N-CSRS 1 y74969nvcsrs.htm FORM N-CSRS N-CSRS

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)
     
Peter V. Bonanno, Esq.   Copies to:
Goldman, Sachs & Co.   Jack W. Murphy, Esq.
One New York Plaza   Dechert LLP
New York, New York 10004   1775 I Street, NW
    Washington, D.C. 20006

(Name and address of agents for service)

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


Date of fiscal year end: August 31


Date of reporting period: February 28, 2009


     
ITEM 1.   REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
     
    The Semi-Annual Report to Stockholders is filed herewith.

 


 

Goldman Sachs Funds
 
 
 
       
       
Semi-Annual Report
    February 28, 2009
        
       
       
      Retirement Strategies Portfolios
      Retirement Strategy 2010 Portfolio
      Retirement Strategy 2015 Portfolio
      Retirement Strategy 2020 Portfolio
      Retirement Strategy 2030 Portfolio
      Retirement Strategy 2040 Portfolio
      Retirement Strategy 2050 Portfolio
       
 
 


 

Goldman Sachs Retirement Strategies Portfolios
 
 
n  GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2010 PORTFOLIO  
 
n  GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2015 PORTFOLIO  
 
n  GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2020 PORTFOLIO  
 
n  GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2030 PORTFOLIO  
 
n  GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2040 PORTFOLIO  
 
n  GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2050 PORTFOLIO  
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
     
Principal Investment Strategies and Risks
  1
Investment Process
  2
Letters to Shareholders
  3
Schedules of Investments
  18
Financial Statements
  24
Notes to Financial Statements
  30
Financial Highlights
  40
Other Information
  52
 
 
 
 
             
NOT FDIC-INSURED
    May Lose Value     No Bank Guarantee
             


 

GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGIES PORTFOLIOS
 
 

Principal Investment Strategies and Risks
 
The Retirement Strategies Portfolios are expected to invest all of their assets in a combination of affiliated underlying equity and fixed income funds. Because the Portfolios are subject to the underlying fund expenses as well as their own expenses, the cost of this type of investment may be higher than a mutual fund that only invests in stocks and bonds. The risk factors to which the Portfolios are subject are proportionate to the amount of assets they allocate to each underlying fund. As the Portfolios are further away from their target date, the Portfolios will have a higher allocation to equity investments and will therefore have greater risk exposure to those risks associated with equity investments. As the Portfolios approach their individual target date, their asset allocations will shift so that they invest a greater percentage of their assets in underlying fixed income funds. The Portfolios will then be susceptible to the risks associated with fixed income investments.
 
Some of the risk factors associated with many of the underlying equity funds include the volatility of U.S. and non-U.S. equity investments (including REITs); the illiquidity associated with investments in small-capitalization companies; and the political, economic and currency risks of non-U.S. securities, which are particularly significant with respect to equities of issuers located in emerging markets. Some of the risk factors associated with many of the underlying fixed income funds include prepayment, credit and interest rate risk; the price fluctuations of U.S. government securities in response to changes in interest rates and inflation; the credit risk and volatility of high yield bonds; the volatility of investments in commodities; the political, economic and currency risks of non-U.S. securities, which are particularly significant with respect to issuers located in emerging markets; and financial risks associated with derivative investments.
 
 
 
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GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGIES PORTFOLIOS
 
 

What Differentiates Goldman Sachs’
Approach to Retirement Strategies?
 
We believe that strong, consistent investment results through asset allocation are best achieved through teams of experts working together on a global scale.
 
     
     
     
 
EACH GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY DELIVERS:

 n Comprehensive investment strategies that will automatically adjust over time based on the number of years that remain until the target date

 n Automatic diversification and risk management benefits

 n Forward-looking, quarterly tactical reallocation

 n Simplicity and efficiency
 
 n Goldman Sachs’ Quantitative Investment Strategies Team determines the strategic and quarterly tactical asset allocations. The team is comprised of over 115 professionals with significant academic and practitioner experience.

 n Goldman Sachs’ Portfolio Management Teams offer expert management of the mutual funds that are contained within each Retirement Strategy. These same teams manage portfolios for institutional and high net worth investors.

Goldman Sachs Asset Allocation Investment Process
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Quantitative Investment Strategies Team
Each Retirement Strategy Portfolio represents a diversified global portfolio on the efficient frontier. Aimed at helping investors reach their retirement goals, each Portfolio is designed to invest within a specified equity and fixed income range, becoming more conservative as the Portfolio reaches its target date. The long-term strategic asset allocation is the primary source of risk and the corresponding primary determinant of total return. It therefore represents an anchor, or neutral starting point, from which tactical asset allocation decisions are made.

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Quantitative Investment Strategies Team
For each Portfolio, the strategic asset allocation is combined with a measured amount of tactical risk. Changing market conditions create opportunities to capitalize on investing in different countries and asset classes relative to others over time. Within each Portfolio, we shift assets away from the strategic allocation (over and underweighting certain asset classes and countries) to seek to benefit from changing conditions in global capital markets.

Using proprietary portfolio construction models to maintain each Portfolio’s original risk/return profile over time, the team makes eight active decisions based on its current outlook on global equity, fixed income and currency markets.
 
     
n Asset class selection
  Are stocks, bonds or cash more attractive?
n Regional equity selection
  Are U.S. or non-U.S. equities more attractive?
n Regional bond selection
  Are U.S. or non-U.S. bonds more attractive?
n U.S. equity style selection
  Are U.S. value or U.S. growth equities more attractive?
n U.S. equity size selection
  Are U.S. large-cap or U.S. small-cap equities more attractive?
n Equity country selection
  Which international countries are more attractive?
n High yield selection
  Are high yield or core fixed income securities more attractive?
n Emerging/developed equity selection
  Are emerging or developed equities more attractive?
 
     
     
     
   
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Mutual Fund Portfolio Management Teams
Each Portfolio is comprised of underlying Goldman Sachs Mutual Funds managed by broad, deep portfolio management teams. In addition to global tactical asset allocation, we seek to generate excess returns through security selection within each underlying mutual fund. Whether in the equity or fixed income arenas, these portfolio management teams share a commitment to firsthand fundamental research and seek performance, driven by successful security selection.
 
 
 
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PORTFOLIO RESULTS
 
 

Retirement Strategies Portfolios
 
 
Dear Shareholder,
 
This report provides an overview of performance for the Goldman Sachs Retirement Strategies Portfolios (individually, the “Portfolio,” and collectively, the “Portfolios”) during the six-month reporting period that ended February 28, 2009. Our portfolio management team has managed assets through multiple market cycles and changing risk environments. We remain focused on the Portfolios’ investment philosophy, investment process and objective.
 
Asset Allocation
 
Overall, the various Portfolios invest their assets in a strategic mix of underlying equity and fixed income funds. The target equity and fixed income allocation percentages for each Portfolio will change gradually over time based upon the number of years that remain until the target date of the Portfolio. Each Portfolio’s asset allocation will become more conservative (i.e., the Portfolio’s allocation to fixed income investments will increase) as the Portfolio approaches its target date.
 
Every June, we reset our strategic benchmarks to reflect current market expectations and to bring the total equity portion of the various Portfolios in-line with our long-term target weights. During the remainder of the year, we allow these strategic targets to shift based upon their respective market returns but we continue to adjust our tactical allocations to reflect our views. We adjust the overall asset allocation each quarter based on current market conditions and our economic and market forecasts. By rebalancing the Portfolios on a quarterly basis, we seek to enhance performance over the long term.
 
Regional and Sector Preferences
 
n Asset Class Selection — Since the inception of the Portfolios, our quantitative models have generally shown preference for international assets, and in fact, we consistently favored foreign stocks over U.S. stocks during the six-month period ended February 28, 2009. While we also had a modestly positive view on international bonds over U.S. bonds for the fourth quarter of 2008, we reversed our view in the first quarter of 2009, when we maintained a slight overweight in U.S. bonds.
 
Our asset class timing decision, which positions our exposure to stocks, bonds and cash, was one of our most significant tactical decisions. Since the Portfolios’ inception, we have held a positive view on stocks relative to bonds. During the reporting period, we also overweighted emerging equity markets versus developed equity markets because of what we believed to be emerging markets’ increasingly attractive risk premiums.
 
In our equity style and size allocation models, we had a small bias toward U.S. growth stocks through the end of 2008 given increasingly attractive risk premiums in the wake of elevated market volatility and distress. As value stocks became relatively inexpensive in early 2009, however, we became style neutral as our favorable views on growth and value offset each other. Throughout the six-month reporting period, we found small-cap stocks increasingly attractive, as they grew relatively inexpensive in comparison with large cap stocks, and we believed that they offered attractive compensation for risk.
 
 
 
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In the fixed income sector, we favored high yield bonds relative to investment grade bonds in the fourth quarter of 2008 as the return spread between equity and fixed income increased, suggesting high yield bonds could outperform in the near term. Although spreads continued to widen between equity and fixed income yields, we adopted a neutral position on high yield relative to investment grade bonds in the first quarter of 2009 primarily due to extremely poor short-term performance in the high yield market.
 
n Equities — For the reporting period, we held a moderate overweight in international equities relative to U.S. equities as we believed that international equity markets offered more attractive compensation for risk. In addition, we viewed international equity as relatively inexpensive when compared to domestic equity.
 
We also implemented our country level views within the Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund, which serves as an underlying fund to the Portfolios. Europe remained one of our preferred global regions primarily because we considered its countries to be excellent sources of value. We were consistently less positive on Asia given its expensive valuations and, in 2009, low risk premiums.
 
n Fixed Income — We preferred international fixed income over U.S. fixed income through the fourth quarter of 2008, after which we took a modestly overweight position in U.S. fixed income during the first quarter of 2009. We were overweight international fixed income as foreign risk premiums and macroeconomic conditions appeared favorable for the international debt markets; the level of real yield (inflation-adjusted return) offered in the U.S. remained unattractive relative to foreign bond issues. By the first quarter of 2009, as U.S. macroeconomic conditions appeared more favorable, we became slightly positive on U.S. fixed income relative to international fixed income.
 
Performance
 
The performance of your Portfolio is driven primarily by three factors: 1) strategic asset allocation policy, 2) underlying fund performance, and 3) asset allocation decisions.
 
 1.  CONTRIBUTION OF STRATEGIC ASSET ALLOCATION POLICY
 
Equity markets were generally down over the six-month reporting period, driving the negative performance of the Retirement Strategies Portfolios. The Portfolios were also hurt by their exposure to commodities and emerging markets.
 
 2.  CONTRIBUTION OF UNDERLYING FUND PERFORMANCE
 
The second component of the Portfolios’ performance is the contribution from our underlying fund managers. Overall, underlying fund security selection detracted from performance on all the Portfolios over the six-month reporting period with the majority of the underlying funds underperforming their respective benchmarks. The weakest performers were the Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund, Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund, Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund and the Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund.
 
 
 
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 3.  CONTRIBUTION OF ASSET ALLOCATION DECISIONS
 
Our Global Tactical Asset Allocation (GTAA) decisions detracted from performance across all Portfolios over the reporting period. Our asset class timing decision detracted the most; the Portfolios’ overweight to global stocks hurt returns as equity markets continued to retreat over the last six months.
 
n Goldman Sachs Retirement Strategy 2010 Portfolio — During the six-month period ended February 28, 2009, the Portfolio’s Class A, Institutional, Service, IR and R Shares generated cumulative total returns of −32.35%, −32.26%, −32.36%, −32.24% and −32.46% respectively.
 
n Goldman Sachs Retirement Strategy 2015 Portfolio — During the six-month period ended February 28, 2009, the Portfolio’s Class A, Institutional, Service, IR and R Shares generated cumulative total returns of −35.53%, −35.52%, −35.62%, −35.50% and −35.71% respectively.
 
n Goldman Sachs Retirement Strategy 2020 Portfolio — During the six-month period ended February 28, 2009, the Portfolio’s Class A, Institutional, Service, IR and R Shares generated cumulative total returns of −38.40%, −38.36%, −38.46%, −38.35% and −38.44% respectively.
 
n Goldman Sachs Retirement Strategy 2030 Portfolio — During the six-month period ended February 28, 2009, the Portfolio’s Class A, Institutional, Service, IR and R Shares generated cumulative total returns of −41.82%, −41.72%, −41.81%, −41.71% and −41.79% respectively.
 
n Goldman Sachs Retirement Strategy 2040 Portfolio — During the six-month period ended February 28, 2009, the Portfolio’s Class A, Institutional, Service, IR and R Shares generated cumulative total returns of −43.12%, −42.99%, −43.16%, −42.98% and −43.20% respectively.
 
n Goldman Sachs Retirement Strategy 2050 Portfolio — During the six-month period ended February 28, 2009, the Portfolio’s Class A, Institutional, Service, IR and R Shares generated cumulative total returns of −44.24%, −44.20%, −44.41%, −44.31% and −44.40% respectively.
 
