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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

     
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.
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
200 West Street
New York, New York 10282
  Copies to:
Geoffrey R.T. Kenyon, Esq.
Dechert LLP
200 Clarendon Street
27th Floor
Boston, MA 02116-5021

(Name and address of agent for service)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
 
(312) 655-4400
   
     
Date of fiscal year end:
 
     August 31
   
     
Date of reporting period:
 
May 31, 2010
   

Item 1. Schedule of Investments.

 


 

GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2010 PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments
May 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

                 
Shares     Description   Value  
Underlying Funds (Institutional Shares)(a) — 100.5%
Equity — 55.8%
  255,658    
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund—16.0%
  $ 2,229,342  
  131,743    
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund—8.6%
    1,189,638  
  97,739    
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund—7.6%
    1,053,627  
  99,563    
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund—5.2%
    725,817  
  67,671    
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund—5.2%
    718,663  
  47,495    
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund—3.6%
    499,171  
  48,767    
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund—3.2%
    444,755  
  59,008    
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund—2.8%
    391,226  
  27,542    
Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund—2.2%
    303,783  
  38,158    
Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund—1.4%
    200,328  
     
    7,756,350  
 
Fixed Income — 44.7%
  196,920    
Goldman Sachs Inflation Protected Securities Fund—15.8%
    2,199,598  
  112,312    
Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund—10.4%
    1,436,471  
  80,056    
Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund—5.1%
    711,693  
  101,547    
Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund—3.9%
    546,324  
  65,142    
Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund—3.2%
    448,829  
  43,494    
Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund—3.0%
    421,017  
  19,375    
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund—1.7%
    227,660  
  25,170    
Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund—1.6%
    223,255  
     
    6,214,847  
 
TOTAL UNDERLYING FUNDS (INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) — 100.5%   $ 13,971,197  
 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.5)%     (63,416 )
 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%   $ 13,907,781  
 
The percentage shown for each investment and investment category reflects the value of the respective investment or category as a percentage of net assets.
(a) Represents Affiliated Funds.
For information on the mutual funds and underlying mutual funds, please call our toll free Shareholder Services Line at 1-800-526-7384 or visit us on the web at www.goldmansachsfunds.com.



 

GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2010 PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments (continued)
May 31, 2010 (Unaudited)
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION
TAX INFORMATION — At May 31, 2010, the Portfolio’s aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:
         
 
Tax Cost
  $ 15,264,346  
 
Gross unrealized gain
    1,054,919  
Gross unrealized loss
    (2,348,068 )
 
Net unrealized security loss
  $ (1,293,149 )
 
Additional information regarding the Portfolio is available in the Portfolio’s most recent Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to Shareholders. This information is available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website (www.sec.gov).


 

GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2015 PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments
May 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

                 
Shares     Description   Value  
Underlying Funds (Institutional Shares)(a) — 100.4%
Equity — 63.6%
  290,979    
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund—19.4%
  $ 2,537,334  
  141,928    
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund—9.8%
    1,281,606  
  106,367    
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund—8.8%
    1,146,636  
  102,062    
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund—5.7%
    744,033  
  67,572    
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund—5.5%
    717,615  
  51,267    
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund—4.1%
    538,811  
  52,987    
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund—3.7%
    483,239  
  58,381    
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund—3.0%
    387,064  
  25,817    
Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund—2.2%
    284,756  
  35,922    
Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund—1.4%
    188,591  
     
    8,309,685  
 
Fixed Income — 36.8%
  140,453    
Goldman Sachs Inflation Protected Securities Fund—12.0%
    1,568,865  
  89,646    
Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund—8.8%
    1,146,567  
  75,690    
Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund—5.1%
    672,886  
  101,678    
Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund—4.2%
    547,027  
  50,284    
Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund—2.7%
    346,456  
  16,949    
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund—1.5%
    199,150  
  22,153    
Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund—1.5%
    196,496  
  14,072    
Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund—1.0%
    136,216  
     
    4,813,663  
 
TOTAL UNDERLYING FUNDS (INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) — 100.4%   $ 13,123,348  
 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.4)%     (55,472 )
 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%   $ 13,067,876  
 
The percentage shown for each investment and investment category reflects the value of the respective investment or category as a percentage of net assets.
(a) Represents Affiliated Funds.
For information on the mutual funds and underlying mutual funds, please call our toll free Shareholder Services Line at 1-800-526-7384 or visit us on the web at www.goldmansachsfunds.com.



