
  225     Union Pacific Corp.(a)     49,484  
   

 

 

 
      121,081  

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 2.1%      
  103     Broadcom, Inc.     49,114  
  44     Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.     16,432  
  100     Skyworks Solutions, Inc.     19,175  
  80     Teradyne, Inc.     10,717  
  180     Texas Instruments, Inc.     34,614  
   

 

 

 
      130,052  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Software – 9.1%      
  64     ANSYS, Inc.*   22,212  
  129     Autodesk, Inc.*     37,655  
  87     Cadence Design Systems, Inc.*(a)     11,903  
  52     Intuit, Inc.     25,489  
  1,284     Microsoft Corp.(a)     347,836  
  30     Paycom Software, Inc.*     10,904  
  220     salesforce.com, Inc.*     53,739  
  64     ServiceNow, Inc.*(a)     35,171  
  43     Synopsys, Inc.*     11,859  
  35     Tyler Technologies, Inc.*     15,833  
   

 

 

 
      572,601  

 

 

 
Specialty Retail – 0.8%      
  321     The TJX Cos., Inc.     21,642  
  83     Tractor Supply Co.     15,443  
  47     Ulta Beauty, Inc.*     16,251  
   

 

 

 
      53,336  

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals(a) – 5.7%      
  2,617     Apple, Inc.     358,424  

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.7%      
  287     NIKE, Inc. Class B     44,339  

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.6%      
  680     Fastenal Co.     35,360  

 

 

 
Water Utilities – 0.2%      
  99     American Water Works Co., Inc.     15,259  

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS  
  (Cost $5,429,972)   $ 5,721,145  

 

 

 

 

Shares     Dividend
Rate
  Value  
Investment Company(b) – 4.7%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  296,143     0.026%   $ 296,143  
  (Cost $296,143)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 95.5%  
  (Cost $5,726,115)   $ 6,017,288  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES — 4.5%
    280,718  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS — 100.0%   $ 6,298,006  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

*

  Non-income producing security.

(a)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for initial margin requirements on futures transactions.

(b)

  Represents an affiliated issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

PLC

 

—Public Limited Company

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   9


GOLDMAN SACHS DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts:

                 

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     2          09/17/21        $ 428,860        $ 4,411  

PURCHASED AND WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following purchased and written options:

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON FUTURES

 

Description    Exercise
Price
   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Market
Value
    Premiums Paid
(Received) by
Fund
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Purchased option contracts

                

Puts

                

S&P 500 Index

   4,200.00      07/30/2021        14     $ 1,400     $ 43,960     $ 45,463     $ (1,503

Written option contracts

                

Calls

                

S&P 500 Index

   4,355.00      07/30/2021        (14     (1,400     (34,859     (31,747     (3,112

Puts

                

S&P 500 Index

   3,965.00      07/30/2021        (14     (1,400     (16,171     (16,194     23  
Total written option contracts                    (28   $ (2,800   $ (51,030   $ (47,941   $ (3,089
TOTAL                    (14   $ (1,400   $ (7,070   $ (2,478   $ (4,592

 

10   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE FUNDS II

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

        Commodity
Strategy Fund(a)
     Defensive
Equity Fund
 
  Assets:

 

 

Investments of unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $292,396,448 and $5,429,972, respectively)

  $ 292,411,014      $ 5,721,145  
 

Investments of affiliated issuers, at value (cost $72,748,311 and $296,143, respectively)

    72,748,311        296,143  
 

Purchased options, at value (premium paid $0 and $45,463, respectively)

           43,960  
 

Cash

    1,484,664        90,573  
 

Unrealized gain on swap contracts

    9,697,177         
 

Variation margin on futures contracts

    166,621        3,290  
 

Upfront payments made on swap contracts

    2         
 

Deferred offering costs

           53,871  
 

Receivables:

 

 

Fund shares sold

    4,372,244        250,000  
 

Dividends and interest

    289,510        3,143  
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    32,196        44,237  
 

Investments sold

           1,258,420  
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(b)

           24,200  
 

Other assets

    536,087        27,945  
  Total assets     381,737,826        7,816,927  
      
  Liabilities:

 

 

Written option contracts, at value (premium received $0 and $47,941, respectively)

           51,030  
 

Payables:

 

 

Fund shares redeemed

    966,036         
 

Management fees

    143,144        2,559  
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

    19,714        305  
 

Investments purchased

    1,519        1,324,600  
 

Due to broker — upfront payment

    35         
 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

    220,367        140,427  
  Total liabilities     1,350,815        1,518,921  
      
  Net Assets:

 

 

Paid-in capital

    339,711,135        5,781,352  
 

Total distributable earnings

    40,675,876        516,654  
    NET ASSETS   $ 380,387,011      $ 6,298,006  
   

Net Assets:

 

   

Class A

  $ 20,021,478      $ 355,689  
   

Class C

    2,057,948        54,447  
   

Institutional

    160,722,995        5,668,551  
   

Investor

    11,039,233        54,855  
   

Class R6

    94,073,665        54,905  
   

Class R

    2,930,768        54,651  
   

Class P

    89,540,924        54,908  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 380,387,011      $ 6,298,006  
   

Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value (unlimited number of shares authorized):

      
   

Class A

    2,062,494        32,502  
   

Class C

    226,406        5,000  
   

Institutional

    16,332,798        517,307  
   

Investor

    1,121,041        5,009  
   

Class R6

    9,538,996        5,010  
   

Class R

    308,158        5,003  
   

Class P

    9,082,068        5,010  
   

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:(c)

      
   

Class A

    $9.71        $10.94  
   

Class C

    9.09        10.89  
   

Institutional

    9.84        10.96  
   

Investor

    9.85        10.95  
   

Class R6

    9.86        10.96  
   

Class R

    9.51        10.92  
   

Class P

    9.86        10.96  

 

  (a)   Statement of Assets and Liabilities for the Commodity Strategy Fund is consolidated and include the balance of a wholly-owned subsidiary, Cayman Commodity-CSF, Ltd. Accordingly, all interfund balances and transactions have been eliminated.
  (b)   Segregated for initial margin requirements and/or collateral on futures contracts.
  (c)   Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares of the Commodity Strategy Fund and Defensive Equity Fund is $10.28 and $11.58, respectively. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current net asset value (“NAV”) or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   11


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE FUNDS II

 

Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

        Commodity
Strategy
Fund(a)
     Defensive
Equity Fund
 
  Investment income:

 

 

Interest

  $ 97,478      $  
 

Dividends — affiliated issuers

    8,473        21  
 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

           33,565  
  Total investment income     105,951        33,586  
      
  Expenses:

 

 

Management fees

    857,533        15,071  
 

Professional fees

    117,836        70,625  
 

Printing and mailing costs

    108,356        25,441  
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    70,147        44,586  
 

Transfer Agency fees(b)

    63,515        1,264  
 

Registration fees

    40,350        11,981  
 

Distribution and Service (12b-1) fees(b)

    33,956        408  
 

Trustee fees

    9,707        9,412  
 

Service fees — Class C

    1,964        65  
 

Amortization of offering costs

           98,570  
 

Other

    15,899        15,947  
  Total expenses     1,319,263        293,370  
 

Less — expense reductions

    (414,982      (276,505
  Net expenses     904,281        16,865  
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)     (798,330      16,721  
      
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):     
 

Net realized gain from:

 

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    3,367,238        683,329  
 

Purchased options

           (431,905
 

Futures contracts

    10,535,209        62,555  
 

Written options

           140,274  
 

Swap contracts

    44,366,845         
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

 

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    (3,433,063      (45,999
 

Purchased options

           698  
 

Futures contracts

    (1,769,328      (6,563
 

Written options

           369  
 

Swap contracts

    9,697,137         
  Net realized and unrealized gain     62,764,038        402,758  
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 61,965,708      $ 419,479  

 

  (a)   Statement of Operations for Commodity Strategy Fund is consolidated and include the balance of a wholly-owned subsidiary, Cayman Commodity-CSF, Ltd. Accordingly, all interfund balances and transactions have been eliminated.
  (b)   Class specific Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) and Transfer Agency fees were as follows:

 

     Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees      Transfer Agency Fees  

Fund

  

Class A

    

Class C

    

Class R

    

Class A

    

Class C

    

Institutional

    

Investor

    

Class R6

    

Class R

    

Class P

 

Commodity Strategy

   $ 22,197      $ 5,890      $ 5,869      $ 10,655      $ 942      $ 28,918      $ 3,721      $ 13,246      $ 1,409      $ 4,624  

Defensive Equity

     84        194        130        54        41        1,072        42        7        41        7  

 

12   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

        Commodity Strategy Fund(a)             Defensive Equity Fund  
        For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
            For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the
Period Ended
December 31, 2020(b)
 
  From operations:              
 

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (798,330    $ (264,652       $ 16,721      $ 10,363  
 

Net realized gain (loss)

    58,269,292        (52,273,359         454,253        (245,088
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    4,494,746        1,808,856                 (51,495      342,487  
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     61,965,708        (50,729,155               419,479        107,762  
               
  Distributions to shareholders:              
 

From distributable earnings:

             
 

Class A Shares

           (35,886                (108
 

Class C Shares

                            (4
 

Institutional Shares

           (485,058                (10,372
 

Investor Shares

           (10,293                (89
 

Class R6 Shares

           (249,795                (105
 

Class R Shares

           (2,158                (26
 

Class P Shares

           (2,720                      (105
  Total distributions to shareholders            (785,910                      (10,809
               
  From share transactions:              
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    145,345,704        138,603,930           371,017        5,427,072  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

           614,812                  10,809  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (59,688,345      (131,532,145               (27,254      (70
  Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions     85,657,359        7,686,597                 343,763        5,437,811  
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     147,623,067        (43,828,468               763,242        5,534,764  
               
  Net assets:              
 

Beginning of period

    232,763,944        276,592,412                 5,534,764         
 

End of period

  $ 380,387,011      $ 232,763,944               $ 6,298,006      $ 5,534,764  

 

  (a)   Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the Commodity Strategy Fund is consolidated and include the balance of a wholly-owned subsidiary, Cayman Commodity-CSF, Ltd. Accordingly, all interfund balances and transactions have been eliminated.
  (b)   Commenced operations on September 30, 2020.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   13


GOLDMAN SACHS COMMODITY STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund
 
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.79     $ 10.17     $ 9.66     $ 11.49     $ 11.68     $ 10.49  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.04     (0.03     0.14       0.10       0.02       0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.96       (2.33     1.44       (1.84     0.43       1.23  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.92       (2.36     1.58       (1.74     0.45       1.25  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.02     (0.18     (0.09     (0.52     (0.06
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                (0.89           (0.12      
 

Total distributions

          (0.02     (1.07     (0.09     (0.64     (0.06
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.71     $ 7.79     $ 10.17     $ 9.66     $ 11.49     $ 11.68  
  Total return(b)     24.65     (23.16 )%      16.31     (15.17 )%      3.95     11.91
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 20,021     $ 15,324     $ 22,569     $ 25,351     $ 46,809     $ 60,944  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.92 %(c)      0.80     0.84     0.84     0.86     0.90
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.12 %(c)      1.28     1.09     1.01     1.01     1.07
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.85 )%(c)      (0.39 )%      1.34     0.88     0.16     0.19
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    65     70     52     46     89     145

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

14   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS COMMODITY STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund
 
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.32     $ 9.61     $ 9.17     $ 10.92     $ 11.15     $ 10.04  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.07     (0.08     0.08       0.02       (0.07     (0.06
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.84       (2.21     1.35       (1.75     0.42       1.17  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.77       (2.29     1.43       (1.73     0.35       1.11  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

                (0.17     (0.02     (0.46      
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                (0.82           (0.12      
 

Total distributions

                (0.99     (0.02     (0.58      
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.09     $ 7.32     $ 9.61     $ 9.17     $ 10.92     $ 11.15  
  Total return(b)     24.18     (23.77 )%      15.54     (15.84 )%      3.16     11.02
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 2,058     $ 1,340     $ 2,271     $ 2,472     $ 2,949     $ 3,858  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.67 %(c)      1.55     1.59     1.59     1.61     1.65
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.87 %(c)      2.03     1.84     1.76     1.76     1.82
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.60 )%(c)      (1.12 )%      0.81     0.14     (0.68 )%      (0.56 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    65     70     52     46     89     145

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   15


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund
 
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.88     $ 10.28     $ 9.74     $ 11.61     $ 11.80     $ 10.59  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.02     (0.01     0.09       0.15       0.09       0.06  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.98       (2.36     1.56       (1.88     0.40       1.25  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.96       (2.37     1.65       (1.73     0.49       1.31  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.03     (0.19     (0.14     (0.56     (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                (0.92           (0.12      
 

Total distributions

          (0.03     (1.11     (0.14     (0.68     (0.10
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.84     $ 7.88     $ 10.28     $ 9.74     $ 11.61     $ 11.80  
  Total return(b)     24.87     (22.96 )%      16.77     (14.89 )%      4.28     12.32
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 160,723     $ 127,172     $ 156,673     $ 259,239     $ 314,888     $ 326,270  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.59 %(c)      0.47     0.50     0.50     0.52     0.56
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.79 %(c)      0.96     0.74     0.66     0.66     0.72
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.52 )%(c)      (0.10 )%      0.81     1.23     0.78     0.53
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    65     70     52     46     89     145

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

16   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS COMMODITY STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund
 
        Investor Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.89     $ 10.29     $ 9.75     $ 11.61     $ 11.81     $ 10.60  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.03     (0.01     (0.04     0.14       (0.02     0.05  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.99       (2.37     1.68       (1.87     0.49       1.25  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.96       (2.38     1.64       (1.73     0.47       1.30  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.02     (0.18     (0.13     (0.55     (0.09
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                (0.92           (0.12      
 

Total distributions

          (0.02     (1.10     (0.13     (0.67     (0.09
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.85     $ 7.89     $ 10.29     $ 9.75     $ 11.61     $ 11.81  
  Total return(b)     24.84     (22.99 )%      16.73     (14.97 )%      4.08     12.21
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 11,039     $ 3,115     $ 6,651     $ 8,272     $ 8,586     $ 5,265  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.67 %(c)      0.55     0.59     0.59     0.61     0.65
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.86 %(c)      1.02     0.83     0.75     0.75     0.82
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.61 )%(c)      (0.09 )%      (0.36 )%      1.15     (0.18 )%      0.44
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    65     70     52     46     89     145

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   17


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.90     $ 10.30     $ 9.76     $ 11.62     $ 11.80     $ 10.60  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.02     (0.01     0.38       0.14       (0.45     0.06  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.98       (2.36     1.27       (1.87     0.95       1.24  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.96       (2.37     1.65       (1.73     0.50       1.30  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.03     (0.19     (0.13     (0.56     (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                (0.92           (0.12      
 

Total distributions

          (0.03     (1.11     (0.13     (0.68     (0.10
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.86     $ 7.90     $ 10.30     $ 9.76     $ 11.62     $ 11.80  
  Total return(b)     24.81     (22.92 )%      16.87     (14.96 )%      4.29     12.25
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 94,074     $ 83,227     $ 85,170     $ 182     $ 90     $ 1,907  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.58 %(c)      0.46     0.49     0.49     0.50     0.54
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.79 %(c)      0.96     0.75     0.68     0.66     0.72
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.50 )%(c)      (0.09 )%      3.52     1.15     (4.04 )%      0.54
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    65     70     52     46     89     145

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

18   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS COMMODITY STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.64     $ 9.99     $ 9.50     $ 11.31     $ 11.51     $ 10.35  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.05     (0.05     0.16       0.07       (0.04     (0.01
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.92       (2.29     1.38       (1.81     0.45       1.21  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.87       (2.34     1.54       (1.74     0.41       1.20  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.01     (0.18     (0.07     (0.49     (0.04
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                (0.87           (0.12      
 

Total distributions

          (0.01     (1.05     (0.07     (0.61     (0.04
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.51     $ 7.64     $ 9.99     $ 9.50     $ 11.31     $ 11.51  
  Total return(b)     24.48     (23.36 )%      16.11     (15.40 )%      3.60     11.60
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 2,931     $ 1,903     $ 2,280     $ 2,233     $ 2,892     $ 4,419  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.17 %(c)      1.05     1.09     1.09     1.11     1.14
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.37 %(c)      1.54     1.34     1.25     1.26     1.34
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (1.10 )%(c)      (0.68 )%      1.53     0.64     (0.40 )%      (0.07 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    65     70     52     46     89     145

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   19


GOLDMAN SACHS COMMODITY STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31, 2018
*
 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.90     $ 10.29     $ 9.76     $ 12.11  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.03     (b)      (0.25     0.12  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.99       (2.36     1.89       (2.33
 

Total from investment operations

    1.96       (2.36     1.64       (2.21
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.03     (0.19     (0.14
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                (0.92      
 

Total distributions

          (0.03     (1.11     (0.14
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.86     $ 7.90     $ 10.29     $ 9.76  
  Total return(c)     24.81     (22.84 )%      16.73     (18.31 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 89,541     $ 684     $ 977     $ 3,167  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.59 %(d)      0.45     0.48     0.45 %(d) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.75 %(d)      0.94     0.72     0.65 %(d) 
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.54 )%(d)      (0.04 )%      (2.28 )%      1.43 %(d) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    65     70     52     46

 

   *   Commencement of operations on April 17, 2018.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

20   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Defensive Equity Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
           Period Ended
December 31, 2020(a)
 
  Per Share Data       
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.19              $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.01          0.01  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain

    0.74                0.19  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.75                0.20  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

             (0.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (c) 
 

Total distributions

                   (0.01
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.94              $ 10.19  
  Total return(d)     7.46              2.04
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 356        $ 79  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.94 %(e)         0.94 %(e) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    8.90 %(e)         10.42 %(e) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.25 %(e)         0.42 %(e) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    139              26

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on September 30, 2020.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Rounds to less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   21


GOLDMAN SACHS DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Defensive Equity Fund
 
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
           Period Ended
December 31, 2020(a)
 
  Per Share Data       
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.18              $ 10.00  
 

Net investment loss(b)

    (0.03        (0.01
 

Net realized and unrealized gain

    0.74                0.19  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.71                0.18  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (c) 
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.89              $ 10.18  
  Total return(d)     6.97              1.81
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 54        $ 51  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.69 %(e)         1.69 %(e) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    9.67 %(e)         11.70 %(e) 
 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

    (0.51 )%(e)         (0.28 )%(e) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    139              26

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on September 30, 2020.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Rounds to less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

22   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Defensive Equity Fund
 
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
           Period Ended
December 31, 2020(a)
 
  Per Share Data       
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.19              $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.03          0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain

    0.74                0.19  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.77                0.21  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

             (0.02
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (c) 
 

Total distributions

                   (0.02
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.96              $ 10.19  
  Total return(d)     7.56              2.11
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 5,669        $ 5,201  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.57 %(e)         0.57 %(e) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    8.55 %(e)         10.45 %(e) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.61 %(e)         0.84 %(e) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    139              26

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on September 30, 2020.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Rounds to less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   23


GOLDMAN SACHS DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Defensive Equity Fund  
        Investor Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
           Period Ended
December 31, 2020(a)
 
  Per Share Data       
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.19              $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.03          0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain

    0.73                0.19  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.76                0.21  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

             (0.02
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (c) 
 

Total distributions

                   (0.02
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.95              $ 10.19  
  Total return(d)     7.56              2.08
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 55        $ 51  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.69 %(e)         0.69 %(e) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    8.67 %(e)         10.70 %(e) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.49 %(e)         0.72 %(e) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    139              26

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on September 30, 2020.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Rounds to less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

24   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Defensive Equity Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
           Period Ended
December 31, 2020(a)
 
  Per Share Data       
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.19              $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.03          0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain

    0.74                0.19  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.77                0.21  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

             (0.02
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (c) 
 

Total distributions

                   (0.02
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.96              $ 10.19  
  Total return(d)     7.56              2.11
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 55        $ 51  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.57 %(e)         0.57 %(e) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    8.55 %(e)         10.58 %(e) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.61 %(e)         0.84 %(e) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    139              26

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on September 30, 2020.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Rounds to less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   25


GOLDMAN SACHS DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Defensive Equity Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
           Period Ended
December 31, 2020(a)
 
  Per Share Data       
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.19              $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    (c)         0.01  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain

    0.73                0.19  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.73                0.20  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

             (0.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (d) 
 

Total distributions

                   (0.01
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.92              $ 10.19  
  Total return(e)     7.26              1.95
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 55        $ 51  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.19 %(f)         1.19 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    9.17 %(f)         11.20 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.01 )%(f)         0.22 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    139              26

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on September 30, 2020.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
  (d)   Rounds to less than $0.005 per share.
  (e)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

26   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS DEFENSIVE EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Defensive Equity Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
           Period Ended
December 31, 2020(a)
 
  Per Share Data       
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.19              $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.03          0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain

    0.74                0.19  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.77                0.21  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

             (0.02
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (c) 
 

Total distributions

                   (0.02
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.96              $ 10.19  
  Total return(d)     7.56              2.11
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 55        $ 51  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.56 %(e)         0.56 %(e) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    8.54 %(e)         10.57 %(e) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.62 %(e)         0.85 %(e) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    139              26

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on September 30, 2020.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Rounds to less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   27


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE FUNDS II

 

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The following table lists those series of the Trust that are included in this report (collectively, the “Funds” or individually a “Fund”), along with their corresponding share classes and respective diversification status under the Act:

 

Fund      Shares Classes Offered    Diversified/
Non-diversified

Commodity Strategy

    

A, C, Institutional, Investor, R6, R and P

   Diversified

Defensive Equity

    

A, C, Institutional, Investor, R6, R and P

   Diversified

Class A Shares of the Commodity Strategy Fund are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 4.50%. Class A Shares of the Defensive Equity Fund are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class C Shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00%, which is imposed on redemptions made within 12 months of purchase. Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares are not subject to a sales charge.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”), serves as investment adviser to the Funds pursuant to management agreements with the Trust. CoreCommodity Management, LLC (“CoreCommodity” or the “Sub-Adviser”) serves as a sub-adviser to the Commodity Strategy Fund. GSAM compensates the Sub-Adviser directly in accordance with the terms of the Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Commodity Strategy Fund is not charged any separate or additional investment advisory fees by the Sub-Adviser.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and require management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions. Each Fund is an investment company under GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies.

A.  Basis of Consolidation for Commodity Strategy Fund — Cayman Commodity-CSF, Ltd. (the “Subsidiary”), a Cayman Islands exempted company, is currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Commodity Strategy Fund. The Subsidiary acts as an investment vehicle for the Fund to enable the Fund to gain exposure to certain types of commodity-linked derivative instruments. The Fund is the sole shareholder of the Subsidiary, and it is intended that the Fund will remain the sole shareholder and will continue to control its Subsidiary. All inter-fund balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. As of June 30, 2021, the Fund’s net assets were $380,387,011, of which $74,284,333, or 19.5%, represented the Subsidiary’s net assets.

B.  Investment Valuation — The Funds’ valuation policy is to value investments at fair value.

C.  Investment Income and Investments — Investment income includes interest income, dividend income, and securities lending income, if any. Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recognized on ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, as soon as such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost. Investment transactions are recorded on the following business day for daily net asset value (“NAV”) calculations. Investment income is recorded net of any foreign withholding taxes, less any amounts reclaimable. The Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and is payable upon sale of such investments. Distributions received from the Funds’ investments in United States (“U.S.”) real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) may be characterized as ordinary income, net capital gain and/or a return of capital. A return of capital is recorded by the Funds as a reduction to the cost basis of the REIT.

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

For derivative contracts, realized gains and losses are recorded upon settlement of the contract. Upfront payments, if any, are made or received upon entering into a swap agreement and are reflected in the Statement and Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Upfront payments are recognized over the contract’s term/event as realized gains or losses, with the exception of forward starting swap contracts whose realized gains or losses are recognized from the effective start date. For securities with paydown provisions, principal payments received are treated as a proportionate reduction to the cost basis of the securities, and excess or shortfall amounts are recorded as income.

D.  Class Allocations and Expenses — Investment income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), if any, and non-class specific expenses of each Fund are allocated daily based upon the proportion of net assets of each class. Non-class specific expenses directly incurred by a Fund are charged to that Fund, while such expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated across the applicable Funds on a straight-line and/or pro-rata basis depending upon the nature of the expenses. Class-specific expenses, where applicable, are borne by the respective share classes and include Distribution and Service, Transfer Agency and Service fees.

E.  Offering Costs — Offering costs paid in connection with the initial offering of shares of the Defensive Equity Fund are being amortized on a straight-line basis over 12 months from the date of commencement of operations.

F.  Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, each Fund is not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gains distributions, if any, are declared and paid according to the following schedule:

 

Fund        

Income Distributions

Declared/Paid

  

Capital Gains Distributions

Declared/Paid

Commodity Strategy

       Semi-Annually    Annually

Defensive Equity

       Annually    Annually

The Subsidiary is classified as a controlled foreign corporation under the Code. Therefore, the Commodity Strategy Fund is required to increase its taxable income by its share of the Subsidiary’s income. Net losses of the Subsidiary cannot be deducted by the Fund in the current period nor carried forward to offset taxable income in future periods. Net capital losses, if any, are carried forward to future fiscal years and may be used to the extent allowed by the Code to offset any future capital gains. Losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. Utilization of capital loss carryforwards will reduce the requirement of future capital gains distributions.

The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial reporting purposes is determined in accordance with federal income tax rules, which may differ from GAAP. The source of each Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from distributable earnings or capital. Certain components of the Funds’ net assets on the Statement and Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities reflect permanent GAAP/tax differences based on the appropriate tax character.

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

U.S. GAAP defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price); the Funds’ policy is to use the market approach. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls shall be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The levels used for classifying investments are not necessarily an

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

indication of the risk associated with investing in these investments. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2 — Quoted prices in markets that are not active or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, volatility and credit spreads), either directly or indirectly;

Level 3 — Prices or valuations that require significant unobservable inputs (including GSAM’s assumptions in determining fair value measurement).

The Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) has approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Funds, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Trustees have delegated to GSAM day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Fund’s investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

A.  Level 1 and Level 2 Fair Value Investments — The valuation techniques and significant inputs used in determining the fair values for investments classified as Level 1 and Level 2 are as follows:

Equity Securities — Equity securities traded on a United States (“U.S.”) securities exchange or the NASDAQ system, or those located on certain foreign exchanges, including but not limited to the Americas, are valued daily at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded. If there is no sale or official closing price or such price is believed by GSAM to not represent fair value, equity securities will be valued at the valid closing bid price for long positions and at the valid closing ask price for short positions (i.e. where there is sufficient volume, during normal exchange trading hours). If no valid bid/ask price is available, the equity security will be valued pursuant to the Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. To the extent these investments are actively traded, they are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, otherwise they are generally classified as Level 2. Certain equity securities containing unique attributes may be classified as Level 2.

Unlisted equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last sale price on the valuation date, or if no sale occurs, at the last bid price for long positions or the last ask price for short positions, and are generally classified as Level 2. Securities traded on certain foreign securities exchanges are valued daily at fair value determined by an independent fair value service (if available) under Fair Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. The independent fair value service takes into account multiple factors including, but not limited to, movements in the securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign currency exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign securities exchange. These investments are generally classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Money Market Funds — Investments in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (“Underlying Fund”) are valued at the NAV per share of the Institutional Share class on the day of valuation. These investments are generally classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. For information regarding the Underlying Fund’s accounting policies and investment holdings, please see the Underlying Fund’s shareholder report.

Debt Securities — Debt securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued daily on the basis of quotations supplied by dealers or an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing, which consider: (i) yield or price with respect to bonds that are considered comparable in characteristics such as rating, interest rate and maturity date or (ii) quotations from securities dealers to determine current value. With the exception of treasury securities of G7 countries, which are generally classified as Level 1, these investments are generally classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

Derivative Contracts — A derivative is an instrument whose value is derived from underlying assets, indices, reference rates or a combination of these factors. A Fund enters into derivative transactions to hedge against changes in interest rates, securities prices, and/or currency exchange rates, to increase total return, or to gain access to certain markets or attain exposure to other underliers. For financial reporting purposes, cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of a Fund and cash collateral received, if any, is reported separately on the Statement and Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities as receivables/payables for collateral on certain derivatives contracts. Non-cash collateral pledged by a Fund, if any, is noted in the Schedule and Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

Exchange-traded derivatives, including futures and options contracts, are generally valued at the last sale or settlement price on the exchange where they are principally traded. Exchange-traded options without settlement prices are generally valued at the midpoint of the bid and ask prices on the exchange where they are principally traded (or, in the absence of two-way trading, at the last bid price for long positions and the last ask price for short positions). Exchange-traded derivatives typically fall within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) and centrally cleared derivatives are valued using market transactions and other market evidence, including market-based inputs to models, calibration to market-clearing transactions, broker or dealer quotations, or other alternative pricing sources. Where models are used, the selection of a particular model to value OTC and centrally cleared derivatives depends upon the contractual terms of, and specific risks inherent in, the instrument, as well as the availability of pricing information in the market. Valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility, voluntary and involuntary prepayment rates, loss severity rates and correlations of such inputs. For OTC and centrally cleared derivatives that trade in liquid markets, model inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment. OTC and centrally cleared derivatives are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy when significant inputs are corroborated by market evidence.

i.  Futures Contracts — Futures contracts are contracts to buy or sell a standardized quantity of a specified commodity or security. Upon entering into a futures contract, a Fund deposits cash or securities in an account on behalf of the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments are made or received by a Fund equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable with a corresponding offset to unrealized gains or losses.

ii.  Options — When a Fund writes call or put options, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written. Swaptions are options on swap contracts.

Upon the purchase of a call option or a put option by a Fund, the premium paid is recorded as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option. Certain options may be purchased with premiums to be determined on a future date. The premiums for these options are based upon implied volatility parameters at specified terms.

iii.  Swap Contracts — Bilateral swap contracts are agreements in which a Fund and a counterparty agree to exchange periodic payments on a specified notional amount or make a net payment upon termination. Bilateral swap transactions are privately negotiated in the OTC market and payments are settled through direct payments between a Fund and the counterparty. By contrast, certain swap transactions are subject to mandatory central clearing. These swaps are executed through a derivatives clearing member (“DCM”), acting in an agency capacity, and submitted to a central counterparty (“CCP”) (“centrally cleared swaps”), in which case all payments are settled with the CCP through the DCM. Swaps are marked-to-market daily using pricing vendor quotations, counterparty or clearinghouse prices or model prices, and the change in value, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Upon entering into a swap contract, a Fund is required to satisfy an initial margin requirement by delivering cash or securities to the counterparty (or in some cases, segregated in a triparty account on behalf of the counterparty), which can be adjusted by any mark-to-market gains or losses pursuant to bilateral or centrally cleared arrangements. For centrally cleared swaps the daily change in valuation, if any, is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin.

A total return swap is an agreement that gives a Fund the right to receive or pay the appreciation or depreciation, as applicable, in the value of a specified security, an index, a basket of securities or indices or other instrument in return for a fee

 

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paid to the counterparty, which will typically be an agreed upon interest rate. If the underlying asset declines in value over the term of the swap, a Fund may also be required to pay the dollar value of that decline to the counterparty.

B.  Level 3 Fair Value Investments — To the extent that significant inputs to valuation models and other alternative pricing sources are unobservable, or if quotations are not readily available, or if GSAM believes that such quotations do not accurately reflect fair value, the fair value of a Fund’s investments may be determined under Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees. GSAM, consistent with its procedures and applicable regulatory guidance, may make an adjustment to the most recent valuation prices of either domestic or foreign securities in light of significant events to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities at the time of determining a Fund’s NAV. To the extent investments are valued using single source broker quotations obtained directly from the broker or passed through from third party pricing vendors, such investments are classified as Level 3 investments.

C.  Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Funds’ investments and derivatives classified in the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2021:

COMMODITY STRATEGY

 

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Fixed Income

            

U.S. Treasury Obligations

   $ 87,454,082        $         —        $         —  

Investment Company

     72,748,311                    

Short-term Investments

     204,956,932                    
Total    $ 365,159,325        $        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets(a)             

Futures Contracts

   $ 4,239,695        $        $         —  

Total Return Swap Contracts

              9,697,177           
Total    $ 4,239,695        $ 9,697,177        $  
Liabilities(a)             

Futures Contracts

   $ (5,884,723      $        $  

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

DEFENSIVE EQUITY

 

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(b)

            

Europe

   $ 282,035        $         —        $         —  

North America

     5,439,110                    

Investment Company

     296,143                    
Total    $ 6,017,288        $        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets             

Futures Contracts(a)

   $ 4,411        $        $  

Purchased Options

     43,960                    
Total    $ 48,371        $        $  
Liabilities             

Written Options Contracts

   $ (51,030      $        $  

 

(a)   Amount shown represents unrealized gain (loss) at period end.
(b)   Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of net asset value. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile.

For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Schedule and Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES

The following tables set forth, by certain risk types, the gross value of derivative contracts (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) as of June 30, 2021. These instruments were used as part of the Funds’ investment strategies and to obtain and/or manage exposure related to the risks below. The values in the tables below exclude the effects of cash collateral received or posted pursuant to these derivative contracts, and therefore are not representative of the Funds’ net exposure.

COMMODITY STRATEGY         
Risk    Consolidated Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
   Assets      Consolidated Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
   Liabilities  

Commodity

   Receivable for unrealized gain on swap
contracts/Variation margin on futures contracts
   $ 13,936,872 (a)     Variation margin on futures contracts    $ (5,884,723) (a) 

 

DEFENSIVE EQUITY

        
Risk    Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
   Assets      Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
   Liabilities  

Equity

   Variation margin on futures contracts;
Purchased options, at value
   $ 48,371 (a)     Written options, at value    $ (51,030)  

 

(a)   Includes unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts described in the Additional Investment Information sections of the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. Only the variation margin as of June 30, 2021 is reported within the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

The following tables set forth, by certain risk types, the Funds’ gains (losses) related to these derivatives and their indicative volumes for the six months ended June 30, 2021. These gains (losses) should be considered in the context that these derivative contracts may have been executed to create investment opportunities and/or economically hedge certain investments, and accordingly, certain gains (losses) on such derivative contracts may offset certain (losses) gains attributable to investments. These gains (losses) are included in “Net realized gain (loss)” or “Net change in unrealized gain (loss)” on the Statement and Consolidated Statement of Operations:

COMMODITY STRATEGY     
Risk    Consolidated Statement of Operations    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Interest rate    Net change in unrealized loss on futures contracts    $     $ (124,300
Commodity    Net realized gain from swap contracts and futures contracts/ Net change in unrealized gain on swap contracts and futures contracts      54,902,054       8,052,109  
Total         $ 54,902,054     $ 7,927,809  
DEFENSIVE EQUITY     
Risk    Statement of Operations    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts, purchased options and written options/Net change in unrealized gain on futures contracts, purchased options and written options    $ (229,076   $ (5,496

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the relevant values for each derivative type was as follows:

 

              Average Number of Contracts, Notional Amounts, or  Shares/Units(a)  
Fund              Futures
contracts
       Swap
Agreements
       Purchased
Options
       Written
Options
 

Commodity Strategy

                3,371        $ 214,492,651                    

Defensive Equity

                2                   2,167          4,100  

 

(a)   Amounts disclosed represent the average number of contracts for futures contracts, notional amounts for swap agreements, or shares/units outstanding for purchased options and written options, based on absolute values, which is indicative of the volume for this derivative type, for the months that each Fund held such derivatives during the six months ended June 30, 2021.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help a Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, a Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivatives counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between a Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives (including forward foreign currency exchange contracts, and certain options and swaps), and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of a default (close-out netting) or similar event, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty.

Collateral and margin requirements differ between exchange traded derivatives and OTC derivatives. Margin requirements are established by the broker or clearing house for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives (financial futures contracts, options and centrally cleared swaps) pursuant to governing agreements for those instrument types. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract-specific for OTC derivatives. For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked to market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral currently pledged by a Fund and the counterparty. Additionally, a Fund may be required to post initial margin to the counterparty, the terms of which would be outlined in the confirmation of the OTC transaction.

 

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Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a counterparty must exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold before a transfer is required to be made. To the extent amounts due to a Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. A Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that the Investment Adviser believes to be of good standing and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

Additionally, the netting of assets and liabilities and the offsetting of collateral pledged or received are based on contractual netting/set-off provisions in the ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreements. However, in the event of a default or insolvency of a counterparty, a court could determine that such rights are not enforceable due to the restrictions or prohibitions against the right of setoff that may be imposed in accordance with a particular jurisdiction’s bankruptcy or insolvency laws.

The following table sets forth the Commodity Strategy Fund’s net exposure for derivative instruments that are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements as of June 30, 2021:

COMMODITY STRATEGY                       
         Derivative Assets(1)        Net Derivative
Asset
(Liabilities)
       Collateral
(Received)
Pledged(1)
       Net
Amount(2)
 
Counterparty         Swaps        Total  

Citibank NA

     $ 2,911,242        $ 2,911,242        $ 2,911,242        $        $ 2,911,242  

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

       3,660,244          3,660,244          3,660,244                   3,660,244  

UBS AG (London)

         3,125,691          3,125,691          3,125,691                   3,125,691  

Total

       $ 9,697,177        $ 9,697,177        $ 9,697,177        $        $ 9,697,177  
(1)   Gross amounts available for offset but not netted in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(2)   Net amount represents the net amount due (to) from counterparty in the event of a default based on the contractual set-off rights under the agreement. Net amount excludes any over-collateralized amounts.

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

A.  Management Agreement — Under the Agreement, GSAM manages the Funds, subject to the general supervision of the Trustees.

As compensation for the services rendered pursuant to the Agreement, the assumption of the expenses related thereto and administration of the Funds’ business affairs, including providing facilities, GSAM is entitled to a management fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, contractual and effective net management fees with GSAM were at the following rates:

 

         Contractual Management Rate             Effective Net
Management
Rate^
 
Fund         First
$1 billion
     Next
$1 billion
     Next
$3 billion
     Next
$3 billion
     Over
$8 billion
     Effective
Rate
 

Commodity Strategy

         0.50      0.50      0.45      0.43      0.42      0.50      0.40 %(a) 

Defensive Equity

         0.53        0.48        0.45        0.44        0.43        0.53        0.53  

 

^   Effective Net Management Rate includes impact of management fee waivers of affiliated underlying funds, if any. The Effective Net Management Rate may not correlate to the Contractual Management Rate as a result of management fee waivers that may be in effect from time to time.
(a)   Reflects combined management fees paid to GSAM under the Agreement and the Commodity Strategy Fund’s Subsidiary Agreement (as defined below) after the waivers.

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

The Funds invest in Institutional Shares of the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, which is an affiliated Underlying Fund. GSAM has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee payable by the Funds in an amount equal to the management fee it earns as an investment adviser to the affiliated Underlying Fund in which the Funds invest. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the management fee waived by GSAM was for each Fund as follows:

 

Fund         Management
Fee Waived
 

Commodity Strategy

       $ 34,458  

Defensive Equity

         56  

GSAM also provides management services to the Subsidiary pursuant to a Subsidiary Management Agreement (the “Subsidiary Agreement”) and is entitled to a management fee accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of 0.42% of the Subsidiary’s average daily net assets. In consideration of the Subsidiary’s management fee, and for as long as the Subsidiary Agreement remains in effect, GSAM has contractually agreed to waive irrevocably a portion of the Commodity Strategy Fund’s management fee in an amount equal to the management fee accrued and paid to GSAM by the Subsidiary under the Subsidiary Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, GSAM waived $127,355 of the Commodity Strategy Fund’s management fee.

B.  Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Plans — The Trust, on behalf of Class A and Class R Shares of each applicable Fund, has adopted Distribution and Service Plans subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Service Plans, Goldman Sachs, which serves as distributor (the “Distributor”), is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution services and personal and account maintenance services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers. These fees are equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A or Class R Shares of the Funds, as applicable, as set forth below.

The Trust, on behalf of Class C Shares of each applicable Fund, has adopted a Distribution Plan subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution Plan, Goldman Sachs as Distributor is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers. These fees are equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares of the Funds, as set forth below.

 

     Distribution and/or Service Plan Rates  
      Class A*      Class C      Class R*  

Distribution and/or Service Plan

     0.25      0.75      0.50

 

*   With respect to Class A and Class R Shares, the Distributor at its discretion may use compensation for distribution services paid under the Distribution and/or Service Plan to compensate service organizations for personal and account maintenance services and expenses as long as such total compensation does not exceed the maximum cap on “service fees” imposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

C.  Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Funds pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class A Shares’ front end sales charge and Class C Shares’ CDSC. During the six months ended June 30 2021, Goldman Sachs retained the following amounts:

 

         Front End
Sales Charge
 
Fund         Class A  

Commodity Strategy

       $ 3,217  

Defensive Equity

          

D.  Service Plan — The Trust, on behalf of each applicable Fund, has adopted a Service Plan to allow Class C Shares to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing varying levels of personal and account maintenance

 

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services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service Plan provides for compensation to the service organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares of the Funds.

E.  Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Funds for a fee pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.12% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares of the Commodity Strategy Fund; 0.16% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares of the Defensive Equity Fund; 0.03% of the average daily net assets of Class R6 and P Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional Shares.

F.  Other Expense Agreements and Affiliated Transactions — GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Funds (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees and shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of each Funds. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Funds are not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. The Other Expense limitations as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets for the Commodity Strategy and Defensive Equity Funds are 0.074% and 0.004%, respectively. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2022, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees. In addition, the Funds have entered into certain offset arrangements with the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Funds’ expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above. The Subsidiary also pays certain other expenses, including service and custody fees. GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit the Subsidiary’s expenses (excluding management fees) to 0.004% of the Subsidiary’s average daily net assets for the Commodity Strategy Fund.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows:

 

Fund         Management
Fee Waiver
       Other
Expense
Reimbursements
       Total
Expense
Reductions
 

Commodity Strategy

       $ 161,813        $ 253,169        $ 414,982  

Defensive Equity

         56          276,449          276,505  

G.  Line of Credit Facility — As of June 30, 2021, the Funds participated in a $1,000,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the “facility”) together with other funds of the Trust and certain registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or its affiliates. This facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes, or to allow for an orderly liquidation of securities to meet redemption requests. The interest rate on borrowings is based on the federal funds rate. The facility also requires a fee to be paid by the Funds based on the amount of the commitment that has not been utilized. For the six months ended June 30, 2021 , the Funds did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 26, 2021, the facility was $700,000,000.

H.  Other Transactions with Affiliates —For the six months ended June 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs did not earn any brokerage commissions from portfolio transactions on behalf of the Funds.