We hope this summary has been helpful to you in your understanding of how we manage your Portfolio. We thank you for the confidence you have placed in us and we look forward to your continued support.
 
 
Goldman Sachs Quantitative Investment Strategies Group
 
March 16, 2009
 
 
 
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Retirement Strategy 2010 Portfolio
as of February 28, 2009
 
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PERFORMANCE REVIEW
 
             
September 1, 2008–February 28, 2009   Portfolio Total Return (based on NAV)1      
 
Class A
    -32.35 %    
Institutional
    -32.26      
Service
    -32.36      
Class IR
    -32.24      
Class R
    -32.46      
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.
 
 
STANDARDIZED AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS2
 
                         
For the period ended 12/31/08   One Year     Since Inception     Inception Date    
 
Class A
    -34.53 %     -26.31 %   9/5/07    
Institutional
    -30.31       -22.70     9/5/07    
Service
    -30.65       -23.08     9/5/07    
Class IR
    -30.48       -28.93     11/30/07    
Class R
    -30.75       -29.28     11/30/07    
2  The Standardized Average Annual Total Returns are average annual total returns as of the most recent calendar quarter-end. They assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV. These returns reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.5% for Class A Shares. Because Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Standardized Average Annual Total Returns.
  The returns represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, 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 total return figures in the above charts. Please visit www.goldmansachsfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects expense limitations in effect. 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.
 
 
EXPENSE RATIOS3
 
                     
    Net Expense Ratio (Current)   Gross Expense Ratio (Before Waivers)    
 
Class A
    1.19 %     2.66 %    
Institutional
    0.79       2.26      
Service
    1.29       2.76      
Class IR
    0.94       2.41      
Class R
    1.44       2.91      
3  The expense ratios of the Portfolio, both current (net of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations) and before waivers (gross of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations), are as set forth above according to the most recent publicly available Prospectuses for the Portfolio and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights in this report due to Underlying Fund Fees and Expenses. Applicable waivers and expense limitations are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time at the option of the investment adviser. If this occurs, the expense ratios may change without shareholder approval.
 
 
 
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FUND WEIGHTINGS4
 
 
Percentage of Net Assets
 
(EQUITY SECTOR ALLOCATION BAR CHART)
4  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 the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.
 
 
 
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Retirement Strategy 2015 Portfolio
as of February 28, 2009
 
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PERFORMANCE REVIEW
 
             
September 1, 2008–February 28, 2009   Portfolio Total Return (based on NAV)1      
 
Class A
    -35.53 %    
Institutional
    -35.52      
Service
    -35.62      
Class IR
    -35.50      
Class R
    -35.71      
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.
 
STANDARDIZED AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS2
 
                         
For the period ended 12/31/08   One Year   Since Inception   Inception Date    
 
Class A
    -37.20 %     -28.83 %   9/5/07    
Institutional
    -33.43       -25.48     9/5/07    
Service
    -33.78       -25.86     9/5/07    
Class IR
    -33.54       -31.92     11/30/07    
Class R
    -33.87       -32.26     11/30/07    
2 The Standardized Average Annual Total Returns are average annual total returns as of the most recent calendar quarter-end. They assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV. These returns reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.5% for Class A Shares. Because Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Standardized Average Annual Total Returns.
 
The returns represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, 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 total return figures in the above charts. Please visit www.goldmansachsfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects expense limitations in effect. 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.
 
EXPENSE RATIOS3
 
                 
    Net Expense Ratio (Current)     Gross Expense Ratio (Before Waivers)  
 
 
Class A
    1.21 %     2.65 %
Institutional
    0.81       2.25  
Service
    1.31       2.75  
Class IR
    0.96       2.40  
Class R
    1.46       2.90  
3 The expense ratios of the Portfolio, both current (net of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations) and before waivers (gross of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations), are as set forth above according to the most recent publicly available Prospectuses for the Portfolio and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights in this report due to Underlying Fund Fees and Expenses. Applicable waivers and expense limitations are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time at the option of the investment adviser. If this occurs, the expense ratios may change without shareholder approval.
 
 
 
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FUND WEIGHTINGS4
 
 
Percentage of Net Assets
 
(OVERALL FUND WEIGHTINGS BAR CHART)
 
4 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 the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.
 
 
 
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Retirement Strategy 2020 Portfolio
as of February 28, 2009
 
[GRAPHIC]
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
 
             
September 1, 2008–February 28, 2009   Portfolio Total Return (based on NAV)1      
 
Class A
    -38.40 %    
Institutional
    -38.36      
Service
    -38.46      
Class IR
    -38.35      
Class R
    -38.44      
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.
 
STANDARDIZED AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS2
 
                         
For the period ended 12/31/08   One Year     Since Inception     Inception Date    
 
Class A
    -39.71 %     -31.09 %   9/5/07    
Institutional
    -35.89       -27.75     9/5/07    
Service
    -36.22       -28.13     9/5/07    
Class IR
    -35.95       -34.29     11/30/07    
Class R
    -36.29       -34.63     11/30/07    
2 The Standardized Average Annual Total Returns are average annual total returns as of the most recent calendar quarter-end. They assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV. These returns reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.5% for Class A Shares. Because Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Standardized Average Annual Total Returns.
 
The returns represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, 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 total return figures in the above charts. Please visit www.goldmansachsfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects expense limitations in effect. 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.
 
 
EXPENSE RATIOS3
 
                     
    Net Expense Ratio (Current)   Gross Expense Ratio (Before Waivers)    
 
Class A
    1.22 %     2.63 %    
Institutional
    0.82       2.23      
Service
    1.32       2.73      
Class IR
    0.97       2.38      
Class R
    1.47       2.88      
3 The expense ratios of the Portfolio, both current (net of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations) and before waivers (gross of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations), are as set forth above according to the most recent publicly available Prospectuses for the Portfolio and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights in this report due to Underlying Fund Fees and Expenses. Applicable waivers and expense limitations are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time at the option of the investment adviser. If this occurs, the expense ratios may change without shareholder approval.
 
 
 
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FUND WEIGHTINGS4
 
 
Percentage of Net Assets
 
(OVERALL FUND WEIGHTINGS BAR CHART)
 
4 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 the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.
 
 
 
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Retirement Strategy 2030 Portfolio
as of February 28, 2009
 
[GRAPHIC]
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
 
             
September 1, 2008–February 28, 2009   Portfolio Total Return (based on NAV)1      
 
Class A
    -41.82 %    
Institutional
    -41.72      
Service
    -41.81      
Class IR
    -41.71      
Class R
    -41.79      
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.
 
STANDARDIZED AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS2
 
                         
For the period ended 12/31/08   One Year     Since Inception     Inception Date    
 
Class A
    -42.69 %     -33.84 %   9/5/07    
Institutional
    -39.14       -30.72     9/5/07    
Service
    -39.47       -31.09     9/5/07    
Class IR
    -39.32       -37.49     11/30/07    
Class R
    -39.53       -37.72     11/30/07    
2 The Standardized Average Annual Total Returns are average annual total returns as of the most recent calendar quarter-end. They assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV. These returns reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.5% for Class A Shares. Because Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Standardized Average Annual Total Returns.
 
The returns represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, 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 total return figures in the above charts. Please visit www.goldmansachsfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects expense limitations in effect. 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.
 
 
EXPENSE RATIOS3
 
                     
    Net Expense Ratio (Current)   Gross Expense Ratio (Before Waivers)    
 
Class A
    1.25 %     2.59 %    
Institutional
    0.85       2.19      
Service
    1.35       2.69      
Class IR
    1.00       2.34      
Class R
    1.50       2.84      
3 The expense ratios of the Portfolio, both current (net of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations) and before waivers (gross of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations), are as set forth above according to the most recent publicly available Prospectuses for the Portfolio and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights in this report due to Underlying Fund Fees and Expenses. Applicable waivers and expense limitations are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time at the option of the investment adviser. If this occurs, the expense ratios may change without shareholder approval.
 
 
 
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FUND WEIGHTINGS4
 
 
Percentage of Net Assets
 
(OVERALL FUND WEIGHTINGS BAR CHART)
 
4 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 the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.
 
 
 
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Retirement Strategy 2040 Portfolio
as of February 28, 2009
 
[GRAPHIC]
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
 
             
September 1, 2008–February 28, 2009   Portfolio Total Return (based on NAV)1      
 
Class A
    -43.12 %    
Institutional
    -42.99      
Service
    -43.16      
Class IR
    -42.98      
Class R
    -43.20      
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.
 
STANDARDIZED AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS2
 
                         
For the period ended 12/31/08   One Year   Since Inception   Inception Date    
 
Class A
    -43.75 %     -34.87 %   9/5/07    
Institutional
    -40.28       -37.77     9/5/07    
Service
    -40.61       -32.14     9/5/07    
Class IR
    -40.29       -38.49     11/30/07    
Class R
    -40.61       -38.82     11/30/07    
2 The Standardized Average Annual Total Returns are average annual total returns as of the most recent calendar quarter-end. They assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV. These returns reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.5% for Class A Shares. Because Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Standardized Average Annual Total Returns.
 
The returns represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, 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 total return figures in the above charts. Please visit www.goldmansachsfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects expense limitations in effect. 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.
 
EXPENSE RATIOS3
 
                 
    Net Expense Ratio (Current)     Gross Expense Ratio (Before Waivers)  
 
 
Class A
    1.26 %     2.57 %
Institutional
    0.86       2.17  
Service
    1.36       2.67  
Class IR
    1.01       2.32  
Class R
    1.51       2.82  
3 The expense ratios of the Portfolio, both current (net of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations) and before waivers (gross of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations), are as set forth above according to the most recent publicly available Prospectuses for the Portfolio and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights in this report due to Underlying Fund Fees and Expenses. Applicable waivers and expense limitations are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time at the option of the investment adviser. If this occurs, the expense ratios may change without shareholder approval.
 
 
 
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FUND BASICS
 
 


 
FUND WEIGHTINGS4
 
 
Percentage of Net Assets
 
(OVERALL FUND WEIGHTINGS BAR CHART)
 
4 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 the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.
 
 
 
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FUND BASICS
 
 

Retirement Strategy 2050 Portfolio
as of February 28, 2009
 
[GRAPHIC]
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
 
             
September 1, 2008–February 28, 2009   Portfolio Total Return (based on NAV)1      
 
Class A
    -44.24 %    
Institutional
    -44.20      
Service
    -44.41      
Class IR
    -44.31      
Class R
    -44.40      
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.
 
STANDARDIZED AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS2
 
                         
For the period ended 12/31/08   One Year     Since Inception     Inception Date    
 
Class A
    -44.52 %     -35.56 %   9/5/07    
Institutional
    -41.06       -32.50     9/5/07    
Service
    -41.38       -32.87     9/5/07    
Class IR
    -41.23       -39.39     11/30/07    
Class R
    -41.56       -39.72     11/30/07    
2 The Standardized Average Annual Total Returns are average annual total returns as of the most recent calendar quarter-end. They assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV. These returns reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.5% for Class A Shares. Because Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Standardized Average Annual Total Returns.
  The returns represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and, therefore, 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 total return figures in the above charts. Please visit www.goldmansachsfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects expense limitations in effect. 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.
 
 
EXPENSE RATIOS3
 
                     
    Net Expense Ratio (Current)   Gross Expense Ratio (Before Waivers)    
 
Class A
    1.26 %     2.58 %    
Institutional
    0.86       2.18      
Service
    1.36       2.68      
Class IR
    1.01       2.33      
Class R
    1.51       2.83      
3 The expense ratios of the Portfolio, both current (net of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations) and before waivers (gross of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations), are as set forth above according to the most recent publicly available Prospectuses for the Portfolio and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights in this report due to Underlying Fund Fees and Expenses. Applicable waivers and expense limitations are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time at the option of the investment adviser. If this occurs, the expense ratios may change without shareholder approval.
 
 
 
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FUND BASICS
 
 


 
FUND WEIGHTINGS4
 
 
Percentage of Net Assets
 
(EQUITY SECTOR ALLOCATION BAR CHART)
 
4 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 the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.
 
