N-CSR 1 d586842dncsr.htm GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST Goldman Sachs Trust

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-05349

 

 

Goldman Sachs Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

71 South Wacker Drive,

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Copies to:

Robert Griffith, Esq

  Stephen H. Bier, Esq.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

  Dechert LLP

200 West Street

  1095 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10282

  New York, NY 10036

 

(Name and address of agents for service)

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

 

 

Date of fiscal year end: November 30

 

 

Date of reporting period: November 30, 2023

 

 

 

ITEM 1.

REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.

 

The Annual Report to Shareholders is filed herewith.


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Goldman Sachs Funds Annual Report November 30, 2023 MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund


 

Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Portfolio Management Discussion and Performance Summary

     1  

Schedule of Investments

     8  

Financial Statements

     10  

Financial Highlights

     13  

Notes to Financial Statements

     20  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     32  

Other Information

     33  

Voting Results

     39  

 

 

Effective January 24, 2023, open-end mutual funds and exchange traded funds will be required to provide shareholders with streamlined annual and semi-annual shareholder reports (“Tailored Shareholder Reports”). Funds will be required to prepare a separate Tailored Shareholder Report for each share class of a fund that highlights key information to investors. Other information, including financial statements, will no longer appear in a fund’s shareholder report, but will be available online, delivered free of charge upon request, and filed with the SEC on a semi-annual basis on Form N-CSR. The new requirements have a compliance date of July 24, 2024.

 

     
NOT  FDIC-INSURED     May Lose Value     No Bank Guarantee    

 

  

 

 

 


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Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

 

 

Investment Objective and Principal Investment Strategy

 

The Fund seeks total return through current income and capital appreciation.

 

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) in U.S. and non-U.S. equity or fixed income securities issued by energy infrastructure companies, including master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) and “C” corporations. The Fund’s investments in MLPs will consist of at least 25% of the Fund’s total assets as measured at the time of purchase. The Fund intends to concentrate its investments in the energy sector.

 

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Energy and Infrastructure Team discusses the Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended November 30, 2023 (the “Reporting Period”).

 

Q

How did the Fund perform during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares generated average annual total returns, without sales charges, of 15.84%, 14.97%, 16.22%, 16.11%, 16.26%, 15.52% and 16.25%, respectively. These returns compare to the 23.29% average annual total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the Alerian MLP Index (Total Return, Unhedged, USD). The Alerian MLP Index is the leading gauge of energy infrastructure master limited partnerships (“MLPs”).1

 

Q

How did energy-related securities overall perform during the Reporting Period?

 

A

Energy-related equities generated mixed results during the Reporting Period, as commodity prices declined. Brent crude oil prices fell 3.04%, while natural gas prices were more challenged, with U.S. Henry Hub2 prices down 59.91%. Broad energy equities, as measured by the diversified S&P Energy Select Sector Index (IXE),3 returned -3.70% during

 

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Source: Alerian. The Alerian MLP Index is the leading gauge of energy infrastructure MLPs. The capped, float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted index, whose constituents earn the majority of their cash flow from midstream activities involving energy commodities, is disseminated real-time on a price-return basis (AMZ) and on a total-return basis (AMZX). It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

  2 

Henry Hub is a distribution hub on the natural gas pipeline system in Louisiana. Due to its importance, it lends its name to the pricing point for natural gas futures contracts in the U.S.

  3 

The S&P Energy Select Sector Index (IXE) is a segment of the S&P 500® Index. All components of the S&P 500® Index are assigned to one of the 11 Select Sector Indices, which seek to track major economic segments and are highly liquid benchmarks. Stock classifications are based on the Global Industry Classification

  the Reporting Period. However, energy infrastructure MLPs, as measured by the Alerian MLP Index, and the broader midstream4 sector (inclusive of both energy MLPs and “C” corporations), as measured by the Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA),5 gained 23.29% and 7.70%, respectively. The broad U.S. equity market, as represented by the S&P 500® Index, returned 13.84% during the Reporting Period.

 

When the Reporting Period began in December 2022, commodities and energy-related equities experienced a sharp sell-off driven by worries around a potential recession, high interest rates, geopolitical tensions given the Russia/Ukraine war, and macroeconomic uncertainty. During the first quarter of 2023, commodities and energy-related equities continued to pull back overall, as broad-based macroeconomic uncertainty, driven by rising interest rates and concerns around the banking sector, caused volatility across asset classes. Despite the challenged environment, commodities

 

Standard (GICS®). Capping is applied to ensure diversification among companies within each index. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

  4 

The midstream component of the energy industry is usually defined as those companies providing products or services that help link the supply side (i.e., energy producers) and the demand side (i.e., energy end-users for any type of energy commodity). Such midstream businesses can include, but are not limited to, those that process, store, market and transport various energy commodities.

  5 

Source: Alerian. The Alerian Midstream Energy Index is a broad-based composite of North American energy infrastructure companies. The capped, float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted index, whose constituents earn the majority of their cash flow from midstream activities involving energy commodities, is disseminated real-time on a price-return basis (AMNA), total-return basis (AMNAX), net total-return (AMNAN), and adjusted net total return (AMNTR) basis. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

 

  

 

 

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and energy-related equities regained some lost ground toward the end of the quarter. For the first quarter overall, West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) crude oil prices were down approximately 6%. Natural gas saw a more significant decline, with U.S. Henry Hub prices down about 51% and the European Title Transfer Facility (“TTF”)6 natural gas price down approximately 36%.

 

The second quarter of 2023 saw continued macroeconomic uncertainty, including recession concerns and consumers and businesses alike adapting to a higher interest rate environment. These factors helped drive ongoing commodity price weakness and volatility, as Brent crude oil and European TTF natural gas prices fell 4.9% and 20.2%, respectively, during the quarter. In contrast, U.S. Henry Hub natural gas prices recovered 12.5%. Despite commodity price weakness, midstream energy equities remained resilient, with AMNA returning 3.71% for the second calendar quarter, following an 8.38% gain in the fourth quarter of 2022. These results stood in contrast to other energy equity indices, with the upstream7-focused SPDR® S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP)8 and the diversified IXE returning 1.65% and -1.13%, respectively, during the second quarter of 2023. Energy-related stocks generally lagged other segments of the broad equity market, with midstream energy equities and the diversified IXE significantly underperforming the S&P 500® Index in the second quarter, reversing some of the gains produced during the 2022 calendar year.

 

The third quarter of 2023 reflected ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, as market participants assessed the risks of recession, sustained elevated inflation and potential effects of a higher interest rate environment. These concerns contributed to broader equity market softness, with the S&P 500® Index finishing the quarter down 3.27% and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rising from 3.81% to 4.59%. Despite recession concerns, crude oil prices increased, with WTI crude oil prices up 28%, finishing the quarter around

 

  6 

The European Title Transfer Facility is a pricing location in the Netherlands. It has become the most liquid pricing location in Europe, and as such, oftentimes serves as a pricing proxy for the overall European liquified natural gas import market.

  7 

The upstream component of the energy industry is usually defined as those operations stages in the oil and gas industry that involve exploration and production. Upstream operations deal primarily with the exploration stages of the oil and gas industry, with upstream firms taking the first steps to first locate, test and drill for oil and gas. Later, once reserves are proven, upstream firms will extract any oil and gas from the reserve.

  8 

The S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Select Industry Index, the XOP’s benchmark, is an equal-weighted index that draws constituents from the oil and gas exploration and production segment of the S&P Total Market Index. Liquidity and market capitalization screens are applied to the index to ensure investability. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

$91 per barrel, the highest level since November 2022. Strength in commodities contributed to midstream energy equities’ resilience, despite broader equity market weakness. For the quarter, AMNA gained 6.75%. Other energy equity measures also saw a strong quarter, with the upstream-focused XOP and diversified IXE up 15.40% and 12.37%, respectively.

 

In the last two months of the Reporting Period, energy-related equities remained resilient amid a pullback in crude oil prices driven by heightened geopolitical tensions with the outbreak of war in the Middle East. At the end of the Reporting Period, there had been no certain indication of a widespread impact on the broader equities markets nor had there been any major spillover into a widespread regional conflict, though investors remained attentive to the prospect of the situation escalating. In particular, investors contemplated how a prolonged conflict there could pressure energy prices and inflation.

 

Q

What key factors were responsible for the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, the Fund generated double-digit positive absolute returns but underperformed the Alerian MLP Index on a relative basis. These results were driven by subsector and security selection.

 

Regarding its exposures, the Fund was hurt by security selection in the petroleum pipeline transportation and the hydrocarbon production and mining subsectors.9 It was helped by security selection in the retail marketing and wholesale marketing subsectors.

 

Q

What individual holdings detracted from the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, the Fund was hurt most by its overweight position versus the Alerian MLP Index in DT Midstream, Inc., its underweight position in Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. and its overweight position in The Williams Companies, Inc.

 

DT Midstream, Inc. (DTM), an owner, operator and developer of natural gas, was a leading detractor from the Fund’s relative returns. The company’s share price was pressured by the drop in natural gas prices during the Reporting Period. At the end of the Reporting Period, DTM remained one of our top picks in the natural gas midstream

 

  9 

Sector and subsector allocations are defined by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and may differ from sector allocations used by the Alerian MLP Index.

 

 

  

 

 

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space, as it is levered to natural gas production growth in the key basins that are set to feed growing liquified natural gas (“LNG”) demand over the next decade. Additionally, we believed DTM could be an acquisition candidate for larger natural gas-focused midstream companies looking to add high quality assets at an attractive price.

 

Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (MMP) is an energy pipeline operator based in Tulsa, Oklahoma that primarily transports, stores and distributes refined petroleum products and crude oil. The company also owns ammonia and petroleum pipelines in the mid-continent oil province, which is a broad area containing hundreds of oil fields in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. MMP’s shares gained strongly during the Reporting Period on the back of the company’s approved acquisition by ONEOK, Inc., completed in September 2023.

 

The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) has a core business in natural gas processing and transportation, with additional petroleum and electricity generation assets. During the Reporting Period, WMB reported earnings that were in line with consensus estimates, but its share price was hurt by a slower than consensus estimated recovery in natural gas, worse than consensus expected rate case headwinds for Transco (its U.S. natural gas pipeline), and higher regulatory hurdles for natural gas pipeline projects. We remained constructive on WMB at the end of the Reporting Period. (A rate case is a quasi-judicial process, conducted by utility regulators, in which a utility’s rates and revenue requirements are set for a period of time.)

 

Q

What individual holdings added to the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A

Compared to the Alerian MLP Index, the Fund benefited during the Reporting Period from its underweight position in Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. and its overweight positions in EnLink Midstream LLC and Holly Energy Partners, L.P.

 

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP) provides clean, secure and affordable LNG to integrated energy companies, utilities and energy trading companies around the world. Its stock price rose during the Reporting Period but lagged the Alerian MLP Index, and thus the Fund’s underweight position in CQP contributed positively to the Fund’s relative returns. Notably, the company posted strong earnings during the Reporting Period, and at the end of the Reporting Period, we remained positive about its prospects.

EnLink Midstream LLC (ENLC) is a midstream energy company that transports, stores and sells natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil and condensates to industrial end-users, utilities, marketers and pipelines. ENLC gained during the Reporting Period based in part on its increased weighting in midstream indices, driven by recent consolidation in the industry. At the end of the Reporting Period, we remained constructive on the stock.

 

Holly Energy Partners, L.P., a provider of petroleum products and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to the petroleum industry, was resilient amid market turbulence during the Reporting Period and was also perceived to be well positioned in regions with promising growth prospects. Its share price appreciated, largely driven by the company’s strong earnings and its acquisition by HF Sinclair Corporation, which closed on November 30, 2023.

 

Q

Were there any notable purchases or sales during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, we initiated a Fund position on the initial public offering (“IPO”) of Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. The company provides contract natural gas compression to customers in numerous basins but with the majority of its operations in the Permian Basin. We believed the IPO offered an attractive entry point into what we see as a high growth business at a compelling valuation.

 

In addition, we established a Fund position in Atlas Energy Solutions Inc., a leading provider of proppant (frac sand) and logistics services to the oil and natural gas industry within the Permian Basin of West Texas and New Mexico. In our view, the stock had an attractive valuation, and we made the investment at what we considered to be an attractive entry point.

 

Among notable sales during the Reporting Period was the elimination of the Fund’s position in Plains GP Holdings LP (Class A), one of the largest energy infrastructure and logistics companies in North America. During the Reporting Period, relative to the Alerian MLP Index, the Fund held an underweight position in Plains GP Holdings LP (Class A) and an overweight position in Plains All American Pipeline LP, an MLP engaged in pipeline transport, marketing and storage of liquefied petroleum gas and petroleum. Because of the similarities between the two, we decided to consolidate the Fund’s weightings into Plains All American Pipeline LP for technical purposes.

 

 

  

 

 

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We also exited the Fund’s position in Enbridge Inc. (ENB), a Canadian energy infrastructure company, during the Reporting Period. ENB, along with other companies perceived to have utilities-like business models, faced headwinds in the rising interest rate environment. Additionally, ENB made a large acquisition during the time the Fund owned the stock, creating a funding overhang that was likely, in our view, to be a challenge for the company until it is addressed.

 

Q

How did the Fund use derivatives and similar instruments during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, the Fund did not use derivatives or similar instruments.

 

Q

Were there any changes to the Fund’s portfolio management team during the Reporting Period?

 

A

Effective January 11, 2023, Ganesh V. Jois no longer served as a portfolio manager for the Fund. As of the same date, Akif Irfan began serving as a portfolio manager for the Fund, joining Kyri Loupis and Matthew Cooper. By design, all investment decisions for the Fund are performed within a team structure, with multiple subject matter experts. This strategic decision making has been a cornerstone of our approach and helps ensure continuity in the Fund.

 

Q

What is the Fund’s tactical view and strategy for the months ahead?

 

A

At the end of the Reporting Period, we had a positive outlook for commodity prices and oil-related securities. We expected crude oil prices to trade in the $80 to $100 per barrel range during the next several quarters, creating a strong operating environment for energy-focused businesses. Additionally, we saw energy policy shifting as the global economy looked to address growing global energy needs, with energy security becoming a priority for many developed nations in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In our view, North America was rather uniquely positioned as a potential key source of safe, reliable and affordable energy for decades to come. Looking at LNG specifically, the U.S. has spent billions of dollars on LNG infrastructure during the last five years or so to supply the world with essential LNG under long-term contracts. Since 2017, the U.S. has grown natural gas production by about 50% and LNG exports by more than 900%, making it the largest global LNG exporter, with industry expectations for U.S. LNG exports to triple by 2032 relative to 2021 levels.10

 

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Bloomberg and Energy Information Agency.

Regarding midstream energy companies, we believed at the end of the Reporting Period that their fundamentals were some of the most attractive on record, with midstream cash flow inflecting higher alongside strong oil and natural gas prices and management teams demonstrating capital and cost discipline. The midstream sector was generating significant amounts of free cash flow at the end of the Reporting Period, which, in our opinion, not only adequately supported then-current distributions and dividends but also left plenty of excess cash to further reduce debt if needed, buy back stock and/or grow distributions and dividends. Overall, we believed the midstream energy sector presented a compelling investment opportunity amid a strong commodity price backdrop, healthy fundamentals and inexpensive valuations. Additionally, the sector was well positioned, in our view, to benefit from the growing need for North American energy.

 

In managing the Fund, we intend to remain focused on high quality companies with strong dividend/distribution coverage, cash flow growth potential and what we see as a robust outlook for free cash flow generation and healthy balance sheets. As always, we continue to monitor domestic and global economies, geopolitical factors, interest rates and equity market fundamentals as we actively manage the Fund.

 

 

  

 

 

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Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

as of November 30, 2023

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 11/30/23

 

Holding

  % of Net Assets    Line of Business

Energy Transfer LP

  14.6%    Pipeline Transportation | Natural Gas

Enterprise Products Partners LP

  12.2       Pipeline Transportation | Natural Gas

MPLX LP

  11.5       Gathering + Processing

Plains All American Pipeline LP

   9.3       Pipeline Transportation | Petroleum

Western Midstream Partners LP

   9.1       Gathering + Processing

Targa Resources Corp.

   5.7       Gathering + Processing

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

   5.7       Other | Liquefaction

EnLink Midstream LLC

   5.5       Gathering + Processing

Sunoco LP

   4.0       Marketing | Wholesale

DT Midstream, Inc.

   3.6       Pipeline Transportation | Natural Gas

 

   

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

 

FUND SECTOR ALLOCATIONS *

 

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The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from the percentages contained in the graph above. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of total net assets. Underlying sector allocations of exchange-traded funds and other investment companies held by the fund are not reflected in the graph above. Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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Performance Summary

 

November 30, 2023

 

The following graph shows the value, as of November 30, 2023, of a $1,000,000 investment made on December 1, 2013 in Institutional Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s benchmark, the Alerian MLP Index (Total Return, Unhedged, USD) is shown. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown and in their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The returns set forth below represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted below. Please visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

 

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund’s 10 Year Performance

 

Performance of a $1,000,000 investment, with distributions reinvested, from December 1, 2013 through November 30, 2023.

 

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Average Annual Total Return through November 30, 2023*

  

 

One Year

  

 

Five Years

  

 

Ten Years

  

 

Since Inception

   

Class A

             

Excluding sales charges

   15.84%    7.29%    1.05%     

Including sales charges

    9.47%    6.08%    0.48%       

Class C

             

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

   14.97%    6.52%    0.31%     

Including contingent deferred sales charges

   13.89%    6.52%    0.31%       

Institutional

   16.22%    7.70%    1.43%       

Investor

   16.11%    7.54%    1.31%       

Class R6 (Commenced April 2, 2018)

   16.26%    7.71%     N/A    8.08%    

Class R

   15.52%    7.00%    0.80%       

Class P (Commenced April 16, 2018)

   16.25%    7.69%     N/A    6.67%    

 

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These returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV and reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.50% for Class A Shares and the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class C Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). Because Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Average Annual Total Return.

 

  

 

 

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Index Definitions

 

The Alerian MLP Index is a composite of the 50 most prominent energy master limited partnerships calculated by Standard & Poor’s using a float-adjusted market capitalization methodology. The Alerian MLP Index is disseminated by the New York Stock Exchange real-time on a price return basis (NYSE: AMZ). The corresponding total return index is calculated and disseminated daily through ticker AMZX. The Alerian MLP Index figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    Shares    Description   Value  
  Common Stocks – 100.6%

 

  Gathering + Processing – 41.3%

 

  6,687,274    EnLink Midstream LLC*   $ 91,415,036  
  1,202,376    Hess Midstream LP Class A     39,125,315  
  243,056    Kinder Morgan, Inc.     4,270,494  
  726,222    Kodiak Gas Services, Inc.     12,803,294  
  5,203,394    MPLX LP     189,715,745  
  807,252    ONEOK, Inc.     55,579,300  
  1,047,911    Targa Resources Corp.     94,783,550  
  5,050,593    Western Midstream Partners LP     150,608,683  
  1,155,663    Williams Cos., Inc.     42,516,842  
      

 

 

 
         680,818,259  
 

 

 
  Marketing | Retail – 0.5%

 

  497,729    Suburban Propane Partners LP     8,536,052  
 

 

 
  Marketing | Wholesale – 4.0%

 

  1,211,632    Sunoco LP     66,227,805  
 

 

 
  Other | Liquefaction – 7.0%

 

  353,558    Cheniere Energy Partners LP     21,828,671  
  519,289    Cheniere Energy, Inc.     94,588,491  
      

 

 

 
         116,417,162  
 

 

 
  Pipeline Transportation | Natural Gas – 32.2%

 

  434,192    Atlas Energy Solutions, Inc.     7,407,316  
  1,025,747    DT Midstream, Inc.     58,765,046  
  17,366,251    Energy Transfer LP     241,217,226  
  7,506,743    Enterprise Products Partners LP     201,030,578  
  999,967    Equitrans Midstream Corp.     9,379,690  
  328,706    TC Energy Corp.     12,333,049  
      

 

 

 
         530,132,905  
 

 

 
  Pipeline Transportation | Petroleum – 13.9%

 

    1,742,209    Genesis Energy LP     21,882,145  
  2,220,617    NuStar Energy LP     42,280,548  
  370,584    Pembina Pipeline Corp.     12,388,623  
  9,631,158    Plains All American Pipeline LP     152,942,789  
      

 

 

 
         229,494,105  
 

 

 
  Production + Mining | Hydrocarbon – 1.7%

 

  106,941    ConocoPhillips     12,359,172  
  477,842    Marathon Oil Corp.     12,151,522  
  537,100    Tidewater Renewables Ltd.*     2,913,192  
      

 

 

 
         27,423,886  
 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $1,483,453,759)
  $ 1,659,050,174  
 

 

 

 

    Shares    Description   Value  
  Exchange Traded Funds – 0.8%

 

    199,913    Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund   $ 12,546,540  
  (Cost $12,332,381)

 

 

 

 
      
    Shares   

Dividend

Rate

  Value  
  Investment Companies – 0.5%

 

  First Trust Energy Income & Growth Fund

 

  170,301    0.300%   $ 2,508,534  
  First Trust Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

  55,114    0.100       907,728  
  First Trust MLP & Energy Income Fund

 

  335,487    0.050       2,955,640  
  First Trust New Opportunities MLP & Energy Fund

 

  239,896    0.038       1,682,870  
 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES (Cost $7,899,586)   $ 8,054,772  
 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 101.9% (Cost $1,503,685,726)   $ 1,679,651,486  
 

 

 
 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF
OTHER ASSETS – ( 1.9)%

    (31,416,719
 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 1,648,234,767  
 

 

 
 

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

 

*   Non-income producing security.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:
LLC    —Limited Liability Company
LP    —Limited Partnership
MLP    —Master Limited Partnership
SPDR    —Standard and Poor’s Depository Receipt

 

 

 

  

 

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

 November 30, 2023

 

 

  Assets:     
 

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $1,503,685,726)

   $ 1,679,651,486    
 

Cash

     3,929,045    
 

Receivables:

    
 

Investments sold

     8,139,422    
 

Dividends

     148,843    
 

Fund shares sold

     77,639    
 

Prepaid income taxes

     2,762,635    
 

Prepaid state and local franchise taxes

     40,452    
 

 

 

Total assets

     1,694,749,522    
 

 

      
  Liabilities:     
 

Payables:

    
 

Investments purchased

     9,109,181    
 

Current taxes, net

     4,934,798    
 

Management fees

     1,268,481    
 

Fund shares redeemed

     820,386    
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

     78,884    
 

Deferred taxes, net

     29,629,323    
 

Accrued expenses

     673,702    
 

 

 

Total liabilities

     46,514,755    
 

 

      
  Net Assets:     
 

Paid-in capital

     2,409,455,405    
 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (761,220,638  
 

 

 

NET ASSETS

   $ 1,648,234,767    
   

Net Assets:

            
   

Class A

   $ 59,873,782      
   

Class C

     16,025,370      
   

Institutional

     192,787,286      
   

Investor

     53,118,450      
   

Class R6

     115,488,613      
   

Class R

     999,994      
   

Class P

     1,209,941,272      
   

Total Net Assets

   $ 1,648,234,767      
   

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

      
   

Class A

     1,927,792      
   

Class C

     581,881      
   

Institutional

     5,842,950      
   

Investor

     1,642,976      
   

Class R6

     3,494,453      
   

Class R

     33,489      
   

Class P

     36,495,900      
   

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

      
   

Class A

     $31.06      
   

Class C

     27.54      
   

Institutional

     32.99      
   

Investor

     32.33      
   

Class R6

     33.05      
   

Class R

     29.86      
   

Class P

     33.15      

 

  (a)

Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares is $32.87. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge, assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current net asset value or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

 

  

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Statement of Operations

 

For the Fiscal Year Ended November 30, 2023

 

  Investment Income:     
 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers (net of tax withholding of $280,996)

   $ 101,884,638    
 

Dividends — affiliated issuers

     276,053    
 

Less: Return of Capital on Dividends

     (88,038,040  
 

 

 
 

Total investment income

     14,122,651    
 

 

 
      
  Expenses:     
 

Management fees

     14,537,402    
 

Transfer Agency fees(a)

     623,191    
 

Professional fees

     371,177    
 

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

     267,718    
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

     161,091    
 

Printing and mailing costs

     120,229    
 

Registration fees

     112,741    
 

Franchise tax expense

     52,711    
 

Service fees — Class C

     42,583    
 

Trustee fees

     24,029    
 

Shareholder meeting expense

     12,266    
 

Other

     74,389    
 

 

 
 

Total operating expenses, before taxes

     16,399,527    
 

 

 
 

Less — expense reductions

     (8,938  
 

 

 
 

Net operating expenses, before taxes

     16,390,589    
 

 

 
 

NET INVESTMENT LOSS, BEFORE TAXES

     (2,267,938  
 

 

 
 

Current and deferred tax benefit

     137,827    
 

 

 
 

NET INVESTMENT LOSS, NET OF TAXES

     (2,130,111  
 

 

 
      
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):     
 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

    
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

     163,090,660    
 

Foreign currency transactions

     (7,522  
 

Current and deferred tax expense

     (9,910,896  
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

    
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

     88,686,318    
 

Foreign currency translation

     6,281    
 

Current and deferred tax expense

     (5,390,031  
 

 

 
 

Net realized and unrealized gain, net of taxes

     236,474,810    
 

 

 
 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 234,344,699    
 

 

 

 

  (a)

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

 

  

 

 

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

        Transfer Agency Fees
       

Class A

  

Class C

  

Class R

     

Class A

  

Class C

  

Institutional

  

Investor

  

Class R6

  

Class R

  

Class P

   

$135,452

   $127,750    $4,516       $84,329    $26,589    $76,712    $76,893    $33,296    $1,405    $323,967

 

  

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   11


GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

        

For the Fiscal

Year Ended
November 30, 2023

   

For the Fiscal

Year Ended
November 30, 2022

       
  From operations:       
 

Net investment income (loss), net of taxes

     $  (2,130,111     $    1,154,201    
 

Net realized gain, net of taxes

     153,172,242       145,551,867    
 

Net change in unrealized gain, net of taxes

     83,302,568       262,607,587    
 

 

 
 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     234,344,699       409,313,655    
 

 

 
 
  Distributions to shareholders:       
 

From distributable earnings:

      
 

Class A Shares

     (3,996,809     (3,048,201  
 

Class C Shares

     (1,369,179     (1,670,031  
 

Institutional Shares

     (13,267,091     (11,206,812  
 

Investor Shares

     (3,469,337     (2,978,411  
 

Class R6 Shares

     (7,592,272     (8,446,190  
 

Class R Shares

     (69,455     (51,446  
 

Class P Shares

     (75,698,498     (56,334,989  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (105,462,641     (83,736,080  
 

 

 
        
  From share transactions:       
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

     173,448,573       300,530,192    
 

Reinvestment of distributions

     103,420,259       81,724,586    
 

Cost of shares redeemed

     (270,875,593     (372,596,029  
 

 

 
 

Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions

     5,993,239       9,658,749    
 

 

 
 

TOTAL INCREASE

     134,875,297       335,236,324    
 

 

 
        
  Net assets:       
 

Beginning of year

     1,513,359,470       1,178,123,146    
 

 

 
 

End of year

     $1,648,234,767       $1,513,359,470    
 

 

 

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Financial Highlights

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund
        Class A Shares
        Year Ended November 30,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data*                    
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $ 28.86     $ 22.75     $ 17.15     $ 26.10     $ 31.90   
 

 

 
 

Net investment loss(a)

      (0.13 )       (0.07 )       (0.13 )(b)       (0.15 )       (0.30)    
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      4.45       7.88       7.23       (7.86 )       (3.00)    
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

      4.32       7.81       7.10       (8.01 )       (3.30)    
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (2.12 )       (1.70 )       (1.50 )             (0.15)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                        (0.94 )       (2.35)    
 

 

 
 

Total distributions

      (2.12 )       (1.70 )       (1.50 )       (0.94 )       (2.50)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of year

    $ 31.06     $ 28.86     $ 22.75     $ 17.15     $ 26.10   
 

 

 
 

Total return(c)

      15.84 %       34.91 %       41.88 %       (27.83 )%       (11.06)%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

    $ 59,874     $ 53,751     $ 39,835     $ 34,024     $ 60,112   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after tax expense(d)

      2.42 %       2.59 %       0.42 %       2.61 %       1.67%   
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets after tax expense(d)

      2.42 %       2.59 %       0.43 %       2.64 %       1.67%   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets before tax expense

      1.43 %       1.45 %       1.45 %       1.49 %       1.44%   
 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets(e)

      (0.47 )%       (0.26 )%       (0.60 )%       (0.81 )%       (1.02)%  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

      102 %       117 %       166 %       139 %       51%   
 

 

 

 

  *

On June 5, 2020, the MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund effected a 5-for-1 reverse share split. All per share data prior to June 5, 2020 has been adjusted to reflect the reverse share split.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.04 per share and 0.16% of average net assets.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the year and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

  (d)

Current and deferred tax expense/benefit for the ratio calculation is derived from the net investment income (loss), and realized and unrealized gains (losses).

  (e)

Current and deferred tax benefit for the ratio calculation is derived from net investment income (loss) only.

  (f)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund
        Class C Shares
        Year Ended November 30,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data*                    
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $ 26.01     $ 20.79     $ 15.88     $ 24.55     $ 30.35   
 

 

 
 

Net investment loss(a)

      (0.31 )       (0.24 )       (0.27 )(b)       (0.29 )       (0.50)    
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      3.96       7.16       6.68       (7.44 )       (2.80)    
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

      3.65       6.92       6.41       (7.73 )       (3.30)    
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (2.12 )       (1.70 )       (1.50 )             (0.15)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                        (0.94 )       (2.35)    
 

 

 
 

Total distributions

      (2.12 )       (1.70 )       (1.50 )       (0.94 )       (2.50)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of year

    $ 27.54     $ 26.01     $ 20.79     $ 15.88     $ 24.55   
 

 

 
 

Total return(c)

      14.97 %       33.89 %       40.85 %       (28.47 )%       (11.64)%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

    $ 16,025     $ 22,030     $ 25,647     $ 24,897     $ 58,044   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after tax expense(d)

      3.20 %       3.34 %       1.16 %       3.37 %       2.42%   
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets after tax expense(d)

      3.20 %       3.34 %       1.18 %       3.39 %       2.42%   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets before tax expense

      2.18 %       2.20 %       2.20 %       2.24 %       2.19%   
 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets(e)

      (1.23 )%       (1.00 )%       (1.35 )%       (1.63 )%       (1.77)%  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

      102 %       117 %       166 %       139 %       51%   
 

 

 

 

  *

On June 5, 2020, the MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund effected a 5-for-1 reverse share split. All per share data prior to June 5, 2020 has been adjusted to reflect the reverse share split.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.04 per share and 0.16% of average net assets.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the year and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

  (d)

Current and deferred tax expense/benefit for the ratio calculation is derived from the net investment income (loss), and realized and unrealized gains (losses).

  (e)

Current and deferred tax benefit for the ratio calculation is derived from net investment income (loss) only.

  (f)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund
        Institutional Shares
        Year Ended November 30,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data*                    
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $ 30.43     $ 23.82     $ 17.84     $ 26.95     $ 32.75   
 

 

 
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

      (0.04 )       0.03       (0.05 )(b)       (0.11 )       (0.20)    
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      4.72       8.28       7.53       (8.06 )       (3.10)    
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

      4.68       8.31       7.48       (8.17 )       (3.30)    
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (2.12 )       (1.70 )       (1.50 )             (0.15)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                        (0.94 )       (2.35)    
 

 

 
 

Total distributions

      (2.12 )       (1.70 )       (1.50 )       (0.94 )       (2.50)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of year

    $ 32.99     $ 30.43     $ 23.82     $ 17.84     $ 26.95   
 

 

 
 

Total return(c)

      16.22 %       35.45 %       42.40 %       (27.54 )%       (10.77)%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

    $ 192,787     $ 198,807     $ 160,785     $ 182,236     $ 502,633   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after tax expense(d)

      2.08 %       2.22 %       0.05 %       2.22 %       1.28%   
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets after tax expense(d)

      2.08 %       2.22 %       0.06 %       2.25 %       1.28%   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets before tax expense

      1.07 %       1.08 %       1.09 %       1.10 %       1.05%   
 

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

      (0.12 )%       0.12 %       (0.21 )%       (0.56 )%       (0.61)%  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

      102 %       117 %       166 %       139 %       51%   
 

 

 

 

  *

On June 5, 2020, the MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund effected a 5-for-1 reverse share split. All per share data prior to June 5, 2020 has been adjusted to reflect the reverse share split.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.04 per share and 0.16% of average net assets.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the year and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

  (d)

Current and deferred tax expense/benefit for the ratio calculation is derived from the net investment income (loss), and realized and unrealized gains (losses).

  (e)

Current and deferred tax benefit for the ratio calculation is derived from net investment income (loss) only.

  (f)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund
        Investor Shares
        Year Ended November 30,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data*                    
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $ 29.89     $ 23.45     $ 17.60     $ 26.65     $ 32.50   
 

 

 
 

Net investment loss(a)

      (0.06 )       (b)         (0.08 )(c)       (0.15 )       (0.25)    
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      4.62       8.14       7.43       (7.96 )       (3.10)    
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

      4.56       8.14       7.35       (8.11 )       (3.35)    
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (2.12 )       (1.70 )       (1.50 )             (0.15)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                        (0.94 )       (2.35)    
 

 

 
 

Total distributions

      (2.12 )       (1.70 )       (1.50 )       (0.94 )       (2.50)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of year

    $ 32.33     $ 29.89     $ 23.45     $ 17.60     $ 26.65   
 

 

 
 

Total return(d)

      16.11 %       35.28 %       42.23 %       (27.63 )%       (11.01)%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

    $ 53,118     $ 59,725     $ 40,346     $ 32,396     $ 98,506   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after tax expense(e)

      2.16 %       2.34 %       0.17 %       2.36 %       1.42%   
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets after tax expense(e)

      2.16 %       2.34 %       0.18 %       2.38 %       1.42%   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets before tax expense

      1.18 %       1.20 %       1.20 %       1.23 %       1.19%   
 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets(f)

      (0.20 )%       (0.01 )%       (0.36 )%       (0.73 )%       (0.77)%  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

      102 %       117 %       166 %       139 %       51%   
 

 

 

 

  *

On June 5, 2020, the MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund effected a 5-for-1 reverse share split. All per share data prior to June 5, 2020 has been adjusted to reflect the reverse share split.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Less than $0.005 per share.

  (c)

Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.04 per share and 0.16% of average net assets.

  (d)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the year and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

  (e)

Current and deferred tax expense/benefit for the ratio calculation is derived from the net investment income (loss), and realized and unrealized gains (losses).

  (f)

Current and deferred tax benefit for the ratio calculation is derived from net investment income (loss) only.

  (g)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund
        Class R6 Shares
        Year Ended November 30,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data*                    
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $ 30.47     $ 23.85     $ 17.86     $ 27.00     $ 32.75   
 

 

 
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

      (0.03 )       0.04       (0.04 )(b)       (0.05 )       (0.20)    
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      4.73       8.28       7.53       (8.15 )       (3.05)    
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

      4.70       8.32       7.49       (8.20 )       (3.25)    
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (2.12 )       (1.70 )       (1.50 )             (0.15)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                        (0.94 )       (2.35)    
 

 

 
 

Total distributions

      (2.12 )       (1.70 )       (1.50 )       (0.94 )       (2.50)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of year

    $ 33.05     $ 30.47     $ 23.85     $ 17.86     $ 27.00   
 

 

 
 

Total return(c)

      16.26 %       35.45 %       42.41 %       (27.60 )%       (10.60)%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

    $ 115,489     $ 126,621     $ 138,288     $ 181,968     $ 165,252   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after tax expense(d)

      2.06 %       2.21 %       0.04 %       2.23 %       1.26%   
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets after tax expense(d)

      2.06 %       2.21 %       0.05 %       2.26 %       1.26%   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets before tax expense

      1.06 %       1.07 %       1.08 %       1.11 %       1.04%   
 

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

      (0.10 )%       0.13 %       (0.17 )%       (0.29 )%       (0.66)%  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

      102 %       117 %       166 %       139 %       51%   
 

 

 

 

  *

On June 5, 2020, the MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund effected a 5-for-1 reverse share split. All per share data prior to June 5, 2020 has been adjusted to reflect the reverse share split.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.04 per share and 0.16% of average net assets.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the year and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

  (d)

Current and deferred tax expense/benefit for the ratio calculation is derived from the net investment income (loss), and realized and unrealized gains (losses).

  (e)

Current and deferred tax benefit for the ratio calculation is derived from net investment income (loss) only.

  (f)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund
        Class R Shares
        Year Ended November 30,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data*                    
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $ 27.90     $ 22.09     $ 16.72     $ 25.60     $ 31.40   
 

 

 
 

Net investment loss(a)

      (0.21 )       (0.13 )       (0.18 )(b)       (0.17 )       (0.40)    
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      4.29       7.64       7.05       (7.77 )       (2.90)    
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

      4.08       7.51       6.87       (7.94 )       (3.30)    
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (2.12 )       (1.70 )       (1.50 )             (0.15)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                        (0.94 )       (2.35)    
 

 

 
 

Total distributions

      (2.12 )       (1.70 )       (1.50 )       (0.94 )       (2.50)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of year

    $ 29.86     $ 27.90     $ 22.09     $ 16.72     $ 25.60   
 

 

 
 

Total return(c)

      15.52 %       34.59 %       41.57 %       (28.11 )%       (11.24)%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

    $ 1,000     $ 843     $ 731     $ 796     $ 1,012   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after tax expense(d)

      2.72 %       2.84 %       0.66 %       2.87 %       1.92%   
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets after tax expense(d)

      2.72 %       2.85 %       0.67 %       2.90 %       1.92%   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets before tax expense

      1.68 %       1.70 %       1.70 %       1.74 %       1.69%   
 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets(e)

      (0.76 )%       (0.50 )%       (0.85 )%       (0.94 )%       (1.31)%  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

      102 %       117 %       166 %       139 %       51%   
 

 

 

 

  *

On June 5, 2020, the MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund effected a 5-for-1 reverse share split. All per share data prior to June 5, 2020 has been adjusted to reflect the reverse share split.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.04 per share and 0.16% of average net assets.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the year and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

  (d)

Current and deferred tax expense/benefit for the ratio calculation is derived from the net investment income (loss), and realized and unrealized gains (losses).

  (e)

Current and deferred tax benefit for the ratio calculation is derived from net investment income (loss) only.

  (f)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund
        Class P Shares
        Year Ended November 30,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data*                    
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

    $ 30.56     $ 23.92     $ 17.91     $ 27.05     $ 32.85   
 

 

 
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

      (0.03 )       0.03       (0.05 )(b)       (0.08 )       (0.20)    
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      4.74       8.31       7.56       (8.12 )       (3.10)    
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

      4.71       8.34       7.51       (8.20 )       (3.30)    
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (2.12 )       (1.70 )       (1.50 )             (0.15)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                        (0.94 )       (2.35)    
 

 

 
 

Total distributions

      (2.12 )       (1.70 )       (1.50 )       (0.94 )       (2.50)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of year

    $ 33.15     $ 30.56     $ 23.92     $ 17.91     $ 27.05   
 

 

 
 

Total return(c)

      16.25 %       35.43 %       42.40 %       (27.55 )%       (10.73)%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

    $ 1,209,941     $ 1,051,583     $ 772,491     $ 526,900     $ 843,448   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after tax expense(d)

      2.07 %       2.21 %       0.04 %       2.23 %       1.27%   
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets after tax expense(d)

      2.07 %       2.21 %       0.05 %       2.26 %       1.27%   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets before tax expense

      1.06 %       1.07 %       1.08 %       1.10 %       1.04%   
 

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

      (0.11 )%       0.12 %       (0.23 )%       (0.38 )%       (0.61)%  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

      102 %       117 %       166 %       139 %       51%   
 

 

 

 

  *

On June 5, 2020, the MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund effected a 5-for-1 reverse share split. All per share data prior to June 5, 2020 has been adjusted to reflect the reverse share split.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.04 per share and 0.16% of average net assets.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the year and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

  (d)

Current and deferred tax expense/benefit for the ratio calculation is derived from the net investment income (loss), and realized and unrealized gains (losses).

  (e)

Current and deferred tax benefit for the ratio calculation is derived from net investment income (loss) only.

  (f)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

November 30, 2023

 

1. ORGANIZATION

Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust includes the Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund (the “Fund”). The Fund is a non-diversified portfolio under the Act offering seven classes of shares — Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares.

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

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”), serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to a management agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Trust.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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

A. Investment Valuation — The Fund’s valuation policy is to value investments at fair value.

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

Distributions from master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) are generally recorded based on the characterization reported on the Fund’s schedule K-1 received from the MLPs. The Fund records its pro-rata share of the income/loss and capital gains/losses, allocated from the underlying partnerships and adjusts the cost basis of the underlying partnerships accordingly.

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

D. Distributions to Shareholders — Over the long term, the Fund makes distributions to its shareholders each fiscal quarter at a rate that is approximately equal to the distributions the Fund receives from the MLPs and other securities in which it invests. To permit the Fund to maintain more stable quarterly distributions, the distribution for any particular quarterly period may be more or less than the amount of total distributable earnings actually earned by the Fund. The Fund estimates that only a portion of the distributions paid to shareholders will be treated as income. The remaining portion of the Fund’s distribution, which may be significant, is expected to be a return of capital. These estimates are based on the Fund’s operating results during the period, and their final federal income tax characterization may differ.

The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial reporting purposes is determined in accordance with federal income tax rules, which may differ from GAAP. Certain components of the Fund’s net assets on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities reflect permanent GAAP/Tax differences based on the appropriate tax character.

 

  

 

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

E. Income Taxes — The Fund does not intend to qualify as a regulated investment company pursuant to Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, but will rather be taxed as a corporation. As a result, the Fund is obligated to pay federal, state and local income tax on its taxable income. The Fund invests primarily in MLPs, which generally are treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes. As a limited partner in the MLPs, the Fund must report its allocable share of the MLPs’ taxable income or loss in computing its own taxable income or loss, regardless of whether the MLPs make distributions to the Fund.

The Fund’s tax expense or benefit is included in the Statement of Operations based on the component of income or gains/ losses to which such expense or benefit relates. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Such temporary differences are principally: (i) taxes on unrealized gains/losses, which are attributable to the temporary difference between fair market value and tax basis, (ii) the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes, and (iii) the net tax benefit of accumulated net operating losses and capital loss carryforwards. The Fund will accrue a deferred income tax liability balance, at the currently effective statutory United States (“U.S.”) federal income tax rate plus an estimated state and local income tax rate, for its future tax liability associated with the capital appreciation of its investments and the distributions received by the Fund on interests of MLPs considered to be return of capital and for any net operating gains. The Fund may also record a deferred tax asset balance, which reflects an estimate of the Fund’s future tax benefit associated with net operating losses, capital loss carryforwards, and/or unrealized losses.

To the extent the Fund has a deferred tax asset, consideration is given to whether or not a valuation allowance, which would offset the value of some or all of the deferred tax asset balance, is required. A valuation allowance is required if based on the evaluation criterion provided by Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740, Income Taxes (ASC 740) it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The factors considered in assessing the Fund’s valuation allowance include: the nature, frequency, and severity of current and cumulative losses, the duration of the statutory carryforward periods and the associated risks that operating and capital loss carryforwards may expire unutilized. From time to time, as new information becomes available, the Fund will modify its estimates or assumptions regarding the deferred tax liability or asset. Unexpected significant decreases in cash distributions from the Fund’s MLP investments or significant declines in the fair value of its investments may change the Fund’s assessment regarding the recoverability of their deferred tax assets and may result in a valuation allowance. If a valuation allowance is required to reduce any deferred tax asset in the future, it could have a material impact on the Fund’s NAV and results of operations in the period it is recorded. The Fund will rely to some extent on information provided by MLPs, which may not be provided to the Fund on a timely basis, to estimate operating income/loss and gains/losses and current taxes and deferred tax liabilities and/or asset balances for purposes of daily reporting of NAVs and financial statement reporting. In addition, sales of MLP investments will result in allocations to the Fund of taxable ordinary income or loss and capital gain or loss, each in amounts that will not be reported to the Fund until the following year, in magnitudes often not readily estimable before such reporting is made. The portion of gain on a disposition of an MLP equity security that is taxed as ordinary income under the Code will be recognized even if there is a net taxable loss on the disposition.

It is the Fund’s policy to classify interest and penalties associated with underpayment of federal and state income taxes, if any, as income tax expense on its Statement of Operations. The Fund anticipates filing income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states, and such returns are subject to examination by the tax jurisdictions. The Fund has reviewed all major jurisdictions and concluded that there is no significant impact on its net assets and no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits or expenses relating to uncertain tax positions expected to be taken on its tax returns.

Return of Capital Estimates — Distributions received from the Fund’s investments in MLPs generally are comprised of income and return of capital. The Fund records investment income and return of capital based on estimates made at the time such distributions are received. Such estimates are based on historical information available from each MLP and other industry sources. These estimates may subsequently be revised based on information received from MLPs after their tax reporting periods are concluded.

F. Foreign Currency Translation — The accounting records and reporting currency of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rates at the close of each business day. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments is included within net realized and

 

  

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

unrealized gain (loss) on investments. Changes in the value of other assets and liabilities as a result of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates are included in the Statement of Operations within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translations. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars on the date the transaction occurred, the effects of which are included within net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions.