As of June 30, 2021, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was the beneficial owner of 5% or greater of the following:

 

Fund         Class A   Class C     Institutional     Investor     Class R6     Class R     Class P  

Defensive Equity

       15%     100     91     100     100     100     100

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

The table below shows the transactions in and earnings from investments in the Underlying Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2021:

 

Fund         Beginning
Value as of
December 31,
2020
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sales
    Ending
Value as of
June 30, 2021
     Shares as of
June 30,
2021
     Dividend
Income
 

Commodity Strategy

       $ 168,485,696      $ 579,746,138      $ (675,483,523   $ 72,748,311        72,748,311      $ 8,473  

Defensive Equity

         307,935        992,840        (1,004,632     296,143        296,143        21  

 

6. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the six months ended June 30, 2021, were as follows:

 

Fund         Purchases of
U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations
     Purchases (Excluding
U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations)
     Sales and
Maturities of
U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations
     Sales and
Maturities (Excluding
U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations)
 

Commodity Strategy

       $ 88,457,170      $      $ 26,136,252      $ 45,768  

Defensive Equity

                7,508,262               7,576,428  

 

7. TAX INFORMATION

As of the Funds’ most recent fiscal year end, December 31, 2020, the Funds’ capital loss carryforwards and certain timing differences on a tax basis were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Strategy
    Defensive
Equity
 

Capital loss carryforwards:

    

Perpetual Short-Term

   $ (4,526,130   $  

Perpetual Long-Term

     (17,060,636      

Total capital loss carryforwards

     (21,586,766      

Timing differences (Post October Loss Deferral, Qualified Late Year Loss Deferral, Real Estate Investment Trusts and Straddle Loss Deferral)

   $ (3,117,415   $ (234,918

As of June 30, 2021, the Funds’ aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

      Commodity
Strategy
    Defensive
Equity
 

Tax cost

   $ 341,112,170     $ 5,830,934  

Gross unrealized gain

     24,061,213       324,225  

Gross unrealized loss

     (14,058     (137,871
Net unrealized security gain (loss)    $ 24,047,155     $ 186,354  

 

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7. TAX INFORMATION (continued)

 

The difference between GAAP-basis and tax basis unrealized gains (losses) is attributable primarily to wash sales and net mark to market gains/(losses) on regulated futures, options and foreign currency contracts, market discount accretion and premium amortization, and differences related to the tax treatment of swap transactions and underlying fund investments.

GSAM has reviewed the Funds’ tax positions for all open tax years (the current and prior three years, as applicable) and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Such open tax years remain subject to examination and adjustment by tax authorities.

 

8. OTHER RISKS

The Funds’ risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

Derivatives Risk — The Funds’ use of derivatives may result in loss. Derivative instruments, which may pose risks in addition to and greater than those associated with investing directly in securities, currencies or other instruments, may be illiquid or less liquid, volatile, difficult to price and leveraged so that small changes in the value of the underlying instruments may produce disproportionate losses to the Funds. Derivatives are also subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party in the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligation. The use of derivatives is a highly specialized activity that involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with investments in more traditional securities and instruments. Losses from derivatives can also result from a lack of correlation between changes in the value of derivative instruments and the portfolio assets (if any) being hedged.

Interest Rate Risk — When interest rates increase, fixed income securities or instruments held by the Commodity Strategy Fund will generally decline in value. Long-term fixed income securities or instruments will normally have more price volatility because of this risk than short-term fixed income securities or instruments. The risks associated with changing interest rates may have unpredictable effects on the markets and the Fund’s investments. Fluctuations in interest rates may also affect the liquidity of fixed income securities and instruments held by the Fund.

Investments in Other Investment Companies Risk — As a shareholder of another investment company, a Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any net management fees and other expenses paid by such other investment companies, in addition to the fees and expenses regularly borne by the Fund.

Large Shareholder Transactions Risk — A Fund may experience adverse effects when certain large shareholders, such as other funds, institutional investors (including those trading by use of non-discretionary mathematical formulas), financial intermediaries (who may make investment decisions on behalf of underlying clients and/or include a Fund in their investment model), individuals, accounts and Goldman Sachs affiliates, purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of a Fund. Such large shareholder redemptions, which may occur rapidly or unexpectedly, may cause a Fund to sell portfolio securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, which may negatively impact a Fund’s NAV and liquidity. These transactions may also accelerate the realization of taxable income to shareholders if such sales of investments resulted in gains, and may also increase transaction costs. In addition, a large redemption could result in a Fund’s current expenses being allocated over a smaller asset base, leading to an increase in the Fund’s expense ratio. Similarly, large Fund share purchases may adversely affect a Fund’s performance to the extent that the Fund is delayed in investing new cash or otherwise maintains a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

Liquidity Risk — A Fund may make investments that are illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that a Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period or without significant dilution to remaining investors’ interests because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, a Fund may be forced to sell investments at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions. If a Fund is forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions, such sales may adversely affect the Fund’s NAV and dilute remaining investors’ interests. Liquidity risk may be the result of, among other things, the reduced number and capacity of traditional market participants to make a market in fixed income securities or the lack of an active market. The potential for liquidity risk may be magnified by a rising interest rate environment or other circumstances where investor

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

8. OTHER RISKS (continued)

 

redemptions from fixed income mutual funds may be higher than normal, potentially causing increased supply in the market due to selling activity. These risks may be more pronounced in connection with a Fund’s investments in securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. Redemptions by large shareholders may have a negative impact on a Fund’s liquidity.

Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, a Fund trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk). The value of the securities in which a Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Events such as war, acts of terrorism, social unrest, natural disasters, the spread of infectious illness or other public health threats could also significantly impact a Fund and its investments. Additionally, a Fund may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

Tax Risk — The Commodity Strategy Fund will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in the Subsidiary and/or commodity index-linked structured notes, as applicable. Historically, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued private letter rulings (“PLRs”) in which the IRS specifically concluded that income and gains from investments in commodity index-linked structured notes (the “Notes Rulings”) or a wholly-owned foreign subsidiary that invests in commodity-linked instruments are “qualifying income” for purposes of compliance with Subchapter M of the Code. The IRS has issued such PLRs to the Commodity Strategy Fund. Based on such rulings, this Fund may seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets through investments in commodity-linked notes and/or subsidiaries. The IRS recently issued final regulations that, would generally treat the Commodity Strategy Fund’s income inclusion with respect to a subsidiary as qualifying income either if (A) there is a distribution out of the earnings and profits of a subsidiary that are attributable to such income inclusion or (B) such inclusion is derived with respect to the Commodity Strategy Fund’s business of investing in stock, securities, or currencies.

The IRS also issued a revenue procedure, which states that the IRS will not in the future issue PLRs that would require a determination of whether an asset (such as a commodity index-linked note) is a “security” under the Investment Company Act of 1940. In connection with issuing such revenue procedure, the IRS has revoked the Notes Ruling on a prospective basis. In light of the revocation of the Notes Rulings, the Commodity Strategy Fund has limited its investments in commodity index-linked structured notes. The Commodity Strategy Fund obtained an opinion of counsel that the Fund’s income from investments in the Subsidiary should constitute “qualifying income.” However, no assurances can be provided that the IRS would not be able to successfully assert that the Commodity Strategy Fund’s income from such investments was not “qualifying income,” in which case the Commodity Strategy Fund would fail to qualify as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Code if over 10% of its gross income were derived from these investments. If the Commodity Strategy Fund failed to qualify as a RIC, it would be subject to federal and state income tax on all of its taxable income at regular corporate tax rates. This would significantly adversely affect the returns to, and could cause substantial losses for, Commodity Strategy Fund shareholders.

 

9. INDEMNIFICATIONS

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents are indemnified, to the extent permitted by the Act and state law, against certain liabilities that may arise out of performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, GSAM believes the risk of loss under these arrangements to be remote.

 

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events after the Statement and Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities date have been evaluated, and GSAM has concluded that there is no impact requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    510,839     $ 4,567,971        948,695     $ 6,254,977  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 4,976       32,397  

Shares redeemed

    (415,246     (3,671,311      (1,205,352     (8,518,281
      95,593       896,660        (251,681     (2,230,907
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    71,038       620,832        47,065       265,484  

Shares redeemed

    (27,645     (228,675      (100,448     (638,692
      43,393       392,157        (53,383     (373,208
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    3,840,751       35,019,332        13,805,822       89,817,355  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 48,268       317,600  

Shares redeemed

    (3,637,092     (32,980,612      (12,968,538     (93,328,388
      203,659       2,038,720        885,552       (3,193,433
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    807,531       7,469,295        135,357       937,796  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 1,550       10,217  

Shares redeemed

    (81,129     (753,225      (388,664     (3,009,974
      726,402       6,716,070        (251,757     (2,061,961
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    1,222,706       10,988,983        5,768,180       40,531,756  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 37,905       249,794  

Shares redeemed

    (2,216,881     (19,734,470      (3,542,010     (25,266,581
      (994,175     (8,745,487      2,264,075       15,514,969  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

    114,784       1,010,055        107,409       707,673  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 326       2,084  

Shares redeemed

    (55,714     (476,655      (86,869     (619,599
      59,070       533,400        20,866       90,158  
Class P Shares         

Shares sold

    9,185,433       85,669,236        11,482       88,889  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 413       2,720  

Shares redeemed

    (189,945     (1,843,397      (20,254     (150,630
      8,995,488       83,825,839        (8,359     (59,021

NET INCREASE

    9,129,430     $ 85,657,359        2,605,313     $ 7,686,597  

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    Goldman Sachs Defensive Equity  
 

 

 

 
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Period Ended
December 31, 2020(a)
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    27,495     $ 300,000        7,701     $ 77,020  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 11       108  

Shares redeemed

    (2,704     (27,254      (1     (10
      24,791       272,746        7,711       77,118  
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

                 5,001       50,010  

Reinvestment of distributions

                       4  

Shares redeemed

                 (1     (10
                   5,000       50,004  
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    6,915       71,017        509,373       5,100,002  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 1,020       10,372  

Shares redeemed

                 (1     (10
      6,915       71,017        510,392       5,110,364  
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

                 5,001       50,010  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 9       89  

Shares redeemed

                 (1     (10
                   5,009       50,089  
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

                 5,001       50,010  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 10       105  

Shares redeemed

                 (1     (10
                   5,010       50,105  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

                 5,001       50,010  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 3       26  

Shares redeemed

                 (1     (10
                   5,003       50,026  
Class P Shares         

Shares sold

                 5,001       50,010  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 10       105  

Shares redeemed

                 (1     (10
                   5,010       50,105  

NET INCREASE

    31,706     $ 343,763        543,135     $ 5,437,811  

 

(a)   Commenced operations on September 30, 2020.

 

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Liquidity Risk Management Program (Unaudited)

Each Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) in accordance with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act. The Program seeks to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk, i.e., the risk that a Fund is unable to satisfy redemption requests without significantly diluting remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Trust has designated GSAM, each Fund’s investment adviser, to administer the Program. Certain aspects of the Program rely on third parties to perform certain functions, including the provision of market data and application of models.

The Program is comprised of various components designed to support the assessment and/or management of liquidity risk, including: (1) the periodic assessment (no less frequently than annually) of certain factors that influence a Fund’s liquidity risk; (2) the periodic classification (no less frequently than monthly) of a Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity categories that reflect an estimate of their liquidity under current market conditions; (3) a 15% limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under Rule 22e-4); (4) for a Fund that does not invest primarily in “highly liquid investments” (as defined under Rule 22e-4), the determination of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets that will generally be invested in highly liquid investments (a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum”); and (5) periodic reporting to the Board of Trustees.

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees on February 9-10, 2021, GSAM provided a written report to the Board addressing the operation, and the adequacy and effectiveness of the implementation, of the Program, including, as applicable, the operation of any Highly Liquid Investment Minimum and any material changes to the Program, for the period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 (the “Reporting Period”). Among other things, the annual report and related materials discussed: (1) the results of stress tests designed to assess liquidity under a hypothetical stressed scenario involving elevated redemptions; (2) an assessment of the methodologies used to classify investments into one of four liquidity categories; and (3) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on liquidity and management of liquidity risk during the Reporting Period, including during stressed market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report concluded that the Program continues to be reasonably designed to assess and manage liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period.

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives under all circumstances in the future. Please refer to your Fund’s prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other risks to which it may be subject.

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Months Period Ended  June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R or Class P Shares of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges on purchase payments (with respect to Class A Shares), contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions (with respect to Class C Shares), and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees (with respect to Class A, Class C, and Class R Shares); and other Fund expenses.

The Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R or Class P Shares of a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021, which represents a period of 181 days of a 365 day year.

Actual Expenses — The first line under each share class in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000=8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes — The second line under each share class in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual net expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees, or exchange fees and do not include expenses of Underlying Funds in which the Funds invest. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Commodity Strategy Fund     Defensive Equity Fund  
Share Class   Beginning
Account Value
1/1/21
    Ending
Account Value
6/30/21
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 months ended
6/30/21
*
    Beginning
Account Value
1/1/21
    Ending
Account Value
6/30/21
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 months ended
6/30/21
*
 
Class A                        

Actual

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,246.50     $ 5.12     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,074.60     $ 4.84  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,020.13     4.61       1,000.00       1,020.13     4.71  
Class C                        

Actual

    1,000.00       1,241.80       9.28       1,000.00       1,069.70       8.67  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,016.51     8.35       1,000.00       1,016.41     8.45  
Institutional                        

Actual

    1,000.00       1,248.70       3.29       1,000.00       1,075.60       2.93  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,021.87     2.96       1,000.00       1,021.97     2.86  
Investor                        

Actual

    1,000.00       1,248.40       3.74       1,000.00       1,075.60       3.55  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,021.47     3.36       1,000.00       1,021.37     3.46  
Class R6                        

Actual

    1,000.00       1,248.10       3.23       1,000.00       1,075.60       2.93  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,021.92     2.91       1,000.00       1,021.97     2.86  
Class R                        

Actual

    1,000.00       1,244.80       6.51       1,000.00       1,072.60       6.12  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,018.89     5.86       1,000.00       1,018.89     5.96  
Class P                        

Actual

    1,000.00       1,248.10       3.29       1,000.00       1,075.60       2.88  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,022.02     2.96       1,000.00       1,022.02       2.81  

 

  *   Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Expenses are calculated by multiplying the annualized net expense ratio by the average account value for the period; then multiplying the result by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year; and then dividing that result by the number of days in the fiscal year. The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:  

 

Fund    Class A     Class C     Institutional     Investor     Class R6     Class R     Class P  

Commodity Strategy

     0.92     1.67     0.59     0.67     0.58     1.17     0.59

Defensive Equity

     0.94       1.69       0.57       0.69       0.57       1.19       0.56  

 

  +   Hypothetical expenses are based on each Fund’s actual annualized net expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.  

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited)

 

Background

The Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund and Goldman Sachs Defensive Equity Fund (the “Funds”) are investment portfolios of Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”). The Board of Trustees oversees the management of the Trust and reviews the investment performance and expenses of the Funds at regularly scheduled meetings held throughout the year. In addition, the Board of Trustees determines annually whether to approve the continuance of the Trust’s investment management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) on behalf of the Funds.

The Management Agreement was most recently approved for continuation until June 30, 2022 by the Board of Trustees, including those Trustees who are not parties to the Management Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of any party thereto (the “Independent Trustees”), at a meeting held on June 15-16, 2021 (the “Annual Meeting”).

The review process undertaken by the Trustees spans the course of the year and culminates with the Annual Meeting. To assist the Trustees in their deliberations, the Trustees have established a Contract Review Committee (the “Committee”), comprised of the Independent Trustees. The Committee held two meetings over the course of the year since the Management Agreement was last approved. At those Committee meetings, regularly scheduled Board or other committee meetings, and/or the Annual Meeting, matters relevant to the renewal of the Management Agreement were considered by the Board, or the Independent Trustees, as applicable. With respect to each Fund, such matters included:

  (a)   the nature and quality of the advisory, administrative, and other services provided to the Fund by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, including information about:
  (i)   the structure, staff, and capabilities of the Investment Adviser and its portfolio management teams;
  (ii)   the groups within the Investment Adviser and its affiliates that support the portfolio management teams or provide other types of necessary services, including fund services groups (e.g., accounting and financial reporting, tax, shareholder services, and operations); controls and risk management groups (e.g., legal, compliance, valuation oversight, credit risk management, internal audit, compliance testing, market risk analysis, finance, and central funding); sales and distribution support groups, and others (e.g., information technology and training);
  (iii)   trends in employee headcount;
  (iv)   the Investment Adviser’s financial resources and ability to hire and retain talented personnel and strengthen its operations; and
  (v)   the parent company’s support of the Investment Adviser and its mutual fund business, as expressed by the firm’s senior management;
  (b)   information on the investment performance of the Fund, including comparisons to the performance of similar mutual funds, as provided by a third-party mutual fund data provider engaged as part of the contract review process (the “Outside Data Provider”) and a benchmark performance index; and information on general investment outlooks in the markets in which the Fund invests;
  (c)   information provided by the Investment Adviser indicating the Investment Adviser’s views on whether the Fund’s peer group and/or benchmark index had high, medium, or low relevance given the Fund’s particular investment strategy;
  (d)   the terms of the Management Agreement and other agreements with affiliated service providers entered into by the Trust on behalf of the Fund;
  (e)   fee and expense information for the Fund, including:
  (i)   the relative management fee and expense levels of the Fund as compared to those of comparable funds managed by other advisers, as provided by the Outside Data Provider;
  (ii)   the Fund’s expense trends over time (except for the Defensive Equity Fund, which commenced operations on September 30, 2020); and
  (iii)   to the extent the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts (such as bank collective trusts, private wealth management accounts, institutional separate accounts, sub-advised mutual funds, and non-U.S. funds) having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Fund, comparative information on the advisory fees charged and services provided to those accounts by the Investment Adviser;
  (f)   with respect to the extensive investment performance and expense comparison data provided by the Outside Data Provider, its processes in producing that data for the Fund;
  (g)   the undertakings of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations;
  (h)   information relating to the profitability of the Management Agreement and the transfer agency and distribution and service arrangements of the Fund to the Investment Adviser and its affiliates;
  (i)   whether the Fund’s existing management fee schedule adequately addressed any economies of scale;

 

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  (j)   a summary of the “fall-out” benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, including the fees received by the Investment Adviser’s affiliates from the Fund for transfer agency, portfolio trading, distribution and other services;
  (k)   a summary of potential benefits derived by the Fund as a result of its relationship with the Investment Adviser;
  (l)   information regarding commissions paid by the Fund and broker oversight, other information regarding portfolio trading, and how the Investment Adviser carries out its duty to seek best execution;
  (m)   portfolio manager ownership of Fund shares; the manner in which portfolio manager compensation is determined; and the number and types of accounts managed by the portfolio managers;
  (n)   the nature and quality of the services provided to the Fund by its unaffiliated service providers (including CoreCommodity Management, LLC, the Commodity Strategy Fund’s sub-adviser (the “Sub-Adviser”)), and the Investment Adviser’s general oversight and evaluation (including reports on due diligence) of those service providers as part of the administrative services provided under the Management Agreement; and
  (o)   the Investment Adviser’s processes and policies addressing various types of potential conflicts of interest; its approach to risk management; the annual review of the effectiveness of the Fund’s compliance program; and periodic compliance reports.

The Trustees also received an overview of the Funds’ distribution arrangements. They received information regarding the Funds’ assets, share purchase and redemption activity, and payment of distribution and service fees. Information was also provided to the Trustees relating to revenue sharing payments made by and services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to intermediaries that promote the sale, distribution, and/or servicing of Fund shares. The Independent Trustees also discussed the broad range of other investment choices that are available to Fund investors, including the availability of comparable funds managed by other advisers.

The presentations made at the Board and Committee meetings and at the Annual Meeting encompassed the Funds and other mutual funds for which the Board of Trustees has responsibility. In evaluating the Management Agreement at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees relied upon their knowledge, resulting from their meetings and other interactions throughout the year, of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, their services, and the Funds. In conjunction with these meetings, the Trustees received written materials and oral presentations on the topics covered, and the Investment Adviser addressed the questions and concerns of the Trustees, including concerns regarding the investment performance of certain of the funds they oversee. The Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel regarding their responsibilities and other regulatory requirements related to the approval and continuation of mutual fund investment management agreements under applicable law. In addition, the Investment Adviser and its affiliates provided the Independent Trustees with a written response to a formal request for information sent on behalf of the Independent Trustees by their independent legal counsel. During the course of their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met in executive sessions with their independent legal counsel, without representatives of the Investment Adviser or its affiliates present.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of the Services Provided Under the Management Agreement

As part of their review, the Trustees considered the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the Funds by the Investment Adviser. In this regard, the Trustees considered both the investment advisory services and non-advisory services that are provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates (including, with respect to the Commodity Strategy Fund, the Investment Adviser’s oversight of the Sub-Adviser). The Trustees noted the transition in the leadership and changes in personnel of various of the Investment Adviser’s portfolio management teams that had occurred in recent periods, and the ongoing recruitment efforts aimed at bringing high quality investment talent to the Investment Adviser. They also noted the Investment Adviser’s commitment to maintaining high quality systems and expending substantial resources to respond to ongoing changes to the market, regulatory and control environment in which the Funds and their service providers operate, including changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the efforts of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to combat cyber security risks. The Trustees also considered information regarding the Investment Adviser’s business continuity planning and remote operations capabilities. The Trustees concluded that the Investment Adviser continued to commit substantial financial and operational resources to the Funds and expressed confidence that the Investment Adviser would continue to do so in the future. The Trustees also recognized that the Investment Adviser had made significant commitments to address regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the Funds and the Investment Adviser and its affiliates.

Investment Performance

The Trustees also considered the investment performance of the Commodity Strategy Fund. In this regard, they compared the investment performance of the Commodity Strategy Fund to its peers using rankings and ratings compiled by the Outside Data

 

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Provider as of December 31, 2020, and updated performance information prepared by the Investment Adviser using the peer group identified by the Outside Data Provider as of March 31, 2021. The information on the Commodity Strategy Fund’s investment performance was provided for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods ending on the applicable dates. The Trustees also reviewed the Commodity Strategy Fund’s investment performance relative to its performance benchmark. As part of this review, they considered the investment performance trends of the Commodity Strategy Fund over time, and reviewed the investment performance of the Commodity Strategy Fund in light of its investment objective and policies and market conditions.

In addition, the Trustees considered materials prepared and presentations made by the Investment Adviser’s senior management and portfolio management personnel in which the Commodity Strategy Fund’s performance was assessed. The Trustees also considered the Investment Adviser’s periodic reports with respect to the Commodity Strategy Fund’s risk profiles, and how the Investment Adviser’s approach to risk monitoring and management influences portfolio management.

The Trustees observed that the Commodity Strategy Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the top half of the Fund’s peer group for the one-year period and in the fourth quartile for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods, and had outperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the one-year period and underperformed for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods ended March 31, 2021. They noted that the Sub-Adviser began sub-advising the Commodity Strategy Fund at the beginning of 2021. The Trustees considered that the Defensive Equity Fund had launched on September 30, 2020 and did not yet have a meaningful performance history.

Costs of Services Provided and Competitive Information

The Trustees considered the contractual terms of the Management Agreement and the fee rates payable by each Fund thereunder and, with respect to the Commodity Strategy Fund, the fee rate payable by the Investment Adviser under the sub-advisory agreement with the Sub-Adviser. In this regard, the Trustees considered information on the services rendered by the Investment Adviser to the Funds, which included both advisory and administrative services that were directed to the needs and operations of the Funds as registered mutual funds.

In particular, the Trustees reviewed analyses prepared by the Outside Data Provider regarding the expense rankings of the Funds. The analyses provided a comparison of each Fund’s management fee and breakpoints to those of a relevant peer group and category universe; an expense analysis which compared each Fund’s overall net and gross expenses to a peer group and a category universe; and data comparing each Fund’s net expenses to the peer and category medians. The analyses also compared each Fund’s other expenses and fee waivers/reimbursements to those of the peer group and category medians. The Trustees concluded that the comparisons provided by the Outside Data Provider were useful in evaluating the reasonableness of the management fees and total expenses paid by the Funds.

In addition, the Trustees considered the Investment Adviser’s undertakings to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations. With respect to the Commodity Strategy Fund, the Trustees noted that the Investment Adviser had agreed to waive a portion of its management fee in an amount equal to the entire management fee paid to the Investment Adviser as the investment adviser to the Fund’s wholly-owned subsidiary. They also considered, to the extent that the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Funds, comparative fee information for services provided by the Investment Adviser to those accounts, and information that indicated that services provided to the Funds differed in various significant respects from the services provided to other types of accounts which, in many cases, operated under less stringent legal and regulatory structures, required fewer services from the Investment Adviser to a smaller number of client contact points, and were less time-intensive.

In addition, the Trustees noted that shareholders are able to redeem their Fund shares at any time if shareholders believe that the Fund fees and expenses are too high or if they are dissatisfied with the performance of the Fund.

Profitability

The Trustees reviewed each Fund’s contribution to the Investment Adviser’s revenues and pre-tax profit margins. In this regard the Trustees noted that they had received, among other things, profitability analyses and summaries, revenue and expense schedules by Fund and by function (i.e., investment management, transfer agency and distribution and service), and information on the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. They observed that the profitability and expense figures are substantially similar to those used by the Investment Adviser for many internal purposes, including compensation decisions among various business groups, and are thus subject to a vigorous internal debate about how certain revenue and expenses should be allocated. The Trustees also noted that the internal audit group within the Goldman Sachs organization periodically audits the expense allocation methodology and that the internal audit group was satisfied with the reasonableness, consistency, and accuracy of the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. Profitability data for each Fund was provided for 2020 and (in the

 

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case of the Commodity Strategy Fund) 2019, and the Trustees considered this information in relation to the Investment Adviser’s overall profitability.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered the information that had been provided regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Funds. The Trustees also considered the breakpoints in the fee rate payable under the Management Agreement for each of the Funds at the following annual percentage rates of the average daily net assets of the Funds:

 

     Commodity
Strategy
Fund
    Defensive
Equity
Fund
 
First $1 billion     0.50     0.53
Next $1 billion     0.50       0.48  
Next $3 billion     0.45       0.45  
Next $3 billion     0.43       0.44  
Over $8 billion     0.42       0.43  

The Trustees noted that the breakpoints were designed to share potential economies of scale, if any, with the Funds and their shareholders as assets under management reach those asset levels. The Trustees considered the amounts of assets in the Funds; the Funds’ recent share purchase and redemption activity; the information provided by the Investment Adviser relating to the costs of the services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates and their realized profits; information comparing fee rates charged by the Investment Adviser with fee rates charged to other funds in the peer groups; and the Investment Adviser’s undertaking to limit certain expenses of the Funds that exceed specified levels. Upon reviewing these matters at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees concluded that the fee breakpoints represented a means of assuring that benefits of scalability, if any, would be passed along to shareholders at the specified asset levels.

Other Benefits to the Investment Adviser and Its Affiliates

The Trustees also considered the other benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds as stated above, including: (a) transfer agency fees received by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”); (b) brokerage and futures commissions earned by Goldman Sachs for executing securities and futures transactions on behalf of the Funds; (c) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Funds with those for other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (d) the Investment Adviser’s ability to leverage the infrastructure designed to service the Funds on behalf of its other clients; (e) the Investment Adviser’s ability to cross-market other products and services to Fund shareholders; (f) Goldman Sachs’ retention of certain fees as Fund Distributor; (g) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate better pricing with custodians on behalf of its other clients, as a result of the relationship with the Funds; (h) the investment of cash and cash collateral in money market funds managed by the Investment Adviser that will result in increased assets under management for those money market funds; (i) the investment in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) managed by the Investment Adviser that will result in increased assets under management for those ETFs and may facilitate the development of the Investment Adviser’s ETF advisory business; and (j) the possibility that the working relationship between the Investment Adviser and the Funds’ third-party service providers may cause those service providers to be more likely to do business with other areas of Goldman Sachs. In the course of considering the foregoing, the Independent Trustees requested and received further information quantifying certain of these fall-out benefits.

Other Benefits to the Funds and Their Shareholders

The Trustees also noted that the Funds receive certain other potential benefits as a result of their relationship with the Investment Adviser, including: (a) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Funds with those of other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (b) enhanced servicing from vendors due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (c) enhanced servicing from broker-dealers due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (d) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate favorable terms with derivatives counterparties on behalf of the Funds as a result of the size and reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (e) the advantages received from the Investment Adviser’s knowledge and experience gained from managing other accounts and products; (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to hire and retain qualified personnel to provide services to the Funds because of the reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (g) the Funds’ access, through the Investment Adviser, to certain firm-wide resources (e.g., proprietary risk management systems and databases), subject to certain restrictions; and (h) the Funds’ access to certain affiliated

 

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distribution channels. In addition, the Trustees noted the competitive nature of the mutual fund marketplace, and considered that many of the Funds’ shareholders invested in the Funds in part because of the Funds’ relationship with the Investment Adviser and that those shareholders have a general expectation that the relationship will continue.

Conclusion

In connection with their consideration of the Management Agreement, the Trustees gave weight to each of the factors described above, but did not identify any particular factor as controlling their decision. After deliberation and consideration of all of the information provided, including the factors described above, the Trustees concluded, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the management fees paid by each of the Funds were reasonable in light of the services provided to it by the Investment Adviser, the Investment Adviser’s costs and each Fund’s current and reasonably foreseeable asset levels. The Trustees unanimously concluded that the Investment Adviser’s continued management likely would benefit each Fund and its shareholders and that the Management Agreement should be approved and continued with respect to each Fund until June 30, 2022.

 

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FUNDS PROFILE

 

Goldman Sachs Funds

 

Goldman Sachs is a premier financial services firm, known since 1869 for creating thoughtful and customized investment solutions in complex global markets.

Today, the Asset Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $2.09 trillion in assets under supervision as of June 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs Asset Management has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. Goldman Sachs Asset Management leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

 

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

 

Financial Square Government Fund1

 

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

 

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

 

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

 

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

 

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

 

Investor Money Market Fund3

 

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

 

Enhanced Income Fund

 

High Quality Floating Rate Fund

 

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

 

Short Duration Government Fund

 

Short Duration Bond Fund4

 

Government Income Fund

 

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

Multi-Sector

 

Bond Fund

 

Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Global Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Strategic Income Fund

 

Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

 

High Yield Municipal Fund

 

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

 

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

 

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

 

Investment Grade Credit Fund

 

U.S. Mortgages Fund

 

High Yield Fund

 

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

 

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

 

Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Fixed Income Alternatives

 

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

 

Equity Income Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Large Cap Value Fund

 

Focused Value Fund

 

Capital Growth Fund

 

Strategic Growth Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Flexible Cap Fund

 

Concentrated Growth Fund

 

Technology Opportunities Fund

 

Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

 

U.S. Equity ESG Fund5

 

Income Builder Fund

Tax-Advantaged Equity

 

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

 

International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

Equity Insights

 

Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

 

U.S. Equity Insights Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Insights Fund

 

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

 

Large Cap Value Insights Fund

 

Small Cap Value Insights Fund

 

International Small Cap Insights Fund

 

International Equity Insights Fund

 

Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

Fundamental Equity International

 

International Equity Income Fund

 

International Equity ESG Fund

 

China Equity Fund

 

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

 

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

 

Clean Energy Income Fund

 

Defensive Equity Fund

 

Real Estate Securities Fund

 

International Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Alternative Premia Fund

 

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

 

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund

 

Absolute Return Multi-Asset Fund

 

Global Infrastructure Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

 

Global Managed Beta Fund

 

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Multi-Manager Global Equity Fund

 

Multi-Manager International Equity Fund

 

Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund

 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio

 

Multi-Manager U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund

 

Multi-Manager Real Assets Strategy Fund

 

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio

 

Growth Strategy Portfolio

 

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

 

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

 

Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio

 

Tax-Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

 

Strategic Volatility Premium Fund

 

Target Date Retirement Portfolio

 

Target Date 2025 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2030 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2035 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2040 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2045 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2050 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2055 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2060 Portfolio

 

GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund

1   You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
2    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
3    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
4    Effective after the close of business on July 29, 2021, the Goldman Sachs Short Duration Income Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Short Duration Bond Fund.
5    Effective after the close on business of August 30, 2020, the Goldman Sachs Blue Chip Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity ESG Fund.
    Financial Square FundsSM and Investor FundsSM are registered service marks of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
*   This list covers open-end funds only. Please visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to learn about our closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds.


TRUSTEES

Jessica Palmer, Chair

Dwight L. Bush

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Diana M. Daniels

Joaquin Delgado

James A. McNamara

Roy W. Templin

Gregory G. Weaver

 

OFFICERS

James A. McNamara, President

Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer

Caroline L. Kraus, Secretary

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

Distributor and Transfer Agent

 

GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.

Investment Adviser

Visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282

The reports concerning the Fund included in this shareholder report may contain certain forward-looking statements about the factors that may affect the performance of the Fund in the future. These statements are based on Fund management’s predictions and expectations concerning certain future events and their expected impact on the Fund, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors that may influence the future performance of the Fund. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in portfolio management strategies from those currently expected to be employed.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders); and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) web site at http://www.sec.gov.

The Fund will file portfolio holdings information for each month in a fiscal quarter within 60 days after the end of the relevant fiscal quarter on Form N-PORT. Portfolio holdings information for the third month of each fiscal quarter will be made available on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. Portfolio holdings information may be obtained upon request and without charge by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders).

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (‘‘Goldman Sachs’’) does not provide legal, tax or accounting advice. Any statement contained in this communication (including any attachments) concerning U.S. tax matters was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code, and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed. Clients of Goldman Sachs should obtain their own independent tax advice based on their particular circumstances.

Holdings and allocations shown are as of June 30, 2021 and may not be representative of future investments. Fund holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Goldman Sachs. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any other party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification (or the results to be obtained by the use thereof), and all such parties hereby expressly disclaim all warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any of such standard or classification. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall MSCI, S&P, any of their affiliates or any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) even if notified of the possibility of such damages.

The portfolio risk management process includes an effort to monitor and manage risk, but does not imply low risk.

This material is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus or summary prospectus, if applicable. Investors should consider a Fund’s objective, risks, and charges and expenses, and read the summary prospectus, if available, and/or the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The summary prospectus, if available, and the prospectus contain this and other information about a Fund and may be obtained from your authorized dealer or from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC by calling (retail – 1-800-526-7384) (institutional – 1-800-621-2550).

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Goldman Sachs Funds

 

LOGO

 

 
Semi-Annual Report      

June 30, 2021

 
     

Tax-Advantaged Equity Funds

     

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

     

International Equity Dividend and Premium

     

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

     

International Tax-Managed Equity

 

LOGO


Goldman Sachs Tax-Advantaged Equity Funds

 

 

U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM

 

 

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM

 

 

U.S. TAX-MANAGED EQUITY

 

 

INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Fund Basics

    1  

Schedules of Investments

    9  

Financial Statements

    30  

Financial Highlights

    34  

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

    34  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

    40  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

    46  

International Tax-Managed Equity

    53  

Notes to the Financial Statements

    59  

Other Information

    78  

 

     
NOT FDIC-INSURED   May Lose Value   No Bank Guarantee


FUND BASICS

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021   Fund Total Return
(based on NAV)1
     S&P 500® Index2      Bloomberg Barclays U.S.
Aggregate Bond Index3
 
  Class A     12.67      15.25      (1.60)
  Class C     12.23        15.25        (1.60)  
  Institutional     12.81        15.25        (1.60)  
  Investor     12.83        15.25        (1.60)  
  Class R6     12.83        15.25        (1.60)  
    Class P     12.90        15.25        (1.60)  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged composite index of 500 common stock prices. The Index figures do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

3    The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index represents an unmanaged diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasuries, investment-grade corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The Index figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/214,5
     Holding   % of Net Assets      Line of Business
  Apple, Inc.     6.2    Technology Hardware & Equipment
  Microsoft Corp.     5.6    Software & Services
  Amazon.com, Inc.     4.2    Retailing
  Alphabet, Inc. Class A     2.6    Media & Entertainment
  Facebook, Inc. Class A     2.4    Media & Entertainment
  Home Depot, Inc. (The)     1.5    Retailing
  JPMorgan Chase & Co.     1.5    Banks
  NVIDIA Corp.     1.5    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
  Tesla, Inc.     1.5    Automobiles & Components
    Pfizer, Inc.     1.4    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

 

4    The top 10 holdings may not be representative of the Fund’s future investments.

 

5    The Fund’s overall top ten holdings differ from the table above due to the exclusion of the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (a short-term investment fund) which represents 1.6% of the Fund’s net assets as of June 30, 2021.