 
 
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GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2010 PORTFOLIO

Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
                     
    Shares   Description   Value
 

 INVESTMENT COMPANIES (INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) – 99.7%
                     
                     
    Equity – 49.4%
      247,519     Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund – 15.5%   $ 1,566,797  
      130,451     Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund – 9.6%     971,856  
      152,315     Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund – 9.3%     938,261  
      107,912     Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund – 6.4%     642,077  
      146,352     Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund – 5.6%     561,990  
      26,201     Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund – 1.1%     107,161  
      25,124     Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund – 1.0%     99,993  
      15,865     Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund – 0.9%     87,576  
                     
                  4,975,711  
     
     
    Fixed Income – 50.3%
      206,795     Goldman Sachs Inflation Protected Securities Fund – 20.5%     2,061,749  
      114,405     Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund – 13.8%     1,392,312  
      80,532     Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund – 6.5%     660,359  
      81,092     Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund – 4.2%     419,247  
      21,495     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund – 1.9%     190,233  
      26,261     Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund – 1.8%     180,413  
      34,707     Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund – 1.6%     166,593  
                     
                  5,070,906  
     
     
    TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) – 99.7%
    (Cost $14,182,741)   $ 10,046,617  
     
     
   
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES – 0.3%
    32,453  
     
     
    NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 10,079,070  
     
     
 
The percentage shown for each investment and investment category reflects the value of the respective investment or category as a percentage of net assets.
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2015 PORTFOLIO

Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
                     
    Shares   Description   Value
 

 INVESTMENT COMPANIES (INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) – 99.8%
                     
                     
    Equity – 58.3%
      264,664     Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund – 18.5%   $ 1,675,324  
      143,532     Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund – 11.8%     1,069,315  
      167,992     Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund – 11.4%     1,034,833  
      107,214     Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund – 7.1%     637,924  
      150,169     Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund – 6.4%     576,650  
      24,909     Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund – 1.1%     101,877  
      24,264     Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund – 1.1%     96,571  
      15,074     Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund – 0.9%     83,207  
                     
                  5,275,701  
     
     
    Fixed Income – 41.5%
      143,923     Goldman Sachs Inflation Protected Securities Fund – 15.9%     1,434,907  
      91,661     Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund – 12.3%     1,115,513  
      72,363     Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund – 4.1%     374,115  
      38,250     Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund – 3.5%     313,650  
      20,362     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund – 2.0%     180,200  
      24,954     Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund – 1.9%     171,437  
      33,133     Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund – 1.8%     159,041  
                     
                  3,748,863  
     
     
    TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) – 99.8%
    (Cost $14,379,476)   $ 9,024,564  
     
     
   
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES – 0.2%
    20,260  
     
     
    NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 9,044,824  
     
     
 
The percentage shown for each investment and investment category reflects the value of the respective investment or category as a percentage of net assets.
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 
 
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GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2020 PORTFOLIO

Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
                     
    Shares   Description   Value
 

 INVESTMENT COMPANIES (INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) – 100.0%
                     
                     
    Equity – 67.0%
      332,491     Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund – 21.5%   $ 2,104,671  
      184,715     Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund – 14.0%     1,376,130  
      216,089     Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund – 13.6%     1,331,106  
      124,957     Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund – 7.6%     743,492  
      178,580     Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund – 7.0%     685,747  
      28,399     Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund – 1.2%     116,151  
      28,372     Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund – 1.1%     112,921  
      17,245     Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund – 1.0%     95,190  
                     
                  6,565,408  
     
     
    Fixed Income – 33.0%
      114,870     Goldman Sachs Inflation Protected Securities Fund – 11.7%     1,145,256  
      68,017     Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund – 8.4%     827,763  
      70,863     Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund – 3.7%     366,363  
      38,109     Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund – 3.2%     312,491  
      23,161     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund – 2.1%     204,976  
      28,439     Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund – 2.0%     195,379  
      38,341     Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund – 1.9%     184,037  
                     
                  3,236,265  
     
     
    TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) – 100.0%
    (Cost $15,930,647)   $ 9,801,673  
     
     
   
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF
OTHER ASSETS – 0.0%
    (120 )
     
     
    NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 9,801,553  
     
     
 
The percentage shown for each investment and investment category reflects the value of the respective investment or category as a percentage of net assets.
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2030 PORTFOLIO

Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
                     
    Shares   Description   Value
 

 INVESTMENT COMPANIES (INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) – 99.8%
                     
                     
    Equity – 78.9%
      454,324     Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund – 25.6%   $ 2,875,872  
      256,651     Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund – 17.0%     1,912,049  
      301,045     Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund – 16.5%     1,854,435  
      157,035     Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund – 8.3%     934,358  
      229,884     Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund – 7.8%     882,756  
      36,417     Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund – 1.3%     144,941  
      34,634     Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund – 1.3%     141,651  
      21,658     Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund – 1.1%     119,552  
                     
                  8,865,614  
     
     
    Fixed Income – 20.9%
      52,274     Goldman Sachs Inflation Protected Securities Fund – 4.6%     521,172  
      33,869     Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund – 3.7%     412,188  
      44,486     Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund – 3.3%     364,785  
      66,514     Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund – 3.1%     343,878  
      27,104     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund – 2.1%     239,865  
      48,009     Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund – 2.1%     230,445  
      33,413     Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund – 2.0%     229,549  
                     
                  2,341,882  
     
     
    TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) – 99.8%
    (Cost $18,425,944)   $ 11,207,496  
     
     
   
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES – 0.2%
    22,471  
     
     
    NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 11,229,967  
     
     
 
The percentage shown for each investment and investment category reflects the value of the respective investment or category as a percentage of net assets.
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 
 
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GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2040 PORTFOLIO

Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
                     
    Shares   Description   Value
 

 INVESTMENT COMPANIES (INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) – 99.9%
                     
                     
    Equity – 84.8%
      361,817     Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund – 28.1%   $ 2,290,303  
      197,145     Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund – 18.0%     1,468,730  
      232,297     Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund – 17.5%     1,430,951  
      119,436     Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund – 8.7%     710,648  
      178,055     Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund – 8.4%     683,732  
      31,261     Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund – 1.5%     124,418  
      26,140     Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund – 1.3%     106,912  
      18,637     Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund – 1.3%     102,875  
                     
                  6,918,569  
     
     
    Fixed Income – 15.1%
      28,368     Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund – 4.2%     345,239  
      36,781     Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund – 3.7%     301,601  
      37,370     Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund – 2.2%     179,377  
      32,904     Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund – 2.1%     170,112  
      13,456     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund – 1.5%     119,089  
      16,639     Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund – 1.4%     114,308  
                     
                  1,229,726  
     
     
    TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) – 99.9%
    (Cost $14,442,323)   $ 8,148,295  
     
     
   
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS
OF LIABILITIES – 0.1%
    10,169  
     
     
    NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 8,158,464  
     
     
 
The percentage shown for each investment and investment category reflects the value of the respective investment or category as a percentage of net assets.
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2050 PORTFOLIO

Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
                     
    Shares   Description   Value
 

 INVESTMENT COMPANIES (INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) – 99.7%
                     
                     
    Equity – 89.9%
      267,516     Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund – 30.1%   $ 1,693,377  
      143,401     Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund – 19.0%     1,068,339  
      167,670     Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund – 18.3%     1,032,849  
      86,217     Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund – 9.1%     512,991  
      129,893     Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund – 8.9%     498,789  
      24,466     Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund – 1.7%     97,376  
      14,648     Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund – 1.4%     80,854  
      18,593     Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund – 1.4%     76,044  
                     
                  5,060,619  
     
     
    Fixed Income – 9.8%
      11,395     Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund – 2.5%     138,675  
      27,416     Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund – 2.3%     131,599  
      14,702     Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund – 2.1%     120,559  
      13,385     Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund – 1.2%     69,198  
      5,437     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund – 0.9%     48,118  
      6,652     Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund – 0.8%     45,698  
                     
                  553,847  
     
     
    TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) – 99.7%
    (Cost $11,322,918)   $ 5,614,466  
     
     
   
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS
OF LIABILITIES – 0.3%
    16,930  
     
     
    NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 5,631,396  
     
     
 
The percentage shown for each investment and investment category reflects the value of the respective investment or category as a percentage of net assets.
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 
 
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GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGIES PORTFOLIOS

Statements of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
                 
        Retirement
     
        Strategy 2010
     
        Portfolio      
   
Assets:
                 
   
Investments in securities, at value (identified cost $14,182,741, $14,379,476, $15,930,647, $18,425,944, $14,442,323 and $11,322,918, respectively)
  $ 10,046,617      
   
Cash
         
   
Receivables:
           
   
Reimbursement from adviser
    105,448      
   
Investment securities sold
    12,848      
   
Dividends
    10,818      
   
Portfolio shares sold
    10,280      
     
     
   
Total assets
    10,186,011      
     
     
                 
                 
   
Liabilities:
                 
   
Due to Custodian
    12,848      
   
Payables:
           
   
Investment securities purchased
    9,902      
   
Amounts owed to affiliates
    2,349      
   
Portfolio shares redeemed
    323      
   
Accrued expenses
    81,519      
     
     
   
Total liabilities
    106,941      
     
     
                 
                 
   
Net Assets:
                 
   
Paid-in capital
    15,785,752      
   
Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income
    474      
   
Accumulated net realized loss from investment transactions
    (1,571,032 )    
   
Net unrealized loss on investments
    (4,136,124 )    
     
     
   
NET ASSETS
  $ 10,079,070      
 
 
                 
   
Net Assets:
           
   
Class A
  $ 3,759,221      
   
Institutional
    6,301,358      
   
Service
    6,272      
   
Class IR
    6,123      
   
Class R
    6,096      
 
 
                 
   
Total Net Assets
  $ 10,079,070      
 
 
                 
   
Shares Outstanding $0.001 par value (unlimited shares authorized):
           
   
Class A
    644,892      
   
Institutional
    1,076,726      
   
Service
    1,071      
   
Class IR
    1,047      
   
Class R
    1,042      
 
 
                 
   
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:(a)
           
   
Class A
    $5.83      
   
Institutional
    5.85      
   
Service
    5.86      
   
Class IR
    5.85      
   
Class R
    5.85      
 
 
 
(a) Maximum public offering price per share (NAV per share multiplied by 1.0582) for Class A Shares of the Retirement Strategy 2010, Retirement Strategy 2015, Retirement Strategy 2020, Retirement Strategy 2030, Retirement Strategy 2040 and Retirement Strategy 2050 Portfolios is $6.17, $5.71, $5.42, $4.95, $4.75 and $4.66, respectively.
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
     
    Strategy 2015
    Strategy 2020
    Strategy 2030
    Strategy 2040
    Strategy 2050
     
    Portfolio     Portfolio     Portfolio     Portfolio     Portfolio      
     
                                             
    $ 9,024,564     $ 9,801,673     $ 11,207,496     $ 8,148,295     $ 5,614,466      
       —             8,707                  
      105,991       108,854       109,099       107,701       107,127      
      9,786                   9,703       8,667      
      7,904       7,725       7,358       3,886       1,615      
      1,628       3,136       10,766       2,367       1,345      
     
     
      9,149,873       9,921,388       11,343,426       8,271,952       5,733,220      
     
     
                                             
                                             
     
                                             
      9,786       2,814             9,703       8,667      
      7,230       7,057       15,464       3,594       1,489      
      1,801       1,622       2,266       1,208       425      
       —       22,021       9,449       13,213       5,800      
      86,232       86,321       86,280       85,770       85,443      
     
     
      105,049       119,835       113,459       113,488       101,824      
     
     
                                             
                                             
     
                                             
      15,285,682       16,698,392       19,641,468       15,289,118       11,823,360      
      15,286       83,654       (11,225 )     28,848       94,846      
      (901,232 )     (851,519 )     (1,181,828 )     (865,474 )     (578,358 )    
      (5,354,912 )     (6,128,974 )     (7,218,448 )     (6,294,028 )     (5,708,452 )    
     
     
    $ 9,044,824     $ 9,801,553     $ 11,229,967     $ 8,158,464     $ 5,631,396      
 
 
                                             
                                             
    $ 2,570,519     $ 4,184,869     $ 6,000,252     $ 3,118,904     $ 748,087      
      6,456,983       5,600,325       5,214,579       5,024,879       4,869,009      
      5,869       5,536       5,114       4,958       4,829      
      5,745       5,429       5,027       4,877       4,751      
      5,708       5,394       4,995       4,846       4,720      
 
 
    $ 9,044,824     $ 9,801,553     $ 11,229,967     $ 8,158,464     $ 5,631,396      
 
 
      476,209       818,029       1,281,663       694,317       170,128      
      1,192,628       1,090,988       1,110,960       1,115,766       1,104,614      
      1,083       1,077       1,088       1,100       1,094      
      1,062       1,058       1,072       1,084       1,079      
      1,055       1,050       1,064       1,076       1,070      
 
 
      $5.40       $5.12       $4.68       $4.49       $4.40      
      5.41       5.13       4.69       4.50       4.41      
      5.42       5.14       4.70       4.51       4.41      
      5.41       5.13       4.69       4.50       4.40      
      5.41       5.14       4.70       4.50       4.41      
 
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 
 
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Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
 
             
        Retirement
 
        Strategy 2010
 
        Portfolio  
 
             
 
   
Investment income:
             
   
Dividends from Underlying Funds
  $ 276,197  
     
     
             
             
   
Expenses:
             
   
Professional fees
    71,646  
   
Registration fees
    60,756  
   
Custody and accounting fees
    21,266  
   
Printing fees
    17,133  
   
Trustee fees
    8,016  
   
Management fees
    7,742  
   
Amortization of offering costs
    5,337  
   
Transfer Agent fees(a)
    4,415  
   
Distribution and Service fees(a)
    3,918  
   
Service share fees — Service Plan
    9  
   
Service share fees — Shareholder Administration Plan
    9  
   
Other
    6,337  
     
     
   
Total expenses
    206,584  
     
     
   