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

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

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

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

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

The Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) has approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Fund, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. With respect to the Fund’s investments that do not have readily available market quotations, the Trustees have designated GSAM as the valuation designee to perform fair valuations pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Valuation Designee”). GSAM has day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Fund’s portfolio investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

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

Equity Securities — Equity securities traded on a United States (“U.S.”) securities exchange or the NASDAQ system, or those located on certain foreign exchanges, including but not limited to the Americas, are valued daily at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded. If there is no sale or official closing price or such price is believed by GSAM to not represent fair value, equity securities will be valued at the valid closing bid price for long positions and at the valid closing ask price for short positions (i.e. where there is sufficient volume, during normal exchange trading hours). If no valid bid/ask price is available, the equity security will be valued pursuant to the Valuation Procedures and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. To the extent these investments are actively traded, they are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, otherwise they are generally classified as Level 2. Certain equity securities containing unique attributes may be classified as Level 2.

Unlisted equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last sale price on the valuation date, or if no sale occurs, at the last bid price, and are generally classified as Level 2. Securities traded on certain foreign securities exchanges are valued daily at fair value determined by an independent fair value service (if available) under Valuation Procedures approved

 

  

 

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

by the Trustees and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. The independent fair value service takes into account multiple factors including, but not limited to, movements in the securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign currency exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign securities exchange. These investments are generally classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

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

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

C. Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Fund’s investments classified in the fair value hierarchy as of November 30, 2023:

 

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  

 

 

Assets

            

Common Stock(a)

            

North America

   $ 1,659,050,174        $        $  

Exchange Traded Funds

     12,546,540                    

Investment Companies

     8,054,772                    

 

 

Total

   $ 1,679,651,486        $        $  

 

 

 

  (a)

Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of net asset value. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile.

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

 

  

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

4. TAXATION

Total income taxes are computed by applying the federal statutory rate plus a blended state income tax rate. During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the Fund reevaluated its blended state income tax rate, increasing the rate from 1.17% to 1.19% due to an anticipated change in state apportionment of income and gains. The reconciliation between the federal statutory income tax rate of 21% and the effective tax rate on net investment income/loss and realized and unrealized gain/loss is as follows:

 

 

 

Application of statutory income tax rate

   $ 52,396,638       21.00%  

State income taxes, net of federal benefit

     2,969,143       1.19%  

Change in estimated deferred tax rate

     183,254       0.07%  

Effect of permanent differences

     (3,153,667     (1.26)%  

Change in Valuation Allowance

     (37,232,268       (14.92)%  

 

 

Total current and deferred income tax expense/(benefit), net

   $ 15,163,100       6.08%  

 

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using effective tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years such temporary differences are realized or otherwise settled. At November 30, 2023, components of the Fund’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets:

  

State net operating loss carryforward

   $ 366,405  

Capital loss carryforward (tax basis)

     89,105,696  

Other tax assets

     85,654  

Valuation Allowance

     (27,078,560

 

 

Total Deferred Tax Assets

   $ 62,479,195  

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

  

Book vs tax partnership income to be recognized

   $ (30,174,283

Net unrealized gain on investment securities (tax basis)

     (61,934,235

 

 

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

   $ (92,108,518

 

 

Net Deferred Tax Asset/(Liability)

   $ (29,629,323

 

 

At November 30, 2023, the Fund had capital loss carryforwards, subject to expiration and limitation based on the fiscal year generated, as follows:

 

For Fiscal Year Ended:    Amount        Expiration  

 

 

November 30, 2020

   $ 401,557,891          November 30, 2025  

 

 

The Fund reviews the recoverability of its deferred tax assets based upon the weight of the available evidence. When assessing, the Fund’s management considers available carrybacks, reversing temporary taxable differences, and tax planning, if any. As a result of its analysis of the recoverability of its deferred tax assets, the Fund recorded $27,078,560 of valuation allowances as of November 30, 2023.

 

  

 

 

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4.  TAXATION (continued)

For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, components of the Fund’s current and deferred tax expense/(benefit) are as follows:

 

     Current     Deferred     Total  

 

 

Federal

   $ 8,196,848     $ 42,502,970     $ 50,699,818  

State

     (529,851     2,225,401       1,695,550  

Valuation Allowances

           (37,232,268     (37,232,268

 

 

Total

   $ 7,666,997     $ 7,496,103     $ 15,163,100  

 

 

For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the Fund does not have any interest or penalties associated with the underpayment of any income taxes. At November 30, 2023, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments, based on cost, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

 

 

 

Tax Cost

   $ 1,264,598,581   

 

 

Gross unrealized gain

     452,385,608   

Gross unrealized loss

     (37,332,703)  

 

 

Net unrealized gain

   $ 415,052,905   

 

 

Any difference between cost amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes is due primarily to wash sales and differences related to the tax treatment of partnership investments.

For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the Fund distributions are estimated to be comprised of 100% from taxable income and 0% return of capital. Shareholders will be informed of the final tax characterization of the distributions in February 2024. The Fund’s tax years ended November 30, 2020 through November 30, 2022 remain open for examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities. Management of the Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits or expenses will significantly change in the next 12 months.

 

5.  AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

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

As compensation for the services rendered pursuant to the Agreement, the assumption of the expenses related thereto and administration of the Fund’s business affairs, including providing facilities, GSAM is entitled to a management fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, contractual and effective net management fees with GSAM were at the following rates:

 

                  Contractual Management Rate                    

                                                                                                                  

                         

Effective Net
Management

Rate^

First

$1 billion

  

Next

$1 billion

 

Next

$3 billion

 

Next

$3 billion

 

Over

$8 billion

 

1.00%

      0.90%    0.86%    0.84%    0.82%     0.97%

 

 

  ^

The Effective Net Management Rate includes the impact of management fee waivers of affiliated underlying funds, if any. The Effective Net Management Rate may not correlate to the Contractual Management Rate as a result of management fee waivers that may be in effect from time to time.

 

  

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

The Fund invests in Institutional Shares of the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, which is an affiliated Underlying Fund. GSAM has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to the management fee it earns as an investment adviser to any of the affiliated Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, GSAM waived $8,538 of the Fund’s management fee.

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

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

 

     Distribution and/or Service Plan Rates

 

 
     Class A*      Class C      Class R*  

 

 

Distribution and/or Service Plan

     0.25%         0.75%         0.50%  

 

 

 

  *

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

C. Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Fund pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class A Shares’ front end sales charge and Class C Shares’ CDSC. During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, Goldman Sachs advised that it retained $1,569 and $0 of the sales charges applicable to Class A and Class C Shares, respectively.

D. Service Plan — The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has adopted a Service Plan to allow Class C Shares to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing varying levels of personal and account maintenance services to its customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service Plan provides for compensation to the service organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares of the Fund.

E. Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Fund for a fee pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.15% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares; 0.03% of the average daily net assets of Class R6 and Class P Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional Shares. Prior to July 1, 2023, fees charged for such transfer agency services were 0.16% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares.

F. Other Expense Agreements and Affiliated Transactions — GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Fund (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, shareholder meeting, litigation, indemnification and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Fund is not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. The Other Expense limitations as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets for the Fund is 0.064%. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least March 29, 2024, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees. In addition, the Fund has entered into certain offset

 

  

 

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS ( continued)

arrangements with the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Fund’s expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows:

 

Management
Fee Waiver
   Transfer Agency
Waivers/Credits
   Total
Expense
Reductions

 

$8,538

   $400    $8,938

 

G. Other Transactions with Affiliates — For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, Goldman Sachs earned $296,547 in brokerage commissions from portfolio transactions on behalf of the Fund.

The following table provides information about the Fund’s investments in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund — Institutional Shares as of and for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023:

 

Underlying Fund    Beginning
Value as of
November 30, 2022
  

Purchases

at Cost

  

Proceeds

from Sales

 

Ending

Value as of
November 30, 2023

   Shares as of
November 30, 2023
   Dividend
Income

 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund — Institutional Shares

   $3,558,907    $235,207,119    $(238,766,026)   $—       $276,053

 

H. Line of Credit Facility — As of November 30, 2023, the Fund participated in a $1,110,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the “facility”) together with other funds of the Trust and certain registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or its affiliates. This facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes, or to allow for an orderly liquidation of securities to meet redemption requests. The interest rate on borrowings is based on the federal funds rate. The facility also requires a fee to be paid by the Fund based on the amount of the commitment that has not been utilized. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 19, 2023, the facility was $1,250,000,000.

 

6. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, were $1,637,266,355 and $1,558,685,221, respectively.

 

7. OTHER RISKS

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

Derivatives Risk — The Fund’s use of derivatives and other similar instruments (collectively referred to in this paragraph as “derivatives”) may result in loss, including due to adverse market movements. Derivatives, which may pose risks in addition to and greater than those associated with investing directly in securities, currencies or other assets and instruments, may increase market exposure and be illiquid or less liquid, volatile, difficult to price and leveraged so that small changes in the value of the underlying assets or instruments may produce disproportionate losses to the Fund. Certain derivatives are also subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party in the transaction will not fulfill, or lacks the capacity or authority to fulfill, its contractual obligations, liquidity risk, which includes the risk that the Fund will not be able to exit the derivative when it is advantageous to do so, and risks arising from margin requirements, which include the risk that the Fund will be required to pay additional margin or set aside additional collateral to maintain open derivative positions. The use of derivatives is a highly specialized activity that involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with investments in more traditional securities and instruments. Losses from derivatives can also result from a lack of correlation between changes in the value of derivative instruments and the portfolio assets (if any) being hedged, and the failure of the performance of the derivatives used to replicate the performance of a

 

  

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

7. OTHER RISKS (continued)

particular asset class to accurately track the performance of that asset class. There is no guarantee that the use of derivatives will achieve their intended result.

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

Energy Sector Risk—The Fund concentrates its investments in the energy sector, and will therefore be susceptible to adverse economic, business, social, political, environmental, regulatory or other developments affecting that sector. The energy sector has historically experienced substantial price volatility. MLPs, energy infrastructure companies and other companies operating in the energy sector are subject to specific risks, including, among others: fluctuations in commodity prices and/or interest rates; increased governmental or environmental regulation; reduced availability of natural gas or other commodities for transporting, processing, storing or delivering; declines in domestic or foreign production; slowdowns in new construction; extreme weather or other natural disasters; and threats of attack by terrorists on energy assets. Energy companies can be significantly affected by the supply of, and demand for, particular energy products (such as oil and natural gas), which may result in overproduction or underproduction. Additionally, changes in the regulatory environment for energy companies may adversely impact their profitability. Over time, depletion of natural gas reserves and other energy reserves may also affect the profitability of energy companies.

During periods of heightened volatility, energy producers that are burdened with debt may seek bankruptcy relief. Bankruptcy laws may permit the revocation or renegotiation of contracts between energy producers and MLPs/energy infrastructure companies, which could have a dramatic impact on the ability of MLPs/energy infrastructure companies to pay distributions to its investors, including the Fund, which in turn could impact the ability of the Fund to pay dividends and dramatically impact the value of the Fund’s investments.

Infrastructure Company Risk — Infrastructure companies are susceptible to various factors that may negatively impact their businesses or operations, including costs associated with compliance with and changes in environmental, governmental and other regulations, rising interest costs in connection with capital construction and improvement programs, government budgetary constraints that impact publicly funded projects, the effects of general economic conditions throughout the world, surplus capacity and depletion concerns, increased competition from other providers of services, uncertainties regarding the availability of fuel and other natural resources at reasonable prices, the effects of energy conservation policies, unfavorable tax laws or accounting policies and high leverage. Infrastructure companies will also be affected by innovations in technology that could render the way in which a company delivers a product or service obsolete and natural or man-made disasters.

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

 

  

 

 

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7. OTHER RISKS (continued)

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

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

Master Limited Partnership Risk— Investments in securities of MLPs involve risks that differ from investments in common stocks, including risks related to limited control and limited rights to vote on matters affecting the MLP, risks related to potential conflicts of interest between the MLP and the MLP’s general partner, cash flow risks, dilution risks, limited liquidity risks and risks related to the general partner’s right to require unit-holders to sell their common units at an undesirable time or price.

MLP Tax Risk— MLPs are generally treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Partnerships do not pay U.S. federal income tax at the partnership level. Rather, each partner is allocated a share of the partnership’s income, gains, losses, deductions and expenses. A change in current tax law or a change in the underlying business mix of a given MLP could result in an MLP being treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which would result in the MLP being required to pay U.S. federal income tax (as well as state and local income taxes) on its taxable income. This would have the effect of reducing the amount of cash available for distribution by the MLP and could result in a reduction in the value of the Fund’s investment in the MLP and lower income to the Fund.

To the extent a distribution received by the Fund from an MLP is treated as a return of capital, the Fund’s adjusted tax basis in the interests of the MLP will be reduced, which may increase the Fund’s tax liability upon the sale of the interests in the MLP or upon subsequent distributions in respect of such interests.

Non-Diversification Risk — The Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest a larger percentage of its assets in one or more issuers or in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, the Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.

Strategy Risk — The Fund’s strategy of investing primarily in MLPs, resulting in its being taxed as a corporation, or a “C” corporation, rather than as a regulated investment company for U.S. federal income tax purposes, is a relatively new investment strategy for funds. This strategy involves complicated accounting, tax and valuation issues. Volatility in the NAV may be experienced because of the use of estimates at various times during a given year that may result in unexpected and potentially significant consequences for the Fund and its shareholders.

 

  

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

7. OTHER RISKS (continued)

Tax Risks — Tax risks associated with investments in the Fund include but are not limited to the following:

Fund Structure Risk. Unlike traditional mutual funds that are structured as regulated investment companies for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Fund will be taxable as a regular corporation, or “C” corporation, for U.S. federal income tax purposes. This means the Fund generally will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on its taxable income at the rates applicable to corporations, and will also be subject to state and local income taxes.

Tax Estimation/NAV Risk. In calculating the Fund’s daily NAV, the Fund will, among other things, include its current taxes and deferred tax liability and/or asset balances and related valuation balances, if any. The Fund may accrue a deferred income tax liability balance, at the currently effective statutory U.S. federal income tax rate (currently 21%) plus an estimated state and local income tax rate, for its future tax liability associated with the capital appreciation of its investments and the distributions received by the Fund on interests of MLPs considered to be return of capital and for any net operating gains. Any deferred tax liability balance will reduce the Fund’s NAV which could have an effect on the market price of the shares. Upon the Fund’s sale of its interest in an MLP, the Fund may be liable for previously deferred taxes. The Fund may also record a deferred tax asset balance, which reflects an estimate of the Fund’s future tax benefit associated with net operating losses, capital loss carryforwards, and/or unrealized losses. Any deferred tax asset balance will increase the Fund’s NAV to the extent it exceeds any valuation allowance which could have an effect on the market price of the shares. The Fund will rely to some extent on information provided by MLPs, which may not be provided to the Fund on a timely basis, to estimate current taxes and deferred tax liability and/or asset balances for purposes of financial statement reporting and determining its NAV. The daily estimate of the Fund’s current taxes and deferred tax liability and/or asset balances used to calculate the Fund’s NAV could vary significantly from the Fund’s actual tax liability or benefit, and, as a result, the determination of the Fund’s actual tax liability or benefit may have a material impact on the Fund’s NAV. From time to time, the Fund may modify its estimates or assumptions regarding its current taxes and deferred tax liability and/or asset balances as new information becomes available, which modifications in estimates or assumptions may have a material impact on the Fund’s NAV.

 

8. INDEMNIFICATIONS

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

 

9. OTHER MATTERS

Pursuant to an effort to consolidate the membership of the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) with the Board of Trustees of each of Goldman Sachs ETF Trust, Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II, Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund, Goldman Sachs Trust II and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust, in July 2023, the Board voted to nominate Cheryl K. Beebe, John G. Chou, Eileen H. Dowling, Lawrence Hughes, John F. Killian, Steven D. Krichmar, Michael Latham, Lawrence W. Stranghoener and Paul C. Wirth (the “Nominees”) for election as Trustees of the Trust. Messrs. Chou and Wirth and Ms. Dowling currently serve as Trustees of the Trust. At a virtual special joint meeting of shareholders held on November 16, 2023, each of the Nominees (except Messrs. Chou and Wirth and Ms. Dowling) was elected to serve as Trustees alongside the current Trustees of the Trust, effective January 1, 2024. Each of Messrs. Chou and Wirth and Ms. Dowling was also elected at the meeting and continue to serve as Trustees of the Trust.

 

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

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

 

  

 

 

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11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Share activity is as follows:

 

     MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

 
    

 For the Fiscal Year Ended 

November 30, 2023

   

 For the Fiscal Year Ended 

November 30, 2022

 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
  

 

 

 

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     286,633     $ 7,956,317       398,847     $ 10,508,094  

Reinvestment of distributions

     139,389       3,980,048       110,439       3,033,180  

Shares redeemed

     (360,463     (10,166,814     (398,128     (10,319,865

 

 
     65,559       1,769,551       111,158       3,221,409  

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     16,823       432,582       48,786       1,141,175  

Reinvestment of distributions

     53,657       1,362,166       67,143       1,663,931  

Shares redeemed

     (335,444     (8,349,386     (502,775     (11,924,283

 

 
     (264,964     (6,554,638     (386,846     (9,119,177

 

 

Institutional Shares

        

Shares sold

     781,556       23,188,690       1,288,314       35,457,463  

Reinvestment of distributions

     372,749       11,254,899       319,510       9,220,163  

Shares redeemed

     (1,845,175     (55,450,513     (1,823,526     (49,633,700

 

 
     (690,870     (21,006,924     (215,702     (4,956,074

 

 

Investor Shares

        

Shares sold

     207,974       6,192,161       660,473       18,694,219  

Reinvestment of distributions

     116,780       3,462,921       104,700       2,974,687  

Shares redeemed

     (679,939     (19,826,207     (487,336     (13,481,551

 

 
     (355,185     (10,171,125     277,837       8,187,355  

 

 

Class R6 Shares

        

Shares sold

     270,112       8,404,211       1,096,730       30,382,311  

Reinvestment of distributions

     250,979       7,592,272       293,609       8,446,190  

Shares redeemed

     (1,182,068     (36,218,684     (3,032,726     (86,020,294

 

 
     (660,977     (20,222,201     (1,642,387     (47,191,793

 

 

Class R Shares

        

Shares sold

     9,145       249,563       7,779       194,292  

Reinvestment of distributions

     2,524       69,455       1,939       51,446  

Shares redeemed

     (8,393     (231,816     (12,581     (329,788

 

 
     3,276       87,202       (2,863     (84,050

 

 

Class P Shares

        

Shares sold

     4,246,814       127,025,049       7,373,284       204,152,638  

Reinvestment of distributions

     2,491,317       75,698,498       1,942,721       56,334,989  

Shares redeemed

     (4,652,265     (140,632,173     (7,204,349     (200,886,548
     2,085,866       62,091,374       2,111,656       59,601,079  

 

 

NET INCREASE

     182,705     $ 5,993,239       252,853     $ 9,658,749  

 

 

 

  

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Goldman Sachs Trust and Shareholders of Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund (one of the funds constituting Goldman Sachs Trust, referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of November 30, 2023, the related statement of operations for the year ended November 30, 2023, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended November 30, 2023 including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended November 30, 2023 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of November 30, 2023, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended November 30, 2023 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended November 30, 2023 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of November 30, 2023 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

January 24, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Goldman Sachs fund complex since 2000.

 

  

 

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended November 30,  2023 (Unaudited)    

As a shareholder of Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges on purchase payments (with respect to Class A Shares), contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions (generally with respect to Class C Shares), and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees (with respect to Class A, Class C , and R Shares); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares of the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from June 1, 2023 through November 30, 2023, which represents a period of 183 days of a 365-day year.

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

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees, or exchange fees. 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.

 

      MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund  
Share Class    Beginning
Account
Value
6/1/23
     Ending
Account
Value
11/30/23
   

Expenses

Paid for the
6 months ended
11/30/23*

 
Class A              

Actual

     $1,000.00        $1,222.30       $ 7.96  

Hypothetical 5% return

     1,000.00        1,017.90       7.23  
Class C              

Actual

     1,000.00        1,217.60       12.12  

Hypothetical 5% return

     1,000.00        1,014.10       11.01  
Institutional              

Actual

     1,000.00        1,224.40       5.96  

Hypothetical 5% return

     1,000.00        1,019.70       5.41  
Investor              

Actual

     1,000.00        1,224.00       6.58  

Hypothetical 5% return

     1,000.00        1,019.20       5.97  
Class R6              

Actual

     1,000.00        1,224.80       5.90  

Hypothetical 5% return

     1,000.00        1,019.80       5.36  
Class R              

Actual

     1,000.00        1,220.70       9.35  

Hypothetical 5% return

     1,000.00        1,016.60       8.49  
Class P              

Actual

     1,000.00        1,224.50       5.90  

Hypothetical 5% return

     1,000.00        1,019.80       5.36  

 

  *

Expenses for each share class are calculated using the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended November 30, 2023. Deferred tax benefit (expense) is not included in the ratio calculation. Expenses are calculated by multiplying the annualized net expense ratio by the average account value for the period; then multiplying the result by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year; and then dividing that result by the number of days in the fiscal year. The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

 

Fund

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

 

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

 

 

 

1.43

 

    2.18  

 

1.07%

 

 

 

 

1.18

 

 

 

 

 

1.06

 

 

 

 

 

1.68

 

 

 

 

 

1.06

 

 

  +

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

 

 

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited)

Background

The Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund (the “Fund”) is an investment portfolio of Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”). The Board of Trustees oversees the management of the Trust and reviews the investment performance and expenses of the Fund at regularly scheduled meetings held throughout the year. In addition, the Board of Trustees determines annually whether to approve the continuance of the Trust’s investment management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) on behalf of the Fund.

The Management Agreement was most recently approved for continuation until June 30, 2024 by the Board of Trustees, including those Trustees who are not parties to the Management Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of any party thereto (the “Independent Trustees”), at a meeting held on June 13-14, 2023 (the “Annual Meeting”).

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

 

  (a)

the nature and quality of the advisory, administrative, and other services provided to the Fund by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, including information about:

  (i)

the structure, staff, and capabilities of the Investment Adviser and its portfolio management teams;

 

  (ii)

the groups within the Investment Adviser and its affiliates that support the portfolio management teams or provide other types of necessary services, including fund services groups (e.g., accounting and financial reporting, tax, shareholder services, and operations); controls and risk management groups (e.g., legal, compliance, valuation oversight, credit risk management, internal audit, compliance testing, market risk analysis, finance, and central funding); sales and distribution support groups, and others (e.g., information technology and training);

 

  (iii)

trends in employee headcount;

 

  (iv)

the Investment Adviser’s financial resources and ability to hire and retain talented personnel and strengthen its operations; and

 

  (v)

the parent company’s support of the Investment Adviser and its mutual fund business, as expressed by the firm’s senior management;

 

  (b)

information on the investment performance of the Fund, including comparisons to the performance of similar mutual funds, as provided by a third-party mutual fund data provider engaged as part of the contract review process (the “Outside Data Provider”), and a benchmark performance index; and information on general investment outlooks in the markets in which the Fund invests;

 

  (c)

information provided by the Investment Adviser indicating the Investment Adviser’s views on whether the Fund’s peer group and/or benchmark index had high, medium, or low relevance given the Fund’s particular investment strategy;

 

  (d)

the terms of the Management Agreement and other agreements with affiliated service providers entered into by the Trust on behalf of the Fund;

 

  (e)

fee and expense information for the Fund, including:

 

  (i)

the relative management fee and expense levels of the Fund as compared to those of comparable funds managed by other advisers, as provided by the Outside Data Provider;

 

  (ii)

the Fund’s expense trends over time; and

 

  (iii)

to the extent the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts (such as bank collective trusts, private wealth management accounts, institutional separate accounts, sub-advised mutual funds, and non-U.S. funds) having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Fund, comparative information on the advisory fees charged and services provided to those accounts by the Investment Adviser;

 

  (f)

with respect to the extensive investment performance and expense comparison data provided by the Outside Data Provider, its processes in producing that data for the Fund;

 

  (g)

the undertakings of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations;

 

  (h)

information relating to the profitability of the Management Agreement and the transfer agency and distribution and service arrangements of the Fund to the Investment Adviser and its affiliates;

 

  (i)

whether the Fund’s existing management fee schedule adequately addressed any economies of scale;

 

  (j)

a summary of the “fall-out” benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, including the fees received by the Investment Adviser’s affiliates from the Fund for transfer agency, portfolio trading, distribution and other services;

 

  (k)

a summary of potential benefits derived by the Fund as a result of its relationship with the Investment Adviser;

 

  

 

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

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

 

  (l)

information regarding commissions paid by the Fund and broker oversight, an update on the Investment Adviser’s soft dollars practices, other information regarding portfolio trading, and how the Investment Adviser carries out its duty to seek best execution;

  (m)

portfolio manager ownership of Fund shares; the manner in which portfolio manager compensation is determined; and the number and types of accounts managed by the portfolio managers;

  (n)

the nature and quality of the services provided to the Fund by its unaffiliated service providers, and the Investment Adviser’s general oversight and evaluation (including reports on due diligence) of those service providers as part of the administrative services provided under the Management Agreement; and

  (o)

the Investment Adviser’s processes and policies addressing various types of potential conflicts of interest; its approach to risk management; the annual review of the effectiveness of the Fund’s compliance program; and periodic compliance reports.

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

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

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

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

Investment Performance

The Trustees also considered the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, they compared the investment performance of the Fund to its peers using rankings and ratings compiled by the Outside Data Provider as of December 31, 2022, and updated performance information prepared by the Investment Adviser using the peer group identified by the Outside Data Provider as of March 31, 2023. The information on the Fund’s investment performance was provided for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ending on the applicable dates. The Trustees also reviewed the Fund’s investment performance relative to its performance benchmark. As part of this review, they considered the investment performance trends of the Fund over time, and reviewed the investment performance of the Fund in light of its investment objective and policies and market conditions.

 

  

 

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

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

In addition, the Trustees considered materials prepared and presentations made by the Investment Adviser’s senior management and portfolio management personnel in which Fund performance was assessed. The Trustees also considered the Investment Adviser’s periodic reports with respect to the Fund’s risk profile, and how the Investment Adviser’s approach to risk monitoring and management influences portfolio management.

The Trustees observed that the Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the top half of the Fund’s peer group for the one-, three- and ten-year periods, and in the fourth quartile for the five-year period, and had outperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the ten-year period and underperformed for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2023. The Trustees considered that the Fund had been repositioned in 2020, which involved changes to the Fund’s investment strategy. They noted that the Fund had experienced certain portfolio management changes in early 2023.

Costs of Services Provided and Competitive Information

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

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

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

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

Profitability

The Trustees reviewed the Fund’s contribution to the Investment Adviser’s revenues and pre-tax profit margins. In this regard the Trustees noted that they had received, among other things, profitability analyses and summaries, revenue and expense schedules by Fund and by function (i.e., investment management, transfer agency and distribution and service), and information on the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. They observed that the profitability and expense figures are substantially similar to those used by the Investment Adviser for many internal purposes, including compensation decisions among various business groups, and are thus subject to a vigorous internal debate about how certain revenue and expenses should be allocated. The Trustees also noted that the internal audit group within the Goldman Sachs organization periodically audits the expense allocation methodology and that the internal audit group was satisfied with the reasonableness, consistency, and accuracy of the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. Profitability data for the Fund was provided for 2022 and 2021, and the Trustees considered this information in relation to the Investment Adviser’s overall profitability.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered the information that had been provided regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Fund. The Trustees also considered the breakpoints in the fee rate payable under the Management Agreement for the Fund at the following annual percentage rates of the average daily net assets of the Fund:

 

  

 

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

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

 

Average Daily Net Assets

  

MLP Energy Infrastructure Management Fee Annual Rate

First $1 billion

   1.00%

Next $1 billion

   0.90  

Next $3 billion

   0.86  

Next $3 billion

   0.84  

Over $8 billion

   0.82  

The Trustees noted that the breakpoints were designed to share potential economies of scale, if any, with the Fund and its shareholders as assets under management reach those asset levels. The Trustees considered the amount of assets in the Fund; the Fund’s recent share purchase and redemption activity; the information provided by the Investment Adviser relating to the costs of the services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates and their realized profits; information comparing fee rates charged by the Investment Adviser with fee rates charged to other funds in the peer group; and the Investment Adviser’s undertaking to limit certain expenses of the Fund that exceed a specified level. Upon reviewing these matters at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees concluded that the fee breakpoints represented a means of assuring that benefits of scalability, if any, would be passed along to shareholders at the specified asset levels. They also noted that the Investment Adviser had passed along savings to shareholders of the Fund, which had asset levels above at least the first breakpoint during the prior fiscal year.

Other Benefits to the Investment Adviser and Its Affiliates

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

Other Benefits to the Fund and Its Shareholders

The Trustees also noted that the Fund receives certain other potential benefits as a result of its relationship with the Investment Adviser, including: (a) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Fund with those of other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (b) enhanced servicing from vendors due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (c) enhanced servicing from broker-dealers due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (d) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate favorable terms with derivatives counterparties on behalf of the Fund as a result of the size and reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (e) the advantages received from the Investment Adviser’s knowledge and experience gained from managing other accounts and products; (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to hire and retain qualified personnel to provide services to the Fund because of the reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (g) the Fund’s access, through the Investment Adviser, to certain firm-wide resources (e.g., proprietary risk management systems and databases), subject to certain restrictions; and (h) the Fund’s access to certain affiliated distribution channels. In addition, the Trustees noted the competitive nature of the mutual fund marketplace, and considered that many of the Fund’s shareholders invested in the Fund in part because of the Fund’s relationship with the Investment Adviser and that those shareholders have a general expectation that the relationship will continue.

Conclusion

In connection with their consideration of the Management Agreement, the Trustees gave weight to each of the factors described above, but did not identify any particular factor as controlling their decision. After deliberation and consideration of all of the information provided, including the factors described above, the Trustees concluded, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the management fees paid by the Fund were reasonable in light of the services provided to it by the Investment

 

  

 

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

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

Adviser, the Investment Adviser’s costs and the Fund’s current and reasonably foreseeable asset levels. The Trustees unanimously concluded that the Investment Adviser’s continued management likely would benefit the Fund and its shareholders and that the Management Agreement should be approved and continued with respect to the Fund until June 30, 2024.

 

  

 

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

Voting Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders (Unaudited)

A Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of the Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) was held on November 16, 2023 to consider and elect nominees to the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At the Meeting, Cheryl K. Beebe, Lawrence Hughes, John F. Killian, Steven D. Krichmar, Michael Latham and Lawrence W. Stranghoener were elected to the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In addition, at the Meeting, John G. Chou, Eileen H. Dowling and Paul C. Wirth, each of whom was previously appointed to the Trust’s Board of Trustees rather than elected by shareholders, were elected. In electing the nominees, the Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

 

Proposal              
Election of Trustees    For      Withheld  

Cheryl K. Beebe

      169,452,067,796         5,900,273,020   

John G. Chou

      173,279,757,273         2,072,583,543   

Eileen H. Dowling

      173,287,456,218         2,064,884,598   

Lawrence Hughes

      173,486,691,901         1,865,648,915   

John F. Killian

      173,511,167,174         1,841,173,642   

Steven D. Krichmar

      173,484,256,228         1,868,084,588   

Michael Latham

      173,498,020,286         1,854,320,530   

Lawrence W. Stranghoener

      173,455,949,165         1,896,391,651   

Paul C. Wirth

      173,324,070,424         2,028,270,391   

 

  

 

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS MLP ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

Trustees and Officers (Unaudited)

Independent Trustees

 

Name,

Address and Age1

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of

Office and

Length of

Time Served2

 

Principal Occupations

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee3

 

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee4

Gregory G. Weaver

Age: 72

 

Chair of the Board of Trustees

  Since 2023 (Trustee since 2015)  

Mr. Weaver is retired. He is Director, Verizon Communications Inc. (2015-Present); and was formerly Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte & Touche LLP (a professional services firm) (2001-2005 and 2012-2014); and Member of the Board of Directors, Deloitte & Touche LLP (2006-2012).

 

Chair of the Board of Trustees — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102  

Verizon Communications Inc.

Dwight L. Bush

Age: 66

 

Trustee

  Since 2020  

The Honorable Dwight Bush is President and CEO of D.L. Bush & Associates (a financial advisory and private investment firm) (2002-2014 and 2017-Present); Director of MoneyLion, Inc. (an operator of a data-driven, digital financial platform) (2021-Present); and was formerly U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco (2014-2017) and a Member of the Board of Directors of Santander Bank, N.A. (2018-2019). Previously, he served as an Advisory Board Member of Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (October 2019-January 2020).

 

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102  

MoneyLion, Inc. (an operator of a data-driven, digital financial platform)

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Age: 69

 

Trustee

  Since 2015  

Ms. Cassidy is retired. She is Director, Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (an aerospace and technology company) (2021-Present). Formerly, Ms. Cassidy was Advisor to the Chairman (May 2014-December 2014); and Senior Vice President and Treasurer (2008-2014), General Electric Company & General Electric Capital Corporation (technology and financial services companies).

 

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102  

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (an aerospace and technology company)

John G. Chou

Age: 67

 

Trustee

  Since 2022  

Mr. Chou is retired. Formerly, he was Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the Chairman and CEO (2021-2022); Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (2019-2021); Executive Vice President and Chief Legal & Business Officer (2017-2019); and Executive Vice President and General Counsel (2011-2017) of Cencora, Inc. (a pharmaceutical and healthcare company).

 

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102  

None

Joaquin Delgado

Age: 63

 

Trustee

  Since 2020  

Dr. Delgado is retired. He is Director, Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2011–Present); and was formerly Director, Hexion Inc. (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2019–2022); Executive Vice President, Consumer Business Group of 3M Company (July 2016–July 2019); and Executive Vice President, Health Care Business Group of 3M Company (October 2012–July 2016). Previously, Dr. Delgado served as an Advisory Board Member of Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (October 2019– January 2020).

 

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102  

Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer)

Eileen H. Dowling

Age: 61

 

Trustee

  Since 2021  

Ms. Dowling is retired. Formerly, she was Senior Advisor (April 2021-September 2021); and Managing Director (2013-2021), BlackRock, Inc. (a financial services firm). As Managing Director, she held senior management positions, including Global Head of Global Consultant Relations (2017–2021), Multinational Corporations (2019–2021), the Institutional Product Group (2015–2019) and Institutional Marketing (2013–2016). Ms. Dowling was a member of the Global Operating Committee and Product Executive Committee of BlackRock.

 

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102  

None

 

  

 

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited) (continued)

Independent Trustees

 

Name,

Address and Age1

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of

Office and

Length of

Time Served2

 

Principal Occupations

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee3

 

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee4

Paul C. Wirth

Age: 65

 

Trustee

  Since 2022  

Mr. Wirth is retired. He is Executive Advisor, My Next Season LLC (a career transition advisory firm) (2023-Present). Formerly, he was Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer (2011-2020); Finance Director and Principal Accounting Officer (2010-2011); and Managing Director, Global Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer (2005-2010) of Morgan Stanley.

 

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102  

None

         

Interested Trustee*

 

Name,

Address and Age1

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of

Office and

Length of

Time Served2

 

Principal Occupations

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee

 

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee4

James A. McNamara

Age: 61

 

President and

Trustee

  Since 2007  

Advisory Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2018-Present); Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2000-December 2017); Director of Institutional Fund Sales, GSAM (April 1998- December 2000); and Senior Vice President and Manager, Dreyfus Institutional Service Corporation (January 1993-April 1998).

 

President and Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust; Goldman Sachs Trust II; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

  192  

None

         

 

*

Mr. McNamara is considered to be an “Interested Trustee” because he holds positions with Goldman Sachs and owns securities issued by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Mr. McNamara holds comparable positions with certain other companies of which Goldman Sachs, GSAM or an affiliate thereof is the investment adviser, administrator and/or distributor.

1 

Each Trustee may be contacted by writing to the Trustee, c/o Goldman Sachs, 200 West Street, New York, New York, 10282, Attn: Robert Griffith. Information is provided as of November 30, 2023.

2 

Subject to such policies as may be adopted by the Board from time-to-time, each Trustee holds office for an indefinite term, until the earliest of: (a) the election of his or her successor; (b) the date the Trustee resigns or is removed by the Board or shareholders, in accordance with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust; or (c) the termination of the Trust. The Board has adopted policies which provide that each Independent Trustee shall retire as of December 31st of the calendar year in which he or she reaches (a) his or her 75th birthday or (b) the 15th anniversary of the date he or she became a Trustee, whichever is earlier, unless a waiver of such requirements shall have been adopted by a majority of the other Trustees. These policies may be changed by the Trustees without shareholder vote.

3 

The Goldman Sachs Fund Complex includes certain other companies listed above for each respective Trustee. As of November 30, 2023, Goldman Sachs Trust consisted of 87 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust consisted of 15 portfolios (11 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs Trust II consisted of 18 portfolios (7 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust consisted of 68 portfolios (34 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II consisted of 2 portfolios; and Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund each consisted of one portfolio. Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund did not offer shares to the public.

4 

This column includes only directorships of companies required to report to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (i.e., “public companies”) or other investment companies registered under the Act.

Information as of the date of this shareholder report. Additional information about the Trustees is available in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained from Goldman Sachs free of charge by calling this toll-free number (in the United States of America): 1-800-526-7384.

 

  

 

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited) (continued)

Officers of the Trust*

 

Name, Address and Age1  

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of

Office and

Length of

Time Served2

  Principal Occupations During Past 5 Years

James A. McNamara

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 61

 

President and Trustee

  Since 2007  

Advisory Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2018-Present); Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2000-December 2017); Director of Institutional Fund Sales, GSAM (April 1998-December 2000); and Senior Vice President and Manager, Dreyfus Institutional Service Corporation (January 1993-April 1998).

 

President and Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust; Goldman Sachs Trust II; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Joseph F. DiMaria

30 Hudson Street

Jersey City, NJ 07302

Age: 55

 

Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer

  Since 2017 (Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer since 2019)  

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (November 2015-Present) and Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (May 2010-October 2015).

 

Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer — Goldman Sachs Trust (previously Assistant Treasurer (2016)); Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (previously Assistant Treasurer (2016)); Goldman Sachs Trust II (previously Assistant Treasurer (2017)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust (previously Assistant Treasurer (2017)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Robert Griffith

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 49

 

Secretary

  Since 2023  

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (September 2022 – Present); General Counsel, Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC (October 2021 – September 2022); Vice President, Goldman Sachs (August 2011 – October 2021); Associate General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (December 2014 – Present); Assistant General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (August 2011 – December 2014); Vice President and Counsel, Nomura Holding America, Inc. (2010 – 2011); and Associate, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (2005 – 2010).

 

Secretary — Goldman Sachs Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); Goldman Sachs Trust II (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)).

     

 

*

Represents a partial list of officers of the Trust. Additional information about all the officers is available in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained from Goldman Sachs free of charge by calling this toll-free number (in the United States): 1-800-526-7384.

1 

Information is provided as of November 30, 2023.

2 

Officers hold office at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Each officer holds comparable positions with certain other companies of which Goldman Sachs, GSAM or an affiliate thereof is the investment adviser, administrator and/or distributor.

 

  

 

 

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FUNDS PROFILE

 

Goldman Sachs Funds

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

Today, the Asset Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $2.42 trillion in assets under supervision as of September 30, 2023, Goldman Sachs Asset Management has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. Goldman Sachs Asset Management leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

Financial Square Government Fund1

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

Investor Money Market Fund3

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

Enhanced Income Fund

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

Short Duration Government Fund

Short Duration Bond Fund

Government Income Fund

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

U.S. Mortgages Fund

Multi-Sector

Bond Fund

Core Fixed Income Fund

Global Core Fixed Income Fund

Strategic Income Fund

Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

High Yield Municipal Fund

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

Investment Grade Credit Fund

High Yield Fund

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Emerging Markets Credit Fund4

Fixed Income Alternatives

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

Equity Income Fund

Small Cap Growth Fund

Small Cap Value Fund

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

Mid Cap Value Fund

Large Cap Value Fund

Focused Value Fund

Large Cap Core Fund

Strategic Growth Fund

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

Flexible Cap Fund6

Concentrated Growth Fund

Technology Opportunities Fund

Mid Cap Growth Fund

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

U.S. Equity ESG Fund

Income Builder Fund

Tax-Advantaged Equity

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund

International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

Equity Insights

Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

U.S. Equity Insights Fund

Small Cap Growth Insights Fund

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

Large Cap Value Insights Fund

Small Cap Value Insights Fund

International Small Cap Insights Fund

International Equity Insights Fund

Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

Fundamental Equity International

International Equity Income Fund

International Equity ESG Fund

China Equity Fund

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Emerging Markets Equity ex. China Fund

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

Clean Energy Income Fund

Real Estate Securities Fund

Commodity Strategy Fund

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

Energy Infrastructure Fund

Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund5

Global Infrastructure Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

Global Managed Beta Fund

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

Multi-Manager Global Equity Fund

Multi-Manager International Equity Fund

Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund

Balanced Strategy Portfolio

Multi-Manager U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund

Multi-Manager Real Assets Strategy Fund

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio

Growth Strategy Portfolio

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio

Tax-Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

Strategic Factor Allocation Fund

Strategic Volatility Premium Fund

GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund

 

 

1 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account or a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

2 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares. Effective October 2, 2024, the Fund generally must impose a fee when net sales of Fund shares exceed certain levels. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account or deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

3 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account or a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

4 

Effective after the close of business on October 31, 2023, the Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Credit Fund.

5 

Effective after the close of business on September 22, 2023, the Goldman Sachs Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund.

6 

Effective after the close of business on February 13, 2024, the Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Fund will be renamed the Goldman Sachs Enhanced Core Equity Fund.

Financial Square FundsSM and Investor FundsSM are registered service marks of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.

*

This list covers open-end funds only. Please visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to learn about our closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds.

 

  

 

 

 


 

LOGO

TRUSTEES OFFICERS Gregory G. Weaver, Chair James A. McNamara, President Cheryl K. Beebe* Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Dwight L. Bush Accounting Officer and Treasurer Kathryn A. Cassidy Robert Griffith, Secretary John G. Chou Joaquin Delgado Eileen H. Dowling Lawrence Hughes* John F. Killian* Steven D. Krichmar* Michael Latham* James A. McNamara Lawrence W. Stranghoener* PaulC.Wirth *Effective January 1, 2024 GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P. Distributor and Transfer Agent Investment Adviser Visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P., 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282 Goldman Sachs does not provide legal, tax or accounting advice, unless explicitly agreed between you and Goldman Sachs (generally through certain services offered only to clients of Private Wealth Management). 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Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in portfolio management strategies from those currently expected to be employed. A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, are available (I) without charge, upon request by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders); and (II) on the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC’’) web site at http://www.sec.gov. The Fund will file its portfolio holdings for each month in a fiscal quarter within 60 days after the end of the relevant fiscal quarter on Form N-PORT. Portfolio holdings information for the third month of each fiscal quarter will be made available on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. Portfolio holdings information may be obtained upon request and without charge by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders). Fund holdings and allocations shown are as of November 30, 2023 and may not be representative of future investments. Fund holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. Economic and market forecasts presented herein reflect our judgment as of the date of this presentation and are subject to change without notice. These forecasts do not take into account the specific investment objectives, restrictions, tax and financial situation or other needs of any specific client. 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Goldman Sachs Funds Annual Report November 30, 2023 Energy Funds Clean Energy Income Fund Energy Infrastructure Fund Goldman Sachs Assets Management LOGO


 

Goldman Sachs Energy Funds

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS   

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

     1  

Schedules of Investments

     14  

Financial Statements

     18  

Financial Highlights

     21  

Clean Energy Income Fund

     21  

Energy Infrastructure Fund

     27  

Notes to Financial Statements

     34  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     49  

Other Information

     50  

Voting Results

     56  

 

Effective January 24, 2023, open-end mutual funds and exchange traded funds will be required to provide shareholders with streamlined annual and semi-annual shareholder reports (“Tailored Shareholder Reports”). Funds will be required to prepare a separate Tailored Shareholder Report for each share class of a fund that highlights key information to investors. Other information, including financial statements, will no longer appear in a fund’s shareholder report, but will be available online, delivered free of charge upon request, and filed with the SEC on a semi-annual basis on Form N-CSR. The new requirements have a compliance date of July 24, 2024.

 

     
NOT  FDIC-INSURED     May Lose Value     No Bank Guarantee    

 

  

 

 

 


FUND RESULTS

 

Goldman Sachs Clean Energy Income Fund

 

Investment Objective and Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund seeks total return through current income and capital appreciation.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Energy and Infrastructure Team (the “Team”) discusses the Goldman Sachs Clean Energy Income Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended November 30, 2023 (the “Reporting Period”).