 

1


FUND BASICS

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATIONS6
As of June 30, 2021

 

LOGO

 

 

6    The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from percentages contained in the graph above. The graph categorizes investments using Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”); however, the sector classifications used by the portfolio management team may differ from GICS. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of market value (excluding investments in the securities lending reinvestment vehicle, if any). Underlying sector allocations of exchange traded funds and other investment companies held by the Fund are not reflected in the graph above. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

For more information about your Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

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International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021   Fund Total Return
(based on NAV)1
     MSCI EAFE Index
(net, USD, unhedged)2
     Bloomberg Barclays Global
Aggregate Bond Index
(gross, USD, unhedged)3
 
  Class A     6.59      8.83      (3.21)
  Class C     6.22        8.83        (3.21)  
  Institutional     6.76        8.83        (3.21)  
  Investor     6.73        8.83        (3.21)  
  Class R6     6.76        8.83        (3.21)  
    Class P     6.75        8.83        (3.21)  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The MSCI EAFE Index (net, USD, unhedged) is an unmanaged market capitalization-weighted composite of securities in 21 developed markets. The Index figures do not include any deduction for fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

3    The Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (gross, USD, unhedged) represents an unmanaged diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasuries, investment-grade corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The Index figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/214
     Company   % of Net Assets      Line of Business    Country
  Nestle SA (Registered)     2.6    Food, Beverage & Tobacco    Switzerland
  ASML Holding NV     2.3    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    Netherlands
  Nordea Bank Abp     1.8    Banks    Finland
  LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE     1.7    Consumer Durables & Apparel    France
  Toyota Motor Corp.     1.7    Automobiles & Components    Japan
  Rio Tinto plc ADR     1.7    Materials    Australia
  Roche Holding AG     1.6    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences    Switzerland
  Zurich Insurance Group AG     1.4    Insurance    Switzerland
  GlaxoSmithKline plc ADR     1.4    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences    United Kingdom
    Novartis AG (Registered)     1.4    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences    Switzerland

 

4    The top 10 holdings may not be representative of the Fund’s future investments.

 

3


FUND BASICS

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATIONS5
As of June 30, 2021

 

LOGO

 

 

5    The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from percentages contained in the graph above. The graph categorizes investments using Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”); however, the sector classifications used by the portfolio management team may differ from GICS. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of market value. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

For more information about your Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

4


FUND BASICS

 

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021– June 30, 2021    Fund Total Return
(based on NAV)1
       Russell 3000® Index2  
  Class A      16.76        15.11
  Class C      16.30          15.11  
  Institutional      16.93          15.11  
  Service      16.66          15.11  
  Investor      16.89          15.11  
  Class R6      16.95          15.11  
    Class P      16.95          15.11  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The Russell 3000® Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market. Index figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/213
     Holding   % of Net Assets      Line of Business
  Microsoft Corp.     5.4    Software & Services
  Apple, Inc.     4.7    Technology Hardware & Equipment
  Amazon.com, Inc.     3.7    Retailing
  NVIDIA Corp.     2.1    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
  PayPal Holdings, Inc.     2.1    Software & Services
  Facebook, Inc. Class A     1.8    Media & Entertainment
  Alphabet, Inc. Class A     1.7    Media & Entertainment
  Alphabet, Inc. Class C     1.7    Media & Entertainment
  Target Corp.     1.6    Retailing
    AbbVie, Inc.     1.4    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences

 

3    The top 10 holdings may not be representative of the Fund’s future investments.

 

5


FUND BASICS

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATIONS4
As of June 30, 2021

 

LOGO

 

 

4    The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from percentages contained in the graph above. The graph categorizes investments using Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”); however, the sector classifications used by the portfolio management team may differ from GICS. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of market value (excluding investments in the securities lending reinvestment vehicle, if any). Investments in the securities lending reinvestment vehicle represented 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets at June 30, 2021. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

For more information about your Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

6


FUND BASICS

 

International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021   Fund Total Return
(based on NAV)1
       MSCI EAFE Index
(net, USD, unhedged)2
 
  Class A     8.39        8.83
  Class C     8.06          8.83  
  Institutional     8.59          8.83  
  Investor     8.50          8.83  
  Class R6     8.56          8.83  
    Class P     8.65          8.83  

 

1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2    The MSCI EAFE Index (net, USD, unhedged) is an unmanaged market capitalization-weighted composite of securities in 21 developed markets. The Index figures do not include any deduction for fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/213
     Holding   % of Net Assets      Line of Business
  Roche Holding AG     2.4    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
  Novo Nordisk A/S Class B     1.8    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
  Commonwealth Bank of Australia     1.6    Banks
  ASML Holding NV     1.5    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
  Schneider Electric SE     1.4    Capital Goods
  L’Oreal SA     1.4    Household & Personal Products
  Deutsche Post AG (Registered)     1.4    Transportation
  Rio Tinto plc ADR(a)     1.4    Materials
  Fujitsu Ltd.     1.2    Software & Services
    BHP Group plc     1.2    Materials

 

3    The top 10 holdings may not be representative of the Fund’s future investments.

 

7


FUND BASICS

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATIONS4
As of June 30, 2021

 

LOGO

 

 

4    The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from percentages contained in the graph above. The graph categorizes investments using Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”); however, the sector classifications used by the portfolio management team may differ from GICS. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of market value (excluding investments in the securities lending reinvestment vehicle, if any). Investments in the securities lending reinvestment vehicle represented 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets at June 30, 2021. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

For more information about your Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks99.8%      
Automobiles & Components – 1.6%      
  145,419     Gentex Corp.   $ 4,811,915  
  64,040     Tesla, Inc.*     43,527,988  
  2,072     Thor Industries, Inc.     234,136  
   

 

 

 
      48,574,039  

 

 

 
Banks – 4.5%      
  8,100     Bank of America Corp.     333,963  
  50,000     Credicorp Ltd.*     6,055,500  
  9,800     Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.     1,097,600  
  2,500     First Hawaiian, Inc.     70,850  
  240,200     First Horizon Corp.     4,150,656  
  177,300     FNB Corp.     2,186,109  
  1,012,100     Huntington Bancshares, Inc.     14,442,667  
  281,629     JPMorgan Chase & Co.(a)(b)     43,804,575  
  119,599     New York Community Bancorp, Inc.(b)     1,317,981  
  210,500     PacWest Bancorp     8,664,180  
  950,199     People’s United Financial, Inc.(b)     16,286,411  
  89,800     PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)     17,130,248  
  198,000     Truist Financial Corp.     10,989,000  
  346,500     Umpqua Holdings Corp.     6,392,925  
  400     Webster Financial Corp.     21,336  
   

 

 

 
      132,944,001  

 

 

 
Capital Goods – 6.6%      
  107,068     3M Co.     21,266,917  
  57,900     Boeing Co. (The)*     13,870,524  
  73,387     Caterpillar, Inc.     15,971,213  
  7,865     Crane Co.     726,490  
  23,562     Cummins, Inc.     5,744,651  
  641     Donaldson Co., Inc.     40,723  
  112,062     Eaton Corp. plc     16,605,347  
  109,961     Emerson Electric Co.     10,582,647  
  148,698     Fastenal Co.     7,732,296  
  84,624     Honeywell International, Inc.     18,562,274  
  14,822     Hubbell, Inc.     2,769,342  
  72,450     Illinois Tool Works, Inc.     16,196,922  
  174,638     Johnson Controls International plc     11,985,406  
  600     Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.     79,026  
  40,534     Lockheed Martin Corp.     15,336,039  
  57,900     MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Class A     5,195,367  
  2,143     nVent Electric plc     66,947  
  18,034     Owens Corning     1,765,529  
  272,430     Raytheon Technologies Corp.     23,241,003  
  3,800     Sunrun, Inc.*     211,964  
  11,852     Timken Co. (The)     955,153  
  16,956     Trinity Industries, Inc.     455,947  
  21,399     Watsco, Inc.     6,133,809  
   

 

 

 
      195,495,536  

 

 

 
Commercial & Professional Services – 0.0%      
  160     CoStar Group, Inc.*     13,251  
  9,900     ManpowerGroup, Inc.     1,177,209  
  500     MSA Safety, Inc.     82,790  
   

 

 

 
      1,273,250  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Consumer Durables & Apparel – 1.3%      
  2,433     Capri Holdings Ltd.*   139,143  
  80,003     Garmin Ltd.     11,571,369  
  427     Lennar Corp. Class B     34,779  
  2,437     Lululemon Athletica, Inc.*     889,432  
  143,400     NIKE, Inc. Class B     22,153,866  
  23,076     Tempur Sealy International, Inc.     904,349  
  45,420     Toll Brothers, Inc.     2,625,730  
   

 

 

 
      38,318,668  

 

 

 
Consumer Services – 0.7%      
  11,871     Aramark     442,195  
  7,800     Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.*     1,147,458  
  3,627     Choice Hotels International, Inc.     431,105  
  33,600     H&R Block, Inc.     788,928  
  11,719     Hyatt Hotels Corp. Class A*     909,863  
  15,465     Planet Fitness, Inc. Class A*     1,163,741  
  30,800     Six Flags Entertainment Corp.*     1,333,024  
  92,500     Starbucks Corp.     10,342,425  
  68,700     Travel + Leisure Co.     4,084,215  
  14,277     Wendy’s Co. (The)     334,367  
  14,043     Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.     1,015,169  
   

 

 

 
      21,992,490  

 

 

 
Diversified Financials – 3.6%      
  65,098     Ally Financial, Inc.     3,244,484  
  88,660     American Express Co.     14,649,292  
  178,000     Apollo Global Management, Inc.     11,071,600  
  134,800     Ares Management Corp.     8,571,932  
  74,926     Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B*     20,823,434  
  17,500     BlackRock, Inc.     15,311,975  
  54,600     Carlyle Group, Inc. (The)     2,537,808  
  42,800     CME Group, Inc.     9,102,704  
  14,800     Equitable Holdings, Inc.     450,660  
  5,800     Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.     198,360  
  33,973     KKR & Co., Inc.     2,012,561  
  5,864     Morgan Stanley     537,670  
  72,800     T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.     14,412,216  
  107,700     Virtu Financial, Inc. Class A     2,975,751  
   

 

 

 
      105,900,447  

 

 

 
Energy – 1.9%      
  237,098     Chevron Corp.     24,833,645  
  111,000     ConocoPhillips     6,759,900  
  395,119     Exxon Mobil Corp.(b)     24,924,106  
   

 

 

 
      56,517,651  

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing – 0.6%      
  11,454     Costco Wholesale Corp.     4,532,004  
  137,600     Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.     7,239,136  
  38,141     Walmart, Inc.     5,378,644  
   

 

 

 
      17,149,784  

 

 

 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco – 3.7%      
  89,459     Altria Group, Inc.     4,265,405  
  24,400     Bunge Ltd.     1,906,860  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   9


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Food, Beverage & Tobacco – (continued)      
  572,400     Coca-Cola Co. (The)(a)   $ 30,972,564  
  60,800     Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc     3,606,656  
  93,600     Flowers Foods, Inc.     2,265,120  
  186,134     General Mills, Inc.     11,341,145  
  5,500     Ingredion, Inc.     497,750  
  15,800     Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.     556,792  
  336,300     Kraft Heinz Co. (The)     13,714,314  
  151,782     PepsiCo, Inc.     22,489,539  
  190,954     Philip Morris International, Inc.     18,925,451  
   

 

 

 
      110,541,596  

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Services – 5.2%      
  165,642     Abbott Laboratories     19,202,877  
  31,879     Anthem, Inc.     12,171,402  
  110,000     Cardinal Health, Inc.     6,279,900  
  26,368     Change Healthcare, Inc.*     607,519  
  29,200     Cigna Corp.     6,922,444  
  125,878     CVS Health Corp.     10,503,260  
  12,300     Danaher Corp.     3,300,828  
  24,798     Encompass Health Corp.     1,934,988  
  7,143     Envista Holdings Corp.*     308,649  
  2,000     Guardant Health, Inc.*     248,380  
  8,500     Insulet Corp.*     2,333,335  
  282,253     Medtronic plc     35,036,065  
  3,000     Novocure Ltd.*     665,460  
  3,241     Penumbra, Inc.*     888,229  
  65,840     Stryker Corp.     17,100,623  
  200     Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.*     19,480  
  87,077     UnitedHealth Group, Inc.(a)     34,869,114  
   

 

 

 
      152,392,553  

 

 

 
Household & Personal Products – 1.3%      
  97,498     Kimberly-Clark Corp.     13,043,283  
  5,300     Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. Class A     300,245  
  189,798     Procter & Gamble Co. (The)(a)     25,609,444  
   

 

 

 
      38,952,972  

 

 

 
Insurance – 2.7%      
  4,800     Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.     235,248  
  21,400     CNA Financial Corp.     973,486  
  1,800     Erie Indemnity Co. Class A     348,030  
  144,400     Fidelity National Financial, Inc.     6,275,624  
  45,800     First American Financial Corp.     2,855,630  
  224,799     Mercury General Corp.     14,600,695  
  632,306     Old Republic International Corp.     15,750,742  
  141,999     Principal Financial Group, Inc.     8,972,917  
  279,300     Prudential Financial, Inc.     28,619,871  
   

 

 

 
      78,632,243  

 

 

 
Materials – 2.8%      
  43,426     Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.     12,492,792  
  875,000     Amcor plc     10,027,500  
  20,103     Ashland Global Holdings, Inc.     1,758,940  
  31,900     Huntsman Corp.     845,988  
  40,700     International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.     6,080,580  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Materials – (continued)      
  185,799     International Paper Co.   11,391,337  
  79,319     Linde plc     22,931,123  
  65,780     Newmont Corp.     4,169,136  
  3,399     Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.     512,909  
  723     RPM International, Inc.     64,115  
  23,300     Sonoco Products Co.     1,558,770  
  152,800     Southern Copper Corp.     9,828,096  
  41,803     Steel Dynamics, Inc.     2,491,459  
  2,300     W R Grace & Co.     158,976  
   

 

 

 
      84,311,721  

 

 

 
Media & Entertainment – 9.7%      
  54,052     Activision Blizzard, Inc.     5,158,723  
  31,006     Alphabet, Inc. Class A*(a)     75,710,141  
  13,128     Alphabet, Inc. Class C*(a)     32,902,969  
  441,919     Comcast Corp. Class A     25,198,221  
  206,494     Facebook, Inc. Class A*     71,800,029  
  391,801     Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)     12,729,614  
  38,524     Netflix, Inc.*     20,348,395  
  4,593     Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Class A     679,213  
  171,400     Omnicom Group, Inc.     13,710,286  
  16,900     Pinterest, Inc. Class A*     1,334,255  
  928     Roku, Inc.*     426,184  
  16,500     Snap, Inc. Class A*     1,124,310  
  16,000     TripAdvisor, Inc.*     644,800  
  700     ViacomCBS, Inc. Class A     33,915  
  125,050     Walt Disney Co. (The)*     21,980,039  
  9,275     Zillow Group, Inc. Class A*     1,136,466  
  21,502     Zillow Group, Inc. Class C*     2,627,974  
   

 

 

 
      287,545,534  

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences – 7.8%  
  2,200     10X Genomics, Inc. Class A*     430,804  
  310,486     AbbVie, Inc.(a)(b)     34,973,143  
  7,200     Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.*     294,192  
  5,345     Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     906,084  
  49,202     Amgen, Inc.     11,992,988  
  2,432     Bio-Techne Corp.     1,095,032  
  355,801     Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.(a)     23,774,623  
  1,553     Bruker Corp.     117,997  
  6,275     Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.*     2,321,248  
  78,578     Eli Lilly & Co.     18,035,223  
  2,608     Exact Sciences Corp.*     324,200  
  209,994     Gilead Sciences, Inc.     14,460,187  
  5,100     Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.*     132,702  
  212,934     Johnson & Johnson     35,078,747  
  373,253     Merck & Co., Inc.     29,027,886  
  7,485     Moderna, Inc.*     1,758,825  
  37,325     Organon & Co.*     1,129,454  
  1,035,199     Pfizer, Inc.     40,538,393  
  7,600     Repligen Corp.*     1,517,112  
  1,420     Sage Therapeutics, Inc.*     80,670  
  2,687     Seagen, Inc.*     424,224  
  23,701     Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.     11,953,993  
   

 

 

 
      230,367,727  

 

 

 

 

10   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Shares     Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Real Estate Investment Trusts – 2.4%  
  1,028     American Campus Communities, Inc.   $ 48,028  
  80,291     American Homes 4 Rent Class A     3,119,305  
  44,401     American Tower Corp.     11,994,486  
  1,797     Brandywine Realty Trust     24,637  
  3,320     Brixmor Property Group, Inc.     75,995  
  14,887     Camden Property Trust     1,975,058  
  3,658     Cousins Properties, Inc.     134,541  
  40,100     Crown Castle International Corp.     7,823,510  
  22,000     CubeSmart     1,019,040  
  1,403     EPR Properties*     73,910  
  8,300     Equinix, Inc.     6,661,580  
  31,200     Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.     2,318,472  
  7,366     Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.     341,267  
  7,526     Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. Class A     200,944  
  90,500     Invitation Homes, Inc.     3,374,745  
  5,456     Lamar Advertising Co. Class A     569,716  
  37,320     Medical Properties Trust, Inc.     750,132  
  5,566     National Retail Properties, Inc.     260,881  
  66,335     Outfront Media, Inc.*     1,594,030  
  8,383     Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc.*     172,774  
  102,727     Prologis, Inc.     12,278,958  
  26,200     SBA Communications Corp.     8,349,940  
  1,781     Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.     85,203  
  12,591     STORE Capital Corp.     434,516  
  29,993     Sun Communities, Inc.     5,140,800  
  27,532     VEREIT, Inc.     1,264,545  
  10,400     VICI Properties, Inc.     322,608  
  1,280     WP Carey, Inc.     95,514  
   

 

 

 
      70,505,135  

 

 

 
Retailing – 7.6%  
  36,186     Amazon.com, Inc.*(a)(b)     124,485,630  
  4,507     Burlington Stores, Inc.*     1,451,209  
  6,875     Carvana Co.*     2,075,012  
  300     Chewy, Inc. Class A*     23,913  
  41,900     Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.     4,197,961  
  5,281     Five Below, Inc.*     1,020,659  
  4,000     Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. Class A*     422,800  
  14,900     Foot Locker, Inc.     918,287  
  142,476     Home Depot, Inc. (The)     45,434,172  
  13,020     Just Eat Takeaway.com NV ADR*     237,745  
  87,199     Lowe’s Cos., Inc.     16,913,990  
  1,318     MercadoLibre, Inc.*     2,053,167  
  277,000     Qurate Retail, Inc. Series A     3,625,930  
  67,115     Target Corp.     16,224,380  
  10,900     Vroom, Inc.*(c)     456,274  
  6,162     Wayfair, Inc. Class A*     1,945,405  
  16,500     Williams-Sonoma, Inc.     2,634,225  
   

 

 

 
      224,120,759  

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 5.8%  
  115,317     Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*     10,831,726  
  51,900     Analog Devices, Inc.     8,935,104  
  56,690     Broadcom, Inc.     27,032,060  
  1,100     Cree, Inc.*     107,723  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – (continued)  
  600     First Solar, Inc.*   54,306  
  356,609     Intel Corp.     20,020,029  
  24,453     Lam Research Corp.     15,911,567  
  47,901     Marvell Technology, Inc.     2,794,065  
  54,700     NVIDIA Corp.     43,765,470  
  4,000     NXP Semiconductors NV     822,880  
  99,397     QUALCOMM, Inc.     14,206,813  
  1,600     SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.*     442,192  
  144,350     Texas Instruments, Inc.(a)     27,758,505  
   

 

 

 
      172,682,440  

 

 

 
Software & Services – 14.4%  
  59,600     Accenture plc Class A     17,569,484  
  37,091     Adobe, Inc.*     21,721,973  
  9,000     Alteryx, Inc. Class A*     774,180  
  6,300     Amdocs Ltd.     487,368  
  4,300     Anaplan, Inc.*     229,190  
  27,608     Automatic Data Processing, Inc.     5,483,501  
  3,100     Avalara, Inc.*     501,580  
  400     Bill.com Holdings, Inc.*     73,272  
  2,400     Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc.*     230,208  
  13,500     Cloudflare, Inc. Class A*     1,428,840  
  9,000     Coupa Software, Inc.*     2,358,990  
  10,600     Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. Class A*     2,663,886  
  10,000     Datadog, Inc. Class A*     1,040,800  
  11,868     DocuSign, Inc.*     3,317,937  
  2,700     Dynatrace, Inc.*     157,734  
  2,400     Everbridge, Inc.*     326,592  
  32,772     Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.     4,642,809  
  300     Five9, Inc.*     55,017  
  10,400     HubSpot, Inc.*     6,060,288  
  239,001     International Business Machines Corp.     35,035,157  
  12,900     Intuit, Inc.     6,323,193  
  62,200     Mastercard, Inc. Class A     22,708,598  
  615,533     Microsoft Corp.(a)(b)     166,747,890  
  3,622     MongoDB, Inc.*     1,309,426  
  4,900     Nutanix, Inc. Class A*     187,278  
  3,527     Okta, Inc.*     862,986  
  1,100     PagerDuty, Inc.*     46,838  
  154,200     Paychex, Inc.     16,545,660  
  94,300     PayPal Holdings, Inc.*     27,486,564  
  600     PTC, Inc.*     84,756  
  70,049     salesforce.com, Inc.*     17,110,869  
  16,262     ServiceNow, Inc.*     8,936,782  
  14,000     Slack Technologies, Inc. Class A*     620,200  
  6,200     Smartsheet, Inc. Class A*     448,384  
  700     Snowflake, Inc. Class A*     169,260  
  8,910     Square, Inc. Class A*     2,172,258  
  34,000     Trade Desk, Inc. (The) Class A*     2,630,240  
  7,300     Twilio, Inc. Class A*     2,877,368  
  117,555     Visa, Inc. Class A     27,486,710  
  511,299     Western Union Co. (The)     11,744,538  
  12,600     Zendesk, Inc.*     1,818,684  
  1,800     Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Class A*     696,654  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   11


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Software & Services – (continued)  
  8,600     Zscaler, Inc.*   $ 1,858,116  
   

 

 

 
      425,032,058  

 

 

 
Technology Hardware & Equipment – 8.4%  
  1,331,056     Apple, Inc.(a)     182,301,429  
  524,848     Cisco Systems, Inc.(a)     27,816,944  
  181,181     Corning, Inc.     7,410,303  
  17,559     Flex Ltd.*     313,779  
  363,000     HP, Inc.     10,958,970  
  800     Littelfuse, Inc.     203,832  
  52,430     National Instruments Corp.     2,216,740  
  93,800     NetApp, Inc.     7,674,716  
  60,500     TE Connectivity Ltd.     8,180,205  
   

 

 

 
      247,076,918  

 

 

 
Telecommunication Services – 2.4%  
  1,202,828     AT&T, Inc.(a)     34,617,390  
  674,302     Verizon Communications, Inc.(b)     37,781,141  
   

 

 

 
      72,398,531  

 

 

 
Transportation – 1.8%  
  18,284     JetBlue Airways Corp.*     306,805  
  17,224     Lyft, Inc. Class A*     1,041,707  
  22,346     Norfolk Southern Corp.     5,930,852  
  57,800     Ryder System, Inc.     4,296,274  
  28,482     Uber Technologies, Inc.*     1,427,518  
  93,562     Union Pacific Corp.     20,577,091  
  88,698     United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B     18,446,523  
   

 

 

 
      52,026,770  

 

 

 
Utilities – 3.0%  
  81,100     Consolidated Edison, Inc.     5,816,492  
  111,097     Dominion Energy, Inc.     8,173,406  
  183,400     Duke Energy Corp.     18,105,248  
  56,800     Entergy Corp.     5,662,960  
  21,700     MDU Resources Group, Inc.     680,078  
  200,500     OGE Energy Corp.     6,746,825  
  645,101     PPL Corp.     18,043,475  
  37,000     Sempra Energy     4,901,760  
  316,501     Southern Co. (The)     19,151,476  
   

 

 

 
      87,281,720  

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS  
  (Cost $1,958,303,159)   $ 2,952,034,543  

 

 

 

 

Shares     Dividend
Rate
  Value  
Investment Company(d) – 1.6%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  47,903,237     0.026%   $ 47,903,237  
  (Cost $47,903,237)  

 

 

 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SECURITIES LENDING
REINVESTMENT VEHICLE
 
 
  (Cost $2,006,206,396)   $ 2,999,937,780  

 

 

 
   
Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle(d) – 0.0%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  188,100     0.026%   $ 188,100  
  (Cost $188,100)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 101.4%  
  (Cost $2,006,394,496)   $ 3,000,125,880  

 

 

 
 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF

    OTHER ASSETS – (1.4)%

    (42,192,413

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 2,957,933,467  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

*

  Security is currently in default and/or non-income producing.

(a)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for call options written.

(b)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for initial margin requirements on futures transactions.

(c)

  All or a portion of security is on loan.

(d)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviation:

ADR

 

—American Depositary Receipt

 

Currency Abbreviation:

USD

 

—United States Dollar

 

 

12   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
      

Expiration

Date

       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts:

                 

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     164          09/17/2021        $ 35,166,520        $ 425,069  

WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following written options contracts:

EXCHANGE TRADED INDEX OPTIONS

 

Description    Exercise
Price
   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
    Value     Premiums Paid
(Received) by
the Fund
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Written options contracts:

                 

Calls

                 

S&P 500 Index

   4,225 USD      07/30/2021        910      $ (391,072,500   $ (9,955,400   $ (9,627,818   $ (327,582
   4,250 USD      08/31/2021        907        (389,783,250     (11,020,050     (8,687,636     (2,332,414
     4,325 USD      09/30/2021        893        (383,766,750     (8,858,560     (8,746,221     (112,339
Total written options contracts               2,710              $ (29,834,010   $ (27,061,675   $ (2,772,335

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   13


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Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks – 99.1%  
Australia – 9.7%      
  1,244     Afterpay Ltd. (Software & Services)*   $ 110,418  
  52,943     AGL Energy Ltd. (Utilities)     325,272  
  51,152     APA Group (Utilities)     341,318  
  2,405     ASX Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     140,201  
  462,912     Aurizon Holdings Ltd. (Transportation)     1,289,371  
  58,793     AusNet Services Ltd. (Utilities)     77,058  
  26,727     BHP Group Ltd. (Materials)     972,336  
  5,805     BHP Group plc (Materials)     171,776  
  10,024     CIMIC Group Ltd. (Capital Goods)     148,496  
  23,965     Coles Group Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing)     306,986  
  27,180     Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Banks)     2,035,310  
  809     CSL Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     173,020  
  80,273     Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (Materials)     1,402,283  
  24,786     Magellan Financial Group Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     1,001,049  
  181,654     Medibank Pvt Ltd. (Insurance)     430,670  
  121,850     National Australia Bank Ltd. (Banks)     2,395,427  
  14,680     Rio Tinto Ltd. (Materials)     1,391,746  
  11,619     Rio Tinto plc (Materials)     959,584  
  37,882     Rio Tinto plc ADR (Materials)(a)(b)     3,177,921  
  9,879     Sonic Healthcare Ltd. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     284,668  
  25,935     Wesfarmers Ltd. (Retailing)     1,149,778  
   

 

 

 
      18,284,688  

 

 

 
Belgium – 1.5%  
  27,782     Ageas SA/NV (Insurance)(b)     1,543,879  
  1,987     Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     143,240  
  57,166     Proximus SADP (Telecommunication Services)(b)     1,104,963  
   

 

 

 
      2,792,082  

 

 

 
Brazil – 0.2%  
  6,050     Yara International ASA (Materials)     318,801  

 

 

 
China – 0.3%  
  4,910     Prosus NV (Retailing)*     481,021  

 

 

 
Denmark – 1.9%  
  1,065     Ambu A/S Class B (Health Care Equipment & Services)     40,979  
  6,157     Coloplast A/S Class B (Health Care Equipment & Services)     1,010,876  
  25,297     Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     2,117,512  
  7,861     Tryg A/S (Insurance)     193,088  
  7,445     Vestas Wind Systems A/S (Capital Goods)     290,891  
   

 

 

 
      3,653,346  

 

 

 
Finland – 3.4%  
  7,106     Kone OYJ Class B (Capital Goods)     579,692  
  50,367     Neles OYJ (Capital Goods)     726,228  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Finland – (continued)  
  7,263     Neste OYJ (Energy)   445,527  
  298,364     Nordea Bank Abp (Banks)     3,322,556  
  4,735     Orion OYJ Class B (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     203,579  
  26,278     Sampo OYJ Class A (Insurance)(b)     1,208,382  
   

 

 

 
      6,485,964  

 

 

 
France – 10.2%  
  11,265     Airbus SE (Capital Goods)*     1,451,527  
  2,983     BNP Paribas SA (Banks)     187,212  
  12,106     Bouygues SA (Capital Goods)     448,405  
  2,794     Capgemini SE (Software & Services)(b)     537,324  
  125,092     Credit Agricole SA (Banks)(b)     1,753,739  
  21,499     Danone SA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)(b)     1,512,561  
  741     Dassault Systemes SE (Software & Services)     179,838  
  8,725     Edenred (Software & Services)     497,472  
  1,617     Kering SA (Consumer Durables & Apparel)(b)     1,416,844  
  2,385     L’Oreal SA (Household & Personal Products)(b)     1,065,126  
  4,118     LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     3,239,454  
  4,048     Orange SA (Telecommunication Services)     46,199  
  2,445     Pernod Ricard SA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     543,431  
  3,578     Publicis Groupe SA (Media & Entertainment)     228,974  
  3,760     Safran SA (Capital Goods)     521,824  
  22,801     Sanofi (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)(b)     2,395,532  
  40,614     TotalEnergies SE (Energy)(b)     1,839,887  
  1,535     Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (REIT)*     133,078  
  2,233     Valeo SA (Automobiles & Components)     67,355  
  2,177     Vinci SA (Capital Goods)     232,717  
  21,606     Vivendi SE (Media & Entertainment)(b)     725,943  
  2,168     Worldline SA (Software & Services)*(c)     203,152  
   

 

 

 
      19,227,594  

 

 

 
Germany – 9.5%  
  1,494     adidas AG (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     557,498  
  1,868     Allianz SE (Registered) (Insurance)     466,172  
  10,462     BASF SE (Materials)(b)     825,868  
  17,239     Bayer AG (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)(b)     1,048,049  
  3,522     Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Automobiles & Components)(b)     373,387  
  12,857     Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Preference) (Automobiles & Components)(d)     1,156,605  
  1,259     Deutsche Boerse AG (Diversified Financials)     219,754  

 

 

 

 

14   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Shares     Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Germany – (continued)  
  22,030     Deutsche Post AG (Registered) (Transportation)(b)   $ 1,500,347  
  53,273     Evonik Industries AG (Materials)(b)     1,788,556  
  808     GEA Group AG (Capital Goods)     32,740  
  5,368     HelloFresh SE (Retailing)*     521,819  
  14,750     HOCHTIEF AG (Capital Goods)(b)     1,134,439  
  8,731     Infineon Technologies AG (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     351,189  
  2,547     Just Eat Takeaway.com NV (Retailing)*(c)     235,556  
  3,095     LEG Immobilien SE (Real Estate)     445,546  
  1,694     Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Preference) (Automobiles & Components)(d)     182,186  
  2,633     Puma SE (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     314,251  
  13,192     SAP SE (Software & Services)(b)     1,852,945  
  689     Sartorius AG (Preference) (Health Care Equipment & Services)(d)     358,630  
  14,147     Siemens AG (Registered) (Capital Goods)     2,246,244  
  2,182     Siemens Healthineers AG (Health Care Equipment & Services)(c)     133,786  
  211,846     Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG (Telecommunication Services)     559,215  
  2,051     Volkswagen AG (Preference) (Automobiles & Components)(d)     514,250  
  17,336     Vonovia SE (Real Estate)(b)     1,120,348  
   

 

 

 
      17,939,380  

 

 

 
Hong Kong – 2.6%  
  107,800     AIA Group Ltd. (Insurance)     1,337,321  
  16,700     ASM Pacific Technology Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     226,222  
  28,000     Hang Lung Properties Ltd. (Real Estate)     67,908  
  98     Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd. (Utilities)     152  
  14,596     Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     868,897  
  2,300     Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd. (Capital Goods)     147,015  
  187,387     Link REIT (REIT)     1,813,033  
  23,910     Sino Land Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     37,693  
  500     Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. (Real Estate)     7,431  
  400     Swire Properties Ltd. (Real Estate)     1,191  
  24,000     Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (Capital Goods)     418,247  
   

 

 

 
      4,925,110  

 

 

 
Ireland – 0.7%  
  24,567     CRH plc (Materials)(b)     1,242,386  

 

 

 
Israel – 0.2%  
  12,983     ICL Group Ltd. (Materials)     88,096  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Israel – (continued)  
  710     Wix.com Ltd. (Software & Services)*(a)   206,099  
   

 

 

 
      294,195  

 

 

 
Italy – 0.6%  
  9,895     Enel SpA (Utilities)     91,953  
  4,925     Eni SpA (Energy)(b)     60,044  
  1,974     Ferrari NV (Automobiles & Components)     407,525  
  2,098     Moncler SpA (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     142,219  
  60,423     Snam SpA (Utilities)     349,532  
   

 

 

 
      1,051,273  

 

 

 
Japan – 22.8%  
  2,400     ABC-Mart, Inc. (Retailing)     138,037  
  2,400     Advantest Corp. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     215,488  
  11,300     AGC, Inc. (Capital Goods)     473,362  
  10,500     Alfresa Holdings Corp. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     156,827  
  13,000     Asahi Kasei Corp. (Materials)     142,885  
  7,100     Astellas Pharma, Inc. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     123,729  
  1,600     Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     110,735  
  28,200     Bridgestone Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     1,281,757  
  22,100     Canon, Inc. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     499,504  
  7,900     Casio Computer Co. Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     132,559  
  12,800     Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     507,349  
  31,100     Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (The) (Utilities)     283,789  
  1,500     Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (Insurance)     27,599  
  27,400     Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     591,103  
  1,200     Daikin Industries Ltd. (Capital Goods)     223,620  
  3,200     Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     349,128  
  132,700     Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (Diversified Financials)     729,000  
  2,900     Denso Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     197,755  
  1,500     Disco Corp. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     456,074  
  6,400     Eisai Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     628,975  
  2,000     FANUC Corp. (Capital Goods)     479,596  
  200     Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     150,338  
  2,600     Fuji Electric Co. Ltd. (Capital Goods)     121,361  
  1,300     Hikari Tsushin, Inc. (Retailing)     228,470  
  28,600     Hino Motors Ltd. (Capital Goods)     252,970  

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – (continued)  
  1,916     Hirose Electric Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)   $ 280,300  
  1,400     Hitachi Ltd. (Capital Goods)     80,230  
  1,200     Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     38,596  
  3,500     Hoya Corp. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     462,946  
  3,100     Isuzu Motors Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     41,136  
  54,000     ITOCHU Corp. (Capital Goods)     1,558,154  
  14,200     Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (Diversified Financials)     316,319  
  11,000     Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd. (Banks)     92,514  
  16,700     Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd. (Insurance)     309,001  
  11,500     Japan Tobacco, Inc. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     217,331  
  6,400     JSR Corp. (Materials)     194,414  
  12,400     Kajima Corp. (Capital Goods)     157,354  
  9,300     Kakaku.com, Inc. (Media & Entertainment)     279,782  
  33,100     Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (The) (Utilities)     315,834  
  1,700     Kao Corp. (Household & Personal Products)     104,822  
  300     Keyence Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     151,087  
  4,600     Kikkoman Corp. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     303,362  
  3,600     Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd. (Transportation)*     126,537  
  38,100     Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     743,553  
  12,500     Komatsu Ltd. (Capital Goods)     309,670  
  2,300     Kose Corp. (Household & Personal Products)     361,323  
  2,800     Kyushu Railway Co. (Transportation)     63,184  
  4,100     Lawson, Inc. (Food & Staples Retailing)     189,898  
  27,300     Lixil Corp. (Capital Goods)     706,452  
  6,100     M3, Inc. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     444,436  
  2,100     Makita Corp. (Capital Goods)     98,883  
  5,000     Mercari, Inc. (Retailing)*     264,317  
  33,700     Mitsubishi Corp. (Capital Goods)     920,558  
  23,400     Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (Capital Goods)     339,703  
  49,600     Mitsubishi HC Capital, Inc. (Diversified Financials)     265,980  
  162,300     Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)     874,190  
  4,800     Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (Capital Goods)     108,123  
  2,030     Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)     29,095  
  13,700     MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. (Insurance)     396,097  
  8,800     Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     670,339  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – (continued)  
  8,200     Nabtesco Corp. (Capital Goods)   309,362  
  10,200     NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     151,639  
  400     Nidec Corp. (Capital Goods)     45,996  
  1,600     Nintendo Co. Ltd. (Media & Entertainment)     925,877  
  3,700     Nippon Express Co. Ltd. (Transportation)     282,142  
  1,000     Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd. (Materials)     13,528  
  68     Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc. (REIT)     213,085  
  5,200     Nippon Yusen KK (Transportation)     263,890  
  11,600     Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     170,063  
  4,200     Nitto Denko Corp. (Materials)     312,776  
  51,900     Nomura Holdings, Inc. (Diversified Financials)     264,144  
  14,700     Nomura Research Institute Ltd. (Software & Services)     485,491  
  48,300     NSK Ltd. (Capital Goods)     408,542  
  2,200     Obic Co. Ltd. (Software & Services)     409,154  
  300     Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd. (Transportation)     7,588  
  7,400     Olympus Corp. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     147,193  
  1,700     Omron Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     134,601  
  5,400     Otsuka Corp. (Software & Services)     283,070  
  45,300     Panasonic Corp. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     521,608  
  13,200     Pola Orbis Holdings, Inc. (Household & Personal Products)     348,056  
  19,700     Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. (Commercial & Professional Services)     966,064  
  66,300     Resona Holdings, Inc. (Banks)     255,630  
  1,000     Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     20,978  
  17,100     Seiko Epson Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     300,584  
  5,000     Shimadzu Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     193,204  
  3,900     Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. (Materials)     652,317  
  2,300     Shiseido Co. Ltd. (Household & Personal Products)     169,645  
  94,500     SoftBank Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     1,235,587  
  16,500     SoftBank Group Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     1,150,740  
  3,800     Sompo Holdings, Inc. (Insurance)     140,745  
  7,500     Sony Group Corp. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     727,254  
  28,300     Subaru Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     560,892  
  6,400     Sumitomo Corp. (Capital Goods)     85,814  
  1,100     Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. (Materials)     42,780  
  46,600     Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)     1,606,394  

 

 

 

 

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Shares     Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – (continued)  
  300     Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. (Banks)   $ 9,570  
  2,200     Sysmex Corp. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     260,996  
  38,200     Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,282,014  
  1,000     TDK Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     121,055  
  6,300     Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (Utilities)     49,395  
  10,900     Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. (Insurance)     502,057  
  3,600     Tokyo Electron Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     1,556,584  
  300     Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd. (Utilities)     5,658  
  3,900     TOTO Ltd. (Capital Goods)     202,072  
  3,800     Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     93,725  
  37,020     Toyota Motor Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     3,236,070  
  57,500     USS Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     1,005,124  
  3,000     Yamaha Corp. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     162,862  
  200     Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd. (Transportation)     5,683  
  900     Yaskawa Electric Corp. (Capital Goods)     43,952  
  3,900     ZOZO, Inc. (Retailing)     132,232  
   

 

 

 
      42,793,012  

 

 

 
Luxembourg – 0.0%  
  4,775     SES SA FDR (Media & Entertainment)     36,516  

 

 

 
Macau – 0.4%  
  37,000     Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. (Consumer Services)*     295,855  
  77,600     Sands China Ltd. (Consumer Services)*     326,631  
  108,800     Wynn Macau Ltd. (Consumer Services)*     171,131  
   

 

 

 
      793,617  

 

 

 
Netherlands – 4.3%  
  149     Adyen NV (Software & Services)*(c)     363,069  
  555     Argenx SE (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)*     167,452  
  6,132     ASML Holding NV (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)(b)     4,233,037  
  4,999     Heineken NV (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     606,876  
  6,596     Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (Food & Staples Retailing)     196,426  
  44,137     Koninklijke KPN NV (Telecommunication Services)     138,045  
  4,249     NN Group NV (Insurance)     200,720  
  24,710     Royal Dutch Shell plc Class A (Energy)(b)     496,089  
  86,152     Royal Dutch Shell plc Class B (Energy)(b)     1,672,451  
   

 

 

 
      8,074,165  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
New Zealand – 0.8%  
  9,788     Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd. (Health Care Equipment & Services)   212,932  
  26,020     Meridian Energy Ltd. (Utilities)     97,015  
  356,327     Spark New Zealand Ltd. (Telecommunication Services)     1,196,081  
   

 

 

 
      1,506,028  

 

 

 
Norway – 0.4%  
  14,865     DNB ASA (Banks)     323,971  
  58     Gjensidige Forsikring ASA (Insurance)     1,279  
  9,166     Orkla ASA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     93,412  
  17,663     Telenor ASA (Telecommunication Services)     297,887  
   

 

 

 
      716,549  

 

 

 
Portugal – 0.1%  
  14,664     Galp Energia SGPS SA (Energy)     159,437  

 

 

 
Russia – 1.1%  
  31,477     Coca-Cola HBC AG (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     1,139,362  
  104,181     Evraz plc (Materials)     854,724  
   

 

 

 
      1,994,086  

 

 

 
Saudi Arabia – 0.1%  
  2,137     Delivery Hero SE (Retailing)*(c)     282,353  

 

 

 
Singapore – 1.0%  
  2,800     City Developments Ltd. (Real Estate)     15,206  
  41,946     DBS Group Holdings Ltd. (Banks)     933,186  
  5,200     Keppel Corp. Ltd. (Capital Goods)     21,205  
  17,600     Singapore Exchange Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     146,588  
  211,200     Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. (Capital Goods)     609,401  
  121,600     Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (Telecommunication Services)     207,082  
   

 

 

 
      1,932,668  

 

 

 
South Africa – 0.0%  
  2     Anglo American plc (Materials)     80  

 

 

 
Spain – 3.0%  
  205     ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA (Capital Goods)     5,496  
  169     Amadeus IT Group SA (Software & Services)*     11,914  
  34,534     Enagas SA (Utilities)     798,182  
  98,111     Endesa SA (Utilities)(b)     2,381,722  
  30,922     Ferrovial SA (Capital Goods)     908,748  
  29,118     Naturgy Energy Group SA (Utilities)     749,395  
  45,811     Red Electrica Corp. SA (Utilities)     850,536  
   

 

 

 
      5,705,993  

 

 

 
Sweden – 1.8%  
  4,320     Atlas Copco AB Class A (Capital Goods)     265,284  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   17


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Sweden – (continued)  
  11,277     Atlas Copco AB Class B (Capital Goods)   $ 593,920  
  2,920     Boliden AB (Materials)*     112,360  
  8,614     Electrolux ABSeries B (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     238,711  
  6,276     H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Class B (Retailing)*     149,051  
  2,714     Lundin Energy AB (Energy)     96,218  
  11,112     Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB Class A (Banks)     143,635  
  22,571     Svenska Handelsbanken AB Class A (Banks)     254,797  
  239,872     Telia Co. AB (Telecommunication Services)     1,065,383  
  16,408     Volvo AB Class B (Capital Goods)     395,423  
   

 

 

 
      3,314,782  

 

 

 
Switzerland – 10.6%  
  17,824     Adecco Group AG (Registered) (Commercial & Professional Services)     1,212,777  
  1,868     Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (Registered) (Banks)     167,856  
  90,877     Clariant AG (Registered) (Materials)     1,809,569  
  313     Geberit AG (Registered) (Capital Goods)     235,117  
  5,805     Holcim Ltd. (Materials)*     348,927  
  39,000     Nestle SA (Registered) (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     4,861,236  
  28,173     Novartis AG (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     2,570,127  
  1,102     Partners Group Holding AG (Diversified Financials)     1,670,573  
  8,225     Roche Holding AG (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     3,099,494  
  164     SGS SA (Registered) (Commercial & Professional Services)     506,344  
  18,359     STMicroelectronics NV (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     667,654  
  103     Straumann Holding AG (Registered) (Health Care Equipment & Services)     164,289  
  6,693     Zurich Insurance Group AG (Insurance)     2,688,347  
   

 

 

 
      20,002,310  

 

 

 
United Kingdom – 10.6%  
  255,575     Aviva plc (Insurance)     1,434,787  
  246,432     BAE Systems plc (Capital Goods)     1,780,723  
  82,983     Barclays plc (Banks)     196,925  
  20,568     BP plc ADR (Energy)(b)     543,407  
  20,812     British American Tobacco plc (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     808,038  
  5,890     Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     349,395  
  3,981     Compass Group plc (Consumer Services)*     83,871  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
United Kingdom – (continued)  
  13,945     Diageo plc (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)   668,363  
  73,976     Direct Line Insurance Group plc (Insurance)     291,777  
  67,079     GlaxoSmithKline plc ADR (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)(b)     2,671,086  
  278,576     HSBC Holdings plc (Banks)(b)     1,607,804  
  27,552     Imperial Brands plc (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     594,097  
  133,695     M&G plc (Diversified Financials)     423,533  
  41,559     National Grid plc (Utilities)     528,617  
  30,216     Persimmon plc (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     1,237,757  
  1,916     Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (Household & Personal Products)(b)     169,279  
  17,073     RELX plc (Commercial & Professional Services)     452,720  
  104,341     Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (Capital Goods)*     142,845  
  22,346     Segro plc (REIT)     338,280  
  42,819     SSE plc (Utilities)     889,298  
  9,344     St James’s Place plc (Diversified Financials)     191,054  
  28,191     Unilever plc (Household & Personal Products)(b)     1,650,147  
  20,386     Unilever plc ADR (Household & Personal Products)(b)     1,192,581  
  91,841     Vodafone Group plc ADR (Telecommunication Services)(b)     1,573,236  
  7,359     Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc (Food & Staples Retailing)     25,113  
   

 

 

 
      19,844,733  

 

 

 
United States – 1.3%  
  7,531     Schneider Electric SE (Capital Goods)(b)     1,187,221  
  65,321     Stellantis NV (Automobiles & Components)(b)     1,285,085  
   

 

 

 
      2,472,306  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.1%  
  (Cost $143,367,783)   $ 186,324,475  

 

 

 
 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF

    LIABILITIES – 0.9%

    1,655,795  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 187,980,270  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

*

  Security is currently in default and/or non-income producing.

(a)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for initial margin requirements on futures transactions.

(b)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for call options written.

 

18   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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(c)

  Exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.