Less — expense reductions
    (192,352 )
     
     
   
Net expenses
    14,232  
     
     
   
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
    261,965  
     
     
             
             
   
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment transactions:
             
   
Capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds
    36,707  
   
Net realized loss from investment transactions
    (1,422,091 )
   
Net change in unrealized loss on investments
    (2,980,062 )
     
     
   
Net realized and unrealized loss from investment transactions
    (4,365,446 )
     
     
   
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
  $ (4,103,481 )
     
     
             
   
(a) Class specific Distribution and Service and Transfer Agent fees were as follows:
       
 
                                                         
    Distribution and Service Fees     Transfer Agent Fees  
Portfolio
  Class A     Class R     Class A     Institutional     Service     Class IR     Class R  
 
Retirement Strategy 2010
  $ 3,901     $ 17     $ 2,964     $ 1,437     $ 2     $ 6     $ 6  
Retirement Strategy 2015
    2,695       17       2,048       1,488       2       6       6  
Retirement Strategy 2020
    4,197       16       3,190       1,328       2       6       6  
Retirement Strategy 2030
    5,657       15       4,299       1,263       2       6       6  
Retirement Strategy 2040
    2,529       15       1,922       1,234       2       6       6  
Retirement Strategy 2050
    653       15       498       1,215       2       6       6  
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
 
    Strategy 2015
    Strategy 2020
    Strategy 2030
    Strategy 2040
    Strategy 2050
 
    Portfolio     Portfolio     Portfolio     Portfolio     Portfolio  
 
                                         
 
     
                                         
    $ 255,800     $ 268,286     $ 291,128     $ 217,240     $ 177,411  
     
     
                                         
                                         
     
                                         
      71,646       71,646       71,646       71,646       71,646  
      60,649       61,275       61,033       60,782       60,433  
      21,286       21,162       21,276       21,118       21,063  
      17,612       17,582       17,552       16,864       16,396  
      8,016       8,016       8,016       8,016       8,016  
      7,212       7,515       8,144       6,160       4,966  
      3,107       3,113       3,096       3,092       3,092  
      3,550       4,532       5,576       3,170       1,727  
      2,712       4,213       5,672       2,544       668  
      9       8       8       8       8  
      9       8       8       8       8  
      6,333       6,325       6,912       6,273       6,301  
     
     
      202,141       205,395       208,939       199,681       194,324  
     
     
      (190,381 )     (190,926 )     (191,490 )     (189,270 )     (188,138 )
     
     
      11,760       14,469       17,449       10,411       6,186  
     
     
      244,040       253,817       273,679       206,829       171,225  
     
     
                                         
                                         
     
                                         
      30,573       31,016       32,148       25,198       21,949  
      (753,593 )     (677,187 )     (887,132 )     (717,522 )     (378,611 )
      (3,937,723 )     (4,565,898 )     (5,441,892 )     (4,416,726 )     (3,971,932 )
     
     
      (4,660,743 )     (5,212,069 )     (6,296,876 )     (5,109,050 )     (4,328,594 )
     
     
    $ (4,416,703 )   $ (4,958,252 )   $ (6,023,197 )   $ (4,902,221 )   $ (4,157,369 )
     
     
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 
 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
                                     
        Retirement Strategy 2010 Portfolio     Retirement Strategy 2015 Portfolio  
        For the
          For the
       
        Six Months
    For the
    Six Months
    For the
 
        Ended
    Period
    Ended
    Period
 
        February 28,
    Ended
    February 28,
    Ended
 
        2009
    August 31,
    2009
    August 31,
 
        (Unaudited)     2008(a)     (Unaudited)     2008(a)  
 
   
From operations:
                                     
   
Net investment income
  $ 261,965     $ 283,587     $ 244,040     $ 266,915  
   
Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions and capital gain distributions from Underlying Funds
    (1,385,384 )     50,673       (723,020 )     159,805  
   
Net change in unrealized loss on investments
    (2,980,062 )     (1,156,062 )     (3,937,723 )     (1,417,189 )
     
     
   
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations
    (4,103,481 )     (821,802 )     (4,416,703 )     (990,469 )
     
     
                                     
                                     
   
Distributions to shareholders:
                                     
   
From net investment income
                               
   
Class A Shares
    (136,700 )     (211 )     (78,576 )     (224 )
   
Institutional Shares
    (250,425 )     (219,004 )     (248,801 )     (235,927 )
   
Service Shares
    (206 )     (204 )     (185 )     (220 )
   
Class IR Shares(b)
    (231 )     (213 )     (210 )     (230 )
   
Class R Shares(b)
    (187 )     (209 )     (168 )     (226 )
   
From net realized gains
                               
   
Class A Shares
    (43,371 )     (57 )     (52,446 )     (61 )
   
Institutional Shares
    (76,359 )     (55,899 )     (157,190 )     (60,778 )
   
Service Shares
    (77 )     (56 )     (145 )     (61 )
   
Class IR Shares(b)
    (74 )     (54 )     (142 )     (59 )
   
Class R Shares(b)
    (74 )     (55 )     (141 )     (59 )
     
     
   
Total distributions to shareholders
    (507,704 )     (275,962 )     (538,004 )     (297,845 )
     
     
                                     
                                     
   
From share transactions:
                                     
   
Net proceeds from sales of shares
    5,044,464       12,597,825       2,496,541       12,965,007  
   
Reinvestment of distributions
    507,704       275,962       538,003       297,845  
   
Cost of shares redeemed
    (1,789,321 )     (848,615 )     (658,249 )     (351,302 )
     
     
   
Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions
    3,762,847       12,025,172       2,376,295       12,911,550  
     
     
   
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)
    (848,338 )     10,927,408       (2,578,412 )     11,623,236  
     
     
                                     
                                     
   
Net assets:
                                     
   
Beginning of period
    10,927,408             11,623,236        
     
     
   
End of period
  $ 10,079,070     $ 10,927,408     $ 9,044,824     $ 11,623,236  
     
     
   
Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income
  $ 474     $ 126,258     $ 15,286     $ 99,186  
     
     
(a)    All Portfolios commenced operations on September 5, 2007.
(b)   Commenced operations on November 30, 2007.
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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    Retirement Strategy 2020 Portfolio     Retirement Strategy 2030 Portfolio     Retirement Strategy 2040 Portfolio     Retirement Strategy 2050 Portfolio  
    For the
          For the
          For the
          For the
       
    Six Months
    For the
    Six Months
    For the
    Six Months
    For the
    Six Months
    For the
 
    Ended
    Period
    Ended
    Period
    Ended
    Period
    Ended
    Period
 
    February 28,
    Ended
    February 28,
    Ended
    February 28,
    Ended
    February 28,
    Ended
 
    2009
    August 31,
    2009
    August 31,
    2009
    August 31,
    2009
    August 31,
 
    (Unaudited)     2008(a)     (Unaudited)     2008(a)     (Unaudited)     2008(a)     (Unaudited)     2008(a)  
 
     
                                                                 
    $ 253,817     $ 256,829     $ 273,679     $ 239,806     $ 206,829     $ 226,463     $ 171,225     $ 212,537  
      (646,171 )     172,329       (854,984 )     100,532       (692,324 )     267,564       (356,662 )     212,925  
      (4,565,898 )     (1,563,076 )     (5,441,892 )     (1,776,556 )     (4,416,726 )     (1,877,302 )     (3,971,932 )     (1,736,520 )
     
     
      (4,958,252 )     (1,133,918 )     (6,023,197 )     (1,436,218 )     (4,902,221 )     (1,383,275 )     (4,157,369 )     (1,311,058 )
     
     
                                                                 
                                                                 
     
                                                                 
                                                                 
      (88,896 )     (1,048 )     (153,889 )     (392 )     (51,927 )     (339 )     (7,972 )     (305 )
      (172,013 )     (238,922 )     (199,389 )     (251,596 )     (179,007 )     (257,085 )     (104,514 )     (263,073 )
      (128 )     (223 )     (156 )     (236 )     (137 )     (242 )     (62 )     (247 )
      (154 )     (233 )     (182 )     (247 )     (163 )     (252 )     (90 )     (258 )
      (112 )     (229 )     (141 )     (242 )     (122 )     (248 )     (49 )     (254 )
                                                                 
      (87,087 )     (284 )     (127,234 )     (106 )     (69,639 )     (91 )     (22,303 )     (82 )
      (154,511 )     (62,475 )     (154,586 )     (65,369 )     (220,531 )     (66,567 )     (257,663 )     (67,664 )
      (154 )     (63 )     (154 )     (66 )     (221 )     (67 )     (258 )     (68 )
      (150 )     (61 )     (151 )     (64 )     (216 )     (65 )     (252 )     (66 )
      (150 )     (61 )     (151 )     (64 )     (216 )     (65 )     (252 )     (66 )
     
     
      (503,355 )     (303,599 )     (636,033 )     (318,382 )     (522,179 )     (325,021 )     (393,415 )     (332,083 )
     
     
                                                                 
                                                                 
     
                                                                 
      3,325,342       13,863,612       5,231,225       15,266,602       2,814,322       12,281,386       664,487       10,593,819  
      501,968       303,599       635,912       318,382       522,050       325,021       393,415       332,083  
      (679,126 )     (614,718 )     (589,472 )     (1,218,852 )     (290,307 )     (361,312 )     (118,550 )     (39,933 )
     
     
      3,148,184       13,552,493       5,277,665       14,366,132       3,046,065       12,245,095       939,352       10,885,969  
     
     
      (2,313,423 )     12,114,976       (1,381,565 )     12,611,532       (2,378,335 )     10,536,799       (3,611,432 )     9,242,828  
     
     
                                                                 
                                                                 
     
                                                                 
      12,114,976             12,611,532             10,536,799             9,242,828        
     
     
    $ 9,801,553     $ 12,114,976     $ 11,229,967     $ 12,611,532     $ 8,158,464     $ 10,536,799     $ 5,631,396     $ 9,242,828  
     
     
    $ 83,654     $ 91,140     $ (11,225 )   $ 68,853     $ 28,848     $ 53,375     $ 94,846     $ 36,308  
     
     
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2009 (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 are Goldman Sachs Portfolios included in this report (collectively, the “Portfolios” or individually a “Portfolio”), the share classes offered by each Portfolio and each Portfolios’ diversification status under the Act:
 
                 
Portfolio   Share Classes Offered     Diversified/Non-diversified  
   
Retirement Strategy 2010, Retirement Strategy 2015, Retirement Strategy 2020, Retirement Strategy 2030, Retirement Strategy 2040 and Retirement Strategy 2050
    A, Institutional, Service, IR and R Shares       Diversified  
 
 
 
Class A Shares of the Portfolios are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R Shares are not subject to a sales charge. Goldman, Sachs & Co. (“Goldman Sachs”), serves as Distributor of the shares of the Portfolios pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. Goldman Sachs may retain a portion of such sales charges it receives as Distributor.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), an affiliate of Goldman Sachs, serves as investment adviser pursuant to a Management Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Trust on behalf of the Portfolios.
 
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
 
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolios. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect amounts. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
A. Investment Valuation — The investment valuation policy of the Portfolios as well as the Underlying Funds is to value investments at market value. Each Portfolio invests in a combination of underlying mutual funds (the “Underlying Funds”) for which GSAM and Goldman Sachs Asset Management International (“GSAMI”), affiliates of Goldman Sachs, act as investment advisers. Investments in the Underlying Funds are valued at the net asset value per share (“NAV”) of the Institutional Share class of each Underlying Fund on the day of valuation. Because each Portfolio invests primarily in other mutual funds, which fluctuate in value, the Portfolios’ shares will correspondingly fluctuate in value. The Underlying Funds may invest in debt securities which, if market quotations are readily available, are valued on the basis of quotations furnished by an independent pricing service or provided by securities dealers. The pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing, which considers yield or price with respect to comparable bonds, quotations from bond dealers or by reference to other securities that are considered comparable in such characteristics as rating, interest rate and maturity date, to determine current value. The Underlying Funds may invest in equity securities and investment companies. Investments in equity securities and investment companies traded on a U.S. securities exchange or the NASDAQ system are valued daily at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded. Investments in equity securities and investment companies traded on a foreign securities exchange for which an independent fair value service cannot provide a quote are valued daily at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange on which they are traded. If no sale occurs, such securities and investment companies are valued at the last bid price for long positions and at the last ask price for short positions. Unlisted equity securities in the Underlying Funds for which market quotations are available are valued at the last sale price on valuation date, or if no sale occurs, at the last bid price. In the absence of market quotations, broker quotes will be utilized or the security will be fair valued. Investments in investment companies (other than those that are exchange traded) by the Underlying Funds are valued at the NAV on the valuation date. Short-term debt obligations maturing in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. If accurate quotations are not readily available, or if GSAM or GSAMI believes that such quotations do not accurately reflect fair value,
 
 
 
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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
 
the fair value of the Underlying Funds’ investments may be determined based on yield equivalents, a pricing matrix or other sources, under valuation procedures established by the Board of Trustees.
The Underlying Funds may also invest in equity securities traded on a foreign securities exchange that are valued daily at fair value determined by an independent fair value service (if available) under valuation procedures approved by the Board of Trustees consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. The independent fair value service takes into account multiple factors including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign currency exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign securities exchanges. While the independent service may not take into account market or security specific information, under the valuation procedures, these securities might also be fair valued by GSAM or GSAMI by taking into consideration market or security specific information as discussed below.
GSAM or GSAMI, consistent with its procedures and applicable regulatory guidance, may determine to make an adjustment to the previous closing 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 an Underlying Fund’s NAV. Significant events that could affect a large number of securities in a particular market may include, but are not limited to: situations relating to one or more single issuers in a market sector; significant fluctuations in U.S. or foreign markets; market dislocations; market disruptions or market closings; equipment failures; natural or man-made disasters or acts of God; armed conflicts; government actions or other developments; as well as the same or similar events which may affect specific issuers or the securities markets even though not tied directly to the securities markets. Other significant events that could relate to a single issuer may include, but are not limited to: corporate actions such as reorganizations, mergers and buy-outs; corporate announcements, including those relating to earnings, products and regulatory news; significant litigation; low trading volume; and trading limits or suspensions.
 