 

GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2015 PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments (continued)
May 31, 2010 (Unaudited)
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION
TAX INFORMATION — At May 31, 2010, the Portfolio’s aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:
         
 
Tax Cost
  $ 13,954,620  
 
Gross unrealized gain
    828,547  
Gross unrealized loss
    (1,659,819 )
 
Net unrealized security loss
  $ (831,272 )
 
Additional information regarding the Portfolio is available in the Portfolio’s most recent Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to Shareholders. This information is available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website (www.sec.gov).


 

GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2020 PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments
May 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

                 
Shares     Description   Value  
Underlying Funds (Institutional Shares)(a) — 100.4%
Equity — 70.6%
  404,969    
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund—22.5%
  $ 3,531,330  
  189,524    
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund—10.9%
    1,711,399  
  143,078    
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund—9.8%
    1,542,380  
  131,781    
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund—6.1%
    960,680  
  86,338    
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund—5.8%
    916,913  
  68,359    
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund—4.6%
    718,457  
  71,411    
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund—4.2%
    651,271  
  70,758    
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund—3.0%
    469,128  
  31,214    
Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund—2.2%
    344,291  
  43,431    
Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund—1.5%
    228,013  
     
    11,073,862  
 
Fixed Income — 29.8%
  119,345    
Goldman Sachs Inflation Protected Securities Fund—8.5%
    1,333,079  
  75,053    
Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund—6.1%
    959,923  
  82,948    
Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund—4.7%
    737,404  
  123,132    
Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund—4.2%
    662,449  
  60,797    
Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund—2.7%
    418,889  
  20,494    
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund—1.5%
    240,807  
  26,772    
Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund—1.5%
    237,471  
  9,297    
Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund—0.6%
    89,994  
     
    4,680,016  
 
TOTAL UNDERLYING FUNDS (INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) — 100.4%   $ 15,753,878  
 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.4)%     (66,358 )
 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%   $ 15,687,520  
 
The percentage shown for each investment and investment category reflects the value of the respective investment or category as a percentage of net assets.
(a) Represents Affiliated Funds.
For information on the mutual funds and underlying mutual funds, please call our toll free Shareholder Services Line at 1-800-526-7384 or visit us on the web at www.goldmansachsfunds.com.



 

GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2020 PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments (continued)
May 31, 2010 (Unaudited)
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION
TAX INFORMATION — At May 31, 2010, the Portfolio’s aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:
         
 
Tax Cost
  $ 16,866,425  
 
Gross unrealized gain
    1,278,009  
Gross unrealized loss
    (2,390,556 )
 
Net unrealized security loss
  $ (1,112,547 )
 
Additional information regarding the Portfolio is available in the Portfolio’s most recent Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to Shareholders. This information is available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website (www.sec.gov).


 

GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2030 PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments
May 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

                 
Shares     Description   Value  
Underlying Funds (Institutional Shares)(a) — 100.1%
Equity — 80.3%
  667,660    
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund—26.6%
  $ 5,821,999  
  300,792    
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund—12.4%
    2,716,153  
  228,968    
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund—11.3%
    2,468,278  
  206,359    
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund—6.9%
    1,504,355  
  130,387    
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund—6.3%
    1,384,715  
  108,732    
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund—5.2%
    1,142,774  
  114,450    
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund—4.8%
    1,043,782  
  102,787    
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund—3.1%
    681,477  
  43,792    
Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund—2.2%
    483,024  
  61,006    
Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund—1.5%
    320,283  
     
    17,566,840  
 
Fixed Income — 19.8%
  171,290    
Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund—4.2%
    921,538  
  101,414    
Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund—4.1%
    901,572  
  73,468    
Goldman Sachs Inflation Protected Securities Fund—3.7%
    820,643  
  43,676    
Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund—2.6%
    558,612  
  76,612    
Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund—2.4%
    527,856  
  25,811    
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund—1.4%
    303,278  
  33,497    
Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund—1.4%
    297,113  
     
    4,330,612  
 
TOTAL UNDERLYING FUNDS (INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) — 100.1%   $ 21,897,452  
 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.1)%     (19,104 )
 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%   $ 21,878,348  
 
The percentage shown for each investment and investment category reflects the value of the respective investment or category as a percentage of net assets.
(a) Represents Affiliated Funds.
For information on the mutual funds and underlying mutual funds, please call our toll free Shareholder Services Line at 1-800-526-7384 or visit us on the web at www.goldmansachsfunds.com.