(d)

  Preference Shares are a special type of equity investment that shares in the earnings of the company, has limited voting rights, and receives a greater dividend than applicable Common Shares.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR

 

—American Depositary Receipt

FDR

 

—Fiduciary Depositary Receipt

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

 

Currency Abbreviations:

EUR

 

—Euro

GBP

 

—British Pound

JPY

 

—Japanese Yen

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
      

Expiration

Date

       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts:

                 

EURO STOXX 50 Index

     1          09/17/2021        $ 48,088        $ (743

WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following written options contracts:

EXCHANGE TRADED INDEX OPTIONS

 

Description    Exercise
Price
   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional Amount     Value     Premiums Paid
(Received) by
the Fund
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Written options contracts:

                 

Calls

                 

EURO STOXX 50 Index

   4,175 EUR      09/17/2021        914      $ (37,147,702   $ (553,809   $ (1,102,616   $ 548,807  

FTSE 100 Index

   7,175 GBP      09/17/2021        131        (9,219,086     (154,937     (236,435     81,498  

Nikkei 225 Index

   29,250 JPY      09/10/2021        73        (2,101,781,690     (374,544     (575,046     200,502  
Total written options contracts               1,118              $ (1,083,290   $ (1,914,097   $ 830,807  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   19


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Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares

    Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks98.2%  
Automobiles & Components – 1.7%      
  1,037,233     Ford Motor Co.*   $ 15,413,282  
  164,726     General Motors Co.*     9,746,838  
  21,887     Gentex Corp.     724,241  
  204,156     Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)*     3,501,275  
  16,231     Tesla, Inc.*     11,032,211  
   

 

 

 
      40,417,847  

 

 

 
Banks – 2.3%  
  107,659     Bancorp, Inc. (The)*     2,477,234  
  144,004     Cadence BanCorp     3,006,803  
  13,311     Cathay General Bancorp     523,921  
  62,481     Citigroup, Inc.     4,420,531  
  11,346     East West Bancorp, Inc.     813,395  
  23,131     Essent Group Ltd.     1,039,738  
  40,192     First BanCorp     479,089  
  56,420     First Hawaiian, Inc.     1,598,943  
  49,865     First Horizon Corp.     861,667  
  32,891     Independent Bank Group, Inc.     2,433,276  
  52,490     International Bancshares Corp.     2,253,921  
  26,250     Investors Bancorp, Inc.     374,325  
  49,088     JPMorgan Chase & Co.     7,635,147  
  80,240     MGIC Investment Corp.     1,091,264  
  10,646     National Bank Holdings Corp. Class A     401,780  
  3,532     Origin Bancorp, Inc.     149,969  
  5,054     PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)     964,101  
  25,107     Popular, Inc.     1,884,280  
  28,824     Radian Group, Inc.     641,334  
  17,309     SVB Financial Group*     9,631,247  
  13,919     TriState Capital Holdings, Inc.*     283,808  
  39,488     Umpqua Holdings Corp.     728,554  
  20,899     Walker & Dunlop, Inc.     2,181,438  
  71,005     Western Alliance Bancorp     6,592,814  
   

 

 

 
      52,468,579  

 

 

 
Capital Goods – 4.1%  
  13,048     AECOM*     826,199  
  5,761     AGCO Corp.     751,119  
  14,624     Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.     581,158  
  29,484     AMETEK, Inc.     3,936,114  
  94,330     Atkore, Inc.*     6,697,430  
  3,274     Boise Cascade Co.     191,038  
  32,308     Emerson Electric Co.     3,109,322  
  5,635     Encore Wire Corp.     427,077  
  13,565     Fortive Corp.     946,023  
  36,110     H&E Equipment Services, Inc.     1,201,380  
  50,186     Hexcel Corp.*     3,131,606  
  6,443     Honeywell International, Inc.     1,413,272  
  97,597     Illinois Tool Works, Inc.     21,818,785  
  96,928     Johnson Controls International plc     6,652,169  
  26,377     L3Harris Technologies, Inc.     5,701,389  
  12,408     Lockheed Martin Corp.     4,694,567  
  12,050     McGrath RentCorp     982,919  
  71,657     Otis Worldwide Corp.     5,859,393  
  149,820     Raytheon Technologies Corp.     12,781,144  
  1,213     RBC Bearings, Inc.*     241,896  

 

 

 
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Capital Goods – (continued)  
  25,076     Rush Enterprises, Inc. Class A   1,084,286  
  30,166     Snap-on, Inc.     6,739,989  
  10,329     Teledyne Technologies, Inc.*     4,326,095  
  9,195     Terex Corp.     437,866  
   

 

 

 
      94,532,236  

 

 

 
Commercial & Professional Services – 0.9%  
  11,341     Cimpress plc*     1,229,478  
  29,156     Cintas Corp.     11,137,592  
  8,842     Clean Harbors, Inc.*     823,544  
  71,280     CoStar Group, Inc.*     5,903,410  
  10,024     IAA, Inc.*     546,709  
  6,383     ManpowerGroup, Inc.     759,002  
   

 

 

 
      20,399,735  

 

 

 
Consumer Durables & Apparel – 0.9%  
  17,960     G-III Apparel Group Ltd.*     590,166  
  68,452     Levi Strauss & Co. Class A     1,897,489  
  85,115     Skechers USA, Inc. Class A*     4,241,280  
  15,973     Steven Madden Ltd.     698,979  
  141,371     Tapestry, Inc.*     6,146,811  
  7,009     Tempur Sealy International, Inc.     274,683  
  39,213     TRI Pointe Group, Inc.*     840,335  
  12,109     Whirlpool Corp.     2,640,004  
  39,938     YETI Holdings, Inc.*     3,667,107  
   

 

 

 
      20,996,854  

 

 

 
Consumer Services – 2.6%  
  18,628     Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.*     28,879,733  
  37,579     frontdoor, Inc.*     1,872,186  
  2,086     Graham Holdings Co. Class B     1,322,315  
  129,460     H&R Block, Inc.     3,039,721  
  142,560     International Game Technology plc*     3,415,738  
  102,150     Red Rock Resorts, Inc. Class A*     4,341,375  
  60,042     Terminix Global Holdings, Inc.*     2,864,604  
  23,953     Vail Resorts, Inc.*     7,581,603  
  49,027     Yum China Holdings, Inc.     3,248,039  
  25,926     Yum! Brands, Inc.     2,982,268  
   

 

 

 
      59,547,582  

 

 

 
Diversified Financials – 8.0%  
  489,203     Ally Financial, Inc.     24,381,877  
  5,634     Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc. Class A     286,320  
  38,603     Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B*     10,728,546  
  59,113     Capital One Financial Corp.     9,144,190  
  113,657     CME Group, Inc.     24,172,571  
  96,351     Discover Financial Services     11,397,360  
  19,961     Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Class A     1,312,037  
  60,419     Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.     7,171,735  
  323,608     Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.     11,067,394  
  23,105     LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.     3,118,713  
  112,434     Morgan Stanley     10,309,073  
  70,228     Navient Corp.     1,357,507  
  21,215     Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. Class A     1,078,571  
  58,063     S&P Global, Inc.     23,831,958  

 

 

 

 

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  132,885     Santander Consumer USA Holdings, Inc.   $ 4,826,383  
  130,364     Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (REIT)     3,411,626  
  34,376     State Street Corp.     2,828,457  
  316,003     Synchrony Financial     15,332,466  
  56,882     TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. (REIT)     765,063  
  327,211     Voya Financial, Inc.     20,123,476  
   

 

 

 
      186,645,323  

 

 

 
Energy – 1.6%  
  15,871     Baker Hughes Co.     362,970  
  8,224     Cactus, Inc. Class A     301,985  
  7,426     Core Laboratories NV     289,243  
  18,968     Diamondback Energy, Inc.     1,780,906  
  99,446     EOG Resources, Inc.     8,297,774  
  11,147     Exxon Mobil Corp.     703,153  
  12,264     Hess Corp.     1,070,892  
  18,924     Matador Resources Co.     681,453  
  8,760     ONEOK, Inc.     487,406  
  103,617     Ovintiv, Inc.     3,260,827  
  33,190     Pioneer Natural Resources Co.     5,394,039  
  25,139     Renewable Energy Group, Inc.*     1,567,165  
  94,650     Schlumberger NV     3,029,746  
  103,628     Targa Resources Corp.     4,606,265  
  86,052     W&T Offshore, Inc.*     417,352  
  156,754     Williams Cos., Inc. (The)     4,161,819  
   

 

 

 
      36,412,995  

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing – 0.2%  
  3,528     Costco Wholesale Corp.     1,395,924  
  5,239     Ingles Markets, Inc. Class A     305,276  
  68,139     Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.     3,584,793  
   

 

 

 
      5,285,993  

 

 

 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco – 2.0%  
  7,213     Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.     437,108  
  7,580     Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A     1,772,886  
  51,135     Darling Ingredients, Inc.*     3,451,612  
  4,501     Freshpet, Inc.*     733,483  
  35,242     Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.     2,842,620  
  9,833     Lancaster Colony Corp.     1,902,784  
  213,411     Monster Beverage Corp.*     19,495,095  
  159,106     Philip Morris International, Inc.     15,768,996  
   

 

 

 
      46,404,584  

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Services – 6.9%  
  3,020     Abbott Laboratories     350,109  
  730     Align Technology, Inc.*     446,030  
  77,577     Anthem, Inc.     29,618,899  
  5,639     Centene Corp.*     411,252  
  21,748     Cigna Corp.     5,155,798  
  21,779     Community Health Systems, Inc.*     336,268  
  5,024     Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)     1,990,860  
  72,981     Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*     7,558,642  
  43,603     Encompass Health Corp.     3,402,342  
  137,014     HCA Healthcare, Inc.     28,326,274  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Health Care Equipment & Services – (continued)  
  58,037     Hologic, Inc.*   3,872,229  
  34,579     Humana, Inc.     15,308,815  
  14,459     IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.*     9,131,581  
  6,269     Molina Healthcare, Inc.*     1,586,433  
  215,460     Select Medical Holdings Corp.     9,105,340  
  1,283     STERIS plc     264,683  
  47,957     UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     19,203,901  
  51,555     Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B     7,549,199  
  46,257     West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.     16,610,889  
   

 

 

 
      160,229,544  

 

 

 
Household & Personal Products – 0.1%  
  41,117     Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.*     2,168,099  
  8,185     Procter & Gamble Co. (The)     1,104,402  
   

 

 

 
      3,272,501  

 

 

 
Insurance – 4.0%  
  554,017     American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.     17,905,829  
  35,396     American Financial Group, Inc.     4,414,589  
  487,843     Arch Capital Group Ltd.*     18,996,606  
  80,386     Athene Holding Ltd. Class A*     5,426,055  
  59,191     Brighthouse Financial, Inc.*     2,695,558  
  18,632     Fidelity National Financial, Inc.     809,747  
  56,350     First American Financial Corp.     3,513,423  
  87,149     Globe Life, Inc.     8,300,942  
  9,425     Goosehead Insurance, Inc. Class A     1,199,803  
  15,650     Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.     2,201,642  
  209,677     Old Republic International Corp.     5,223,054  
  22,348     Primerica, Inc.     3,422,373  
  17,273     Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.     1,969,122  
  9,861     Stewart Information Services Corp.     559,020  
  69,160     Trupanion, Inc.*     7,960,316  
  109,410     W R Berkley Corp.     8,143,386  
   

 

 

 
      92,741,465  

 

 

 
Materials – 4.0%  
  4,937     Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.     1,420,276  
  37,395     Amcor plc     428,547  
  78,720     Avient Corp.     3,869,875  
  328,568     Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.*     10,018,038  
  119,588     Celanese Corp.     18,129,541  
  47,477     CF Industries Holdings, Inc.     2,442,692  
  28,500     Corteva, Inc.     1,263,975  
  2,903     Crown Holdings, Inc.     296,716  
  8,601     Dow, Inc.     544,271  
  29,441     Eagle Materials, Inc.     4,183,860  
  71,308     Element Solutions, Inc.     1,667,181  
  4,681     Ingevity Corp.*     380,846  
  5,609     International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.     837,985  
  133,281     Louisiana-Pacific Corp.     8,035,511  
  128,708     Mosaic Co. (The)     4,107,072  
  56,853     Olin Corp.     2,630,020  
  116,961     Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)     31,866,024  

 

 

 

 

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Materials – (continued)  
  6,280     Southern Copper Corp.   $ 403,930  
  34,799     Summit Materials, Inc. Class A*     1,212,745  
  44,490     SunCoke Energy, Inc.     317,659  
   

 

 

 
      94,056,764  

 

 

 
Media & Entertainment – 9.4%  
  16,330     Alphabet, Inc. Class A*     39,874,431  
  15,750     Alphabet, Inc. Class C*     39,474,540  
  11,277     AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Class A*(a)     639,180  
  12,147     Cardlytics, Inc.*     1,541,819  
  285,691     Cinemark Holdings, Inc.*     6,270,917  
  94,443     Comcast Corp. Class A     5,385,140  
  119,060     Facebook, Inc. Class A*     41,398,353  
  17,336     Netflix, Inc.*     9,157,048  
  111,991     News Corp. Class A     2,886,008  
  55,380     Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Class A     8,189,594  
  196,224     Omnicom Group, Inc.     15,695,958  
  220,769     Pinterest, Inc. Class A*     17,429,712  
  15,013     Roku, Inc.*     6,894,720  
  11,879     Spotify Technology SA*     3,273,734  
  42,395     Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.*     7,504,763  
  19,404     World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Class A     1,123,298  
  24,332     Zillow Group, Inc. Class C*     2,973,857  
  749,749     Zynga, Inc. Class A*     7,969,832  
   

 

 

 
      217,682,904  

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences – 9.6%  
  296,208     AbbVie, Inc.     33,364,869  
  17,266     Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     3,171,937  
  35,555     Avid Bioservices, Inc.*     911,986  
  33,463     Biogen, Inc.*     11,587,233  
  272,719     Gilead Sciences, Inc.     18,779,430  
  259,726     Horizon Therapeutics plc*     24,320,743  
  105,565     IQVIA Holdings, Inc.*     25,580,511  
  24,507     Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc*     4,353,423  
  94,767     Johnson & Johnson     15,611,916  
  26,154     Merck & Co., Inc.     2,033,997  
  8,389     Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*     11,621,617  
  74,997     PerkinElmer, Inc.     11,580,287  
  83,636     Perrigo Co. plc     3,834,711  
  128,361     Pfizer, Inc.     5,026,617  
  9,527     Phibro Animal Health Corp. Class A     275,140  
  93,584     Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.*     4,875,726  
  22,821     Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     12,746,441  
  8,738     Sage Therapeutics, Inc.*     496,406  
  3,494     Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.     1,762,618  
  6,486     Twist Bioscience Corp.*     864,259  
  1,149     Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     231,673  
  15,927     Viatris, Inc.     227,597  
  156,407     Zoetis, Inc.     29,148,008  
   

 

 

 
      222,407,145  

 

 

 
Real Estate – 4.5%  
  21,275     Brixmor Property Group, Inc. (REIT)     486,985  
  85,305     Camden Property Trust (REIT)     11,317,414  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Real Estate – (continued)  
  18,849     CoreSite Realty Corp. (REIT)   2,537,075  
  5,732     CubeSmart (REIT)     265,506  
  257,053     Duke Realty Corp. (REIT)     12,171,460  
  345,029     Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (REIT)     25,639,105  
  36,707     Extra Space Storage, Inc. (REIT)     6,013,341  
  126,979     First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT)     6,632,113  
  6,416     Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (REIT)     297,253  
  352,093     Invitation Homes, Inc. (REIT)     13,129,548  
  2,070     Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.*     404,602  
  17,448     Kilroy Realty Corp. (REIT)     1,215,079  
  12,030     Lamar Advertising Co. Class A (REIT)     1,256,173  
  47,715     MGM Growth Properties LLC Class A (REIT)     1,747,323  
  29,850     Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (REIT)     5,027,337  
  22,704     National Storage Affiliates Trust (REIT)     1,147,914  
  22,558     NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. (REIT)     1,240,239  
  2,236     PotlatchDeltic Corp. (REIT)     118,843  
  9,166     Prologis, Inc. (REIT)     1,095,612  
  1,888     PS Business Parks, Inc. (REIT)     279,575  
  69,737     Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (REIT)     1,231,555  
  93,086     Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (REIT)     5,301,248  
  84,434     SITE Centers Corp. (REIT)     1,271,863  
  17,864     STORE Capital Corp. (REIT)     616,487  
  47,424     Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (REIT)     893,942  
  14,722     Terreno Realty Corp. (REIT)     949,864  
  45,708     Ventas, Inc. (REIT)     2,609,927  
   

 

 

 
      104,897,383  

 

 

 
Retailing – 9.0%  
  24,763     Amazon.com, Inc.*     85,188,682  
  1,486     Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.*     254,656  
  2,286     AutoZone, Inc.*     3,411,215  
  16,448     Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.*     1,382,454  
  17,163     Buckle, Inc. (The)     853,859  
  66,497     Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.     6,662,335  
  34,974     eBay, Inc.     2,455,525  
  17,138     Funko, Inc. Class A*     364,697  
  765     GameStop Corp. Class A*     163,817  
  20,996     Groupon, Inc.*     906,187  
  46,469     Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.     1,987,015  
  4,651     Home Depot, Inc. (The)     1,483,157  
  247,840     Kohl’s Corp.     13,658,462  
  166,465     L Brands, Inc.     11,995,468  
  91,859     Lowe’s Cos., Inc.     17,817,890  
  1,541     MercadoLibre, Inc.*     2,400,554  
  20,014     Murphy USA, Inc.     2,669,267  
  1,394     O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.*     789,297  

 

 

 

 

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  8,426     Penske Automotive Group, Inc.   $ 636,079  
  11,448     Revolve Group, Inc.*     788,767  
  13,353     Signet Jewelers Ltd.*     1,078,789  
  149,794     Target Corp.     36,211,202  
  204,528     TJX Cos., Inc. (The)     13,789,278  
  13,691     Urban Outfitters, Inc.*     564,343  
  7,731     Williams-Sonoma, Inc.     1,234,254  
   

 

 

 
      208,747,249  

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 4.6%  
  218,165     Applied Materials, Inc.     31,066,696  
  31,784     Intel Corp.     1,784,354  
  3,264     KLA Corp.     1,058,222  
  61,648     NVIDIA Corp.     49,324,565  
  46,974     NXP Semiconductors NV     9,663,491  
  13,204     Power Integrations, Inc.     1,083,520  
  11,970     QUALCOMM, Inc.     1,710,872  
  63,128     Texas Instruments, Inc.     12,139,514  
   

 

 

 
      107,831,234  

 

 

 
Software & Services – 13.2%  
  44,829     Adobe, Inc.*     26,253,656  
  18,021     Black Knight, Inc.*     1,405,278  
  21,888     Cadence Design Systems, Inc.*     2,994,716  
  17,268     Citrix Systems, Inc.     2,025,018  
  37,536     Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A     2,599,743  
  1,531     Concentrix Corp.*     246,185  
  33,705     Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Class A     3,312,864  
  5,074     EPAM Systems, Inc.*     2,592,611  
  16,958     Fastly, Inc. Class A*(a)     1,010,697  
  20,345     FireEye, Inc.*     411,376  
  2,902     FleetCor Technologies, Inc.*     743,086  
  79,080     Fortinet, Inc.*     18,836,065  
  8,663     Gartner, Inc.*     2,098,179  
  9,159     International Business Machines Corp.     1,342,618  
  3,182     Intuit, Inc.     1,559,721  
  461,564     Microsoft Corp.     125,037,688  
  66,295     NortonLifeLock, Inc.     1,804,550  
  37,008     Okta, Inc.*     9,055,117  
  75,324     Oracle Corp.     5,863,220  
  6,494     Palo Alto Networks, Inc.*     2,409,599  
  166,869     PayPal Holdings, Inc.*     48,638,976  
  5,663     Perficient, Inc.*     455,419  
  5,399     ServiceNow, Inc.*     2,967,021  
  1,609     Square, Inc. Class A*     392,274  
  78,979     Tenable Holdings, Inc.*     3,265,782  
  14,865     Twilio, Inc. Class A*     5,859,188  
  4,947     VeriSign, Inc.*     1,126,382  
  12,315     Visa, Inc. Class A     2,879,493  
  629,872     Western Union Co. (The)     14,468,160  
  27,322     Workday, Inc. Class A*     6,522,854  
  43,289     Zscaler, Inc.*     9,353,021  
   

 

 

 
      307,530,557  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Technology Hardware & Equipment – 6.0%  
  799,518     Apple, Inc.   109,501,985  
  1,620     Arista Networks, Inc.*     586,942  
  18,686     Jabil, Inc.     1,086,030  
  94,239     Keysight Technologies, Inc.*     14,551,444  
  19,675     Knowles Corp.*     388,385  
  42,942     NetApp, Inc.     3,513,514  
  427,709     TTM Technologies, Inc.*     6,116,239  
  25,865     Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.     583,256  
  5,426     Vontier Corp.     176,779  
  34,029     Western Digital Corp.*     2,421,844  
   

 

 

 
      138,926,418  

 

 

 
Telecommunication Services – 0.2%  
  155,401     Liberty Global plc Class C*     4,202,043  

 

 

 
Transportation – 1.8%  
  6,795     AMERCO     4,004,973  
  94,059     CSX Corp.     3,017,413  
  18,420     Norfolk Southern Corp.     4,888,852  
  53,219     Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.     13,506,982  
  36,542     Ryder System, Inc.     2,716,167  
  61,767     Union Pacific Corp.     13,584,416  
  3,209     XPO Logistics, Inc.*     448,907  
   

 

 

 
      42,167,710  

 

 

 
Utilities – 0.6%  
  25,070     AES Corp. (The)     653,575  
  28,619     CMS Energy Corp.     1,690,810  
  3,186     DTE Energy Co.     412,906  
  165,814     MDU Resources Group, Inc.     5,196,611  
  7,182     NorthWestern Corp.     432,500  
  68,737     NRG Energy, Inc.     2,770,101  
  43,279     Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.     2,585,487  
   

 

 

 
      13,741,990  

 

 

 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SECURITIES LENDING
REINVESTMENT VEHICLE
 
 
  (Cost $1,158,939,632)   $ 2,281,546,635  

 

 

 
   
Shares    

Dividend

Rate

  Value  
Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle(b) – 0.1%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  1,610,495     0.026%   $ 1,610,495  
  (Cost $1,610,495)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 98.3%  
  (Cost $1,160,550,127)   $ 2,283,157,130  

 

 

 
 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF

    LIABILITIES – 1.7%

    40,023,313  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 2,323,180,443  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   23


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

*

  Security is currently in default and/or non-income producing.

(a)

  All or a portion of security is on loan.

(b)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviation:

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

Description    Number of
Contracts
      

Expiration

Date

     Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts:

                 

Russell 2000 E-Mini Index

     15        09/17/2021      $ 1,730,850        $ (17,240

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     84        09/17/2021        18,012,120          218,244  
Total Futures Contracts                                 $ 201,004  

 

24   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares

    Description       
Value
 
Common Stocks – 96.9%  
Australia – 8.7%  
  64,696     ASX Ltd. (Diversified Financials)   $ 3,771,499  
  317,850     BHP Group plc (Materials)     9,405,491  
  16,188     Brambles Ltd. (Commercial & Professional Services)     138,925  
  167,225     Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Banks)     12,522,251  
  429,493     Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (Materials)     7,502,782  
  261,023     Glencore plc (Materials)*     1,120,334  
  358,204     Goodman Group (REIT)     5,668,822  
  297,507     Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd. (Retailing)     1,223,646  
  5,771     JB Hi-Fi Ltd. (Retailing)     218,711  
  54,405     Mineral Resources Ltd. (Materials)     2,185,232  
  124,163     Rio Tinto plc ADR (Materials)(a)     10,416,034  
  10,703     Sonic Healthcare Ltd. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     308,412  
  534,037     Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     4,676,186  
  177,028     Wesfarmers Ltd. (Retailing)     7,848,194  
   

 

 

 
      67,006,519  

 

 

 
Belgium – 0.4%  
  10,088     Bekaert SA (Materials)     450,702  
  14,673     D’ieteren Group (Retailing)     1,776,457  
  1,427     UCB SA (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     149,452  
  25,294     Warehouses De Pauw CVA (REIT)     966,216  
   

 

 

 
      3,342,827  

 

 

 
China – 0.9%  
  942,600     Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd. (Retailing)     2,153,675  
  168,100     ENN Energy Holdings Ltd. (Utilities)     3,194,866  
  73,000     SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd. (Transportation)     305,063  
  486,000     Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding Corp. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     970,264  
   

 

 

 
      6,623,868  

 

 

 
Denmark – 3.0%  
  1,757     AP Moller—Maersk A/S Class A (Transportation)     4,887,276  
  287     AP Moller—Maersk A/S Class B (Transportation)     826,247  
  166,815     Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     13,963,859  
  4,304     Pandora A/S (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     580,670  
  10,594     Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S Class A (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)(b)     216,452  
  69,020     Vestas Wind Systems A/S (Capital Goods)     2,696,750  
   

 

 

 
      23,171,254  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Finland – 2.2%  
  151,573     Kesko OYJ Class B (Food & Staples Retailing)   5,597,048  
  110,809     Neste OYJ (Energy)     6,797,250  
  166,314     Nokia OYJ (Technology Hardware & Equipment)*     891,070  
  53,390     Nokian Renkaat OYJ (Automobiles & Components)     2,156,841  
  56,671     Tokmanni Group Corp. (Retailing)     1,567,049  
   

 

 

 
      17,009,258  

 

 

 
France – 8.5%  
  26,265     Arkema SA (Materials)     3,301,094  
  39,153     BNP Paribas SA (Banks)     2,457,228  
  29,031     Bouygues SA (Capital Goods)     1,075,305  
  4,992     Christian Dior SE (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     4,029,616  
  316,222     Credit Agricole SA (Banks)     4,433,302  
  2,146     Gaztransport Et Technigaz SA (Energy)     173,630  
  10,696     Gecina SA (REIT)     1,638,753  
  127     Hermes International (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     185,332  
  6,649     Kering SA (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     5,825,972  
  54,234     Legrand SA (Capital Goods)     5,747,900  
  24,093     L’Oreal SA (Household & Personal Products)     10,759,786  
  2,837     LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     2,231,746  
  4,822     Nexity SA (Real Estate)     241,308  
  38,375     Rexel SA (Capital Goods)*     803,502  
  33,650     Sanofi (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     3,535,356  
  16,319     Sartorius Stedim Biotech (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     7,723,627  
  189,427     Societe Generale SA (Banks)     5,603,519  
  7,145     Teleperformance (Commercial & Professional Services)     2,901,511  
  2,686     Trigano SA (Automobiles & Components)     555,381  
  69,348     Vivendi SE (Media & Entertainment)     2,330,033  
   

 

 

 
      65,553,901  

 

 

 
Germany – 8.1%  
  21,545     adidas AG (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     8,039,687  
  43,117     Aurubis AG (Materials)     4,001,990  
  49,551     Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Automobiles & Components)     5,253,176  
  10,717     Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Preference) (Automobiles & Components)(c)     964,092  
  20,925     Daimler AG (Registered) (Automobiles & Components)     1,869,830  
  154,330     Deutsche Post AG (Registered) (Transportation)     10,510,601  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   25


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares

    Description       
Value
 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Germany – (continued)  
  204,901     Deutsche Telekom AG (Registered) (Telecommunication Services)   $ 4,333,658  
  1,171     Gerresheimer AG (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     129,521  
  24,549     Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Preference) (Household & Personal Products)(c)     2,592,718  
  32,072     Merck KGaA (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     6,153,855  
  4,498     Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Preference) (Automobiles & Components)(c)     482,864  
  15,709     Puma SE (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     1,874,884  
  51,537     SAF-Holland SE (Automobiles & Components)*     716,820  
  46,652     Siemens AG (Registered) (Capital Goods)     7,407,348  
  30,859     Volkswagen AG (Preference) (Automobiles & Components)(c)     7,737,323  
   

 

 

 
      62,068,367  

 

 

 
Hong Kong – 1.0%  
  310,000     AIA Group Ltd. (Insurance)     3,845,729  
  32,000     Link REIT (REIT)     309,611  
  221,500     Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. (Real Estate)     3,291,922  
   

 

 

 
      7,447,262  

 

 

 
Ireland – 0.2%  
  2,957     Flutter Entertainment plc (Consumer Services)*     538,169  
  15,867     Smurfit Kappa Group plc (Materials)     863,244  
   

 

 

 
      1,401,413  

 

 

 
Israel – 0.5%  
  190,911     Plus500 Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     3,528,911  

 

 

 
Italy – 2.1%  
  23,285     Azimut Holding SpA (Diversified Financials)     566,251  
  17,152     Banca Generali SpA (Diversified Financials)*     732,743  
  93,386     Banca Mediolanum SpA (Diversified Financials)     909,506  
  73,342     Banco BPM SpA (Banks)     236,416  
  458,517     Enel SpA (Utilities)     4,260,942  
  1,166     Ferrari NV (Automobiles & Components)     240,716  
  539,535     Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (Banks)     1,492,537  
  83,698     Poste Italiane SpA (Insurance)(b)     1,107,790  
  17,300     PRADA SpA (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     131,263  
  182,792     Prysmian SpA (Capital Goods)     6,559,685  
   

 

 

 
      16,237,849  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – 23.0%  
  168,800     Aeon Co. Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing)   4,531,394  
  6,500     AGC, Inc. (Capital Goods)     272,288  
  19,700     Aisan Industry Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     156,501  
  6,100     Aisin Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     261,553  
  345,000     Astellas Pharma, Inc. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     6,012,199  
  38,800     Autobacs Seven Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     516,761  
  31,900     Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,264,408  
  180,700     Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     3,898,258  
  51,300     Dentsu Group, Inc. (Media & Entertainment)     1,840,530  
  4,500     DIC Corp. (Materials)     113,826  
  72,400     Ebara Corp. (Capital Goods)     3,566,282  
  1,257,400     ENEOS Holdings, Inc. (Energy)     5,269,515  
  9,900     FCC Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     144,172  
  50,900     Fujitsu Ltd. (Software & Services)     9,523,337  
  2,900     Gunze Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     120,781  
  3,500     Halows Co. Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing)     86,534  
  17,500     Hikari Tsushin, Inc. (Retailing)     3,075,557  
  59,400     Hitachi Ltd. (Capital Goods)     3,404,046  
  121,800     Hitachi Metals Ltd. (Materials)     2,327,591  
  9,500     I-PEX, Inc. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     209,997  
  80,700     Isuzu Motors Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     1,070,861  
  15,700     Izumi Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     590,552  
  551,200     JVCKenwood Corp. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     1,177,886  
  5,500     Kaneka Corp. (Materials)     221,907  
  95,300     Kao Corp. (Household & Personal Products)     5,876,206  
  14,700     KDDI Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     457,989  
  180,500     Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     3,522,608  
  7,000     Koei Tecmo Holdings Co. Ltd. (Media & Entertainment)     340,320  
  67,200     Konami Holdings Corp. (Media & Entertainment)     4,024,602  
  18,400     K’s Holdings Corp. (Retailing)     211,458  
  50,300     Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Utilities)     387,360  
  7,100     Lawson, Inc. (Food & Staples Retailing)     328,848  
  2,800     Lintec Corp. (Materials)     60,707  

 

 

 

 

26   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Shares

    Description       
Value
 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – (continued)  
  50,300     Lixil Corp. (Capital Goods)   $ 1,301,632  
  18,900     M3, Inc. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     1,377,023  
  441,400     Marubeni Corp. (Capital Goods)     3,843,911  
  29,800     Marui Group Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     562,251  
  126,300     Mazda Motor Corp. (Automobiles & Components)*     1,191,578  
  263,100     Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (Capital Goods)     3,819,486  
  801,900     Mitsubishi HC Capital, Inc. (Diversified Financials)     4,300,185  
  1,388,100     Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)     7,476,665  
  272,400     Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (Capital Goods)     6,136,002  
  10,000     Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Materials)     345,678  
  4,100     Mizuno Corp. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     87,236  
  73,300     Nexon Co. Ltd. (Media & Entertainment)     1,631,256  
  86,600     NGK Insulators Ltd. (Capital Goods)     1,457,459  
  5,800     Nintendo Co. Ltd. (Media & Entertainment)     3,356,303  
  141,000     Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     3,686,472  
  131,600     Nippon Yusen KK (Transportation)     6,678,453  
  75,100     Nitto Denko Corp. (Materials)     5,592,731  
  194,200     Nomura Research Institute Ltd. (Software & Services)     6,413,772  
  4,100     Pola Orbis Holdings, Inc. (Household & Personal Products)     108,108  
  45,300     Rakuten Group, Inc. (Retailing)     511,489  
  282,400     Ricoh Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     3,178,705  
  3,900     Ricoh Leasing Co. Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     120,925  
  43,500     Rohm Co. Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     4,003,208  
  8,100     S Foods, Inc. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     240,012  
  72,100     Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     995,098  
  11,400     SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     1,120,357  
  35,000     Shikoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (Utilities)     238,398  
  4,700     Shinko Electric Industries Co. Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     171,799  
  44,900     SoftBank Group Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     3,131,408  
  168,200     Sojitz Corp. (Capital Goods)     508,783  
  33,100     Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd. (Media & Entertainment)     1,634,640  
  58,200     Subaru Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     1,153,494  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – (continued)  
  391,200     Sumitomo Corp. (Capital Goods)   5,245,381  
  68,900     Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,445,123  
  111,200     Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     1,642,416  
  14,300     Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)     492,949  
  31,800     Suzuki Motor Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     1,347,671  
  208,300     Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     6,990,668  
  174,600     TIS, Inc. (Software & Services)     4,456,016  
  20,600     Tokyo Electron Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     8,907,118  
  31,200     Tosoh Corp. (Materials)     537,976  
  139,100     Toyo Tire Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     2,945,455  
  9,600     TS Tech Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     148,641  
  17,500     Wacoal Holdings Corp. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     396,390  
  234,100     Yamada Holdings Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     1,082,508  
  21,600     Yellow Hat Ltd. (Retailing)     382,918  
  9,100     Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (The) (Automobiles & Components)     195,449  
   

 

 

 
      177,458,030  

 

 

 
Luxembourg – 0.8%  
  51,680     Eurofins Scientific SE (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)*     5,911,093  

 

 

 
Netherlands – 6.7%  
  25,296     ASM International NV (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     8,343,311  
  17,088     ASML Holding NV (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     11,796,175  
  80,092     BE Semiconductor Industries NV (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     6,825,261  
  91,568     ING Groep NV (Banks)     1,215,506  
  174,588     Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (Food & Staples Retailing)     5,199,155  
  35,830     Koninklijke DSM NV (Materials)     6,697,813  
  53,896     PostNL NV (Transportation)     292,837  
  12,965     Randstad NV (Commercial & Professional Services)     993,900  
  33,249     Signify NV (Capital Goods)(b)     2,110,577  
  11,221     Van Lanschot Kempen NV CVA (Banks)     285,399  
  82,288     Wolters Kluwer NV (Commercial & Professional Services)     8,271,084  
   

 

 

 
      52,031,018  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   27


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares

    Description       
Value
 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
New Zealand – 0.4%  
  27,359     Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd. (Health Care Equipment & Services)   $ 595,179  
  25,463     Xero Ltd. (Software & Services)*     2,619,118  
   

 

 

 
      3,214,297  

 

 

 
Norway – 1.9%  
  42,540     Aker BP ASA (Energy)     1,355,888  
  194,177     DNB ASA (Banks)     4,231,937  
  229,330     Europris ASA (Retailing)(b)     1,438,114  
  44,397     Golden Ocean Group Ltd. (Transportation)     490,558  
  14,504     Kid ASA (Retailing)(b)     179,233  
  651,872     Norsk Hydro ASA (Materials)     4,161,811  
  129,507     Orkla ASA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     1,319,825  
  55,750     SpareBank 1 SMN (Banks)     772,390  
  41,416     SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA (Banks)     547,070  
   

 

 

 
      14,496,826  

 

 

 
Portugal – 0.2%  
  303,868     EDP – Energias de Portugal SA (Utilities)     1,610,592  

 

 

 
Singapore – 1.0%  
  350,733     DBS Group Holdings Ltd. (Banks)     7,802,866  

 

 

 
South Africa – 1.0%  
  191,469     Anglo American plc (Materials)     7,619,351  

 

 

 
Spain – 1.5%  
  29,160     ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA (Capital Goods)     781,735  
  565,109     Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA (Banks)     3,505,364  
  236,837     Banco de Sabadell SA (Banks)*     161,691  
  844,515     Banco Santander SA (Banks)     3,230,316  
  340,723     Bankinter SA (Banks)     1,714,192  
  44,774     EDP Renovaveis SA (Utilities)     1,037,394  
  161,960     Linea Directa Aseguradora SA Cia de Seguros y Reaseguros (Insurance)*     339,342  
  14,643     Viscofan SA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     1,020,665  
   

 

 

 
      11,790,699  

 

 

 
Sweden – 2.7%  
  148,381     Boliden AB (Materials)*     5,709,629  
  11,225     Evolution AB (Consumer Services)(b)     1,775,594  
  119,326     Kinnevik AB Class B (Diversified Financials)*     4,778,283  
  42,129     Lundin Energy AB (Energy)     1,493,578  
  21,815     Swedbank AB Class A (Banks)     406,128  
  712,340     Swedish Match AB (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     6,074,925  
  39,278     Volvo AB Class B (Capital Goods)     946,577  
   

 

 

 
      21,184,714  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Switzerland – 12.2%  
  73,295     Adecco Group AG (Registered) (Commercial & Professional Services)   4,987,123  
  10     Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (Registered) (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     1,047,284  
  55,326     Cie Financiere Richemont SA (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     6,707,095  
  13,425     Kuehne + Nagel International AG (Registered) (Transportation)     4,594,831  
  11,268     Lonza Group AG (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     7,988,525  
  61,625     Nestle SA (Registered) (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     7,681,376  
  20,375     Novartis AG (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,858,742  
  49,106     Roche Holding AG (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     18,505,013  
  20,488     Sonova Holding AG (Registered) (Health Care Equipment & Services)     7,716,904  
  185,782     STMicroelectronics NV (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     6,754,205  
  1,198     Swatch Group AG (The) (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     411,411  
  11,728     Swiss Life Holding AG (Registered) (Insurance)     5,705,127  
  9,401     Tecan Group AG (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     4,658,381  
  503,453     UBS Group AG (Registered) (Diversified Financials)     7,711,503  
  19,596     Zurich Insurance Group AG (Insurance)     7,871,036  
   

 

 

 
      94,198,556  

 

 

 
Ukraine – 0.1%  
  159,031     Ferrexpo plc (Materials)     943,389  

 

 

 
United Kingdom – 6.9%  
  8,738     AstraZeneca plc ADR (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)(d)     523,406  
  1,309,916     Aviva plc (Insurance)     7,353,810  
  152,511     Barratt Developments plc (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     1,468,480  
  292,911     BP plc ADR (Energy)     7,738,709  
  7,821     Clarkson plc (Transportation)     345,545  
  345,337     CNH Industrial NV (Capital Goods)     5,728,338  
  194,685     Experian plc (Commercial & Professional Services)     7,516,627  
  6,524     Games Workshop Group plc (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     1,028,854  
  62,543     Halfords Group plc (Retailing)*     373,056  
  62,399     Halma plc (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     2,324,691  

 

 

 

 

28   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

 

 

Shares

    Description       
Value
 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
United Kingdom – (continued)  
  60,061     IG Group Holdings plc (Diversified Financials)   $ 703,814  
  1,450,071     ITV plc (Media & Entertainment)*     2,520,224  
  270,098     JD Sports Fashion plc (Retailing)     3,437,172  
  5,852     Morgan Sindall Group plc (Capital Goods)     174,449  
  22,740     National Grid plc (Utilities)     289,245  
  47,782     Next plc (Retailing)*     5,200,296  
  73,739     Paragon Banking Group plc (Banks)     519,706  
  65,890     Persimmon plc (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     2,699,094  
  71,708     Phoenix Group Holdings plc (Insurance)     671,261  
  2,576     Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (Household & Personal Products)     227,590  
  42,054     Segro plc (REIT)     636,625  
  20,090     Unilever plc (Household & Personal Products)     1,174,159  
  11,361     Unilever plc ADR (Household & Personal Products)     664,618  
  293     Vistry Group plc (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     4,769  
   

 

 

 
      53,324,538  

 

 

 
United States – 2.9%  
  35,211     Ferguson plc (Capital Goods)     4,898,810  
  68,853     Schneider Electric SE (Capital Goods)     10,854,298  
  332,178     Stellantis NV (Automobiles & Components)     6,535,068  
   

 

 

 
      22,288,176  

 

 

 
 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SECURITIES
LENDING REINVESTMENT VEHICLE
(Cost $517,369,676)
  $ 747,265,574  

 

 

 
Shares    

Dividend

Rate

  Value  
Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle(e) – 0.1%  
 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares
 
 
  510,450     0.026%   $ 510,450  
  (Cost $510,450)  

 

 

 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 97.0%
(Cost $517,880,126)
  $ 747,776,024  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 3.0%
    22,903,413  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 770,679,437  

 

 

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category
reflects the value of investments in that category as a
percentage of net assets.

 

 
 
 

*

  Security is currently in default and/or non-income producing.

(a)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for initial margin requirements on futures transactions.

(b)

  Exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.

(c)

  Preference Shares are a special type of equity investment that shares in the earnings of the company, has limited voting rights, and receives a greater dividend than applicable Common Shares.

(d)

  All or a portion of security is on loan.