B. Security Transactions and Investment Income — Purchases and sales of the Underlying Funds are reflected for financial reporting purposes as of the trade date. Realized gains and losses on sales of the Underlying Funds are calculated on the identified cost basis. Dividend income and capital gains distributions from the Underlying Funds are recognized on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the basis of interest accrued, premium amortized and discount accreted.
Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and unrealized and realized gains or losses are allocated daily to each class of shares of the respective Portfolio based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.
 
C. Expenses — Expenses incurred by the Trust that do not specifically relate to an individual Portfolio of the Trust are allocated to the Portfolios on a straight-line and/or “pro-rata” basis depending upon the nature of the expense. 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 Underlying Funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by each Portfolio will vary.
 
D. Offering Costs — Offering costs paid in connection with the offering of shares of the Portfolios are amortized on a straight-line basis over 12 months from the date of commencement of operations.
 
E. 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 year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, no federal tax provisions are required. 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:
 
                 
    Income Distributions
    Capital Gains Distributions
 
Portfolio   Declared & Paid     Declared & Paid  
   
Retirement Strategy 2010, Retirement Strategy 2015, Retirement Strategy 2020, Retirement Strategy 2030, Retirement Strategy 2040 and Retirement Strategy 2050
    Annually       Annually  
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
 
Net capital losses are carried forward to future years and may be used to the extent allowed by the Code to offset any future capital gains. Utilization of capital loss carryforwards will reduce the requirement of future capital gain 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. Therefore, the source of a Portfolio’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from net investment income, net realized gain or capital.
GSAM has reviewed the tax positions for the Portfolios for the open tax year (tax year ended August 31, 2008) and determined that they did not have a material impact on the Portfolios’ financial statements.
 
3. AGREEMENTS
 
 
A. Management Agreement — Under the Agreement, GSAM manages the Portfolios, subject to the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.
As compensation for the services rendered pursuant to the Agreement, the assumption of the expenses related thereto and administering the Portfolios’ business affairs, including providing facilities, GSAM is entitled to a fee (“Management fee”) computed daily and payable monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of 0.15% of each Portfolio’s average daily net assets. GSAM has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the Management fee equal to 0.05% of each Portfolio’s average daily net assets.
 
B. Distribution Agreement and Service Plans — The Trust, on behalf of each Portfolio, has adopted Distribution and Service Plans (the “Plans”). Under the Plans, Goldman Sachs and/or authorized dealers are entitled to a monthly fee for distribution services equal to, on an annual basis, 0.25% and 0.50% of each Portfolio’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A and Class R Shares, respectively. With respect to Class A and Class R Shares, the distributor at its discretion may use compensation for distribution services paid under the Plans to compensate service organizations for personal and account maintenance services and expenses so long as such total compensation under the Plans does not exceed the maximum cap on “service fees” imposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Goldman Sachs may retain a portion of the Class A sales load. During the six months ended February 28, 2009, Goldman Sachs advised the Portfolios that it retained the following approximate amounts:
 
         
    Sales Load
 
Portfolio   Class A  
   
Retirement Strategy 2010
  $ 1,100  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2015
    100  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2020
    1,000  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2030
    700  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2040
    1,200  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2050
    200  
 
 
 
C. Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the Transfer Agent of the Portfolios for a fee pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are calculated daily and payable monthly at an annual rate as follows: 0.19% of the average daily net assets for Class A, Class IR and Class R Shares and 0.04% of the average daily net assets for Institutional and Service Shares.
 
D. Service Plans and Shareholder Administration Plans — The Trust, on behalf of each Portfolio, has adopted a Service Plan and a Shareholder Administration Plan for Service Shares. These plans allow for Service Shares to compensate service organizations for providing varying levels of personal and account administration and shareholder administration
 
 
 
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3. AGREEMENTS (continued)
 
services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service Plan and Shareholder Administration Plan each provide for compensation to the service organizations in an amount equal to, on an annual basis, 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Service Shares (0.50% in aggregate).
 
E. Other Agreements — GSAM has voluntarily agreed to limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Portfolios (excluding Management fees, Distribution and Service fees, Transfer Agent fees and expenses, Service Share fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees and litigation, indemnification, shareholder meeting costs and other extraordinary expenses, exclusive of transfer agent fee credit reductions) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, 0.014% of each Portfolio’s average daily net assets. Such expense reimbursements, if any, are computed daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Portfolios are not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. In addition, the Portfolios have entered into certain offset arrangements with the transfer agent resulting in a reduction in the Portfolios’ expenses.
For the six months ended February 28, 2009, these expense reductions, including any Management Fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows (in thousands):
 
                         
    Management
    Other Expense
    Total Expense
 
Portfolio   Fee Waiver     Reimbursement     Reductions  
   
Retirement Strategy 2010
  $ 2     $ 190     $ 192  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2015
    2       188       190  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2020
    3       188       191  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2030
    2       189       191  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2040
    2       187       189  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2050
    2       186       188  
 
 
 
As of February 28, 2009, the amounts owed to affiliates were as follows (in thousands):
 
                                 
    Management
    Distribution and
    Transfer
       
Portfolio   Fees     Service Fees     Agent Fees     Total  
   
Retirement Strategy 2010
  $ 1     $ 1     $ *   $ 2  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2015
    1       *     1       2  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2020
          1       1       2  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2030
          1       1       2  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2040
          1       *     1  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2050
          *     *     *
 
 
 
Amount is less than $500.
 
F. Line of Credit Facility — The Portfolios participate in a $700,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the “facility”) together with other funds of the Trust and registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or affiliates. Pursuant to the terms of the facility, the Portfolios and other borrowers may increase the credit amount by an additional $300,000,000, for a total of up to $1 billion. This facility is to be used solely for temporary or emergency purposes. 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 February 28, 2009, the Portfolios did not have any borrowings under the facility.
 
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
4. FAIR VALUE OF INVESTMENTS
 
 
For the six months ended February 28, 2009, the Portfolios adopted FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”). The fair value of a financial instrument is 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 (exit price). Fair value measurements do not include transaction costs. FAS 157 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 three levels of the fair value hierarchy under FAS 157 are described below:
 
Basis of Fair Value Measurement
 
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 considered to be active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly;
 
Level 3 —  Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
 
The following is a summary of the levels within the fair value hierarchy in which the Portfolios invest. All amounts in the following table reflect Investments in Securities Long-Assets:
 
                                                 
    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
 
    Strategy
    Strategy
    Strategy
    Strategy
    Strategy
    Strategy
 
Level   2010     2015     2020     2030     2040     2050  
   
Level 1
  $ 10,046,617     $ 9,024,564     $ 9,801,673     $ 11,207,496     $ 8,148,295     $ 5,614,466  
Level 2
                                   
Level 3
                                   
 
 
Total
  $ 10,046,617     $ 9,024,564     $ 9,801,673     $ 11,207,496     $ 8,148,295     $ 5,614,466  
 
 
 
5. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
 
 
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of the Underlying Funds for the six months ended February 28, 2009, were as follows:
 
                 
Portfolio   Purchases     Sales and Maturities  
   
Retirement Strategy 2010
  $ 6,272,861     $ 2,775,768  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2015
    3,659,182       1,599,585  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2020
    4,259,814       1,361,363  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2030
    6,442,893       1,550,298  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2040
    3,933,792       1,220,345  
 
 
Retirement Strategy 2050
    1,411,372       721,156  
 
 
 
 
 
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6. TAX INFORMATION
 
 
At February 28, 2009, the Portfolios’ aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. Federal income tax purposes were as follows:
                                                 
    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
 
    Strategy
    Strategy
    Strategy
    Strategy
    Strategy
    Strategy
 
    2010     2015     2020     2030     2040     2050  
   
Tax Cost
  $ 14,364,056     $ 14,557,036     $ 16,135,504     $ 18,752,538     $ 14,615,287     $ 11,544,511  
 
 
Gross unrealized gain
                                   
Gross unrealized loss
    (4,317,439 )     (5,532,472 )     (6,333,831 )     (7,545,042 )     (6,466,992 )     (5,930,045 )
 
 
Net unrealized security loss
  $ (4,317,439 )   $ (5,532,472 )   $ (6,333,831 )   $ (7,545,042 )   $ (6,466,992 )   $ (5,930,045 )
 
 
 
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized losses were attributable primarily to wash sales and differences related to the tax treatment of return of capital distributions from Underlying Fund investments as of the most recent fiscal year end.
 
7. OTHER RISKS
 
Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its Board of Trustees, officers, employees and agents are indemnified, to the extent permitted by the Act, 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 against the Portfolios that have not yet occurred. However, the Portfolios believe the risk of loss under these arrangements to be remote.
 
Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, the Portfolios trade Underlying Funds and other financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk). Additionally, the Portfolios may also be exposed to credit risk in the event of the failure of an issuer to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Portfolios have unsettled or open transaction defaults.
 
Portfolios’ Shareholder Concentration — The Portfolios do not invest in the Underlying Funds for the purpose of exercising management or control; however, investments by the Portfolios within their principal investment strategies may represent a significant portion of each Underlying Fund’s net assets. As of February 28, 2009, none of the Portfolios were the owners of record of 5% or more of the total outstanding voting shares of the Underlying Funds. As of February 28, 2009, Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was the beneficial owner of the outstanding shares of the Portfolios as follows:
 
                                         
Retirement
  Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
    Retirement
 
Strategy 2010   Strategy 2015     Strategy 2020     Strategy 2030     Strategy 2040     Strategy 2050  
   
63%
    65%       57%       46%       61%       87%  
 
 
 
8. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
 
Liquidation of Service Shares — At a meeting held on March 12, 2009, the Board of Trustees approved a proposal to liquidate the Portfolios’ Service Shares which were subsequently liquidated on March 13, 2009.
 
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
9. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS
 
Share activity is as follows:
 
                                 
    Retirement Strategy 2010 Portfolio  
       
    For the Six Months Ended
       
    February 28, 2009
    For the Period Ended
 
    (Unaudited)     August 31, 2008(a)  
       
    Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
       
Class A Shares
                               
Shares sold
    695,470     $ 5,044,180       268,990     $ 2,585,805  
Reinvestment of distributions
    27,832       180,071       27       268  
Shares redeemed
    (256,006 )     (1,789,307 )     (91,421 )     (848,615 )
 
 
      467,296       3,434,944       177,596       1,737,458  
 
 
Institutional Shares
                               
Shares sold
    42       257       998,195       9,982,010  
Reinvestment of distributions
    50,352       326,784       28,137       274,903  
Shares redeemed
                       
 
 
      50,394       327,041       1,026,332       10,256,913  
 
 
Service Shares
                               
Shares sold
                1,001       10,010  
Reinvestment of distributions
    43       282       27       259  
Shares redeemed
                       
 
 
      43       282       1,028       10,269  
 
 
Class IR Shares(b)
                               
Shares sold
    1       7       973       10,000  
Reinvestment of distributions
    47       305       27       268  
Shares redeemed
    (1 )     (7 )            
 
 
      47       305       1,000       10,268  
 
 
Class R Shares(b)
                               
Shares sold
    3       20       973       10,000  
Reinvestment of distributions
    40       262       27       264  
Shares redeemed
    (1 )     (7 )            
 
 
      42       275       1,000       10,264  
 
 
NET INCREASE
    517,822     $ 3,762,847       1,206,956     $ 12,025,172  
 
 
 
(a) All Portfolios commenced operations on September 5, 2007.
(b) Commenced operations on November 30, 2007.
 