 

Q

How did the Fund perform during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6 and Class P Shares generated average annual total returns, without sales charges, of -24.05%, -24.66%, -23.79%, -23.88%, -23.86% and -23.81%, respectively. These returns compare to the -20.62% average annual total return of the Fund’s blended benchmark, which is comprised 50% of the Eagle North American Renewables Infrastructure Index,1 35% of the Indxx YieldCo and Renewable Energy Income Index2 and 15% of the Eagle Global Renewables Infrastructure Index.3

 

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Goldman Sachs Trust held on June 13-14, 2023, the Trustees approved the termination of the Fund’s Class R Shares. This termination occurred on July 14, 2023. Effective June 15, 2023, Class R

 

  1 

The Eagle North American Renewables Infrastructure Index is designed to track the performance of renewables infrastructure or renewables-related infrastructure assets, primarily wind, solar, hydro, biomass and electric transmission lines. Constituents are companies whose stocks trade in either the U.S. or Canada, though assets owned by these companies can have a global reach. The index is a capped, float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted index developed by Eagle Global Advisors and disseminated real-time on a price-return basis (RENEWNA) and on a total-return basis (RENEWNAT). It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

  2 

The Indxx YieldCo & Renewable Energy Income Index is designed to track the performance of income-paying renewable energy companies and companies categorized as YieldCos (i.e., producers of biofuels) listed in developed and emerging markets. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

  3 

The Eagle Global Renewables Infrastructure Index is designed to track the performance of renewables infrastructure or renewables-related infrastructure assets, primarily wind, solar, hydro, biomass and electric transmission lines. Constituents are companies whose stocks trade globally in OECD countries. (The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development is an intergovernmental economic organization with 37 member countries, founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade.) The index is a capped, float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted index developed by Eagle Global Advisors and disseminated real-time on a price-return basis (RENEW) and on a total-return basis (RENEWTR). It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

Shares of the Fund were no longer sold to new investors or existing shareholders (except through reinvested dividends) and were no longer eligible for exchanges from other Goldman Sachs Funds. In addition, Class R Shares of the Fund were closed to all new accounts.

 

Q

How did clean energy infrastructure securities overall perform during the Reporting Period?

 

A

Clean energy infrastructure securities, as represented by the Fund’s blended benchmark, recorded negative absolute returns for the Reporting Period and lagged the broader global equity market, which returned 12.01%, as measured by the MSCI All Country World Index Investable Market Index). Clean energy infrastructure securities also underperformed energy-related securities.

 

The Reporting Period was challenging for clean energy infrastructure securities, especially in the context of the broad U.S. equity market rally, which was narrow in breadth—led by mega cap technology and artificial intelligence (“AI”)-related stocks—but meaningful, with the S&P 500® Index up 13.84%. The widespread sell-off among clean energy infrastructure securities also came alongside a swift increase in global interest rates, which had an outsized impact on market sectors with long-term development pipelines. The rise in global interest rates sparked a wave of technical selling, fueled by investor concerns about the impact of higher rates on clean energy infrastructure companies given that a significant amount of financing is needed to meet global clean energy mandates/targets. Overall, concerns around higher costs and the potential impact on project returns/future cash flows drove clean energy infrastructure securities lower during the Reporting Period.

 

 

 

 

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FUND RESULTS

 

Q

What key factors were responsible for the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A

The Team primarily targets companies that are scaling the clean energy transition, mostly renewable independent power producers and power infrastructure companies. Our investment focus is on companies with what we consider to be effective management teams that operate within a strong corporate governance framework; high renewable asset quality; strong balance sheets; potential upside for their stock prices due to higher power prices; liquidity that may weather various economic cycles and business cycles; and clear earnings growth and dividend visibility.

 

During the Reporting Period, the Fund posted negative absolute returns and underperformed the blended benchmark. Specifically, the Fund was hampered by security selection in the utilities sector4 and in the utilities/clean power subsector. The utilities sector lagged the broader equity market during the Reporting Period overall, posting its worst performance of the previous 35 years during the first half of 2023, while mega cap technology and AI-related stocks recorded strong gains. In addition, during the Reporting Period, the utilities/clean power subsector was hurt by rising interest rates given that the companies in this subsector tend to be large capital spenders. In addition, as mentioned earlier, companies with long-term development pipelines were at risk of higher financing costs. That said, the Fund primarily owns the securities of cost-plus businesses, many of which are so-called regulated monopolies that create cost offsets by passing through higher interest rates to customers (e.g., through inflation-protected contracts, higher energy prices for new assets, etc.). Although we believed the aforementioned cost offsets should significantly mitigate these concerns for the securities the Fund holds, investors failed to recognize such benefits, in our view, during the Reporting Period.

 

Q

What individual holdings detracted from the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A

Compared to the blended benchmark, the Fund was hurt by an underweight position in Hydro One Limited and by overweight positions in Northland Power Inc. and SolarEdge Technologies, Inc., during the Reporting Period.

 

  4 

Stock classifications are based on the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®), which is a widely accepted standard used by the global financial community for classifying companies into sectors and industries.

An underweight in Hydro One Limited detracted most from the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period. The electricity transmission and distribution utility, which serves the Canadian province of Ontario, performed well during the Reporting Period due to its defensive characteristics, namely its strong regulatory track record and solid balance sheet (with no “holdco” debt, i.e., the unsecured debt of a holding company), and the favorable supply/demand outlook in its Ontario operating region.

 

Northland Power Inc. (NPI) develops, builds, owns and manages wind facilities, with a focus on offshore wind development. NPI was pressured during the Reporting Period by supply-chain constraints and issues around two of the company’s large offshore wind projects, as higher interest rates created investor concerns around project returns. In our view, NPI was doing a good job of mitigating both supply-chain pressures and higher costs, and the company had decided to finance some large projects that we thought locked in attractive economics. At the end of the Reporting Period, we continued to have conviction in NPI’s near-term prospects.

 

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (SEDG) is a global developer of smart energy technology solutions. Its results can primarily be attributed to demand uncertainty in California under NEM 3.0 (that is, California’s new net billing tariff policy for solar power, which dictates how excess solar energy is credited to homeowners), along with the continued weakness of residential solar in Europe because of elevated interest rates and macro uncertainty. We sold the Fund’s position in SEDG during the Reporting Period in favor of what we considered more attractive opportunities.

 

Q

What individual holdings added to the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, the Fund benefited from overweight positions versus the blended benchmark in SSE plc, Engie SA and Iberdrola SA.

 

SSE plc (SSE) is a leading generator of renewable electricity and one of the largest electricity network companies in the U.K. In November 2023, the company detailed a five-year £12.5 billion capital expenditures plan that included greater investments in renewables and networks. In our view, higher power prices and thermal generation profits may also add to the company’s cash flow. Overall, we remained constructive on SSE at the end of the Reporting Period, as we considered it a leading beneficiary of offshore wind growth in the U.K. and renewables growth more broadly. Most importantly, we

 

 

  

 

 

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 FUND RESULTS

 

also saw SSE as a beneficiary of electricity transmission in which the company has a sector-leading 14% compound annual growth rate in renewables.

 

Engie SA (ENGI) is a global energy and services group operating in the three key business sectors of low-carbon electricity generation (with particular emphasis on natural gas and renewables), energy infrastructure and customer solutions. During the Reporting Period, the holding added to the Fund’s relative returns, driven largely by earnings strength due to the profitability of the company’s global energy management and sales as well as by improvement in the outlook for renewables. We continued to have a positive view of ENGI at the end of the Reporting Period.

 

Iberdrola SA (IBE) is a global, integrated utility with networks and renewable businesses. Its stock’s performance can be attributed to the company’s continued strong earnings growth, fueled by its key segments—networks and renewables. At the end of the Reporting Period, we remained constructive on IBE, as we believed it is a high quality company with a strong balance sheet, diverse set of assets (networks and renewables/generation) across different geographies, which should enable the company to do well in many environments.

 

Q

Were there any notable purchases or sales during the Reporting Period?

 

A

Among notable Fund purchases during the Reporting Period was a position in Edison International, a public utility holding company based in California. We believed Edison International was overcoming protracted underperformance due to wildfire-related events and insurance claims. The company also extended its 5% to 7% growth estimates through 2028, underpinned by electrification trends, which we considered positive.

 

We also added a Fund position in Hydro One Limited, mentioned earlier, because we liked the company’s low risk and changing growth profile. The company’s current capital plan supports an approximately 6% compound annual growth rate, and its management has provided guidance for 5%-7% annual growth in earnings per share through 2027. We believed there was further upside potential related to the buildout of incremental transmission lines, distribution company consolidation and broadband investments.

 

In addition to the sale of SEDG, mentioned previously, we exited the Fund’s position in Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., a Canadian renewable energy and regulated utility

 

conglomerate with assets across North America. We sold the position because of our uncertainty about the company’s earnings growth trajectory.

 

We also eliminated the Fund’s position in American Electric Power Company, Inc., one of the U.S.’s largest electricity producers, based on our concerns about the company’s regulatory relationships and its execution on balance sheet strengthening initiatives.

 

Q

How did the Fund use derivatives and similar instruments during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, the Fund did not use derivatives or similar instruments.

 

Q

Were there any changes to the Fund’s portfolio management team during the Reporting Period?

 

A

There were no changes to the Fund’s portfolio management team during the Reporting Period.

 

Q

What is the Fund’s tactical view and strategy for the months ahead?

 

A

At the end of the Reporting Period, we continued to believe clean energy was one of the single largest investment opportunities for the long term and that the decline of clean energy infrastructure securities during the Reporting Period showed a fundamental disconnect between market valuations and the multi-decade growth story ahead. Despite the sell-off, the core fundamentals for most clean energy infrastructure companies remained resilient, in our view.

 

In the near term, we thought the stabilization of interest rates, which had already started at the end of the Reporting Period, should act as a catalyst for a rebound for the valuations of clean energy infrastructure securities. Longer-term, we believed continued strength in execution from management teams and increased growth of renewables paints a constructive picture for clean energy markets—particularly in the U.S. where the Inflation Reduction Act could result in more than $1 trillion dollars of support5—creating a non-cyclical tailwind for clean energy infrastructure securities.

 

As we look forward, despite the higher-for-longer interest rate environment at the end of the Reporting Period, we remained constructive on clean energy infrastructure securities as we continued to see momentum in clean energy development, driven by supportive policy, customer preference for renewable sources, lower costs versus other energy sources, and global economic/electrification growth.

 

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Source: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research.

 

 

  

 

 

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We were confident these clean power companies could continue to generate strong project returns. For renewable infrastructure (wind, solar, etc.), we noted that project developers are generally able to lock in costs when they sign a long-term contract, so they know what their margins are going to look like for an individual project.

 

In managing the Fund, we plan to continue seeking to capture the long-term secular clean energy growth opportunity with a risk-adjusted approach. We intended to allocate largely to clean energy infrastructure companies critical to the energy transition, rather than clean technology companies (i.e., Plug Power, Tesla, etc.), which tend to have more volatile earnings and stock prices.

 

 

  

 

 

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Clean Energy Income Fund

as of November 30, 2023

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 11/30/23

Holding

   % of Net Assets    Line of Business    

NextEra Energy, Inc.

   6.8%    Clean power  

Northland Power, Inc.

   6.0      Clean power  

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP

   5.6      Clean power  

Hydro One Ltd.

   5.3      Clean power  

AES Corp.

   5.3      Clean power  

Edison International

   5.3      Clean power  

RWE AG

   3.9      Clean power  

SSE PLC

   3.5      Clean power  

Boralex, Inc.

   3.5      Clean power  

Clearway Energy, Inc.

   3.3      Clean power    

 

   

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

 

FUND SECTOR ALLOCATIONS*

 

 

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The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from the percentages contained in the graph above. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of total net assets (excluding investments in the securities lending reinvestment vehicle, if any). Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. The investment in the securities lending reinvestment vehicle represented 0.0% of the Fund’s net assets as of November 30, 2023 and 0.4% of the Fund’s net assets as of November 30, 2022. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

 

 

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

 

  

 

 

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Performance Summary

November 30, 2023

The following graph shows the value, as of November 30, 2023, of a $10,000 investment made on June 26, 2020 (commencement of operations) in Class P Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s current benchmarks including the Clean Energy Income Composite Index, which is comprised of 50% in the Eagle North American Renewables Infrastructure Index, 35% in the Indxx Yieldco and Renewable Energy Income Index, and 15% in the Eagle Global Renewables Infrastructure Index (each with distributions reinvested) are shown. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown and in their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The returns set forth below represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted below. Please visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

 

Clean Energy Income Fund’s Lifetime Performance

Performance of a $10,000 investment, with distributions reinvested, from June 26, 2020 through November 30, 2023.

 

 

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  Average Annual Total Return through November 30, 2023*   One Year         Since Inception  
  Class A (Commenced June 26, 2020)      
  Excluding sales charges     -24.05%         0.18%  
  Including sales charges     -28.23%         -1.45%  
 

 

 
  Class C (Commenced June 26, 2020)      
  Excluding contingent deferred sales charges     -24.66%         -0.57%  
  Including contingent deferred sales charges     -25.41%         -0.57%  
 

 

 
  Institutional (Commenced June 26, 2020)     -23.79%         0.55%  
 

 

 
  Investor (Commenced June 26, 2020)     -23.88%         0.42%  
 

 

 
  Class R6 (Commenced June 26, 2020)     -23.86%         0.53%  
 

 

 
  Class P (Commenced June 26, 2020)     -23.81%         0.53%  
 

 

 

 

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These returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV and reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.50% for Class A Shares and the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class C Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). Because Institutional, Investor, Class R6 and Class P Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Average Annual Total Return.

 

 

  

 

 

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Goldman Sachs Energy Infrastructure Fund

as of November 30, 2023

 

Investment Objective and Principal Investment Strategy

The Fund seeks total return through current income and capital appreciation.

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) in U.S. and non-U.S. equity or fixed income securities issued by energy infrastructure companies, including master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) and “C” corporations. The Fund’s investments in MLPs will not exceed 25% of the Fund’s total assets as measured at the time of purchase. The Fund intends to concentrate its investments in the energy sector.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Energy and Infrastructure Team discusses the Goldman Sachs Energy Infrastructure Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended November 30, 2023 (the “Reporting Period”).

 

Q

How did the Fund perform during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares generated average annual total returns, without sales charges, of 8.63%, 7.85%, 9.07%, 8.96%, 9.08%, 8.39% and 9.09%, respectively. These returns compare to the 9.15% average annual total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (Total Return, Unhedged, USD) (“AMEI Index”). The AMEI Index is a composite of North American energy infrastructure companies.1

 

Q

How did energy-related securities overall perform during the Reporting Period?

 

A

Energy-related equities generated mixed results during the Reporting Period, as commodity prices declined. Brent crude oil prices fell 3.04%, while natural gas prices were more challenged, with U.S. Henry Hub2 prices down 59.91%. Broad energy equities, as measured by the diversified S&P Energy Select Sector Index (IXE),3 returned -1.72% during

 

  1 

Source: Alerian. The Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index is a composite of North American energy infrastructure companies. It is a capped, float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted index, whose constituents are engaged in midstream activities involving energy commodities, is disseminated real-time on a price-return basis (AMEI) and on a total-return basis (AMEIX). It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

  2 

Henry Hub is a distribution hub on the natural gas pipeline system in Louisiana. Due to its importance, it lends its name to the pricing point for natural gas futures contracts in the U.S.

  3 

The S&P Energy Select Sector Index (IXE) is a segment of the S&P 500® Index. All components of the S&P 500® Index are assigned to one of the 11 Select Sector Indices, which seek to track major economic segments and are highly liquid benchmarks. Stock classifications are based on the Global Industry Classification

the Reporting Period. However, energy infrastructure master limited partnerships (“MLPs”), as measured by the Alerian MLP Index,4 and the broader midstream5 sector (inclusive of both energy MLPs and “C” corporations), as measured by the Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA),6 gained 23.29% and 7.70%, respectively. The broad U.S. equity market, as represented by the S&P 500® Index, returned 13.84% during the Reporting Period.

 

When the Reporting Period began in December 2022, commodities and energy-related equities experienced a sharp sell-off driven by worries around a potential recession, high interest rates, geopolitical tensions given the Russia/Ukraine war, and macroeconomic uncertainty. During the first quarter

 

 

Standard (GICS®). Capping is applied to ensure diversification among companies within each index. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

  4 

Source: Alerian. The Alerian MLP Index is the leading gauge of energy infrastructure master limited partnerships (“MLPs”). The capped, float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted index, whose constituents earn the majority of their cash flow from midstream activities involving energy commodities, is disseminated real-time on a price-return basis (AMZ) and on a total-return basis (AMZX). It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

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The midstream component of the energy industry is usually defined as those companies providing products or services that help link the supply side (i.e., energy producers) and the demand side (i.e., energy end-users for any type of energy commodity. Such midstream businesses can include, but are not limited to, those that process, store, market and transport various energy commodities.

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Source: Alerian. The Alerian Midstream Energy Index is a broad-based composite of North American energy infrastructure companies. The capped, float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted index, whose constituents earn the majority of their cash flow from midstream activities involving energy commodities, is disseminated real-time on a price-return basis (AMNA), total-return basis (AMNAX), net total-return (AMNAN), and adjusted net total return (AMNTR) basis. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

 

  

 

 

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of 2023, commodities and energy-related equities continued to pull back overall, as broad-based macroeconomic uncertainty, driven by rising interest rates and concerns around the banking sector, caused volatility across asset classes. Despite the challenged environment, commodities and energy-related equities regained some lost ground toward the end of the quarter. For the first quarter overall, West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) crude oil prices were down approximately 6%. Natural gas saw a more significant decline, with U.S. Henry Hub prices down about 51% and the European Title Transfer Facility (“TTF”)7 natural gas price down approximately 36%.

 

The second quarter of 2023 saw continued macroeconomic uncertainty, including recession concerns and consumers and businesses alike adapting to a higher interest rate environment. These factors helped drive ongoing commodity price weakness and volatility, as Brent crude oil and European TTF gas prices fell 4.9% and 20.2%, respectively, during the quarter. In contrast, U.S. Henry Hub natural gas prices recovered 12.5%. Despite commodity price weakness, midstream energy equities remained resilient, with AMNA returning 3.71% for the second calendar quarter, following an 8.38% gain in the fourth quarter of 2022. These results stood in contrast to other energy equity indices, with the upstream8-focused SPDR® S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP)9 and the diversified IXE returning 1.65% and -1.13%, respectively, during the second quarter of 2023. Energy-related stocks generally lagged other segments of the broad equity market, with midstream energy equities and the diversified IXE significantly underperforming the S&P 500® Index in the second quarter, reversing some of gains produced during the 2022 calendar year.

 

The third quarter of 2023 reflected ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, as market participants assessed the risks of recession, sustained elevated inflation and potential effects of a higher interest rate environment. These concerns

 

  7 

The European Title Transfer Facility is a pricing location in the Netherlands. It has become the most liquid pricing location in Europe, and as such, oftentimes serves as a pricing proxy for the overall European liquified natural gas import market.

  8 

The upstream component of the energy industry is usually defined as those operations stages in the oil and gas industry that involve exploration and production. Upstream operations deal primarily with the exploration stages of the oil and gas industry, with upstream firms taking the first steps to first locate, test and drill for oil and gas. Later, once reserves are proven, upstream firms will extract any oil and gas from the reserve.

  9 

The S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Select Industry Index, the XOP’s benchmark, is an equal-weighted index that draws constituents from the oil and gas exploration and production segment of the S&P Total Market Index. Liquidity and market capitalization screens are applied to the index to ensure investability. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

contributed to broader equity market softness, with the S&P 500® Index finishing the quarter down 3.27% and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rising from 3.81% to 4.59%. Despite recession concerns, crude oil prices increased, with WTI crude oil prices up 28%, finishing the quarter around $91 per barrel, the highest level since November 2022. Strength in commodities contributed to midstream energy equities’ resilience, despite broader equity market weakness. For the quarter, AMNA gained 6.75%. Other energy equity measures also saw a strong quarter, with the upstream-focused XOP and diversified IXE up 15.40% and 12.37%, respectively.

 

In the last two months of the Reporting Period, energy-related equities remained resilient amid a pullback in crude oil prices driven by heightened geopolitical tensions with the outbreak of war in the Middle East. At the end of the Reporting Period, there had been no certain indication of a widespread impact on the broader equities markets nor had there been any major spillover into a widespread regional conflict, though investors remained attentive to the prospect of the situation escalating. In particular, investors contemplated how a prolonged conflict there could pressure energy prices and inflation.

 

Q

What key factors were responsible for the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, the Fund generated positive absolute returns but modestly underperformed AMEI Index on a relative basis. These results were driven by security selection.

 

The Fund was hurt by security selection in the gathering and processing and the hydrocarbon production and mining subsectors. In addition, industry consolidation (i.e., mergers and acquisitions activity) had a negative impact on the Fund overall during the Reporting Period. On the positive side, security selection in the petroleum pipeline transportation and the natural gas pipeline transportation subsectors added to relative performance.10

 

  10 

Sector and subsector allocations are defined by GSAM and may differ from sector allocations used by the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index.

 

 

  

 

 

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Q

What individual holdings detracted from the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A

Compared to the AMEI Index, the Fund was hampered by its exposures in Equitrans Midstream Corporation, Antero Midstream Corporation and Enterprise Products Partners L.P. during the Reporting Period.

 

The Fund’s top detractor was Equitrans Midstream Corporation (ETRN), a premier North American midstream services company and one of the largest natural gas gatherers in the U.S. ETRN’s share price fell in October 2023 after the company announced “unforeseen factors” had led to delays in the completion of its Mountain Valley Pipeline. In addition, the company revised higher the estimated total cost of the project, from $6.6 billion to $7.2 billion. At the end of the Reporting Period, we remained positive on ETRN based on the company’s fundamentals.

 

The Fund was hurt by its underweight versus the AMEI Index in Antero Midstream Corporation (AM), a leading Appalachian natural gas gathering company. The stock posted gains on rising free cash flow expectations driven by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as well as anticipated lower capital expenditures going forward. At the end of the Reporting Period, the Fund remained underweight AM as we did not believe its valuation reflected the company’s single basin and counterparty risks.

 

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD), one of the largest U.S. midstream companies operating in more than 10 key resource basins, has a longstanding track record of financial conservatism and what we consider a best-in-class balance sheet. During the Reporting Period, EPD was pressured by the challenging macro environment as well as by investor uncertainty and lower expectations for a recovery in demand for natural gas liquids and petrochemicals amid strong production, better than expected weather and higher levels of storage. At the end of the Reporting Period, EPD remained a core allocation in the Fund because of its size, product/ geographic diversification and conservative financial policies.

 

Q

What individual holdings added to the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, the Fund’s underweight position versus the AMEI Index in Tellurian Inc., its overweight position in Enbridge Inc. and its underweight position in TC Energy Corporation contributed positively to relative performance.

Tellurian Inc. (TELL) is a developer of a liquified natural gas (“LNG”) platform with an integrated business model that allows it to capture the spread between U.S and international prices. The Fund’s underweight position versus the AMEI Index added to its performance during the Reporting Period, as TELL failed to develop a key project in a timely manner and its finances became strained. TELL’s management team also withdrew a massive financing attempt that would have set the company back decades in what it called an “uncertain” high yield corporate bond market. Although these management decisions were positive in financial terms, the stock plummeted on investor concerns over whether the firm could fund its $12.8 billion Driftwood LNG export terminal project, which was already a gamble for TELL and without it, the company would lose a sizeable amount of cash each year.

 

Enbridge Inc. (ENB) is an operator of crude oil and liquids pipelines. ENB reported strong earnings and announced it would acquire Spectra Energy in an all-stock deal worth $28 billion. The transaction was well received by the markets, driving strong performance for both companies toward the end of the Reporting Period. We were constructive on the combined entity at the end of the Reporting Period because of its complementary and diversified asset base as well as what we saw as the strength of its balance sheet.

 

TC Energy Corporation (TRP) is a major North American energy company with extensive natural gas and liquids pipelines. TRP is one of the largest publicly traded North American energy infrastructure companies by enterprise value. In July 2023, the company announced a major asset sale and a plan to spin off its liquid pipelines businesses. The market viewed these announcements negatively due to the lower than consensus expected price of the asset sale and because the strategic vision of the spin-off was unclear. During August, TRP regained some of the ground it had lost amid strengthening in commodity prices.

 

Q

Were there any notable purchases or sales during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, we initiated a Fund position on the initial public offering (“IPO”) of Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. The company provides contract natural gas compression to customers in numerous basins but with the majority of its operations in the Permian Basin. We believed the IPO offered an attractive entry point into what we see as a high growth business at a compelling valuation.

 

In addition, we established a Fund position in ConocoPhillips, an independent exploration and production

 

 

  

 

 

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company, seeking to take advantage of an attractive entry point for the stock and based on the company’s fundamentals.

 

Among key sales during the Reporting Period was the Fund’s position in Crestwood Equity Partners LP, a publicly traded MLP that owns and operates vital midstream infrastructure assets. We believed the stock’s valuation had become unattractive.

 

We also eliminated the Fund’s position in Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P., an energy pipeline operator based in Tulsa, Oklahoma that primarily transports, stores and distributes refined petroleum products and crude oil. The company was acquired by ONEOK, Inc. in September 2023.

 

Q

How did the Fund use derivatives and similar instruments during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, the Fund did not use derivatives or similar instruments.

 

Q

Were there any changes to the Fund’s portfolio management team during the Reporting Period?

 

A

Effective January 11, 2023, Ganesh V. Jois no longer served as a portfolio manager for the Fund. As of the same date, Christopher A. Schiesser began serving as a portfolio manager for the Fund, joining Kyri Loupis and Matthew Cooper. By design, all investment decisions for the Fund are performed within a team structure, with multiple subject matter experts. This strategic decision making has been a cornerstone of our approach and helps ensure continuity in the Fund.

 

Q

What is the Fund’s tactical view and strategy for the months ahead?

 

A

At the end of the Reporting Period, we had a positive outlook for commodity prices and oil-related securities. We expected crude oil prices to trade in the $80 to $100 per barrel range during the next several quarters, creating a strong operating environment for energy-focused businesses. Additionally, we saw energy policy shifting as the global economy looked to address growing global energy needs, with energy security becoming a priority for many developed nations in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In our view, North America was rather uniquely positioned as a potential key source of safe, reliable and affordable energy for decades to come. Looking at LNG specifically, the U.S. has spent billions of dollars on LNG infrastructure during the last five years or so to supply the world with essential LNG under long-term contracts. Since 2017, the U.S. has grown natural gas production by about 50% and LNG exports by more than

900%, making it the largest global LNG exporter, with industry expectations for U.S. LNG exports to triple by 2032 relative to 2021 levels.11

 

Regarding midstream energy companies, we believed at the end of the Reporting Period that their fundamentals were some of the most attractive on record, with midstream cash flow inflecting higher alongside strong oil and natural gas prices and management teams demonstrating capital and cost discipline. The midstream sector was generating significant amounts of free cash flow at the end of the Reporting Period, which, in our opinion, not only adequately supported then-current distributions and dividends but also left plenty of excess cash to further reduce debt if needed, buy back stock and/or grow distributions and dividends. Overall, we believed the midstream energy sector presented a compelling investment opportunity amid a strong commodity price backdrop, healthy fundamentals and inexpensive valuations. Additionally, the sector was well positioned, in our view, to benefit from the growing need for North American energy.

 

In managing the Fund, we intend to remain focused on high quality companies with strong dividend/distribution coverage, cash flow growth potential and what we see as a robust outlook for free cash flow generation and healthy balance sheets. As always, we continue to monitor domestic and global economies, geopolitical factors, interest rates and equity market fundamentals as we actively manage the Fund.

 

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Bloomberg and Energy Information Agency.

 

 

  

 

 

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Energy Infrastructure Fund

as of November 30, 2023

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 11/30/23

Holding

   % of Net Assets    Line of Business    

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

   8.8%    Other | Liquefaction  

Targa Resources Corp.

   8.2      Gathering + Processing  

Plains GP Holdings LP

   6.6      Pipeline Transportation | Petroleum  

Enbridge, Inc.

   6.5      Pipeline Transportation | Petroleum  

Energy Transfer LP

   6.3      Pipeline Transportation | Natural Gas  

ONEOK, Inc.

   5.9      Gathering + Processing  

Enterprise Products Partners LP

   5.7      Pipeline Transportation | Natural Gas  

Williams Cos., Inc.

   4.8      Gathering + Processing  

DT Midstream, Inc.

   4.8      Pipeline Transportation | Natural Gas  

MPLX LP

   4.7      Gathering + Processing    

 

   

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

 

FUND SECTOR ALLOCATIONS*

 

 

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  *

The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from the percentages contained in the graph above. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of total net assets. Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

 

 

 

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

 

  

 

 

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Performance Summary

November 30, 2023

The following graph shows the value, as of November 30, 2023, of a $10,000 investment made on September 29, 2017 (commencement of operations) in R6 Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s benchmark, the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (Total Return, Unhedged, USD), is shown. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown and in their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The returns set forth below represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Fund’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted below. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

 

Energy Infrastructure Fund’s Lifetime Performance

Performance of a $10,000 investment, with distributions reinvested, from September 29, 2017 through November 30, 2023.

 

 

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    Average Annual Total Return through November 30, 2023*   One Year         Five Years         Since Inception      

  Class A (Commenced September 29, 2017)            
  Excluding sales charges     8.63%         10.69%         7.83%    
  Including sales charges     2.68%         9.44%         6.85%    
 

 

   
  Class C (Commenced September 29, 2017)            
  Excluding contingent deferred sales charges     7.85%         9.86%         7.05%    
  Including contingent deferred sales charges     6.79%         9.86%         7.05%    
 

 

   
  Institutional (Commenced September 29, 2017)     9.07%         11.11%         8.25%    
 

 

   
  Investor (Commenced September 29, 2017)     8.96%         10.98%         8.12%    
 

 

   
  Class R6 (Commenced September 29, 2017)     9.08%         11.10%         8.24%    
 

 

   
  Class R (Commenced September 29, 2017)     8.39%         10.43%         7.58%    
 

 

   
  Class P (Commenced April 14, 2018)     9.09%         11.12%         9.90%    
 

 

   

 

  *

These returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV and reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.50% for Class A Shares and the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class C Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). Because Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Average Annual Total Return.

 

 

  

 

 

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Index Definitions

The Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index is a capped, float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted index, whose constituents are engaged in midstream activities involving energy commodities, is disseminated real-time on a price-return basis (AMEI) and on a total-return basis (AMEIX). It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The Clean Energy Income Composite Index is comprised of the Eagle North American Renewables Infrastructure Index (50%), Indxx Yieldco and Renewable Energy Income Index (35%), and Eagle Global Renewables Infrastructure Index (15%). It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

The Indxx Yieldco and Renewable Energy Income Index is designed to track the performance of income-paying renewable energy companies (RECs) and companies categorized as YieldCos listed in Developed and Emerging Markets. The Eagle Global Renewables Infrastructure Index provides a benchmark that is designed to track the performance of renewables infrastructure or renewables-related infrastructure assets, primarily wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and electric transmission lines. Constituents are companies whose stocks trade globally in OECD countries.

The Eagle North American Renewables Infrastructure Index provides a benchmark that is designed to track the performance of renewables infrastructure or renewables related infrastructure assets, primarily wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and electric transmission lines. Constituents are companies whose stocks trade in either the USA and Canada, though assets owned by these companies can have a global reach. The index is a capped, float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted index developed by Eagle Global Advisors, and disseminated real-time on a price-return basis (RENEWNA) and on a total-return basis (RENEWNAT).

MSCI All Country World Index Investable Market Index is designed to represent performance of the full opportunity set of large- and mid-cap stocks across 23 developed and 24 emerging markets.

 

  

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

   

Shares

   Description   Value  
  Common Stocks – 98.8%

 

  Bioenergy* – 2.6%

 

  35,797    Darling Ingredients, Inc.   $ 1,570,414  
  38,342    Green Plains, Inc.     953,949  
      

 

 

 
         2,524,363  
 

 

 
  Clean power – 91.4%

 

  302,943    AES Corp.     5,213,649  
  114,271    Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC     2,173,434  
  23,480    Avangrid, Inc.     724,828  
  149,091    Boralex, Inc. Class A     3,387,358  
  30,122    Brookfield Renewable Corp. Class A     799,438  
  221,305    Brookfield Renewable Partners LP Class A     5,471,670  
  137,662    Clearway Energy, Inc. Class A     3,258,460  
  25,209    CMS Energy Corp.     1,430,863  
  28,951    Dominion Energy, Inc.     1,312,638  
  290,153    Drax Group PLC     1,600,014  
  77,038    Edison International     5,160,776  
  554,892    EDP - Energias de Portugal SA     2,653,787  
  55,580    EDP Renovaveis SA     1,015,125  
  294,716    Enel SpA     2,082,711  
  84,464    Engie SA     1,465,713  
  16,794    Eversource Energy     997,732  
  44,744    Exelon Corp.     1,723,091  
  187,892    Hydro One Ltd.(a)     5,222,953  
  245,932    Iberdrola SA     3,039,472  
  13,544    IDACORP, Inc.     1,306,996  
  297,179    Innergex Renewable Energy, Inc.     2,104,639  
  59,304    National Grid PLC     769,129  
  68,946    NextEra Energy Partners LP     1,622,989  
  113,952    NextEra Energy, Inc.     6,667,332  
  360,255    Northland Power, Inc.     5,856,683  
  38,356    Ormat Technologies, Inc.     2,582,126  
  53,492    Orsted AS(a)     2,518,819  
  23,134    PNM Resources, Inc.     961,680  
  37,688    Portland General Electric Co.     1,547,469  
  89,354    RWE AG     3,830,088  
  42,774    Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente SA*     801,680  
  147,804    SSE PLC     3,424,685  
  112,833    Sunnova Energy International, Inc.*(b)     1,308,863  
  280,834    TransAlta Corp.     2,284,835  
  21,340    Verbund AG      2,032,887  
  19,136    Xcel Energy, Inc.     1,164,234  
      

 

 

 
         89,518,846  
 

 

 
  Other – 0.6%

 

  75,815    Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA     627,748  
 

 

 
  Solar Tech – 3.5%

 

  4,197    Enphase Energy, Inc.*     423,981  
  85,921    Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc.     2,080,147  
  34,349    Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. Class A*     475,734  
   

Shares

   Description   Value  
  Common Stocks – (continued)

 

  Solar Tech – (continued)

 

   31,351    Sunrun, Inc.*   $ 404,428  
      

 

 

 
         3,384,290  
 

 

 
  Wind Tech* – 0.7%

 

  23,814    Vestas Wind Systems AS     658,472  
 

 

 
 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $113,979,950)

  $ 96,713,719  
 

 

 
   

Shares

   Description   Value  
  Exchange Traded Funds – 1.1%

 

   47,416    KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF   $ 1,072,550  
  (Cost $ 1,418,407)  
 

 

 
 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SECURITIES LENDING REINVESTMENT VEHICLE – 99.9%

(Cost $ 115,398,357)

  $ 97,786,269  
 

 

 
   

Shares

   Dividend Rate   Value  
  Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle(c) – 0.0%

 

 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund — Institutional Shares

 
   44,400    5.260%   $ 44,400  
  (Cost $ 44,400)  
 

 

 
 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.9%

(Cost $ 115,442,757)

  $ 97,830,669  
 

 

 
 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES – 0.1%

    109,222  
 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 97,939,891  
 

 

 

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

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

Sector and subsector categorizations are determined by GSAM and may differ from sector categorizations used by the RENEWNA Index.

 

(a)

Exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.

 

(b)

All or a portion of security is on loan.

 

(c)

Represents an affiliated fund.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS CLEAN ENERGY INCOME FUND

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:
ETF   —Exchange Traded Fund
LP   —Limited Partnership
MSCI   —Morgan Stanley Capital International
PLC   —Public Limited Company

 

 

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Schedule of Investments

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

   

Shares

   Description   Value  
  Common Stocks – 96.6%

 

  Gathering + Processing – 33.3%

 

  462,628    Antero Midstream Corp.   $ 6,162,205  
  638,428    EnLink Midstream LLC*     8,727,311  
  198,712    Hess Midstream LP Class A     6,466,088  
  50,740    Kinetik Holdings, Inc. Class A     1,844,906  
  451,464    MPLX LP     16,460,377  
  298,685    ONEOK, Inc.     20,564,462  
  316,956    Targa Resources Corp.     28,668,670  
  368,764    Western Midstream Partners LP     10,996,543  
  454,606    Williams Cos., Inc.     16,724,955  
      

 

 

 
         116,615,517  
 

 

 
  Marketing | Wholesale – 1.8%

 

  307,233    Gibson Energy, Inc.     4,636,967  
  31,811    Sunoco LP     1,738,789  
      

 

 

 
         6,375,756  
 

 

 
  Other | Liquefaction – 10.1%

 

  89,481    Atlas Energy Solutions, Inc.     1,526,546  
  167,924    Cheniere Energy, Inc.     30,587,357  
  141,504    Kodiak Gas Services, Inc.     2,494,715  
  64,097    NextDecade Corp.*     319,844  
  60,309    Tidewater Renewables Ltd.*     327,112  
      

 

 

 
          35,255,574  
 

 

 
  Pipeline Transportation | Natural Gas – 32.1%

 

  290,992    DT Midstream, Inc.     16,670,932  
  1,579,380    Energy Transfer LP     21,937,588  
  739,592    Enterprise Products Partners LP     19,806,274  
  1,737,282    Equitrans Midstream Corp.     16,295,705  
  534,587    Keyera Corp.     13,461,688  
  514,692    Kinder Morgan, Inc.     9,043,139  
  399,431    TC Energy Corp.     14,979,950  
      

 

 

 
         112,195,276  
 

 

 
  Pipeline Transportation | Petroleum – 17.9%

 

  649,973    Enbridge, Inc.     22,694,809  
  97,547    NuStar Energy LP     1,857,295  
  452,462    Pembina Pipeline Corp.     15,134,861  
  1,419,145    Plains GP Holdings LP Class A*     22,933,383  
      

 

 

 
         62,620,348  
 

 

 
  Production + Mining | Hydrocarbon – 1.4%

 

  22,125    ConocoPhillips     2,556,986  
  98,899    Marathon Oil Corp.     2,515,002  
      

 

 

 
         5,071,988  
 

 

 
 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

(Cost $160,847,332)

  $ 338,134,459  
 

 

 
   

Shares

   Description   Value  
  Exchange Traded Funds – 1.5%

 

  83,375    Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund   $ 5,232,615  
  (Cost $5,134,109)

 

 

 

 
    Shares   

Dividend

Rate

  Value  
  Investment Companies – 2.0%

 

 

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund, Inc.

 

  53,160    0.650%   $ 1,834,020  
 

ClearBridge MLP & Midstream Fund, Inc.

 

  48,190    0.770       1,847,605  
 

ClearBridge MLP & Midstream Total Return Fund, Inc.

 

  53,852    0.700       1,850,893  
 

First Trust Energy Income & Growth Fund

 

  36,022    0.300       530,604  
 

First Trust Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

  5,422    0.100       89,300  
 

First Trust MLP & Energy Income Fund

 

     72,892    0.050       642,179  
 

First Trust New Opportunities MLP & Energy Fund

 

  24,401    0.038       171,173  
 

 

 
 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES

(Cost $6,470,944)

  $   6,965,774  
 

 

 
 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 100.1%

(Cost $172,452,385)

  $ 350,332,848  
 

 

 
 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF
OTHER ASSETS – (0.1)%

    (426,349
 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 349,906,499  
 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.
*   Non-income producing security.
  Sector and subsector categorizations are determined by GSAM and may differ from sector categorizations used by the AMEI Index.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:
GP   —General Partnership
LLC   —Limited Liability Company
LP   —Limited Partnership
MLP   —Master Limited Partnership
SPDR   —Standard and Poor’s Depository Receipt

 

 

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ENERGY FUNDS

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

         Clean Energy Income Fund      Energy Infrastructure Fund  
  Assets:           
 

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $115,398,357 and $172,452,385, respectively)(a)

     $ 97,786,269          $350,332,848     
 

Investments in affiliated securities lending reinvestment vehicle, at value which equals cost

     44,400              
 

Foreign currencies, at value (cost $1,491,092 and $0, respectively)

     1,489,264              
 

Receivables:

          
 

Investments sold

     3,989,231          1,477,804     
 

Fund shares sold

     619,627          297,879     
 

Dividends

     600,235          401,322     
 

Foreign tax reclaims

     300,199              
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

     25,493          14,975     
 

Securities lending income

     139              
 

Other assets

     48,271          64,587     
 

 

 
 

Total assets

     104,903,128          352,589,415     
 

 

 
            
  Liabilities:           
 

Due to custodian (overdraft)

     1,564,576          1,382,005     
 

Payables:

          
 

Fund shares redeemed

     4,613,738          529,243     
 

Investments purchased

     476,442          262,778     
 

Management fees

     71,669          292,430     
 

Payable upon return of securities loaned

     44,400              
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

     4,175          10,059     
 

Accrued expenses

     188,237          206,401     
 

 

 
 

Total liabilities

     6,963,237          2,682,916     
 

 

 
            
  Net Assets:           
 

Paid-in capital

     211,829,050          183,437,595     
 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (113,889,159        166,468,904     
 

 

 
 

NET ASSETS

     $ 97,939,891          $349,906,499     
   

Net Assets:

                                    
   

Class A

     $  2,909,098          $  2,441,854       
   

Class C

     360,151          520,226       
   

Institutional

     5,605,967          4,310,763       
   

Investor

     2,285,741          83,653       
   

Class R6

     83,344          32,955,662       
   

Class R

              125,500       
   

Class P

     86,695,590                309,468,841           
   

Total Net Assets

     $ 97,939,891                $349,906,499           
   

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

            
   

Class A

     323,818          207,788       
   

Class C

     40,252          44,137       
   

Institutional

     623,291          364,922       
   

Investor

     254,361          7,086       
   

Class R6

     9,268          2,795,210       
   

Class R

              10,642       
   

Class P

     9,645,801                26,234,933           
   

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

            
   

Class A

     $       8.98          $      11.75       
   

Class C

     8.95          11.79       
   

Institutional

     8.99          11.81       
   

Investor

     8.99          11.81       
   

Class R6

     8.99          11.79       
   

Class R

              11.79       
   

Class P

     8.99                11.80           

 

  (a)

Includes loaned securities having a market value of $43,438 and $0, respectively.

  (b)

Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares of the Clean Energy Income and Energy Infrastructure Funds is $9.50 and $12.44, respectively. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge, assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current net asset value or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ENERGY FUNDS

Statements of Operations

 

For the Fiscal Year Ended November 30, 2023

 

 

        

Clean Energy Income Fund

  Energy Infrastructure Fund    
  Investment Income:             
 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers (net of tax withholding of $493,646 and $705,953, respectively)

     $ 6,126,043     $ 10,574,380    
 

Securities lending income, net of rebates received or paid to borrowers

       31,647          
 

Dividends — affiliated issuers

       11,474       30,173    
 

Interest

       3,217       426    
 

 

 
 

Total investment income

       6,172,381       10,604,979    
 

 

 
              
  Expenses:             
 

Management fees

       1,844,967       3,700,392    
 

Professional fees

       137,039       140,806    
 

Registration fees

       100,728       103,080    
 

Transfer Agency fees(a),(b)

       80,501       115,138    
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

       79,198       104,964    
 

Printing and mailing costs

       47,522       43,405    
 

Trustee fees

       22,262       22,461    
 

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

       13,651       10,256    
 

Shareholder meeting expense

       2,387       1,376    
 

Service fees — Class C

       1,342       1,240    
 

Other

       16,711       22,760    
 

 

 
 

Total expenses

       2,346,308       4,265,878    
 

 

 
 

Less — expense reductions

       (279,416 )       (201,678 )    
 

 

 
 

Net expenses

       2,066,892       4,064,200    
 

 

 
 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

       4,105,489       6,540,779    
 

 

 
              
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):             
 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

            
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

       (72,163,307 )       30,599,816    
 

Foreign currency transactions

       (52,279 )       (20,989 )    
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

            
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

       3,100,812       (6,513,914 )    
 

Foreign currency translation

       (1,910 )       8,947    
 

 

 
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       (69,116,684 )       24,073,860    
 

 

 
 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM

            
 

OPERATIONS

     $ (65,011,195 )     $ 30,614,639    
 

 

 

 

  (a)

At the close of business on July 14, 2023, Class R Shares of the Clean Energy Income Fund were liquidated.