(e)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR

 

—American Depositary Receipt

CVA

 

—Dutch Certification

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
      

Expiration

Date

       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts:

                 

EURO STOXX 50 Index

     80          09/17/2021        $ 3,847,047        $ (62,360

FTSE 100 Index

     14          09/17/2021          1,351,858          (21,029

Hang Seng Index

     2          07/29/2021          368,739          (6,761

MSCI Singapore Index

     4          07/29/2021          105,734          (177

SPI 200 Index

     4          09/16/2021          541,689          (2,625

TOPIX Index

     10          09/09/2021          1,748,954          (13,345
Total Futures Contracts

 

     $ (106,297

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   29


GOLDMAN SACHS TAX-ADVANTAGED EQUITY FUNDS

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

        U.S. Equity
Dividend and
Premium Fund
     International Equity
Dividend and
Premium Fund
     U.S. Tax-Managed
Equity Fund
     International
Tax-Managed
Equity Fund
 
  Assets:           
 

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $1,958,303,159, $143,367,783, $1,158,939,632 and $517,369,676)(a)

  $ 2,952,034,543      $ 186,324,475      $ 2,281,546,635      $ 747,265,574  
 

Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (cost $47,903,237, $0, $0 and $0)

    47,903,237                       
 

Investments in affiliated securities lending reinvestment vehicle, at value (cost $188,100, $0, $1,610,495 and $510,450)

    188,100               1,610,495        510,450  
 

Cash

    4,096,238               34,897,195        2,043,680  
 

Foreign currencies, at value (cost $0, $347,146, $0 and $11,546,426)

           345,562               11,472,545  
 

Receivables:

          
 

Investments sold

    8,746,221                      109,957  
 

Fund shares sold

    3,118,739        878,413        7,281,333        7,620,635  
 

Dividends

    2,573,483        700,815        1,275,613        619,398  
 

Foreign tax reclaims

    134,930        1,792,069               2,455,895  
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    46,479        36,981               43,469  
 

Securities lending income

    149               380        164  
 

Due from custodian

                         1,112,078  
 

Variation margin on futures

    54,127               30,120         
 

Other assets

    63,486        34,692        69,092        52,273  
  Total assets     3,018,959,732        190,113,007        2,326,710,863        773,306,118  
            
  Liabilities:           
 

Written options, at value (premiums received $27,061,675, $1,914,097, $0 and $0)

    29,834,010        1,083,290                
 

Variation margin on futures

           434               51,717  
 

Payables:

          
 

Investments purchased

    25,260,750                      1,112,078  
 

Fund shares redeemed

    3,334,635        153,113        303,294        88,727  
 

Management fees

    1,575,726        127,291        1,250,865        540,529  
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

    273,422        6,198        102,233        22,635  
 

Payable upon return of securities loaned

    188,100               1,610,495        510,450  
 

Due to custodian

           339,795                
 

Accrued expenses

    559,622        422,616        263,533        300,545  
  Total liabilities     61,026,265        2,132,737        3,530,420        2,626,681  
            
  Net Assets:           
 

Paid-in capital

    1,979,998,196        231,794,436        1,173,346,236        596,962,637  
 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

    977,935,271        (43,814,166      1,149,834,207        173,716,800  
    NET ASSETS   $ 2,957,933,467      $ 187,980,270      $ 2,323,180,443      $ 770,679,437  
   

Net Assets:

            
   

Class A

  $ 165,408,254      $ 2,209,186      $ 89,049,107      $ 7,196,525  
   

Class C

    112,526,581        386,198        20,126,549        993,428  
   

Institutional

    1,362,322,791        5,136,443        57,351,319        10,900,639  
   

Service

                  2,221,082         
   

Investor

    428,995,916        5,103,859        18,806,587        9,007,307  
   

Class R6

    234,308,937        92,394,229        1,944,410,980        664,363,692  
   

Class P

    654,370,988        82,750,355        191,214,819        78,217,846  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 2,957,933,467      $ 187,980,270      $ 2,323,180,443      $ 770,679,437  
   

Shares outstanding $0.001 par value (unlimited shares authorized):

            
   

Class A

    10,389,695        292,984        2,560,842        586,504  
   

Class C

    7,099,087        53,113        617,166        83,306  
   

Institutional

    85,838,421        695,705        1,606,420        888,829  
   

Service

                  63,552         
   

Investor

    27,012,833        692,956        531,667        734,447  
   

Class R6

    14,770,216        12,516,659        54,943,091        54,538,044  
   

Class P

    41,239,163        11,193,651        5,401,872        6,418,125  
   

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:(b)

            
   

Class A

    $15.92        $7.54        $34.77        $12.27  
   

Class C

    15.85        7.27        32.61        11.93  
   

Institutional

    15.87        7.38        35.70        12.26  
   

Service

                  34.95         
   

Investor

    15.88        7.37        35.37        12.26  
   

Class R6

    15.86        7.38        35.39        12.18  
   

Class P

    15.87        7.39        35.40        12.19  

 

  (a)   Includes loaned securities having a market value of $184,184, $1,566,036 and $497,170, for the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium, U.S. Tax-Managed Equity and International Tax-Managed Equity Funds, respectively.
  (a)   Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares of the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium, International Equity Dividend and Premium, U.S. Tax-Managed Equity and International Tax-Managed Equity Funds is $16.85, $7.98, $36.79 and $12.98, respectively. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current NAV or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

30   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS TAX-ADVANTAGED EQUITY FUNDS

 

Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

        U.S. Equity
Dividend and
Premium Fund
     International Equity
Dividend and
Premium Fund
     U.S. Tax-Managed
Equity Fund
     International
Tax-Managed
Equity Fund
 
  Investment income:           
 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $0, $408,980, $10,408 and $1,174,320)

  $ 29,122,237      $ 3,748,510      $ 11,740,829      $ 13,403,791  
 

Securities lending income — affiliated issuer

    26,708        128        1,203        885  
 

Dividends — affiliated issuers

    10,347        65        1,059         
 

Interest

    87                       

Other income

               138,454               61,910  
  Total investment income     29,159,379        3,887,157        11,743,091        13,466,586  
            
  Expenses:           
 

Management fees

    9,756,019        776,804        6,911,821        3,193,197  
 

Transfer Agency fees(a)

    924,481        33,775        393,965        124,049  
 

Distribution and Service (12b-1) fees(a)

    616,304        4,457        178,220        12,386  
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    167,446        74,672        105,658        137,301  
 

Service fees — Class C

    142,632        587        23,812        1,268  
 

Printing and mailing costs

    122,719        20,614        31,650        25,287  
 

Registration fees

    67,490        36,201        45,777        59,565  
 

Professional fees

    53,096        69,921        52,527        66,174  
 

Trustee fees

    11,461        9,566        10,765        9,947  
 

Shareholder administration fees — Service Shares

                  2,593         
 

Other

    50,554        55,298        24,391        22,446  
  Total expenses     11,912,202        1,081,895        7,781,179        3,651,620  
 

Less — expense reductions

    (921,768      (225,976      (25,023      (273,140
  Net expenses     10,990,434        855,919        7,756,156        3,378,480  
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME     18,168,945        3,031,238        3,986,935        10,088,106  
            
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):           
 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

          
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    53,921,005        8,585,078        4,717,227        15,887,293  
 

In-kind transactions from affiliated Underlying Funds

                  34,594,991        20,045,635  
 

Futures contracts

    5,190,981        146,392        2,680,261        1,016,359  
 

Foreign currency transactions

    (563      (121,974             210,365  
 

Written options

    (69,260,639      (4,166,797              
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

          
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    312,257,060        4,230,460        285,783,036        14,229,948  
 

Futures contracts

    162,627        17,039        201,004        (223,657
 

Foreign currency translation

    (1,841      (79,726             (275,113
 

Written options

    19,320,974        997,364                
  Net realized and unrealized gain     321,589,604        9,607,836        327,976,519        50,890,830  
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 339,758,549      $ 12,639,074      $ 331,963,454      $ 60,978,936  

 

  (a)   Class specific Distribution and/or Service, and Transfer Agency fees were as follows:

 

    Distribution and/or (12b-1)
Service Fees
    Transfer Agency Fees  

Fund

 

Class A

   

Class C

   

Service

   

Class A

   

Class C

   

Institutional

   

Service

   

Investor

   

Class R6

   

Class P

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

  $ 188,409   $ 427,895   $  —   $ 120,583   $ 91,285   $ 257,786   $  —   $ 329,067   $ 32,259   $ 93,501

International Equity Dividend and Premium

    2,696     1,761         1,726     375     1,027         3,743     14,183     12,721

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

    104,192     71,435     2,593     66,683     15,240     10,301     415     13,710     262,075     25,541

International Tax-Managed Equity

    8,581     3,805         5,491     812     2,108         7,018     97,532     11,088

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   31


GOLDMAN SACHS TAX-ADVANTAGED EQUITY FUNDS

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

        U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund             International Equity Dividend and
Premium Fund
 
        For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    

For the Fiscal

Year Ended
December 31, 2020

            For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
  From operations:

 

        
 

Net investment income

  $ 18,168,945      $ 42,628,482         $ 3,031,238      $ 5,693,933  
 

Net realized gain (loss)

    (10,149,216      159,096,999           4,442,699        (39,437,182
 

Net change in unrealized gain

    331,738,820        67,663,187                 5,165,137        21,956,401  
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     339,758,549        269,388,668                 12,639,074        (11,786,848
               
  Distributions to shareholders:

 

        
 

From distributable earnings:

             
 

Class A Shares

    (791,585      (8,813,798         (27,010      (45,797
 

Class C Shares

    (136,446      (7,122,278         (3,164      (11,424
 

Institutional Shares

    (8,644,732      (86,526,760         (72,335      (139,608
 

Investor Shares

    (2,543,910      (28,195,263         (67,780      (108,837
 

Class R6 Shares

    (1,427,267      (14,541,591         (1,299,749      (2,843,419
 

Class P Shares

    (4,212,086      (41,326,407         (1,167,791      (2,619,218
 

Return of capital

             
 

Class A Shares

           (34,917                (1,071
 

Class C Shares

           (32,721                (382
 

Institutional Shares

           (320,645                (2,873
 

Investor Shares

           (111,393                (2,391
 

Class R6 Shares

           (57,937                (57,728
 

Class P Shares

           (157,363                      (53,449
  Total distributions to shareholders     (17,756,026      (187,241,073               (2,637,829      (5,886,197
               
  From share transactions:

 

        
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    255,049,000        650,146,397           7,555,751        24,809,273  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    16,056,205        169,859,628           2,600,090        5,825,672  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (346,829,622      (1,193,732,492               (33,023,777      (110,895,820
  Net decrease in net assets resulting from share transactions     (75,724,417      (373,726,467               (22,867,936      (80,260,875
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     246,278,106        (291,578,872               (12,866,691      (97,933,920
               
  Net Assets:

 

        
 

Beginning of period

    2,711,655,361        3,003,234,233                 200,846,961        298,780,881  
 

End of period

  $ 2,957,933,467      $ 2,711,655,361               $ 187,980,270      $ 200,846,961  

 

32   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS TAX-ADVANTAGED EQUITY FUNDS

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

 

        U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund             International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
            For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
  From operations:

 

        
 

Net investment income

  $ 3,986,935      $ 9,058,310         $ 10,088,106      $ 9,515,616  
 

Net realized gain (loss)

    41,992,479        64,937,751           37,159,652        (73,126,704
 

Net change in unrealized gain

    285,984,040        173,716,486                 13,731,178        121,870,409  
  Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     331,963,454        247,712,547                 60,978,936        58,259,321  
               
  Distributions to shareholders:

 

        
 

From distributable earnings:

             
 

Class A Shares

           (227,570                (83,262
 

Class C Shares

                            (4,591
 

Institutional Shares

           (272,887                (142,381
 

Service Shares

           (3,211                 
 

Investor Shares

           (78,104                (120,706
 

Class R6 Shares

           (9,022,049                (9,502,533
 

Class P Shares

           (892,356                (998,750
 

Return of capital

             
 

Class A Shares

           (95,505                 
 

Institutional Shares

           (58,669                 
 

Service Shares

           (2,439                 
 

Investor Shares

           (19,743                 
 

Class R6 Shares

           (1,942,310                 
 

Class P Shares

           (188,413                       
  Total distributions to shareholders            (12,803,256                      (10,852,223
               
  From share transactions:

 

        
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    224,882,324        116,867,565           45,683,502        81,613,669  
 

Proceeds paid in connection with in-kind transactions

    (42,000,000      (92,360,000         (56,160,000       
 

Reinvestment of distributions

           12,717,767                  10,851,335  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (42,115,659      (291,799,400               (15,629,167      (175,459,100
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions     140,766,665        (254,574,068               (26,105,665      (82,994,096
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     472,730,119        (19,664,777               34,873,271        (35,586,998
               
  Net Assets:

 

        
 

Beginning of period

    1,850,450,324        1,870,115,101                 735,806,166        771,393,164  
 

End of period

  $ 2,323,180,443      $ 1,850,450,324               $ 770,679,437      $ 735,806,166  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   33


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Financial Highlights

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 14.20     $ 13.38     $ 11.46     $ 13.16     $ 12.11     $ 11.34  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.08       0.18       0.21       0.21       0.19       0.20  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.72       1.61       2.57       (1.05     1.61       1.21  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.80       1.79       2.78       (0.84     1.80       1.41  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.08     (0.19     (0.21     (0.22     (0.19     (0.19
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.78     (0.65     (0.64     (0.56     (0.45
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (b)                         
 

Total distributions

    (0.08     (0.97     (0.86     (0.86     (0.75     (0.64
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 15.92     $ 14.20     $ 13.38     $ 11.46     $ 13.16     $ 12.11  
  Total return(c)     12.67     13.62     24.62     (6.63 )%      14.83     12.73
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 165,408     $ 135,937     $ 195,689     $ 187,524     $ 275,451     $ 294,401  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.06 %(d)      1.09     1.12     1.12     1.13     1.16
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.14 %(d)      1.15     1.16     1.15     1.15     1.19
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.02 %(d)      1.41     1.65     1.61     1.47     1.67
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    7     39     26     37     34     23

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

34   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 14.14     $ 13.33     $ 11.41     $ 13.11     $ 12.07     $ 11.31  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.02       0.08       0.12       0.11       0.10       0.11  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.71       1.60       2.57       (1.05     1.60       1.21  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.73       1.68       2.69       (0.94     1.70       1.32  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.02     (0.09     (0.12     (0.12     (0.10     (0.11
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.78     (0.65     (0.64     (0.56     (0.45
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (b)                         
 

Total distributions

    (0.02     (0.87     (0.77     (0.76     (0.66     (0.56
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 15.85     $ 14.14     $ 13.33     $ 11.41     $ 13.11     $ 12.07  
  Total return(c)     12.23     12.83     23.72     (7.38 )%      13.99     11.92
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 112,527     $ 118,819     $ 141,029     $ 139,580     $ 177,178     $ 142,909  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.81 %(d)      1.84     1.87     1.87     1.88     1.91
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.89 %(d)      1.90     1.91     1.90     1.90     1.94
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.28 %(d)      0.64     0.90     0.86     0.76     0.92
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    7     39     26     37     34     23

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   35


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 14.16     $ 13.35     $ 11.43     $ 13.13     $ 12.09     $ 11.31  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.10       0.23       0.26       0.27       0.24       0.24  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.71       1.60       2.57       (1.06     1.60       1.22  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.81       1.83       2.83       (0.79     1.84       1.46  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.10     (0.24     (0.26     (0.27     (0.24     (0.23
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.78     (0.65     (0.64     (0.56     (0.45
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (b)                         
 

Total distributions

    (0.10     (1.02     (0.91     (0.91     (0.80     (0.68
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 15.87     $ 14.16     $ 13.35     $ 11.43     $ 13.13     $ 12.09  
  Total return(c)     12.81     14.12     25.06     (6.28 )%      15.31     13.17
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 1,362,323     $ 1,252,383     $ 1,242,858     $ 1,106,179     $ 2,565,883     $ 2,062,756  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.71 %(d)      0.72     0.75     0.74     0.74     0.76
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.77 %(d)      0.78     0.77     0.76     0.76     0.79
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.37 %(d)      1.73     2.02     2.01     1.89     2.07
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    7     39     26     37     34     23

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

36   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 14.17     $ 13.36     $ 11.44     $ 13.14     $ 12.10     $ 11.33  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.10       0.21       0.25       0.25       0.23       0.23  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.70       1.60       2.57       (1.06     1.60       1.21  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.80       1.81       2.82       (0.81     1.83       1.44  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.09     (0.22     (0.25     (0.25     (0.23     (0.22
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.78     (0.65     (0.64     (0.56     (0.45
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (c)                         
 

Total distributions

    (0.09     (1.00     (0.90     (0.89     (0.79     (0.67
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 15.88     $ 14.17     $ 13.36     $ 11.44     $ 13.14     $ 12.10  
  Total return(d)     12.83     13.90     25.00     (6.47 )%      15.18     12.92
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 428,996     $ 402,711     $ 468,254     $ 432,136     $ 473,178     $ 174,527  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.81 %(e)      0.83     0.87     0.87     0.88     0.91
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.89 %(e)      0.90     0.91     0.90     0.90     0.94
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.27 %(e)      1.64     1.90     1.86     1.76     1.90
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    7     39     26     37     34     23

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   37


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,    

April 30, 2018*

to
December 31, 2018

 
      2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 14.15     $ 13.34     $ 11.42     $ 12.84  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.10       0.23       0.26       0.17  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.71       1.60       2.57       (0.75
 

Total from investment operations

    1.81       1.83       2.83       (0.58
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.10     (0.24     (0.26     (0.20
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.78     (0.65     (0.64
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (b)             
 

Total distributions

    (0.10     (1.02     (0.91     (0.84
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 15.86     $ 14.15     $ 13.34     $ 11.42  
  Total return(c)     12.83     14.13     25.09     (4.78 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 234,309     $ 208,584     $ 275,973     $ 252,381  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.70 %(d)      0.72     0.74     0.73 %(d) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.76 %(d)      0.77     0.76     0.76 %(d) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.37 %(d)      1.77     2.03     1.91 %(d) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    7     39     26     37

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

38   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     April 17, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
      2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 14.15     $ 13.34     $ 11.43     $ 13.12  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.10       0.23       0.26       0.18  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.72       1.60       2.56       (1.03
 

Total from investment operations

    1.82       1.83       2.82       (0.85
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.10     (0.24     (0.26     (0.20
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.78     (0.65     (0.64
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (b)             
 

Total distributions

    (0.10     (1.02     (0.91     (0.84
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 15.87     $ 14.15     $ 13.34     $ 11.43  
  Total return(c)     12.90     14.05     25.07     (6.73 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 654,371     $ 593,220     $ 679,431     $ 648,424  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.70 %(d)      0.72     0.74     0.73 %(d) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.76 %(d)      0.77     0.76     0.76 %(d) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.38 %(d)      1.76     2.03     1.93 %(d) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    7     39     26     37

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   39


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.16     $ 7.28     $ 6.55     $ 7.76     $ 6.43     $ 6.56  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.11       0.15       0.20       0.20       0.15       0.18  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.36       (0.11     0.73       (1.22     1.34       (0.14
 

Total from investment operations

    0.47       0.04       0.93       (1.02     1.49       0.04  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.09     (0.16     (0.20     (0.19     (0.16     (0.17
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (b)                         
 

Total distributions

    (0.09     (0.16     (0.20     (0.19     (0.16     (0.17
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 7.54     $ 7.16     $ 7.28     $ 6.55     $ 7.76     $ 6.43  
  Total return(c)     6.59     0.93     14.42     (13.34 )%      23.36     0.66
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 2,209     $ 2,050     $ 2,424     $ 2,232     $ 3,962     $ 5,968  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.23 %(d)      1.27     1.33     1.34     1.34     1.37
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.50 %(d)      1.48     1.44     1.38     1.34     1.38
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.81 %(d)      2.39     2.86     2.71     2.16     2.87
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    10     34     9     14     17     18

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

40   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.90     $ 7.02     $ 6.32     $ 7.48     $ 6.21     $ 6.35  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.06       0.10       0.14       0.16       0.09       0.12  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.37       (0.11     0.71       (1.20     1.30       (0.14
 

Total from investment operations

    0.43       (0.01     0.85       (1.04     1.39       (0.02
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.06     (0.11     (0.15     (0.12     (0.12     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (b)                         
 

Total distributions

    (0.06     (0.11     (0.15     (0.12     (0.12     (0.12
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 7.27     $ 6.90     $ 7.02     $ 6.32     $ 7.48     $ 6.21  
  Total return(c)     6.22     0.18     13.54     (14.01 )%      22.50     (0.21 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 386     $ 621     $ 815     $ 1,252     $ 4,276     $ 2,549  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.98 %(d)      2.02     2.08     2.09     2.09     2.12
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.25 %(d)      2.23     2.19     2.11     2.09     2.13
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.75 %(d)      1.63     2.11     2.24     1.29     2.00
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    10     34     9     14     17     18

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   41


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.01     $ 7.14     $ 6.42     $ 7.62     $ 6.32     $ 6.46  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.12       0.16       0.22       0.31       0.18       0.19  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.35       (0.10     0.73       (1.29     1.31       (0.14
 

Total from investment operations

    0.47       0.06       0.95       (0.98     1.49       0.05  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.10     (0.19     (0.23     (0.22     (0.19     (0.19
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (b)                         
 

Total distributions

    (0.10     (0.19     (0.23     (0.22     (0.19     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 7.38     $ 7.01     $ 7.14     $ 6.42     $ 7.62     $ 6.32  
  Total return(c)     6.76     1.18     14.82     (12.96 )%      23.85     0.92
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 5,136     $ 4,897     $ 12,005     $ 15,696     $ 399,955     $ 307,311  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.89 %(d)      0.92     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.97
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.13 %(d)      1.10     1.06     0.95     0.95     0.98
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    3.15 %(d)      2.51     3.28     4.12     2.58     3.08
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    10     34     9     14     17     18

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

42   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.00     $ 7.12     $ 6.41     $ 7.60     $ 6.31     $ 6.44  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.11       0.15       0.21       0.20       0.17       0.17  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.36       (0.09     0.72       (1.18     1.30       (0.11
 

Total from investment operations

    0.47       0.06       0.93       (0.98     1.47       0.06  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.10     (0.18     (0.22     (0.21     (0.18     (0.19
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (c)                         
 

Total distributions

    (0.10     (0.18     (0.22     (0.21     (0.18     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 7.37     $ 7.00     $ 7.12     $ 6.41     $ 7.60     $ 6.31  
  Total return(d)     6.73     1.20     14.71     (13.10 )%      23.58     0.96
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 5,104     $ 4,288     $ 8,915     $ 8,207     $ 6,048     $ 2,111  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.98 %(e)      1.03     1.08     1.09     1.09     1.12
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.25 %(e)      1.23     1.19     1.14     1.09     1.13
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    3.09 %(e)      2.39     3.14     2.76     2.36     2.64
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    10     34     9     14     17     18

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   43


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,    

April 30, 2018*

to
December 31, 2018

 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.01     $ 7.13     $ 6.42     $ 7.60  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.11       0.17       0.22       0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.36       (0.10     0.72       (1.07
 

Total from investment operations

    0.47       0.07       0.94       (0.99
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.10     (0.19     (0.23     (0.19
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (b)             
 

Total distributions

    (0.10     (0.19     (0.23     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 7.38     $ 7.01     $ 7.13     $ 6.42  
  Total return(c)     6.76     1.34     14.85     (13.25 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 92,394     $ 102,041     $ 136,241     $ 125,311  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.88 %(d)      0.90     0.94     0.93 %(d) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.12 %(d)      1.10     1.05     1.03 %(d) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    3.07 %(d)      2.70     3.23     1.81 %(d) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    10     34     9     14

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

44   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,    

April 17, 2018*

to

December 31, 2018

 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.02     $ 7.14     $ 6.43     $ 7.71  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.12       0.17       0.22       0.09  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.35       (0.10     0.72       (1.18
 

Total from investment operations

    0.47       0.07       0.94       (1.09
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.10     (0.19     (0.23     (0.19
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (b)             
 

Total distributions

    (0.10     (0.19     (0.23     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 7.39     $ 7.02     $ 7.14     $ 6.43  
  Total return(c)     6.75     1.33     14.83     (14.35 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 82,750     $ 86,949     $ 138,381     $ 162,129  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.88 %(d)      0.90     0.94     0.93 %(d) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.12 %(d)      1.10     1.05     1.03 %(d) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    3.12 %(d)      2.67     3.26     1.81 %(d) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    10     34     9     14

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   45


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 29.78     $ 25.54     $ 20.43     $ 22.37     $ 18.75     $ 17.28  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.01       0.06       0.11       0.10       0.13       0.11  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    4.98       4.31       5.09       (1.93     3.60       1.47  
 

Total from investment operations

    4.99       4.37       5.20       (1.83     3.73       1.58  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.09     (0.09     (0.11     (0.11     (0.11
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.04                        
 

Total distributions

          (0.13     (0.09     (0.11     (0.11     (0.11
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 34.77     $ 29.78     $ 25.54     $ 20.43     $ 22.37     $ 18.75  
  Total return(b)     16.76     17.06     25.48     (8.15 )%      19.88     9.09
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 89,049     $ 75,584     $ 68,427     $ 57,833     $ 50,218     $ 51,206  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.06 %(c)      1.08     1.10     1.14     1.15     1.17
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.10 %(c)      1.12     1.13     1.14     1.15     1.17
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.07 %(c)      0.24     0.47     0.44     0.61     0.61
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    45     177     205     152     108     118

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

46   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 28.04     $ 24.11     $ 19.36     $ 21.24     $ 17.86     $ 16.48  
 

Net investment loss(a)

    (0.10     (0.13     (0.06     (0.07     (0.03     (0.02
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    4.67       4.06       4.81       (1.81     3.41       1.40  
 

Total from investment operations

    4.57       3.93       4.75       (1.88     3.38       1.38  
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 32.61     $ 28.04     $ 24.11     $ 19.36     $ 21.24     $ 17.86  
  Total return(b)     16.30     16.25     24.54     (8.85 )%      18.93     8.35
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 20,127     $ 19,502     $ 18,341     $ 14,380     $ 22,337     $ 22,512  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.81 %(c)      1.83     1.85     1.88     1.90     1.92
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.85 %(c)      1.87     1.88     1.89     1.90     1.92
 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

    (0.69 )%(c)      (0.53 )%      (0.28 )%      (0.33 )%      (0.14 )%      (0.15 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    45     177     205     152     108     118

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   47


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 30.53     $ 26.16     $ 20.91     $ 22.71     $ 19.04     $ 17.53  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.07       0.15       0.20       0.19       0.21       0.18  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    5.10       4.43       5.23       (1.97     3.65       1.51  
 

Total from investment operations

    5.17       4.58       5.43       (1.78     3.86       1.69  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.17     (0.18     (0.02     (0.19     (0.18
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.04                        
 

Total distributions

          (0.21     (0.18     (0.02     (0.19     (0.18
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 35.70     $ 30.53     $ 26.16     $ 20.91     $ 22.71     $ 19.04  
  Total return(b)     16.93     17.48     25.90     (7.78 )%      20.29     9.61
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 57,351     $ 47,997     $ 45,718     $ 34,812     $ 1,395,335     $ 1,057,850  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.73 %(c)      0.74     0.74     0.74     0.75     0.77
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.73 %(c)      0.75     0.75     0.74     0.75     0.77
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.40 %(c)      0.56     0.83     0.79     1.02     1.01
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    45     177     205     152     108     118

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

48   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Service Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 29.96     $ 25.70     $ 20.57     $ 22.51     $ 18.88     $ 17.33  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.02     0.02       0.08       0.08       0.11       0.09  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    5.01       4.33       5.13       (1.94     3.61       1.49  
 

Total from investment operations

    4.99       4.35       5.21       (1.86     3.72       1.58  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.05     (0.08     (0.08     (0.09     (0.03
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.04                        
 

Total distributions

          (0.09     (0.08     (0.08     (0.09     (0.03
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 34.95     $ 29.96     $ 25.70     $ 20.57     $ 22.51     $ 18.88  
  Total return(b)     16.66     16.87     25.31     (8.26 )%      19.71     9.07
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 2,221     $ 1,932     $ 1,649     $ 732     $ 736     $ 614  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.23 %(c)      1.24     1.24     1.25     1.25     1.27
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.23 %(c)      1.25     1.25     1.25     1.25     1.27
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets

    (0.11 )%(c)      0.08     0.33     0.33     0.52     0.53
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    45     177     205     152     108     118

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 30.26     $ 25.93     $ 20.73     $ 22.70     $ 19.03     $ 17.54  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.05       0.12       0.17       0.16       0.18       0.15  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    5.06       4.40       5.18       (1.97     3.65       1.50  
 

Total from investment operations

    5.11       4.52       5.35       (1.81     3.83       1.65  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.15     (0.15     (0.16     (0.16     (0.16
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.04                        
 

Total distributions

          (0.19     (0.15     (0.16     (0.16     (0.16
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 35.37     $ 30.26     $ 25.93     $ 20.73     $ 22.70     $ 19.03  
  Total return(c)     16.89     17.38     25.82     (7.95 )%      20.14     9.40
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 18,807     $ 15,938     $ 21,591     $ 17,894     $ 17,251     $ 14,262  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.81 %(d)      0.83     0.85     0.89     0.90     0.92
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.85 %(d)      0.87     0.88     0.89     0.90     0.93
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.32 %(d)      0.46     0.72     0.68     0.88     0.84
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    45     177     205     152     108     118

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,    

April 30, 2018*

to

December 31, 2018

 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 30.26     $ 25.93     $ 20.73     $ 22.93  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.07       0.15       0.20       0.13  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    5.06       4.40       5.18       (2.14
 

Total from investment operations

    5.13       4.55       5.38       (2.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.18     (0.18     (0.19
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.04            
 

Total distributions

          (0.22     (0.18     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 35.39     $ 30.26     $ 25.93     $ 20.73  
  Total return(b)     16.95     17.49     25.96     (8.72 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 1,944,411     $ 1,536,722     $ 1,575,990     $ 1,263,556  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.72 %(c)      0.73     0.73     0.74 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.72 %(c)      0.74     0.74     0.74 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.41 %(c)      0.57     0.84     0.85 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    45     177     205     152

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,    

April 17, 2018*

to

December 31, 2018

 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 30.27     $ 25.94     $ 20.74     $ 23.43  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.07       0.15       0.20       0.16  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    5.06       4.40       5.18       (2.66
 

Total from investment operations

    5.13       4.55       5.38       (2.50
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.18     (0.18     (0.19
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.04            
 

Total distributions

          (0.22     (0.18     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 35.40     $ 30.27     $ 25.94     $ 20.74  
  Total return(b)     16.95     17.48     25.94     (10.62 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 191,215     $ 152,775     $ 138,399     $ 97,892  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.72 %(c)      0.73     0.73     0.74 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.72 %(c)      0.74     0.74     0.75 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.41 %(c)      0.59     0.83     0.95 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    45     177     205     152

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.32     $ 10.43     $ 8.93     $ 10.93     $ 8.62     $ 8.67  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.14       0.10       0.18       0.18       0.11       0.12  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.81       0.92       1.49       (2.03     2.38       (0.04
 

Total from investment operations

    0.95       1.02       1.67       (1.85     2.49       0.08  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.13     (0.17     (0.15     (0.18     (0.13
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.27     $ 11.32     $ 10.43     $ 8.93     $ 10.93     $ 8.62  
  Total return(b)     8.39     9.75     18.66     (16.86 )%      28.85     0.93
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 7,197     $ 6,662     $ 8,419     $ 8,145     $ 9,429     $ 5,082  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.22 %(c)      1.23     1.25     1.29     1.31     1.38
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.34 %(c)      1.36     1.37     1.37     1.36     1.39
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.37 %(c)      1.07     1.81     1.69     1.04     1.37
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    67     177     231     177     134     125

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.04     $ 10.18     $ 8.68     $ 10.59     $ 8.39     $ 8.45  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.09       0.03       0.12       0.10       0.04       0.06  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.80       0.88       1.42       (1.94     2.30       (0.05
 

Total from investment operations

    0.89       0.91       1.54       (1.84     2.34       0.01  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.05     (0.04     (0.07     (0.14     (0.07
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.93     $ 11.04     $ 10.18     $ 8.68     $ 10.59     $ 8.39  
  Total return(b)     8.06     8.89     17.74     (17.39 )%      27.85     0.11
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 993     $ 1,060     $ 1,308     $ 2,551     $ 2,661     $ 1,012  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.97 %(c)      1.98     2.01     2.04     2.06     2.13
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.09 %(c)      2.11     2.12     2.12     2.11     2.14
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.61 %(c)      0.33     1.25     1.01     0.40     0.67
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    67     177     231     177     134     125

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

54   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.29     $ 10.40     $ 8.91     $ 10.85     $ 8.54     $ 8.59  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.16       0.13       0.21       0.31       0.17       0.16  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.81       0.92       1.48       (2.10     2.34       (0.05
 

Total from investment operations

    0.97       1.05       1.69       (1.79     2.51       0.11  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.16     (0.20     (0.15     (0.20     (0.16
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.26     $ 11.29     $ 10.40     $ 8.91     $ 10.85     $ 8.54  
  Total return(b)     8.59     10.11     19.01     (16.49 )%      29.42     1.26
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 10,901     $ 9,998     $ 15,783     $ 16,948     $ 619,288     $ 519,135  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.90 %(c)      0.90     0.90     0.90     0.92     0.98
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.97 %(c)      0.99     0.99     0.96     0.97     0.99
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.69 %(c)      1.36     2.11     2.87     1.74     1.90
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    67     177     231     177     134     125

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.30     $ 10.40     $ 8.91     $ 10.91     $ 8.61     $ 8.65  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.15       0.13       0.20       0.19       0.13       0.15  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.81       0.92       1.48       (2.00     2.36       (0.05
 

Total from investment operations

    0.96       1.05       1.68       (1.81     2.49       0.10  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.15     (0.19     (0.19     (0.19     (0.14
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.26     $ 11.30     $ 10.40     $ 8.91     $ 10.91     $ 8.61  
  Total return(c)     8.50     10.09     18.90     (16.66 )%      29.09     1.21
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 9,007     $ 9,085     $ 18,290     $ 14,008     $ 15,547     $ 1,251  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.97 %(d)      0.98     1.00     1.04     1.05     1.13
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.09 %(d)      1.11     1.12     1.12     1.11     1.14
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.58 %(d)      1.38     2.06     1.82     1.30     1.76
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    67     177     231     177     134     125

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

56   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,    

April 30, 2018*

to

December 31, 2018

 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.22     $ 10.33     $ 8.85     $ 10.92  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.16       0.14       0.21       0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.80       0.92       1.47       (1.95
 

Total from investment operations

    0.96       1.06       1.68       (1.87
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.17     (0.20     (0.20
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.18     $ 11.22     $ 10.33     $ 8.85  
  Total return(b)     8.56     10.20     19.05     (17.07 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 664,364     $ 640,212     $ 660,555     $ 530,891  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.89 %(c)      0.89     0.89     0.89 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.96 %(c)      0.97     0.98     0.99 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.68 %(c)      1.42     2.12     1.14 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    67     177     231     177

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,    

April 17, 2018*

to

December 31, 2018

 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.22     $ 10.34     $ 8.86     $ 11.07  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.16       0.14       0.21       0.10  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.81       0.91       1.47       (2.11
 

Total from investment operations

    0.97       1.05       1.68       (2.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.17     (0.20     (0.20
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.19     $ 11.22     $ 10.34     $ 8.86  
  Total return(b)     8.65     10.09     19.02     (18.09 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 78,218     $ 68,788     $ 67,038     $ 64,578  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.89 %(c)      0.89     0.89     0.89 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.96 %(c)      0.98     0.98     1.00 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.70 %(c)      1.45     2.15     1.43 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    67     177     231     177

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The following table lists those series of the Trust that are included in this report (collectively, the “Funds” or individually a “Fund”), along with their corresponding share classes and respective diversification status under the Act:

 

Fund      Share Classes Offered   

Diversified/

Non-diversified

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium, International Equity Dividend and Premium, International Tax-Managed Equity

    

A, C, Institutional, Investor, R6 and P

   Diversified

U. S. Tax-Managed Equity

    

A, C, Institutional, Service, Investor, R6 and P

   Diversified

Class A Shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class C Shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00%, which is imposed on redemptions made within 12 months of purchase. Institutional, Service, Investor, Class R6 and Class P Shares are not subject to a sales charge.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”), serves as investment adviser to the Funds pursuant to a management agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Trust.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and require management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions. Each Fund is an investment company under GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies.

A.  Investment Valuation — The Funds’ valuation policy is to value investments at fair value.

B.  Investment Income and Investments — Investment income includes interest income, dividend income, and securities lending income, if any. Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recognized on ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, as soon as such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost. Investment transactions are recorded on the following business day for daily net asset value (“NAV”) calculations. Investment income is recorded net of any foreign withholding taxes, less any amounts reclaimable. The Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. These reclaims are recorded when the amount is known and there are no significant uncertainties on collectability. Such amounts recovered are reflected as Other income in the Statements of Operations. Any foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and is payable upon sale of such investments. Distributions received from the Funds’ investments in United States (“U.S.”) real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) may be characterized as ordinary income, net capital gain and/or a return of capital. A return of capital is recorded by the Funds as a reduction to the cost basis of the REIT.

For derivative contracts, realized gains and losses are recorded upon settlement of the contract.

C.  Class Allocations and Expenses — Investment income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), if any, and non-class specific expenses of each Fund are allocated daily based upon the proportion of net assets of each class. Non-class specific expenses directly incurred by a Fund are charged to that Fund, while such expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated across the applicable Funds on a straight-line and/or pro-rata basis depending upon the nature of the expenses. Class specific expenses, where applicable, are borne by the respective share classes and include Distribution and Service, Transfer Agency and Service and Shareholder Administration fees.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

D.  Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, each Fund is not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gains distributions, if any, are declared and paid according to the following schedule:

 

Fund        

Income Distributions

Declared/Paid

   Capital Gains Distributions
Declared/Paid

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

International Equity Dividend and Premium

       Quarterly    Annually

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

International Tax-Managed Equity

       Annually    Annually

Net capital losses, if any, are carried forward to future fiscal years and may be used to the extent allowed by the Code to offset any future capital gains. Losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. Utilization of capital loss carryforwards will reduce the requirement of future capital gains distributions.

The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial reporting purposes is determined in accordance with federal income tax rules, which may differ from GAAP. The source of each Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from distributable earnings or capital. Certain components of the Funds’ net assets on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities reflect permanent GAAP/tax differences based on the appropriate tax character.

E.  Foreign Currency Translation — The accounting records and reporting currency of a Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rates at the close of each business day. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments is included within net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments. Changes in the value of other assets and liabilities as a result of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates are included in the Statements of Operations within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars on the date the transaction occurred, the effects of which are included within net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.

F.  In-Kind Transactions — Each Fund may allow investors, under certain circumstances, to purchase shares with securities instead of cash. In addition, the Trust reserves the right to redeem an investor’s shares by distributing securities instead of cash. These are known as in-kind transactions. Securities included as part of in-kind purchases and redemptions of Fund shares are valued in the same manner as they are valued for purposes of computing a Fund’s NAV, in accordance with the Fund’s Valuation Procedures, and such valuations are as of the date the trade is submitted pursuant to the procedures specified in the Funds’ prospectus.

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

U.S. GAAP defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price); the Funds’ policy is to use the market approach. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls shall be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The levels used for classifying investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these investments. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

Level 2 — Quoted prices in markets that are not active or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, volatility and credit spreads), either directly or indirectly;

Level 3 — Prices or valuations that require significant unobservable inputs (including GSAM’s assumptions in determining fair value measurement).

The Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) has approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Funds, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Trustees have delegated to GSAM day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Funds’ investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

A.  Level 1 and Level 2 Fair Value Investments — The valuation techniques and significant inputs used in determining the fair values for investments classified as Level 1 and Level 2 are as follows:

Equity Securities — Equity securities traded on a U.S. securities exchange or the NASDAQ system, or those located on certain foreign exchanges, including but not limited to the Americas, are valued daily at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded. If there is no sale or official closing price or such price is believed by GSAM to not represent fair value, equity securities will be valued at the valid closing bid price for long positions and at the valid closing ask price for short positions (i.e. where there is sufficient volume, during normal exchange trading hours). If no valid bid/ask price is available, the equity security will be valued pursuant to the Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. To the extent these investments are actively traded, they are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, otherwise they are generally classified as Level 2. Certain equity securities containing unique attributes may be classified as Level 2.

Unlisted equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last sale price on the valuation date, or if no sale occurs, at the last bid price for long positions or the last ask price for short positions, and are generally classified as Level 2. Securities traded on certain foreign securities exchanges are valued daily at fair value determined by an independent fair value service (if available) under Fair Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. The independent fair value service takes into account multiple factors including, but not limited to, movements in the securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign currency exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign securities exchange. These investments are generally classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Money Market Funds — Investments in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (“Underlying Fund”) are valued at the NAV per share of the Institutional Share class on the day of valuation. These investments are generally classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. For information regarding the Underlying Fund’s accounting policies and investment holdings, please see the Underlying Fund’s shareholder report.

Derivative Contracts  A derivative is an instrument whose value is derived from underlying assets, indices, reference rates or a combination of these factors. A Fund enters into derivative transactions to hedge against changes in interest rates, securities prices, and/or currency exchange rates, to increase total return, or to gain access to certain markets or attain exposure to other underliers. For financial reporting purposes, cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of a Fund and cash collateral received, if any, is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as receivables/payables for collateral on certain derivatives contracts. Non-cash collateral pledged by a Fund, if any, is noted in the Schedules of Investments.

Exchange-traded derivatives, including futures and options contracts, are generally valued at the last sale or settlement price on the exchange where they are principally traded. Exchange-traded options without settlement prices are generally valued at the midpoint of the bid and ask prices on the exchange where they are principally traded (or, in the absence of two-way trading, at the last bid price for long positions and the last ask price for short positions). Exchange-traded derivatives typically fall within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) and centrally cleared derivatives are valued using market transactions and

 

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June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

other market evidence, including market-based inputs to models, calibration to market-clearing transactions, broker or dealer quotations, or other alternative pricing sources. Where models are used, the selection of a particular model to value OTC and centrally cleared derivatives depends upon the contractual terms of, and specific risks inherent in, the instrument, as well as the availability of pricing information in the market. Valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility, voluntary and involuntary prepayment rates, loss severity rates and correlations of such inputs. For OTC and centrally cleared derivatives that trade in liquid markets, model inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment. OTC and centrally cleared derivatives are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy when significant inputs are corroborated by market evidence.

i.  Futures Contracts — Futures contracts are contracts to buy or sell a standardized quantity of a specified commodity or security. Upon entering into a futures contract, a Fund deposits cash or securities in an account on behalf of the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments are made or received by a Fund equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable with a corresponding offset to unrealized gains or losses.

ii.  Options — When a Fund writes call or put options, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written. Swaptions are options on swap contracts.

Upon the purchase of a call option or a put option by a Fund, the premium paid is recorded as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option. Certain options may be purchased with premiums to be determined on a future date. The premiums for these options are based upon implied volatility parameters at specified terms.

B.  Level 3 Fair Value Investments — To the extent that significant inputs to valuation models and other alternative pricing sources are unobservable, or if quotations are not readily available, or if GSAM believes that such quotations do not accurately reflect fair value, the fair value of a Fund’s investments may be determined under Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees. GSAM, consistent with its procedures and applicable regulatory guidance, may make an adjustment to the most recent valuation prices of either domestic or foreign securities in light of significant events to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities at the time of determining a Fund’s NAV. To the extent investments are valued using single source broker quotations obtained directly from the broker or passed through from third party pricing vendors, such investments are classified as Level 3 investments.

C.  Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Funds’ investments and derivatives classified in the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2021:

For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Schedules of Investments.

U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM

 

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Asia

   $ 822,880        $         —        $          —  

Europe

     26,775,524                    

North America

     2,906,499,376                    

South America

     17,936,763                    

Investment Company

     47,903,237                    

Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle

     188,100                    
Total    $ 3,000,125,880        $        $  

 

(a)   Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of NAV. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile. The Funds utilize fair value model prices provided by an independent fair value service for certain international equity securities, resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS(continued)

 

U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM (continued)             
Derivative Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets(a)             

Futures Contracts

   $ 425,069        $        $          —  
Liabilities             

Written Options Contracts

   $ (29,834,010      $        $  
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(b)

            

Africa

   $        $ 80        $  —  

Asia

     413,181          53,082,881           

Australia and Oceania

     3,177,921          16,612,795           

Europe

     8,731,193          101,515,317           

North America

              2,472,306           

South America

              318,801           
Total    $ 12,322,295        $ 174,002,180        $  
Derivative Type                            
Liabilities             

Futures Contracts(a)

   $ (743      $        $  

Written Options Contracts

     (1,083,290                  
Total    $ (1,084,033      $        $  
U.S. TAX-MANAGED EQUITY             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(b)

            

Asia

   $ 12,911,530        $        $  

Europe

     5,431,521                    

North America

     2,260,399,100                    

South America

     2,804,484                    

Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle

     1,610,495                    
Total    $ 2,283,157,130        $        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets(a)             

Futures Contracts

   $ 218,244        $        $  
Liabilities(a)             

Futures Contracts

   $ (17,240      $        $          —  

 

(a)   Amount shown represents unrealized gain (loss) at period end.
(b)   Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of NAV. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile. The Funds utilize fair value model prices provided by an independent fair value service for certain international equity securities, resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

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June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS(continued)

 

INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Africa

   $        $ 7,619,351        $         —  

Asia

              202,860,937           

Australia and Oceania

     10,416,034          59,804,782           

Europe

     16,913,880          427,362,414           

North America

              22,288,176           

Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle

     510,450                    
Total    $ 27,840,364        $ 719,935,660        $  
Derivative Type                            
Liabilities(b)             

Futures Contracts

   $ (106,297      $        $  

 

(a)   Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of NAV. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile. The Funds utilize fair value model prices provided by an independent fair value service for certain international equity securities, resulting in a Level 2 classification.
(b)   Amount shown represents unrealized gain (loss) at period end.

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES

The following table sets forth, by certain risk types, the gross value of derivative contracts (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) as of June 30, 2021. These instruments were used as part of the Funds’ investment strategies and to obtain and/or manage exposure related to the risks below. The values in the tables below exclude the effects of cash collateral received or posted pursuant to these derivative contracts, and therefore are not representative of the Funds’ net exposure.