 
 
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    Retirement Strategy 2015 Portfolio     Retirement Strategy 2020 Portfolio  
   
    For the Six Months Ended
          For the Six Months Ended
       
    February 28, 2009
    For the Period Ended
    February 28, 2009
    For the Period Ended
 
    (Unaudited)     August 31, 2008(a)     (Unaudited)     August 31, 2008(a)  
   
    Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
   
                                                                 
      352,173     $ 2,394,027       235,056     $ 2,194,987       553,546     $ 3,301,979       416,953     $ 3,833,592  
      21,550       131,022       29       282       30,083       175,983       138       1,332  
      (93,995 )     (658,221 )     (38,604 )     (351,302 )     (114,623 )     (679,101 )     (68,068 )     (614,718 )
 
 
      279,728       1,866,828       196,481       1,843,967       469,006       2,798,861       349,023       3,220,206  
 
 
                                                                 
      17,347       102,500       1,078,170       10,740,010       4,397       23,351       1,000,034       10,000,010  
      66,556       405,991       30,556       296,706       55,390       325,138       31,168       301,396  
      (1 )     (7 )                 (1 )     (6 )            
 
 
      83,902       508,484       1,108,726       11,036,716       59,786       348,483       1,031,202       10,301,406  
 
 
                                                                 
                  1,001       10,010                   1,001       10,010  
      54       330       29       281       48       281       29       286  
      (1 )     (7 )                 (1 )     (7 )            
 
 
      53       323       1,030       10,291       47       274       1,030       10,296  
 
 
                                                                 
      1       7       975       10,000       1       6       976       10,000  
      57       351       30       290       52       304       30       295  
      (1 )     (7 )                 (1 )     (6 )            
 
 
      57       351       1,005       10,290       52       304       1,006       10,295  
 
 
                                                                 
      1       7       975       10,000       1       6       976       10,000  
      51       309       29       286       44       262       30       290  
      (1 )     (7 )                 (1 )     (6 )            
 
 
      51       309       1,004       10,286       44       262       1,006       10,290  
 
 
      363,791     $ 2,376,295       1,308,246     $ 12,911,550       528,935     $ 3,148,184       1,383,267     $ 13,552,493  
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
9. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTION (continued)
 
Share activity is as follows (continued):
 
                                 
    Retirement Strategy 2030 Portfolio  
       
    For the Six Months Ended
       
    February 28, 2009
    For the Period Ended
 
    (Unaudited)     August 31, 2008(a)  
       
    Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
       
Class A Shares
                               
Shares sold
    898,015     $ 5,163,515       574,999     $ 5,234,582  
Reinvestment of distributions
    51,466       281,002       52       498  
Shares redeemed
    (107,124 )     (589,448 )     (135,745 )     (1,218,852 )
 
 
      842,357       4,855,069       439,306       4,016,228  
 
 
Institutional Shares
                               
Shares sold
    12,818       67,698       1,000,414       10,002,010  
Reinvestment of distributions
    64,712       353,974       33,017       316,964  
Shares redeemed
    (1 )     (6 )            
 
 
      77,529       421,666       1,033,431       10,318,974  
 
 
Service Shares
                               
Shares sold
                1,001       10,010  
Reinvestment of distributions
    57       311       31       302  
Shares redeemed
    (1 )     (6 )            
 
 
      56       305       1,032       10,312  
 
 
Class IR Shares(b)
                               
Shares sold
    1       6       979       10,000  
Reinvestment of distributions
    61       333       32       311  
Shares redeemed
    (1 )     (6 )            
 
 
      61       333       1,011       10,311  
 
 
Class R Shares(b)
                               
Shares sold
    1       6       978       10,000  
Reinvestment of distributions
    53       292       32       307  
Shares redeemed
          (6 )            
 
 
      54       292       1,010       10,307  
 
 
NET INCREASE
    920,057     $ 5,277,665       1,475,790     $ 14,366,132  
 
 
 
(a) All Portfolios commenced operations on September 5, 2007.
(b) Commenced operations on November 30, 2007.
 
 
 
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    Retirement Strategy 2040 Portfolio     Retirement Strategy 2050 Portfolio  
   
    For the Six Months Ended
          For the Six Months Ended
       
    February 28, 2009
    For the Period Ended
    February 28, 2009
    For the Period Ended
 
    (Unaudited)     August 31, 2008(a)     (Unaudited)     August 31, 2008(a)  
   
    Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
   
                                                                 
      513,479     $ 2,765,710       248,748     $ 2,252,241       125,176     $ 658,323       64,364     $ 566,970  
      22,956       121,437       45       430       5,778       30,275       41       385  
      (49,333 )     (278,402 )     (41,578 )     (361,312 )     (20,519 )     (118,526 )     (4,712 )     (39,933 )
 
 
      487,102       2,608,745       207,215       1,891,359       110,435       570,072       59,693       527,422  
 
 
                                                                 
      9,069       48,600       1,000,153       9,999,135       1,199       6,152       999,798       9,996,839  
      75,101       399,539       33,820       323,652       68,986       362,177       34,632       330,738  
      (2,377 )     (11,887 )                 (1 )     (6 )            
 
 
      81,793       436,252       1,033,973       10,322,787       70,184       368,323       1,034,430       10,327,577  
 
 
                                                                 
       —             1,001       10,010                   1,001       10,010  
      68       357       32       308       61       320       33       315  
      (1 )     (6 )                 (1 )     (6 )            
 
 
      67       351       1,033       10,318       60       314       1,034       10,325  
 
 
                                                                 
      1       6       980       10,000       1       6       980       10,000  
      71       379       33       318       66       342       33       325  
      (1 )     (6 )                 (1 )     (6 )            
 
 
      71       379       1,013       10,318       66       342       1,013       10,325  
 
 
                                                                 
      1       6       979       10,000       1       6       979       10,000  
      64       338       33       313       57       301       34       320  
      (1 )     (6 )                 (1 )     (6 )            
 
 
      64       338       1,012       10,313       57       301       1,013       10,320  
 
 
      569,097     $ 3,046,065       1,244,246     $ 12,245,095       180,802     $ 939,352       1,097,183     $ 10,885,969  
 
 
 
 
 
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Financial Highlights
Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
 
                                                                 
              Income (loss) from
    Distributions
     
        Net asset
    investment operations     to shareholders      
        value,
    Net
    Net realized
    Total from
    From net
    From net
           
        beginning
    investment
    and unrealized
    investment
    investment
    realized
    Total
     
    Year - Share Class   of period     income(b)     loss     operations     income     gains     distributions      
 
 FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, (UNAUDITED)
                                                                 
                                                                 
    2009 - A   $ 9.03     $ 0.17 (a)   $ (3.06 )   $ (2.89 )   $ (0.24 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.31 )    
    2009 - Institutional     9.06       0.17 (a)     (3.06 )     (2.89 )     (0.25 )     (0.07 )     (0.32 )    
    2009 - Service     9.03       0.15 (a)     (3.05 )     (2.90 )     (0.20 )     (0.07 )     (0.27 )    
    2009 - IR     9.04       0.17 (a)     (3.05 )     (2.88 )     (0.24 )     (0.07 )     (0.31 )    
    2009 - R     9.01       0.15 (a)     (3.05 )     (2.90 )     (0.19 )     (0.07 )     (0.26 )    
                                                                 
                                                                 
 FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31,
                                                                 
                                                                 
    2008 - A (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.30       (1.01 )     (0.71 )     (0.20 )     (0.06 )     (0.26 )    
    2008 - Institutional (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.32       (0.98 )     (0.66 )     (0.22 )     (0.06 )     (0.28 )    
    2008 - Service (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.30       (1.01 )     (0.71 )     (0.20 )     (0.06 )     (0.26 )    
    2008 - IR (Commenced November 30, 2007)     10.28       0.32       (1.28 )     (0.96 )     (0.22 )     (0.06 )     (0.28 )    
    2008 - R (Commenced November 30, 2007)     10.28       0.31       (1.31 )     (1.00 )     (0.21 )     (0.06 )     (0.27 )    
                                                                 
                                                                 
     
     
                                                                 
(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 net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges. Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into account. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
(d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
(e)   Annualized.
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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                                  Ratios assuming no
           
                                  expense reductions            
                            Ratio of
          Ratio of
           
                Net assets,
    Ratio of
    net investment
    Ratio of
    net investment
           
    Net asset
          end of
    net expenses
    income
    total expenses
    income (loss)
    Portfolio
     
    value, end
    Total
    period
    to average
    to average
    to average
    to average
    turnover
     
    of period     return(c)     (in 000s)     net assets(d)(e)     net assets(b)(e)     net assets(d)(e)     net assets(b)(e)     rate      
 
 
                                                                     
                                                                     
    $ 5.83       (32.35 )%   $ 3,759       0.55 %     5.34 %     4.28 %     1.61 %     27 %    
      5.85       (32.26 )     6,301       0.15       4.96       3.88       1.23       27      
      5.86       (32.36 )     6       0.65       4.46       4.38       0.73       27      
      5.85       (32.24 )     6       0.30       4.82       4.03       1.09       27      
      5.85       (32.46 )     6       0.80       4.33       4.53       0.60       27      
                                                                     
                                                                     
 
                                                                     
                                                                     
      9.03       (7.27 )     1,604       0.55       2.59       3.54       (0.40 )     41      
      9.06       (6.85 )     9,296       0.15       2.74       3.14       (0.25 )     41      
      9.03       (7.31 )     9       0.65       2.25       3.64       (0.74 )     41      
      9.04       (9.58 )     9       0.30       2.37       3.29       (0.62 )     41      
      9.01       (9.92 )     9       0.80       2.30       3.79       (0.69 )     41      
                                                                     
                                                                     
 
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 
 
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Financial Highlights
Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
 
                                                                 
              Income (loss) from
    Distributions
     
        Net asset
    investment operations     to shareholders      
        value,
    Net
    Net realized
    Total from
    From net
    From net
           
        beginning
    investment
    and unrealized
    investment
    investment
    realized
    Total
     
    Year - Share Class   of period     income(b)     loss     operations     income     gains     distributions      
 
 FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, (UNAUDITED)
                                                                 
                                                                 
    2009 - A   $ 8.86     $ 0.16 (a)   $ (3.27 )   $ (3.11 )   $ (0.21 )   $ (0.14 )   $ (0.35 )    
    2009 - Institutional     8.89       0.16 (a)     (3.28 )     (3.12 )     (0.22 )     (0.14 )     (0.36 )    
    2009 - Service     8.86       0.15 (a)     (3.27 )     (3.12 )     (0.18 )     (0.14 )     (0.32 )    
    2009 - IR     8.87       0.16 (a)     (3.27 )     (3.11 )     (0.21 )     (0.14 )     (0.35 )    
    2009 - R     8.84       0.14 (a)     (3.26 )     (3.12 )     (0.17 )     (0.14 )     (0.31 )    
                                                                 
                                                                 
 FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31,
                                                                 
                                                                 
    2008 - A (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.30       (1.16 )     (0.86 )     (0.22 )     (0.06 )     (0.28 )    
    2008 - Institutional (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.32       (1.13 )     (0.81 )     (0.24 )     (0.06 )     (0.30 )    
    2008 - Service (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.30       (1.16 )     (0.86 )     (0.22 )     (0.06 )     (0.28 )    
    2008 - IR (Commenced November 30, 2007)     10.26       0.31       (1.40 )     (1.09 )     (0.24 )     (0.06 )     (0.30 )    
    2008 - R (Commenced November 30, 2007)     10.26       0.31       (1.44 )     (1.13 )     (0.23 )     (0.06 )     (0.29 )    
                                                                 
                                                                 
     
     
                                                                 
(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 net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges. Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into account. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
(d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
(e)   Annualized.
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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                                  Ratios assuming no
           
                                  expense reductions            
                            Ratio of
          Ratio of
           
                Net assets,
    Ratio of
    net investment
    Ratio of
    net investment
           
    Net asset
          end of
    net expenses
    income
    total expenses
    income (loss)
    Portfolio
     
    value, end
    Total
    period
    to average
    to average
    to average
    to average
    turnover
     
    of period     return(c)     (in 000s)     net assets(d)(e)     net assets(b)(e)     net assets(d)(e)     net assets(b)(e)     rate      
 
 
                                                                     
                                                                     
    $ 5.40       (35.53 )%   $ 2,571       0.55 %     5.23 %     4.51 %     1.27 %     16 %    
      5.41       (35.52 )     6,457       0.15       5.03       4.11       1.07       16      
      5.42       (35.62 )     6       0.65       4.52       4.61       0.56       16      
      5.41       (35.50 )     6       0.30       4.89       4.26       0.93       16      
      5.41       (35.71 )     6       0.80       4.37       4.76       0.41       16      
                                                                     
                                                                     
 
                                                                     
                                                                     
      8.86       (8.80 )     1,741       0.55       2.27       3.57       (0.75 )     34      
      8.89       (8.38 )     9,855       0.15       2.60       3.17       (0.42 )     34      
      8.86       (8.84 )     9       0.65       2.17       3.67       (0.85 )     34      
      8.87       (10.90 )     9       0.30       2.79       3.32       (0.23 )     34      
      8.84       (11.24 )     9       0.80       2.25       3.82       (0.77 )     34      
                                                                     