  (b)

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

 

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

Fund

 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class R

 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Institutional

 

Investor

 

Class R6

 

Class R

 

Class P

Clean Energy Income Fund

    $ 9,431     $ 4,025     $ 195     $ 5,901     $ 839     $ 3,072     $ 6,241     $ 30     $ 62     $ 64,356

Energy Infrastructure Fund

      6,059       3,721       476       3,777       773       956       117       23,254       147       86,114

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ENERGY FUNDS

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

         Clean Energy Income Fund   Energy Infrastructure Fund
         For the Fiscal
Year Ended
November 30, 2023
  For the Fiscal
Year Ended
November 30, 2022
  For the Fiscal
Year Ended
November 30, 2023
  For the Fiscal
Year Ended
November 30, 2022
  From operations:                 
 

Net investment income

     $ 4,105,489     $ 3,886,881     $ 6,540,779     $ 3,929,260
 

Net realized gain (loss)

       (72,215,586 )       (23,414,982 )       30,578,827       18,871,720
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

       3,098,902       (4,777,464 )       (6,504,967 )       73,764,083
 

 

 
 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       (65,011,195 )       (24,305,565 )       30,614,639       96,565,063
 

 

 
                  
  Distributions to shareholders:                 
 

From distributable earnings:

                
 

Class A Shares

       (73,993 )       (265,509 )       (148,572 )       (83,140 )
 

Class C Shares

       (7,278 )       (24,851 )       (29,809 )       (33,014 )
 

Institutional Shares

       (172,354 )       (447,604 )       (136,784 )       (91,476 )
 

Investor Shares

       (65,582 )       (325,030 )       (5,149 )       (4,813 )
 

Class R6 Shares

       (2,257 )       (3,830 )       (4,700,848 )       (7,339,101 )
 

Class R Shares(a)

       (538 )       (3,822 )       (6,177 )       (4,410 )
 

Class P Shares

       (3,904,201 )       (20,992,920 )       (19,874,354 )       (19,117,834 )
 

Return of capital:

                
 

Class A Shares

       (22,637 )       (48,100 )            
 

Class C Shares

       (2,226 )       (3,680 )            
 

Institutional Shares

       (52,728 )       (104,732 )            
 

Investor Shares

       (20,064 )       (114,953 )            
 

Class R6 Shares

       (691 )       (1,088 )            
 

Class R Shares

       (165 )       (579 )            
 

Class P Shares

       (1,194,403 )       (4,274,183 )            
 

 

 
 

Total distributions to shareholders

       (5,519,117 )       (26,610,881 )       (24,901,693 )       (26,673,788 )
 

 

 
                  
  From share transactions:                 
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

       32,048,983       114,723,080       36,620,283       98,026,493
 

Reinvestment of distributions

       5,502,858       26,597,645       24,819,834       26,571,342
 

Cost of shares redeemed

       (185,738,423 )       (215,247,634 )       (105,417,798 )       (103,920,897 )
 

 

 
 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

       (148,186,582 )       (73,926,909 )       (43,977,681 )       20,676,938
 

 

 
 

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)

       (218,716,894 )       (124,843,355 )       (38,264,735 )       90,568,213
 

 

 
                  
  Net assets:                 
 

Beginning of year

       316,656,785       441,500,140       388,171,234       297,603,021
 

 

 
 

End of year

     $ 97,939,891     $ 316,656,785     $ 349,906,499     $ 388,171,234
 

 

 

 

  (a)

At the close of business on July 14, 2023, Class R Shares of the Clean Energy Income Fund were liquidated.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS CLEAN ENERGY INCOME FUND

Financial Highlights

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

         Goldman Sachs Clean Energy Income Fund    
         Class A Shares    
         Year Ended November 30,   Period Ended    
         2023   2022   2021   November 30, 2020(a)    
  Per Share Data                   
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 12.19     $ 13.93     $ 13.60     $ 10.00  
 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

       0.16       0.09       0.06       0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       (3.08 )       (0.97 )       0.48       3.55  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       (2.92 )       (0.88 )       0.54       3.63  
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.22 )       (0.05 )       (0.16 )       (0.03 )  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

             (0.68 )       (0.05 )        
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

       (0.07 )       (0.13 )              
 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.29 )       (0.86 )       (0.21 )       (0.03 )  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 8.98     $ 12.19     $ 13.93     $ 13.60  
 

 

 

Total return(c)

       (24.05 )%       (6.52 )%       4.01 %       36.27 %  
 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 2,909     $ 4,621     $ 5,194     $ 1,882  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.26 %       1.26 %       1.26 %       1.27 %(d)  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       1.39 %       1.35 %       1.39 %       2.42 %(d)  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.47 %       0.76 %       0.42 %       1.54 %(d)  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

       40 %       44 %       75 %       10 %  
 

 

 

  (a)

Commenced operations on June 26, 2020.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (d)

Annualized.

  (e)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS CLEAN ENERGY INCOME FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

         Goldman Sachs Clean Energy Income Fund    
         Class C Shares    
         Year Ended November 30,   Period Ended    
         2023   2022   2021   November 30, 2020(a)    
  Per Share Data                   
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 12.13     $ 13.87     $ 13.58     $ 10.00  
 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)(b)

       0.08       0.01       (0.05 )       0.03  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       (3.06 )       (0.97 )       0.49       3.55  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       (2.98 )       (0.96 )       0.44       3.58  
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.15 )       (0.03 )       (0.10 )        
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

             (0.68 )       (0.05 )        
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

       (0.05 )       (0.07 )              
 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.20 )       (0.78 )       (0.15 )        
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 8.95     $ 12.13     $ 13.87     $ 13.58  
 

 

 

Total return(c)

       (24.66 )%       (7.16 )%       3.22 %       35.80 %  
 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 360     $ 616     $ 481     $ 83  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       2.01 %       2.01 %       2.01 %       2.02 %(d)  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       2.14 %       2.10 %       2.14 %       4.85 %(d)  
 

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

       0.72 %       0.05 %       (0.39 )%       0.51 %(d)  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

       40 %       44 %       75 %       10 %  
 

 

 

  (a)

Commenced operations on June 26, 2020.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (d)

Annualized.

  (e)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS CLEAN ENERGY INCOME FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

         Goldman Sachs Clean Energy Income Fund    
         Institutional Shares    
         Year Ended November 30,   Period Ended    
         2023   2022   2021   November 30, 2020(a)    
  Per Share Data                   
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 12.21     $ 13.95     $ 13.61     $ 10.00  
 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

       0.20       0.14       0.11       0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       (3.09 )       (0.98 )       0.49       3.56  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       (2.89 )       (0.84 )       0.60       3.64  
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.25 )       (0.06 )       (0.21 )       (0.03 )  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

             (0.68 )       (0.05 )        
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

       (0.08 )       (0.16 )              
 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.33 )       (0.90 )       (0.26 )       (0.03 )  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 8.99     $ 12.21     $ 13.95     $ 13.61  
 

 

 

Total return(c)

       (23.79 )%       (6.14 )%       4.45 %       36.40 %  
 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 5,606     $ 7,667     $ 8,538     $ 7,070  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.90 %       0.89 %       0.89 %       0.89 %(d)  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       1.02 %       0.98 %       1.03 %       3.62 %(d)  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.87 %       1.12 %       0.76 %       1.52 %(d)  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

       40 %       44 %       75 %       10 %  
 

 

 

  (a)

Commenced operations on June 26, 2020.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (d)

Annualized.

  (e)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS CLEAN ENERGY INCOME FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

         Goldman Sachs Clean Energy Income Fund    
         Investor Shares    
         Year Ended November 30,   Period Ended    
         2023   2022   2021   November 30, 2020(a)    
  Per Share Data                   
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 12.19     $ 13.93     $ 13.61     $ 10.00  
 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

       0.17       0.13       0.07       0.07  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       (3.06 )       (0.98 )       0.51       3.56  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       (2.89 )       (0.85 )       0.58       3.63  
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.24 )       (0.05 )       (0.21 )       (0.02 )  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

             (0.68 )       (0.05 )        
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

       (0.07 )       (0.16 )              
 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.31 )       (0.89 )       (0.26 )       (0.02 )  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 8.99     $ 12.19     $ 13.93     $ 13.61  
 

 

 

Total return(c)

       (23.88 )%       (6.25 )%       4.27 %       36.33 %  
 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 2,286     $ 10,087     $ 5,653     $ 68  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.01 %       1.01 %       1.01 %       1.02 %(d)  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       1.14 %       1.10 %       1.14 %       3.86 %(d)  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.54 %       1.04 %       0.53 %       1.39 %(d)  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

       40 %       44 %       75 %       10 %  
 

 

 

  (a)

Commenced operations on June 26, 2020.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (d)

Annualized.

  (e)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS CLEAN ENERGY INCOME FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

         Goldman Sachs Clean Energy Income Fund    
         Class R6 Shares    
         Year Ended November 30,   Period Ended    
         2023   2022   2021   November 30, 2020(a)    
  Per Share Data                   
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 12.21     $ 13.95     $ 13.61     $ 10.00  
 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

       0.20       0.15       0.11       0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       (3.09 )       (0.99 )       0.49       3.56  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       (2.89 )       (0.84 )       0.60       3.64  
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.25 )       (0.06 )       (0.21 )       (0.03 )  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

             (0.68 )       (0.05 )        
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

       (0.08 )       (0.16 )              
 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.33 )       (0.90 )       (0.26 )       (0.03 )  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 8.99     $ 12.21     $ 13.95     $ 13.61  
 

 

 

Total return(c)

       (23.86 )%       (6.13 )%       4.46 %       36.40 %  
 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 83     $ 99     $ 71     $ 68  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.88 %       0.89 %       0.88 %       0.88 %(d)  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       1.01 %       0.97 %       1.02 %       3.72 %(d)  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.86 %       1.20 %       0.75 %       1.53 %(d)  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

       40 %       44 %       75 %       10 %  
 

 

 

  (a)

Commenced operations on June 26, 2020.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (d)

Annualized.

  (e)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS CLEAN ENERGY INCOME FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

         Goldman Sachs Clean Energy Income Fund    
         Class P Shares    
         Year Ended November 30,   Period Ended    
         2023   2022   2021   November 30, 2020(a)    
  Per Share Data                   
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 12.20     $ 13.94     $ 13.61     $ 10.00  
 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

       0.20       0.14       0.11       0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       (3.08 )       (0.98 )       0.48       3.56  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       (2.88 )       (0.84 )       0.59       3.64  
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.25 )       (0.06 )       (0.21 )       (0.03 )  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

             (0.68 )       (0.05 )        
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

       (0.08 )       (0.16 )              
 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.33 )       (0.90 )       (0.26 )       (0.03 )  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 8.99     $ 12.20     $ 13.94     $ 13.61  
 

 

 

Total return(c)

       (23.81 )%       (6.14 )%       4.39 %       36.41 %  
 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 86,696     $ 293,501     $ 421,488     $ 115,158  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.88 %       0.88 %       0.88 %       0.88 %(d)  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       1.01 %       0.97 %       1.01 %       1.85 %(d)  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.79 %       1.11 %       0.78 %       1.41 %(d)  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

       40 %       44 %       75 %       10 %  
 

 

 

  (a)

Commenced operations on June 26, 2020.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (d)

Annualized.

  (e)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

         Goldman Sachs Energy Infrastructure Fund    
         Class A Shares    
         Year Ended November 30,    
         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019    
  Per Share Data                       
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

     $ 11.56     $ 9.56     $ 7.18     $ 8.64     $ 9.26  
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

       0.15       0.07       0.06       0.03       0.12  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       0.77       2.70       2.71       (1.16 )(b)       (0.36 )(b)  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.92       2.77       2.77       (1.13 )       (0.24 )  
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.43 )       (0.37 )       (0.39 )       (0.05 )       (0.23 )  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

       (0.30 )       (0.40 )             (0.05 )        
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                         (0.23 )       (0.15 )  
 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.73 )       (0.77 )       (0.39 )       (0.33 )       (0.38 )  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

     $ 11.75     $ 11.56     $ 9.56     $ 7.18     $ 8.64  
 

 

 

Total return(c)

       8.63 %       30.74 %       38.55 %       (13.05 )%       (2.82 )%  
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

     $ 2,442     $ 2,296     $ 617     $ 68     $ 55  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.47 %       1.47 %       1.47 %       1.48 %       1.50 %  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       1.52 %       1.54 %       1.53 %       1.73 %       2.47 %  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.40 %       0.67 %       0.68 %       0.35 %       1.24 %  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

       41 %       56 %       58 %       121 %       59 %  
 

 

 

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio. (c) Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the year and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

  (d)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

         Goldman Sachs Energy Infrastructure Fund    
         Class C Shares    
         Year Ended November 30,    
         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019    
  Per Share Data                       
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

     $ 11.60     $ 9.58     $ 7.20     $ 8.64     $ 9.26  
 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

       0.07       (0.01 )       0.01       (0.02 )       0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       0.77       2.71       2.69       (1.16 )(b)       (0.39 )(b)  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.84       2.70       2.70       (1.18 )       (0.31 )  
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.35 )       (0.28 )       (0.32 )       (0.02 )       (0.19 )  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

       (0.30 )       (0.40 )             (0.05 )        
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                         (0.19 )       (0.12 )  
 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.65 )       (0.68 )       (0.32 )       (0.26 )       (0.31 )  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

     $ 11.79     $ 11.60     $ 9.58     $ 7.20     $ 8.64  
 

 

 

Total return(c)

       7.85 %       29.76 %       37.44 %       (13.60 )%       (3.63 )%  
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

     $ 520     $ 556     $ 448     $ 135     $ 154  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       2.22 %       2.22 %       2.22 %       2.23 %       2.25 %  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       2.27 %       2.29 %       2.28 %       2.48 %       3.17 %  
 

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

       0.64 %       (0.12 )%       0.16 %       (0.34 )%       0.89 %  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

       41 %       56 %       58 %       121 %       59 %  
 

 

 

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the year and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

  (d)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

         Goldman Sachs Energy Infrastructure Fund    
         Institutional Shares    
         Year Ended November 30,    
         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019    
  Per Share Data                       
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

     $ 11.62     $ 9.59     $ 7.19     $ 8.65     $ 9.26  
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

       0.21       0.11       0.10       0.05       0.15  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       0.75       2.72       2.70       (1.16 )(b)       (0.35 )(b)  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.96       2.83       2.80       (1.11 )       (0.20 )  
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.47 )       (0.40 )       (0.40 )       (0.05 )       (0.25 )  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

       (0.30 )       (0.40 )             (0.05 )        
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                         (0.25 )       (0.16 )  
 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.77 )       (0.80 )       (0.40 )       (0.35 )       (0.41 )  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

     $ 11.81     $ 11.62     $ 9.59     $ 7.19     $ 8.65  
 

 

 

Total return(c)

       9.07 %       31.17 %       39.03 %       (12.74 )%       (2.36 )%  
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

     $ 4,311     $ 1,240     $ 1,323     $ 2,415     $ 2,606  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.10 %       1.10 %       1.10 %       1.10 %       1.11 %  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       1.15 %       1.17 %       1.18 %       1.35 %       2.09 %  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.87 %       1.04 %       1.13 %       0.74 %       1.62 %  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

       41 %       56 %       58 %       121 %       59 %  
 

 

 

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the year and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

  (d)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

         Goldman Sachs Energy Infrastructure Fund    
         Investor Shares    
         Year Ended November 30,    
         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019    
  Per Share Data                       
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

     $ 11.61     $ 9.59     $ 7.19     $ 8.65     $ 9.26  
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

       0.18       0.10       0.09       0.04       0.14  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       0.78       2.71       2.71       (1.16 )(b)       (0.35 )(b)  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.96       2.81       2.80       (1.12 )       (0.21 )  
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.46 )       (0.39 )       (0.40 )       (0.05 )       (0.24 )  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

       (0.30 )       (0.40 )             (0.05 )        
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                         (0.24 )       (0.16 )  
 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.76 )       (0.79 )       (0.40 )       (0.34 )       (0.40 )  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

     $ 11.81     $ 11.61     $ 9.59     $ 7.19     $ 8.65  
 

 

 

Total return(c)

       8.96 %       31.02 %       38.90 %       (12.86 )%       (2.50 )%  
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

     $ 84     $ 77     $ 57     $ 41     $ 47  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.22 %       1.23 %       1.22 %       1.23 %       1.25 %  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       1.27 %       1.29 %       1.29 %       1.49 %       2.23 %  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.65 %       0.91 %       0.96 %       0.61 %       1.49 %  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

       41 %       56 %       58 %       121 %       59 %  
 

 

 

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the year and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

  (d)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

         Goldman Sachs Energy Infrastructure Fund    
         Class R6 Shares    
         Year Ended November 30,    
         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019    
  Per Share Data                       
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

     $ 11.59     $ 9.58     $ 7.18     $ 8.65     $ 9.26  
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

       0.19       0.11       0.10       0.06       0.16  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       0.78       2.70       2.71       (1.18 )(b)       (0.36 )(b)  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.97       2.81       2.81       (1.12 )       (0.20 )  
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.47 )       (0.40 )       (0.41 )       (0.05 )       (0.25 )  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

       (0.30 )       (0.40 )             (0.05 )        
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                         (0.25 )       (0.16 )  
 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.77 )       (0.80 )       (0.41 )       (0.35 )       (0.41 )  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

     $ 11.79     $ 11.59     $ 9.58     $ 7.18     $ 8.65  
 

 

 

Total return(c)

       9.08 %       31.11 %       39.13 %       (12.83 )%       (2.35 )%  
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

     $ 32,956     $ 86,997     $ 81,455     $ 78,375     $ 47  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.09 %       1.09 %       1.09 %       1.09 %       1.10 %  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       1.15 %       1.15 %       1.17 %       1.30 %       2.08 %  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.76 %       1.00 %       1.10 %       0.92 %       1.64 %  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

       41 %       56 %       58 %       121 %       59 %  
 

 

 

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the year and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

  (d)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

         Goldman Sachs Energy Infrastructure Fund    
         Class R Shares    
         Year Ended November 30,    
         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019    
  Per Share Data                       
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

     $ 11.62     $ 9.60     $ 7.19     $ 8.65     $ 9.26  
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

       0.13       0.04       0.04       0.01       0.09  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       0.76       2.71       2.72       (1.17 )(b)       (0.35 )(b)  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.89       2.75       2.76       (1.16 )       (0.26 )  
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.42 )       (0.33 )       (0.35 )       (0.04 )       (0.21 )  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

       (0.30 )       (0.40 )             (0.05 )        
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                         (0.21 )       (0.14 )  
 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.72 )       (0.73 )       (0.35 )       (0.30 )       (0.35 )  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

     $ 11.79     $ 11.62     $ 9.60     $ 7.19     $ 8.65  
 

 

 

Total return(c)

       8.39 %       30.37 %       38.33 %       (13.34 )%       (2.98 )%  
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

     $ 126     $ 72     $ 56     $ 40     $ 49  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.72 %       1.72 %       1.72 %       1.73 %       1.75 %  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       1.77 %       1.79 %       1.79 %       1.99 %       2.73 %  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.15 %       0.40 %       0.47 %       0.10 %       0.99 %  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

       41 %       56 %       58 %       121 %       59 %  
 

 

 

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the year and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

  (d)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

         Goldman Sachs Energy Infrastructure Fund    
         Class P Shares    
         Year Ended November 30,    
         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019    
  Per Share Data                       
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

     $ 11.60     $ 9.58     $ 7.18     $ 8.64     $ 9.26  
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

       0.19       0.11       0.10       0.06       0.17  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       0.78       2.71       2.71       (1.17 )(b)       (0.38 )(b)  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.97       2.82       2.81       (1.11 )       (0.21 )  
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.47 )       (0.40 )       (0.41 )       (0.05 )       (0.25 )  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

       (0.30 )       (0.40 )             (0.05 )        
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                         (0.25 )       (0.16 )  
 

 

 

Total distributions

       (0.77 )       (0.80 )       (0.41 )       (0.35 )       (0.41 )  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

     $ 11.80     $ 11.60     $ 9.58     $ 7.18     $ 8.64  
 

 

 

Total return(c)

       9.09 %       31.22 %       39.13 %       (12.74 )%       (2.46 )%  
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

     $ 309,469     $ 296,933     $ 213,647     $ 160,821     $ 64,970  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.09 %       1.09 %       1.09 %       1.09 %       1.10 %  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       1.15 %       1.16 %       1.16 %       1.33 %       1.92 %  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.77 %       1.04 %       1.10 %       0.84 %       1.78 %  
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

       41 %       56 %       58 %       121 %       59 %  
 

 

 

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

  (c)

Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the year and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

  (d)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

  

 

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS ENERGY FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements

 

November 30, 2023

 

1. ORGANIZATION

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

 

Fund    Share Classes Offered    Diversified/ Non-diversified
Clean Energy Income Fund   

A, C, Institutional, Investor, R6 and P

   Non-diversified
Energy Infrastructure Fund   

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

   Non-diversified

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

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”), serves as investment adviser to the Funds pursuant to a management agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Trust. At the close of business on July 14, 2023, Class R Shares of the Clean Energy Fund were liquidated.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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

A. Investment Valuation — The Funds’ valuation policy is to value investments at fair value.

B. Investment Income and Investments — Investment income includes interest income, dividend income, and securities lending income, if any. Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recognized on ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, as soon as such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost. Investment transactions are recorded on the following business day for daily net asset value (“NAV”) calculations. Investment income is recorded net of any foreign withholding taxes, less any amounts reclaimable. The Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Distributions from master limited partnerships (“MLPs”) are generally recorded based on the characterization reported on the MLP’s tax return. A Fund records its pro-rata share of the income/loss and capital gains/losses, allocated from the underlying partnerships and adjusts the cost basis of the underlying partnerships accordingly.

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

D. Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, each Fund is not

 

  

 

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Net investment income distributions, if any, are declared and paid at least semi-annually. Capital gains distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually.

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

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

Return of Capital Estimates — Distributions received from the Funds’ investments in MLPs generally are comprised of income and return of capital. The Funds record investment income and return of capital based on estimates made at the time such distributions are received. Such estimates are based on historical information available from each MLP and other industry sources. These estimates may subsequently be revised based on information received from MLPs after their tax reporting periods are concluded.

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

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

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

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

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

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

The Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) has approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Funds, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. With respect to the Funds’ investments that do not have readily available market quotations, the Trustees have designated GSAM as the valuation designee to perform fair valuations pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Valuation Designee”). GSAM has day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Funds’

 

  

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

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

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

Equity Securities — Equity securities traded on a United States (“U.S.”) securities exchange or the NASDAQ system, or those located on certain foreign exchanges, including but not limited to the Americas, are valued daily at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded. If there is no sale or official closing price or such price is believed by GSAM to not represent fair value, equity securities will be valued at the valid closing bid price for long positions and at the valid closing ask price for short positions (i.e. where there is sufficient volume, during normal exchange trading hours). If no valid bid/ask price is available, the equity security will be valued pursuant to the Valuation Procedures and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. To the extent these investments are actively traded, they are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, otherwise they are generally classified as Level 2. Certain equity securities containing unique attributes may be classified as Level 2.

Unlisted equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last sale price on the valuation date, or if no sale occurs, at the last bid price for long positions or the last ask price for short positions, and are generally classified as Level 2. Securities traded on certain foreign securities exchanges are valued daily at fair value determined by an independent fair value service (if available) under the Valuation Procedures and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. The independent fair value service takes into account multiple factors including, but not limited to, movements in the securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign currency exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign securities exchange. These investments are generally classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

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

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

 

  

 

 

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C. Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Funds’ investments classified in the fair value hierarchy as of November 30, 2023:

 

CLEAN ENERGY INCOME FUND             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  

 

 

Assets

            

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Europe

   $ 3,773,448        $ 24,292,568        $  

North America

     68,019,955                    

South America

     627,748                    

Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle

     44,400                    

Exchange Traded Funds

     1,072,550                    

 

 

Total

   $ 73,538,101        $ 24,292,568        $  

 

 

 

  (a)

Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of net asset value. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile. The Fund utilizes fair value model prices provided by an independent fair value service for international equities, resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  

 

 

Assets

            

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

North America

   $ 338,134,459        $        $  

Exchange Traded Funds

     5,232,615                    

Investment Companies

     6,965,774                    

 

 

Total

   $ 350,332,848        $        $  

 

 

 

  (a)

Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of net asset value. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile.

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

 

4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

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

 

  

 

 

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4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

As compensation for the services rendered pursuant to the Agreement, the assumption of the expenses related thereto and administration of each Fund’s business affairs, including providing facilities, GSAM is entitled to a management fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, contractual and effective net management fees with GSAM were at the following rates:

 

     Contractual Management Rate

 

   
Fund    First
$1 billion
  Next
$1 billion
  Next
$3 billion
  Next
$3 billion
  Over
$8 billion
  Effective Net
Management
Rate#

Clean Energy Income Fund

   0.80%   0.72%   0.68%   0.67%   0.66%   0.80%

Energy Infrastructure Fund

   1.00    0.90    0.86    0.84    0.82    1.00 

 

  #

Effective Net Management Rate includes impact of management fee waivers of underlying funds, if any.

The Funds invest in Institutional Shares of the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, which is an affiliated Underlying Fund. GSAM has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee payable by the Funds in an amount equal to the management fee it earns as an investment adviser to the affiliated Underlying Funds in which each Fund invests. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, GSAM waived $431 and $1,022 of the Funds’ management fees for Clean Energy Income Fund and Energy Infrastructure Fund, respectively.

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

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

 

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

Distribution and/or Service Plan

  0.25%    0.75%    0.50% 

 

  *

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

C. Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Funds pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class A Shares’ front end sales charge and Class C Shares’ CDSC. During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, Goldman Sachs retained $234 and $1,430 related to Clean Energy Income Class A Shares and Energy Infrastructure Class A Shares, respectively.

D. Service Plan — The Trust, on behalf of each Fund, has adopted a Service Plan to allow Class C Shares to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing varying levels of personal and account maintenance services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service Plan provides for compensation to the service organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares of the Funds.

 

  

 

 

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E. Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Funds for a fee pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.15% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares; 0.03% of the average daily net assets of Class R6 and Class P Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional Shares. Prior to July 3, 2023, the fees charged for such transfer agency services were accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates of 0.16% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares.

F. Other Expense Agreements and Affiliated Transactions — GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Funds (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees and shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of each Fund. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Funds are not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. The Other Expense limitations as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets for the Clean Energy Income Fund and Energy Infrastructure Fund are 0.054% and 0.064%, respectively. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least March 29, 2024, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees. In addition, the Funds have entered into certain offset arrangements with the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Funds’ expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows:

 

     Fund    Management
Fee Waiver
   Transfer Agency
Waivers/Credits
   Other
Expense
Reimbursements
   Total
Expense
Reductions

Clean Energy Income Fund

   $ 431    $59    $278,926    $279,416

Energy Infrastructure Fund

   1,022    7    200,649    201,678

G. Line of Credit Facility — As of November 30, 2023, the Funds participated in a $1,110,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the “facility”) together with other funds of the Trust and certain registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or its affiliates. This facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes, or to allow for an orderly liquidation of securities to meet redemption requests. The interest rate on borrowings is based on the federal funds rate. The facility also requires a fee to be paid by the Funds based on the amount of the commitment that has not been utilized. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the Funds did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 19, 2023, the facility was $1,250,000,000.

H. Other Transactions with Affiliates — For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, Goldman Sachs earned $0 and $34,835 in brokerage commissions from portfolio transactions, including futures transactions executed with Goldman Sachs as the Futures Commission Merchant, on behalf of the Clean Energy Income Fund and Energy Infrastructure Fund, respectively.

As of November 30, 2023, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was the beneficial owner of 5% or more of total outstanding shares of the following Funds:

 

     Fund    Investor   Class R6   Class R

Clean Energy Income Fund

       %       61 %       %

Energy Infrastructure Fund

       97             62

 

  

 

 

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November 30, 2023

 

4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

The following table provides information about the Funds’ investments in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund as of and for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023:

 

Fund    Underlying Fund   Beginning
Value as of
November 30,
2022
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Ending
Value as of
November 30,
2023
  Shares as of
November 30,
2023
  Dividend
Income
 

 

 

Clean Energy Income Fund

  

Goldman Sachs Financial

Square Government Fund —

Institutional Shares

  $     $ 12,218,008     $ (12,218,008   $—     $ 11,474  

 

 

Energy Infrastructure Fund

  

Goldman Sachs Financial

Square Government Fund —

Institutional Shares

    1,154,222       29,571,176       (30,725,398    —       30,173  

 

 

 

5. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, were as follows:

 

     Fund    Purchases        Sales  

 

 

Clean Energy Income Fund

   $ 91,714,721        $ 241,691,775  

 

 

Energy Infrastructure Fund

     149,994,832          193,813,333  

 

 

 

6. SECURITIES LENDING

The Clean Energy Income Fund may lend its securities through a securities lending agent, the Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”), to certain qualified borrowers. In accordance with the Fund’s securities lending procedures, the Fund receives cash collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund, at its last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Fund may experience delay in the recovery of its securities or incur a loss should the borrower of the securities breach its agreement with the Fund or become insolvent at a time when the collateral is insufficient to cover the cost of repurchasing securities on loan. Dividend income received from securities on loan may not be subject to withholding taxes and therefore withholding taxes paid may differ from the amounts listed in the Statement of Operations. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and as such 1) the remaining contractual maturities of the outstanding securities lending transactions are considered to be overnight and continuous and 2) the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

The Fund invests the cash collateral received in connection with securities lending transactions in the Government Money Market Fund, an affiliated series of the Goldman Sachs Trust. The Government Money Market Fund is registered under the Act as an open end investment company, is subject to Rule 2a-7 under the Act, and is managed by GSAM, for which GSAM may receive a management fee of up to 0.16% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Government Money Market Fund.

In the event of a default by a borrower with respect to any loan, BNYM may exercise any and all remedies provided under the applicable borrower agreement to make the Fund whole. These remedies include purchasing replacement securities by applying the collateral held from the defaulting broker against the purchase cost of the replacement securities. If BNYM is unable to purchase replacement securities, BNYM will indemnify the Fund by paying the Fund an amount equal to the market value of the securities loaned minus the value of cash collateral received from the borrower for the loan, subject to an exclusion for any shortfalls resulting from a loss of value in such cash collateral due to reinvestment risk. The Fund’s master netting agreements with certain borrowers provide the right, in the event of a default (including bankruptcy or insolvency), for the non-defaulting party to liquidate

 

  

 

 

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the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. However, in the event of a default by a borrower, a resolution authority could determine that such rights are not enforceable due to the restrictions or prohibitions against the right of set-off that may be imposed in accordance with a particular jurisdiction’s bankruptcy or insolvency laws. The Fund’s loaned securities were all subject to enforceable Securities Lending Agreements and the value of the collateral was at least equal to the value of the cash received. The amounts of the Fund’s overnight and continuous agreements, which represent the gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions outstanding as of November 30, 2023, are disclosed as “Payable upon return of securities loaned” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, where applicable.

Both the Fund and BNYM received compensation relating to the lending of the Fund’s securities. The amounts earned, if any, by the Fund for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, are reported under Investment Income on the Statements of Operations. The following table provides information about the Fund’s investment in the Government Money Market Fund for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023.

 

     Fund    Beginning
Value as of
November 30, 2022
   Purchases
at cost
   Proceeds
from Sales
  Ending
Value as of
November 30, 2023

Clean Energy Income Fund

     $ 1,254,600      $ 60,145,329      $ (61,355,529 )     $ 44,400

 

7. TAX INFORMATION

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023 was as follows:

 

      Clean Energy Income   Energy Infrastructure

Distributions paid from:

        

Ordinary income

     $ 4,226,204     $ 14,815,640

Net long-term capital gains

             10,086,053

Total taxable distributions

     $ 4,226,204     $ 24,901,693

Tax return of capital

     $ 1,292,913     $

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2022 was as follows:

 

      Clean Energy Income   Energy Infrastructure

Distributions paid from:

        

Ordinary income

     $ 21,731,957     $ 15,866,957

Net long-term capital gains

       331,609       10,806,831

Total taxable distributions

     $ 22,063,566     $ 26,673,788

Tax return of capital

     $ 4,547,315     $

 

  

 

 

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November 30, 2023

 

7. TAX INFORMATION (continued)

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023 was as follows:

 

      Clean Energy Income   Energy Infrastructure

Undistributed ordinary income — net

     $     $ 3,995,422

Undistributed long-term capital gains

             17,530,422

Total Undistributed Earnings

     $     $ 21,525,844

Capital loss carryforwards:

        

Perpetual Short-Term

       (12,320,173 )      

Perpetual Long-Term

       (53,796,144 )      

Total capital loss carryforwards

       (66,116,317 )      

Timing differences (Post October Loss Deferral/Late Year Ordinary Loss Deferral)

     $ (15,288,647 )     $ (876,477 )

Unrealized gains (loss) — net

       (32,484,195 )       145,819,537

Total accumulated earnings (loss) net

     $ (113,889,159 )     $ 166,468,904

As of November 30, 2023, the Funds’ aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

      Clean Energy Income   Energy Infrastructure

Tax Cost

     $ 130,307,344     $ 204,517,191

Gross unrealized gain

       3,258,539       146,300,186

Gross unrealized loss

       (35,742,734 )       (480,649 )

Net unrealized gain (loss)

     $ (32,484,195 )     $ 145,819,537

The difference between GAAP-basis and tax basis unrealized gains (losses) is attributable primarily to wash sales and differences in the tax treatment of partnership investments.

The Clean Energy Income Fund and Energy Infrastructure Fund reclassed $85,163 and $235,028, respectively from paid-in capital to distributable earnings for the year ending November 30, 2023. In order to present certain components of the Funds’ capital accounts on a tax-basis, certain reclassifications have been recorded to the Funds’ accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the net asset value of the Funds and result primarily from prior year return of capital distributions and the differences in the tax treatment of partnership investments.

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

 

8.  OTHER RISKS

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

Clean Energy Sector Risk — The Clean Energy Income Fund concentrates its investments in the clean energy group of industries, and will therefore be susceptible to adverse economic, business, social, political, environmental, regulatory or other developments affecting that group of industries. Clean energy companies may be more volatile than companies operating in more established industries. Certain valuation methods used to value clean energy companies have not been in widespread use for a significant period of time and may further increase the volatility of certain clean energy company share prices. Clean energy companies and other companies operating in the clean energy group of industries are subject to specific risks, including, among others: fluctuations in commodity prices and/or interest rates; changes in governmental or environmental regulation; reduced

 

  

 

 

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8. OTHER RISKS (continued)

availability of clean energy sources or other commodities for transporting, processing, storing or delivering; slowdowns in new construction; seasonal weather conditions, extreme weather or other natural disasters; and threats of attack by terrorists on certain clean energy assets. Clean energy companies can be significantly affected by the supply of, and demand for, particular energy products, which may result in overproduction or underproduction. Additionally, changes in the regulatory environment for clean energy companies may adversely impact their profitability. Obsolescence of existing technology, short product cycles, falling prices and profits, competition from new market entrants and general economic conditions can significantly affect companies in the clean energy group of industries. Certain investments may be dependent on U.S. and foreign government policies, including tax incentives and subsidies. Adhering to the clean energy company criteria and applying the Investment Adviser’s supplemental clean energy analysis may also affect the Fund’s performance relative to other energy sector-focused funds that do not adhere to such criteria or apply such analysis.

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

Energy Sector Risk — The Energy Infrastructure Fund concentrates its investments in the energy sector, and will therefore be susceptible to adverse economic, business, social, political, environmental, regulatory or other developments affecting that sector. The energy sector has historically experienced substantial price volatility. MLPs, energy infrastructure companies and other companies operating in the energy sector are subject to specific risks, including, among others: fluctuations in commodity prices and/or interest rates; increased governmental or environmental regulation; reduced availability of natural gas or other commodities for transporting, processing, storing or delivering; declines in domestic or foreign production; slowdowns in new construction; extreme weather or other natural disasters; and threats of attack by terrorists on energy assets. Energy companies can be significantly affected by the supply of, and demand for, particular energy products (such as oil and natural gas), which may result in overproduction or underproduction. Additionally, changes in the regulatory environment for energy companies may adversely impact their profitability. Over time, depletion of natural gas reserves and other energy reserves may also affect the profitability of energy companies.

During periods of heightened volatility, energy producers that are burdened with debt may seek bankruptcy relief. Bankruptcy laws may permit the revocation or renegotiation of contracts between energy producers and MLPs/energy infrastructure companies, which could have a dramatic impact on the ability of MLPs/energy infrastructure companies to pay distributions to its investors, including the Energy Infrastructure Fund, which in turn could impact the ability of the Fund to pay dividends and dramatically impact the value of the Fund’s investments.

Foreign and Emerging Countries Risk — Investing in foreign markets may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in the U.S. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government regulation; less public information; less stringent investor protections; less stringent accounting, corporate governance, financial reporting and disclosure standards; and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which a Fund invests. The imposition of sanctions, exchange controls (including repatriation restrictions), confiscation of assets and property, trade restrictions (including tariffs) and other government restrictions by the U.S. or other governments, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody, may also result in losses. The type and severity of sanctions and other similar measures, including counter sanctions and other retaliatory actions, that may be imposed could vary broadly in scope, and their impact is impossible to predict. For example, the imposition of sanctions and other similar measures could, among other things, cause a decline in the value and/or liquidity of securities issued by the sanctioned country or companies located in or economically tied to the sanctioned country and increase market volatility and disruption in the sanctioned country and throughout the world. Sanctions and other similar measures could limit or prevent a Fund from buying and selling securities (in the sanctioned country and other markets), significantly delay or prevent the settlement of securities transactions, and significantly impact a Fund’s liquidity and performance. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which may cause the

 

  

 

 

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November 30, 2023

 

8. OTHER RISKS (continued)

value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which a Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. To the extent that the Fund also invests in securities of issuers located in, or economically tied to, emerging markets, these risks may be more pronounced.

Infrastructure Company Risk — Infrastructure companies are susceptible to various factors that may negatively impact their businesses or operations, including costs associated with compliance with and changes in environmental, governmental and other regulations, rising interest costs in connection with capital construction and improvement programs, government budgetary constraints that impact publicly funded projects, the effects of general economic conditions throughout the world, surplus capacity and depletion concerns, increased competition from other providers of services, uncertainties regarding the availability of fuel and other natural resources at reasonable prices, the effects of energy conservation policies, unfavorable tax laws or accounting policies and high leverage. Infrastructure companies will also be affected by innovations in technology that could render the way in which a company delivers a product or service obsolete and natural or man-made disasters.

Investments in ETFs Risk — The Funds may invest directly in ETFs, including affiliated ETFs. The Funds investments in ETFs will be subject to the restrictions applicable to investments by an investment company in other investment companies, unless relief is otherwise provided under the terms of an SEC exemptive order or SEC exemptive rule.

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

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

Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, a Fund trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk). The value of the securities in which a Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world due to increasingly interconnected global economies and financial markets. Events such as war, military conflict, acts of terrorism, social unrest, natural disasters, recessions, inflation, rapid interest rate changes, supply chain disruptions, sanctions, the spread of infectious illness or other public health threats could also significantly

 

  

 

 

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impact a Fund and its investments. Additionally, a Fund may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which a Fund has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

Master Limited Partnership Risk — Investments in securities of MLPs involve risks that differ from investments in common stock, including risks related to limited control and limited rights to vote on matters affecting the MLP, risks related to potential conflicts of interest between the MLP and the MLP’s general partner, cash flow risks, dilution risks, limited liquidity and risks related to the general partner’s right to require unit-holders to sell their common units at an undesirable time or price.

Non-Diversification Risk — Each Fund is non-diversified, meaning that it is permitted to invest a larger percentage of its assets in one or more issuers or fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, each Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.

Private Investment Risk — The Funds may invest in PIPE securities. PIPE transactions typically involve the purchase of securities directly from a publicly traded company or its affiliates in a private placement transaction, typically at a discount to the market price of the company’s common stock. In a PIPE transaction, the Fund may bear the price risk from the time of pricing until the time of closing. Equity issued in this manner is often subject to transfer restrictions and is therefore less liquid than equity issued through a registered public offering. The Funds may be subject to lock-up agreements that prohibit transfers for a fixed period of time. In addition, because the sale of the securities in a PIPE transaction is not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the securities are “restricted” and cannot be immediately resold into the public markets. The ability of the Funds to freely transfer restricted shares is conditioned upon, among other things, the SEC’s preparedness to declare the resale registration statement effective and the issuer’s right to suspend the Funds’ use of the resale registration statement if the issuer is pursuing a transaction or some other material non-public event is occurring. Accordingly, PIPE securities may be subject to risks associated with illiquid securities.

Tax Risks — Tax risks associated with investments in the Funds include but are not limited to the following:

MLP Tax Risk — MLPs are generally treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Partnerships do not pay U.S. federal income tax at the partnership level. Rather, each partner is allocated a share of the partnership’s income, gains, losses, deductions and expenses. A change in current tax law or a change in the underlying business mix of a given MLP could result in an MLP being treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, which would result in the MLP being required to pay U.S. federal income tax (as well as state and local income taxes) on its taxable income. This would have the effect of reducing the amount of cash available for distribution by the MLP and could result in a reduction in the value of a Fund’s investment in the MLP and lower income to the Fund.

To the extent a distribution received by a Fund from an MLP is treated as a return of capital, the Fund’s adjusted tax basis in the interests of the MLP will be reduced, which may increase the Fund’s tax liability upon the sale of the interests in the MLP or upon subsequent distributions in respect of such interests.

 

9. INDEMNIFICATIONS

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

 

  

 

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS ENERGY FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

10. OTHER MATTERS

Pursuant to an effort to consolidate the membership of the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) with the Board of Trustees of each of Goldman Sachs ETF Trust, Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II, Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund, Goldman Sachs Trust II and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust, in July 2023, the Board voted to nominate Cheryl K. Beebe, John G. Chou, Eileen H. Dowling, Lawrence Hughes, John F. Killian, Steven D. Krichmar, Michael Latham, Lawrence W. Stranghoener and Paul C. Wirth (the “Nominees”) for election as Trustees of the Trust. Messrs. Chou and Wirth and Ms. Dowling currently serve as Trustees of the Trust. At a virtual special joint meeting of shareholders held on November 16, 2023, each of the Nominees (except Messrs. Chou and Wirth and Ms. Dowling) was elected to serve as Trustees alongside the current Trustees of the Trust, effective January 1, 2024. Each of Messrs. Chou and Wirth and Ms. Dowling was also elected at the meeting and continue to serve as Trustees of the Trust.

 

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

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

 

  

 

 

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12. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Share activity is as follows:

 

     Clean Energy Income Fund

 

 
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2023
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2022
 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
  

 

 

 

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     56,144     $ 590,353       133,930     $ 1,662,074  

Reinvestment of distributions

     9,791       96,002       24,713       313,544  

Shares redeemed

     (121,117     (1,271,551     (152,649     (1,911,402

 

 
     (55,182     (585,196     5,994       64,216  

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

     5,928       62,565       15,865       201,756  

Reinvestment of distributions

     966       9,504       2,252       28,531  

Shares redeemed

     (17,389     (158,989     (2,067     (25,031

 

 
     (10,495     (86,920     16,050       205,256  

 

 

Institutional Shares

        

Shares sold

     382,338       4,221,684       171,937       2,187,639  

Reinvestment of distributions

     21,137       209,451       42,564       539,166  

Shares redeemed

     (408,130     (4,057,850     (198,725     (2,531,050

 

 
     (4,655     373,285       15,776       195,755  

 

 

Investor Shares

        

Shares sold

     174,993       1,681,428       719,660       9,430,414  

Reinvestment of distributions

     8,707       85,646       35,068       439,983  

Shares redeemed

     (756,691     (8,386,419     (333,199     (3,874,537

 

 
     (572,991     (6,619,345     421,529       5,995,860  

 

 

Class R6 Shares

        

Shares sold

     6,419       75,797       2,796       32,112  

Reinvestment of distributions

     301       2,948       390       4,917  

Shares redeemed

     (5,564     (65,129     (181     (2,237

 

 
     1,156       13,616       3,005       34,792  

 

 

Class R Shares(a)

        

Reinvestment of distributions

     65       703       345       4,401  

Shares redeemed

     (5,459     (60,473     (301     (3,693

 

 
     (5,394     (59,770     44       708  

 

 

Class P Shares

        

Shares sold

     2,285,637       25,417,156       7,959,236       101,209,085  

Reinvestment of distributions

     503,647       5,098,604       1,992,051       25,267,103  

Shares redeemed

     (17,197,910     (171,738,012     (16,137,582     (206,899,684

 

 
     (14,408,626     (141,222,252     (6,186,295     (80,423,496

 

 

NET DECREASE

     (15,056,187   $ (148,186,582     (5,723,897   $ (73,926,909

 

 

 

  (a)

 At the close of business on July 14, 2023, Class R Shares of the Clean Energy Income Fund were liquidated.

 

  

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

12. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

     Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

 
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2023
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2022
 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
  

 

 

 

Class A Shares

        

Shares sold

     116,162     $ 1,257,531       226,447     $ 2,507,760  

Reinvestment of distributions

     13,487       148,572       8,144       83,140  

Shares redeemed

     (120,415     (1,305,520     (100,583     (1,074,467

 

 
     9,234       100,583       134,008       1,516,433  

 

 

Class C Shares

        

Shares sold

                 17,146       175,590  

Reinvestment of distributions

     2,703       29,809       3,419       33,014  

Shares redeemed

     (6,465     (67,352     (19,434     (205,183

 

 
     (3,762     (37,543     1,131       3,421  

 

 

Institutional Shares

        

Shares sold

     562,418       6,318,502       66,368       719,107  

Reinvestment of distributions

     12,079       136,784       9,471       91,476  

Shares redeemed

     (316,330     (3,542,653     (107,008     (1,001,299

 

 
     258,167       2,912,633       (31,169     (190,716

 

 

Investor Shares

        

Shares sold

           1       219       2,449  

Reinvestment of distributions

     465       5,149       490       4,813  

Shares redeemed

     (2     (16           (4

 

 
     463       5,134       709       7,258  

 

 

Class R6 Shares

        

Shares sold

     213,501       2,421,293       5,075,906       52,467,089  

Reinvestment of distributions

     423,067       4,618,989       741,095       7,236,655  

Shares redeemed

     (5,345,026     (60,836,736     (6,819,197     (73,871,662

 

 
     (4,708,458     (53,796,454     (1,002,196     (14,167,918

 

 

Class R Shares

        

Shares sold

     3,891       40,727       363       4,000  

Reinvestment of distributions

     557       6,177       452       4,410  

Shares redeemed

     (41     (443     (368     (3,996

 

 
     4,407       46,461       447       4,414  

 

 

Class P Shares

        

Shares sold

     2,394,335       26,582,229       3,974,840       42,150,498  

Reinvestment of distributions

     1,796,822       19,874,354       1,942,759       19,117,834  

Shares redeemed

     (3,547,549     (39,665,078     (2,624,150     (27,764,286

 

 
     643,608       6,791,505       3,293,449       33,504,046  

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE)

     (3,796,341   $ (43,977,681     2,396,379     $ 20,676,938  

 

 

 

  

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Goldman Sachs Trust and Shareholders of Goldman Sachs Clean Energy Income Fund and Goldman Sachs Energy Infrastructure Fund

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Goldman Sachs Clean Energy Income Fund and Goldman Sachs Energy Infrastructure Fund (two of the funds constituting Goldman Sachs Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of November 30, 2023, the related statements of operations for the year ended November 30, 2023, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended November 30, 2023, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of November 30, 2023, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended November 30, 2023 and each of the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of November 30, 2023 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

January 24, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Goldman Sachs fund complex since 2000.