 

GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2030 PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments (continued)
May 31, 2010 (Unaudited)
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION
TAX INFORMATION — At May 31, 2010, the Portfolio’s aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:
         
 
Tax Cost
  $ 23,359,325  
 
Gross unrealized gain
    1,479,149  
Gross unrealized loss
    (2,941,022 )
 
Net unrealized security loss
  $ (1,461,873 )
 
Additional information regarding the Portfolio is available in the Portfolio’s most recent Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to Shareholders. This information is available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website (www.sec.gov).


 

GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2040 PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments
May 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

                 
Shares     Description   Value  
Underlying Funds (Institutional Shares)(a) — 100.4%
Equity — 85.1%
  434,381    
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund—28.0%
  $ 3,787,803  
  196,468    
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund—13.1%
    1,774,102  
  149,911    
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund—12.0%
    1,616,040  
  142,196    
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund—7.7%
    1,036,610  
  83,962    
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund—6.6%
    891,681  
  70,933    
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund—5.5%
    745,501  
  74,826    
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund—5.0%
    682,416  
  71,013    
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund—3.5%
    470,815  
  27,409    
Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund—2.2%
    302,325  
  37,968    
Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund—1.5%
    199,331  
     
    11,506,624  
 
Fixed Income — 15.3%
  104,169    
Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund—4.1%
    560,427  
  59,374    
Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund—3.9%
    527,835  
  34,360    
Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund—3.2%
    439,460  
  30,205    
Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund—1.5%
    208,114  
  10,138    
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund—0.9%
    119,122  
  13,277    
Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund—0.9%
    117,764  
  9,094    
Goldman Sachs Inflation Protected Securities Fund—0.8%
    101,583  
     
    2,074,305  
 
TOTAL UNDERLYING FUNDS (INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) — 100.4%   $ 13,580,929  
 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.4)%     (59,877 )
 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%   $ 13,521,052  
 
The percentage shown for each investment and investment category reflects the value of the respective investment or category as a percentage of net assets.
(a) Represents Affiliated Funds.
For information on the mutual funds and underlying mutual funds, please call our toll free Shareholder Services Line at 1-800-526-7384 or visit us on the web at www.goldmansachsfunds.com.



 

GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2040 PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments (continued)
May 31, 2010 (Unaudited)
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION
TAX INFORMATION — At May 31, 2010, the Portfolio’s aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:
         
 
Tax Cost
  $ 14,332,864  
 
Gross unrealized gain
    1,087,087  
Gross unrealized loss
    (1,839,022 )
 
Net unrealized security loss
  $ (751,935 )
 
Additional information regarding the Portfolio is available in the Portfolio’s most recent Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to Shareholders. This information is available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website (www.sec.gov).


 

GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2050 PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments
May 31, 2010 (Unaudited)

                 
Shares     Description   Value  
Underlying Funds (Institutional Shares)(a) — 100.6%
Equity — 89.8%
  348,107    
Goldman Sachs Structured International Equity Fund—29.4%
  $ 3,035,497  
  157,844    
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Value Fund—13.8%
    1,425,328  
  120,536    
Goldman Sachs Structured Large Cap Growth Fund—12.6%
    1,299,377  
  119,586    
Goldman Sachs Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund—8.5%
    871,782  
  66,418    
Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Fund—6.8%
    705,354  
  57,004    
Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund—5.8%
    599,111  
  60,144    
Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund—5.3%
    548,510  
  59,687    
Goldman Sachs Structured International Small Cap Fund—3.8%
    395,728  
  21,026    
Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund—2.3%
    231,915  
  29,124    
Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund—1.5%
    152,899  
     
    9,265,501  
 
Fixed Income — 10.8%
  77,792    
Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund—4.1%
    418,522  
  42,911    
Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund—3.7%
    381,478  
  10,911    
Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund—1.3%
    139,553  
  9,582    
Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund—0.6%
    66,023  
  3,226    
Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund—0.4%
    37,910  
  4,242    
Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund—0.4%
    37,624  
  2,867    
Goldman Sachs Inflation Protected Securities Fund—0.3%
    32,032  
     
    1,113,142  
 
TOTAL UNDERLYING FUNDS (INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) — 100.6%   $ 10,378,643  
 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.6)%     (57,753 )
 
NET ASSETS — 100.0%   $ 10,320,890  
 
The percentage shown for each investment and investment category reflects the value of the respective investment or category as a percentage of net assets.
(a) Represents Affiliated Funds.
For information on the mutual funds and underlying mutual funds, please call our toll free Shareholder Services Line at 1-800-526-7384 or visit us on the web at www.goldmansachsfunds.com.