                                                                     
     
     
                                                                     
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 
 
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Financial Highlights
Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
 
                                                                 
              Income (loss) from
    Distributions
     
        Net asset
    investment operations     to shareholders      
        value,
    Net
    Net realized
    Total from
    From net
    From net
           
        beginning
    investment
    and unrealized
    investment
    investment
    realized
    Total
     
    Year - Share Class   of period     income(b)     loss     operations     income     gains     distributions      
 
 FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, (UNAUDITED)
                                                                 
                                                                 
    2009 - A   $ 8.74     $ 0.15 (a)   $ (3.47 )   $ (3.32 )   $ (0.15 )   $ (0.15 )   $ (0.30 )    
    2009 - Institutional     8.77       0.16 (a)     (3.48 )     (3.32 )     (0.17 )     (0.15 )     (0.32 )    
    2009 - Service     8.74       0.14 (a)     (3.47 )     (3.33 )     (0.12 )     (0.15 )     (0.27 )    
    2009 - IR     8.75       0.16 (a)     (3.48 )     (3.32 )     (0.15 )     (0.15 )     (0.30 )    
    2009 - R     8.72       0.14 (a)     (3.46 )     (3.32 )     (0.11 )     (0.15 )     (0.26 )    
                                                                 
                                                                 
 FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31,
                                                                 
                                                                 
    2008 - A (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.30       (1.27 )     (0.97 )     (0.23 )     (0.06 )     (0.29 )    
    2008 - Institutional (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.31       (1.24 )     (0.93 )     (0.24 )     (0.06 )     (0.30 )    
    2008 - Service (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.29       (1.27 )     (0.98 )     (0.22 )     (0.06 )     (0.28 )    
    2008 - IR (Commenced November 30, 2007)     10.25       0.31       (1.51 )     (1.20 )     (0.24 )     (0.06 )     (0.30 )    
    2008 - R (Commenced November 30, 2007)     10.25       0.30       (1.53 )     (1.23 )     (0.24 )     (0.06 )     (0.30 )    
                                                                 
                                                                 
     
     
                                                                 
(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 net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges. Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into account. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
(d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
(e)   Annualized.
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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                                  Ratios assuming no
           
                                  expense reductions            
                            Ratio of
          Ratio of
           
                Net assets,
    Ratio of
    net investment
    Ratio of
    net investment
           
    Net asset
          end of
    net expenses
    income
    total expenses
    income (loss)
    Portfolio
     
    value, end
    Total
    period
    to average
    to average
    to average
    to average
    turnover
     
    of period     return(c)     (in 000s)     net assets(d)(e)     net assets(b)(e)     net assets(d)(e)     net assets(b)(e)     rate      
 
 
                                                                     
                                                                     
    $ 5.12       (38.40 )%   $ 4,185       0.55 %     4.99 %     4.36 %     1.18 %     13 %    
      5.13       (38.36 )     5,600       0.15       5.10       3.96       1.29       13      
      5.14       (38.46 )     6       0.65       4.57       4.46       0.76       13      
      5.13       (38.35 )     5       0.30       4.97       4.11       1.16       13      
      5.14       (38.44 )     5       0.80       4.45       4.61       0.64       13      
                                                                     
                                                                     
 
                                                                     
                                                                     
      8.74       (9.94 )     3,049       0.55       2.06       3.47       (0.86 )     33      
      8.77       (9.56 )     9,040       0.15       2.48       3.07       (0.44 )     33      
      8.74       (10.02 )     9       0.65       1.96       3.57       (0.96 )     33      
      8.75       (11.97 )     9       0.30       2.68       3.22       (0.24 )     33      
      8.72       (12.31 )     9       0.80       2.17       3.72       (0.75 )     33      
                                                                     
                                                                     
 
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 
 
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Financial Highlights
Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
 
                                                                 
              Income (loss) from
    Distributions
     
              investment operations     to shareholders      
        Net asset
                                         
        value,
    Net
    Net realized
    Total from
    From net
    From net
           
        beginning
    investment
    and unrealized
    investment
    investment
    realized
    Total
     
    Year - Share Class   of period     income(b)     loss     operations     income     gains     distributions      
 
 FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, (UNAUDITED)
                                                                 
                                                                 
    2009 - A   $ 8.53     $ 0.14 (a)   $ (3.66 )   $ (3.52 )   $ (0.18 )   $ (0.15 )   $ (0.33 )    
    2009 - Institutional     8.55       0.16 (a)     (3.68 )     (3.52 )     (0.19 )     (0.15 )     (0.34 )    
    2009 - Service     8.52       0.14 (a)     (3.66 )     (3.52 )     (0.15 )     (0.15 )     (0.30 )    
    2009 - IR     8.53       0.15 (a)     (3.66 )     (3.51 )     (0.18 )     (0.15 )     (0.33 )    
    2009 - R     8.50       0.14 (a)     (3.65 )     (3.51 )     (0.14 )     (0.15 )     (0.29 )    
                                                                 
                                                                 
 FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31,
                                                                 
                                                                 
    2008 - A (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.29       (1.45 )     (1.16 )     (0.24 )     (0.07 )     (0.31 )    
    2008 - Institutional (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.30       (1.43 )     (1.13 )     (0.25 )     (0.07 )     (0.32 )    
    2008 - Service (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.28       (1.45 )     (1.17 )     (0.24 )     (0.07 )     (0.31 )    
    2008 - IR (Commenced November 30, 2007)     10.22       0.30       (1.67 )     (1.37 )     (0.25 )     (0.07 )     (0.32 )    
    2008 - R (Commenced November 30, 2007)     10.22       0.29       (1.69 )     (1.40 )     (0.25 )     (0.07 )     (0.32 )    
                                                                 
                                                                 
     
     
                                                                 
(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 net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges. Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into account. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
(d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
(e)   Annualized.
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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                                  Ratios assuming no
           
                                  expense reductions            
                            Ratio of
          Ratio of
           
                Net assets,
    Ratio of
    net investment
    Ratio of
    net investment
           
    Net asset
          end of
    net expenses
    income
    total expenses
    income (loss)
    Portfolio
     
    value, end
    Total
    period
    to average
    to average
    to average
    to average
    turnover
     
    of period     return(c)     (in 000s)     net assets(d)(e)     net assets(b)(e)     net assets(d)(e)     net assets(b)(e)     rate      
 
 
                                                                     
                                                                     
    $ 4.68       (41.82 )%   $ 6,000       0.55 %     4.77 %     4.08 %     1.24 %     14 %    
      4.69       (41.72 )     5,215       0.15       5.24       3.68       1.71       14      
      4.70       (41.81 )     5       0.65       4.71       4.18       1.18       14      
      4.69       (41.71 )     5       0.30       5.11       3.83       1.58       14      
      4.70       (41.79 )     5       0.80       4.59       4.33       1.06       14      
                                                                     
                                                                     
 
                                                                     
                                                                     
      8.53       (11.97 )     3,747       0.55       1.91       3.42       (0.96 )     39      
      8.55       (11.67 )     8,838       0.15       2.33       3.02       (0.54 )     39      
      8.52       (12.13 )     9       0.65       1.83       3.52       (1.04 )     39      
      8.53       (13.77 )     9       0.30       2.65       3.17       (0.22 )     39      
      8.50       (14.11 )     9       0.80       2.14       3.67       (0.73 )     39      
                                                                     
                                                                     
 
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 
 
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Financial Highlights
Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
 
                                                                 
              Income (loss) from
    Distributions
     
              investment operations     to shareholders      
        Net asset
                                         
        value,
    Net
    Net realized
    Total from
    From net
    From net
           
        beginning
    investment
    and unrealized
    investment
    investment
    realized
    Total
     
    Year - Share Class   of period     income(b)     loss     operations     income     gains     distributions      
 
                                                                 
 
 FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, (UNAUDITED)
                                                                 
                                                                 
    2009 - A   $ 8.45     $ 0.12 (a)   $ (3.71 )   $ (3.59 )   $ (0.16 )   $ (0.21 )   $ (0.37 )    
    2009 - Institutional     8.47       0.15 (a)     (3.73 )     (3.58 )     (0.18 )     (0.21 )     (0.39 )    
    2009 - Service     8.45       0.14 (a)     (3.73 )     (3.59 )     (0.14 )     (0.21 )     (0.35 )    
    2009 - IR     8.45       0.15 (a)     (3.73 )     (3.58 )     (0.16 )     (0.21 )     (0.37 )    
    2009 - R     8.42       0.13 (a)     (3.72 )     (3.59 )     (0.12 )     (0.21 )     (0.33 )    
                                                                 
                                                                 
 FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31,
                                                                 
                                                                 
    2008 - A (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.29       (1.52 )     (1.23 )     (0.25 )     (0.07 )     (0.32 )    
    2008 - Institutional (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.30       (1.50 )     (1.20 )     (0.26 )     (0.07 )     (0.33 )    
    2008 - Service (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.28       (1.52 )     (1.24 )     (0.24 )     (0.07 )     (0.31 )    
    2008 - IR (Commenced November 30, 2007)     10.21       0.30       (1.73 )     (1.43 )     (0.26 )     (0.07 )     (0.33 )    
    2008 - R (Commenced November 30, 2007)     10.21       0.30       (1.77 )     (1.47 )     (0.25 )     (0.07 )     (0.32 )    
                                                                 
                                                                 
     
     
(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 net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges. Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into account. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
(d)  Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
(e)  Annualized.
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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                                  Ratios assuming no
           
                                  expense reductions            
                            Ratio of
          Ratio of
           
                Net assets,
    Ratio of
    net investment
    Ratio of
    net investment
           
    Net asset
          end of
    net expenses
    income
    total expenses
    income (loss)
    Portfolio
     
    value, end
    Total
    period
    to average
    to average
    to average
    to average
    turnover
     
    of period     return(c)     (in 000s)     net assets(d)(e)     net assets(b)(e)     net assets(d)(e)     net assets(b)(e)     rate      
 
 
                                                                     
                                                                     
    $ 4.49       (43.12 )%   $ 3,119       0.55 %     4.46 %     5.16 %     (0.15 )%     14 %    
      4.50       (42.99 )     5,025       0.15       5.22       4.76       0.61       14      
      4.51       (43.16 )     5       0.65       4.71       5.26       0.10       14      
      4.50       (42.98 )     5       0.30       5.07       4.91       0.46       14      
      4.50       (43.20 )     5       0.80       4.58       5.41       (0.03 )     14      
                                                                     
                                                                     
 
                                                                     
                                                                     
      8.45       (12.73 )     1,751       0.55       1.83       3.64       (1.26 )     32      
      8.47       (12.43 )     8,760       0.15       2.26       3.24       (0.83 )     32      
      8.45       (12.78 )     9       0.65       1.78       3.74       (1.31 )     32      
      8.45       (14.43 )     9       0.30       2.59       3.39       (0.50 )     32      
      8.42       (14.77 )     9       0.80       2.08       3.89       (1.01 )     32      
                                                                     
                                                                     
 
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 
 
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Financial Highlights
Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
 
                                                                 
              Income (loss) from
    Distributions
     
        Net asset
    investment operations     to shareholders      
        value,
    Net
    Net realized
    Total from
    From net
    From net
           
        beginning
    investment
    and unrealized
    investment
    investment
    realized
    Total
     
    Year - Share Class   of period     income(b)     loss     operations     income     gains     distributions      
 
 FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, (UNAUDITED)
                                                                 
                                                                 
    2009 - A   $ 8.40     $ 0.12 (a)   $ (3.78 )   $ (3.66 )   $ (0.09 )   $ (0.25 )   $ (0.34 )    
    2009 - Institutional     8.43       0.15 (a)     (3.82 )     (3.67 )     (0.10 )     (0.25 )     (0.35 )    
    2009 - Service     8.40       0.13 (a)     (3.81 )     (3.68 )     (0.06 )     (0.25 )     (0.31 )    
    2009 - IR     8.41       0.15 (a)     (3.82 )     (3.67 )     (0.09 )     (0.25 )     (0.34 )    
    2009 - R     8.38       0.13 (a)     (3.80 )     (3.67 )     (0.05 )     (0.25 )     (0.30 )    
                                                                 
                                                                 
 FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31,
                                                                 
                                                                 
    2008 - A (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.29       (1.57 )     (1.28 )     (0.25 )     (0.07 )     (0.32 )    
    2008 - Institutional (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.30       (1.54 )     (1.24 )     (0.26 )     (0.07 )     (0.33 )    
    2008 - Service (Commenced September 5, 2007)     10.00       0.28       (1.56 )     (1.28 )     (0.25 )     (0.07 )     (0.32 )    
    2008 - IR (Commenced November 30, 2007)     10.21       0.30       (1.77 )     (1.47 )     (0.26 )     (0.07 )     (0.33 )    
    2008 - R (Commenced November 30, 2007)     10.21       0.29       (1.79 )     (1.50 )     (0.26 )     (0.07 )     (0.33 )    
                                                                 