 

  

 

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS ENERGY FUNDS

 

Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended November 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges on purchase payments with respect to Class A Shares, contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions (generally with respect to Class C Shares), and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees (with respect to Class A, Class C and Class R Shares); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6, Class R and Class P Shares of the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from June 1, 2023 through November 30, 2023, which represents a period of 183 days of a 365-day year. This projection assumes that annualized expense ratios were in effect during the period.

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

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

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

 

     Clean Energy Income Fund   Energy Infrastructure Fund
Share Class  

 Beginning 
Account
Value

6/1/23

  Ending
 Account 
Value
11/30/23
 

Expenses

Paid for the
 6 months ended 
11/30/23*

 

 Beginning 
Account
Value

6/1/23

  Ending
 Account 
Value
11/30/23
 

Expenses

Paid for the
 6 months ended 
11/30/23*

Class A                                    

Actual

      $1,000.00       $   840.10       $ 5.80       $1,000.00       $  1,189.50       $ 8.04

Hypothetical 5% return

      1,000.00       1,018.80 +        6.36       1,000.00       1,017.70 +        7.41
Class C                                    

Actual

      1,000.00       836.90       9.25       1,000.00       1,185.10       12.14

Hypothetical 5% return

      1,000.00       1,015.00 +         10.14       1,000.00       1,014.00 +         11.19
Institutional                                    

Actual

      1,000.00       842.10       4.14       1,000.00       1,191.40       6.07

Hypothetical 5% return

      1,000.00       1,020.60 +         4.54       1,000.00       1,019.50 +         5.59
Investor                                    

Actual

      1,000.00       841.30       4.65       1,000.00       1,191.40       6.69

Hypothetical 5% return

      1,000.00       1,020.00 +         5.10       1,000.00       1,019.00 +         6.16
Class R6                                    

Actual

      1,000.00       841.30       4.05       1,000.00       1,191.80       6.01

Hypothetical 5% return

      1,000.00       1,020.70 +         4.44       1,000.00       1,019.60 +         5.54
Class R                                    

Actual

                        1,000.00       1,188.50       9.42

Hypothetical 5% return

                        1,000.00       1,016.50       8.68
Class P                                    

Actual

      1,000.00       841.20       4.09       1,000.00       1,191.80       6.01

Hypothetical 5% return

      1,000.00       1,020.60 +         4.48       1,000.00       1,019.60 +         5.54

 

  *

Expenses for each share class are calculated using the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended November 30, 2023. Expenses are calculated by multiplying the annualized net expense ratio by the average account value for the period; then multiplying the result by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year; and then dividing that result by the number of days in the fiscal year. The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

 

 

Fund

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

Clean Energy Income Fund

      1.26 %       2.01 %       0.90 %       1.01 %       0.88 %       %       0.89 %

Energy Infrastructure Fund

      1.47       2.22       1.10       1.22       1.09       1.72       1.09

 

  +

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

 

  

 

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited)

Background

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

The Management Agreement was most recently approved for continuation until June 30, 2024 by the Board of Trustees, including those Trustees who are not parties to the Management Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of any party thereto (the “Independent Trustees”), at a meeting held on June 13-14, 2023 (the “Annual Meeting”).

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

  (a)

the nature and quality of the advisory, administrative, and other services provided to the Fund by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, including information about:

  (i)

the structure, staff, and capabilities of the Investment Adviser and its portfolio management teams;

  (ii)

the groups within the Investment Adviser and its affiliates that support the portfolio management teams or provide other types of necessary services, including fund services groups (e.g., accounting and financial reporting, tax, shareholder services, and operations); controls and risk management groups (e.g., legal, compliance, valuation oversight, credit risk management, internal audit, compliance testing, market risk analysis, finance, and central funding); sales and distribution support groups, and others (e.g., information technology and training);

  (iii)

trends in employee headcount;

  (iv)

the Investment Adviser’s financial resources and ability to hire and retain talented personnel and strengthen its operations; and

  (v)

the parent company’s support of the Investment Adviser and its mutual fund business, as expressed by the firm’s senior management;

  (b)

information on the investment performance of the Fund, including comparisons to the performance of similar mutual funds, as provided by a third-party mutual fund data provider engaged as part of the contract review process (the “Outside Data Provider”), and a benchmark performance index; and information on general investment outlooks in the markets in which the Fund invests;

  (c)

information provided by the Investment Adviser indicating the Investment Adviser’s views on whether the Fund’s peer group and/or benchmark index had high, medium, or low relevance given the Fund’s particular investment strategy;

  (d)

the terms of the Management Agreement and other agreements with affiliated service providers entered into by the Trust on behalf of the Fund;

  (e)

fee and expense information for the Fund, including:

  (i)

the relative management fee and expense levels of the Fund as compared to those of comparable funds managed by other advisers, as provided by the Outside Data Provider;

  (ii)

the Fund’s expense trends over time; and

  (iii)

to the extent the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts (such as bank collective trusts, private wealth management accounts, institutional separate accounts, sub-advised mutual funds, and non-U.S. funds) having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Fund, comparative information on the advisory fees charged and services provided to those accounts by the Investment Adviser;

  (f)

with respect to the extensive investment performance and expense comparison data provided by the Outside Data Provider, its processes in producing that data for the Fund;

  (g)

the undertakings of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations;

  (h)

information relating to the profitability of the Management Agreement and the transfer agency and distribution and service arrangements of the Fund to the Investment Adviser and its affiliates;

  (i)

whether the Fund’s existing management fee schedule adequately addressed any economies of scale;

  (j)

a summary of the “fall-out” benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, including the fees received by the Investment Adviser’s affiliates from the Fund for transfer agency, portfolio trading, distribution and other services;

 

  

 

 

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

 

  (k)

a summary of potential benefits derived by the Fund as a result of its relationship with the Investment Adviser;

  (l)

information regarding commissions paid by the Fund and broker oversight, an update on the Investment Adviser’s soft dollars practices, other information regarding portfolio trading, and how the Investment Adviser carries out its duty to seek best execution;

  (m)

portfolio manager ownership of Fund shares; the manner in which portfolio manager compensation is determined; and the number and types of accounts managed by the portfolio managers;

  (n)

the nature and quality of the services provided to the Fund by its unaffiliated service providers, and the Investment Adviser’s general oversight and evaluation (including reports on due diligence) of those service providers as part of the administrative services provided under the Management Agreement; and

  (o)

the Investment Adviser’s processes and policies addressing various types of potential conflicts of interest; its approach to risk management; the annual review of the effectiveness of the Fund’s compliance program; and periodic compliance reports.

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

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

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

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

Investment Performance

The Trustees also considered the investment performance of the Funds. In this regard, they compared the investment performance of each Fund to its peers using rankings and (with respect to the Energy Infrastructure Fund) ratings compiled by the Outside Data Provider as of December 31, 2022, and updated performance information prepared by the Investment Adviser using the peer group identified by the Outside Data Provider as of March 31, 2023. The information on each Fund’s investment performance was provided for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ending on the applicable dates, to the extent that each Fund had been in existence for those periods. The Trustees also reviewed each Fund’s investment performance relative to its

 

  

 

 

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

performance benchmark. As part of this review, they considered the investment performance trends of the Funds over time, and reviewed the investment performance of each Fund in light of its investment objective and policies and market conditions.

In addition, the Trustees considered materials prepared and presentations made by the Investment Adviser’s senior management and portfolio management personnel in which Fund performance was assessed. The Trustees also considered the Investment Adviser’s periodic reports with respect to the Funds’ risk profiles, and how the Investment Adviser’s approach to risk monitoring and management influences portfolio management.

The Trustees observed that the Energy Infrastructure Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the top half of the Fund’s peer group for the five-year period and in the third quartile for the one- and three-year periods, and had outperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the one- and five-year periods and underperformed for the three-year period ended March 31, 2023. They noted that the Energy Infrastructure Fund had experienced certain portfolio management changes in early 2023. The Trustees observed that the Clean Energy Income Fund’s Institutional Shares had placed in the fourth quartile of the Fund’s peer group for the one-year period, and had outperformed the Fund’s benchmark index for the one-year period ended March 31, 2023.

Costs of Services Provided and Competitive Information

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

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

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

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

Profitability

The Trustees reviewed each Fund’s contribution to the Investment Adviser’s revenues and pre-tax profit margins. In this regard the Trustees noted that they had received, among other things, profitability analyses and summaries, revenue and expense schedules by Fund and by function (i.e., investment management, transfer agency and distribution and service), and information on the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. They observed that the profitability and expense figures are substantially similar to those used by the Investment Adviser for many internal purposes, including compensation decisions among various business groups, and are thus subject to a vigorous internal debate about how certain revenue and expenses should be allocated. The Trustees also noted that the internal audit group within the Goldman Sachs organization periodically audits the expense allocation methodology and that the internal audit group was satisfied with the reasonableness, consistency, and accuracy of the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. Profitability data for each Fund was provided for 2022 and 2021, and the Trustees considered this information in relation to the Investment Adviser’s overall profitability.

Economies of Scale

The Trustees considered the information that had been provided regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Funds. The Trustees also considered the breakpoints in the fee rate payable under the Management Agreement for each of the Funds at the following annual percentage rates of the average daily net assets of the Funds:

 

  

 

 

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

 

Average Daily Net Assets    Clean Energy Income     Energy Infrastructure  

First $1 billion

     0.80     1.00

Next $1 billion

     0.72       0.90  

Next $3 billion

     0.68       0.86  

Next $3 billion

     0.67       0.84  

Over $8 billion

     0.66       0.82  

The Trustees noted that the breakpoints were designed to share potential economies of scale, if any, with the Funds and their shareholders as assets under management reach those asset levels. The Trustees considered the amounts of assets in the Funds; the Funds’ recent share purchase and redemption activity; the information provided by the Investment Adviser relating to the costs of the services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates and their realized profits; information comparing fee rates charged by the Investment Adviser with fee rates charged to other funds in the peer groups; and the Investment Adviser’s undertaking to limit certain expenses of the Funds that exceed specified levels. Upon reviewing these matters at the Annual Meeting, the Trustees concluded that the fee breakpoints represented a means of assuring that benefits of scalability, if any, would be passed along to shareholders at the specified asset levels.

Other Benefits to the Investment Adviser and Its Affiliates

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

Other Benefits to the Funds and Their Shareholders

The Trustees also noted that the Funds receive certain other potential benefits as a result of their relationship with the Investment Adviser, including: (a) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Funds with those of other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (b) enhanced servicing from vendors due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (c) enhanced servicing from broker-dealers due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (d) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate favorable terms with derivatives counterparties on behalf of the Funds as a result of the size and reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (e) the advantages received from the Investment Adviser’s knowledge and experience gained from managing other accounts and products; (f) the Investment Adviser’s ability to hire and retain qualified personnel to provide services to the Funds because of the reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (g) the Funds’ access, through the Investment Adviser, to certain firm-wide resources (e.g., proprietary risk management systems and databases), subject to certain restrictions; and (h) the Funds’ access to certain affiliated distribution channels. In addition, the Trustees noted the competitive nature of the mutual fund marketplace, and considered that many of the Funds’ shareholders invested in the Funds in part because of the Funds’ relationship with the Investment Adviser and that those shareholders have a general expectation that the relationship will continue.

Conclusion

In connection with their consideration of the Management Agreement, the Trustees gave weight to each of the factors described above, but did not identify any particular factor as controlling their decision. After deliberation and consideration of all of the information provided, including the factors described above, the Trustees concluded, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the management fees paid by each of the Funds were reasonable in light of the services provided to it by the

 

  

 

 

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

Investment Adviser, the Investment Adviser’s costs and each Fund’s current and reasonably foreseeable asset levels. The Trustees unanimously concluded that the Investment Adviser’s continued management likely would benefit each Fund and its shareholders and that the Management Agreement should be approved and continued with respect to each Fund until June 30, 2024.

 

  

 

 

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Voting Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders (Unaudited)

A Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of the Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) was held on November 16, 2023 to consider and elect nominees to the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At the Meeting, Cheryl K. Beebe, Lawrence Hughes, John F. Killian, Steven D. Krichmar, Michael Latham and Lawrence W. Stranghoener were elected to the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In addition, at the Meeting, John G. Chou, Eileen H. Dowling and Paul C. Wirth, each of whom was previously appointed to the Trust’s Board of Trustees rather than elected by shareholders, were elected. In electing the nominees, the Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

 

Proposal            
Election of Trustees    For    Withheld  

Cheryl K. Beebe

   169,452,067,796      5,900,273,020  

John G. Chou

   173,279,757,273      2,072,583,543  

Eileen H. Dowling

   173,287,456,218      2,064,884,598  

Lawrence Hughes

   173,486,691,901      1,865,648,915  

John F. Killian

   173,511,167,174      1,841,173,642  

Steven D. Krichmar

   173,484,256,228      1,868,084,588  

Michael Latham

   173,498,020,286      1,854,320,530  

Lawrence W. Stranghoener

   173,455,949,165      1,896,391,651  

Paul C. Wirth

   173,324,070,424      2,028,270,391  

 

  

 

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited)

Independent Trustees

 

Name,

Address and Age1

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

  Term of
Office and
Length of
Time Served2
 

Principal Occupations

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee3
 

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee4

Gregory G. Weaver

Age: 72

  Chair of the Board of Trustees   Since 2023 (Trustee since 2015)  

Mr. Weaver is retired. He is Director, Verizon Communications Inc. (2015-Present); and was formerly Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte & Touche LLP (a professional services firm) (2001-2005 and 2012-2014); and Member of the Board of Directors, Deloitte & Touche LLP (2006-2012).

 

Chair of the Board of Trustees — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   Verizon Communications Inc.

Dwight L. Bush

Age: 66

  Trustee   Since 2020  

The Honorable Dwight Bush is President and CEO of D.L. Bush & Associates (a financial advisory and private investment firm) (2002-2014 and 2017-Present); Director of MoneyLion, Inc. (an operator of a data-driven, digital financial platform) (2021-Present); and was formerly U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco (2014-2017) and a Member of the Board of Directors of Santander Bank, N.A. (2018-2019). Previously, he served as an Advisory Board Member of Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (October 2019-January 2020).

 

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102  

MoneyLion, Inc.

(an operator of a datadriven, digital financial platform)

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Age: 69

  Trustee   Since 2015  

Ms. Cassidy is retired. She is Director, Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (an aerospace and technology company) (2021-Present). Formerly, Ms. Cassidy was Advisor to the Chairman (May 2014-December 2014); and Senior Vice President and Treasurer (2008-2014), General Electric Company & General Electric Capital Corporation (technology and financial services companies).

 

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (an aerospace and technology company)

John G. Chou

Age: 67

  Trustee   Since 2022  

Mr. Chou is retired. Formerly, he was Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the Chairman and CEO (2021-2022); Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (2019-2021); Executive Vice President and Chief Legal & Business Officer (2017-2019); and Executive Vice President and General Counsel (2011-2017) of Cencora, Inc. (a pharmaceutical and healthcare company).

 

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   None

Joaquin Delgado

Age: 63

  Trustee   Since 2020  

Dr. Delgado is retired. He is Director, Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2011–Present); and was formerly Director, Hexion Inc. (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2019–2022); Executive Vice President, Consumer Business Group of 3M Company (July 2016–July 2019); and Executive Vice President, Health Care Business Group of 3M Company (October 2012–July 2016). Previously, Dr. Delgado served as an Advisory Board Member of Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (October 2019– January 2020).

 

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer)

Eileen H. Dowling

Age: 61

  Trustee   Since 2021  

Ms. Dowling is retired. Formerly, she was Senior Advisor (April 2021-September 2021); and Managing Director (2013-2021), BlackRock, Inc. (a financial services firm). As Managing Director, she held senior management positions, including Global Head of Global Consultant Relations (2017–2021), Multinational Corporations (2019–2021), the Institutional Product Group (2015–2019) and Institutional Marketing (2013–2016). Ms. Dowling was a member of the Global Operating Committee and Product Executive Committee of BlackRock.

 

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   None
         

 

  

 

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited) (continued)

Independent Trustees

 

Name,

Address and Age1

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of

Office and

Length of

Time Served2

 

Principal Occupations

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee3

 

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee4

Paul C. Wirth

Age: 65

  Trustee   Since 2022  

Mr. Wirth is retired. He is Executive Advisor, My Next Season LLC (a career transition advisory firm) (2023-Present). Formerly, he was Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer (2011-2020); Finance Director and Principal Accounting Officer (2010-2011); and Managing Director, Global Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer (2005-2010) of Morgan Stanley.

 

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   None
Interested Trustee*        

Name,

Address and Age1

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

  Term of
Office and
Length of
Time Served2
 

Principal Occupations

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee

 

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee4

James A. McNamara

Age: 61

  President and Trustee   Since 2007  

Advisory Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2018-Present); Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2000-December 2017); Director of Institutional Fund Sales, GSAM (April 1998- December 2000); and Senior Vice President and Manager, Dreyfus Institutional Service Corporation (January 1993-April 1998).

 

President and Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust; Goldman Sachs Trust II; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

  192   None
         

 

* 

Mr. McNamara is considered to be an “Interested Trustee” because he holds positions with Goldman Sachs and owns securities issued by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Mr. McNamara holds comparable positions with certain other companies of which Goldman Sachs, GSAM or an affiliate thereof is the investment adviser, administrator and/or distributor.

1 

Each Trustee may be contacted by writing to the Trustee, c/o Goldman Sachs, 200 West Street, New York, New York, 10282, Attn: Robert Griffith. Information is provided as of November 30, 2023.

2 

Subject to such policies as may be adopted by the Board from time-to-time, each Trustee holds office for an indefinite term, until the earliest of: (a) the election of his or her successor; (b) the date the Trustee resigns or is removed by the Board or shareholders, in accordance with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust; or (c)the termination of the Trust. The Board has adopted policies which provide that each Independent Trustee shall retire as of December 31st of the calendar year in which he or she reaches (a) his or her 75th birthday or (b) the 15th anniversary of the date he or she became a Trustee, whichever is earlier, unless a waiver of such requirements shall have been adopted by a majority of the other Trustees. These policies may be changed by the Trustees without shareholder vote.

3 

The Goldman Sachs Fund Complex includes certain other companies listed above for each respective Trustee. As of November 30, 2023, Goldman Sachs Trust consisted of 87 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust consisted of 15 portfolios (11 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs Trust II consisted of 18 portfolios (7 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust consisted of 68 portfolios (34 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II consisted of 2 portfolios; and Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund each consisted of one portfolio. Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund did not offer shares to the public.

4 

This column includes only directorships of companies required to report to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (i.e., “public companies”) or other investment companies registered under the Act.

Information as of the date of this shareholder report. Additional information about the Trustees is available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained from Goldman Sachs free of charge by calling this toll-free number (in the United States of America): 1-800-526-7384.

 

  

 

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited) (continued)

Officers of the Trust*

 

Name, Address and Age1   Position(s) Held
with the Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length of
Time Served2
  Principal Occupations During Past 5 Years

James A. McNamara

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 61

  President and Trustee   Since 2007  

Advisory Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2018-Present); Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2000-December 2017); Director of Institutional Fund Sales, GSAM (April 1998-December 2000); and Senior Vice President and Manager, Dreyfus Institutional Service Corporation (January 1993-April 1998).

 

President and Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust; Goldman Sachs Trust II; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Joseph F. DiMaria

30 Hudson Street

Jersey City, NJ 07302

Age: 55

  Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer   Since 2017 (Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer since 2019)  

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (November 2015-Present) and Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (May 2010-October 2015).

 

Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer — Goldman Sachs Trust (previously Assistant Treasurer (2016)); Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (previously Assistant Treasurer (2016)); Goldman Sachs Trust II (previously Assistant Treasurer (2017)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust (previously Assistant Treasurer (2017)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Robert Griffith

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 49

  Secretary   Since 2023  

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (September 2022 – Present); General Counsel, Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC (October 2021 – September 2022); Vice President, Goldman Sachs (August 2011 – October 2021); Associate General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (December 2014 – Present); Assistant General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (August 2011 – December 2014); Vice President and Counsel, Nomura Holding America, Inc. (2010 – 2011); and Associate, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (2005 – 2010).

 

Secretary — Goldman Sachs Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); Goldman Sachs Trust II (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)).

     

 

*

Represents a partial list of officers of the Trust. Additional information about all the officers is available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained from Goldman Sachs free of charge by calling this toll-free number (in the United States): 1-800-526-7384.

1 

Information is provided as of November 30, 2023.

2 

Officers hold office at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Each officer holds comparable positions with certain other companies of which Goldman Sachs, GSAM or an affiliate thereof is the investment adviser, administrator and/or distributor.

 

Goldman Sachs Energy Funds - Tax Information (Unaudited)

For the year ended November 30, 2023, 46.19% and 29.55% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income by the Goldman Sachs Clean Energy Income and Energy Infrastructure Funds, respectively, qualify for the dividends-received deduction available to corporations.

For the year ended November 30, 2023, 100% and 46.83% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income by the Goldman Sachs Clean Energy Income and Goldman Sachs Energy Infrastructure Funds, respectively, qualify for the reduced tax rate under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief and Reconciliation Act of 2003.

Pursuant to Section 852 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Goldman Sachs Energy Infrastructure Fund designates $10,086,053, or if different, the maximum amount allowable, as capital gain dividends paid during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023.

During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the Goldman Sachs Energy Infrastructure Fund designates $7,034,322 as short-term capital gain dividends pursuant to Section 871(k) of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

  

 

 

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FUNDS PROFILE

 

Goldman Sachs Funds

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

Today, the Asset Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $2.42 trillion in assets under supervision as of September 30, 2023, Goldman Sachs Asset Management has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. Goldman Sachs Asset Management leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

Financial Square Government Fund1

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

Investor Money Market Fund3

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

Enhanced Income Fund

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

Short Duration Government Fund

Short Duration Bond Fund

Government Income Fund

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

U.S. Mortgages Fund

Multi-Sector

Bond Fund

Core Fixed Income Fund

Global Core Fixed Income Fund

Strategic Income Fund

Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

High Yield Municipal Fund

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

Investment Grade Credit Fund

High Yield Fund

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Emerging Markets Credit Fund4

Fixed Income Alternatives

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

Equity Income Fund

Small Cap Growth Fund

Small Cap Value Fund

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

Mid Cap Value Fund

Large Cap Value Fund

Focused Value Fund

Large Cap Core Fund

Strategic Growth Fund

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

Flexible Cap Fund6

Concentrated Growth Fund

Technology Opportunities Fund

Mid Cap Growth Fund

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

U.S. Equity ESG Fund

Income Builder Fund

Tax-Advantaged Equity

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund

International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

Equity Insights

Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

U.S. Equity Insights Fund

Small Cap Growth Insights Fund

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

Large Cap Value Insights Fund

Small Cap Value Insights Fund

International Small Cap Insights Fund

International Equity Insights Fund

Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

Fundamental Equity International

International Equity Income Fund

International Equity ESG Fund

China Equity Fund

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Emerging Markets Equity ex. China Fund

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

Clean Energy Income Fund

Real Estate Securities Fund

Commodity Strategy Fund

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

Energy Infrastructure Fund

Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund5

Global Infrastructure Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

Global Managed Beta Fund

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

Multi-Manager Global Equity Fund

Multi-Manager International Equity Fund

Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund

Balanced Strategy Portfolio

Multi-Manager U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund

Multi-Manager Real Assets Strategy Fund

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio

Growth Strategy Portfolio

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio

Tax-Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

Strategic Factor Allocation Fund

Strategic Volatility Premium Fund

GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund

 

 

1 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account or a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

2 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares. Effective October 2, 2024, the Fund generally must impose a fee when net sales of Fund shares exceed certain levels. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account or a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

3 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account or a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress

4 

Effective after the close of business on October 31, 2023, the Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Credit Fund.

5 

Effective after the close of business on September 22, 2023, the Goldman Sachs Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund.

6 

Effective after the close of business on February 13, 2024, the Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Fund will be renamed the Goldman Sachs Enhanced Core Equity Fund.

Financial Square FundsSM and Investor FundsSM are registered service marks of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.

*This

list covers open-end funds only. Please visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to learn about our closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds.

 

  

 


TRUSTEES Gregory G. Weaver, Chair Cheryl K. Beebe* Dwight L. Bush Kathryn A. Cassidy John G. Chou Joaquin Delgado Eileen H. Dowling Lawrence Hughes* John F. Killian* Steven D. Krichmar* Michael Latham* James A. McNamara Lawrence W. Stranghoener* PaulC.Wirth *Effective January 1, 2024 GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC Distributor and Transfer Agent OFFICERS James A. McNamara, President Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer Robert Griffith, Secretary GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P. Investment Adviser Visit at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P., 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282 Goldman Sachs does not provide legal, tax or accounting advice, unless explicitly agreed between you and Goldman Sachs (generally through certain services offered only to clients of Private Wealth Management). 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Goldman Sachs Funds Annual Report November 30, 2023 Financial Square FundsSM Federal Instruments Government Money Market Prime Obligations Treasury Instruments Treasury Obligations Treasury Solutions


    

 

    

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds

 

 

 

FEDERAL INSTRUMENTS FUND

 

 

 

GOVERNMENT FUND

 

 

 

MONEY MARKET FUND

 

 

 

PRIME OBLIGATIONS FUND

 

 

 

TREASURY INSTRUMENTS FUND

 

 

 

TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND

 

 

 

TREASURY SOLUTIONS FUND

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

     1  

Fund Basics

     6  

Yield Summary

     8  

Sector Allocations

     9  

Schedules of Investments

     11  

Financial Statements

     43  

Financial Highlights

  

Federal Instruments Fund

     53  

Government Fund

     60  

Money Market Fund

     76  

Prime Obligations Fund

     81  

Treasury Instruments Fund

     87  

Treasury Obligations Fund

     98  

Treasury Solutions Fund

     107  

Notes to Financial Statements

     115  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     136  

Other Information

     142  

 

     
NOT  FDIC-INSURED      May Lose Value      No Bank Guarantee     

 

        

 

 

           


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 Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds

 

 

 

Investment Objective and Principal Investment Strategies

 

Each of the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds seek to maximize current income to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity by investing exclusively in high quality money market instruments. The Goldman Sachs Prime Obligations Fund and the Goldman Sachs Money Market Fund pursue this investment objective by investing in U.S. government securities, obligations of banks (which may exceed 25% of its assets), commercial paper and other short-term obligations of U.S. companies, states, municipalities and other entities, and repurchase agreements (“repos”). They may also invest in U.S. dollar-denominated obligations of foreign banks, foreign companies and foreign governments. The Goldman Sachs Treasury Obligations Fund pursues the investment objective by investing only in U.S. Treasury obligations and repos collateralized by U.S. Treasury obligations. The Goldman Sachs Treasury Instruments Fund pursues the investment objective by investing only in U.S. Treasury obligations, the interest from which is generally exempt from state income taxation. The Goldman Sachs Treasury Solutions Fund pursues the investment objective by investing only in U.S. Treasury obligations and repos with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York collateralized by U.S. Treasury obligations. The Goldman Sachs Government Fund pursues the investment objective by investing only in U.S. government securities and repos collateralized by such securities. The Goldman Sachs Federal Instruments Fund pursues the investment objective by investing only in U.S. government securities, the interest from which is generally exempt from state income taxation.

 

  Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Goldman Sachs Trust held on June 13-14, 2023, the Trustees approved the termination of the Resource, Premier, Select, Capital, Cash Management and Service Share Classes of the following Funds (the “Termination”):

 

Fund    Terminated Share Class (es)
Financial Square Money Market Fund    Resource, Capital, Cash Management, Premier
Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund    Resource, Cash management, Premier, Service
Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund    Resource
Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund    Resource
Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund    Premier, Select

The Termination occurred on July 14, 2023.

Below, the Goldman Sachs Money Market Portfolio Management Team discusses the Funds’ performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended November 30, 2023 (the “Reporting Period”).

 

Q

What economic and market factors most influenced the money markets as a whole during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, the money markets were most influenced by Federal Reserve (“Fed”) policy, inflationary trends and U.S. economic data.

In December 2022, when the Reporting Period began, the Fed announced a 50 basis point interest rate hike, raising the targeted federal funds (“fed funds”) rate to a range between

4.25% and 4.50%, following four successive 75 basis point hikes. (A basis point is 1/100th of a percentage point.) However, policymakers emphasized they were not stepping back from their goal of taming inflation. The Fed’s median dot plot projection, which shows the interest rate projections of the members of the Federal Open Market Committee, signaled a peak federal funds rate of between 5.00% and 5.25%. The U.S. economy added 223,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate fell to a pre-pandemic cycle low of 3.5%. Annual U.S. inflation declined from 7.2% to 6.4%,

 

 

        

 

 

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the sixth consecutive monthly fall and its lowest level in over a year. However, core prices increased, rising 0.3% month over month.

During the first quarter of 2023, the Fed continued tightening monetary policy, raising the fed funds rate twice—by 25 basis points in both February and March. In mid-March, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failed, marking the largest U.S. regional bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. That same month, the Swiss government brokered a deal for UBS to purchase Credit Suisse, which was on the brink of collapse. During the quarter overall, a tight labor market and firm inflation supported the U.S. dollar, though economic growth headwinds from tighter financial and credit conditions led to dovish monetary policy expectations, weighing on the currency. (Dovish tends to suggest lower interest rates; opposite of hawkish.)

In the second quarter of 2023, the Fed raised the fed funds rate by another 25 basis points at its May policy meeting and signaled a willingness to pause on further rate actions, as U.S. inflation had started to moderate. Also in May, First Republic Bank was seized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and sold to JP Morgan Chase. In early June, the resolution of U.S. debt ceiling negotiations, coupled with the easing of banking sector stress, improved investor sentiment overall. Fed policymakers left interest rates unchanged at their June meeting, though Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested hiking rates “at consecutive meetings is not off the table.” The Fed’s June dot plot showed a median projection of two additional rate hikes in 2023.

During the third quarter of 2023, Fed officials hiked the fed funds rate by an additional 25 basis points at their July policy meeting but remained on hold at their September meeting. Resilient U.S. economic data and market expectations that policy rates would stay higher for longer pushed up the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, which hit 4.63% on September 27th—its highest level since 2007. In August, Fitch Ratings downgraded long-term U.S. sovereign debt from AAA to AA+, reflecting U.S. government and medium-term fiscal challenges. Subsequently, Moody’s Investors Service took ratings action on 27 U.S. banks in response to profitability concerns, low regulatory capital among regional banks compared to larger banks and global peers, and potential losses on loans (particularly for those with large commercial real estate exposure). The U.S. labor market remained strong, continuing to make progress toward rebalancing itself from pandemic-era extremes. Inflation eased overall, but there was a reacceleration in some key components. Nevertheless, the U.S. remained on a disinflationary path, supporting market expectations that the Fed may have reached the end of its current interest rate hiking cycle.

In October 2023, U.S. Treasury yields rose to multi-year highs, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly breaching 5% for the first time since 2007. The increase was driven, in our view, by better than previously anticipated U.S. economic

growth prospects, which dampened market expectations for Fed interest rate cuts in 2024. The Fed left the fed funds rate unchanged in October, as tighter financial conditions, led by higher long-term interest rates, alleviated the need, as determined by the Fed, for further policy tightening.

November 2023 saw the greatest easing of U.S. financial conditions in any month during the previous 40 years. The easing was largely the result of a significant drop in interest rates, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield falling approximately 51 basis points during the month. Weaker inflation data and ongoing disinflation trends suggested the Fed might have reached the peak of its monetary policy tightening cycle. At their November meeting, Fed policymakers left the fed funds rate unchanged in a range between 5.25% and 5.50%.

In this environment, the yields of money market funds increased. Investments in U.S. taxable money market funds rose during the Reporting Period, from approximately $4.5 trillion to $5.7 trillion, according to iMoneyNet. Money market funds overall continued to be viable investments for investors seeking stability, liquidity and/or yield amid ongoing uncertainty and elevated volatility in the financial markets broadly.

During the Reporting Period, the Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted changes to the rules that govern money market funds. While some of these changes have already taken effect, the remaining changes will take effect either by April 2, 2024 or October 2, 2024.

1.     Effective October 2, 2023, institutional and retail money market funds were no longer permitted to temporarily restrict redemptions (a “redemption gate”) and/ or impose a liquidity fee on redemptions (up to 2%) if the applicable fund’s portfolio liquidity fell below the required minimums. Government money market funds are exempt from requirements relating to these redemption gates and/or liquidity fees.

2.     Effective April 2, 2024, institutional and retail money market funds will be permitted to impose a discretionary liquidity fee on redemptions (up to 2%), if the applicable fund’s board of trustees (or its delegate) determines that it is in the best interests of the fund to do so. Government money market funds will continue to be exempt from requirements relating to these discretionary liquidity fees. Institutional and retail money market funds may choose to rely on this modified discretionary liquidity fee framework prior to April 2, 2024.

3.     Effective April 2, 2024, all money market funds will be required to increase their minimum levels of daily and weekly liquid assets from 10% and 30%, respectively, to 25% and 50%, respectively.

 

 

        

 

 

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4.     Effective October 2, 2024, institutional money market funds will be required to impose a mandatory liquidity fee on redemptions, if the applicable fund experiences total daily net redemptions that exceed 5% of net assets, unless the fee is de minimis (i.e., less than 1 basis point of the value of the shares redeemed). Government and retail money market funds will be exempt from these requirements.

 

Q

What key factors were responsible for the performance of the Funds during the Reporting Period?

 

A

The Funds’ yields increased during the Reporting Period primarily because of the economic and market factors discussed above. Yields rose along the money market yield curve, as the Fed raised the fed funds rate and tightened monetary policy. (Yield curve is a spectrum of interest rates based on maturities of varying lengths.) That said, the money market yield curve inverted during the Reporting Period. (In an inverted yield curve, shorter-term yields are higher than longer-term yields.) The middle segment of the yield curve rose well above the one-year segment early in the Reporting Period, though this inversion eased slightly toward the end of the Reporting Period.

During the Reporting Period, the Funds’ positioning along the money market yield curve and in specific securities was predicated on market expectations about interest rates and the potential of additional Fed rate hikes in the near term.

 

Q

How did you manage the Funds during the Reporting Period?

 

A

Collectively, the Funds had investments in commercial paper, asset-backed commercial paper, U.S. Treasury securities, government agency securities, time deposits, certificates of deposit, floating rate securities, repurchase agreements (“repos”), non-U.S. sovereign debt, municipal securities and variable rate demand notes (“VRDNs”) during the Reporting Period.

In our commercial paper strategies, we maintained a weighted average maturity of between 15 and 54 days in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Money Market Fund and a weighted average maturity of between 13 and 55 days in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund during the Reporting Period. Among our government repo strategies, we maintained a weighted average maturity of between 7 and 50 days in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, a weighted average maturity of between 1 and 46 days in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund and a weighted average maturity of between 2 and 49 days in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund. Within our government non-repo strategies, we maintained a weighted average maturity of between 17 and 51 days in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund and a weighted average maturity of between 18 and 59 days in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square

Treasury Instruments Fund. At any given time, a Fund’s weighted average maturity is based on how market interest rates compare with our near-term expectations, including supply dynamics and monetary policy.

During the Reporting Period overall, our commercial paper strategies focused their investments on commercial paper, asset-backed commercial paper, U.S. Treasury securities, certificates of deposit and repos. Our government repo strategies focused their investments on government agency securities, government agency repos, U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Treasury repos. Our government non-repo strategies focused their investments on government agency securities and U.S. Treasury securities.

The weighted average maturity of a money market fund is a measure of its price sensitivity to changes in interest rates. Also known as effective maturity, weighted average maturity measures the weighted average of the maturity date of bonds held by the Funds, taking into consideration any available maturity shortening features.

 

Q

How did you manage the Funds’ weighted average life during the Reporting Period?

 

A

In our commercial paper strategies, we managed the Funds’ weighted average life in a range between approximately 54 and 102 days during the Reporting Period. In our government repo strategies, we managed the Funds’ weighted average life in a range between approximately 22 and 117 days. In our government non-repo strategies, we managed the Funds’ weighted average life in a range between approximately 77 and 120 days. The weighted average life of a money market fund is a measure of a money market fund’s price sensitivity to changes in liquidity and/or credit risk.

Under amendments to SEC Rule 2a-7 that became effective in May 2010, the maximum allowable weighted average life of a money market fund is 120 days. While one of the goals of the SEC’s money market fund rule is to reinforce conservative investment practices across the money market fund industry, our security selection process has long emphasized conservative investment choices.

 

Q

Did you make any changes to the Funds’ portfolios during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, we made adjustments to the Funds’ weighted average maturities and their allocations to specific investments based on then-current market conditions, our near-term view and anticipated and actual Fed monetary policy statements.

 

Q

What is the Funds’ tactical view and strategy for the months ahead?

 

A

At the end of the Reporting Period, with inflationary pressures subsiding, U.S. economic data had begun to support the possibility of a “soft landing.” (A soft landing, in economics,

 

 

        

 

 

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is a cyclical downturn that avoids recession. It typically describes attempts by central banks to raise interest rates just enough to stop an economy from overheating and experiencing high inflation, without causing a significant increase in unemployment, or a hard landing.) In our view, the Fed had reached an inflection point with respect to policy rates, and we believed it was likely the Fed would begin to lower rates in the first half of 2024. (At its December 2023 meeting, following the end of the Reporting Period, the Fed left interest rates unchanged and indicated that three rate cuts were possible in 2024.)

Market liquidity concerns at the end of the Reporting Period centered on the Fed’s quantitative tightening (that is, reduction in the size of its balance sheet), the Fed’s reverse repo (“RRP”) facility and the continued large issuance of Treasury securities across all maturities—which, collectively, remove a significant amount of cash from the U.S. monetary system. (Through the RRP facility, the Fed borrows from financial entities, including money market mutual funds.) As a result, we thought short-term interest rates could fall in the near-term compared to policy rate path proxies, such as overnight indexed swaps.

Going forward, the Funds will continue to be flexibly guided by shifting market conditions, and we have positioned them to align with our market and policy outlooks. Duration management and duration positioning will continue to play key roles in the management of the Funds. (Duration is a measure of a fund’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates.) That said, regardless of the interest rate environment, we intend to utilize an active management approach to provide the best possible return within the framework of the Funds’ guidelines and objectives. Our investment approach remains tri-fold—to seek preservation of capital, daily liquidity and maximization of yield potential. We will continue to manage interest, liquidity and credit risk daily. We will also continue to closely monitor economic data, Fed policy and any shifts in the taxable and tax-exempt money market yield curves, as we strive to navigate the interest rate environment.

                        

 

 

        

 

 

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GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 

   Federal Instruments Fund

 

   Government Fund

 

   Treasury Instruments Fund

 

   Treasury Obligations Fund

 

   Treasury Solutions Fund

 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account or a deposit of the bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

 

INSTITUTIONAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 

   Money Market Fund

 

   Prime Obligations Fund

 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares. Effective October 2, 2024, the Fund generally must impose a fee when net sales of Fund shares exceed certain levels. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account or a deposit of the bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

 

 

 

 

Effective January 24, 2023, open-end mutual funds and exchange traded funds will be required to provide shareholders with streamlined annual and semi-annual shareholder reports (“Tailored Shareholder Reports”). Funds will be required to prepare a separate Tailored Shareholder Report for each share class of a fund that highlights key information to investors. Other information, including financial statements, will no longer appear in a fund’s shareholder report, but will be available online, delivered free of charge upon request, and filed with the SEC on a semi-annual basis on Form N-CSR. The new requirements have a compliance date of July 24, 2024.

 

 

        

 

 

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FUND BASICS

    

Financial Square Funds

 

as of November 30, 2023

 

    

PERFORMANCE REVIEW1,2

 

December 1, 2022-November 30, 2023

    


Fund Total Return
(based on NAV)3
Institutional
Shares
 
 
 
 
    

SEC 7-Day

Current Yield4

 

 

    
iMoneyNet
Institutional Average5
 
 
   

Federal Instruments Fund

     4.90%        5.23%        4.63%6    

Government Fund

     4.93           5.25           4.63 6       

Money Market Fund

     5.05           5.36           4.86 7       

Prime Obligations Fund

     5.04           5.36           4.86 7       

Treasury Instruments Fund

     4.84           5.23           4.54 8       

Treasury Obligations Fund

     4.91           5.23           4.63 9       

Treasury Solutions Fund

     4.91           5.24           4.63 9         

The returns represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Funds’ investment returns will fluctuate. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our Web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

1 

The Treasury Obligations Fund offers nine separate classes of shares (Institutional, Select, Preferred, Capital, Administration, Service, Cash Management, Premier and Resource), the Money Market Fund offers five separate classes of shares (Institutional, Select, Preferred, Administration, and Service), the Treasury Solutions Fund offers eight separate classes of shares (Institutional, Select, Preferred, Capital, Administration, Service, Cash Management, and Premier), the Treasury Instruments Fund offers ten separate classes of shares (Institutional, Select, Preferred, Capital, Administration, Service, Cash Management, Premier, Loop Class, and Seelaus Class), the Federal Instruments Fund offers seven separate classes of shares (Institutional, Preferred, Capital, Administration, Service, Cash Management and Class D), the Prime Obligations Fund offers six separate classes of shares (Institutional, Select, Preferred, Capital, Administration, and Drexel Hamilton Class), and the Government Fund offers sixteen separate classes of shares (Institutional, Select, Preferred, Capital, Administration, Service, Cash Management, Premier, Resource, Drexel Hamilton Class, Loop Class, Seelaus Class, Class R6, Class A, Class C and Class D), each of which is subject to different fees and expenses that affect performance and entitles shareholders to different services. The Institutional, Drexel Hamilton Class, Loop Class, Seelaus Class, Class R6, and Class D Shares do not have distribution and/or service (12b-1) or administration and/or service (non-12b-1) fees. The Select, Preferred, Capital, Administration, Service, Cash Management, Premier, Resource, Class A and Class C Shares offer financial institutions the opportunity to receive fees for providing certain distribution, administrative support and/or shareholder services (as applicable). As an annualized percentage of average daily net assets, these share classes pay combined distribution and/or service (12b-1), administration and/ or service (non-12b-1) fees (as applicable) at the following contractual rates: the Select Shares pay 0.03%, Preferred Shares pay 0.10%, Capital Shares pay 0.15%, Administration Shares pay 0.25%, Service Shares pay 0.50%, Cash Management Shares pay 0.80%, Premier Shares pay 0.35%, Resource Shares pay 0.65%, Class A Shares pay 0.25% and Class C Shares pay 1.00%. If these fees were reflected in the above performance, performance would have been reduced. In addition, the Funds’ performances do not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

2 

The investment adviser may contractually agree to waive or reimburse certain fees and expenses until a specified date. The investment adviser may also voluntarily waive certain fees and expenses, and such voluntary waivers may be discontinued or modified at any time without notice. The performance shown above reflects any waivers or reimbursements that were in effect for all or a portion of the periods shown. When waivers or reimbursements are in place, the Fund’s operating expenses are reduced and the Fund’s yield and total returns to the shareholder are increased.

 

3 

The net asset value (NAV) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. A Fund’s total return reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions.

 

4 

The SEC 7-Day Current Yield is calculated in accordance with securities industry regulations and does not include net capital gains. SEC 7-Day Current Yield may differ slightly from the actual distribution rate of a given Fund because of the exclusion of distributed capital gains, which are non-recurring. The SEC 7-Day Current Yield more closely reflects a Fund’s current earnings than do the Fund Total Return figures.

 

5 

Source: iMoneyNet, Inc. November 2023. The iMoneyNet Institutional Average represents total return.

 

6 

Government & Agencies Institutional–Category includes the most broadly based of the government institutional funds. These funds may generally invest in U.S. treasuries, U.S. agencies, repurchase agreements, or government-backed floating rate notes.

 

7 

First Tier Institutional–Category includes only non-government institutional funds that also are not holding any second tier securities. Portfolio holdings of First Tier funds include U.S. Treasury, U.S. other, repurchase agreements, time deposits, domestic bank obligations, foreign bank obligations, first tier commercial paper, floating rate notes, and asset-backed commercial paper.

 

8 

Treasury Institutional–Category includes only institutional government funds that hold 100 percent in U.S. Treasuries.

 

        

 

 

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Treasury & Repo Institutional–Category includes only institutional government funds that hold U.S. Treasuries and repurchase agreements backed by the U.S. Treasury.

 

        

 

 

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YIELD SUMMARY

    

 

    

November 30, 2023

 

SUMMARY OF THE INSTITUTIONAL SHARES1, 2 AS OF 11/30/23

 

Funds

     7-Day
Dist.
Yield11
     SEC 7-Day
Effective
Yield12
     30-Day
Average
Yield13
     Weighted
Avg.
Maturity
(days)14
     Weighted    
Avg. Life    
(days)15    

Federal Instruments Fund

     5.25%      5.36%      5.25%      49      119    

Government Fund

     5.26%      5.39%      5.25%      40      107    

Money Market Fund

     5.36%      5.50%      5.36%      43      64    

Prime Obligations Fund

     5.37%      5.50%      5.37%      42      62    

Treasury Instruments Fund

     5.25%      5.37%      5.26%      45      100    

Treasury Obligations Fund

     5.26%      5.37%      5.26%      33      72    

Treasury Solutions Fund

     5.27%      5.37%      5.27%      38      83    

The Yields represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above.

Yields reflect fee waivers and expense limitations in effect and will fluctuate as market conditions change. Please visit our Web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end performance.

 

  11 

The 7-Day Distribution Yield is an annualized measure of a Fund’s dividends per share, divided by the price per share. This yield includes capital gain/loss distribution, if any. This is not an SEC Yield.