 

GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGY 2050 PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments (continued)
May 31, 2010 (Unaudited)
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION
TAX INFORMATION — At May 31, 2010, the Portfolio’s aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:
         
 
Tax Cost
  $ 12,236,982  
 
Gross unrealized gain
    166,130  
Gross unrealized loss
    (2,024,469 )
 
Net unrealized security loss
  $ (1,858,339 )
 
Additional information regarding the Portfolio is available in the Portfolio’s most recent Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to Shareholders. This information is available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website (www.sec.gov).


 

GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGIES PORTFOLIOS
Schedule of Investments
May 31, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTES TO THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
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 Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“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, that 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 approved by the trustees or provided by securities dealers. The pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing, which consider: (i) yield or price with respect to bonds that are considered comparable in characteristics such as rating, interest rate and maturity date or (ii) quotations from bond dealers to determine current value. If accurate quotations are not readily available, or if GSAM or GSAMI believes that such quotations do not accurately reflect fair value, 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 trustees. Short-term debt obligations that mature in sixty days or less and that do not exhibit signs of credit deterioration are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.
     The Underlying Funds may invest in equity securities and investment companies. Investments in equity securities and investment companies traded on a United States (“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.
     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 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 fair value 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 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.
Fair Value of Investments — 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 (i.e., the exit price). Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements)

 


 

GOLDMAN SACHS RETIREMENT STRATEGIES PORTFOLIOS
Schedule of Investments (continued)
May 31, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTES TO THE SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
Level 2 — Quoted prices in markets that are not active or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable (including but not limited to quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk), either directly or indirectly;
Level 3 — Prices or valuations that require significant unobservable inputs (including GSAM’s assumptions in determining fair value measurement).
The following is a summary of the Portfolios’ investments categorized in the fair value hierarchy, as of May 31, 2010:
                                                                         
    Retirement Strategy 2010   Retirement Strategy 2015   Retirement Strategy 2020
Assets   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3
 
Equity Underlying Funds
  $ 7,756,350     $     $     $ 8,309,685     $     $     $ 11,073,862     $     $  
Fixed Income Underlying Funds
    6,214,847                   4,813,663                   4,680,016              
 
Total
  $ 13,971,197     $     $     $ 13,123,348     $     $     $ 15,753,878     $     $  
 
                                                                         
    Retirement Strategy 2030   Retirement Strategy 2040   Retirement Strategy 2050
Assets   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3
 
Equity Underlying Funds
  $ 17,566,840     $     $     $ 11,506,624     $     $     $ 9,265,501     $     $  
Fixed Income Underlying Funds
    4,330,612                   2,074,305                   1,113,142              
 
Total
  $ 21,897,452     $     $     $ 13,580,929     $     $     $ 10,378,643     $     $  
 
Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, the Portfolios trade 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 that an issuer fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Portfolios have unsettled or open transaction defaults.

 


 

Item 2. Controls and Procedures.

(a)   The Registrant’s President and Principal Financial Officer concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) were effective as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report (the “Evaluation Date”), based on their evaluation of the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the Evaluation Date.

(b)   There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 3. Exhibits.

(a)   Separate certifications for the president and the principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) are filed herewith.

 


 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

             
(Registrant)
  Goldman Sachs Trust  
   
By (Signature and Title)*   /s/ JAMES A. McNAMARA, PRESIDENT    
     
   
Date
  July 30, 2010  
   

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

             
By (Signature and Title)*   /s/ JAMES A. McNAMARA, PRESIDENT    
     
   
Date
  July 30, 2010  
   
By (Signature and Title)*   /s/ GEORGE F. TRAVERS, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER    
     
   
Date
  July 30, 2010  
   

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.