                                                                 
     
     
                                                                 
(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 net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges. Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into account. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
(d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
(e)   Annualized.
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2050 PORTFOLIO
 
 

 
 
 
 
                                                                     
                                  Ratios assuming no
           
                                  expense reductions            
                            Ratio of
          Ratio of
           
                Net assets,
    Ratio of
    net investment
    Ratio of
    net investment
           
    Net asset
          end of
    net expenses
    income
    total expenses
    (loss)
    Portfolio
     
    value, end
    Total
    period
    to average
    to average
    to average
    to average
    turnover
     
    of period     return(c)     (in 000s)     net assets(d)(e)     net assets(a)(e)     net assets(d)(e)     net assets(a)(e)     rate      
 
 
                                                                     
                                                                     
    $ 4.40       (44.24 )%   $ 748       0.55 %     4.56 %     6.23 %     (1.12 )%     10 %    
      4.41       (44.20 )     4,869       0.15       5.23       5.83       (0.45 )     10      
      4.41       (44.41 )     5       0.65       4.69       6.33       (0.99 )     10      
      4.40       (44.31 )     5       0.30       5.11       5.98       (0.57 )     10      
      4.41       (44.40 )     4       0.80       4.55       6.48       (1.13 )     10      
                                                                     
                                                                     
 
                                                                     
                                                                     
      8.40       (13.18 )     501       0.55       1.74       3.79       (1.50 )     39      
      8.43       (12.77 )     8,716       0.15       2.13       3.39       (1.11 )     39      
      8.40       (13.23 )     9       0.65       1.65       3.89       (1.59 )     39      
      8.41       (14.77 )     9       0.30       2.35       3.54       (0.89 )     39      
      8.38       (15.11 )     8       0.80       1.87       4.04       (1.37 )     39      
                                                                     
                                                                     
 
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 
 
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GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGIES PORTFOLIOS
 
 
Portfolio Expenses — Six Month Period Ended February 28, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
As a shareholder of Class A, Institutional, Service, Class IR or Class R Shares of the Portfolios you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (with respect to Class A Shares), and redemption fees (if any); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees (with respect to Class A and Class R Shares); and other Portfolio expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Institutional, Service, Class IR and Class R 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 September 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009.
 
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 (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees and do not include expenses of the 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.
 
                                                                                                                                                                                     
      Retirement Strategy 2010 Portfolio     Retirement Strategy 2015 Portfolio     Retirement Strategy 2020 Portfolio     Retirement Strategy 2030 Portfolio     Retirement Strategy 2040 Portfolio     Retirement Strategy 2050 Portfolio
                  Expenses Paid for
                Expenses Paid for
                Expenses Paid for
                Expenses Paid for
                Expenses Paid for
                Expenses Paid for
      Beginning
    Ending
    the
    Beginning Account
    Ending
    the
    Beginning Account
    Ending
    the
    Beginning Account
    Ending
    the
    Beginning Account
    Ending
    the
    Beginning
    Ending
    the
      Account Value
    Account Value
    6 months ended
    Value
    Account Value
    6 months ended
    Value
    Account Value
    6 months ended
    Value
    Account Value
    6 months ended
    Value
    Account Value
    6 months ended
    Account Value
    Account Value
    6 months ended
Share Class     9/1/08     2/28/09     2/28/09*     9/1/08     2/28/09     2/28/09*     9/1/08     2/28/09     2/28/09*     9/1/08     2/28/09     2/28/09*     9/1/08     2/28/09     2/28/09*     9/1/08     2/28/09     2/28/09*
Class A
                                                                                                                                                                                   
Actual
      $1,000.00         $676.50         $2.30         $1,000.00         $644.70         $2.26         $1,000.00         $616.00         $2.22         $1,000.00         $581.80         $2.17         $1,000.00         $568.80         $2.16         $1,000.00         $557.60         $2.14  
Hypothetical 5% return
      1,000.00         1,022.04 +       2.78         1,000.00         1,022.04 +       2.78         1,000.00         1,022.04 +       2.78         1,000.00         1,022.04 +       2.78         1,000.00         1,022.04 +       2.78         1,000.00         1,022.04 +       2.78  
 
Institutional
                                                                                                                                                                                   
Actual
      1,000.00         677.40         0.64         1,000.00         644.80         0.63         1,000.00         616.40         0.62         1,000.00         582.80         0.60         1,000.00         570.10         0.60         1,000.00         558.00         0.59  
Hypothetical 5% return
      1,000.00         1,024.03 +       0.77         1,000.00         1,024.03 +       0.77         1,000.00         1,024.03 +       0.77         1,000.00         1,024.03 +       0.77         1,000.00         1,024.03 +       0.77         1,000.00         1,024.03 +       0.77  
 
Service
                                                                                                                                                                                   
Actual
      1,000.00         676.40         2.70         1,000.00         643.80         2.64         1,000.00         615.40         2.59         1,000.00         581.90         2.54         1,000.00         568.40         2.54         1,000.00         555.90         2.50  
Hypothetical 5% return
      1,000.00         1,021.57 +       3.26         1,000.00         1,021.57 +       3.26         1,000.00         1,021.57 +       3.26         1,000.00         1,021.57 +       3.26         1,000.00         1,021.57 +       3.26         1,000.00         1,021.57 +       3.26  
 
Class IR
                                                                                                                                                                                   
Actual
      1,000.00         677.60         1.26         1,000.00         645.00         1.23         1,000.00         616.50         1.19         1,000.00         582.90         1.19         1,000.00         570.20         1.16         1,000.00         556.90         1.18  
Hypothetical 5% return
      1,000.00         1,023.29 +       1.52         1,000.00         1,023.29 +       1.52         1,000.00         1,023.29 +       1.52         1,000.00         1,023.29 +       1.52         1,000.00         1,023.29 +       1.52         1,000.00         1,023.29 +       1.52  
 
Class R
                                                                                                                                                                                   
Actual
      1,000.00         675.40         3.32         1,000.00         642.90         3.28         1,000.00         615.60         3.19         1,000.00         582.10         3.13         1,000.00         568.00         3.12         1,000.00         556.00         3.08  
Hypothetical 5% return
      1,000.00         1,020.84 +       4.00         1,000.00         1,020.84 +       4.00         1,000.00         1,020.84 +       4.00         1,000.00         1,020.84 +       4.00         1,000.00         1,020.84 +       4.00         1,000.00         1,020.84 +       4.00  
 
*   Expenses for each share class are calculated using the Portfolios’ annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended February 28, 2009. 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:
 
                                         
Portfolio   Class A     Institutional     Service     Class IR     Class R  
   
Retirement Strategy 2010
    0.55 %     0.15 %     0.65 %     0.30 %     0.80 %
Retirement Strategy 2015
    0.55       0.15       0.65       0.30       0.80  
Retirement Strategy 2020
    0.55       0.15       0.65       0.30       0.80  
Retirement Strategy 2030
    0.55       0.15       0.65       0.30       0.80  
Retirement Strategy 2040
    0.55       0.15       0.65       0.30       0.80  
Retirement Strategy 2050
    0.55       0.15       0.65       0.30       0.80  
 
 
+   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.
 
 

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FUNDS PROFILE
 
 

Goldman Sachs Funds
 
[GRAPHIC]
 
Goldman Sachs is a premier financial services firm, known since 1869 for creating thoughtful and customized investment solutions in complex global markets.
 
Today, The Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With portfolio management teams located around the world — and $739 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2008 — our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision, making us one of the few truly global asset managers.
 
GOLDMAN SACHS FUNDS
 
In building a globally diversified portfolio, you can select from more than 80 Goldman Sachs Funds and gain access to investment opportunities across borders, investment styles, asset classes and security capitalizations.
 
(FLOW CHART)
 
         
Money Market1

Fixed Income
n Enhanced Income Fund
n Ultra-Short Duration
Government Fund
n Short Duration Government
Fund
n Short Duration Tax-Free Fund
n Municipal Income Fund
n Government Income Fund
n Inflation Protected Securities
Fund
n U.S. Mortgages Fund
n Core Fixed Income Fund
n Core Plus Fixed Income Fund
n Investment Grade Credit Fund
n Global Income Fund
n High Yield Municipal Fund
n High Yield Fund
n Emerging Markets Debt Fund
n Local Emerging Markets
Debt Fund
 
Domestic Equity
n Balanced Fund
n Growth and Income Fund
n Structured Large Cap Value Fund
n Large Cap Value Fund
n Structured U.S. Equity Fund
n Structured Large Cap Growth Fund
n Capital Growth Fund
n Strategic Growth Fund
n All Cap Growth Fund
n Concentrated Growth Fund
n Tollkeeper Fundsm
n Mid Cap Value Fund
n Growth Opportunities Fund
n Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund
n Structured Small Cap Equity Fund
n Structured Small Cap Value Fund
n Structured Small Cap Growth Fund
n Small Cap Value Fund

Fund of Funds2
n Asset Allocation Portfolios
n Income Strategies Portfolio
n Satellite Strategies Portfolio
n Enhanced Dividend Global Equity
Portfolio
n Tax-Advantaged Global Equity
Portfolio
 
Retirement Strategies2

International Equity
n Structured International Equity Fund
n Structured International Equity
Flex Fund
n Strategic International Equity Fund
n Concentrated International Equity Fund
n Structured International Small Cap Fund
n International Small Cap Fund
n Asia Equity Fund
n Structured Emerging Markets
Equity Fund
n Emerging Markets Equity Fund
n BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China)

Specialty2
n U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund
n International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund
n Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund
n Structured International Tax-Managed
Equity Fund
n Real Estate Securities Fund
n International Real Estate Securities Fund
n Commodity Strategy Fund
n Absolute Return Tracker Fund
 
 
 
1
An investment in a money market fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Funds.
 
2 Individual Funds within the Fund of Funds, Retirement Strategies and Specialty categories will have various placement on the risk/return spectrum and may have greater or lesser risk than that indicated by the placement of the general Fund of Funds, Retirement Strategies or Specialty category.
 
The Goldman Sachs Tollkeeper FundSM is a registered service mark of Goldman, Sachs & Co.


 

     
TRUSTEES
Ashok N. Bakhru, Chairman
John P. Coblentz, Jr.
Diana M. Daniels
Patrick T. Harker
James A. McNamara
Jessica Palmer
Alan A. Shuch
Richard P. Strubel
  OFFICERS
James A. McNamara, President
John M. Perlowski, Senior Vice President and Treasurer
Peter V. Bonanno, Secretary
     
     
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
Distributor and Transfer Agent
  GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Investment Adviser
 
 
 
 
 
Visit our Web site at www.goldmansachsfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.
 
 
 
Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. 32 Old Slip, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10005
 
The reports concerning the Portfolios included in this shareholder report may contain certain forward-looking statements about the factors that may affect the performance of the Portfolios in the future. These statements are based on Portfolio management’s predictions and expectations concerning certain future events and their expected impact on the Portfolios, 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 Portfolios. 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 Portfolios use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how a Portfolio 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 Web site at http://www.sec.gov.
 
The Portfolios file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Portfolios’ Forms N-Q will become available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov within 60 days after the Portfolios’ first and third fiscal quarters. When available, the Portfolios’ Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may also be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. When available, Forms N-Q 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 may not be representative of current or future investments.
 
Holdings and allocations may not include the Portfolios’ entire investment portfolio, which may change at any time. Portfolio holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities.
 
This material is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current Prospectus. Please consider a Portfolio’s objectives, risks, and charges and expenses, and read the Prospectus carefully before investing. The Prospectus contains this and other information about the Portfolios.
 
Copyright 2009 Goldman, Sachs & Co.  All rights reserved.  09-20776.MF.TMPL RTMTSAR/1K / 04-09


 

     
ITEM 2.   CODE OF ETHICS.

  (a)   The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.
     
  (b)   During the period covered by this report, no amendments were made to the provisions of the Code of Ethics.
     
  (c)   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.
     
  (d)   A copy of the Code of Ethics is available as provided in Item 12(a)(1) of this report.
     

     
ITEM 3.   AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this 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.
     
    The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.
     
ITEM 6.   SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.
     
    The Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Semi-Annual Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
     
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 registrant’s second fiscal quarter of 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.   EXHIBITS.

  (a)(1)     Goldman Sachs Trust's Code of Ethics for Principal Executive and Senior Financial Officers is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 11(a)(1) of the registrant's Form N-CSR filed on March 8, 2004 for its Real Estate Securities Fund (Accession Number 0000950123-04-0002984).
     
  (a)(2)   Exhibit 99.CERT Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.
     
  (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, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, 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/Principal Executive Officer    
        Goldman Sachs Trust    
             
Date:       May 6, 2009    

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, 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/Principal Executive Officer    
        Goldman Sachs Trust    
             
Date:       May 6, 2009    
             
By:       /s/ John M. Perlowski    
       
   
        John M. Perlowski    
        Treasurer/Principal Financial Officer    
        Goldman Sachs Trust    
             
Date:       May 6, 2009