Fund    Risk    Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
  Assets     

Statements of Assets

and Liabilities

  Liabilities  

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

   Equity    Variation margin on futures contracts     $425,069(a)      Payable for written options, at value   $ (29,834,010)  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

   Equity             Variation margin on futures contracts and payable for written options, at value     (1,084,033) (a)  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

   Equity    Variation margin on futures contracts     218,244(a)      Variation margin on futures contracts     (17,240) (a)  

International Tax-Managed Equity

   Equity             Variation margin on futures contracts     (106,297) (a)  
Total               $643,313          $ (31,041,580)  

 

(a)   Includes unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts described in the Additional Investment Information sections of the Schedules of Investments. Only variation margin as of June 30, 2021 is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

The following table sets forth, by certain risk types, the Funds’ gains (losses) related to these derivatives and their indicative volumes for the six months ended June 30, 2021. These gains (losses) should be considered in the context that these derivative contracts may have been executed to create investment opportunities and/or economically hedge certain investments, and accordingly, certain gains (losses) on such derivative contracts may offset certain (losses) gains attributable to investments. These gains (losses) are included in “Net realized gain (loss)” or “Net change in unrealized gain (loss)” on the Statements of Operations:

 

Fund    Risk    Statements of Operations   Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

   Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and written options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and written options   $ (64,069,658   $ 19,483,601  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

   Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and written options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and written options     (4,020,405     1,014,403  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

   Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts     2,680,261       201,004  

International Tax-Managed Equity

   Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts     1,016,359       (223,657

Total

            $ (64,393,443   $ 20,475,351  

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the relevant values for each derivative type were as follows:

 

            Average number of Contracts(1)  
Fund            Futures Contracts        Written Options  

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

            184          2,404  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

            14          1,053  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

            170           

International Tax-Managed Equity

            101           

 

(1)   Amounts disclosed represent average number of contracts for futures and written options, based on absolute values, which is indicative of volume of this derivative type, for the months that the Fund held such derivatives during the six months ended June 30, 2021.

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

A.  Management Agreement — Under the Agreement, GSAM manages the Funds, subject to the general supervision of the Trustees.

As compensation for the services rendered pursuant to the Agreement, the assumption of the expenses related thereto and administration of the Funds’ business affairs, including providing facilities, GSAM is entitled to a management fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets.

 

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June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, contractual and effective net management fees with GSAM were at the following rates:

 

          Contractual Management Rate           Effective Net
Management
Rate^
 
Fund          First
$1 billion
    Next
$1 billion
    Next
$3 billion
    Next
$3 billion
    Over
$8 billion
    Effective
Rate
 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

          0.75     0.68     0.65     0.64     0.63     0.70     0.65 %* 

International Equity Dividend and Premium

          0.81       0.73       0.69       0.68       0.67       0.81       0.81  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

          0.70       0.63       0.60       0.59       0.58       0.66       0.66  

International Tax-Managed Equity

          0.85       0.77       0.73       0.72       0.71       0.85       0.85  

 

^   Effective Net Management Rate includes the impact of management fee waivers of affiliated Underlying Funds, if any.
*   GSAM agreed to waive a portion of its management fees in an amount equal to 0.04% as an annual percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This waiver will be effective through at least April 30, 2022, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Trustees.

The Funds invest in Institutional Shares of the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, which is an affiliated Underlying Fund. GSAM has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee payable by the Funds in an amount equal to the management fee it earns as an investment adviser to the affiliated Underlying Fund in which the Funds invest, except those management fees it earns from the Funds’ investments of cash collateral received in connection with securities lending transactions in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, GSAM waived $12,617, $92 and $1,115 of the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium, International Equity Dividend and Premium and U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Funds’ management fees, respectively.

B.  Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Plans — The Trust, on behalf of Class A Shares of each applicable Fund, has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, Goldman Sachs, which serves as distributor (the “Distributor”), is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution services and personal and account maintenance services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers. These fees are equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A Shares of the Funds, as set forth below.

The Trust, on behalf of Class C Shares of each applicable Fund, has adopted a Distribution Plan subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution Plan, Goldman Sachs as Distributor is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers. These fees are equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares of the Funds, as set forth below.

The Trust, on behalf of Service Shares of each applicable Fund, has adopted a Service Plan subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act to allow Service Shares to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing personal and account maintenance services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service Plan provides for compensation to the service organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Service Shares of the Funds, as set forth below.

 

     Distribution and/or Service Plan Rates  
      Class A*      Class C      Service  

Distribution and/or Service Plan

     0.25      0.75      0.25

 

*   With respect to Class A Shares, the Distributor at its discretion may use compensation for distribution services paid under the Distribution Plan to compensate service organizations for personal and account maintenance services and expenses as long as such total compensation does not exceed the maximum cap on “service fees” imposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

C.   Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Funds pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class A Shares’ front end sales charge and Class C Shares’ CDSC. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs retained the following amounts:

 

         Front End
Sales Charge
       Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge
 
Fund         Class A        Class C  

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

       $ 7,900        $     —  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

         179           

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

         977           

International Tax-Managed Equity

         278           

D.  Service and Shareholder Administration Plans — The Trust, on behalf of each applicable Fund, has adopted Service Plans to allow Class C Shares and Shareholder Administration Plans to allow Service Shares, respectively, to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing varying levels of personal and account maintenance or shareholder administration services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service and Shareholder Administration Plans each provide for compensation to the service organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Service Shares of the Funds, respectively.

E.  Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Funds for a fee pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.16% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C and Investor Shares; 0.03% of the average daily net assets of Class R6 and Class P Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional and Service Shares. Goldman Sachs has agreed to waive a portion of its transfer agency fee equal to 0.02%, 0.03%, 0.04% and 0.05% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Investor Shares of the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium, International Equity Dividend and Premium, U.S. Tax-Managed Equity and International Tax-Managed Equity Funds, respectively. This arrangement will remain in effect through at least April 30, 2022, and prior to such date, Goldman Sachs may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees.

F.  Other Expense Agreements and Affiliated Transactions — GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Funds (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees and shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of each Fund. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Funds are not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. The Other Expense limitations as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets for the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium, International Equity Dividend and Premium, U.S. Tax-Managed Equity and International Tax-Managed Equity Funds are 0.014%, 0.044%, 0.044% and 0.014%, respectively. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2022, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees. In addition, the Funds have entered into certain offset arrangements with the custodian and the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Funds’ expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows:

     Fund            Management
Fee Waiver
      

Other

Expense
Reimbursement

      

Transfer Agency
Waivers/

Credits

       Total
Expense
Reductions
 
    U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium           $ 573,322        $ 280,835        $ 67,611        $ 921,768  
    International Equity Dividend and Premium             92          224,788          1,096          225,976  
    U.S. Tax-Managed Equity             1,115                   23,908          25,023  
    International Tax-Managed Equity                      268,977          4,163          273,140  

G.  Line of Credit Facility — As of June 30, 2021, the Funds participated in a $1,000,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the “facility”) together with other funds of the Trust and certain registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or its affiliates. This facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes, or to allow for an orderly liquidation of securities to meet redemption requests. The interest rate on borrowings is based on the federal funds rate. The facility also requires a fee to be paid by the Funds based on the amount of the commitment that has not been utilized. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Funds did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 26, 2021, the facility was $700,000,000.

H.  Other Transactions with Affiliates — The following table provides information about the Funds’ investment in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2021:

 

Fund       

Beginning Value

as of
December 31, 2020

     Purchases at
Cost
     Proceeds from
Sales
    Ending Value
as of
June 30, 2021
    

Shares

as of
June 30, 2021

     Dividend
Income
 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

      $ 61,847,593      $ 190,525,777      $ (204,470,133   $ 47,903,237        47,903,237      $ 10,347  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

        30,000        8,101,110        (8,131,110                   65  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

               190,463,362        (190,463,362                   1,059  

As of June 30, 2021, the following Goldman Sachs Global Tax-Aware Equity Portfolios were beneficial owners of 5% or more of total outstanding shares of the following Funds:

 

Fund         Goldman Sachs
Enhanced Dividend
Global Equity
Portfolio
     Goldman Sachs
Tax-Advantaged
Global Equity
Portfolio
 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

         8     

International Equity Dividend and Premium

         49         

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

                83  

International Tax-Managed Equity

                86  

 

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6. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

 

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the six months ended June 30, 2021, were as follows:

 

Fund         Purchases        Sales  

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

       $ 198,489,561        $ 318,406,497  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

         18,701,083          42,231,083  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

         1,089,210,959          924,374,474  

International Tax-Managed Equity

         503,889,519          489,496,998  

 

7. SECURITIES LENDING

Pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the terms and conditions contained therein, the Funds may lend their securities through a securities lending agent, Goldman Sachs Agency Lending (“GSAL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, to certain qualified borrowers including Goldman Sachs and affiliates. In accordance with the Funds’ securities lending procedures, the Funds receive cash collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Funds, at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Funds on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds may experience delay in the recovery of their securities or incur a loss should the borrower of the securities breach its agreement with the Funds or become insolvent at a time when the collateral is insufficient to cover the cost of repurchasing securities on loan. Dividend income received from securities on loan may not be subject to withholding taxes and therefore withholding taxes paid may differ from the amounts listed in the Statements of Operations. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and as such 1) the remaining contractual maturities of the outstanding securities lending transactions are considered to be overnight and continuous and 2) the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

The Funds invest the cash collateral received in connection with securities lending transactions in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (“Government Money Market Fund”), an affiliated series of the Goldman Sachs Trust. The Government Money Market Fund is registered under the Act as an open end investment company, is subject to Rule 2a-7 under the Act, and is managed by GSAM, for which GSAM may receive a management fee of up to 0.16% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Government Money Market Fund.

In the event of a default by a borrower with respect to any loan, GSAL will exercise any and all remedies provided under the applicable borrower agreement to make the Funds whole. These remedies include purchasing replacement securities by applying the collateral held from the defaulting broker against the purchase cost of the replacement securities. If GSAL is unable to purchase replacement securities, GSAL will indemnify the Funds by paying the Funds an amount equal to the market value of the securities loaned minus the value of cash collateral received from the borrower for the loan, subject to an exclusion for any shortfalls resulting from a loss of value in such cash collateral due to reinvestment risk. The Funds’ master netting agreements with certain borrowers provide the right, in the event of a default (including bankruptcy or insolvency), for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. However, in the event of a default by a borrower, a resolution authority could determine that such rights are not enforceable due to the restrictions or prohibitions against the right of set-off that may be imposed in accordance with a particular jurisdiction’s bankruptcy or insolvency laws. The Funds’ loaned securities were all subject to enforceable Securities Lending Agreements and the value of the collateral was at least equal to the value of the cash received. The amounts of the Funds’ overnight and continuous agreements, which represent the gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions outstanding as of June 30, 2021, are disclosed as “Payable upon return of securities loaned” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, where applicable. The Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund did not have securities on loan as of June 30, 2021.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

7. SECURITIES LENDING (continued)

 

Each of the Funds and GSAL received compensation relating to the lending of the Funds’ securities. The amounts earned, if any, by the Funds for the six months ended June 30, 2021, are reported under Investment Income on the Statements of Operations.

The table below details securities lending activity with affiliates of Goldman Sachs:

 

         For the six months ended June 30, 2021  
Fund         Earnings of GSAL
Relating to
Securities
Loaned
       Amounts Received
by the Funds
from Lending to
Goldman Sachs
 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

       $ 2,961        $ 133  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

         14          38  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

         134          20  

International Tax-Managed Equity

         100          54  

The following table provides information about the Funds’ investment in the Government Money Market Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2021:

 

Fund         Beginning
Value as of
December 31,
2020
       Purchases at
Cost
       Proceeds from
Sales
       Ending
Value as of
June 30,
2021
 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

       $ 5,425,300        $ 5,769,310        $ (11,006,510      $ 188,100  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

                  7,862,690          (7,862,690         

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

         1,153,125          14,816,931          (14,359,561        1,610,495  

International Tax-Managed Equity

                  34,941,310          (34,430,860        510,450  

 

8. TAX INFORMATION

As of the Funds’ most recent fiscal year end, December 31, 2020, the Funds’ capital loss carryforwards and certain timing differences, on a tax-basis were as follows:

 

     

U.S. Equity

Dividend
and Premium

       International
Equity Dividend
and Premium
       U.S.
Tax-Managed
Equity
       International
Tax-Managed
Equity
 

Capital loss carryforwards:

                 

Perpetual Long-term

   $        $ (79,228,902      $        $  

Perpetual Short-term

              (9,494,589        (18,834,893        (100,711,883

Total capital loss carryforwards

   $        $ (88,723,491      $ (18,834,893      $ (100,711,883

Timing differences (Real Estate Investment Trusts/Post October Capital Loss Deferral)

   $ (25,484,616      $ (3,625,468      $ 344,776        $  

 

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8. TAX INFORMATION (continued)

 

As of June 30, 2021, the Funds’ aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

     

U.S. Equity

Dividend

and Premium

      

International

Equity Dividend

and Premium

      

U.S.

Tax-Managed

Equity

      

International

Tax-Managed

Equity

 

Tax cost

   $ 1,984,620,589        $ 143,472,995        $ 1,161,013,224        $ 521,754,513  

Gross unrealized gain

     1,031,406,429          52,405,774          1,123,263,548          232,028,025  

Gross unrealized loss

     (15,901,138        (9,554,294        (1,119,642        (6,006,514

Net unrealized gain

   $ 1,015,505,291        $ 42,851,480        $ 1,122,143,906        $ 226,021,511  

The difference between GAAP-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) is attributable primarily to wash sales, net mark to market gains (losses) on regulated futures and options contracts, net mark to market gains (losses) on foreign currency contracts, and differences in the tax treatment of partnership investments and passive foreign investment company investments.

GSAM has reviewed the Funds’ tax positions for all open tax years (the current and prior three years, as applicable) and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Such open tax years remain subject to examination and adjustment by tax authorities.

 

9. OTHER RISKS

The Funds’ risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

Derivatives Risk — The Funds’ use of derivatives may result in loss. Derivative instruments, which may pose risks in addition to and greater than those associated with investing directly in securities, currencies or other instruments, may be illiquid or less liquid, volatile, difficult to price and leveraged so that small changes in the value of the underlying instruments may produce disproportionate losses to the Funds. Derivatives are also subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party in the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligation. The use of derivatives is a highly specialized activity that involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with investments in more traditional securities and instruments. Losses from derivatives can also result from a lack of correlation between changes in the value of derivative instruments and the portfolio assets (if any) being hedged.

Dividend-Paying Investments Risk — A Fund’s investments in dividend-paying securities could cause a Fund to underperform other funds. Securities that pay dividends, as a group, can fall out of favor with the market, causing such securities to underperform securities that do not pay dividends. Depending upon market conditions and political and legislative responses to such conditions, dividend-paying securities that meet a Fund’s investment criteria may not be widely available and/or may be highly concentrated in only a few market sectors. In addition, issuers that have paid regular dividends or distributions to shareholders may not continue to do so at the same level or at all in the future. This may limit the ability of a Fund to produce current income.

Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk — Investing in foreign markets may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in the U.S. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which a Fund invests. The imposition of exchange controls (including repatriation restrictions), confiscation of assets and property, trade restrictions (including tariffs) and other government restrictions by the U.S. or other governments, or problems with registration, settlement or custody, may also result in losses. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which a Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent that a Fund also invests in securities of issuers located in emerging markets, these risks may be more pronounced.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

9. OTHER RISKS (continued)

 

Foreign Custody Risk A Fund invests in foreign securities, and as such the Fund may hold such securities and cash with foreign banks, agents, and securities depositories appointed by the Fund’s custodian (each a “Foreign Custodian”). Some foreign custodians may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business. In some countries, Foreign Custodians may be subject to little or no regulatory oversight over, or independent evaluation of, their operations. Further, the laws of certain countries may place limitations on a Fund’s ability to recover its assets if a Foreign Custodian enters bankruptcy. Investments in emerging markets may be subject to even greater custody risks than investments in more developed markets. Custody services in emerging market countries are very often undeveloped and may be considerably less well regulated than in more developed countries, and thus may not afford the same level of investor protection as would apply in developed countries.

Investments in Other Investment Companies Risk — As a shareholder of another investment company, a Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any net management fees and other expenses paid by such other investment companies, in addition to the fees and expenses regularly borne by the Fund.

Large Shareholder Transactions Risk — A Fund may experience adverse effects when certain large shareholders, such as other funds, institutional investors (including those trading by use of non-discretionary mathematical formulas), financial intermediaries (who may make investment decisions on behalf of underlying clients and/or include a Fund in their investment model), individuals, accounts and Goldman Sachs affiliates, purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of a Fund. Such large shareholder redemptions, which may occur rapidly or unexpectedly, may cause a Fund to sell portfolio securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, which may negatively impact a Fund’s NAV and liquidity. These transactions may also accelerate the realization of taxable income to shareholders if such sales of investments resulted in gains, and may also increase transaction costs. In addition, a large redemption could result in a Fund’s current expenses being allocated over a smaller asset base, leading to an increase in the Fund’s expense ratio. Similarly, large Fund share purchases may adversely affect a Fund’s performance to the extent that the Fund is delayed in investing new cash or otherwise maintains a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

Liquidity Risk — A Fund may make investments that are illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that a Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period or without significant dilution to remaining investors’ interests because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, a Fund may be forced to sell investments at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions.

If a Fund is forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions, such sales may adversely affect the Fund’s NAV and dilute remaining investors’ interests. These risks may be more pronounced in connection with a Fund’s investments in securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. Redemptions by large shareholders may have a negative impact on a Fund’s liquidity.

Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, a Fund trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk). The value of the securities in which a Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Events such as war, acts of terrorism, social unrest, natural disasters, the spread of infectious illness or other public health threats could also significantly impact a Fund and its investments. Additionally, a Fund may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

 

10. INDEMNIFICATIONS

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents are indemnified, to the extent permitted by the Act and state law, against certain liabilities that may arise out of performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, GSAM believes the risk of loss under these arrangements to be remote.

 

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11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Subsequent events after the Statements of Assets and Liabilities date have been evaluated, and GSAM has concluded that there is no impact requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

12. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Share activity is as follows:

 

    U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    1,799,387     $ 27,034,365        2,601,527     $ 34,248,716  

Reinvestment of distributions

    45,805       704,895        584,009       7,945,436  

Shares redeemed

    (1,026,459     (15,454,075      (8,235,498     (98,280,277
      818,733       12,285,185        (5,049,962     (56,086,125
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    362,470       5,462,960        833,219       11,031,713  

Reinvestment of distributions

    8,103       122,739        471,148       6,434,889  

Shares redeemed

    (1,674,598     (25,077,708      (3,483,419     (44,305,190
      (1,304,025     (19,492,009      (2,179,052     (26,838,588
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    8,187,854       123,479,969        38,250,549       483,838,534  

Reinvestment of distributions

    458,596       7,045,947        5,239,327       71,089,349  

Shares redeemed

    (11,276,881     (168,597,142      (48,141,547     (590,714,675
      (2,630,431     (38,071,226      (4,651,671     (35,786,792
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    2,968,202       44,714,985        5,801,640       73,329,566  

Reinvestment of distributions

    165,517       2,543,727        2,092,102       28,306,656  

Shares redeemed

    (4,549,088     (68,222,872      (14,526,808     (184,500,914
      (1,415,369     (20,964,160      (6,633,066     (82,864,692
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    1,793,779       26,972,495        426,781       5,834,309  

Reinvestment of distributions

    92,773       1,426,811        1,083,068       14,599,528  

Shares redeemed

    (1,857,673     (27,525,335      (7,453,462     (88,937,447
      28,879       873,971        (5,943,613     (68,503,610
Class P Shares         

Shares sold

    1,825,760       27,384,226        3,523,930       41,863,559  

Reinvestment of distributions

    274,366       4,212,086        3,070,150       41,483,770  

Shares redeemed

    (2,774,489     (41,952,490      (15,593,577     (186,993,989
      (674,363     (10,356,178      (8,999,497     (103,646,660

NET DECREASE

    (5,176,576   $ (75,724,417      (33,456,861   $ (373,726,467

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

12. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    31,987     $ 238,959        46,550     $ 307,171  

Reinvestment of distributions

    3,579       26,979        7,439       46,424  

Shares redeemed

    (28,954     (215,269      (100,693     (611,124
      6,612       50,669        (46,704     (257,529
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    430       3,098        6,152       39,218  

Reinvestment of distributions

    417       3,049        1,935       11,582  

Shares redeemed

    (37,717     (268,933      (34,158     (210,609
      (36,870     (262,786      (26,071     (159,809
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    65,949       476,743        109,441       689,860  

Reinvestment of distributions

    5,790       42,700        13,616       82,624  

Shares redeemed

    (74,432     (543,268      (1,106,946     (6,253,743
      (2,693     (23,825      (983,889     (5,481,259
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    154,248       1,125,741        351,438       2,270,728  

Reinvestment of distributions

    9,210       67,780        18,330       111,228  

Shares redeemed

    (83,449     (611,471      (1,009,587     (6,010,595
      80,009       582,050        (639,819     (3,628,639
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    435,279       3,204,707        1,662,305       9,561,833  

Reinvestment of distributions

    176,309       1,299,749        475,235       2,901,147  

Shares redeemed

    (2,649,957     (19,004,563      (6,685,693     (39,308,643
      (2,038,369     (14,500,107      (4,548,153     (26,845,663
Class P Shares         

Shares sold

    341,380       2,506,503        1,965,602       11,940,463  

Reinvestment of distributions

    157,099       1,159,833        438,126       2,672,667  

Shares redeemed

    (1,689,256     (12,380,273      (9,393,621     (58,501,106
      (1,190,777     (8,713,937      (6,989,893     (43,887,976

NET DECREASE

    (3,182,088   $ (22,867,936      (13,234,529   $ (80,260,875

 

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12. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    152,763     $ 4,768,231        230,549     $ 5,826,973  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 10,190       300,211  

Shares redeemed

    (129,734     (4,289,268      (382,518     (9,101,459
      23,029       478,963        (141,779     (2,974,275
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    26,127       789,113        82,376       1,977,542  

Shares redeemed

    (104,576     (3,090,122      (147,321     (3,483,352
      (78,449     (2,301,009      (64,945     (1,505,810
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    123,976       4,155,520        254,054       6,269,384  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 8,905       268,931  

Shares redeemed

    (89,795     (2,940,825      (438,418     (11,073,817
      34,181       1,214,695        (175,459     (4,535,502
Service Shares         

Shares sold

    4,488       145,720        12,129       243,756  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 191       5,650  

Shares redeemed

    (5,418     (176,898      (12,000     (271,889
      (930     (31,178      320       (22,483
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    17,664       579,770        32,763       873,594  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 3,269       97,847  

Shares redeemed

    (12,731     (413,019      (341,975     (7,367,830
      4,933       166,751        (305,943     (6,396,389
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    6,231,908       201,001,171        3,162,038       80,532,569  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 366,333       10,964,359  

Shares redeemed

    (885,179     (29,336,361      (9,922,219     (233,723,879

Shares redeemed in connection with in-kind transactions

    (1,187,783     (42,000,000      (3,599,438     (92,360,000
      4,158,946       129,664,810        (9,993,286     (234,586,951
Class P Shares         

Shares sold

    410,940       13,442,799        808,573       21,143,747  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 36,098       1,080,769  

Shares redeemed

    (56,663     (1,869,166      (1,132,969     (26,777,174
      354,277       11,573,633        (288,298     (4,552,658

NET INCREASE (DECREASE)

    4,495,987     $ 140,766,665        (10,969,390   $ (254,574,068

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

12. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
    For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    64,657     $ 760,967        84,208     $ 821,313  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 7,405       83,156  

Shares redeemed

    (66,884     (785,732      (310,258     (3,026,467
      (2,227     (24,765      (218,645     (2,121,998
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    6,581       78,043        8,916       89,144  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 419       4,591  

Shares redeemed

    (19,281     (221,414      (41,872     (396,482
      (12,700     (143,371      (32,537     (302,747
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    82,789       974,990        425,300       3,682,625  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 12,653       141,843  

Shares redeemed

    (79,334     (938,553      (1,069,674     (9,576,961
      3,455       36,437        (631,721     (5,752,493
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    61,162       727,411        363,286       3,346,656  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 10,746       120,463  

Shares redeemed

    (130,987     (1,538,820      (1,327,906     (12,221,352
      (69,825     (811,409      (953,874     (8,754,233
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    3,308,379       38,759,706        5,488,866       50,095,940  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 853,777       9,502,533  

Shares redeemed

    (937,603     (11,114,332      (13,180,661     (120,467,112

Shares redeemed in connection with in-kind transactions

    (4,913,386     (56,160,000             
      (2,542,610     (28,514,626      (6,838,018     (60,868,639
Class P Shares         

Shares sold

    374,895       4,382,385        2,908,942       23,577,991  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 89,654       998,749  

Shares redeemed

    (87,042     (1,030,316      (3,351,805     (29,770,726
      287,853       3,352,069        (353,209     (5,193,986

NET DECREASE

    (2,336,054   $ (26,105,665      (9,028,004   $ (82,994,096

 

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Liquidity Risk Management Program (Unaudited)

 

Each Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) in accordance with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act. The Program seeks to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk, i.e., the risk that a Fund is unable to satisfy redemption requests without significantly diluting remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Trust has designated GSAM, each Fund’s investment adviser, to administer the Program. Certain aspects of the Program rely on third parties to perform certain functions, including the provision of market data and application of models.

The Program is comprised of various components designed to support the assessment and/or management of liquidity risk, including: (1) the periodic assessment (no less frequently than annually) of certain factors that influence a Fund’s liquidity risk; (2) the periodic classification (no less frequently than monthly) of a Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity categories that reflect an estimate of their liquidity under current market conditions; (3) a 15% limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under Rule 22e-4); (4) for a Fund that does not invest primarily in “highly liquid investments” (as defined under Rule 22e-4), the determination of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets that will generally be invested in highly liquid investments (a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum”); and (5) periodic reporting to the Board of Trustees.

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees on February 9-10, 2021, GSAM provided a written report to the Board addressing the operation, and the adequacy and effectiveness of the implementation, of the Program, including, as applicable, the operation of any Highly Liquid Investment Minimum and any material changes to the Program, for the period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 (the “Reporting Period”). Among other things, the annual report and related materials discussed: (1) the results of stress tests designed to assess liquidity under a hypothetical stressed scenario involving elevated redemptions; (2) an assessment of the methodologies used to classify investments into one of four liquidity categories; and (3) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on liquidity and management of liquidity risk during the Reporting Period, including during stressed market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report concluded that the Program continues to be reasonably designed to assess and manage liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period.

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives under all circumstances in the future. Please refer to your Fund’s prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other risks to which it may be subject.

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class R6 or Class P Shares of a Fund you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges on purchase payments (with respect to Class A Shares) contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions (with respect to Class C Shares), (if any); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees (with respect to Class A, Class C and Service Shares); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class R6 and Class P Shares of the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from January 01, 2021 through June 30, 2021, which represents a period of 181 days of a 365 day year.

Actual Expenses — The first line under each share class in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000=8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes — The second line under each share class in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual net expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund     International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund     U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund     International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
Share Class   Beginning
Account
Value
01/01/21
    Ending
Account
Value
06/30/21
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
06/30/21
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
01/01/21
    Ending
Account
Value
06/30/21
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
06/30/21
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
01/01/21
    Ending
Account
Value
06/30/21
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
06/30/21
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
01/01/21
    Ending
Account
Value
06/30/21
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
06/30/21
*
 
                         
Class A                                                

Actual

  $ 1,000     $ 1,126.70     $ 5.59     $ 1,000     $ 1,065.90     $ 6.30     $ 1,000     $ 1,167.60     $ 5.70     $ 1,000     $ 1,083.90     $ 6.30  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,019.54     5.31       1,000       1,018.70     6.16       1,000       1,019.54     5.31       1,000       1,018.74     6.11  
Class C                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,122.30       9.52       1,000       1,062.20       10.12       1,000       1,163.00       9.71       1,000       1,080.60       10.16  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,015.82     9.05       1,000       1,014.98     9.89       1,000       1,015.82     9.05       1,000       1,015.03     9.84  
Institutional                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,128.10       3.75       1,000       1,067.60       4.56       1,000       1,169.30       3.93       1,000       1,085.90       4.65  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,021.27     3.56       1,000       1,020.38     4.46       1,000       1,021.17     3.66       1,000       1,020.33     4.51  
Service                                                

Actual

    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000       1,166.60       6.61       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Hypothetical 5% return

    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000       1,018.70     6.16       N/A       N/A       N/A  
Investor                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,128.30       4.27       1,000       1,067.30       5.02       1,000       1,168.90       4.36       1,000       1,085.00       5.01  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,020.78     4.06       1,000       1,019.93     4.91       1,000       1,020.78     4.06       1,000       1,019.98     4.86  
Class R6                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,128.30       3.69       1,000       1,067.60       4.51       1,000       1,169.50       3.87       1,000       1,085.60       4.60  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,021.32     3.51       1,000       1,020.43     4.41       1,000       1,021.22     3.61       1,000       1,020.38     4.46  
Class P                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,129.00       3.70       1,000       1,067.50       4.51       1,000       1,169.50       3.87       1,000       1,086.50       4.60  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,021.32     3.51       1,000       1,020.43     4.41       1,000       1,021.22     3.61       1,000       1,020.38     4.46  

 

+   Hypothetical expenses are based on each Fund’s actual annualized net expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.
*   Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended June 30, 2021 . Expenses are calculated by multiplying the annualized net expense ratio by the average account value for the period; then multiplying the result by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year; and then dividing that result by the number of days in the fiscal year. The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

 

Fund    Class A     Class C     Institutional     Service     Investor     Class R6     Class P  

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

     1.06     1.81     0.71     N/A       0.81     0.70     0.70

International Equity Dividend and Premium

     1.23       1.98       0.89       N/A       0.98       0.88       0.88  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

     1.06       1.81       0.73       1.23     0.81       0.72       0.72  

International Tax-Managed Equity

     1.22       1.97       0.90       N/A       0.97       0.89       0.89  

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited)

 

Background

The Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund, Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund, Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund, and Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund (the “Funds”) are investment portfolios of Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”). The Board of Trustees oversees the management of the Trust and reviews the investment performance and expenses of the Funds at regularly scheduled meetings held throughout the year. In addition, the Board of Trustees determines annually whether to approve the continuance of the Trust’s investment management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) on behalf of the Funds.

The Management Agreement was most recently approved for continuation until June 30, 2022 by the Board of Trustees, including those Trustees who are not parties to the Management Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of any party thereto (the “Independent Trustees”), at a meeting held on June 15-16, 2021 (the “Annual Meeting”).

The review process undertaken by the Trustees spans the course of the year and culminates with the Annual Meeting. To assist the Trustees in their deliberations, the Trustees have established a Contract Review Committee (the “Committee”), comprised of the Independent Trustees. The Committee held two meetings over the course of the year since the Management Agreement was last approved. At those Committee meetings, regularly scheduled Board or other committee meetings, and/or the Annual Meeting, matters relevant to the renewal of the Management Agreement were considered by the Board, or the Independent Trustees, as applicable. With respect to each Fund, such matters included:

  (a)   the nature and quality of the advisory, administrative, and other services provided to the Fund by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, including information about:
  (i)   the structure, staff, and capabilities of the Investment Adviser and its portfolio management teams;
  (ii)   the groups within the Investment Adviser and its affiliates that support the portfolio management teams or provide other types of necessary services, including fund services groups (e.g., accounting and financial reporting, tax, shareholder services, and operations); controls and risk management groups (e.g., legal, compliance, valuation oversight, credit risk management, internal audit, compliance testing, market risk analysis, finance, and central funding); sales and distribution support groups, and others (e.g., information technology and training);
  (iii)   trends in employee headcount;
  (iv)   the Investment Adviser’s financial resources and ability to hire and retain talented personnel and strengthen its operations; and
  (v)   the parent company’s support of the Investment Adviser and its mutual fund business, as expressed by the firm’s senior management;
  (b)   information on the investment performance of the Fund, including comparisons to the performance of similar mutual funds, as provided by a third-party mutual fund data provider engaged as part of the contract review process (the “Outside Data Provider”), and a benchmark performance index; and information on general investment outlooks in the markets in which the Fund invests;
  (c)   information provided by the Investment Adviser indicating the Investment Adviser’s views on whether the Fund’s peer group and/or benchmark index had high, medium, or low relevance given the Fund’s particular investment strategy;
  (d)   the terms of the Management Agreement and other agreements with affiliated service providers entered into by the Trust on behalf of the Fund;
  (e)   fee and expense information for the Fund, including:
  (i)   the relative management fee and expense levels of the Fund as compared to those of comparable funds managed by other advisers, as provided by the Outside Data Provider;
  (ii)   the Fund’s expense trends over time; and
  (iii)   to the extent the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts (such as bank collective trusts, private wealth management accounts, institutional separate accounts, sub-advised mutual funds, and non-U.S. funds) having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Fund, comparative information on the advisory fees charged and services provided to those accounts by the Investment Adviser;
  (f)   with respect to the extensive investment performance and expense comparison data provided by the Outside Data Provider, its processes in producing that data for the Fund;
  (g)   the undertakings of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations;
  (h)   information relating to the profitability of the Management Agreement and the transfer agency and distribution and service arrangements of the Fund to the Investment Adviser and its affiliates;
  (i)   whether the Fund’s existing management fee schedule adequately addressed any economies of scale;

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

  (j)   a summary of the “fall-out” benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, including the fees received by the Investment Adviser’s affiliates from the Fund for transfer agency, securities lending, portfolio trading, distribution and other services;
  (k)   a summary of potential benefits derived by the Fund as a result of its relationship with the Investment Adviser;
  (l)   information regarding commissions paid by the Fund and broker oversight, other information regarding portfolio trading, and how the Investment Adviser carries out its duty to seek best execution;
  (m)   portfolio manager ownership of Fund shares; the manner in which portfolio manager compensation is determined; and the number and types of accounts managed by the portfolio managers;
  (n)   the nature and quality of the services provided to the Fund by its unaffiliated service providers, and the Investment Adviser’s general oversight and evaluation (including reports on due diligence) of those service providers as part of the administrative services provided under the Management Agreement; and
  (o)   the Investment Adviser’s processes and policies addressing various types of potential conflicts of interest; its approach to risk management; the annual review of the effectiveness of the Fund’s compliance program; and periodic compliance reports.

The Trustees also received an overview of the Funds’ distribution arrangements. They received information regarding the Funds’ assets, share purchase and redemption activity, and payment of distribution, service, and shareholder administration fees, as applicable. Information was also provided to the Trustees relating to revenue sharing payments made by and services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to intermediaries that promote the sale, distribution, and/or servicing of Fund shares. The Independent Trustees also discussed the broad range of other investment choices that are available to Fund investors, including the availability of comparable funds managed by other advisers.

The presentations made at the Board and Committee meetings and at the Annual Meeting encompassed the Funds and other mutual funds for which the Board of Trustees has responsibility. In evaluating the Management Agreement at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees relied upon their knowledge, resulting from their meetings and other interactions throughout the year, of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, their services, and the Funds. In conjunction with these meetings, the Trustees received written materials and oral presentations on the topics covered, and the Investment Adviser addressed the questions and concerns of the Trustees, including concerns regarding the investment performance of certain of the funds they oversee. The Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel regarding their responsibilities and other regulatory requirements related to the approval and continuation of mutual fund investment management agreements under applicable law. In addition, the Investment Adviser and its affiliates provided the Independent Trustees with a written response to a formal request for information sent on behalf of the Independent Trustees by their independent legal counsel. During the course of their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met in executive sessions with their independent legal counsel, without representatives of the Investment Adviser or its affiliates present.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of the Services Provided Under the Management Agreement

As part of their review, the Trustees considered the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the Funds by the Investment Adviser. In this regard, the Trustees considered both the investment advisory services and non-advisory services that are provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates. The Trustees noted the transition in the leadership and changes in personnel of various of the Investment Adviser’s portfolio management teams that had occurred in recent periods, and the ongoing recruitment efforts aimed at bringing high quality investment talent to the Investment Adviser. They also noted the Investment Adviser’s commitment to maintaining high quality systems and expending substantial resources to respond to ongoing changes to the market, regulatory and control environment in which the Funds and their service providers operate, including changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the efforts of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to combat cyber security risks. The Trustees also considered information regarding the Investment Adviser’s business continuity planning and remote operations capabilities. The Trustees concluded that the Investment Adviser continued to commit substantial financial and operational resources to the Funds and expressed confidence that the Investment Adviser would continue to do so in the future. The Trustees also recognized that the Investment Adviser had made significant commitments to address regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the Funds and the Investment Adviser and its affiliates.

Investment Performance

The Trustees also considered the investment performance of the Funds. In this regard, they compared the investment performance of each Fund to its peers using rankings and ratings compiled by the Outside Data Provider as of December 31, 2020, and updated performance information prepared by the Investment Adviser using the peer group identified by the Outside Data Provider as of March 31, 2021. The information on each Fund’s investment performance was provided for the one-, three-, five-,

 

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and ten-year periods ending on the applicable dates. The Trustees also reviewed each Fund’s investment performance relative to its performance benchmark. As part of this review, they considered the investment performance trends of the Funds over time, and reviewed the investment performance of each Fund in light of its investment objective and policies and market conditions.

In addition, the Trustees considered materials prepared and presentations made by the Investment Adviser’s senior management and portfolio management personnel in which Fund performance was assessed. The Trustees also considered the Investment Adviser’s periodic reports with respect to the Funds’ risk profiles, and how the Investment Adviser’s approach to risk monitoring and management influences portfolio management. They noted the efforts of the Funds’ portfolio management team to continue to enhance the investment models used in managing the Funds.

The Trustees observed that the International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the fourth quartile of the Fund’s peer group for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods, and had underperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods ended March 31, 2021. They noted that the International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund had experienced certain portfolio management changes in 2020. The Trustees considered that the International Tax-Managed Equity Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the top half of the Fund’s peer group for the ten-year period, in the third quartile for the one- and five-year periods, and in the fourth quartile for the three-year period, and had outperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the one- and ten-year periods and underperformed for the three- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2021. They noted that the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the fourth quartile of the Fund’s peer group for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods, and had underperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the one-, three , five-, and ten-year periods ended March 31, 2021. The Trustees considered that the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund had experienced certain portfolio management changes in 2020. They observed that the U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the top half of the Fund’s peer group for the one- and ten-year periods, the third quartile for the five-year period, and in the fourth quartile for the three-year period, and had underperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods ended March 31, 2021. The Trustees noted that the U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund had experienced certain portfolio management changes in 2020.

Costs of Services Provided and Competitive Information

The Trustees considered the contractual terms of the Management Agreement and the fee rates payable by each Fund thereunder. In this regard, the Trustees considered information on the services rendered by the Investment Adviser to the Funds, which included both advisory and administrative services that were directed to the needs and operations of the Funds as registered mutual funds.

In particular, the Trustees reviewed analyses prepared by the Outside Data Provider regarding the expense rankings of the Funds. The analyses provided a comparison of each Fund’s management fee and breakpoints to those of a relevant peer group and category universe; an expense analysis which compared each Fund’s overall net and gross expenses to a peer group and a category universe; and data comparing each Fund’s net expenses to the peer and category medians. The analyses also compared each Fund’s other expenses and fee waivers/reimbursements to those of the peer group and category medians. The Trustees concluded that the comparisons provided by the Outside Data Provider were useful in evaluating the reasonableness of the management fees and total expenses paid by the Funds.

In addition, the Trustees considered the Investment Adviser’s undertakings to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations. The Trustees also noted that certain changes were being made to existing fee waiver or expense limitation arrangements of the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund that would have the effect of decreasing expenses of Class A, Class C, and Investor Shares of the Fund, with such changes taking effect in connection with the Fund’s next annual registration statement update. They also considered, to the extent that the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Funds, comparative fee information for services provided by the Investment Adviser to those accounts, and information that indicated that services provided to the Funds differed in various significant respects from the services provided to other types of accounts which, in many cases, operated under less stringent legal and regulatory structures, required fewer services from the Investment Adviser to a smaller number of client contact points, and were less time-intensive.

In addition, the Trustees noted that shareholders are able to redeem their Fund shares at any time if shareholders believe that the Fund fees and expenses are too high or if they are dissatisfied with the performance of the Fund.

Profitability

The Trustees reviewed each Fund’s contribution to the Investment Adviser’s revenues and pre-tax profit margins. In this regard the Trustees noted that they had received, among other things, profitability analyses and summaries, revenue and expense schedules by Fund and by function (i.e., investment management, transfer agency and distribution and service), and information on

 

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the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. They observed that the profitability and expense figures are substantially similar to those used by the Investment Adviser for many internal purposes, including compensation decisions among various business groups, and are thus subject to a vigorous internal debate about how certain revenue and expenses should be allocated. The Trustees also noted that the internal audit group within the Goldman Sachs organization periodically audits the expense allocation methodology and that the internal audit group was satisfied with the reasonableness, consistency, and accuracy of the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. Profitability data for each Fund was provided for 2020 and 2019, and the Trustees considered this information in relation to the Investment Adviser’s overall profitability.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered the information that had been provided regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Funds. The Trustees also considered the breakpoints in the fee rate payable under the Management Agreement for each of the Funds at the following annual percentage rates of the average daily net assets of the Funds:

 

     International Equity
Dividend and
Premium Fund
    International
Tax-Managed
Equity Fund
    U.S. Equity
Dividend and
Premium Fund
    U.S.
Tax-Managed
Equity Fund
 
First $1 billion     0.81     0.85     0.75     0.70
Next $1 billion     0.73       0.77       0.68       0.63  
Next $3 billion     0.69       0.73       0.65       0.60  
Next $3 billion     0.68       0.72       0.64       0.59  
Over $8 billion     0.67       0.71       0.63       0.58  

The Trustees noted that the breakpoints were designed to share potential economies of scale, if any, with the Funds and their shareholders as assets under management reach those asset levels. The Trustees considered the amounts of assets in the Funds; the Funds’ recent share purchase and redemption activity; the information provided by the Investment Adviser relating to the costs of the services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates and their realized profits; information comparing fee rates charged by the Investment Adviser with fee rates charged to other funds in the peer groups; and the Investment Adviser’s undertaking to waive a portion of its management fee with respect to U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund and to limit certain expenses of the Funds that exceed specified levels as well as Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC’s (“Goldman Sachs”) undertaking to waive a portion of its transfer agency fee with respect to each of the Funds. Upon reviewing these matters at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees concluded that the fee breakpoints represented a means of assuring that benefits of scalability, if any, would be passed along to shareholders at the specified asset levels. They also noted that the Investment Adviser had passed along savings to shareholders of the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund and U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund, which had asset levels above at least the first breakpoint during the prior fiscal year.