 

  12 

The SEC 7-Day Effective Yield is calculated in accordance with securities industry regulations and does not include net capital gains. The SEC 7-Day Effective Yield assumes reinvestment of dividends for one year.

 

  13 

The 30-Day Average Yield is a net annualized yield of 30 days back from the current date listed. This yield includes capital gain/ loss distribution. This is not an SEC Yield.

 

  14 

A Fund’s weighted average maturity (WAM) is an average of the effective maturities of all securities held in the portfolio, weighted by each security’s percentage of net assets. This must not exceed 60 days as calculated under SEC Rule 2a-7.

 

  15 

A Fund’s weighted average life (WAL) is an average of the final maturities of all securities held in the portfolio, weighted by each security’s percentage of net assets. This must not exceed 120 days as calculated under SEC Rule 2a-7.

 

 

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

 

    

 

 

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SECTOR ALLOCATIONS

    

 

    

SECTOR ALLOCATIONS16

As of November 30, 2023

                                                        

Security Type

(Percentage of Net Assets)

    
Federal
Instruments
 
 
    Government       Money Market      
Prime
Obligations
 
 
   
Treasury
Instruments
 
 
   
Treasury
Obligations
 
 
   
Treasury
Solutions
 
 

Certificate of Deposit

     —         —         2.0     1.4     —         —         —    

Certificate of Deposit-Eurodollar

     —         —         1.1       —         —         —         —    

Certificate of Deposit-Yankeedollar

     —         —         3.3       3.2       —         —         —    

Commercial Paper and Corporate Obligations

     —         —         32.5       31.5       —         —         —    

Medium Term Notes

     —         —         0.3       0.2       —         —         —    

Repurchase Agreements

     —         55.7     24.5       26.0       —         38.6     22.2

Time Deposits

     —         —         10.9       13.8       —         —         —    

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     15.1     21.3       8.4       9.0       —         —         —    

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     89.7       22.5       8.3       8.4       100.6     60.0       75.8  

Variable Rate Municipal Debt Obligations

     —         —         3.8       2.7       —         —         —    

Variable Rate Obligations

     —         —         6.2       6.0       —         —         —    

 

  16 

Each Fund is actively managed and, as such, its portfolio composition may differ over time. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets. Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

 

 

   

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

 

    

 

 

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SECTOR ALLOCATIONS

    

 

    

    

SECTOR ALLOCATIONS16

As of November 30, 2022

                                                        

Security Type

(Percentage of Net Assets)

    
Federal
Instruments
 
 
    Government       Money Market      
Prime
Obligations
 
 
   
Treasury
Instruments
 
 
   
Treasury
Obligations
 
 
   
Treasury
Solutions
 
 

Certificate of Deposit

     —         —         1.0     1.0     —         —         —    

Certificates of Deposit-Eurodollar

     —         —         2.3       —         —         —         —    

Certificates of Deposit-Yankeedollar

     —         —         4.7       5.6       —         —         —    

Commercial Paper and Corporate Obligations

     —         —         19.4       23.2       —         —         —    

Medium Term Notes

     —         —         1.0       0.5       —         —         —    

Repurchase Agreements

     —         65.9     11.5       19.7       —         77.1     72.5

Time Deposits

     —         —         17.9       13.3       —         —         —    

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     82.9     8.8       3.5       3.5       —         —         —    

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     21.7       22.6       13.1       9.6       103.1     19.0       28.0  

Variable Rate Municipal Debt Obligations

     —         —         4.5       4.2       —         —         —    

Variable Rate Obligations

     —         —         20.8       19.0       —         —         —    

 

  16 

Each Fund is actively managed and, as such, its portfolio composition may differ over time. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets. Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

 

 

   

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

 

    

 

 

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FINANCIAL SQUARE FEDERAL INSTRUMENTS FUND

    

Schedule of Investments

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

       Interest
Rate
   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Government Agency Obligations – 15.1%

 

 

Federal Farm Credit Bank

  
  $      700,000          4.947   01/12/24    $               696,202  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY- 0.020%)

 

       50,000,000          5.331  (a)    04/04/24      50,000,000  
       35,000,000          5.331  (a)    05/08/24      35,000,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (FEDL01 + 0.075%)

  
       2,300,000          5.412  (a)    09/13/24      2,298,673  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (FEDL01 + 0.130%)

  
       6,916,000          5.460  (a)    02/22/24      6,915,861  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (FEDL01 + 0.140%)

  
       1,200,000          5.470  (a)    09/17/24      1,199,991  
       400,000          5.472  (a)    11/14/24      399,926  
       1,522,000          5.473  (a)    05/19/25      1,521,307  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (FEDL01 + 0.150%)

  
       2,336,000          5.480  (a)    09/26/25      2,336,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (FEDL01 + 0.155%)

  
       3,139,000          5.485  (a)    06/27/25      3,139,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (Prime Rate - 3.000%)

  
       5,618,000          5.501  (a)    03/22/24      5,617,661  
       2,400,000          5.501  (a)    01/24/25      2,399,869  
       3,565,000          5.500  (a)    04/21/25      3,565,000  
       4,902,000          5.500  (a)    07/28/25      4,902,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (Prime Rate - 3.020%)

  
       3,418,000          5.480  (a)    09/08/25      3,418,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (Prime Rate - 3.040%)

  
       3,353,000          5.460  (a)    06/18/25      3,353,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.060%)

  
       800,000          5.377  (a)    04/29/24      799,706  
       800,000          5.379  (a)    07/22/24      799,494  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.110%)

  
       8,791,000          5.420  (a)    03/11/25      8,791,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.125%)

  
       4,886,000          5.435  (a)    02/04/25      4,886,000  
       1,979,000          5.435  (a)    02/10/25      1,979,000  
       11,118,000          5.435  (a)    03/24/25      11,118,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.135%)

  
       3,640,000          5.445  (a)    04/29/25      3,640,241  
       1,872,000          5.445  (a)    06/03/25      1,872,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.140%)

  
       5,948,000          5.450  (a)    08/22/25      5,948,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.145%)

  
       3,845,000          5.455  (a)    04/28/25      3,845,000  
       1,532,000          5.455  (a)    06/27/25      1,532,000  
       2,517,000          5.455  (a)    07/30/25      2,517,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.150%)

  
       1,890,000          5.460  (a)    02/14/25      1,890,000  
       3,957,000          5.460  (a)    05/27/25      3,957,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.155%)

  
       3,900,000          5.465  (a)    04/05/24      3,899,973  
       4,363,000          5.466  (a)    09/15/25      4,362,610  
       9,321,000          5.465  (a)    11/14/25      9,321,000  
       7,096,000          5.465  (a)    11/28/25      7,096,000  
       5,426,000          5.465  (a)(b)    12/01/25      5,426,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.160%)

  
       987,000          5.470  (a)    01/30/25      987,000  
       2,280,000          5.470  (a)    04/10/25      2,280,000  
       5,074,000          5.470  (a)    07/21/25      5,074,000  
       6,036,000          5.470  (a)    08/04/25      6,036,000  
       1,664,000          5.470  (a)    10/27/25      1,664,000  
   

Principal

Amount

       Interest
Rate
   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Government Agency Obligations – (continued)

 

  $      3,405,000          5.470 %(a)    11/03/25    $            3,405,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.165%)

  
       7,700,000          5.475  (a)    06/27/24      7,699,828  
       7,737,000          5.475  (a)    02/06/25      7,737,000  
       10,669,000          5.475  (a)    08/14/25      10,669,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.170%)

  
       3,931,000          5.480  (a)    01/23/25      3,931,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.180%)

  
       7,700,000          5.490  (a)    10/16/24      7,700,000  
       4,900,000          5.488 (a)    12/19/24      4,900,421  
       4,470,000          5.490  (a)    12/19/24      4,470,384  
       5,000,000          5.490  (a)    01/03/25      5,000,000  
       11,274,000          5.490  (a)    01/17/25      11,274,000  
       1,588,000          5.487  (a)    04/28/25      1,588,608  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.190%)

  
       4,300,000          5.500  (a)    11/25/24      4,300,000  
       11,000,000          5.500  (a)    12/27/24      11,000,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp. (SOFR + 0.115%)

 

       1,803,000          5.505  (a)    12/03/24      1,803,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp. (SOFR + 0.200%)

 

       776,000          5.590  (a)    12/05/24      776,510  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank

  
       2,740,000          4.945     01/12/24      2,725,136  
       5,000,000          5.069     02/05/24      4,956,367  
       16,754,000          5.060     02/06/24      16,605,890  
       9,475,000          5.092     02/08/24      9,388,193  
       3,473,000          5.093     02/09/24      3,440,720  
       25,000,000          5.521     02/15/24      24,719,222  
       53,940,000          5.340     04/23/24      53,940,000  
       9,367,000          5.422  (b)    04/25/24      9,168,701  
       14,960,000          5.490     07/15/24      14,960,000  
       15,015,000          5.520     07/15/24      15,015,000  
       18,430,000          5.500     07/19/24      18,430,000  
       18,900,000          5.620     07/30/24      18,900,000  
       18,045,000          5.550     08/12/24      18,045,000  
       20,005,000          5.620     08/26/24      20,005,000  
       3,810,000          5.245     10/25/24      3,638,516  
       3,810,000          5.243     10/31/24      3,635,565  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.060%)

  
       400,000          5.379  (a)    07/01/24      399,769  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.075%)

  
       700,000          5.400  (a)    03/01/24      699,878  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.115%)

  
       9,240,000          5.425  (a)    11/06/24      9,240,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.120%)

  
       8,885,000          5.430  (a)    01/03/25      8,885,000  
       20,870,000          5.430  (a)    04/17/25      20,870,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.125%)

  
       8,885,000          5.435  (a)    02/03/25      8,885,000  
       7,670,000          5.435  (a)    03/24/25      7,670,000  
       4,175,000          5.435  (a)    05/28/25      4,175,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.130%)

  
       20,440,000          5.440  (a)    05/09/25      20,440,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.135%)

  
       8,885,000          5.445  (a)    05/02/25      8,885,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.140%)

  
       10,435,000          5.450  (a)    08/25/25      10,435,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.150%)

  
       6,300,000          5.460  (a)    02/23/24      6,300,000  

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   11


FINANCIAL SQUARE FEDERAL INSTRUMENTS FUND

    

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

       Interest
Rate
   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Government Agency Obligations – (continued)

 

  $      9,420,000          5.460 %(a)    05/28/25    $            9,420,000  
       9,640,000          5.460  (a)    06/06/25      9,640,000  
       1,030,000          5.460  (a)    09/02/25      1,030,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.155%)

 

       8,455,000          5.465  (a)    07/08/25      8,455,000  
       11,800,000          5.465  (a)    08/21/25      11,800,000  
       7,855,000          5.465  (a)    08/22/25      7,855,000  
       7,325,000          5.465  (a)    09/26/25      7,325,000  
       5,230,000          5.465  (a)    11/14/25      5,230,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.160%)

 

       16,170,000          5.470  (a)    07/10/25      16,170,000  
       14,760,000          5.470  (a)    07/14/25      14,760,000  
       6,445,000          5.470  (a)    07/25/25      6,445,000  
       3,295,000          5.470  (a)    08/08/25      3,295,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.165%)

 

       8,545,000          5.475  (a)    01/17/25      8,545,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.190%)

 

       25,600,000          5.500  (a)    11/22/24      25,600,000  
 

 

 
 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS

   $ 792,766,222  
 

 

 
              
  U.S. Treasury Obligations – 89.7%

 

 

U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY + 0.169%)

 

       26,894,100          5.521  (a)    04/30/25      26,892,978  
 

United States Treasury Bills

 

       211,438,400          5.386     12/05/23      211,314,121  
       294,441,700          5.386     12/12/23      293,965,768  
       3,089,300          5.375     12/19/23      3,081,129  
       14,756,800          5.381     12/19/23      14,717,768  
       500,000,000          5.386     12/19/23      498,677,482  
       3,793,500          5.434     12/19/23      3,783,466  
       1,444,400          5.444     12/19/23      1,440,580  
       21,838,100          5.378     12/21/23      21,773,728  
       100,000,000          5.397     12/21/23      99,705,233  
       1,538,700          5.447     12/21/23      1,534,164  
       751,000          5.456     12/21/23      748,786  
       497,000          5.457     12/21/23      495,535  
       6,878,300          5.458     12/21/23      6,858,025  
       1,061,800          5.459     12/21/23      1,058,670  
       137,971,000          5.462     12/21/23      137,564,306  
       13,256,100          5.463     12/21/23      13,217,025  
       5,838,900          5.464     12/21/23      5,821,689  
       24,107,200          5.467     12/21/23      24,036,140  
       500,000,000          5.396     12/26/23      498,158,677  
       11,683,100          5.422     12/26/23      11,640,075  
       15,708,900          5.438     12/26/23      15,651,050  
       32,430,100          5.443     12/26/23      32,310,671  
       6,656,300          5.444     12/26/23      6,631,787  
       2,456,600          5.445     12/26/23      2,447,553  
       25,089,100          5.485     12/26/23      24,996,706  
       3,103,100          5.388     12/28/23      3,090,800  
       6,648,200          5.391     12/28/23      6,621,847  
       445,600          5.392     12/28/23      443,834  
       1,880,200          5.380     01/02/24      1,872,142  
       10,465,500          5.385     01/02/24      10,420,649  
       250,000,000          5.386  (b)    01/02/24      248,928,593  
       2,810,700          5.390     01/02/24      2,798,654  
       54,637,900          5.402     01/02/24      54,403,742  
   

Principal

Amount

       Interest
Rate
   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Treasury Obligations – (continued)

 

  $      10,585,900          5.403   01/02/24    $          10,540,533  
       20,934,800          5.408     01/02/24      20,845,081  
       2,513,800          5.501     01/02/24      2,503,027  
       7,090,700          5.381     01/04/24      7,055,213  
       300,000,000          5.391     01/04/24      298,498,602  
       7,463,200          5.482     01/04/24      7,425,849  
       16,063,500          5.483     01/04/24      15,983,108  
       16,156,200          5.486     01/04/24      16,075,344  
       4,402,500          5.488     01/04/24      4,380,467  
       32,312,400          5.489     01/04/24      32,150,687  
       13,000,000          5.493     01/04/24      12,934,939  
       15,433,500          5.495     01/04/24      15,356,261  
       150,000,000          5.392     01/11/24      149,097,146  
       1,462,500          5.387     01/16/24      1,452,598  
       22,046,000          5.393     01/16/24      21,896,737  
       18,014,000          5.501     01/16/24      17,892,036  
       1,335,300          5.386     01/23/24      1,324,906  
       4,718,900          5.387     01/23/24      4,682,166  
       7,312,700          5.391     01/23/24      7,255,775  
       9,174,200          5.393     01/23/24      9,102,785  
       963,900          5.500     01/23/24      956,397  
       5,138,600          5.506     01/23/24      5,098,599  
       2,601,700          5.456     01/25/24      2,580,590  
       113,724,700          5.457     01/25/24      112,801,947  
       2,347,200          5.458     01/25/24      2,328,155  
       1,470,500          5.459     01/25/24      1,458,569  
       14,519,300          5.460     01/25/24      14,401,492  
       2,818,600          5.462     01/25/24      2,795,730  
       9,107,500          5.517     01/30/24      9,026,367  
       13,472,700          5.452     02/01/24      13,349,210  
       3,112,000          5.462     02/01/24      3,083,476  
       90,000,000          5.473     02/01/24      89,175,062  
       1,143,100          5.515     02/06/24      1,131,714  
       387,900          5.519     02/06/24      384,036  
       5,478,700          5.520     02/06/24      5,424,129  
       25,000,000          5.522     02/06/24      24,750,983  
       828,300          5.525     02/06/24      820,050  
       15,416,900          5.526     02/06/24      15,263,337  
       11,417,800          5.421     02/08/24      11,302,361  
       8,464,400          5.510     02/13/24      8,371,289  
       6,368,100          5.511     02/13/24      6,298,049  
       9,471,000          5.517     02/13/24      9,366,816  
       468,900          5.521     02/13/24      463,742  
       65,000,000          5.527     02/13/24      64,284,982  
       2,380,400          5.405     02/15/24      2,353,967  
       42,927,300          5.522     02/20/24      42,410,330  
       40,000,000          5.527     02/20/24      39,518,283  
       421,100          5.428     02/22/24      415,959  
       6,213,900          5.501     02/22/24      6,138,044  
       40,000,000          5.516     02/22/24      39,511,700  
       4,116,400          5.472     02/27/24      4,062,738  
       1,658,000          5.499     02/27/24      1,636,386  
       4,301,300          5.501     02/27/24      4,245,228  
       60,000,800          5.506     02/27/24      59,218,625  
       1,924,500          5.508     02/27/24      1,899,412  
       5,541,000          5.404     02/29/24      5,467,011  
       60,391,800          5.590     02/29/24      59,585,392  
       65,289,800          5.527     03/05/24      64,369,758  
       7,028,800          5.522     03/07/24      6,928,425  

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE FEDERAL INSTRUMENTS FUND

    

    

 

    

 

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

       Interest
Rate
   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Treasury Obligations – (continued)

 

  $      4,056,500          5.452   03/12/24    $            3,995,843  
       12,427,800          5.463     03/12/24      12,241,967  
       2,379,100          5.501     03/21/24      2,340,182  
       68,179,000          5.537     03/21/24      67,063,716  
       1,155,600          5.541     03/21/24      1,136,697  
       1,571,500          5.542     03/21/24      1,545,793  
       2,352,500          5.552     03/21/24      2,314,017  
       9,838,700          5.553     03/21/24      9,677,757  
       3,928,800          5.557     03/21/24      3,864,532  
       805,600          5.558     03/21/24      792,422  
       251,300          5.570     03/21/24      247,189  
       1,069,900          5.552     03/28/24      1,051,261  
       25,000,000          5.553     03/28/24      24,564,465  
       17,822,100          5.580     04/04/24      17,491,649  
       7,857,900          5.558     04/11/24      7,704,479  
       2,132,800          5.566     04/11/24      2,091,158  
       2,666,000          5.571     04/11/24      2,613,948  
       59,420,900          5.564     04/25/24      58,137,656  
       36,691,700          5.558     05/02/24      35,862,101  
       581,800          5.480     05/09/24      568,214  
       10,946,100          5.483     05/09/24      10,690,490  
       902,500          5.490     05/09/24      881,425  
       7,232,300          5.494     05/09/24      7,063,413  
       13,793,400          5.421     10/31/24      13,137,837  
       2,817,800          5.432     10/31/24      2,683,878  
       4,448,800          5.452     10/31/24      4,237,361  
       26,000,000          5.506     10/31/24      24,764,291  
       100,000,000          5.282     11/29/24      95,010,166  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note

 

       912,700          5.182     11/15/24      875,186  
       968,100          5.243  (b)    11/15/24      928,309  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY -0.015%)

 

       31,630,000          5.334  (a)    01/31/24      31,632,421  
       116,547,900          5.336  (a)    01/31/24      116,556,821  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY -0.075%)

 

       185,816,000          5.277  (a)    04/30/24      185,791,500  
       91,691,700          5.278  (a)    04/30/24      91,679,610  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.037%)

 

       377,900          5.385  (a)    07/31/24      378,000  
       30,290,400          5.386  (a)    07/31/24      30,298,356  
       63,830,700          5.387     07/31/24      63,847,466  
       9,167,900          5.388  (a)    07/31/24      9,170,308  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.125%)

 

       54,542,000          5.482  (a)    07/31/25      54,491,955  
   

Principal

Amount

       Interest
Rate
   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Treasury Obligations – (continued)

 

 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY + 0.170%)

 

  $      1,136,900          5.520 %(a)    10/31/25    $            1,137,209  

 

 
 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS

   $ 4,686,796,021  

 

 
 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 104.8%

   $ 5,479,562,243  

 

 
 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (4.8)%

     (252,627,809)  

 

 
 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

   $ 5,226,934,434  

 

 

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

 

(a)

Variable or floating rate security. Except for floating rate notes (for which final maturity is disclosed), maturity date disclosed is the next interest reset date. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect on November 30, 2023.

(b)

All or a portion represents a forward commitment.

Interest rates represent either the stated coupon rate, annualized yield on date of purchase for discounted securities, or, for floating rate securities, the current reset rate, which is based upon current interest rate indices.

Maturity dates represent either the final legal maturity date on the security, the demand date for puttable securities, the date of the next interest rate reset for variable rate securities, or the prerefunded date for those types of securities.

 

Investment Abbreviations:
FEDL01    —US Federal Funds Effective Rate
MMY    —Money Market Yield
Prime    —Federal Reserve Bank Prime Loan Rate US
SOFR    —Secured Overnight Financing Rate
T-Bill    —Treasury Bill

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE GOVERNMENT FUND

 

Schedule of Investments

 

November 30, 2023

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Government Agency Obligations - 21.3%

 

 

Federal Farm Credit Bank

 

  $      51,700,000          4.947   01/12/24    $            51,419,528  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (FEDL01 + 0.075%)

 

       167,600,000          5.412  (a)    09/13/24      167,503,320  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (FEDL01 + 0.130%)

 

       287,741,000          5.460 (a)    02/22/24      287,735,226  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (FEDL01 + 0.140%)

 

       90,900,000          5.470  (a)    09/17/24      90,899,293  
       27,300,000          5.472  (a)    11/14/24      27,294,924  
       74,722,000          5.473  (a)    05/19/25      74,688,003  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (FEDL01 + 0.150%)

 

       109,580,000          5.480  (a)    09/26/25      109,580,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (FEDL01 + 0.155%)

 

       186,332,000          5.485  (a)    06/27/25      186,332,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (Prime Rate - 3.000%)

 

       238,216,000          5.501  (a)    03/22/24      238,201,619  
       143,475,000          5.501  (a)    01/24/25      143,467,202  
       166,149,000          5.500  (a)    04/21/25      166,149,000  
       213,491,000          5.500  (a)    07/28/25      213,491,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (Prime Rate - 3.005%)

 

       195,115,000          5.495  (a)    02/10/25      195,108,246  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (Prime Rate - 3.020%)

 

       163,282,000          5.480  (a)    09/08/25      163,282,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (Prime Rate - 3.040%)

 

       164,446,000          5.460  (a)    06/18/25      164,446,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.060%)

 

       60,700,000          5.377  (a)    04/29/24      60,677,709  
       58,700,000          5.379  (a)    07/22/24      58,662,844  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.110%)

 

       481,116,000          5.420  (a)    03/11/25      481,116,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.125%)

 

       290,032,000          5.435  (a)    02/04/25      290,032,000  
       96,978,000          5.435  (a)    02/10/25      96,978,000  
       544,911,000          5.435  (a)    03/24/25      544,911,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.135%)

 

       166,002,000          5.445  (a)    04/29/25      166,013,012  
       85,373,000          5.445  (a)    06/03/25      85,373,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.140%)

 

       236,728,000          5.452  (a)    11/26/24      236,660,791  
       213,054,000          5.453  (a)    11/26/24      212,993,512  
       270,838,000          5.450  (a)    08/22/25      270,838,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.145%)

 

       228,256,000          5.455  (a)    04/28/25      228,256,000  
       71,945,000          5.455  (a)    06/27/25      71,945,000  
       114,262,000          5.455  (a)    07/30/25      114,262,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.150%)

 

       146,709,000          5.470  (a)    01/03/25      146,709,000  
       95,369,000          5.460  (a)    02/14/25      95,369,000  
       170,305,000          5.460  (a)    05/27/25      170,305,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.155%)

 

       274,700,000          5.465  (a)    04/05/24      274,698,138  
       308,444,000          5.465  (a)    02/10/25      308,444,000  
       214,179,000          5.466  (a)    09/15/25      214,159,838  
       427,573,000          5.465  (a)    11/14/25      427,573,000  
       323,104,000          5.465  (a)    11/28/25      323,104,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.160%)

 

       57,378,000          5.470  (a)    01/30/25      57,378,000  
       95,251,000          5.470  (a)    04/10/25      95,251,000  
       237,642,000          5.470  (a)    07/21/25      237,642,000  
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Government Agency Obligations– (continued)

 

  $      358,327,000          5.470 % (a)    08/04/25    $ 358,327,000  
       75,887,000          5.470  (a)    10/27/25                 75,887,000  
       156,520,000          5.470  (a)    11/03/25      156,520,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.165%)

 

       548,600,000          5.475  (a)    06/27/24      548,587,720  
       433,213,000          5.475  (a)    02/06/25      433,213,000  
       522,917,000          5.475  (a)    08/14/25      522,917,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.170%)

 

       234,191,000          5.480  (a)    01/23/25      234,191,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.180%)

 

       552,793,000          5.490  (a)    10/16/24      552,793,000  
       287,975,000          5.488  (a)    12/19/24      287,998,925  
       280,910,000          5.490  (a)    12/19/24      280,933,339  
       292,500,000          5.490  (a)    01/03/25      292,500,000  
       661,650,000          5.490  (a)    01/17/25      661,650,000  
       573,783,000          5.490  (a)    03/07/25      573,783,000  
       77,958,000          5.487  (a)    04/28/25      77,987,840  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.190%)

 

       304,200,000          5.500  (a)    11/25/24      304,200,000  
       680,000,000          5.500  (a)    12/27/24      680,000,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.195%)

 

       215,599,000          5.505  (a)    06/02/25      215,599,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp. (SOFR + 0.115%)

 

       107,032,000          5.505  (a)    12/03/24      107,032,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp. (SOFR + 0.200%)

 

       46,034,000          5.590  (a)    12/05/24      46,064,258  
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation (SOFR + 0.155%)

 

       247,079,000          5.465  (a)(b)    12/01/25      247,079,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank

 

       187,440,000          4.945     01/12/24      186,423,138  
       470,785,000          5.059     02/06/24      466,618,602  
       8,181,000          5.060     02/06/24      8,108,598  
       512,088,000          5.070     02/06/24      507,556,075  
       475,850,000          5.092     02/08/24      471,490,421  
       241,836,000          5.093     02/09/24      239,588,269  
       2,267,585,000          5.340     04/23/24      2,267,585,000  
       226,479,000          5.422  (b)    04/25/24      221,684,440  
       2,583,695,000          5.330     04/26/24      2,583,695,000  
       2,439,065,000          5.340     04/26/24      2,439,065,000  
       1,658,135,000          5.370     05/21/24      1,658,135,000  
       868,035,000          5.300     05/22/24      868,035,000  
       1,780,020,000          5.360     06/11/24      1,780,020,000  
       1,112,490,000          5.375     06/11/24      1,112,490,000  
       761,655,000          5.490     07/15/24      761,655,000  
       764,395,000          5.520     07/15/24      764,395,000  
       938,830,000          5.500     07/19/24      938,830,000  
       946,400,000          5.620     07/30/24      946,400,000  
       876,525,000          5.550     08/12/24      876,525,000  
       880,830,000          5.620     08/26/24      880,830,000  
       174,220,000          5.245     10/25/24      166,378,527  
       174,220,000          5.243     10/31/24      166,243,628  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.060%)

 

       26,400,000          5.379  (a)    07/01/24      26,384,727  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.075%)

 

       53,900,000          5.400  (a)    03/01/24      53,890,624  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.115%)

 

       469,010,000          5.425  (a)    11/06/24      469,010,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.120%)

 

       467,075,000          5.430  (a)    01/03/25      467,075,000  

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE GOVERNMENT FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Government Agency Obligations– (continued)

 

  $      950,320,000          5.430 % (a)    04/17/25    $ 950,320,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.125%)

 

       467,075,000          5.435  (a)    02/03/25      467,075,000  
       375,800,000          5.435  (a)    03/24/25      375,800,000  
       190,065,000          5.435  (a)    05/28/25      190,065,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.130%)

 

       949,450,000          5.440  (a)    05/09/25      949,450,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.135%)

 

       467,075,000          5.445  (a)    05/02/25      467,075,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.140%)

 

       475,155,000          5.450  (a)    08/25/25      475,155,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.150%)

 

       456,300,000          5.460  (a)    02/23/24      456,300,000  
       559,000,000          5.460  (a)    05/28/25      559,000,000  
       472,510,000          5.460  (a)    06/06/25      472,510,000  
       47,420,000          5.460  (a)    09/02/25                 47,420,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.155%)

 

       466,690,000          5.465  (a)    07/08/25      466,690,000  
  700,510,000

 

       5.465  (a)    08/21/25      700,510,000  
       466,460,000          5.465  (a)    08/22/25      466,460,000  
       331,880,000          5.465  (a)    09/26/25      331,880,000  
       236,870,000          5.465  (a)    11/14/25      236,870,000  
       1,485,170,000          5.465  (a)    11/17/25      1,485,170,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.160%)

 

       496,000,000          5.470  (a)    02/03/25      496,000,000  
       794,790,000          5.470  (a)    07/10/25      794,790,000  
       713,815,000          5.470  (a)    07/14/25      713,815,000  
       300,265,000          5.470  (a)    07/25/25      300,265,000  
       182,005,000          5.470  (a)    08/08/25      182,005,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.165%)

 

       476,015,000          5.475  (a)    01/17/25      476,015,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.190%)

 

       1,817,300,000          5.500  (a)    11/22/24      1,817,300,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

 

       866,947,000          5.400     06/11/24      866,947,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

 

       866,947,000          5.380     06/12/24      866,947,000  
 

Federal National Mortgage Association

 

       925,278,000          5.505     07/26/24      925,278,000  
       970,247,000          5.600     07/31/24      970,247,000  
 

U.S. International Development Finance Corp. (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill + 0.000%)

 

       23,450,000          5.540  (a)    06/15/25      23,450,000  
       22,756,812          5.540  (a)    07/15/25      22,756,812  
       921,053          5.550  (a)    08/15/25      921,053  
       7,578,948          5.540  (a)    09/15/25      7,578,948  
       1,100,000          5.550  (a)    05/15/26      1,100,000  
       43,450,000          5.550  (a)    07/09/26      43,450,000  
       31,490,000          5.540  (a)    09/15/26      31,490,000  
       20,249,999          5.540  (a)    12/15/26      20,249,999  
       8,125,000          5.500  (a)    01/20/27      8,125,000  
       13,122,554          5.540  (a)    06/20/27      13,122,554  
       7          5.593  (a)    06/20/27      7  
       22,285,712          5.540  (a)    09/20/27      22,285,712  
       27,387,473          5.540  (a)    02/15/28      27,387,473  
       27,038,462          5.540  (a)    06/20/28      27,038,462  
       38,241,364          5.540  (a)    11/15/28      38,241,364  
       34,811,321          5.550  (a)    01/15/30      34,811,321  
       49,585,714          5.540  (a)    03/15/30      49,585,714  
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Government Agency Obligations– (continued)

 

  $      28,000,000          5.540 % (a)    10/15/30    $ 28,000,000  
       10,333,333          5.540  (a)    08/15/31                 10,333,333  
       13,175,880          5.550  (a)    09/02/31      13,175,880  
       37,555,660          5.550  (a)    09/30/31      37,555,660  
       23,023,257          5.550  (a)    12/20/31      23,023,257  
       37,913,933          5.540  (a)    12/15/33      37,913,933  
       6,084,536          5.550  (a)    12/15/33      6,084,536  
       15,512,400          5.500  (a)    01/20/35      15,512,400  
       17,434,000          5.550  (a)    04/20/35      17,434,000  
       3,294,146          5.540  (a)    09/20/38      3,294,146  
       37,727,847          5.540  (a)    07/07/40      37,727,847  
 

 

 
  TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS

 

     $ 53,643,332,747  
 

 

 
              
  U.S. Treasury Obligations - 22.5%

 

 

United States Treasury Bills

 

       821,510,000          5.386     12/05/23      821,027,135  
       1,389,391,600          5.407     12/07/23      1,388,164,305  
       259,480,100          5.381     12/12/23      259,053,205  
       24,654,400          5.381     12/19/23      24,588,928  
       81,409,900          5.434     12/19/23      81,193,709  
       24,182,100          5.444     12/19/23      24,117,882  
       3,396,366,300          5.397     12/21/23      3,386,361,414  
       25,756,700          5.447     12/21/23      25,680,827  
       12,571,400          5.456     12/21/23      12,534,368  
       19,859,500          5.457     12/21/23      19,800,999  
       215,679,100          5.458     12/21/23      215,043,761  
       17,773,300          5.459     12/21/23      17,720,944  
       1,608,763,900          5.462     12/21/23      1,604,024,865  
       268,433,900          5.463     12/21/23      267,643,158  
       200,603,400          5.464     12/21/23      200,012,470  
       402,441,900          5.467     12/21/23      401,256,402  
       77,928,900          5.438     12/26/23      77,641,013  
       247,360,100          5.443     12/26/23      246,446,296  
       33,021,100          5.444     12/26/23      32,899,112  
       24,003,300          5.445     12/26/23      23,914,626  
       146,210,700          5.449     12/26/23      145,670,564  
       677,151,200          5.485     12/26/23      674,649,650  
       4,390,121,000          5.386  (b)    01/02/24      4,371,586,420  
       140,957,900          5.408     01/02/24      140,362,792  
       825,758,900          5.418     01/02/24      822,272,642  
       1,088,365,800          5.391     01/04/24      1,082,930,260  
       21,239,100          5.493     01/04/24      21,133,027  
       33,098,400          5.495     01/04/24      32,933,099  
       5,445,931,600          5.392     01/11/24      5,413,152,404  
       60,859,800          5.387     01/23/24      60,384,628  
       55,264,900          5.511     01/23/24      54,833,411  
       1,505,281,700          5.457     01/25/24      1,493,069,020  
       33,455,000          5.458     01/25/24      33,183,572  
       26,747,100          5.459     01/25/24      26,530,095  
       15,248,600          5.460     01/25/24      15,124,885  
       75,829,700          5.462     01/25/24      75,214,477  
       2,567,731,900          5.473     02/01/24      2,544,183,653  
       41,219,000          5.515     02/06/24      40,808,525  
       7,055,900          5.519     02/06/24      6,985,635  
       61,607,100          5.520     02/06/24      60,993,593  
       1,009,725,100          5.522     02/06/24      999,669,870  
       98,913,700          5.525     02/06/24      97,928,679  
       85,769,000          5.526     02/06/24      84,914,879  

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE GOVERNMENT FUND

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Treasury Obligations– (continued)

 

  $      372,100          5.427   02/08/24    $ 368,334  
       2,983,589,100          5.527     02/13/24      2,950,747,243  
       1,955,324,800          5.506     02/27/24      1,929,824,725  
       79,212,800          5.508     02/27/24      78,179,758  
       2,420,385,000          5.590     02/29/24      2,388,012,353  
       2,398,841,400          5.527     03/05/24      2,365,037,720  
       18,609,100          5.453     03/12/24      18,330,722  
       673,817,600          5.463     03/12/24      663,737,802  
       148,446,800          5.501     03/21/24      146,019,729  
       2,114,647,100          5.537     03/21/24      2,080,073,106  
       47,627,000          5.541     03/21/24      46,848,309  
       19,554,300          5.542     03/21/24      19,234,592  
       29,271,800          5.552     03/21/24      28,793,213  
       122,422,600          5.553     03/21/24      120,421,019  
       48,886,000          5.557     03/21/24                 48,086,725  
       10,023,700          5.558     03/21/24      9,859,815  
       11,683,300          5.570     03/21/24      11,492,281  
       144,939,200          5.442     03/26/24      142,482,642  
       691,573,300          5.553     03/28/24      679,525,132  
       600,658,100          5.580     04/04/24      589,520,896  
       203,248,900          5.558     04/11/24      199,278,519  
       133,081,700          5.566     04/11/24      130,482,005  
       166,352,200          5.571     04/11/24      163,102,580  
       1,436,730,800          5.564     04/25/24      1,405,703,405  
       1,365,572,900          5.558     05/02/24      1,334,697,292  
       21,651,900          5.480     05/09/24      21,146,284  
       316,562,100          5.483     05/09/24      309,169,733  
       33,588,300          5.490     05/09/24      32,803,945  
       211,942,400          5.494     05/09/24      206,993,115  
       632,910,600          5.421     10/31/24      602,830,593  
       129,078,500          5.432     10/31/24      122,943,855  
       203,790,700          5.452     10/31/24      194,105,247  
       1,186,000,000          5.506     10/31/24      1,129,633,607  
       4,550,000,000          5.282     11/29/24      4,322,962,568  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note

 

       41,732,000          5.182     11/15/24      40,016,727  
       44,270,700          5.243  (b)    11/15/24      42,451,082  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.125%)

 

       2,534,936,500          5.482  (a)    07/31/25      2,532,610,558  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.169%)

 

       1,596,588,700          5.521  (a)    04/30/25      1,596,522,103  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.170%)

 

       73,110,400          5.520  (a)    10/31/25      73,130,032  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMYl +0.037%)

 

       456,294,200          5.388  (a)    07/31/24      456,333,796  
 

 

 
  TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS

 

     $ 56,661,154,361  
 

 

 
              
  Repurchase Agreements(c) - 55.7%

 

 

Banco Santander, S.A.

 

       140,000,000          5.300     12/01/23    $ 140,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $140,020,611

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.000% to 5.500%, due 03/01/39 to 01/01/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $144,221,227.

 

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Banco Santander, S.A. – (continued)

 

  $      400,000,000          5.310   12/01/23    $ 400,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $400,059,000

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.875% to 2.875%, due 02/15/41 to 08/15/45, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 0.500%, due 04/15/25 to 01/15/28 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.375% to 3.750%, due 06/30/24 to 11/15/31. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $408,060,205.

 

       500,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 500,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $500,073,750

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.500%to 6.000%, due 02/01/29 to 04/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 6.000%, due 02/01/42 to 01/01/57. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $515,075,963.

 

       800,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 800,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $800,118,000

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.000%, due 12/07/23 to 11/29/24, U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.250% to 7.625%, due 02/15/25 to 02/15/52, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 0.750%, due 10/15/26 to 07/15/28 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375% to 5.000%, due 06/30/24 to 11/15/33. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $816,120,415.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Bank of America, National Association

 

       500,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 500,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $500,073,889

 

 

Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000% to 3.500%, due 08/01/42 to 02/01/47. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $515,000,001.

 

       1,731,000,000          5.690     04/17/24    $ 1,731,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,781,067,732

 

 

Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.000% to 4.000%, due 01/01/42 to 07/01/48. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,782,929,997.

 

       742,000,000          5.660     04/19/24    $          742,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $763,231,918

 

 

Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 3.500%, due 11/01/42 to 10/01/51. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $764,260,002.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Bank of Montreal

 

       500,000,000          5.260     12/01/23    $ 500,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $500,073,056

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125% to 3.875%, due 08/15/40 to 05/15/53 and U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 2.375%, due 07/15/24 to 07/15/32. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $510,000,095.

 

       200,000,000          5.300     12/01/23    $ 200,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $200,029,444

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875% to 4.375%, due 12/31/24 to 05/15/28. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $204,000,022.

 

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE GOVERNMENT FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Bank of Montreal – (continued)

 

  $      250,000,000          5.310   12/01/23    $ 250,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $250,036,875

 

 

Collateralized by Government National Mortgage Association, 5.000% to 7.000%, due 01/20/53 to 11/20/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $257,500,002.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Barclays Bank PLC

 

       520,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $          520,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $520,076,700

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 4.500%, due 08/15/39 and a U.S. Treasury Note, 1.500%, due 11/30/28. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $530,478,237.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Barclays Capital, Inc.

 

       5,024,510          5.330     12/01/23    $ 5,024,510  
 

Maturity Value: $5,025,254

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 1.875%, due 02/28/27. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $5,125,000.

 

       394,607,843          5.330     12/01/23    $ 394,607,843  
 

Maturity Value: $394,666,267

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 4.000%, due 12/15/25. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $402,500,000.

 

       466,911,765          5.330     12/01/23    $ 466,911,765  
 

Maturity Value: $466,980,893

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 2.750%, due 04/30/27. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $476,250,000.

 

       483,455,883          5.330     12/01/23    $ 483,455,882  
 

Maturity Value: $483,527,461

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 3.500%, due 09/15/25. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $493,125,000.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

BNP Paribas

 

       316,400,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 316,400,000  
 

Maturity Value: $316,446,757

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.000%, due 07/11/24, U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125% to 4.750%, due 05/15/40 to 11/15/53, U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, 5.336% to 5.491%, due 01/31/24 to 10/31/24, a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, 1.000%, due 02/15/49, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 1.125%, due 04/15/24 to 01/15/33, U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 11/15/29 to 05/15/38, U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.500% to 4.000%, due 04/30/24 to 02/29/28 and a U.S. Treasury Principal-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 05/15/43. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $322,728,001.

 

       1,349,999,996          5.330     12/01/23    $ 1,349,999,996  
 

Maturity Value: $1,350,199,871

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 4.375%, due 11/30/28. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,376,999,996.

 

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

BNP Paribas – (continued)

 

  $      942,700,000          5.490   02/29/24    $ 942,700,000  
 

Maturity Value: $969,008,400

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.000% to 6.000%, due 07/01/24 to 11/01/53, Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.500% to 6.500%, due 06/01/26 to 11/01/53, Government National Mortgage Association, 2.500% to 7.000%, due 01/15/33 to 09/20/53, U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.000%, due 12/12/23 to 09/05/24, U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.375% to 6.875%,due 08/15/25 to 11/15/52, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bonds, 0.875% to 3.875%, due 04/15/29 to 02/15/47, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 0.625%, due 01/15/24 to 01/15/30, U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 08/15/24 to 05/15/49, U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.125% to 4.625%, due 01/15/24 to 05/15/32 and U.S. Treasury Principal-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%,due 02/15/36 to 08/15/45. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $963,009,181.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

BofA Securities, Inc.

 

       400,000,000          5.250     12/01/23    $          400,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $400,058,334

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125% to 2.375%, due 05/15/40 to 05/15/51, a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, 1.000%, due 02/15/46, U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.750% to 4.125%,due 01/31/29 to 08/31/30 and a U.S. Treasury Principal-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 11/15/46. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $408,000,005.

 

       100,000,000          5.300     12/01/23    $ 100,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $100,014,722

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Principal-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 05/15/51. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $102,000,008.

 

       150,000,000          5.300     12/01/23    $ 150,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $150,022,083

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 6.375%, due 08/15/27 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.625% to 3.750%, due 04/15/26 to 03/31/27. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $153,000,046.

 

       500,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 500,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $500,073,889

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.310%, due 11/15/24, Government National Mortgage Association, 3.000% to 7.500%, due 03/20/26 to 11/20/53 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.250% to 3.875%, due 06/30/29 to 08/15/33. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $510,117,345.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

 

       200,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 200,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $200,029,556

 

 

Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 6.500%, due 11/01/51 to 05/01/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $205,999,999.

 

 

 

 

 

        

 

 

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


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Citibank, National Association

 

  $      1,000,000,000          5.330   12/11/23    $ 1,000,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,276,271,750

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.500% to 5.680%, due 12/01/23 to 04/24/34, Federal Farm Credit Bank discount note, 0.000%, due 03/12/24, Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.375% to 5.625%, due 12/08/23 to 03/14/36, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.000% to 7.500%, due 12/04/23 to 12/01/53, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 09/15/25 to 03/15/31, Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.000% to 7.500%, due 02/05/24 to 12/01/53, Government National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 7.000%, due 07/15/28 to 11/20/53, Tennessee Valley Authority, 0.000%, due 09/15/31 to 03/15/36, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bonds, 2.375% to 3.875%, due 01/15/27 to 04/15/29 and a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note, 0.125%, due 10/15/26. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,020,000,007.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

 

       800,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 800,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $800,118,000

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 5.500%, due 08/15/28 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.000% to 4.375%, due 05/31/28 to 08/31/28. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $816,000,069.

 

       1,229,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 1,229,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,229,181,277

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.000%, due 02/08/24 to 05/23/24 and a U.S. Treasury Note, 3.125%, due 08/15/25. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,253,580,004.

 

       1,900,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 1,900,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,900,280,250

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, 3.625%, due 04/15/28, a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note, 1.250%, due 04/15/28 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.750% to 4.000%, due 01/31/28 to 05/31/28. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,938,000,048.

 

       3,700,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 3,700,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $3,700,545,750

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 6.125% to 6.375%, due 08/15/27 to 11/15/27, a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, 1.750%, due 01/15/28, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.375% to 1.625%, due 07/15/27 to 01/15/28 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375% to 4.125%, due 04/30/27 to 02/29/28. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $3,774,000,033.

 

       850,000,000          5.320     12/05/23    $          850,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $850,879,278

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, 3.625%, due 04/15/28 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.250% to 4.000%, due 04/30/28 to 06/30/28. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $867,000,054.

 

 

 

 

 
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

 

  $      150,000,000          5.260   12/01/23    $ 150,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $150,021,917

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.875% to 6.750%, due 08/15/26 to 02/15/49, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bonds, 0.125% to 3.375%, due 01/15/27 to 02/15/52, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125%, due 07/15/24 to 10/15/26, U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 02/15/32 to 08/15/36 and a U.S. Treasury Principal-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 02/15/43. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $152,999,999.

 

       400,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 400,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $400,059,000

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 1.625%, due 04/15/26 to 01/15/32 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.750% to 5.000%, due 04/30/25 to 08/15/33. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $408,000,091.

 

       800,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $          800,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $800,118,000

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 1.625%, due 04/15/25 to 01/15/32 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375% to 5.000%, due 12/31/24 to 08/15/33. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $816,000,011.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc.

 

       3,000,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 3,000,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $3,000,443,333

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Farm Credit Bank, 4.875% to 5.790%, due 11/13/25 to 11/13/26, Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.000%, due 05/29/24, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1.000% to 7.000%, due 08/11/28 to 12/01/53, Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.000% to 7.500%, due 03/01/28 to 12/01/53, Government National Mortgage Association, 0.000% to 7.000%, due 10/15/32 to 11/20/53, U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.000%, due 01/04/24 to 11/29/24, U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.250% to 5.375%, due 02/15/31 to 05/15/53, a U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Note, 5.276%, due 04/30/24, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.750% to 1.625%, due 10/15/27 to 07/15/33, U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.250% to 4.875%, due 01/31/24 to 10/31/30 and U.S. Treasury Principal-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 11/15/39 to 05/15/44. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $3,087,994,403.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.

 

       850,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 850,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $850,125,611

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.750% to 4.375%, due 11/30/28 to 08/15/32. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $867,000,058.

 

       2,450,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 2,450,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $2,450,362,056

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.250% to 4.625%, due 06/30/24 to 08/15/33. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $2,499,000,005.

 

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE GOVERNMENT FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. – (continued)

 

  $      4,500,000,000          5.320   12/01/23    $ 4,500,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $4,500,665,000

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Farm Credit Bank, 2.080% to 6.100%, due 02/09/29 to 07/27/33, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 6.000% to 6.500%, due 10/01/53 to 11/01/53, U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.000%, due 12/05/23 to 11/29/24, U.S. Treasury Bonds, 6.000% to 6.750%, due 02/15/26 to 08/15/26, U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, 5.276% to 5.551%, due 01/31/24 to 10/31/25, a U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 11/15/29 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.250% to 5.000%, due 12/31/23 to 11/15/33. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, and cash was $4,586,492,897.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

 

       31,600,000,000          5.300     12/01/23    $ 31,600,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $31,604,652,222

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.875% to 6.125%, due 11/15/27 to 05/15/52 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.625% to 4.125%, due 03/31/27 to 11/15/32. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $31,604,652,266.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corporation

 

       800,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 800,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $800,118,000

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.000% to 4.000%, due 11/15/42 to 11/15/44 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.125% to 3.375%, due 02/15/43 to 05/15/44. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $816,000,064.

 

       850,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $          850,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $850,125,375

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.000%, due 02/29/24. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $867,000,000.

 

       1,650,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 1,650,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,650,243,375

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, 2.000% to 4.000%, due 11/15/42 to 05/15/53 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.875% to 3.125%, due 02/15/47 to 02/15/51. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,683,000,083.

 

       1,650,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 1,650,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,650,243,375

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.875%, due 11/30/29 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.125% to 4.375%, due 08/31/29 to 11/30/30. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,683,000,050.

 

       2,390,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 2,390,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $2,390,352,525

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.000%, due 05/30/24 to 11/29/24 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.125% to 1.750%, due 07/15/24 to 09/15/24. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $2,437,800,000.

 

       2,400,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 2,400,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $2,400,354,000

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.375%, due 08/15/42 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875% to 4.625%, due 03/15/26 to 05/31/29. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $2,448,000,002.

 

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corporation – (continued)

 

  $      5,900,000,000          5.310   12/01/23    $ 5,900,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $5,900,870,250

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125% to 4.500%, due 05/15/38 to 02/15/42 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875% to 4.750%, due 08/15/33 to 05/15/42. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $6,018,000,000.

 

       8,000,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 8,000,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $8,001,180,000

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.375% to 4.750%, due 05/15/40 to 11/15/53, a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, 1.750%, due 01/15/28 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.875% to 4.875%, due 10/31/28 to 08/15/33. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $8,160,000,081.

 

       562,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 562,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $562,083,051

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.625% to 3.875%, due 04/30/25 to 05/15/30. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $573,240,000.

 

       785,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $          785,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $785,116,006

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.000%, due 11/29/24. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $800,700,000.

 

       3,050,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 3,050,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $3,050,450,722

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1.500% to 7.000%, due 01/01/27 to 11/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.000% to 8.000%, due 11/01/53 to 01/01/59. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $3,111,000,008.

 

       575,000,000          5.340     12/01/23    $ 575,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $575,085,292

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625% to 4.625%, due 11/15/26 to 08/15/33. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $586,500,000.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

HSBC Bank PLC

 

       85,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 85,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $85,012,538

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.625% to 4.000%, due 11/15/42 to 05/15/53, a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, 3.875%, due 04/15/29, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 0.500%, due 04/15/24 to 04/15/25, a U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 11/15/27 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.250% to 3.875%, due 06/15/24 to 11/15/30. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $86,712,881.

 

       1,650,000,000          5.320     12/04/23    $ 1,650,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,651,706,833

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125% to 3.750%, due 05/15/40 to 08/15/52, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bonds, 1.000% to 2.375%, due 01/15/25 to 02/15/49, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 0.625%, due 04/15/25 to 07/15/32, a U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 11/15/27 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.250% to 4.500%, due 05/15/24 to 08/15/32. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,683,994,858.

 

 

        

 

 

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


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

HSBC Bank PLC – (continued)

 

  $      850,000,000          5.330   12/11/23    $ 850,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $860,319,475

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.250% to 4.000%, due 05/15/41 to 02/15/53, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bonds, 0.625% to 3.875%, due 01/15/29 to 02/15/43, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 0.500%, due 01/15/25 to 07/15/31, a U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 11/15/27 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.250% to 4.125%, due 05/15/24 to 11/15/32. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $867,128,413.

 

       850,000,000          5.330     12/11/23    $          850,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $860,193,628

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125% to 4.000%, due 05/15/40 to 08/15/52, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bonds, 0.625% to 3.875%, due 04/15/29 to 02/15/48, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.250% to 1.625%, due 01/15/25 to 07/15/32 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.750% to 4.125%, due 11/15/24 to 11/15/32. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $867,128,396.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.

 

       100,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 100,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $100,014,778

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Farm Credit Bank, 1.730% to 3.700%, due 09/10/35 to 03/24/42, Federal Home Loan Bank, 3.950% to 5.000%, due 09/28/33 to 05/26/37, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000% to 5.500%, due 01/01/33 to 05/01/53, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 07/15/29, Federal National Mortgage Association Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 11/15/26 to 05/15/28, Government National Mortgage Association, 7.000%, due 10/20/53, Tennessee Valley Authority, 0.000%, due 06/15/35 to 01/15/38, U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.000%, due 01/04/24 to 10/31/24, U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.000% to 3.125%, due 02/15/42 to 08/15/51 and a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, 0.750%, due 02/15/42. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $102,266,854.

 

       1,250,000,000          5.330     12/11/23    $ 1,250,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,462,089,647

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Farm Credit Bank, 2.780% to 3.360%, due 12/01/36 to 04/25/39, Federal Home Loan Bank, 3.375%, due 03/12/38, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.375% to 7.500%, due 09/23/25 to 12/01/53, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 07/15/32, Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.750% to 2.625%, due 09/06/24 to 01/01/51, Federal National Mortgage Association Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 10/08/27 to 11/15/30, U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.750% to 6.375%, due 08/15/27 to 08/15/41, a U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Note, 5.521%, due 10/31/25, a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, 1.750%, due 01/15/28, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 2.375%, due 07/15/25 to 10/15/28 and a U.S. Treasury Note, 0.750%, due 01/31/28. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,277,611,934.

 

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

HSBC Securities (USA), Inc. – (continued)

 

  $      2,000,000,000          5.330   12/11/23    $ 2,000,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $2,012,436,670

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Farm Credit Bank, 0.500% to 5.060%, due 07/26/24 to 08/24/46, Federal Home Loan Bank, 1.600% to 5.900%, due 05/14/30 to 09/25/45, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.000% to 7.500%, due 08/28/25 to 12/01/53, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 01/15/25 to 03/15/31, Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.000% to 7.000%, due 07/02/24 to 11/01/53, Federal National Mortgage Association Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 05/15/24 to 07/15/37, a U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.000%, due 04/25/24, U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.750% to 7.625%, due 02/15/25 to 11/15/52, a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, 1.000%, due 02/15/46, a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note, 0.125%, due 01/15/32, U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.500% to 4.375%, due 12/31/26 to 11/30/28 and U.S. Treasury Principal-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 02/15/25 to 05/15/52. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $2,050,200,095.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Ing Financial Markets LLC

 

       300,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 300,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $300,044,333

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.500% to 6.500%, due 01/01/38 to 11/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.500% to 6.500%, due 10/01/29 to 08/01/56. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $306,000,004.

 

       400,000,000          5.320     12/06/23    $          400,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $400,413,778

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000% to 6.000%, due 07/01/36 to 09/01/53, Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.500% to 6.500%, due 07/01/33 to 01/01/57 and a U.S. Treasury Note, 0.750%, due 05/31/26. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $408,000,025.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

 

       11,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 11,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $11,001,622

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.000%, due 10/03/24. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $11,221,671.

 

       500,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 500,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $500,073,750

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.750% to 4.875%, due 08/31/25 to 09/15/26. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $510,075,251.

 

       1,000,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 1,000,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,000,147,500

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375% to 4.625%, due 01/15/25 to 07/31/28. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,020,150,490.

 

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE GOVERNMENT FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC – (continued)

 

  $      500,000,000          5.320   12/01/23    $ 500,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $500,073,889

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000% to 6.500%, due 03/01/26 to 08/01/48 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.500% to 7.000%, due 10/01/30 to 09/01/57. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $515,076,108.

 

       600,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $          600,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $600,088,667

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Bank, 3.930% to 4.000%, due 06/06/33 to 07/11/33, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.000%, due 12/11/25 to 12/17/29, Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.500% to 6.500%, due 08/01/52 to 11/01/53 and Government National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 8.500%, due 02/20/25 to 11/20/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $617,219,147.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Joint Account I

 

       2,334,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 2,334,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $2,334,344,265

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Joint Account III

 

       1,437,900,000          5.316     12/01/23    $ 1,437,900,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,438,112,317

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Mizuho Securities USA LLC

 

       100,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 100,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $100,014,778

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 1.375%, due 10/31/28. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $102,000,085.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Morgan Stanley Securities LLC

 

       9,460,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 9,460,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $9,461,395,350

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1.500% to 7.500%, due 12/01/31 to 12/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.500% to 7.500%, due 07/01/24 to 06/01/62. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $9,649,200,002.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

MUFG Securities Americas, Inc.

 

       505,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 505,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $505,074,628

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.500% to 6.000%, due 09/01/24 to 10/01/53, Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 6.500%, due 01/01/24 to 11/01/53 and Government National Mortgage Association, 1.500% to 7.500%, due 10/15/27 to 11/20/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $520,150,005.

 

 

 

 
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Natixis-New York Branch

 

  $      1,025,000,000          5.310   12/01/23    $ 1,025,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,025,151,188

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125% to 6.375%, due 08/15/27 to 11/15/53, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bonds, 0.125% to 3.625%, due 04/15/28 to 02/15/51, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 0.625%, due 01/15/24 to 07/15/32, U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 11/15/28 to 05/15/29 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.750% to 5.000%, due 02/28/25 to 09/30/30. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,045,500,017.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Nomura Securities International, Inc.

 

       5,500,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 5,500,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $5,500,812,778

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Farm Credit Bank, 2.625% to 5.505%, due 05/16/24 to 07/05/29, Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.375% to 5.800%, due 10/29/24 to 09/18/28, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.000% to 6.250%, due 01/24/25 to 11/15/38, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 01/15/31 to 07/15/32, Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.000% to 6.625%, due 01/24/24 to 07/15/37, Federal National Mortgage Association Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 05/29/26 to 07/15/37, Tennessee Valley Authority, 0.000% to 7.125%, due 05/15/25 to 09/15/65, U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.000%, due 02/15/24 to 11/29/24, U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.250% to 4.750%, due 02/15/37 to 05/15/50, U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, 5.276% to 5.551%, due 01/31/24 to 10/31/25, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bonds, 0.125% to 3.375%, due 01/15/25 to 02/15/52, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 1.375%, due 07/15/25 to 07/15/33, U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 02/15/24 to 11/15/53, U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.250% to 4.625%, due 12/31/23 to 02/15/32 and U.S. Treasury Principal-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 08/15/24 to 11/15/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $5,610,000,023.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Norinchukin Bank (The)

 

       412,000,000          5.340     12/05/23    $          412,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $412,427,793

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.875%, due 02/15/43 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.625% to 0.875%, due 05/15/30 to 11/15/30. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $420,240,009.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

 

       63,910,000          5.330     12/01/23    $ 63,910,000  
 

Maturity Value: $63,919,462

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 1.750%, due 08/15/41. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $65,188,200.

 

       263,865,000          5.330     12/01/23    $ 263,865,000  
 

Maturity Value: $263,904,067

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.875%, due 05/15/43. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $269,142,300.

 

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE GOVERNMENT FUND

    

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company – (continued)

 

  $      338,380,000          5.330   12/01/23    $          338,380,000  
 

Maturity Value: $338,430,099

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 1.750%, due 06/30/24. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $345,147,600.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Prudential Insurance Company of America (The)

 

       4,223,000          5.330     12/01/23    $ 4,223,000  
 

Maturity Value: $4,223,625

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 11/15/37. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $4,307,460.

 

       5,750,000          5.330     12/01/23    $ 5,750,000  
 

Maturity Value: $5,750,851

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 02/15/31. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $5,865,000.

 

       7,908,750          5.330     12/01/23    $ 7,908,750  
 

Maturity Value: $7,909,921

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 0.000%, due 05/15/26. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $8,066,925.

 

       9,090,000          5.330     12/01/23    $ 9,090,000  
 

Maturity Value: $9,091,346

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.875%, due 05/15/43. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $9,271,800.

 

       13,523,750          5.330     12/01/23    $ 13,523,750  
 

Maturity Value: $13,525,752

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 0.000%, due 08/15/41. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $13,794,225.

 

       14,630,000          5.330     12/01/23    $ 14,630,000  
 

Maturity Value: $14,632,166

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 0.000%, due 02/15/44. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $14,922,600.

 

       15,781,250          5.330     12/01/23    $ 15,781,250  
 

Maturity Value: $15,783,587

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 0.000%, due 11/15/33. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $16,096,875.

 

       16,245,000          5.330     12/01/23    $ 16,245,000  
 

Maturity Value: $16,247,405

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 02/15/41. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $16,569,900.

 

       16,293,750          5.330     12/01/23    $ 16,293,750  
 

Maturity Value: $16,296,162

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 0.000%, due 08/15/38. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $16,619,625.

 

       16,375,000          5.330     12/01/23    $ 16,375,000  
 

Maturity Value: $16,377,424

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 0.000%, due 02/15/33. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $16,702,500.

 

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Prudential Insurance Company of America (The) – (continued)

 

  $      16,562,500          5.330   12/01/23    $ 16,562,500  
 

Maturity Value: $16,564,952

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 11/15/32. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $16,893,750.

 

       17,307,500          5.330     12/01/23    $ 17,307,500  
 

Maturity Value: $17,310,063

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Principal-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 02/15/43. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $17,653,650.

 

       19,437,500          5.330     12/01/23    $ 19,437,500  
 

Maturity Value: $19,440,378

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 0.000%, due 11/15/43. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $19,826,250.

 

       22,050,000          5.330     12/01/23    $ 22,050,000  
 

Maturity Value: $22,053,265

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 0.000%, due 08/15/43. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $22,491,000.

 

       22,562,500          5.330     12/01/23    $ 22,562,500  
 

Maturity Value: $22,565,841

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 0.000%, due 02/15/35. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $23,013,750.

 

       24,750,000          5.330     12/01/23    $ 24,750,000  
 

Maturity Value: $24,753,664

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 0.000%, due 08/15/36. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $25,245,000.

 

       29,187,500          5.330     12/01/23    $ 29,187,500  
 

Maturity Value: $29,191,821

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 1.875%, due 02/15/51. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $29,771,250.

 

       32,512,500          5.330     12/01/23    $ 32,512,500  
 

Maturity Value: $32,517,314

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.750%, due 08/15/47. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $33,162,750.

 

       70,250,000          5.330     12/01/23    $ 70,250,000  
 

Maturity Value: $70,260,401

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.500%, due 02/15/45. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $71,655,000.

 

       91,500,000          5.330     12/01/23    $ 91,500,000  
 

Maturity Value: $91,513,547

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.875%, due 08/15/45. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $93,330,000.

 

       151,500,000          5.330     12/01/23    $          151,500,000  
 

Maturity Value: $151,522,430

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.000%, due 08/15/52. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $154,530,000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE GOVERNMENT FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Royal Bank of Canada

 

  $      1,885,700,000          5.500 %(d)    02/29/24    $ 1,885,700,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,938,421,037

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.000% to 6.500%, due 07/01/42 to 11/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 7.500%, due 09/01/30 to 09/01/62. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,923,414,016.

 

       1,885,700,000          5.500  (d)    02/29/24    $       1,885,700,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,938,132,944

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 0.000% to 6.500%, due 09/01/26 to 11/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.500% to 8.500%, due 12/01/25 to 09/01/62. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,923,414,005.

 

       1,886,000,000          5.500  (d)    03/07/24    $ 1,886,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,938,441,285

 

 

Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 7.000%, due 12/01/32 to 09/01/62. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,923,720,002.

 

       1,886,000,000          5.500  (d)    03/07/24    $ 1,886,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,938,153,146

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000% to 7.000%, due 09/01/25 to 11/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 8.000%, due 11/01/25 to 09/01/62. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,923,720,010.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Societe Generale

 

       500,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 500,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $500,073,889

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.000%, due 07/01/52 and Government National Mortgage Association, 1.500% to 7.500%, due 05/20/28 to 11/20/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $515,000,001.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

 

       3,700,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 3,700,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $3,700,545,750

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.500% to 4.625%, due 02/29/24 to 08/15/33. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $3,774,556,702.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

 

       800,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 800,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $800,118,000

 

 

Collateralized by Government National Mortgage Association, 1.500% to 7.000%, due 08/20/28 to 11/20/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $824,000,004.

 

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC – (continued)

 

  $      1,980,000,000          5.320   12/07/23    $ 1,980,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,982,048,200

 

 

Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.500% to 7.500%, due 06/01/24 to 01/01/59. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $2,039,400,003.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

 

  (Cost $140,109,995,496)    $ 140,109,995,496  
 

 

 
 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.5%

   $ 250,414,482,604  
 

 

 
 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 0.5%

     1,354,484,946  
 

 

 
  NET ASSETS - 100.0%    $   251,768,967,550  
 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.
(a)   Variable or floating rate security. Except for floating rate notes (for which final maturity is disclosed), maturity date disclosed is the next interest reset date. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect on November 30, 2023.
(b)   All or a portion represents a forward commitment.
(c)   Unless noted, all repurchase agreements were entered into on November 30, 2023. Additional information on Joint Repurchase Agreement Account I and III appears in the Additional Investment Information section.
(d)   The instrument is subject to a demand feature

Interest rates represent either the stated coupon rate, annualized yield on date of purchase for discounted securities, or, for floating rate securities, the current reset rate, which is based upon current interest rate indices.

Maturity dates represent either the final legal maturity date on the security, the demand date for puttable securities, the date of the next interest rate reset for variable rate securities, or the prerefunded date for those types of securities.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:
FEDL01    —US Federal Funds Effective Rate
MMY    —Money Market Yield
PLC    —Public Limited Company
Prime    —Federal Reserve Bank Prime Loan Rate US
SOFR    —Secured Overnight Financing Rate
T-Bill    —Treasury Bill

 

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE MONEY MARKET FUND

    

Schedule of Investments

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

        

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Commercial Paper and Corporate Obligations – 32.5%

 

  Albion Capital LLC

 

  $      2,560,000          5.353   12/01/23    $            2,559,618  
       18,636,000          5.704     12/22/23      18,574,033  
       3,822,000          5.762     01/22/24      3,791,161  
       13,648,000          5.760     02/20/24      13,477,788  
       13,659,000          5.750     02/28/24      13,472,213  
  Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC

 

       8,021,000          5.656     12/01/23      8,019,814  
       10,000,000          5.383     12/20/23      9,970,241  
       3,571,000          5.679     01/30/24      3,537,710  
       557,000          5.699     01/30/24      551,807  
       35,000,000          5.750     02/06/24      34,635,507  
  Barclays Bank PLC-New York Branch

 

       22,000,000          5.361     12/01/23      21,996,775  
  Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc.

 

       32,875,000          5.403     12/20/23      32,775,644  
  Cabot Trail Funding LLC

 

       4,339,000          5.834 (a)    02/09/24      4,291,651  
       8,222,000          5.845     02/22/24      8,115,103  
       21,346,000          5.655     03/26/24      20,959,501  
  Cafco, LLC

 

       2,655,000          5.625     03/18/24      2,610,746  
  Caisse D’Amortissement De La Dette Sociale

 

       37,512,000          5.675     01/16/24      37,248,814  
       21,191,000          5.731     02/13/24      20,950,615  
  Charta, LLC

 

       2,612,000          5.625     03/18/24      2,568,363  
  Chesham Finance Limited - Series V

 

       8,750,000          5.331     12/01/23      8,748,704  
  Chesham Finance Limited/Chesham Finance LLC - Series VI

 

       19,000,000          5.331     12/01/23      18,997,187  
       35,000,000          5.332 (b)    12/04/23      34,979,267  
  Dexia Credit Local

 

       13,148,000          5.677     12/19/23      13,110,836  
       2,644,000          5.947     02/12/24      2,614,416  
  Equitable Short Term Funding LLC

 

       17,471,000          5.663     02/16/24      17,265,756  
  Gotham Funding Corp.

 

       6,078,000          5.654     12/05/23      6,073,497  
       1,215,000          5.772     02/05/24      1,202,547  
       2,430,000          5.783     02/05/24      2,405,095  
       6,495,000          5.825     02/15/24      6,418,357  
       10,722,000          5.773     02/21/24      10,585,471  
       27,830,000          5.578 (b)    03/01/24      27,436,719  
       5,036,000          5.655     03/20/24      4,949,983  
  Great Bear Funding LLC

 

       10,000,000          5.331     12/01/23      9,998,521  
       12,000,000          5.346     12/06/23      11,989,309  
  ING (U.S.) Funding LLC

 

       1,545,000          5.737     12/14/23      1,541,789  
       9,858,000          5.956     04/01/24      9,673,574  
  Korea Development Bank

 

       5,406,000          5.732     12/27/23      5,384,214  
  Liberty Street Funding LLC

 

       23,979,000          5.554     02/23/24      23,666,662  
       14,589,000          5.548     02/28/24      14,387,672  
  Lloyds Bank PLC

 

       13,824,000          5.563     03/05/24      13,620,835  
        

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Commercial Paper and Corporate Obligations – (continued)

 

 

LMA-Americas LLC

 

  $      4,241,000          5.645   12/01/23    $            4,240,369  
       2,534,000          5.724     01/08/24      2,519,000  
       2,309,000          5.865     01/12/24      2,293,901  
       1,946,000          5.735     02/01/24      1,927,188  
       8,432,000          5.593     02/14/24      8,333,359  
       1,948,000          5.830     02/21/24      1,923,071  
       3,700,000          5.799     02/22/24      3,652,068  
       12,842,000          5.588     02/27/24      12,665,522  
 

Manhattan Asset Funding Company LLC

 

       3,634,000          5.778     02/21/24      3,587,701  
 

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation-New York Branch

 

       15,074,000          5.767     02/05/24      14,918,914  
 

Mizuho Bank, Ltd.-Singapore Branch

 

       13,236,000          5.794     01/08/24      13,158,024  
       3,783,000          5.807     01/09/24      3,760,134  
 

Mont Blanc Capital Corp.

 

       4,815,000          5.658     12/15/23      4,804,267  
 

Nederlandse Waterschapsbank N.V.

 

       27,983,000          5.484     02/26/24      27,618,504  
 

Old Line Funding, LLC

 

       2,000,000          5.784     12/04/23      1,998,817  
       15,657,000          5.717     02/12/24      15,475,567  
       15,422,000          5.558     03/01/24      15,204,063  
 

Protective Life Short Term Funding, LLC

 

       16,000,000          5.447     12/12/23      15,970,847  
 

Pure Grove Funding

 

       4,254,000          5.864     02/05/24      4,210,685  
 

Royal Bank of Canada

 

       15,207,000          5.548     02/28/24      15,000,565  
 

Sanofi

 

       11,148,000          5.601     12/28/23      11,101,722  
  Santander UK PLC

 

       9,632,000          5.577     02/14/24      9,519,050  
 

Sheffield Receivables Company LLC

 

       19,535,000          5.733     02/06/24      19,330,577  
       6,608,000          5.640     02/14/24      6,530,716  
 

Starbird Funding Corp.

 

       5,350,000          5.848     02/13/24      5,288,865  
       1,665,000          5.830     02/16/24      1,645,188  
 

Thunder Bay Funding, LLC

 

       15,657,000          5.717     02/12/24      15,476,929  
 

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

 

       24,315,000          5.548     02/28/24      23,984,620  
 

UBS AG-London Branch

 

       8,608,000          5.833     12/06/23      8,600,333  
       11,808,000          6.019     03/04/24      11,636,485  
 

Victory Receivables Corporation

 

       2,123,000          5.840     02/02/24      2,102,227  
       2,430,000          5.797     02/09/24      2,403,588  
       4,988,000          5.799     02/09/24      4,933,786  
       15,137,000          5.814     02/14/24      14,960,731  
       20,000,000          5.747     02/15/24      19,763,995  
       23,867,000          5.577     02/28/24      23,537,039  
 

 

 
 

TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER AND CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS

(Cost $859,306,340)

   $ 859,235,932  
 

 

 

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

        

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Certificate of Deposit - 2.0%

 

 

Bank of America, National Association

 

  $      15,237,000          5.740   02/09/24    $          15,241,740  
       16,216,000          5.850     02/28/24      16,227,856  
       8,369,000          5.820     03/25/24      8,373,620  
 

Citibank, National Association

 

       14,100,000          5.780     03/07/24      14,104,252  
 

 

 
  TOTAL CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT
(Cost $53,922,000)
   $ 53,947,468  
 

 

 
       
  Certificate of Deposit-Eurodollar - 1.1%

 

 

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation-London Branch

 

       13,000,000          5.750     01/12/24      12,912,065  
       16,000,000          5.700     02/27/24      15,769,081  
 

 

 
  TOTAL CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT-EURODOLLAR (Cost $28,694,699)    $ 28,681,146  
 

 

 
       
  Certificate of Deposit-Yankeedollar - 3.3%

 

 

Banco Santander, S.A.-New York Branch

 

       13,659,000          5.880     03/05/24      13,668,338  
 

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank-New York Branch

 

       13,336,000          5.740     02/08/24      13,343,868  
       4,881,000          5.800     03/28/24      4,884,130  
 

Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets PLC

 

       2,636,000          5.520     12/14/23      2,635,912  
 

MUFG Bank, Ltd.

 

       9,968,000          5.640     12/01/23      9,968,077  
 

MUFG Bank, Ltd.-New York Branch

 

       19,341,000          5.600     12/04/23      19,341,537  
 

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.-New York Branch

 

       24,182,000          5.740     02/07/24      24,190,320  
 

 

 
  TOTAL CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT-YANKEEDOLLAR (Cost $88,002,734)    $ 88,032,182  
 

 

 
       
  Medium Term Notes - 0.3%

 

 

Citibank, National Association

 

       1,500,000          5.804     01/23/24      1,495,682  
       609,000          5.837     01/23/24      607,247  
       2,474,000          5.943     01/23/24      2,466,878  
 

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.

 

       2,431,000          5.787     01/11/24      2,417,718  
 

 

 
  TOTAL MEDIUM TERM NOTES
(Cost $6,985,368)
   $ 6,987,525  
 

 

 
       
  Time Deposits - 10.9%

 

 

Banco Santander, S.A.-New York Branch

 

       90,000,000          5.310     12/01/23      90,000,000  
 

Credit Industriel Et Commercial

 

       40,000,000          5.320     12/01/23      40,000,578  
 

Erste Group Bank AG-New York Branch

 

       94,000,000          5.320     12/01/23      94,000,000  
 

First Abu Dhabi Bank USA N.V.

 

       40,000,000          5.320     12/01/23      40,000,000  
 

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB - New York Branch

 

       25,000,000          5.310     12/01/23      25,000,354  
 

 

 
  TOTAL TIME DEPOSITS (Cost $289,000,000)    $ 289,000,932  
 

 

 
       
  U.S. Government Agency Obligations - 8.4%

 

 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.140%)

 

       2,036,000          5.452 (c)    11/26/24      2,035,870  
       1,832,000          5.453 (c)    11/26/24      1,831,883  
        

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  U.S. Government Agency Obligations – (continued)

 

 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.180%)

 

  $      5,190,000          5.490 %(c)    12/19/24    $            5,191,631  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.190%)

 

       12,700,000          5.500 (c)    12/27/24      12,703,921  
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp. (SOFR + 0.115%)

 

       239,000          5.505 (c)    12/03/24      239,007  
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp. (SOFR + 0.200%)

 

       103,000          5.590 (c)    12/05/24      103,073  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank

 

       15,415,000          5.540     04/24/24      15,402,168  
       15,330,000          5.330     04/26/24      15,323,671  
       28,805,000          5.300     05/17/24      28,774,508  
       42,220,000          5.350     05/20/24      42,207,932  
       13,305,000          5.370     05/21/24      13,297,129  
       19,990,000          5.300     05/22/24      19,966,563  
       5,320,000          5.360     06/11/24      5,316,907  
       3,325,000          5.375     06/11/24      3,323,258  
       5,990,000          5.490     07/15/24      5,983,874  
       6,010,000          5.520     07/15/24      6,007,543  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.120%)

 

       800,000          5.430 (c)    01/03/25      799,962  
 

U.S. International Development Finance Corp. (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill + 0.000%)

 

       4,000,000          5.540 (c)    09/30/27      4,000,000  
       2,192,308          5.540 (c)    06/20/28      2,192,308  
       4,760,909          5.540 (c)    11/15/28      4,760,909  
       9,285,714          5.540 (c)    03/15/30      9,285,714  
       6,888,889          5.540 (c)    08/15/31      6,888,889  
 

U.S. International Development Finance Corp. (3 Mo. U.S. Treasury Bill Yield + 0.000%)

 

       9,433,962          5.550 (c)    01/15/30      9,433,962  
 

 

 
  TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Cost $215,170,752)    $ 215,070,682  
 

 

 
       
  U.S. Treasury Obligations - 8.3%

 

  U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY + 0.169%)

 

       3,559,800          5.521 (c)    04/30/25      3,561,894  
  United States Treasury Bills

 

       336,200          5.458     12/21/23      335,217  
       195,000          5.459     12/21/23      194,430  
       3,719,600          5.462     12/21/23      3,708,722  
       1,120,100          5.464     12/21/23      1,116,824  
       1,994,200          5.422     12/26/23      1,986,891  
       205,800          5.438     12/26/23      205,046  
       2,130,900          5.443     12/26/23      2,123,089  
       5,487,300          5.380     01/02/24      5,461,545  
       3,284,400          5.390     01/02/24      3,268,985  
       5,097,000          5.402     01/02/24      5,073,077  
       1,245,500          5.408     01/02/24      1,239,654  
       446,100          5.480     01/04/24      443,880  
       18,800          5.386     01/23/24      18,654  
       411,900          5.457     01/25/24      408,578  
       98,600          5.458     01/25/24      97,805  
       358,900          5.515     02/06/24      355,393  
       61,500          5.519     02/06/24      60,899  
       2,781,500          5.526     02/06/24      2,754,321  
       834,800          5.510     02/13/24      825,795  
       19,114,700          5.527     02/13/24      18,908,519  

 

        

 

 

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


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

        

Principal

Amount

       Interest
Rate
   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  U.S. Treasury Obligations – (continued)

 

  $      1,207,200          5.472   02/27/24    $            1,191,759  
       166,800          5.496     02/27/24      164,666  
       44,200          5.499     02/27/24      43,635  
       19,630,400          5.506     02/27/24      19,379,316  
       189,200          5.508     02/27/24      186,780  
       209,500          5.463     03/12/24      206,387  
       3,708,100          5.501     03/21/24      3,648,332  
       27,114,100          5.580     04/04/24      26,621,904  
       7,553,100          5.558     05/02/24      7,387,348  
       2,549,600          5.480     05/09/24      2,491,087  
       185,800          5.490     05/09/24      181,536  
       1,674,300          5.490     05/09/24      1,635,875  
       3,529,200          5.504     05/16/24      3,444,669  
       5,768,400          5.439     05/23/24      5,624,160  
       2,911,600          5.461     05/23/24      2,838,795  
       27,071,500          5.463     05/23/24      26,394,570  
       17,000,000          5.490     09/05/24      16,347,640  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.125%)

 

       57,836,700          5.482 (c)    07/31/25      57,798,979  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.170%)

 

       1,668,000          5.520 (c)    10/31/25      1,666,994  
 

 

 
  TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $229,324,970)
   $ 229,403,650  
 

 

 
       
  Variable Rate Municipal Debt Obligations - 3.8%a

 

 

Alaska Housing Finance Corp.

 

       1,475,000          5.370 (d)    12/01/44      1,475,000  
 

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

 

       2,625,000          5.350 (d)    05/01/43      2,625,000  
       5,695,000          5.350 (d)    11/01/50      5,695,000  
       7,335,000          5.350 (d)    05/01/51      7,335,000  
 

Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority

 

       15,830,000          5.330 (d)    01/01/56      15,830,000  
 

Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund

 

       3,000,000          5.500 (a)(c)    08/15/24      3,000,000  
       16,000,000          5.530 (a)(c)    07/01/32      16,000,000  
 

Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund

 

       17,000,000          5.530 (a)(c)    07/01/32      17,000,000  
 

Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp.

 

       10,525,000          5.350 (d)    10/01/53      10,525,000  
 

SSM Health Care Corp.

 

       18,915,000          5.330 (d)    06/01/53      18,915,000  
  State of Texas

 

       5,000,000          5.400 (d)    12/01/54      5,000,000  
 

 

 
  TOTAL VARIABLE RATE MUNICIPAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (Cost $103,400,000)    $ 103,400,000  
 

 

 
       
  Variable Rate Obligations - 6.2%

 

 

Barclays Bank PLC-New York Branch (SOFR + 0.270%)

 

       24,606,000          5.590 (c)    12/01/23      24,606,000  
 

Barclays US CCP Funding LLC

 

       5,068,000          5.630     12/07/23      5,068,208  
  Bedford Row Funding Corp. (SOFR + 0.43%)

 

       4,481,000          5.740 (a)(c)    01/22/24      4,482,535  
 

BNP Paribas-New York Branch (SOFR + 0.200%)

 

       25,455,000          5.510 (c)    12/04/23      25,455,482  
  ING (U.S.) Funding LLC (SOFR + 0.36%)

 

       9,872,000          5.680 (a)(c)    02/16/24      9,875,128  
        

Principal

Amount

       Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
   Value  
  Variable Rate Obligations – (continued)

 

  J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (SOFR + 0.59%)

 

  $      5,384,000          5.910 %(a)(c)    03/15/24    $             5,389,437  
  J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (SOFR + 0.61%)

 

       4,728,000          5.930 (a)(c)    10/21/24      4,729,271  
  J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (SOFR + 0.65%)

 

       3,986,000          5.970 (a)(c)    06/07/24      3,991,144  
  Lloyds Bank PLC

 

       11,879,000          5.630     12/21/23      11,880,674  
  Matchpoint Finance Public Limited Company

 

       4,139,000          5.770     12/01/23      4,139,045  
  Old Line Funding, LLC (SOFR + 0.37%)

 

       7,261,000          5.690 (a)(c)    04/08/24      7,260,978  
  Old Line Funding, LLC (SOFR + 0.40%)

 

       10,177,000          5.720 (a)(c)    05/06/24      10,176,969  
  Ridgefield Funding Company, LLC (SOFR + 0.23%)

 

       6,673,000          5.540 (a)(c)    12/01/23      6,673,033  
  Royal Bank of Canada

 

       3,000,000          5.660     12/01/23      3,000,020  
  Starbird Funding Corp. (SOFR + 0.22%)

 

       10,000,000          5.530 (a)(c)    12/08/23      10,000,407  
 

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.-New York Branch (SOFR + 0.470%)

 

       411,000          5.780 (c)    01/09/24      411,122  
  Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

 

       7,381,000          5.840     02/28/24      7,387,149  
  Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (SOFR + 0.48%)

 

       2,810,000          5.800 (a)(c)    05/09/24      2,811,532  
  UBS AG-London Branch (SOFR + 0.28%)

 

       4,106,000          5.590 (a)(c)    12/01/23      4,106,000  
  Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (SOFR + 0.500%)

 

       1,876,000          5.810 (c)    05/14/24      1,877,434  
 

 

 
  TOTAL VARIABLE RATE OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $153,293,016)
   $ 153,321,568  
 

 

 
       
  Repurchase Agreements(e) - 24.5%

 

  BNP Paribas

 

       6,000,000          5.400     12/01/23    $ 6,000,000  
  Maturity Value: $6,000,900

 

 

Collateralized by mortgage-backed obligations, 9.079% to 13.593%, due 12/25/42 to 01/25/50 and various corporate security issuers, 1.794% to 9.250%, due 02/01/25 to 03/22/61. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $6,412,527.

 

       20,000,000          5.490 (d)    12/11/23    $ 20,000,000  
  Maturity Value: $22,238,700

 

  Settlement Date: 12/07/21

 

 

Collateralized by various asset-backed obligations, 5.747% to 8.241%, due 01/25/33 to 10/30/53 and various corporate security issuers, 2.528% to 11.000%, due 06/15/24 to perpetual maturity. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $22,294,478.

 

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

        

Principal

Amount

       Interest
Rate
   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Repurchase Agreements(e) – (continued)

 

 

BNP Paribas – (continued)

 

  $      10,000,000          5.490 %(f)    02/29/24    $          10,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $10,279,075

 

 

Settlement Date: 08/30/23

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.000% to 5.500%, due 01/01/47 to 09/01/53, Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 6.500%, due 06/01/36 to 07/01/53, Government National Mortgage Association, 5.000% to 7.000%, due 01/15/39 to 06/20/53, U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.250% to 4.000%, due 05/15/41 to 11/15/52, a U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Note, 5.388%, due 07/31/24, U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 08/15/27 to 02/15/50, U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.250% to 4.000%, due 09/30/25 to 04/30/29 and U.S. Treasury Principal-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 08/15/44 to 08/15/47. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $ 10,201,505.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

BofA Securities, Inc.

 

       25,000,000          5.420     12/05/23    $ 25,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $25,026,347

 

 

Collateralized by various corporate security issuers, 3.375% to 13.500%, due 02/01/24 to 12/31/79. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $ 27,440,854.

 

       15,000,000          5.400     12/06/23    $ 15,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $15,015,750

 

 

Collateralized by various corporate security issuers, 0.000%, due 12/01/23 to 05/31/24. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $ 15,300,004.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corporation

 

       100,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 99,999,750  
 

Maturity Value: $100,014,750

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 3.875%, due 12/31/27. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $102,000,078.

 

       6,000,000          5.340     12/01/23    $ 6,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $6,000,890

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 4.625%, due 11/15/26. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $6,120,000.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

 

       50,000,000          5.540 (f)    01/22/24    $ 50,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $50,692,500

 

 

Settlement Date: 10/24/23

 

 

Collateralized by various corporate security issuers, 3.000% to 10.500%, due 05/15/24 to perpetual maturity. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $55,253,918.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Joint Account III

 

       100,000,000          5.316     12/01/23    $ 99,999,765  
 

Maturity Value: $100,014,766

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Mizuho Securities USA LLC

 

       18,000,000          5.420     12/01/23    $ 18,000,010  
 

Maturity Value: $18,002,710

 

 

Collateralized by municipal debt obligations, 4.000% to 5.375%, due 12/01/37 to 10/15/57. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $18,901,582.

 

 

 

 

 
        

Principal

Amount

       Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
   Value  
  Repurchase Agreements(e) – (continued)

 

 

Morgan Stanley Securities LLC

 

  $      105,000,000          5.310   12/01/23    $        104,999,737  
  Maturity Value: $105,015,487

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000% to 7.000%, due 03/01/51 to 11/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 7.000%, due 01/01/51 to 12/01/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $107,100,316.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

RBC Capital Markets LLC

 

       48,000,000          5.420     12/01/23    $ 48,000,026  
 

Maturity Value: $48,007,227

 

 

Collateralized by various asset-backed obligation, 5.210%, due 07/15/27 and various corporate security issuers, 0.000% to 6.850%, due 01/09/24 to 11/15/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $50,553,794.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Royal Bank of Canada

 

       19,900,000          5.500 (f)    02/29/24    $ 19,900,000  
 

Maturity Value: $20,456,371

 

 

Settlement Date: 08/30/23

 

 

Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 6.000%, due 10/01/45 to 09/01/62. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $20,298,002.

 

       19,900,000          5.500 (f)    02/29/24    $ 19,900,000  
 

Maturity Value: $20,453,331

 

 

Settlement Date: 08/31/23

 

 

Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.500% to 6.000%, due 10/01/45 to 09/01/62. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $20,298,000.

 

       20,000,000          5.500 (f)    03/07/24    $ 20,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $20,556,111

 

 

Settlement Date: 09/07/23

 

 

Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.500% to 6.000%, due 09/01/45 to 09/01/62. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $20,400,001.

 

       20,000,000          5.500 (f)    03/07/24    $ 20,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $20,553,056

 

 

Settlement Date: 09/08/23

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000% to 6.000%, due 06/01/41 to 11/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.500% to 6.500%, due 07/01/41 to 10/01/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $20,400,000.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Societe Generale

 

       57,000,000          5.430     12/01/23    $ 57,000,047  
 

Maturity Value: $57,008,597

 

 

Collateralized by various sovereign debt security issuers, 8.875% to 9.375%, due 04/15/24 to 03/14/29. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $62,700,270.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
(Cost $639,800,000)

   $ 639,799,335  
 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 101.3%
(Cost $2,666,899,879)
   $ 2,666,880,420  
 

 

 
 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (1.3)%

     (32,927,352
 

 

 
  NET ASSETS - 100.0%    $ 2,633,953,068  
 

 

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

 

 

        

 

 

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


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

(a)

Exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.

(b)

All or a portion represents a forward commitment.

(c)

Variable or floating rate security. Except for floating rate notes (for which final maturity is disclosed), maturity date disclosed is the next interest reset date. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect on November 30, 2023.

(d)

Rate shown is that which is in effect on November 30, 2023. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions.

(e)

Unless noted, all repurchase agreements were entered into on November 30, 2023. Additional information on Joint Repurchase Agreement Account III appears in the Additional Investment Information section.

(f)

The instrument is subject to a demand feature.

Interest rates represent either the stated coupon rate, annualized yield on date of purchase for discounted securities, or, for floating rate securities, the current reset rate, which is based upon current interest rate indices.

Maturity dates represent either the final legal maturity date on the security, the demand date for puttable securities, the date of the next interest rate reset for variable rate securities, or the prerefunded date for those types of securities.

 

Investment Abbreviations:
MMY    —Money Market Yield
PLC    —Public Limited Company
SOFR    —Secured Overnight Financing Rate

T-Bill

 

  

—Treasury Bill

 

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE PRIME OBLIGATIONS FUND

    

Schedule of Investments

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Commercial Paper and Corporate Obligations - 31.5%

 

 

Albion Capital LLC

 

  $      2,778,000          5.353   12/01/23    $          2,777,585  
       20,710,000          5.704     12/22/23      20,641,137  
       4,237,000          5.762     01/22/24      4,202,813  
       14,445,000          5.760     02/20/24      14,264,848  
       14,821,000          5.750     02/28/24      14,618,323  
 

Antalis

 

       8,452,000          5.844     02/01/24      8,370,694  
 

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC

 

       8,288,000          5.656     12/01/23      8,286,775  
       20,000,000          5.383     12/20/23      19,940,481  
       4,215,000          5.679     01/30/24      4,175,707  
       657,000          5.699     01/30/24      650,875  
 

Barclays Bank PLC-New York Branch

 

         25,000,000          5.361     12/01/23      24,996,335  
 

Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc.

 

       35,200,000          5.403     12/20/23      35,093,618  
 

Brighthouse Financial Short Term Funding, LLC

 

       2,135,000          5.655     12/05/23      2,133,415  
 

Cabot Trail Funding LLC

 

       4,429,000          5.834 (a)    02/09/24      4,380,669  
       7,807,000          5.845     02/22/24      7,705,499  
       22,645,000          5.655     03/26/24      22,234,981  
 

Caisse D’Amortissement De La Dette Sociale

 

       43,940,000          5.675     01/16/24      43,631,714  
       24,850,000          5.731     02/13/24      24,568,108  
 

Chesham Finance Limited - Series V

 

       10,750,000          5.331     12/01/23      10,748,408  
 

Chesham Finance Limited/Chesham Finance LLC - Series VI

 

       21,000,000          5.331     12/01/23      20,996,891  
       42,000,000          5.332 (b)    12/04/23      41,975,120  
 

Dexia Credit Local

 

       13,691,000          5.677     12/19/23      13,652,301  
       3,332,000          5.947     02/12/24      3,294,718  
 

Equitable Short Term Funding LLC

 

       9,351,000          5.663     02/16/24      9,241,148  
 

Gotham Funding Corp.