Other Benefits to the Investment Adviser and Its Affiliates

The Trustees also considered the other benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds as stated above, including: (a) transfer agency fees received by Goldman Sachs; (b) brokerage and futures commissions earned by Goldman Sachs for executing securities and futures transactions on behalf of the Funds; (c) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Funds with those for other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (d) fees earned by Goldman Sachs Agency Lending (“GSAL”), an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, as securities lending agent (and fees earned by the Investment Adviser for managing the fund in which the Funds’ cash collateral is invested); (e) the Investment Adviser’s ability to leverage the infrastructure designed to service the Funds on behalf of its other clients; (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to cross-market other products and services to Fund shareholders; (g) Goldman Sachs’ retention of certain fees as Fund Distributor; (h) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate better pricing with custodians on behalf of its other clients, as a result of the relationship with the Funds; (i) the investment of cash and cash collateral in money market funds managed by the Investment Adviser that will result in increased assets under management for those money market funds; (j) the investment in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) managed by the Investment Adviser that will result in increased assets under management for those ETFs and may facilitate the development of the Investment Adviser’s ETF advisory business; and (k) the possibility that the working relationship between the Investment Adviser and the Funds’ third-party service providers may cause those service providers to be more likely to do business with other areas of Goldman Sachs. In the course of considering the foregoing, the Independent Trustees requested and received further information quantifying certain of these fall-out benefits.

 

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Other Benefits to the Funds and Their Shareholders

The Trustees also noted that the Funds receive certain other potential benefits as a result of their relationship with the Investment Adviser, including: (a) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Funds with those of other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (b) enhanced servicing from vendors due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (c) enhanced servicing from broker-dealers due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (d) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate favorable terms with derivatives counterparties on behalf of the Funds as a result of the size and reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (e) the advantages received from the Investment Adviser’s knowledge and experience gained from managing other accounts and products; (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to hire and retain qualified personnel to provide services to the Funds because of the reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (g) the Funds’ access, through the Investment Adviser, to certain firm-wide resources (e.g., proprietary risk management systems and databases), subject to certain restrictions; (h) the Funds’ ability to participate in the securities lending program administered by GSAL, as measured by the revenue received by the Funds in connection with the program; and (i) the Funds’ access to certain affiliated distribution channels. In addition, the Trustees noted the competitive nature of the mutual fund marketplace, and considered that many of the Funds’ shareholders invested in the Funds in part because of the Funds’ relationship with the Investment Adviser and that those shareholders have a general expectation that the relationship will continue.

Conclusion

In connection with their consideration of the Management Agreement, the Trustees gave weight to each of the factors described above, but did not identify any particular factor as controlling their decision. After deliberation and consideration of all of the information provided, including the factors described above, the Trustees concluded, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the management fees paid by each of the Funds were reasonable in light of the services provided to it by the Investment Adviser, the Investment Adviser’s costs and each Fund’s current and reasonably foreseeable asset levels. The Trustees unanimously concluded that the Investment Adviser’s continued management likely would benefit each Fund and its shareholders and that the Management Agreement should be approved and continued with respect to each Fund until June 30, 2022.

 

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FUNDS PROFILE

 

Goldman Sachs Funds

 

Goldman Sachs is a premier financial services firm, known since 1869 for creating thoughtful and customized investment solutions in complex global markets.

Today, the Asset Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $2.09 trillion in assets under supervision as of June 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs Asset Management has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. GSAM leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

 

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

 

Financial Square Government Fund1

 

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

 

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

 

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

 

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

 

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

 

Investor Money Market Fund3

 

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

 

Enhanced Income Fund

 

High Quality Floating Rate Fund

 

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

 

Short Duration Government Fund

 

Short Duration Bond Fund4

 

Government Income Fund

 

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

Multi-Sector

 

Bond Fund

 

Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Global Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Income Fund

 

Strategic Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

 

High Yield Municipal Fund

 

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

 

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

 

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

 

Investment Grade Credit Fund

 

U.S. Mortgages Fund

 

High Yield Fund

 

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

 

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

 

Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Fixed Income Alternatives

 

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

 

Equity Income Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Large Cap Value Fund

 

Focused Value Fund

 

Capital Growth Fund

 

Strategic Growth Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Flexible Cap Fund

 

Concentrated Growth Fund

 

Technology Opportunities Fund

 

Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

 

U.S. Equity ESG Fund5

 

Income Builder Fund

Tax-Advantaged Equity

 

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

 

International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

Equity Insights

 

Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

 

U.S. Equity Insights Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Insights Fund

 

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

 

Large Cap Value Insights Fund

 

Small Cap Value Insights Fund

 

International Small Cap Insights Fund

 

International Equity Insights Fund

 

Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

Fundamental Equity International

 

International Equity Income Fund

 

International Equity ESG Fund

 

China Equity Fund

 

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

 

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

 

Real Estate Securities Fund

 

International Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Alternative Premia Fund

 

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

 

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund

 

Global Infrastructure Fund

 

Clean Energy Income Fund

 

Defensive Equity Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

 

Global Managed Beta Fund

 

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Multi-Manager Global Equity Fund

 

Multi-Manager International Equity Fund

 

Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund

 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio

 

Multi-Manager U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund

 

Multi-Manager Real Assets Strategy Fund

 

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio

 

Growth Strategy Portfolio

 

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

 

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

 

Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio

 

Tax-Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

 

Strategic Volatility Premium Fund

 

Target Date Retirement Portfolio

 

Target Date 2025 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2030 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2035 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2040 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2045 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2050 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2055 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2060 Portfolio

 

GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund

1   You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
2    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
3    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
4    Effective after the close of business on July 29, 2021, the Goldman Sachs Short Duration Income Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Short Duration Bond Fund.
5    Effective after the close of business on August 30, 2020, the Goldman Sachs Blue Chip Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity ESG Fund.
    Financial Square FundsSM and Investor FundsSM are registered service marks of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
*   This list covers open-end funds only. Please visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to learn about our closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds.


TRUSTEES

Jessica Palmer, Chair

Dwight L. Bush

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Diana M. Daniels

Joaquin Delgado

James A. McNamara

Roy W. Templin

Gregory G. Weaver

 

OFFICERS

James A. McNamara, President

Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer

Caroline L. Kraus, Secretary

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

Distributor and Transfer Agent

 

GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.

Investment Adviser

Visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282

The reports concerning the Funds included in this shareholder report may contain certain forward-looking statements about the factors that may affect the performance of the Funds in the future. These statements are based on Fund management’s predictions and expectations concerning certain future events and their expected impact on the Funds, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors that may influence the future performance of the Funds. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in portfolio management strategies from those currently expected to be employed.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how a Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders); and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) web site at http://www.sec.gov.

The Funds will file portfolio holdings information for each month in a fiscal quarter within 60 days after the end of the relevant fiscal quarter on Form N-PORT. Portfolio holdings information for the third month of each fiscal quarter will be made available on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. Portfolio holdings information may be obtained upon request and without charge by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders).

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (‘‘Goldman Sachs’’) does not provide legal, tax or accounting advice. Any statement contained in this communication (including any attachments) concerning U.S. tax matters was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code, and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed. Clients of Goldman Sachs should obtain their own independent tax advice based on their particular circumstances.

Holdings and allocations shown are as of June 30, 2021 and may not be representative of future investments. Fund holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Goldman Sachs. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any other party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification (or the results to be obtained by the use thereof), and all such parties hereby expressly disclaim all warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any of such standard or classification. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall MSCI, S&P, any of their affiliates or any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) even if notified of the possibility of such damages.

The portfolio risk management process includes an effort to monitor and manage risk, but does not imply low risk.

This material is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus or summary prospectus, if applicable. Investors should consider a Fund’s objective, risks, and charges and expenses, and read the summary prospectus, if available, and/or the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The summary prospectus, if available, and the prospectus contain this and other information about a Fund and may be obtained from your authorized dealer or from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC by calling (retail – 1-800-526-7384) (institutional – 1-800-621-2550).

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Goldman Sachs Funds

 

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Semi-Annual Report      

June 30, 2021

 
     

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

 

 

 

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Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Fund Basics

    1  

Schedule of Investments

    4  

Financial Statements

    9  

Financial Highlights

    12  

Notes to Financial Statements

    20  

Other Information

    37  

 

     
NOT FDIC-INSURED   May Lose Value   No Bank Guarantee


FUND BASICS

 

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

as of June 30, 2021

 

  PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

     January 1, 2021–June 30, 2021      Fund Total Return
(based on NAV)1
       MSCI® ACWI Index2  
  Class A        14.09        12.30
  Class C        13.66          12.30  
  Institutional        14.29          12.30  
  Service        14.00          12.30  
  Investor        14.20          12.30  
  Class R6        14.29          12.30  
  Class R        13.93          12.30  
    Class P        14.33          12.30  
                       

 

  1    The net asset value (“NAV”) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

  2    The Fund’s benchmark is the MSCI All Country World Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (“MSCI® ACWI Index”). The MSCI® ACWI Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI® ACWI Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI ACWI captures large and mid cap representation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) and 26 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. DM countries include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the US. EM countries include: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

The returns set forth in the table above represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our web site at www.gsamfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

 

 

Effective May 24, 2021, after the close of the Reporting Period, Christopher Lvoff no longer served as a portfolio manager of the Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund (The “Fund”). Effective the same date, Siwen Wu began serving as a portfolio manager for the Fund. Neil Nuttall continues to serve as portfolio managers for the Fund.

 

 

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FUND BASICS

 

 

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3   Strategic allocation is the process of determining the areas of the global markets in which to invest, and in what long-term proportion, for each underlying fund. Our global approach attempts to generate strong long-term returns across geographies and asset classes, and is determined through a careful review of market opportunities and risk/return tradeoffs. On a monthly basis or as needed, we shift assets around the strategic allocation, over and under-weighting asset classes and countries relative to the neutral starting point, seeking to benefit from changing short-term conditions in global capital markets. This is called tactical asset allocation. The percentage shown for each weighting reflects the value of that weighting as a percentage of net assets of the Fund. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to rounding and/or the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

4    Generally, dynamic fund weightings are rebalanced approximately monthly, but they may be rebalanced more or less frequently at the discretion of the Investment Adviser based on the market environment and its macro views. The weightings in the chart above reflect the target allocations as of June 30, 2021. Actual underlying fund weighting in the Fund may differ from the figures shown above due to rounding, timing differences, and/or differences in returns of the underlying funds. The above figures are not indicative of future allocations.

 

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FUND BASICS

 

OVERALL UNDERLYING FUND WEIGHTINGS5
Percentage of Net Assets

 

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5    The Portfolio is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. The percentage shown for each underlying fund reflects the value of that underlying fund as a percentage of net assets of the Portfolio. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to rounding and/or the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

For more information about the Fund, please refer to www.GSAMFUNDS.com. There, you can learn more about the Fund’s investment strategies, holdings, and performance.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Underlying Funds(a) – 91.4%  
Equity – 32.5%  
  4,861,214     Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund – Class R6   $ 73,793,222  
  1,313,501     Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights Fund – Class R6     60,696,858  
  2,209,607     Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Insights Fund – Class R6     57,449,780  
  2,676,299     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     35,434,201  
  543,853     Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     19,774,485  
  1,118,012     Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund – Class R6     15,998,753  
  1,121,420     Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund – Class R6     14,421,464  
  1,123,478     Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund – Class R6     13,200,864  
   

 

 

 
      290,769,627  

 

 

 
Exchange Traded Funds – 58.9%      
  2,662,535     Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF     229,057,886  
  4,455,305     Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF     155,623,804  
  1,675,600     Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF     68,381,236  
  685,277     Goldman Sachs MarketBeta International Equity ETF     38,697,592  
  585,460     Goldman Sachs MarketBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF     34,360,413  
   

 

 

 
      526,120,931  

 

 

 
  TOTAL UNDERLYING FUNDS – 91.4%  
  (Cost $593,725,352)   $ 816,890,558  

 

 

 

 

Shares     Dividend
Rate
  Value  
Investment Company(a) – 5.2%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  46,397,273     0.026%   $ 46,397,273  
  (Cost $46,397,273)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 96.6%  
  (Cost $640,122,625)   $ 863,287,831  

 

 

 
 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF

    LIABILITIES – 3.4%

    30,542,936  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100%   $ 893,830,767  

 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.

(a)

  Represents an affiliated issuer.

 

 

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD

 

—Australian Dollar

CHF

 

—Swiss Franc

DKK

 

—Danish Krone

EUR

 

—Euro

GBP

 

—British Pound

HKD

 

—Hong Kong Dollar

ILS

 

—Israeli Shekel

JPY

 

—Japanese Yen

NOK

 

—Norwegian Krone

NZD

 

—New Zealand Dollar

SEK

 

—Swedish Krona

SGD

 

—Singapore Dollar

USD

 

—U.S. Dollar

Investment Abbreviations:

ETF

 

—Exchange Traded Fund

PLC

 

—Public Limited Company

 

 

4   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 

MS & Co. Int. PLC

  USD     14,468,147        JPY       1,585,000,000        09/15/21      $ 191,742  
  USD     152,005        NZD       210,000        09/15/21        5,250  
  USD     1,395,780        DKK       8,490,000        09/15/21        39,973  
  USD     366,649        NOK       3,050,000        09/15/21        12,306  
  USD     619,513        SGD       820,000        09/15/21        9,719  
  USD     184,762        ILS       600,000        09/17/21        552  
  USD     1,927,041        HKD       14,950,000        09/15/21        1,264  
  USD     18,734,962        EUR       15,330,000        09/15/21        528,594  
  USD     2,046,336        SEK       16,950,000        09/15/21        64,331  
  USD     4,187,329        AUD       5,410,000        09/15/21        128,774  
  USD     5,329,265        CHF       4,780,000        09/15/21        152,547  
    USD     8,463,694        GBP       5,975,000        09/15/21        197,043  
TOTAL                                          $ 1,332,095  

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

Description    Number of
Contracts
       Expiration
Date
       Notional
Amount
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Long position contracts:

                 

Mini MSCI EAFE Index

     203          09/17/21        $ 23,386,615        $ (611,036

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     423          09/17/21          90,703,890          1,456,090  

S&P Toronto Stock Exchange 60 Index

     50          09/16/21          9,702,323          64,845  
TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS                                     $ 909,899  

SWAP CONTRACTS — At June, 30 2021, the Fund had the following swap contracts:

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS

 

Reference Obligation/Index    Financing Rate
Paid
by the Fund(a)
  Counterparty    Termination
Date(b)
   Notional
Amount
(000s)
     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)*
 

MSGSHBC Index(c)

   0.050%   Morgan Stanley & Co.    08/26/21    $ 17,954      $ 292,144      $ 292,144  

 

  *   There are no upfront payments on the swap contracts, therefore the unrealized gain (loss) on the swap contracts is equal to their market value.
  (a)   Payments made quarterly.
  (b)   The Fund pays/receives annual coupon payments in accordance with the swap contract(s). On the termination date of the swap contract(s), the Fund will either receive from or pay to the counterparty an amount equal to the net of the accrued financing fees and the value of the reference security subtracted from the original notional cost (notional multiplied by the price change of the reference security, converted to U.S. Dollars).
  (c)   The top 50 components are shown below.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   5


GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

A basket (MSGSHBC) of common stocks

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc

   Basic Materials        481        $ 10,361          3.55

Freeport-McMoRan Inc

   Basic Materials        273          10,118          3.46  

Alcoa Corp

   Basic Materials        241          8,875          3.04  

Marathon Oil Corp

   Energy        609          8,293          2.84  

LyondellBasell Industries NV

   Basic Materials        79          8,146          2.79  

General Motors Co

   Consumer, Cyclical        132          7,819          2.68  

Devon Energy Corp

   Energy        264          7,709          2.64  

Wynn Resorts Ltd

   Consumer, Cyclical        62          7,640          2.62  

Aptiv PLC

   Consumer, Cyclical        47          7,428          2.54  

Marathon Petroleum Corp

   Energy        117          7,075          2.42  

Southwest Airlines Co

   Consumer, Cyclical        133          7,045          2.41  

Applied Materials Inc

   Technology        49          6,968          2.39  

Occidental Petroleum Corp

   Energy        221          6,909          2.36  

Delta Air Lines Inc

   Consumer, Cyclical        156          6,758          2.31  

Valero Energy Corp

   Energy        84          6,542          2.24  

Whirlpool Corp

   Consumer, Cyclical        28          6,054          2.07  

Lam Research Corp

   Technology        9          6,040          2.07  

United Rentals Inc

   Consumer, Non-cyclical        19          5,968          2.04  

NXP Semiconductors NV

   Technology        29          5,917          2.03  

Stanley Black & Decker Inc

   Industrial        28          5,766          1.97  

Parker-Hannifin Corp

   Industrial        18          5,596          1.92  

Eastman Chemical Co

   Basic Materials        47          5,481          1.88  

Micron Technology Inc

   Technology        64          5,412          1.85  

Advanced Micro Devices Inc

   Technology        57          5,356          1.83  

Williams Cos Inc/The

   Energy        199          5,282          1.81  

Halliburton Co

   Energy        227          5,257          1.80  

Microchip Technology Inc

   Technology        34          5,058          1.73  

ON Semiconductor Corp

   Technology        120          4,585          1.57  

TE Connectivity Ltd

   Industrial        33          4,423          1.51  

JetBlue Airways Corp

   Consumer, Cyclical        258          4,329          1.48  

BorgWarner Inc

   Consumer, Cyclical        86          4,189          1.43  

Under Armour Inc

   Consumer, Cyclical        196          4,140          1.42  

TransDigm Group Inc

   Industrial        6          3,841          1.31  

ONEOK Inc

   Energy        67          3,741          1.28  

Teradyne Inc

   Technology        28          3,728          1.28  

Hess Corp

   Energy        41          3,596          1.23  

Masco Corp

   Industrial        57          3,344          1.14  

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd

   Basic Materials        103          3,133          1.07  

CDW Corp/DE

   Communications        17          3,007          1.03  

Harley-Davidson Inc

   Consumer, Cyclical        65          2,979          1.02  

Polaris Inc

   Consumer, Cyclical        21          2,941          1.01  

Baker Hughes Co

   Energy        120          2,755          0.94  

Aramark

   Consumer, Cyclical        71          2,653          0.91  

Brunswick Corp/DE

   Consumer, Cyclical        26          2,625          0.90  

Boyd Gaming Corp

   Consumer, Cyclical        40          2,436          0.83  

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc

   Industrial        24          2,418          0.83  

Eagle Materials Inc

   Industrial        17          2,400          0.82  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp

   Industrial        29          2,357          0.81  

Leggett & Platt Inc

   Consumer, Cyclical        43          2,223          0.76  

Murphy Oil Corp

   Energy        93          2,174          0.74  

 

6   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

PURCHASED AND WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At June 30, 2021, the Fund had the following purchased and written options:

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON FUTURES

 

Description    Exercise
Price
   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Market
Value
     Premiums
Paid (Received)
by Fund
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Purchased option contracts

 

Calls

 

Eurodollar Futures

   $97.75      03/13/2023        118      $ 295,000      $ 488,225      $ 519,747      $ (31,522

Eurodollar Futures

   97.75      06/19/2023        127        317,500        488,950        517,923        (28,973

Eurodollar Futures

   99.00      12/19/2022        558        1,395,000        795,150        794,603        547  
TOTAL                    803      $ 2,007,500      $ 1,772,325      $ 1,832,273      $ (59,948

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON EQUITIES CONTRACTS

 

Description    Exercise
Price
   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Market
Value
    Premiums
Paid (Received)
by Fund
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Written option contracts

 

Calls

 

S&P 500 Index

   $4,290.00      07/30/2021        (2   $ (200   $ (12,070   $ (7,525   $ (4,545

S&P 500 Index

   4,300.00      07/07/2021        (9     (900     (16,020     (20,131     4,111  

S&P 500 Index

   4,315.00      07/21/2021        (10     (1,000     (31,500     (19,859     (11,641

S&P 500 Index

   4,320.00      07/14/2021        (9     (900     (17,145     (15,814     (1,331

S&P 500 Index

   4,330.00      07/30/2021        (6     (600     (21,870     (22,435     565  

S&P 500 Index

   4,335.00      07/30/2021        (1     (100     (3,390     (2,209     (1,181

S&P 500 Index

   4,340.00      07/30/2021        (3     (300     (9,435     (9,508     73  

S&P 500 Index

   4,345.00      07/30/2021        (1     (100     (2,915     (2,506     (409

S&P 500 Index

   4,355.00      07/30/2021        (8     (800     (19,920     (18,593     (1,327

S&P 500 Index

   4,360.00      07/28/2021        (9     (900     (18,315     (16,803     (1,512

S&P 500 Index

   4,360.00      07/30/2021        (8     (800     (18,360     (16,992     (1,368

S&P 500 Index

   4,365.00      07/30/2021        (8     (800     (16,880     (15,651     (1,229

S&P 500 Index

   4,370.00      07/30/2021        (8     (800     (15,480     (14,432     (1,048

S&P 500 Index

   4,375.00      07/30/2021        (8     (800     (14,160     (13,220     (940

S&P 500 Index

   4,375.00      08/31/2021        (2     (200     (9,420     (6,572     (2,848

S&P 500 Index

   4,380.00      08/31/2021        (1     (100     (4,500     (4,315     (185

S&P 500 Index

   4,390.00      08/31/2021        (1     (100     (4,080     (3,479     (601

S&P 500 Index

   4,410.00      08/31/2021        (3     (300     (10,035     (9,453     (582
                     (97   $ (9,700   $ (245,495   $ (219,497   $ (25,998

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   7


GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON EQUITIES CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Description    Exercise
Price
   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Market
Value
    Premiums
Paid (Received)
by Fund
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Puts

 

S&P 500 Index

   $3,960.00      07/30/2021        (2   $ (200   $ (2,260   $ (22,054   $ 19,794  

S&P 500 Index

   3,980.00      07/30/2021        (1     (100     (1,225     (11,249     10,024  

S&P 500 Index

   4,045.00      07/30/2021        (2     (200     (3,160     (13,579     10,419  

S&P 500 Index

   4,075.00      07/30/2021        (3     (300     (5,370     (17,469     12,099  

S&P 500 Index

   4,080.00      08/31/2021        (1     (100     (4,465     (7,987     3,522  

S&P 500 Index

   4,105.00      08/31/2021        (1     (100     (4,820     (7,183     2,363  

S&P 500 Index

   4,110.00      08/31/2021        (2     (200     (9,790     (13,406     3,616  

S&P 500 Index

   4,115.00      07/30/2021        (2     (200     (4,250     (11,268     7,018  

S&P 500 Index

   4,145.00      07/30/2021        (1     (100     (2,425     (4,874     2,449  

S&P 500 Index

   4,150.00      07/07/2021        (9     (900     (1,170     (32,771     31,601  

S&P 500 Index

   4,155.00      07/30/2021        (1     (100     (2,540     (4,501     1,961  

S&P 500 Index

   4,170.00      07/14/2021        (9     (900     (7,784     (31,395     23,611  

S&P 500 Index

   4,170.00      07/21/2021        (10     (1,000     (16,200     (33,288     17,088  

S&P 500 Index

   4,175.00      08/31/2021        (3     (300     (17,970     (18,335     365  

S&P 500 Index

   4,210.00      07/30/2021        (8     (800     (26,400     (27,830     1,430  

S&P 500 Index

   4,215.00      07/30/2021        (8     (800     (27,040     (28,654     1,614  

S&P 500 Index

   4,220.00      07/30/2021        (8     (800     (27,720     (29,204     1,484  

S&P 500 Index

   4,225.00      07/28/2021        (9     (900     (28,890     (30,709     1,819  

S&P 500 Index

   4,225.00      07/30/2021        (8     (800     (28,440     (29,982     1,542  

S&P 500 Index

   4,230.00      07/30/2021        (8     (800     (29,240     (30,832     1,592  
                     (96   $ (9,600   $ (251,159   $ (406,570   $ 155,411  
TOTAL                    (193   $ (19,300   $ (496,654   $ (626,067   $ 129,413  

 

 

Abbreviations:

MS & Co. Int. PLC

 

—Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

 

 

8   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

           
  Assets:  
 

Investments in Affiliated Funds, at value (cost $640,122,625)

  $  863,287,831  
 

Purchased options, at value (premium paid $1,832,273)

    1,772,325  
 

Cash

    16,364,313  
 

Foreign currencies, at value (cost $62,121)

    58,594  
 

Unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    1,332,095  
 

Unrealized gain on swap contracts

    292,144  
 

Receivables:

 
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(a)

    12,690,847  
 

Investments sold

    2,547,969  
 

Dividends

    377,009  
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    31,234  
 

Fund shares sold

    5,637  
 

Other assets

    64,555  
  Total assets     898,824,553  
   
  Liabilities:  
 

Written option contracts, at value (premium received $626,067)

    496,654  
 

Variation margin on futures contracts

    35,614  
 

Payables:

 
 

Investments purchased

    2,308,515  
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(b)

    1,580,000  
 

Fund shares redeemed

    169,157  
 

Management fees

    111,246  
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

    93,746  
 

Accrued expenses

    198,854  
  Total liabilities     4,993,786  
   
  Net Assets:  
 

Paid-in capital

    623,604,986  
 

Total distributable earnings

    270,225,781  
    NET ASSETS   $ 893,830,767  
   

Net Assets:

   
   

Class A

  $ 183,284,772  
   

Class C

    11,029,470  
   

Institutional

    15,919,934  
   

Service

    303,331  
   

Investor

    5,541,558  
   

Class R6

    519,859,635  
   

Class R

    6,341,464  
   

Class P

    151,550,603  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 893,830,767  
   

Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value (unlimited number of shares authorized):

   
   

Class A

    7,518,958  
   

Class C

    468,286  
   

Institutional

    643,781  
   

Service

    12,457  
   

Investor

    230,410  
   

Class R6

    21,017,491  
   

Class R

    262,787  
   

Class P

    6,124,092  
   

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:(c)

   
   

Class A

    $24.38  
   

Class C

    23.55  
   

Institutional

    24.73  
   

Service

    24.35  
   

Investor

    24.05  
   

Class R6

    24.73  
   

Class R

    24.13  
   

Class P

    24.75  

 

  (a)   Includes segregated cash of $5,584,285 and $7,106,562 relating to initial margin requirements and/or collateral on futures and options transactions, respectively.
  (b)   Includes segregated cash of $390,000 and $1,190,000 relating to initial margin requirements and/or collateral on swaps and forward foreign currency transactions, respectively.
  (c)   Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares is $25.80. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge, assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current net asset value (“NAV”) or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   9


GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

              
  Investment income:  
 

Dividends from Affiliated Funds

  $ 5,126,768  
 

Interest

    298  
  Total investment income     5,127,066  
   
  Expenses:  
 

Management fees

    647,906  
 

Distribution and Service (12b-1) fees(a)

    277,845  
 

Transfer Agency fees(a)

    249,646  
 

Professional fees

    51,525  
 

Registration fees

    40,556  
 

Printing and mailing costs

    39,511  
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    38,167  
 

Service fees — Class C

    15,003  
 

Trustee fees

    9,980  
 

Shareholder Administration fees — Service Class

    354  
 

Other

    12,699  
  Total expenses     1,383,192  
 

Less — expense reductions

    (178,037
  Net expenses     1,205,155  
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME     3,921,911  
   
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):  
 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

 

Affiliated Funds

    7,262,734  
 

Purchased options

    419,582  
 

Futures contracts

    19,878,858  
 

Written options

    2,937,469  
 

Swap contracts

    509,711  
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    (174,566
 

Foreign currency transactions

    (3,099
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

 

 

Affiliated Funds

    81,776,135  
 

Purchased options

    (966,724
 

Futures contracts

    (1,979,392
 

Written options

    4,083  
 

Swap contracts

    292,144  
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    2,172,454  
 

Foreign currency translation

    2,353  
  Net realized and unrealized gain     112,131,742  
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 116,053,653  

 

  (a)   Class specific Distribution and/or (12b-1) Service and Transfer Agency fees were as follows:

 

 Distribution and/or (12b-1) Service Fees       Transfer Agency Fees  

Class A

    

Class C

    

Service

    

Class R

    

Class A

    

Class C

    

Institutional

    

Service

    

Investor

    

Class R6

    

Class R

    

Class P

 
$ 217,487      $ 45,011      $ 354      $ 14,993      $ 131,492      $ 8,933      $ 2,993      $ 57      $ 3,929      $ 76,496      $ 4,525      $ 21,221  

 

10   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

        For the
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
  From operations:  
 

Net investment income

  $ 3,921,911      $ 9,397,445  
 

Net realized gain

    30,830,689        13,860,434  
 

Net change in unrealized gain

    81,301,053        71,268,212  
  Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     116,053,653        94,526,091  
      
  Distributions to shareholders:  
 

From distributable earnings:

    
 

Class A Shares

           (3,838,747
 

Class C Shares

           (223,898
 

Institutional Shares

           (368,684
 

Service Shares

           (5,799
 

Investor Shares

           (125,539
 

Class R6 Shares

           (12,747,997
 

Class R Shares

           (117,416
 

Class P Shares

           (3,401,510
  Total distributions to shareholders            (20,829,590
      
  From share transactions:  
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    17,210,310        40,734,037  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

           20,421,928  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (66,097,835      (117,245,793
  Net decrease in net assets resulting from share transactions     (48,887,525      (56,089,828
  TOTAL INCREASE     67,166,128        17,606,673  
      
  Net assets:  
 

Beginning of period

    826,664,639        809,057,966  
 

End of period

  $ 893,830,767      $ 826,664,639  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   11


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Financial Highlights

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 21.36     $ 19.32     $ 16.26     $ 18.84     $ 15.25     $ 14.44  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.07       0.18       0.29       0.20       0.16       0.16  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.95       2.36       3.86       (2.35     3.80       0.83  
 

Total from investment operations

    3.02       2.54       4.15       (2.15     3.96       0.99  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.18     (0.27     (0.43     (0.37     (0.18
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.32     (0.82                  
 

Total distributions

          (0.50     (1.09     (0.43     (0.37     (0.18
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 24.38     $ 21.36     $ 19.32     $ 16.26     $ 18.84     $ 15.25  
  Total return(c)     14.09     13.15     25.66     (11.40 )%      25.96     6.81
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 183,285     $ 166,449     $ 162,028     $ 135,758     $ 137,276     $ 124,514  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.55 %(e)      0.57     0.58     0.58     0.59     0.59
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.60 %(e)      0.64     0.66     0.66     0.67     0.69
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    0.64 %(e)      0.98     1.56     1.09     0.93     1.12
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    1     12     40     11     53     39

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

12   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 20.71     $ 18.74     $ 15.77     $ 18.01     $ 14.58     $ 13.82  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)(b)

    (0.03     0.02       0.10       (0.05     0.01       0.05  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.87       2.28       3.77       (2.12     3.65       0.78  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.84       2.30       3.87       (2.17     3.66       0.83  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.01     (0.08     (0.07     (0.23     (0.07
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.32     (0.82                  
 

Total distributions

          (0.33     (0.90     (0.07     (0.23     (0.07
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 23.55     $ 20.71     $ 18.74     $ 15.77     $ 18.01     $ 14.58  
  Total return(c)     13.66     12.29     24.72     (12.04 )%      25.08     5.95
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 11,029     $ 13,716     $ 17,348     $ 23,020     $ 68,315     $ 75,027  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    1.30 %(e)      1.32     1.33     1.33     1.34     1.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    1.34 %(e)      1.39     1.41     1.40     1.42     1.44
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(b)

    (0.26 )%(e)      0.13     0.58     (0.29 )%      0.08     0.33
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    1     12     40     11     53     39

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   13


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 21.63     $ 19.55     $ 16.43     $ 19.01     $ 15.38     $ 14.57  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.12       0.23       0.34       0.09       0.24       0.23  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.98       2.42       3.93       (2.20     3.83       0.82  
 

Total from investment operations

    3.10       2.65       4.27       (2.11     4.07       1.05  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.25     (0.33     (0.47     (0.44     (0.24
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.32     (0.82                  
 

Total distributions

          (0.57     (1.15     (0.47     (0.44     (0.24
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 24.73     $ 21.63     $ 19.55     $ 16.43     $ 19.01     $ 15.38  
  Total return(c)     14.29     13.56     26.18     (11.07 )%      26.48     7.18
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 15,920     $ 14,179     $ 13,423     $ 16,974     $ 155,828     $ 119,108  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.19 %(e)      0.19     0.20     0.19     0.20     0.19
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.23 %(e)      0.26     0.28     0.26     0.28     0.29
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    1.01 %(e)      1.25     1.82     0.47     1.40     1.55
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    1     12     40     11     53     39

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

14   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Service Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 21.35     $ 19.30     $ 16.20     $ 18.75     $ 15.19     $ 14.39  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.06       0.15       0.21       0.15       0.16       0.15  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.94       2.37       3.89       (2.31     3.76       0.81  
 

Total from investment operations

    3.00       2.52       4.10       (2.16     3.92       0.96  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.15     (0.18     (0.39     (0.36     (0.16
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.32     (0.82                  
 

Total distributions

          (0.47     (1.00     (0.39     (0.36     (0.16
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 24.35     $ 21.35     $ 19.30     $ 16.20     $ 18.75     $ 15.19  
  Total return(c)     14.00     13.04     25.49     (11.48 )%      25.79     6.66
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 303     $ 269     $ 380     $ 543     $ 684     $ 470  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.69 %(e)      0.69     0.70     0.69     0.69     0.69
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.73 %(e)      0.76     0.78     0.77     0.78     0.79
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    0.51 %(e)      0.79     1.16     0.80     0.91     1.01
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    1     12     40     11     53     39

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   15


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Investor Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 21.05     $ 19.04     $ 16.03     $ 18.58     $ 15.03     $ 14.25  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.10       0.23       0.30       0.24       0.18       0.21  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.90       2.33       3.84       (2.32     3.78       0.79  
 

Total from investment operations

    3.00       2.56       4.14       (2.08     3.96       1.00  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.23     (0.31     (0.47     (0.41     (0.22
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.32     (0.82                  
 

Total distributions

          (0.55     (1.13     (0.47     (0.41     (0.22
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 24.05     $ 21.05     $ 19.04     $ 16.03     $ 18.58     $ 15.03  
  Total return(c)     14.20     13.44     25.97     (11.18 )%      26.35     6.99
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 5,542     $ 4,908     $ 4,517     $ 5,703     $ 5,481     $ 5,663  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.30 %(e)      0.32     0.33     0.33     0.34     0.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.35 %(e)      0.39     0.41     0.41     0.42     0.44
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    0.89 %(e)      1.24     1.66     1.28     1.07     1.47
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    1     12     40     11     53     39

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

16   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 21.63     $ 19.55     $ 16.44     $ 19.04     $ 15.37     $ 14.57  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.12       0.25       0.49       1.61       0.12       0.24  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.98       2.40       3.78       (3.71     3.96       0.80  
 

Total from investment operations

    3.10       2.65       4.27       (2.10     4.08       1.04  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.25     (0.34     (0.50     (0.41     (0.24
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.32     (0.82                  
 

Total distributions

          (0.57     (1.16     (0.50     (0.41     (0.24
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 24.73     $ 21.63     $ 19.55     $ 16.44     $ 19.04     $ 15.37  
  Total return(c)     14.29     13.57     26.14     (11.00 )%      26.54     7.12
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 519,860     $ 490,832     $ 478,073     $ 4,485     $ 13     $ 10  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.18 %(e)      0.18     0.19     0.18     0.18     0.19
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.22 %(e)      0.25     0.26     0.32     0.24     0.28
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    1.00 %(e)      1.36     2.55     9.20     0.66     1.63
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    1     12     40     11     53     39

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   17


GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
        2020     2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 21.17     $ 19.15     $ 16.13     $ 18.69     $ 15.15     $ 14.37  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.04       0.13       0.24       0.14       0.19       0.16  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.92       2.34       3.82       (2.32     3.70       0.78  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.96       2.47       4.06       (2.18     3.89       0.94  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.13     (0.22     (0.38     (0.35     (0.16
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.32     (0.82                  
 

Total distributions

          (0.45     (1.04     (0.38     (0.35     (0.16
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 24.13     $ 21.17     $ 19.15     $ 16.13     $ 18.69     $ 15.15  
  Total return(c)     13.93     12.88     25.36     (11.63 )%      25.70     6.49
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 6,341     $ 5,700     $ 5,922     $ 4,938     $ 5,910     $ 2,031  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.80 %(e)      0.82     0.83     0.83     0.84     0.84
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.85 %(e)      0.89     0.91     0.91     0.92     0.94
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(b)

    0.39 %(e)      0.70     1.31     0.77     1.06     1.10
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    1     12     40     11     53     39

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31, 2018(a)
 
        2020     2019  
  Per Share Data        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 21.64     $ 19.56     $ 16.44     $ 19.43  
 

Net investment income(b)(c)

    0.12       0.26       0.37       0.31  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.99       2.39       3.91       (2.80
 

Total from investment operations

    3.11       2.65       4.28       (2.49
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

          (0.25     (0.34     (0.50
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.32     (0.82      
 

Total distributions

          (0.57     (1.16     (0.50
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 24.75     $ 21.64     $ 19.56     $ 16.44  
  Total return(d)     14.33     13.57     26.19     (12.80 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 151,551     $ 130,610     $ 127,367     $ 103,074  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.18 %(f)      0.18     0.19     0.18 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.22 %(f)      0.25     0.27     0.27 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(c)

    1.02 %(f)      1.37     1.96     2.33 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    1     12     40     11

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust includes the Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund (the “Fund”). The Fund is a diversified fund and currently offers eight classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares.

Class A Shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class C Shares are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00%, which is imposed on redemptions made within 12 months of purchase. Institutional, Service, Investor, Class R6 and Class R and Class P Shares are not subject to a sales charge.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”), serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to a management agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Trust.

The Fund is expected to invest in a diversified portfolio of global equity asset classes. Such investments may include underlying funds (including exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”)) (collectively, the “Underlying Funds”), futures, forwards, options, swaps and other instruments with similar economic exposures. The Fund may invest in Underlying Funds that currently exist or that may become available for investment in the future for which GSAM or an affiliate now or in the future acts as investment adviser or principal underwriter.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and require management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions. The Fund is an investment company under GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies.

A.  Investment Valuation — The valuation policy of the Fund and Underlying Funds is to value investments at fair value.

B.  Investment Income and Investments — Investment income includes interest income, dividend income and securities lending income, if any. Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recognized on ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, as soon as such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost. Investment transactions are recorded on the following business day for daily net asset value (“NAV”) calculations. Investment income is recorded net of any foreign withholding taxes, less any amounts reclaimable. The Fund may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and is payable upon sale of such investments. Income distributions are recognized as capital gains or income in the financial statements in accordance with the character that is distributed.

For derivative contracts, realized gains and losses are recorded upon settlement of the contract. Upfront payments, if any, are made or received upon entering into a swap agreement and are reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Upfront payments are recognized over the contract’s term/event as realized gains or losses, with the exception of forward starting swap contracts whose realized gains or losses are recognized from the effective start date.

C.  Class Allocations and Expenses — Investment income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), if any, and non-class specific expenses of the Fund are allocated daily based upon the proportion of net assets of each class. Non-class specific expenses directly incurred by the Fund are charged to the Fund, while such expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated across the Fund on a straight-line and/or pro-rata basis depending upon the nature of the expenses. Class specific expenses, where applicable, are borne by the respective share classes and include Distribution and Service, Transfer Agency and Service and Shareholder Administration fees. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of the Fund and do not include any expenses associated with the Underlying Funds. Because the Underlying Funds have varied expense and fee levels and the Fund may own different proportions of the Underlying Funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund will vary.

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

D.  Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, the Fund is not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gains distributions, if any, are declared and paid at least annually.

Net capital losses, if any, are carried forward to future fiscal years and may be used to the extent allowed by the Code to offset any future capital gains. Losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. Utilization of capital loss carryforwards will reduce the requirement of future capital gains distributions.

The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial reporting purposes is determined in accordance with federal income tax rules, which may differ from GAAP. The source of the Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from distributable earnings or capital. Certain components of the Fund’s net assets on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities reflect permanent GAAP/tax differences based on the appropriate tax character.

E. Foreign Currency Translation — The accounting records and reporting currency of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rates at the close of each business day. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments is included within net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments. Changes in the value of other assets and liabilities as a result of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates are included in the Statement of Operations within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars on the date the transaction occurred, the effects of which are included within net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS   

U.S. GAAP defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price); the Fund’s policy is to use the market approach. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The Level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls shall be determined based on the lowest Level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The levels used for classifying investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these investments. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2 — Quoted prices in markets that are not active or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, volatility and credit spreads), either directly or indirectly;

Level 3 — Prices or valuations that require significant unobservable inputs (including GSAM’s assumptions in determining fair value measurement).

The Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) has approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Fund, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Trustees have delegated to GSAM day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Fund’s investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

A.  Level 1 and Level 2 Fair Value Investments — The valuation techniques and significant inputs used in determining the fair values for investments classified as Level 1 and Level 2 are as follows:

Underlying Funds (including Money Market Funds) — Underlying Funds include other investment companies and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). Investments in the Underlying Funds (except ETFs) are valued at the NAV per share on the day of valuation. ETFs are valued daily at the last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which the investment is traded. Because the Fund invests in Underlying Funds that fluctuate in value, the Fund’s shares will correspondingly fluctuate in value. To the extent these investments are actively traded, they are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, otherwise they are generally classified as Level 2. For information regarding an Underlying Fund’s accounting policies and investment holdings, please see the Underlying Fund’s shareholder report.

Derivative Contracts — A derivative is an instrument whose value is derived from underlying assets, indices, reference rates or a combination of these factors. The Fund enters into derivative transactions to hedge against changes in interest rates, securities prices, and/or currency exchange rates, to increase total return, or to gain access to certain markets or attain exposure to other underliers. For financial reporting purposes, cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of the Fund and cash collateral received, if any, is reported separately on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as receivables/payables for collateral on certain derivatives contracts. Non-cash collateral pledged by the Fund, if any, is noted in the Schedule of Investments.

Exchange-traded derivatives, including futures and options contracts, are generally valued at the last sale or settlement price on the exchange where they are principally traded. Exchange-traded options without settlement prices are generally valued at the midpoint of the bid and ask prices on the exchange where they are principally traded (or, in the absence of two-way trading, at the last bid price for long positions and the last ask price for short positions). Exchange-traded derivatives typically fall within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) and centrally cleared derivatives are valued using market transactions and other market evidence, including market-based inputs to models, calibration to market-clearing transactions, broker or dealer quotations, or other alternative pricing sources. Where models are used, the selection of a particular model to value OTC and centrally cleared derivatives depends upon the contractual terms of, and specific risks inherent in, the instrument, as well as the availability of pricing information in the market. Valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility, voluntary and involuntary prepayment rates, loss severity rates and correlations of such inputs. For OTC and centrally cleared derivatives that trade in liquid markets, model inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment. OTC and centrally cleared derivatives are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy when significant inputs are corroborated by market evidence.

i.  Forward Contracts — A forward contract is a contract between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a future date. A forward contract settlement can occur on a cash or delivery basis. Forward contracts are marked-to-market daily using independent vendor prices, and the change in value, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Cash and certain investments may be used to collateralize forward contracts.

A forward foreign currency exchange contract is a forward contract in which the Fund agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of one currency for another, at a pre-determined price at a future date. All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked to market daily by using the outright forward rates or interpolating based upon maturity dates, where available. Non-deliverable forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled with the counterparty in cash without the delivery of foreign currency.

ii.  Futures Contracts — Futures contracts are contracts to buy or sell a standardized quantity of a specified commodity or security. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund deposits cash or securities in an account on behalf of the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments are made or received by the Fund equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable with a corresponding offset to unrealized gains or losses.

iii.  Options — When the Fund writes call or put options, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written. Swaptions are options on swap contracts.

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

Upon the purchase of a call option or a put option by the Fund, the premium paid is recorded as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option. Certain options may be purchased with premiums to be determined on a future date. The premiums for these options are based upon implied volatility parameters at specified terms.

iv.  Swap Contracts — Bilateral swap contracts are agreements in which the Fund and a counterparty agree to exchange periodic payments on a specified notional amount or make a net payment upon termination. Bilateral swap transactions are privately negotiated in the OTC market and payments are settled through direct payments between the Fund and the counterparty. By contrast, certain swap transactions are subject to mandatory central clearing. These swaps are executed through a derivatives clearing member (“DCM”), acting in an agency capacity, and submitted to a central counterparty (“CCP”) (“centrally cleared swaps”), in which case all payments are settled with the CCP through the DCM. Swaps are marked-to-market daily using pricing vendor quotations, counterparty or clearinghouse prices or model prices, and the change in value, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Upon entering into a swap contract, the Fund is required to satisfy an initial margin requirement by delivering cash or securities to the counterparty (or in some cases, segregated in a triparty account on behalf of the counterparty), which can be adjusted by any mark-to-market gains or losses pursuant to bilateral or centrally cleared arrangements. For centrally cleared swaps the daily change in valuation, if any, is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin.

A total return swap is an agreement that gives the Fund the right to receive or pay the appreciation or depreciation, as applicable, in the value of a specified security, an index, a basket of securities or indices or other instrument in return for a fee paid to the counterparty, which will typically be an agreed upon interest rate. If the underlying asset declines in value over the term of the swap, the Fund may also be required to pay the dollar value of that decline to the counterparty.

B.  Level 3 Fair Value Investments — To the extent that significant inputs to valuation models and other alternative pricing sources are unobservable, or if quotations are not readily available, or if GSAM believes that such quotations do not accurately reflect fair value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may be determined under Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees. GSAM, consistent with its procedures and applicable regulatory guidance, may make an adjustment to the most recent valuation prices of either domestic or foreign securities in light of significant events to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities at the time of determining the Fund’s NAV. To the extent investments are valued using single source broker quotations obtained directly from the broker or passed through from third party pricing vendors, such investments are classified as Level 3 investments.

C.  Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Fund’s investments and derivatives classified in the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2021:

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets

 

Underlying Funds

 

Equity

   $ 290,769,627        $                 —        $                 —  

Exchange Traded Funds

     526,120,931                    

Investment Company

     46,397,273                    
Total    $ 863,287,831        $        $  

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

Derivative Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(a)

   $        $     1,332,095        $                 —  

Futures Contracts(a)

         1,520,935                    

Total Return Swap Contracts(a)

              292,144           

Options Purchased Contracts

     1,772,325                    
Total    $ 3,293,260        $ 1,624,239        $  
Liabilities

 

Futures Contracts(a)

   $ (611,036      $        $  

Written Option Contracts

     (496,654                  
Total    $ (1,107,690      $        $  

 

(a)   Amount shown represents unrealized gain (loss) at period end.

For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Schedule of Investments.

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES

The following table sets forth, by certain risk types, the gross value of derivative contracts (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) as of June 30, 2021. These instruments were used as part of the Fund’s investment strategies and to obtain and/or manage exposure related to the risks below. The values in the tables below exclude the effects of cash collateral received or posted pursuant to these derivative contracts, and therefore are not representative of the Fund’s net exposure.

 

Risk    Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
   Assets      Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
   Liabilities  

Interest

   Purchased options, at value    $ 1,772,325         $  

Equity

   Variation margin on future contracts; Receivable for unrealized gain on swap contracts      1,813,079 (a)     Written options, at value; Variation margin on future contracts      (1,107,690) (a) 

Currency

   Receivable for unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      1,332,095            
Total         $ 4,917,499           $ (1,107,690)  

 

(a)   Includes unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts described in the Additional Investment Information sections of the Schedule of Investments. Only the variation margin as of June 30, 2021 is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table sets forth, by certain risk types, the Fund’s gains (losses) related to these derivatives and their indicative volumes for the six months ended June 30, 2021. These gains (losses) should be considered in the context that these derivative contracts may have been executed to create investment opportunities and/or economically hedge certain investments, and

 

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4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

accordingly, certain gains (losses) on such derivative contracts may offset certain (losses) gains attributable to investments. These gains (losses) are included in “Net realized gain (loss)” or “Net change in unrealized gain (loss)” on the Statement of Operations:

 

Risk    Statement of Operations   

Net Realized

Gain (Loss)

    Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 
Interest    Net realized gain (loss) from purchased options /Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on purchased options    $ 419,582     $ (966,724
Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts, swaps contracts and written options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts, swaps contracts and written options      23,326,038       (1,683,165
Currency    Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency exchange contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      (174,566     2,172,454  
Total         $ 23,571,054     $ (477,435

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the relevant values for each derivative type was as follows:

 

Average Number of Contracts, Notional Amounts(a)  
Futures
contracts
     Forward
contracts
     Swap
Agreements
       Purchased
Options
       Written
Options
 
737      $61,645,594      $ 14,227,531          910,000          23,250  

 

(a)   Amounts disclosed represent average number of contracts for futures contracts, notional amounts for forward contracts, swap agreements, purchased options and written options, based on absolute values, which is indicative of volume for this derivative type, for the months that the Fund held such derivatives during the period ended June 30, 2021.

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

A.  Management Agreement — Under the Agreement, GSAM manages the Fund, subject to the general supervision of the Trustees.

As compensation for the services rendered pursuant to the Agreement, the assumption of the expenses related thereto and administration of the Fund’s business affairs, including providing facilities, GSAM is entitled to a management fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets of 0.15% for the Fund.

B.  Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Plans — The Trust, on behalf of Class A and Class R Shares of the Fund, has adopted Distribution and Service Plans subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Service Plans, Goldman Sachs, which serves as distributor (the “Distributor”), is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution services and personal and account maintenance services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers. These fees are equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A or Class R Shares of the Fund, as applicable, as set forth below.

The Trust, on behalf of Class C Shares of the Fund, has adopted a Distribution Plan subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution Plan, Goldman Sachs as Distributor is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers. These fees are equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares of the Fund, as set forth below.

The Trust, on behalf of Service Shares of the Fund, has adopted a Service Plan subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act to allow Service Shares to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing personal and account maintenance services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service Plan provides for compensation to the service

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Service Shares of the Fund, as set forth below.

 

     Distribution and/or Service Plan Rates  
      Class A*      Class C      Class R*      Service  

Distribution and/or Service Plan

     0.25      0.75      0.50      0.25

 

*   With respect to Class A and Class R Shares, the Distributor at its discretion may use compensation for distribution services paid under the Distribution and/or Service Plan to compensate service organizations for personal and account maintenance services and expenses as long as such total compensation does not exceed the maximum cap on “service fees” imposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

C.  Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Fund pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class A Shares’ front end sales charge and Class C Shares’ CDSC. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs retained $3,085 of the front end sales charges and $321 of the CDSC for this Fund.

D.  Service and/or Shareholder Administration Plan — The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has adopted a Service Plan to allow Class C Shares and a Shareholder Administration Plan to allow Service Shares, respectively, to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing varying levels of personal and account maintenance or shareholder administration services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service and Shareholder Administration Plans each provide for compensation to the service organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C or Service Shares of the Fund, respectively.

E.  Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Fund for a fee pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.16% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares; 0.03% of the average daily net assets of Class R6 and P Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional and Service Shares.

E.  Other Expense Agreements and Affiliated Transactions — GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Fund (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees and shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Fund is not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. The Other Expense limitation as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets for the Fund is 0.004%. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2022, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees. In addition, the Fund has entered into certain offset arrangements with the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Fund’s expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were $178,037.

F.  Line of Credit Facility — As of June 30, 2021, the Fund participated in a $1,000,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the “facility”) together with other funds of the Trust and certain registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or its affiliates. This facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes, or to allow for an orderly liquidation of securities to meet redemption requests. The interest rate on borrowings is based on the federal funds rate. The facility also requires a fee to be paid by the Fund based on the amount of the commitment that has not been utilized. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 26, 2021, the facility was $700,000,000.

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

G.  Other Transactions with Affiliates — The Fund invests primarily in Class R6 Shares of the Underlying Funds (except certain Underlying Funds that are ETFs). These Underlying Funds are considered to be affiliated with the Fund. The table below shows the transactions in and earnings from investments in these Underlying Funds for the six months ended June 30, 2021 (in thousands):

 

Underlying Funds    Market Value
as of
12/31/2020
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sales
    Net
Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
     Market Value
as of
6/30/2021
     Shares
as of
6/30/2021
     Dividend
Income
 

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF

   $ 67,905      $ 2,231      $ (6,212   $ 1,260      $ 3,197      $ 68,381        1,676      $ 341  

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF

     144,159               (2,242     458        13,249        155,624        4,455        2,018  

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF

     211,584               (11,130     3,540        25,064        229,058        2,663        1,227  

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund — Class R6

     31,286                            4,148        35,434        2,676         

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund — Institutional Shares

     44,437        66,016        (64,056                   46,397        46,397        7  

Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund — Class R6

     13,081        128        (46            1,258        14,421        1,121        193  

Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund — Class R6

     11,400        106        (18     13        1,700        13,201        1,124        173  

Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund — Class R6

     66,793                            7,000        73,793        4,861         

Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund — Class R6

     14,165                            1,834        15,999        1,118         

Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights Fund — Class R6

     52,882                            7,815        60,697        1,314         

Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Insights Fund — Class R6

     52,758        360        (5,000     996        8,336        57,450        2,210        540  

Goldman Sachs MarketBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF

     32,094                            2,266        34,360        585        103  

Goldman Sachs MarketBeta International Equity ETF

     36,046                            2,652        38,698        685        525  

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund — Class R6

     19,022               (3,500     996        3,257        19,775        544         

Total

   $ 797,612      $ 68,841      $ (92,204   $ 7,263      $ 81,776      $ 863,288               $ 5,127  

As of June 30, 2021, the Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy, Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy and Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolios beneficially owned 25%, 23% and 10%, respectively, of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

6. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

 

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the six months ended June 30, 2021, are $4,657,064 and $28,873,483, respectively.

 

7. TAX INFORMATION

As of the Fund’s most recent fiscal year end, December 31, 2020, certain timing differences on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Timing differences (Qualified Late Year Loss Deferral and Straddle Loss Deferral)

   $ (2,164,833

As of June 30, 2021, the Fund’s aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Tax Cost

   $ 648,078,808  

Gross unrealized gain

     223,424,250  

Gross unrealized loss

     (8,215,227

Net unrealized gains (loss)

   $ 215,209,023  

The difference between GAAP-basis and tax basis unrealized gains/(losses) is attributable primarily to wash sales, net mark to market gains/(losses) on regulated futures and options contracts and net mark to market gains/(losses) on foreign currency contracts.

GSAM has reviewed the Fund’s tax positions for all open tax years (the current and prior three years, as applicable) and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Such open tax years remain subject to examination and adjustment by tax authorities.

 

8. OTHER RISKS

The Fund’s risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

Derivatives Risk The Fund’s use of derivatives may result in loss. Derivative instruments, which may pose risks in addition to and greater than those associated with investing directly in securities, currencies or other instruments, may be illiquid or less liquid, volatile, difficult to price and leveraged so that small changes in the value of the underlying instruments may produce disproportionate losses to the Fund. Derivatives are also subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party in the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligation. The use of derivatives is a highly specialized activity that involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with investments in more traditional securities and instruments. Losses from derivatives can also result from a lack of correlation between changes in the value of derivative instruments and the portfolio assets (if any) being hedged.

Dividend-Paying Investments Risk — The Fund’s investments in dividend-paying securities could cause the Fund to underperform other funds. Securities that pay dividends, as a group, can fall out of favor with the market, causing such securities to underperform securities that do not pay dividends. Depending upon market conditions and political and legislative responses to such conditions, dividend-paying securities that meet a Fund’s investment criteria may not be widely available and/or may be highly concentrated in only a few market sectors. In addition, issuers that have paid regular dividends or distributions to shareholders may not continue to do so at the same level or at all in the future. This may limit the ability of the Fund to produce current income.

 

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8. OTHER RISKS (continued)

 

Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk — Investing in foreign markets may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in the U.S. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. The imposition of exchange controls (including repatriation restrictions), confiscation of assets and property, trade restrictions (including tariffs) and other government restrictions by the U.S. or other governments, or problems with registration, settlement or custody, may also result in losses. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent that the Fund also invests in securities of issuers located in emerging markets, these risks may be more pronounced.

Investments in the Underlying Funds Risk — The investments of the Fund may be concentrated in one or more Underlying Funds (including ETFs and other registered investment companies) subject to statutory limitations prescribed by the Act or exemptive relief or regulations thereunder. The Fund’s investment performance is directly related to the investment performance of the Underlying Funds it holds. The Fund is subject to the risk factors associated with the investments of the Underlying Funds and will be affected by the investment policies and practices of the Underlying Funds in direct proportion to the amount of assets allocated to each. If the Fund has a relative concentration of its portfolio in a single Underlying Fund, it may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting that Underlying Fund, and may be more susceptible to losses because of these developments. A strategy used by the Underlying Funds may fail to produce the intended results.

Large Shareholder Transactions Risk— The Fund may experience adverse effects when certain large shareholders, such as other funds, institutional investors (including those trading by use of non-discretionary mathematical formulas), financial intermediaries (who may make investment decisions on behalf of underlying clients and/or include the Fund in their investment model), individuals, accounts and Goldman Sachs affiliates, purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of the Fund. Such large shareholder redemptions, which may occur rapidly or unexpectedly, may cause the Fund to sell portfolio securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, which may negatively impact the Fund’s NAV and liquidity. These transactions may also accelerate the realization of taxable income to shareholders if such sales of investments resulted in gains, and may also increase transaction costs. In addition, a large redemption could result in the Fund’s current expenses being allocated over a smaller asset base, leading to an increase in the Fund’s expense ratio. Similarly, large Fund share purchases may adversely affect the Fund’s performance to the extent that the Fund is delayed in investing new cash or otherwise maintains a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

Liquidity Risk — The Fund may make investments that are illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period or without significant dilution to remaining investors’ interests because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions. If the Fund is forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions, such sales may adversely affect the Fund’s NAV and dilute remaining investors’ interests. These risks may be more pronounced in connection with the Fund’s investments in securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. Redemptions by large shareholders may have a negative impact on the Fund’s liquidity.

Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, the Fund trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk). The value of the securities in which the Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Events such as war, acts of terrorism, social unrest, natural disasters, the spread of infectious illness or other public health threats could also significantly impact the Fund and its investments. Additionally, the Fund may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

9. INDEMNIFICATIONS

 

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Trustees, officers, employees and agents are indemnified, to the extent permitted by the Act and state law, against certain liabilities that may arise out of performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, GSAM believes the risk of loss under these arrangements to be remote.

 

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events after the Statement of Assets and Liabilities date have been evaluated, and GSAM has concluded that there is no impact requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 
     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
  

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

     265,520     $ 6,059,724       452,591     $ 8,274,964  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 166,912       3,526,407  

Shares redeemed

     (540,282     (12,358,454     (1,212,679     (22,020,216
       (274,762     (6,298,730     (593,176     (10,218,845
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

     21,151       470,751       28,501       498,361  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 10,959       221,848  

Shares redeemed

     (215,082     (4,734,212     (302,838     (5,160,510
       (193,931     (4,263,461     (263,378     (4,440,301
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

     47,113       1,083,807       651,159       12,881,036  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 16,739       359,055  

Shares redeemed

     (58,944     (1,356,189     (699,008     (13,145,115
       (11,831     (272,382     (31,110     94,976  
Service Shares         

Shares sold

     52       1,195       211       3,915  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 220       4,649  

Shares redeemed

     (209     (4,497     (7,507     (113,385
       (157     (3,302     (7,076     (104,821
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

     20,993       475,606       33,472       604,166  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 6,017       125,539  

Shares redeemed

     (23,796     (538,233     (43,486     (766,754
       (2,803     (62,627     (3,997     (37,049
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

     98,159       2,198,437       383,853       7,549,584  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 590,151       12,665,504  

Shares redeemed

     (1,771,429     (42,034,107     (2,735,397     (53,939,479
       (1,673,270     (39,835,670     (1,761,393     (33,724,391
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

     13,787       312,741       34,886       626,087  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 5,623       117,416  

Shares redeemed

     (20,284     (458,056     (80,430     (1,469,351
       (6,497     (145,315     (39,921     (725,848
Class P Shares         

Shares sold

     288,343       6,608,049       547,359       10,295,924  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 158,422       3,401,510  

Shares redeemed

     (199,369     (4,614,087     (1,182,031     (20,630,983
       88,974       1,993,962       (476,250     (6,933,549

NET DECREASE

     (2,074,277   $ (48,887,525     (3,176,301   $ (56,089,828

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited)

 

Background

The Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is an investment portfolio of Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”). The Board of Trustees oversees the management of the Trust and reviews the investment performance and expenses of the Fund at regularly scheduled meetings held throughout the year. In addition, the Board of Trustees determines annually whether to approve the continuance of the Trust’s investment management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) on behalf of the Fund.

The Management Agreement was most recently approved for continuation until June 30, 2022 by the Board of Trustees, including those Trustees who are not parties to the Management Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of any party thereto (the “Independent Trustees”), at a meeting held on June 15-16, 2021 (the “Annual Meeting”).

The review process undertaken by the Trustees spans the course of the year and culminates with the Annual Meeting. To assist the Trustees in their deliberations, the Trustees have established a Contract Review Committee (the “Committee”), comprised of the Independent Trustees. The Committee held two meetings over the course of the year since the Management Agreement was last approved. At those Committee meetings, regularly scheduled Board or other committee meetings, and/or the Annual Meeting, matters relevant to the renewal of the Management Agreement were considered by the Board, or the Independent Trustees, as applicable. With respect to the Fund, such matters included:

  (a)   the nature and quality of the advisory, administrative, and other services provided to the Fund and the underlying funds in which it invests (the “Underlying Funds”) by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, including information about:
  (i)   the structure, staff, and capabilities of the Investment Adviser and its portfolio management teams;
  (ii)   the groups within the Investment Adviser and its affiliates that support the portfolio management teams or provide other types of necessary services, including fund services groups (e.g., accounting and financial reporting, tax, shareholder services, and operations); controls and risk management groups (e.g., legal, compliance, valuation oversight, credit risk management, internal audit, compliance testing, market risk analysis, finance, and central funding); sales and distribution support groups, and others (e.g., information technology and training);
  (iii)   trends in employee headcount;
  (iv)   the Investment Adviser’s financial resources and ability to hire and retain talented personnel and strengthen its operations; and
  (v)   the parent company’s support of the Investment Adviser and its mutual fund business, as expressed by the firm’s senior management;
  (b)   information on the investment performance of the Fund and the Underlying Funds, including comparisons to the performance of similar mutual funds, as provided by a third-party mutual fund data provider engaged as part of the contract review process (the “Outside Data Provider”), and a benchmark performance index; and information on general investment outlooks in the markets in which the Fund and the Underlying Funds invest;
  (c)   information provided by the Investment Adviser indicating the Investment Adviser’s views on whether the Fund’s peer group and/or benchmark index had high, medium, or low relevance given the Fund’s particular investment strategy;
  (d)   the terms of the Management Agreement and other agreements with affiliated service providers entered into by the Trust on behalf of the Fund;
  (e)   fee and expense information for the Fund, including:
  (i)   the relative management fee and expense levels of the Fund as compared to those of comparable funds managed by other advisers, as provided by the Outside Data Provider;
  (ii)   the Fund’s expense trends over time; and
  (iii)   to the extent the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts (such as bank collective trusts, private wealth management accounts, institutional separate accounts, sub-advised mutual funds, and non-U.S. funds) having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Fund, comparative information on the advisory fees charged and services provided to those accounts by the Investment Adviser;
  (f)   with respect to the extensive investment performance and expense comparison data provided by the Outside Data Provider, its processes in producing that data for the Fund;
  (g)   the undertakings of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations with respect to the Fund and the Underlying Funds;
  (h)   information relating to the profitability of the Management Agreement and the transfer agency and distribution and service arrangements of the Fund to the Investment Adviser and its affiliates;
  (i)   whether the Fund’s existing management fee schedule, together with the management fee schedules of the Underlying Funds, adequately addressed any economies of scale;

 

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  (j)   a summary of the “fall-out” benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund and/or the Underlying Funds, including the fees received by the Investment Adviser’s affiliates from the Fund and/or the Underlying Funds for transfer agency, securities lending, portfolio trading, distribution and other services;
  (k)   a summary of potential benefits derived by the Fund and/or the Underlying Funds as a result of their relationship with the Investment Adviser;
  (l)   information regarding commissions paid by the Fund and the Underlying Equity Funds and broker oversight, an update on the Investment Adviser’s soft dollars practices, other information regarding portfolio trading, and how the Investment Adviser carries out its duty to seek best execution;
  (m)   portfolio manager ownership of Fund shares; the manner in which portfolio manager compensation is determined; and the number and types of accounts managed by the portfolio managers;
  (n)   the nature and quality of the services provided to the Fund and the Underlying Funds by their unaffiliated service providers, and the Investment Adviser’s general oversight and evaluation (including reports on due diligence) of those service providers as part of the administrative services provided under the Management Agreement; and
  (o)   the Investment Adviser’s processes and policies addressing various types of potential conflicts of interest; its approach to risk management; the annual review of the effectiveness of the Fund’s compliance program; and periodic compliance reports.

The Trustees also received an overview of the Fund’s distribution arrangements. They received information regarding the Fund’s assets, share purchase and redemption activity, and payment of distribution, service, and shareholder administration fees. Information was also provided to the Trustees relating to revenue sharing payments made by and services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to intermediaries that promote the sale, distribution, and/or servicing of Fund shares. The Independent Trustees also discussed the broad range of other investment choices that are available to Fund investors, including the availability of comparable funds managed by other advisers.

The presentations made at the Board and Committee meetings and at the Annual Meeting encompassed the Fund and other mutual funds for which the Board of Trustees has responsibility. In evaluating the Management Agreement at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees relied upon their knowledge, resulting from their meetings and other interactions throughout the year, of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, their services, and the Fund. In conjunction with these meetings, the Trustees received written materials and oral presentations on the topics covered, and the Investment Adviser addressed the questions and concerns of the Trustees, including concerns regarding the investment performance of certain of the funds they oversee. The Independent Trustees were advised by their independent legal counsel regarding their responsibilities and other regulatory requirements related to the approval and continuation of mutual fund investment management agreements under applicable law. In addition, the Investment Adviser and its affiliates provided the Independent Trustees with a written response to a formal request for information sent on behalf of the Independent Trustees by their independent legal counsel. During the course of their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met in executive sessions with their independent legal counsel, without representatives of the Investment Adviser or its affiliates present.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of the Services Provided Under the Management Agreement

As part of their review, the Trustees considered the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the Fund and the Underlying Funds by the Investment Adviser. In this regard, the Trustees considered both the investment advisory services and non-advisory services that are provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates. The Trustees noted the transition in the leadership and changes in personnel of various of the Investment Adviser’s portfolio management teams that had occurred in recent periods, and the ongoing recruitment efforts aimed at bringing high quality investment talent to the Investment Adviser. They also noted the Investment Adviser’s commitment to maintaining high quality systems and expending substantial resources to respond to ongoing changes to the market, regulatory and control environment in which the Fund and the Underlying Funds and their service providers operate, including changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the efforts of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to combat cyber security risks. The Trustees also considered information regarding the Investment Adviser’s business continuity planning and remote operations capabilities. The Trustees concluded that the Investment Adviser continued to commit substantial financial and operational resources to the Fund and expressed confidence that the Investment Adviser would continue to do so in the future. The Trustees also recognized that the Investment Adviser had made significant commitments to address regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the Fund, the Underlying Funds, and the Investment Adviser and its affiliates.

Investment Performance

The Trustees also considered the investment performance of the Fund and the Underlying Funds. In this regard, they compared the investment performance of the Fund to its peers using rankings and ratings compiled by the Outside Data Provider as of December 31, 2020, and updated performance information prepared by the Investment Adviser using the peer group identified

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

by the Outside Data Provider as of March 31, 2021. The information on the Fund’s investment performance was provided for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods ending on the applicable dates. The Trustees also reviewed the Fund’s investment performance relative to its performance benchmark. As part of this review, they considered the investment performance trends of the Fund over time, and reviewed the investment performance of the Fund in light of its investment objective and policies and market conditions.

In addition, the Trustees considered materials prepared and presentations made by the Investment Adviser’s senior management and portfolio management personnel in which Fund performance was assessed. The Trustees also considered the Investment Adviser’s periodic reports with respect to the Fund’s and Underlying Funds’ risk profiles, and how the Investment Adviser’s approach to risk monitoring and management influences portfolio management. They noted the efforts of the portfolio management teams of certain Underlying Funds to continue to enhance the investment models used in managing the Underlying Funds.

The Trustees observed that the Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the top half of the Fund’s peer group for the one-, five-, and ten-year periods and in the third quartile for the three-year period, and had outperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the one- and ten-year periods and underperformed for the three- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2021.

Costs of Services Provided and Competitive Information

The Trustees considered the contractual terms of the Management Agreement and the fee rates payable by the Fund thereunder. In this regard, the Trustees considered information on the services rendered by the Investment Adviser to the Fund, which included both advisory and administrative services that were directed to the needs and operations of the Fund as a registered mutual fund.

In particular, the Trustees reviewed analyses prepared by the Outside Data Provider regarding the expense rankings of the Fund. The analyses provided a comparison of the Fund’s management fee to those of a relevant peer group and category universe; an expense analysis which compared the Fund’s overall net and gross expenses to a peer group and a category universe; and data comparing the Fund’s net expenses to the peer and category medians. The analyses also compared the Fund’s other expenses and fee waivers/reimbursements to those of the peer group and category medians. The Trustees concluded that the comparisons provided by the Outside Data Provider were useful in evaluating the reasonableness of the management fees and total expenses paid by the Fund.

In addition, the Trustees considered the Investment Adviser’s undertakings to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations with respect to the Fund and the Underlying Funds. They also considered, to the extent that the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Fund, comparative fee information for services provided by the Investment Adviser to those accounts, and information that indicated that services provided to the Fund differed in various significant respects from the services provided to other types of accounts which, in many cases, operated under less stringent legal and regulatory structures, required fewer services from the Investment Adviser to a smaller number of client contact points, and were less time-intensive.

In addition, the Trustees noted that shareholders are able to redeem their Fund shares at any time if shareholders believe that the Fund fees and expenses are too high or if they are dissatisfied with the performance of the Fund.

Profitability

The Trustees reviewed the Fund’s contribution to the Investment Adviser’s revenues and pre-tax profit margins. In this regard the Trustees noted that they had received, among other things, profitability analyses and summaries, revenue and expense schedules by Fund and by function (i.e., investment management, transfer agency and distribution and service), and information on the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. They observed that the profitability and expense figures are substantially similar to those used by the Investment Adviser for many internal purposes, including compensation decisions among various business groups, and are thus subject to a vigorous internal debate about how certain revenue and expenses should be allocated. The Trustees also noted that the internal audit group within the Goldman Sachs organization periodically audits the expense allocation methodology and that the internal audit group was satisfied with the reasonableness, consistency, and accuracy of the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. Profitability data for the Fund was provided for 2020 and 2019, and the Trustees considered this information in relation to the Investment Adviser’s overall profitability.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered the information that had been provided regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Fund.

The Trustees noted that, although the Fund itself does not have breakpoints in its management fee schedules, any benefits of the breakpoints in the management fee schedules of certain Underlying Funds, when reached, would pass through to the shareholders in the Fund at the specified asset levels. The Trustees considered the amounts of assets in the Fund; the Fund’s recent

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited) (continued)

 

purchase and redemption activity; the information provided by the Investment Adviser relating to the costs of the services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates and the profits realized by them; information comparing the fee rates charged by the Investment Adviser with fee rates charged to other funds in the peer groups; and the Investment Adviser’s undertaking to limit certain expenses of the Fund and Underlying Funds that exceed specified levels. They also considered the services provided to the Fund under the Management Agreement and the fees and expenses borne by the Underlying Funds, and determined that the management fees payable by the Fund were not duplicative of the management fees paid at the Underlying Fund level.

Other Benefits to the Investment Adviser and Its Affiliates

The Trustees also considered the other benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund and/or the Underlying Funds as stated above, including: (a) transfer agency fees received by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”); (b) brokerage and futures commissions earned by Goldman Sachs for executing securities and futures transactions on behalf of the Fund and/or the Underlying Funds; (c) research received by the Investment Adviser from broker-dealers in exchange for executing certain transactions on behalf of the Fund and/or the Underlying Funds; (d) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Fund and/or the Underlying Funds with those for other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (e) fees earned by Goldman Sachs Agency Lending (“GSAL”), an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, as securities lending agent for certain Underlying Funds (and fees earned by the Investment Adviser for managing the fund in which those Underlying Funds’ cash collateral is invested); (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to leverage the infrastructure designed to service the Fund and the Underlying Funds on behalf of its other clients; (g) the Investment Adviser’s ability to cross-market other products and services to Fund shareholders; (h) Goldman Sachs’ retention of certain fees as Fund Distributor; (i) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate better pricing with custodians on behalf of its other clients, as a result of the relationship with the Fund and Underlying Funds; (j) the investment of cash and cash collateral in money market funds managed by the Investment Adviser that will result in increased assets under management for those money market funds; (k) the investment in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) managed by the Investment Adviser that will result in increased assets under management for those ETFs and may facilitate the development of the Investment Adviser’s ETF advisory business; and (l) the possibility that the working relationship between the Investment Adviser and the Fund’s and Underlying Funds’ third-party service providers may cause those service providers to be more likely to do business with other areas of Goldman Sachs. In the course of considering the foregoing, the Independent Trustees requested and received further information quantifying certain of these fall-out benefits.

Other Benefits to the Fund and Its Shareholders

The Trustees also noted that the Fund and/or the Underlying Funds receive certain other potential benefits as a result of their relationship with the Investment Adviser, including: (a) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Fund and/or the Underlying Funds with those of other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (b) enhanced servicing from vendors due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (c) enhanced servicing from broker-dealers due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (d) with respect to the Fund and certain Underlying Funds, the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate favorable terms with derivatives counterparties as a result of the size and reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (e) the advantages received from the Investment Adviser’s knowledge and experience gained from managing other accounts and products; (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to hire and retain qualified personnel to provide services to the Fund and the Underlying Funds because of the reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (g) the Fund’s and Underlying Funds’ access, through the Investment Adviser, to certain firm-wide resources (e.g., proprietary risk management systems and databases), subject to certain restrictions; (h) with respect to certain Underlying Funds, the ability to participate in the securities lending program administered by GSAL, as measured by the revenue received by the Underlying Funds in connection with the program; and (i) the Fund’s and Underlying Funds’ access to certain affiliated distribution channels. In addition, the Trustees noted the competitive nature of the mutual fund marketplace, and considered that many of the Fund’s shareholders invested in the Fund in part because of the Fund’s relationship with the Investment Adviser and that those shareholders have a general expectation that the relationship will continue.

Conclusion

In connection with their consideration of the Management Agreement, the Trustees gave weight to each of the factors described above, but did not identify any particular factor as controlling their decision. After deliberation and consideration of all of the information provided, including the factors described above, the Trustees concluded, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the management fees paid by the Fund were reasonable in light of the services provided to it by the Investment Adviser, the Investment Adviser’s costs and the Fund’s current and reasonably foreseeable asset levels. The Trustees unanimously concluded that the Investment Adviser’s continued management likely would benefit the Fund and its shareholders and that the Management Agreement should be approved and continued with respect to the Fund until June 30, 2022.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

Liquidity Risk Management Program (Unaudited)

 

The Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) in accordance with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act. The Program seeks to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, i.e., the risk that a Fund is unable to satisfy redemption requests without significantly diluting remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Trust has designated GSAM, the Fund’s investment adviser, to administer the Program. Certain aspects of the Program rely on third parties to perform certain functions, including the provision of market data and application of models.

The Program is comprised of various components designed to support the assessment and/or management of liquidity risk, including: (1) the periodic assessment (no less frequently than annually) of certain factors that influence a Fund’s liquidity risk; (2) the periodic classification (no less frequently than monthly) of a Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity categories that reflect an estimate of their liquidity under current market conditions; (3) a 15% limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under Rule 22e-4); (4) for a Fund that does not invest primarily in “highly liquid investments” (as defined under Rule 22e-4), the determination of a minimum percentage of the Fund’s assets that will generally be invested in highly liquid investments (a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum”); and (5) periodic reporting to the Board of Trustees.

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees on February 9-10, 2021, GSAM provided a written report to the Board addressing the operation, and the adequacy and effectiveness of the implementation, of the Program, including, as applicable, the operation of any Highly Liquid Investment Minimum and any material changes to the Program, for the period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 (the “Reporting Period”). Among other things, the annual report and related materials discussed: (1) the results of stress tests designed to assess liquidity under a hypothetical stressed scenario involving elevated redemptions; (2) an assessment of the methodologies used to classify investments into one of four liquidity categories; and (3) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on liquidity and management of liquidity risk during the Reporting Period, including during stressed market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report concluded that the Program continues to be reasonably designed to assess and manage liquidity risk and was adequately and effectively implemented during the Reporting Period.

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives under all circumstances in the future. Please refer to your Fund’s prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other risks to which it may be subject.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

 

Fund Expenses —Six Months Period Ended June  30, 2021 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class R6, Class R or Class P Shares of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges on purchase payments (with respect to Class A Shares), contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions (with respect to Class C Shares), and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees (with respect to Class A, Class C, Service and Class R Shares); and other Fund expenses.

The Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class R6, Class R or Class P Shares of the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021, which represents a period of 181 days of a 365 day year.

Actual Expenses — The first line under each share class in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000=8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes — The second line under each share class in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual net expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees, or exchange fees and do not include expenses of Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
Share Class   Beginning
Account Value
1/1/21
    Ending
Account Value
6/30/21
    Expenses Paid for the
6 months ended
6/30/21
*
 
Class A            

Actual

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,140.90     $ 2.92  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,022.07     2.76  
Class C            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,136.60       6.89  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,018.35     6.51  
Institutional            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,142.90       1.01  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.85     0.95  
Service            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,140.00       3.66  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,021.37     3.46  
Investor            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,142.00       1.59  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.31     1.51  
Class R6            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,142.90       0.96  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.90     0.90  
Class R            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,139.30       4.24  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,020.83     4.01  
Class P            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,143.30       0.96  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.90     0.90  

 

  +   Hypothetical expenses are based on the Fund’s actual annualized net expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.  
  *   Expenses for each share class are calculated using the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Expenses are calculated by multiplying the annualized net expense ratio by the average account value for the period; then multiplying the result by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year; and then dividing that result by the number of days in the fiscal year. The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:  

 

Fund    Class A      Class C      Institutional      Service      Investor      Class R6      Class R      Class P  

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

     0.55      1.30      0.19      0.69      0.30      0.18      0.80      0.18

 

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FUNDS PROFILE

 

Goldman Sachs Funds

 

Goldman Sachs is a premier financial services firm, known since 1869 for creating thoughtful and customized investment solutions in complex global markets.

Today, the Asset Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $2.09 trillion in assets under supervision as of June 30, 2021, Goldman Sachs Asset Management has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. Goldman Sachs Asset Management leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

 

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

 

Financial Square Government Fund1

 

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

 

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

 

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

 

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

 

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

 

Investor Money Market Fund3

 

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

 

Enhanced Income Fund

 

High Quality Floating Rate Fund

 

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

 

Short Duration Government Fund

 

Short Duration Bond Fund4

 

Government Income Fund

 

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

Multi-Sector

 

Bond Fund

 

Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Global Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Strategic Income Fund

 

Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

 

High Yield Municipal Fund

 

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

 

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

 

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

 

Investment Grade Credit Fund

 

U.S. Mortgages Fund

 

High Yield Fund

 

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

 

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

 

Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Fixed Income Alternatives

 

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

 

Equity Income Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Large Cap Value Fund

 

Focused Value Fund

 

Capital Growth Fund

 

Strategic Growth Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Flexible Cap Fund

 

Concentrated Growth Fund

 

Technology Opportunities Fund

 

Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

 

U.S. Equity ESG Fund5

 

Income Builder Fund

Tax-Advantaged Equity

 

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

 

International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

Equity Insights

 

Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

 

U.S. Equity Insights Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Insights Fund

 

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

 

Large Cap Value Insights Fund

 

Small Cap Value Insights Fund

 

International Small Cap Insights Fund

 

International Equity Insights Fund

 

Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

 

Clean Energy Income Fund

Fundamental Equity International

 

International Equity Income Fund

 

International Equity ESG Fund

 

China Equity Fund

 

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

 

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

 

Real Estate Securities Fund

 

International Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Alternative Premia Fund

 

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

 

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund

 

Global Infrastructure Fund

 

Clean Energy Income Fund

 

Defensive Equity Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

 

Global Managed Beta Fund

 

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Multi-Manager Global Equity Fund

 

Multi-Manager International Equity Fund

 

Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund

 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio

 

Multi-Manager U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund

 

Multi-Manager Real Assets Strategy Fund

 

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio

 

Growth Strategy Portfolio

 

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

 

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

 

Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio

 

Tax-Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

 

Strategic Volatility Premium Fund

 

Target Date Retirement Portfolio

 

Target Date 2025 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2030 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2035 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2040 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2045 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2050 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2055 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2060 Portfolio

 

GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund

 

1   You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
2   You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
3   You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
4    Effective after the close of business on July 29, 2021, the Goldman Sachs Short Duration Income Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Short Duration Bond Fund.
5    Effective after the close of business on August 30, 2020, the Goldman Sachs Blue Chip Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity ESG Fund.
    Financial Square FundsSM and Investor FundsSM are registered service marks of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
*   This list covers open-end funds only. Please visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to learn about our closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds.


TRUSTEES

Jessica Palmer, Chair

Dwight L. Bush

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Diana M. Daniels

Joaquin Delgado

James A. McNamara

Roy W. Templin

Gregory G. Weaver

 

OFFICERS

James A. McNamara, President

Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer

Caroline L. Kraus, Secretary

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

Distributor and Transfer Agent

 

GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.

Investment Adviser

Visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282

The portfolio risk management process includes an effort to monitor and manage risk, but does not imply low risk.

The reports concerning the Fund included in this shareholder report may contain certain forward-looking statements about the factors that may affect the performance of the Fund in the future. These statements are based on Fund management’s predictions and expectations concerning certain future events and their expected impact on the Fund, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors that may influence the future performance of the Fund. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in portfolio management strategies from those currently expected to be employed.

Diversification does not protect an investor from market risk and does not ensure a profit.

Views and opinions expressed are for informational purposes only and do not constitute a recommendation by GSAM to buy, sell, or hold any security. Views and opinions are current as of the date of this presentation and may be subject to change. They should not be construed as investment advice.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders); and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) web site at http://www.sec.gov.

References to indices, benchmarks or other measures of relative market performance over a specified period of time are provided for your information only and do not imply that the portfolio will achieve similar results. The index composition may not reflect the manner in which a portfolio is constructed. While an adviser seeks to design a portfolio which reflects appropriate risk and return features, portfolio characteristics may deviate from those of the benchmark.

The Fund will file its portfolio holdings information for each month in a fiscal quarter within 60 days after the end of the relevant fiscal quarter on Form N-PORT. Portfolio holdings information for the third month of each fiscal quarter will be made available on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. Portfolio holdings information may be obtained upon request and without charge by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders).

Holdings and allocations shown are as of June 30, 2021 and may not be representative of future investments. Fund holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

This material is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus or summary prospectus, if applicable. Investors should consider the Fund’s objective, risks, and charges and expenses, and read the summary prospectus, if available, and/or the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The summary prospectus, if available, and the prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund and may be obtained from your authorized dealer or from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC by calling (retail – 1-800-526-7384) (institutional – 1-800-621-2550).

© 2021 Goldman Sachs. All rights reserved. 250021-OTU-1459885 DYNGLEQSAR-21


ITEM 2.

CODE OF ETHICS.

(a) As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party (the “Code of Ethics”).

(b) Not applicable.

(c) During the period covered by this report, no amendments were made to the provisions of the Code of Ethics.

(d) During the period covered by this report, the registrant did not grant any waivers, including an implicit waiver, from any provision of the Code of Ethics.

(e) Not applicable.

(f) A copy of the Code of Ethics is available as provided in Item 13(a)(1) of this report.

 

ITEM 3.

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

The registrant’s board of trustees has determined that the registrant has at least one “audit committee financial expert” (as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR) serving on its audit committee. Gregory G. Weaver is the “audit committee financial expert” and is “independent” (as each term is defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR).

 

ITEM 4.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.


ITEM 5.

AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

 

    

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

 

    

Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed under Item 1.

 

ITEM 7.

DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

    

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 8.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

    

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 9.

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

 

    

Not applicable.


ITEM 10.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

 

    

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees.

 

ITEM 11.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

  (a)

The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

  (b)

There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 12.

DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

    

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 13.

EXHIBITS.

 

(a)(1)      Goldman Sachs Trust’s Code of Ethics for Principal Executive and Senior Financial Officers is filed herewith.
(a)(2)    Exhibit 99.CERT    Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.
(a)(3)       Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
(a)(4)       There was no change in the registrant’s independent public accountant for the period covered by this report.
(b)    Exhibit 99.906CERT                        Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    Goldman Sachs Trust
By:   /s/ James A. McNamara
 

 

 

 

James A. McNamara

  President/Chief Executive Officer
  Goldman Sachs Trust
Date:     August 31, 2021

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:   /s/ James A. McNamara
 

 

 

 

James A. McNamara

  President/Chief Executive Officer
  Goldman Sachs Trust
Date:     August 31, 2021
By:   /s/ Joseph F. DiMaria
 

 

 

 

Joseph F. DiMaria

  Principal Financial Officer
  Goldman Sachs Trust
Date:     August 31, 2021