 

       5,684,000          5.655     12/01/23      5,683,160  
       4,417,000          5.769     12/01/23      4,416,347  
       2,424,000          5.790     12/01/23      2,423,642  
       6,328,000          5.654     12/05/23      6,323,312  
       1,352,000          5.772     02/05/24      1,338,143  
       2,703,000          5.783     02/05/24      2,675,297  
       7,506,000          5.825     02/15/24      7,417,427  
       11,569,000          5.773     02/21/24      11,421,685  
       29,488,000          5.578 (b)    03/01/24      29,071,289  
       5,559,000          5.655     03/20/24      5,464,050  
 

Great Bear Funding LLC

 

       12,000,000          5.331     12/01/23      11,998,225  
       12,000,000          5.346     12/06/23      11,989,309  
 

ING (U.S.) Funding LLC

 

       3,314,000          5.737     12/14/23      3,307,112  
       9,958,000          5.956     04/01/24      9,771,703  
 

Korea Development Bank

 

       6,329,000          5.732     12/27/23      6,303,494  
 

Liberty Street Funding LLC

 

       26,021,000          5.554     02/23/24      25,682,064  
       15,411,000          5.548     02/28/24      15,198,328  
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Commercial Paper and Corporate Obligations – (continued)

 

 

LMA-Americas LLC

 

  $      4,713,000          5.645   12/01/23    $          4,712,299  
       18,666,000          5.724     01/08/24      18,555,510  
       3,115,000          5.865     01/12/24      3,094,630  
       2,221,000          5.735     02/01/24      2,199,530  
       8,918,000          5.593     02/14/24      8,813,674  
       2,299,000          5.830     02/21/24      2,269,579  
       4,366,000          5.799     02/22/24      4,309,440  
 

Manhattan Asset Funding Company LLC

 

       16,559,000          5.712     01/30/24      16,405,184  
       4,288,000          5.778     02/21/24      4,233,369  
         30,000,000          5.525     02/28/24      29,584,500  
 

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation-New York Branch

 

       10,049,000          5.767     02/05/24      9,945,613  
 

Mizuho Bank, Ltd.-Singapore Branch

 

       14,960,000          5.794     01/08/24      14,871,868  
       4,203,000          5.807     01/09/24      4,177,595  
 

Mont Blanc Capital Corp.

 

       5,441,000          5.658     12/15/23      5,428,871  
 

Nederlandse Waterschapsbank N.V.

 

       29,560,000          5.484     02/26/24      29,174,962  
 

Old Line Funding, LLC

 

       8,000,000          5.784     12/04/23      7,995,270  
       16,390,000          5.717     02/12/24      16,200,073  
       16,734,000          5.558     03/01/24      16,497,523  
 

Protective Life Short Term Funding, LLC

 

       17,000,000          5.447     12/12/23      16,969,025  
 

Pure Grove Funding

 

       13,171,000          5.794     12/05/23      13,161,242  
       6,381,000          5.634     02/05/24      6,316,028  
       5,512,000          5.864     02/05/24      5,455,876  
 

Royal Bank of Canada

 

       16,065,000          5.548     02/28/24      15,846,918  
 

Sanofi

 

       13,072,000          5.601     12/28/23      13,017,735  
 

Santander UK PLC

 

       10,453,000          5.577     02/14/24      10,330,423  
 

Sheffield Receivables Company LLC

 

       4,922,000          5.665     12/22/23      4,905,753  
       8,348,000          5.680     12/22/23      8,320,444  
       10,225,000          5.733     02/06/24      10,118,001  
       6,991,000          5.640     02/14/24      6,909,236  
 

Starbird Funding Corp.

 

       2,588,000          5.848     02/13/24      2,558,427  
       1,631,000          5.830     02/16/24      1,611,592  
 

Thunder Bay Funding, LLC

 

       16,391,000          5.717     02/12/24      16,202,487  
 

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

 

       25,685,000          5.548     02/28/24      25,336,005  
 

UBS AG-London Branch

 

       11,893,000          5.833     12/06/23      11,882,407  
       15,464,000          6.019     03/04/24      15,239,380  
 

Victory Receivables Corporation

 

       2,751,000          5.840     02/02/24      2,724,082  
       2,703,000          5.797     02/09/24      2,673,621  
       5,529,000          5.799     02/09/24      5,468,906  
       17,492,000          5.814     02/14/24      17,288,308  

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE PRIME OBLIGATIONS FUND

    

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Commercial Paper and Corporate Obligations – (continued)

 

  $        25,289,000          5.577   02/28/24    $        24,939,380  
 

 

 
 

TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER AND CORPORATE

OBLIGATIONS (Cost $958,896,081)

   $ 958,811,516  
 

 

 
                               
  Certificate of Deposit - 1.4%

 

 

Bank of America, National Association

 

       15,795,000          5.850     02/28/24      15,806,548  
       10,608,000          5.820     03/25/24      10,613,856  
 

Citibank, National Association

 

       18,500,000          5.780     03/07/24      18,505,579  
 

 

 
  TOTAL CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (Cost $44,903,000)    $ 44,925,983  
 

 

 
                               
  Certificate of Deposit-Yankeedollar - 3.2%

 

 

Banco Santander, S.A.-New York Branch

 

       21,093,000          5.880     03/05/24      21,107,420  
 

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank-New York Branch

 

       14,607,000          5.740     02/08/24      14,615,618  
       4,881,000          5.800     03/28/24      4,884,130  
 

Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets PLC

 

       3,087,000          5.520     12/14/23      3,086,897  
 

MUFG Bank, Ltd.-New York Branch

 

       20,334,000          5.600     12/04/23      20,334,565  
       9,481,000          5.740     02/12/24      9,483,603  
 

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.-New York Branch

 

       20,887,000          5.740     02/07/24      20,894,186  
 

 

 
  TOTAL CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT-YANKEEDOLLAR (Cost $94,369,689)    $ 94,406,419  
 

 

 
                               
  Medium Term Notes - 0.2%

 

 

Citibank, National Association

 

       1,470,000          5.634     01/23/24      1,465,768  
       1,500,000          5.804     01/23/24      1,495,682  
       641,000          5.837     01/23/24      639,155  
       2,775,000          5.943     01/23/24      2,767,011  
 

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.

 

       2,569,000          5.787     01/11/24      2,554,964  
 

 

 
  TOTAL MEDIUM TERM NOTES (Cost $8,920,365)    $ 8,922,580  
 

 

 
                               
  Time Deposits - 13.8%

 

 

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited

 

       50,000,000          5.320     12/01/23      50,000,722  
 

Banco Santander, S.A.-New York Branch

 

       100,000,000          5.310     12/01/23      100,000,000  
 

Erste Group Bank AG-New York Branch

 

       125,000,000          5.320     12/01/23      125,000,000  
 

First Abu Dhabi Bank USA N.V.

 

       122,000,000          5.320     12/01/23      122,000,000  
 

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB - New York Branch

 

       25,000,000          5.310     12/01/23      25,000,354  
 

 

 
  TOTAL TIME DEPOSITS (Cost $422,000,000)    $ 422,001,076  
 

 

 
                               
  U.S. Government Agency Obligations - 9.0%

 

 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.140%)

 

       2,594,000          5.452 (c)    11/26/24      2,593,834  
       2,335,000          5.453 (c)    11/26/24      2,334,851  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.180%)

 

       2,600,000          5.490 (c)    12/19/24      2,600,817  
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  U.S. Government Agency Obligations – (continued)

 

 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.190%)

 

  $        6,600,000          5.500 %(c)    12/27/24    $          6,602,037  
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp. (SOFR + 0.115%)

 

       630,000          5.505 (c)    12/03/24      630,018  
 

Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp. (SOFR + 0.200%)

 

       271,000          5.590 (c)    12/05/24      271,191  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank

 

       25,775,000          5.340     04/23/24      25,762,173  
       15,440,000          5.540     04/24/24      15,427,148  
       15,360,000          5.330     04/26/24      15,353,659  
       30,340,000          5.300     05/17/24      30,307,884  
       44,825,000          5.350     05/20/24      44,812,188  
       14,860,000          5.370     05/21/24      14,851,209  
       22,370,000          5.300     05/22/24      22,343,773  
       14,075,000          5.360     06/11/24      14,066,818  
       8,795,000          5.375     06/11/24      8,790,393  
       8,235,000          5.490     07/15/24      8,226,578  
       8,265,000          5.520     07/15/24      8,261,622  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.120%)

 

       1,955,000          5.430 (c)    01/03/25      1,954,908  
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

 

       14,950,000          5.400     06/11/24      14,947,120  
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

 

       14,950,000          5.380     06/12/24      14,928,031  
 

U.S. International Development Finance Corp. (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill + 0.000%)

 

       1,100,000          5.550 (c)    05/15/26      1,100,000  
       3,000,000          5.540 (c)    09/15/26      3,000,000  
       3,272,727          5.540 (c)    09/30/27      3,272,727  
       2,192,308          5.540 (c)    06/20/28      2,192,308  
       1,289,545          5.540 (c)    11/15/28      1,289,545  
       5,929,124          5.540 (c)    06/15/34      5,929,125  
 

 

 
  TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Cost $272,007,484)    $ 271,849,957  
 

 

 
                               
  U.S. Treasury Obligations - 8.4%

 

 

U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY + 0.169%)

 

       9,396,100          5.521 (c)    04/30/25      9,401,626  
 

United States Treasury Bills

 

       452,400          5.458     12/21/23      451,077  
       262,400          5.459     12/21/23      261,633  
       3,520,800          5.462     12/21/23      3,510,503  
       645,400          5.463     12/21/23      643,512  
       1,582,100          5.464     12/21/23      1,577,473  
       2,641,200          5.422     12/26/23      2,631,519  
       178,300          5.438     12/26/23      177,646  
       2,556,400          5.443     12/26/23      2,547,030  
       6,214,500          5.380     01/02/24      6,185,332  
       3,719,600          5.390     01/02/24      3,702,142  
       6,042,000          5.402     01/02/24      6,013,642  
       1,649,700          5.408     01/02/24      1,641,957  
       591,000          5.480     01/04/24      588,058  
       25,000          5.386     01/23/24      24,806  
       548,300          5.456     01/25/24      543,878  
       131,300          5.462     01/25/24      130,241  
       477,600          5.515     02/06/24      472,933  
       81,800          5.519     02/06/24      81,001  
       2,639,900          5.526     02/06/24      2,614,105  

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE PRIME OBLIGATIONS FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  U.S. Treasury Obligations – (continued)

 

  $      1,105,800          5.510   02/13/24    $        1,093,872  
         22,416,600          5.527     02/13/24      22,174,803  
       1,360,200          5.472     02/27/24      1,342,802  
       156,600          5.496     02/27/24      154,597  
       40,500          5.499     02/27/24      39,982  
       17,858,000          5.506     02/27/24      17,629,586  
       189,100          5.508     02/27/24      186,681  
       211,600          5.463     03/12/24      208,455  
       4,201,600          5.501     03/21/24      4,133,878  
       30,721,400          5.580     04/04/24      30,163,721  
       8,582,900          5.558     05/02/24      8,394,549  
       2,915,200          5.483     05/09/24      2,848,296  
       211,100          5.490     05/09/24      206,255  
       1,914,000          5.494     05/09/24      1,870,074  
       3,849,100          5.504     05/16/24      3,756,907  
       6,291,400          5.439     05/23/24      6,134,082  
       3,175,600          5.461     05/23/24      3,096,193  
       29,526,000          5.463     05/23/24      28,787,695  
       17,000,000          5.490     09/05/24      16,347,640  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.125%)

 

       67,370,500          5.482 (c)    07/31/25      67,326,561  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.170%)

 

       1,943,000          5.520 (c)    10/31/25      1,941,828  
 

 

 
  TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Cost $260,954,531)    $ 261,038,571  
 

 

 
                               
  Variable Rate Municipal Debt Obligations - 2.7%

 

 

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

 

       2,100,000          5.350 (d)    05/01/43      2,100,000  
       1,565,000          5.350 (d)    11/01/50      1,565,000  
       4,660,000          5.350 (d)    05/01/51      4,660,000  
       5,000,000          5.350 (d)    05/01/52      5,000,000  
 

Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority

 

       16,520,000          5.330 (d)    01/01/56      16,520,000  
 

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (The)

 

       4,650,000          5.310 (d)    07/01/42      4,650,000  
 

Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund

 

       2,000,000          5.500 (a)    08/15/24      2,000,000  
       4,000,000          5.530 (a)    07/01/32      4,000,000  
 

Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund

 

       5,000,000          5.530 (a)    07/01/32      5,000,000  
 

Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation

 

       9,715,000          5.350 (d)    10/01/53      9,715,000  
 

SSM Health Care Corp.

 

       16,840,000          5.330 (d)    06/01/53      16,840,000  
 

State of Texas

 

       5,000,000          5.400 (d)    12/01/54      5,000,000  
 

 

 
  TOTAL VARIABLE RATE MUNICIPAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (Cost $77,050,000)    $ 77,050,000  
 

 

 
                               
  Variable Rate Obligations - 6.0%

 

 

Barclays Bank PLC-New York Branch (SOFR + 0.270%)

 

       27,188,000          5.590 (c)    12/01/23      27,188,000  
 

Barclays US CCP Funding LLC

 

       8,108,000          5.630     12/07/23      8,108,332  
       5,306,000          5.530     12/11/23      5,306,188  
 

Bedford Row Funding Corp. (SOFR + 0.43%)

 

       6,160,000          5.740 (a)(c)    01/22/24      6,162,110  
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Variable Rate Obligations – (continued)

 

 

BNP Paribas-New York Branch (SOFR + 0.200%)

 

  $        27,950,000          5.510 %(c)    12/04/23    $       27,950,529  
 

HSBC Bank USA, National Association (SOFR + 0.750%)

 

       5,860,000          5.959 (c)    12/15/23      5,861,515  
 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (SOFR + 0.59%)

 

       7,401,000          5.910 (a)(c)    03/15/24      7,408,473  
 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (SOFR + 0.61%)

 

       5,267,000          5.930 (a)(c)    10/21/24      5,268,415  
 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (SOFR + 0.65%)

 

       5,347,000          5.970 (a)(c)    06/07/24      5,353,901  
 

Lloyds Bank PLC

 

       31,780,000          5.630     12/21/23      31,784,478  
 

Old Line Funding, LLC (SOFR + 0.37%)

 

       4,191,000          5.690 (a)(c)    04/08/24      4,190,987  
 

Old Line Funding, LLC (SOFR + 0.40%)

 

       4,427,000          5.720 (a)(c)    05/06/24      4,426,987  
 

Ridgefield Funding Company, LLC (SOFR + 0.23%)

 

       11,278,000          5.540 (a)(c)    12/01/23      11,278,055  
 

Starbird Funding Corp. (SOFR + 0.22%)

 

       10,000,000          5.530 (a)(c)    12/08/23      10,000,407  
 

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.-New York Branch (SOFR + 0.450%)

 

       9,306,000          5.760 (c)    12/15/23      9,307,578  
 

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.-New York Branch (SOFR + 0.470%)

 

       533,000          5.780 (c)    01/09/24      533,158  
 

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

 

       9,075,000          5.840     02/28/24      9,082,560  
 

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (SOFR + 0.48%)

 

       3,570,000          5.800 (a)(c)    05/09/24      3,571,947  
 

UBS AG-London Branch (SOFR + 0.28%)

 

       4,192,000          5.590 (a)(c)    12/01/23      4,192,000  
 

 

 
  TOTAL VARIABLE RATE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $186,939,842)    $ 186,975,620  
 

 

 
                               
  Repurchase Agreements(e) - 26.0%

 

 

BNP Paribas

 

       7,000,000          5.400     12/01/23    $ 7,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $7,001,050

 

 

Collateralized by mortgage-backed obligations, 9.079% to 13.593%, due 12/25/42 to 07/25/49, various asset-backed obligations, 0.740% to 7.046%, due 10/15/26 to 10/20/35 and various corporate security issuers, 1.843% to 9.250%, due 03/01/24 to 08/20/60. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $7,455,090.

 

       5,000,000          5.490 (d)(f)    12/11/23    $ 5,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $5,559,675

 

 

Settlement Date: 12/07/21

 

 

Collateralized by various asset-backed obligations, 5.727% to 8.241%, due 01/25/33 to 10/30/53 and various corporate security issuers, 3.750% to 10.500%, due 07/01/25 to 09/13/33. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $5,568,706.

 

       10,100,000          5.490     02/29/24    $ 10,100,000  
 

Maturity Value: $10,381,866

 

 

Settlement Date: 08/30/23

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.000%, due 02/22/24. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $10,302,040.

 

 

 

 

 

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE PRIME OBLIGATIONS FUND

    

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Repurchase Agreements(e) – (continued)

 

 

BofA Securities, Inc.

 

  $      25,000,000          5.420   12/05/23    $        25,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $25,026,347

 

 

Collateralized by various corporate security issuers, 0.000% to

 

 

13.125%, due 03/15/24 to perpetual maturity. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $27,440,808.

 

       30,000,000          5.400     12/06/23    $ 30,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $30,031,500

 

 

Collateralized by various corporate security issuers, 0.000% to 7.583%, due 12/01/23 to 10/22/26. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $ 30,614,890.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corporation

 

       25,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 24,999,937  
 

Maturity Value: $25,003,687

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.000%, due 11/29/24. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $25,500,000.

 

       9,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 8,999,980  
 

Maturity Value: $9,001,330

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.000%, due 11/29/24. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $9,180,000.

 

       150,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 149,999,665  
 

Maturity Value: $150,022,167

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000% to 7.000%, due 02/01/26 to 12/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 5.000%, due 05/01/32 to 10/01/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $153,000,026.

 

       7,000,000          5.340     12/01/23    $ 7,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $7,001,038

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 3.875%, due 08/15/33. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $7,140,000.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC

 

       50,000,000          5.540 (f)    01/22/24    $ 50,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $50,692,500

 

 

Settlement Date: 10/24/23

 

 

Collateralized by various asset-backed obligations, 3.800% to 3.950%, due 11/15/25 to 09/20/31 and various corporate security issuers, 2.900% to 11.500%, due 03/15/24 to perpetual maturity. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $54,916,161.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Joint Account III

 

       100,000,000          5.316     12/01/23    $ 99,999,765  
 

Maturity Value: $100,014,766

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Mizuho Securities USA LLC

 

       21,000,000          5.420     12/01/23    $ 21,000,012  
 

Maturity Value: $21,003,162

 

 

Collateralized by municipal debt obligations, 4.000% to 5.500%, due 08/15/35 to 07/01/52. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $22,051,917.

 

 

 

 

 
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Repurchase Agreements(e) – (continued)

 

 

Morgan Stanley Securities LLC

 

  $      110,000,000          5.310   12/01/23    $      109,999,725  
 

Maturity Value: $110,016,225

 

 

Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.000% to 7.000%, due 11/01/37 to 12/01/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $112,200,001.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Royal Bank of Canada

 

       20,100,000          5.500 (f)    02/29/24    $ 20,100,000  
 

Maturity Value: $20,661,963

 

 

Settlement Date: 08/30/23

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.000% to 6.000%, due 06/01/52 to 11/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 6.000%, due 10/01/45 to 09/01/62. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $20,502,000.

 

       20,100,000          5.500 (f)    02/29/24    $ 20,100,000  
 

Maturity Value: $20,658,892

 

 

Settlement Date: 08/31/23

 

 

Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.500% to 6.000%, due 10/01/45 to 09/01/62. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $20,502,001.

 

       20,000,000          5.500 (f)    03/07/24    $ 20,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $20,556,111

 

 

Settlement Date: 09/07/23

 

 

Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.500% to 6.000%, due 09/01/45 to 09/01/62. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $20,400,001.

 

       20,000,000          5.500 (f)    03/07/24    $ 20,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $20,553,056

 

 

Settlement Date: 09/08/23

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.500% to 6.000%, due 07/01/52 to 05/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 6.500%, due 10/01/45 to 09/01/62. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $20,400,000.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Societe Generale

 

       62,000,000          5.430     12/01/23    $ 62,000,051  
 

Maturity Value: $62,009,351

 

 

Collateralized by various sovereign debt security issuers, 4.250% to 6.000%, due 01/07/25 to 10/20/33. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $68,200,110.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

 

       100,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 99,999,750  
 

Maturity Value: $100,014,750

 

 

Collateralized by Government National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 6.500%, due 12/20/48 to 09/20/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $103,000,000.

 

 

 

 

 
  TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Cost $791,300,000)    $ 791,298,885  
 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 102.2% (Cost $3,117,340,992)    $ 3,117,280,607  
 

 

 
 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (2.2)%

     (66,486,781
 

 

 
  NET ASSETS - 100.0%    $ 3,050,793,826  
 

 

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

 

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE PRIME OBLIGATIONS FUND

    

    

    

 

    

 

    

(a)

Exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.

(b)

All or a portion represents a forward commitment.

(c)

Variable or floating rate security. Except for floating rate notes (for which final maturity is disclosed), maturity date disclosed is the next interest reset date. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect on November 30, 2023.

(d)

Rate shown is that which is in effect on November 30, 2023. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions.

(e)

Unless noted, all repurchase agreements were entered into on November 30, 2023. Additional information on Joint Repurchase Agreement Account III appears in the Additional Investment Information section.

(f)

The instrument is subject to a demand feature.

Interest rates represent either the stated coupon rate, annualized yield on date of purchase for discounted securities, or, for floating rate securities, the current reset rate, which is based upon current interest rate indices.

Maturity dates represent either the final legal maturity date on the security, the demand date for puttable securities, the date of the next interest rate reset for variable rate securities, or the prerefunded date for those types of securities.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

MMY          —Money Market Yield
PLC    —Public Limited Company
SOFR    —Secured Overnight Financing Rate
T-Bill    —Treasury Bill

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE TREASURY INSTRUMENTS FUND

    

Schedule of Investments

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

        

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Treasury Obligations - 100.6%

 

 

United States Treasury Bills

 

  $      2,301,497,700          5.386   12/12/23    $       2,297,777,589  
       30,767,500          5.375     12/19/23      30,686,114  
       146,970,500          5.381     12/19/23      146,581,737  
       3,500,000,000          5.386     12/19/23      3,490,741,881  
       62,317,100          5.434     12/19/23      62,152,260  
       23,852,900          5.444     12/19/23      23,789,805  
       431,161,900          5.378     12/21/23      429,891,552  
       2,500,000,000          5.397     12/21/23      2,492,634,158  
       25,407,700          5.447     12/21/23      25,332,840  
       12,400,900          5.456     12/21/23      12,364,363  
       8,172,600          5.457     12/21/23      8,148,521  
       113,272,500          5.458     12/21/23      112,938,761  
       17,532,600          5.459     12/21/23      17,480,943  
       2,225,903,800          5.462     12/21/23      2,219,345,538  
       261,536,400          5.463     12/21/23      260,765,826  
       96,103,900          5.464     12/21/23      95,820,746  
       397,904,700          5.467     12/21/23      396,732,339  
       3,470,500,000          5.396     12/26/23      3,457,711,518  
       224,848,000          5.422     12/26/23      224,019,455  
       292,321,800          5.438     12/26/23      291,244,620  
       604,777,000          5.443     12/26/23      602,548,451  
       123,865,100          5.444     12/26/23      123,408,668  
       40,520,600          5.445     12/26/23      40,371,285  
       412,533,400          5.485     12/26/23      411,013,251  
       56,068,100          5.388     12/28/23      55,845,851  
       120,123,500          5.391     12/28/23      119,647,341  
       8,051,600          5.392     12/28/23      8,019,684  
       31,505,900          5.380     01/02/24      31,361,758  
       189,534,500          5.385     01/02/24      188,667,362  
       500,000,000          5.386 (a)    01/02/24      497,712,453  
       47,099,200          5.390     01/02/24      46,883,717  
       1,001,497,500          5.402     01/02/24      996,915,555  
       177,385,500          5.403     01/02/24      176,573,945  
       391,419,100          5.408     01/02/24      389,628,321  
       39,365,400          5.501     01/02/24      39,185,300  
       131,948,600          5.381     01/04/24      131,288,294  
       6,000,000,000          5.391     01/04/24      5,969,974,391  
       50,104,900          5.482     01/04/24      49,854,162  
       129,682,000          5.483     01/04/24      129,033,036  
       323,228,600          5.486     01/04/24      321,611,077  
       68,941,200          5.488     01/04/24      68,596,200  
       646,457,200          5.489     01/04/24      643,222,155  
       499,939,700          5.493     01/04/24      497,437,868  
       241,680,800          5.495     01/04/24      240,471,364  
       700,000,000          5.392     01/11/24      695,786,683  
       48,537,500          5.387     01/16/24      48,209,166  
       582,954,000          5.393     01/16/24      579,010,587  
       87,056,900          5.493     01/16/24      86,468,001  
       252,534,200          5.501     01/16/24      250,825,924  
       44,318,400          5.386     01/23/24      43,971,790  
       111,211,500          5.387     01/23/24      110,341,726  
       242,687,300          5.391     01/23/24      240,789,266  
       304,467,800          5.393     01/23/24      302,086,587  
       974,916,400          5.511     01/23/24      967,291,674  
       2,708,340,100          5.457     01/25/24      2,686,364,757  
       77,898,900          5.458     01/25/24      77,266,832  
       48,803,200          5.459     01/25/24      48,407,213  
       280,809,600          5.460     01/25/24      278,531,124  
        

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Treasury Obligations – (continued)

 

  $      124,258,600          5.462   01/25/24    $         123,250,372  
       302,254,300          5.518     01/30/24      299,561,214  
       209,696,000          5.452     02/01/24      207,773,806  
       103,281,300          5.462     02/01/24      102,334,564  
       1,800,470,800          5.473     02/01/24      1,783,966,648  
       75,208,700          5.515     02/06/24      74,459,594  
       12,874,500          5.519     02/06/24      12,746,265  
       85,590,600          5.520     02/06/24      84,738,086  
       681,405,600          5.522     02/06/24      674,618,552  
       132,342,200          5.525     02/06/24      131,024,023  
       277,194,200          5.526     02/06/24      274,433,245  
       299,231,300          5.421     02/08/24      296,205,947  
       158,261,100          5.510     02/13/24      156,519,801  
       69,515,600          5.511     02/13/24      68,750,741  
       140,225,300          5.517     02/13/24      138,682,443  
       7,756,600          5.521     02/13/24      7,671,256  
       1,670,000,000          5.527     02/13/24      1,651,625,494  
       54,245,600          5.405     02/15/24      53,643,233  
       31,467,900          5.486     02/20/24      31,089,314  
       124,614,000          5.496     02/20/24      123,114,785  
       294,356,700          5.506     02/20/24      290,815,332  
       711,808,000          5.522     02/20/24      703,244,329  
       630,000,000          5.527     02/20/24      622,420,551  
       9,101,300          5.428     02/22/24      8,990,198  
       32,657,000          5.501     02/22/24      32,258,346  
       651,575,700          5.516     02/22/24      643,621,712  
       81,625,100          5.472     02/27/24      80,560,862  
       35,833,700          5.499     02/27/24      35,366,496  
       71,152,500          5.501     02/27/24      70,224,805  
       2,100,028,900          5.506     02/27/24      2,072,648,460  
       50,435,300          5.508     02/27/24      49,777,718  
       86,237,500          5.404     02/29/24      85,085,872  
       999,011,000          5.590     02/29/24      985,670,067  
       1,393,985,500          5.527     03/05/24      1,374,341,917  
       109,391,700          5.522     03/07/24      107,829,526  
       86,609,500          5.452     03/12/24      85,314,580  
       193,661,500          5.463     03/12/24      190,766,020  
       95,158,400          5.501     03/21/24      93,601,743  
       975,247,200          5.537     03/21/24      959,293,539  
       18,123,200          5.541     03/21/24      17,826,730  
       24,550,900          5.542     03/21/24      24,149,282  
       36,751,700          5.552     03/21/24      36,150,494  
       153,705,000          5.553     03/21/24      151,190,604  
       61,377,400          5.557     03/21/24      60,373,353  
       12,585,000          5.558     03/21/24      12,379,127  
       4,249,700          5.570     03/21/24      4,180,181  
       23,841,100          5.552     03/28/24      23,425,755  
       385,000,000          5.553     03/28/24      378,292,765  
       712,849,700          5.580     04/04/24      699,632,277  
       305,795,000          5.558     04/11/24      299,824,433  
       85,308,800          5.566     04/11/24      83,643,168  
       106,636,000          5.571     04/11/24      104,553,960  
       125,257,700          5.549     04/25/24      122,553,077  
       1,384,144,200          5.564     04/25/24      1,354,257,114  
       733,740,400          5.558     05/02/24      717,150,527  
       11,633,900          5.480     05/09/24      11,362,229  
       232,442,300          5.483     05/09/24      227,014,387  
       18,047,400          5.490     05/09/24      17,625,963  
       153,166,900          5.494     05/09/24      149,590,199  

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE TREASURY INSTRUMENTS FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

        

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Treasury Obligations – (continued)

 

  $      4,945,900          5.337   10/31/24    $ 4,711,425  
       64,815,300          5.340     10/31/24      61,742,545  
       27,299,000          5.360     10/31/24      26,004,813  
       18,199,300          5.363     10/31/24      17,336,510  
       228,956,100          5.421     10/31/24      218,101,780  
       45,985,300          5.432     10/31/24      43,805,235  
       72,602,200          5.452     10/31/24      69,160,285  
       427,000,000          5.506     10/31/24      406,756,842  
       1,550,000,000          5.282     11/29/24      1,472,657,578  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note

 

       17,257,000          5.182     11/15/24      16,547,701  
       18,306,600          5.243  (a)    11/15/24      17,554,161  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY -0.015%)

 

       457,496,900          5.334  (b)    01/31/24      457,510,602  
       3,493,290,500          5.335  (b)    01/31/24      3,493,395,125  
       1,915,601,600          5.336  (b)    01/31/24      1,915,658,973  
       2,092,396,900          5.337  (b)    01/31/24      2,092,459,568  
       1,954,233,600          5.338  (b)    01/31/24      1,954,292,130  
       24,736,100          5.339  (b)    01/31/24      24,736,841  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY -0.075%)

 

       3,355,629,600          5.277  (b)    04/30/24      3,354,672,344  
       1,388,752,200          5.278  (b)    04/30/24      1,388,356,032  
       1,545,000,000          5.279  (b)    04/30/24      1,544,559,260  
       2,100,000,000          5.280  (b)    04/30/24      2,099,400,936  
       524,630,100          5.283  (b)    04/30/24      524,480,439  
       25,458,200          5.284  (b)    04/30/24      25,450,938  
       2,354,186,800          5.285  (b)    04/30/24      2,353,515,224  
       589,891,500          5.286  (b)    04/30/24      589,723,222  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY + 0.037%)

 

       44,791,500          5.385  (b)    07/31/24      44,790,384  
       1,393,037,500          5.386  (b)    07/31/24      1,393,002,778  
       1,617,325,100          5.387  (b)    07/31/24      1,617,284,787  
       146,737,000          5.388  (b)    07/31/24      146,733,342  
       737,171,200          5.393  (b)    07/31/24      737,152,826  
       66,000,000          5.395  (b)    07/31/24      65,998,355  
       189,046,400          5.396  (b)    07/31/24      189,041,688  
       696,338,600          5.397  (b)    07/31/24      696,321,243  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY + 0.125%)

 

       817,721,500          5.482  (b)    07/31/25      816,971,196  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY + 0.169%)

 

       409,902,700          5.517  (b)    04/30/25      410,020,797  
       191,053,600          5.521  (b)    04/30/25      191,108,645  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY + 0.170%)

 

       353,491,400          5.521  (b)    10/31/25      353,491,400  
 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.6%    $ 84,408,508,416  
 

 

 
 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.6)%

     (526,289,481
 

 

 
  NET ASSETS - 100.0%    $     83,882,218,935  
 

 

 

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

 

  (a)

All or a portion represents a forward commitment.

(b)

Variable or floating rate security. Except for floating rate notes (for which final maturity is disclosed), maturity date disclosed is the next interest reset date. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect on November 30, 2023.

Interest rates represent either the stated coupon rate, annualized yield on date of purchase for discounted securities, or, for floating rate securities, the current reset rate, which is based upon current interest rate indices.

Maturity dates represent either the final legal maturity date on the security, the demand date for puttable securities, the date of the next interest rate reset for variable rate securities, or the prerefunded date for those types of securities.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

MMY

   —Money Market Yield

T-Bill

   —Treasury Bill

 

 

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND

    

Schedule of Investments

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

       Interest
Rate
   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Treasury Obligations - 60.0%

 

    

United States Treasury Bills

 

  $      388,352,400          5.386   12/05/23    $          388,124,135  
       482,322,600          5.407     12/07/23      481,896,549  
       1,152,797,600          5.386     12/12/23      1,150,899,235  
       7,496,932,000          5.386     12/19/23      7,477,102,193  
       25,881,100          5.434     12/19/23      25,812,643  
       6,915,400          5.444     12/19/23      6,897,108  
       1,751,773,900          5.397     12/21/23      1,746,617,286  
       7,366,000          5.447     12/21/23      7,344,317  
       3,595,200          5.456     12/21/23      3,584,617  
       6,196,500          5.457     12/21/23      6,178,260  
       66,185,500          5.458     12/21/23      65,990,673  
       5,082,900          5.459     12/21/23      5,067,938  
       431,099,600          5.462     12/21/23      429,830,593  
       79,360,400          5.463     12/21/23      79,126,791  
       61,978,100          5.464     12/21/23      61,795,658  
       123,868,200          5.467     12/21/23      123,503,575  
       44,762,300          5.438     12/26/23      44,596,917  
       101,736,400          5.443     12/26/23      101,360,515  
       18,967,000          5.444     12/26/23      18,896,923  
       8,246,100          5.445     12/26/23      8,215,633  
       46,952,800          5.449     12/26/23      46,779,324  
       195,016,200          5.485     12/26/23      194,295,675  
       1,203,939,000          5.386  (a)    01/02/24      1,198,785,686  
       66,236,300          5.402     01/02/24      65,952,784  
       47,626,200          5.408     01/02/24      47,422,342  
       352,982,500          5.418     01/02/24      351,471,602  
       2,255,034,000          5.391     01/04/24      2,243,777,223  
       8,848,700          5.493     01/04/24      8,804,529  
       8,600,500          5.495     01/04/24      8,557,568  
       1,361,482,900          5.392     01/11/24      1,353,288,101  
       25,614,300          5.387     01/23/24      25,414,105  
       31,897,100          5.511     01/23/24      31,647,800  
       596,112,200          5.457     01/25/24      591,275,503  
       14,218,400          5.458     01/25/24      14,103,036  
       11,367,500          5.459     01/25/24      11,275,267  
       38,864,300          5.460     01/25/24      38,548,965  
       36,637,200          5.462     01/25/24      36,339,935  
       779,726,800          5.473     02/01/24      772,576,054  
       17,518,000          5.515     02/06/24      17,343,528  
       76,324,700          5.520     02/06/24      75,564,539  
       236,465,600          5.522     02/06/24      234,110,504  
       57,089,700          5.525     02/06/24      56,521,111  
       56,910,200          5.526     02/06/24      56,343,399  
       128,600          5.427     02/08/24      127,298  
       711,321,600          5.527     02/13/24      703,491,727  
       777,761,000          5.506     02/27/24      767,617,972  
       26,983,900          5.508     02/27/24      26,631,994  
       407,144,000          5.590     02/29/24      401,698,449  
       724,553,100          5.527     03/05/24      714,342,937  
       65,561,700          5.453     03/12/24      64,581,351  
       202,954,500          5.463     03/12/24      199,919,705  
       50,434,000          5.501     03/21/24      49,608,488  
       503,605,400          5.537     03/21/24      495,362,303  
       13,348,000          5.541     03/21/24      13,129,518  
       24,225,700          5.542     03/21/24      23,829,170  
       36,264,900          5.552     03/21/24      35,671,310  
       151,668,900          5.553     03/21/24      149,186,358  
       60,564,300          5.557     03/21/24      59,572,973  
   

Principal

Amount

       Interest
Rate
   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Treasury Obligations – (continued)

 

     $      12,418,300          5.558   03/21/24    $            12,215,035  
       1,971,600          5.570     03/21/24      1,939,329  
       54,718,700          5.442     03/26/24      53,791,279  
       193,820,000          5.553     03/28/24      190,443,386  
       204,069,800          5.580     04/04/24      200,286,005  
       100,639,000          5.558     04/11/24      98,673,498  
       45,213,600          5.566     04/11/24      44,330,568  
       56,517,000          5.571     04/11/24      55,413,211  
       96,406,000          5.549     04/25/24      94,324,562  
       614,620,000          5.564     04/25/24      601,350,150  
       334,259,600          5.558     05/02/24      326,701,989  
       5,299,900          5.480     05/09/24      5,176,139  
       108,260,700          5.483     05/09/24      105,732,636  
       8,221,600          5.490     05/09/24      8,029,612  
       71,269,600          5.494     05/09/24      69,605,338  
       3,827,100          5.337     10/31/24      3,645,711  
       39,162,100          5.340     10/31/24      37,305,974  
       15,994,200          5.360     10/31/24      15,236,139  
       10,662,800          5.363     10/31/24      10,157,426  
       135,616,500          5.421     10/31/24      129,188,822  
       27,681,700          5.432     10/31/24      26,369,699  
       43,704,200          5.452     10/31/24      41,632,796  
       240,000,000          5.506     10/31/24      228,624,963  
       965,000,000          5.282     11/29/24      916,848,105  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note

 

       10,020,000          5.182     11/15/24      9,608,157  
       10,629,300          5.243  (a)    11/15/24      10,192,414  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.037%)

 

       124,838,100          5.386  (b)    07/31/24      124,866,707  
       68,058,800          5.388  (b)    07/31/24      68,074,396  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY

 

       +0.125 %)           
       1,046,683,700          5.482  (b)    07/31/25      1,045,723,311  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.169%)

 

       531,180,700          5.517  (b)    04/30/25      531,290,864  
       499,913,800          5.521  (b)    04/30/25      500,017,480  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.170%)

 

       245,508,900          5.520  (b)    10/31/25      245,531,478  
       465,856,100          5.521  (b)    10/31/25      465,898,941  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY+ 0.200%)

 

       520,336,200          5.551  (b)    01/31/25      520,336,200  
 

 

 
  TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS    $ 30,216,374,012  
 

 

 
              
  Repurchase Agreements(c) - 38.6%

 

 

Banco Santander, S.A.

 

       100,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 100,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $100,014,750

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.500%, due 05/15/46, a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note, 0.125%, due 01/15/32 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.250% to 4.375%, due 11/30/28 to 11/30/30. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $102,015,092.

 

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Banco Santander, S.A. – (continued)

 

  $      200,000,000          5.310   12/01/23    $          200,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $200,029,500

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.000%, due 01/09/24 to 09/05/24, U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.250% to 4.750%, due 02/15/41 to 11/15/53, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 1.250%, due 04/15/27 to 07/15/32 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.250% to 3.875%, due 02/29/24 to 11/15/31. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $204,030,092.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Barclays Bank PLC

 

       80,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 80,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $80,011,800

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.250%, due 05/15/42 and a U.S. Treasury Note, 4.625%, due 09/30/28. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $81,612,098.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Barclays Capital, Inc.

 

       300,000,210          5.330     12/01/23    $ 300,000,210  
 

Maturity Value: $300,044,626

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 1.000%, due 07/31/28. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $306,000,214.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

BNP Paribas

 

       300,000,000          5.330     12/01/23    $ 300,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $300,044,417

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 4.375%, due 11/30/28. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $306,000,000.

 

       750,000,000          5.470  (d)    02/29/24    $ 750,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $770,854,369

 

 

Settlement Date: 08/30/23

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 11/15/31 to 02/15/42, U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375% to 4.125%, due 04/30/25 to 12/31/27 and U.S. Treasury Principal-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 05/15/40 to 08/15/47. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $764,999,998.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

BofA Securities, Inc.

 

       100,000,000          5.250     12/01/23    $ 100,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $100,014,583

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, 3.625%, due 04/15/28, a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note, 1.375%, due 07/15/33, U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 07/31/24 to 02/15/50, a U.S. Treasury Note, 3.000%, due 09/30/25 and U.S. Treasury Principal-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 08/15/25 to 02/15/40. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $101,999,998.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

 

       200,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 200,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $200,029,500

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.375% to 4.875%, due 11/30/25 to 11/30/28. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $204,000,021.

 

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. – (continued)

 

  $      645,000,000          5.310   12/01/23    $          645,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $645,095,137

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note, 0.125%, due 04/15/25 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.250% to 4.250%, due 04/30/25 to 07/15/25. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $657,900,037.

 

       800,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 800,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $800,118,000

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Note, 5.551%, due 01/31/25, a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note, 0.125%, due 04/15/25 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375% to 4.625%, due 01/31/25 to 04/30/25. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $816,000,078.

 

       150,000,000          5.320     12/05/23    $ 150,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $150,155,167

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Note, 0.125%, due 04/15/25 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375% to 3.875%, due 03/31/25 to 05/15/25. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $153,000,027.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

 

       100,000,000          5.260     12/01/23    $ 100,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $100,014,611

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.000%, due 02/29/24 to 03/05/24, U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.375% to 3.625%, due 08/15/43 to 05/15/51, a U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 11/15/33, a U.S. Treasury Note, 3.500%, due 01/31/28 and a U.S. Treasury Principal-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 05/15/40. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $102,000,065.

 

       100,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 100,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $100,014,750

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 0.875%, due 01/15/24 to 01/15/30. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $102,000,039.

 

       200,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 200,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $200,029,500

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.000%, due 02/29/24, U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.000% to 3.625%, due 11/15/41 to 02/15/53 and a U.S. Treasury Principal-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 05/15/40. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $204,000,045.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.

 

       150,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 150,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $150,022,166

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 05/15/25 to 02/15/30. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $153,000,000.

 

       550,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 550,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $550,081,278

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 05/15/24 to 11/15/33. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $561,000,001.

 

 

 

 

 

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   37


FINANCIAL SQUARE TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND

    

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

 

  $      6,900,000,000          5.300   12/01/23    $          6,900,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $6,901,015,833

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 4.125%, due 11/15/32. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $6,901,015,884.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corporation

 

       150,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 150,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $150,022,125

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.000%, due 02/29/24 to 05/30/24. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $153,000,000.

 

       200,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 200,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $200,029,500

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.375%, due 08/15/42 and a U.S. Treasury Note, 4.000%, due 11/15/42. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $204,000,062.

 

       350,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 350,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $350,051,625

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 3.125%, due 08/31/29. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $357,000,046.

 

       350,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 350,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $350,051,625

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.250% to 3.375%, due 05/15/42 to 08/15/42 and a U.S. Treasury Note, 4.000%, due 11/15/42. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $357,000,063.

 

       500,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 500,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $500,073,750

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 3.875%, due 12/31/27. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $510,000,088.

 

       505,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 505,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $505,074,487

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.000%, due 11/29/24. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $515,100,000.

 

       1,300,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 1,300,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,300,191,750

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.875% to 4.125%, due 11/15/32 to 08/15/33. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $1,326,000,013.

 

       2,000,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 2,000,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $2,000,295,000

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.000%, due 11/15/41, a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, 2.000%, due 01/15/26 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875% to 3.250%, due 06/30/27 to 08/15/28. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $2,040,000,004.

 

       119,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 119,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $119,017,586

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 0.625%, due 05/15/30. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $121,380,000.

 

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Fixed Income Clearing Corporation – (continued)

 

  $      171,000,000          5.320   12/01/23    $          171,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $171,025,270

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.000%, due 11/29/24. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $174,420,000.

 

       122,000,000          5.340     12/01/23    $ 122,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $122,018,097

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.500% to 4.625%, due 04/30/24 to 11/15/26. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $124,440,000.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

HSBC Bank PLC

 

       15,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 15,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $15,002,212

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.625%, due 05/15/53, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bonds, 0.625% to 2.125%, due 02/15/41 to 02/15/49, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 1.625%, due 07/15/26 to 07/15/30 and a U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 11/15/27. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $15,302,272.

 

       350,000,000          5.320     12/04/23    $ 350,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $350,362,056

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125% to 3.750%, due 05/15/40 to 02/15/53, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bonds, 0.250% to 3.875%, due 01/15/25 to 02/15/50, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 0.500%, due 04/15/24 to 07/15/26, a U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 11/15/27 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.250% to 4.500%, due 06/15/24 to 11/30/28. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $357,211,054.

 

       150,000,000          5.330     12/11/23    $ 150,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $151,821,084

 

 

Settlement Date: 09/20/23

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125% to 4.000%, due 05/15/40 to 05/15/53, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bonds, 0.250% to 3.875%, due 04/15/29 to 02/15/50, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 0.625%, due 01/15/25 to 07/15/32, a U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 11/15/27 and a U.S. Treasury Note, 4.125%, due 11/15/32. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $153,022,707.

 

       150,000,000          5.330     12/11/23    $ 150,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $151,798,876

 

 

Settlement Date: 09/21/23

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125% to 4.000%, due 05/15/40 to 05/15/53, a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, 1.000%, due 02/15/49, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 0.500%, due 04/15/24 to 07/15/30, a U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Security, 0.000%, due 11/15/27 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.500% to 2.375%, due 11/30/24 to 05/15/27. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $153,022,745.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Joint Account I

 

       1,066,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 1,066,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $1,066,157,235

 

 

 

 

 

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) – (continued)

 

 

Natixis-New York Branch

 

  $      225,000,000          5.310   12/01/23    $ 225,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $225,033,188

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.125% to 4.750%, due 05/15/40 to 11/15/53, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bonds, 0.125% to 1.500%, due 02/15/46 to 02/15/53, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.125% to 1.625%, due 10/15/24 to 07/15/32 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.750% to 5.000%, due 06/30/25 to 11/15/33. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $229,500,063.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Norinchukin Bank (The)

 

       88,000,000          5.340     12/05/23    $ 88,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $88,091,373

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.875%, due 02/15/43 and U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.625% to 0.875%, due 05/15/30 to 11/15/30. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $89,760,028.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

 

 

(Cost $19,436,000,210)

   $ 19,436,000,210  
 

 

 
 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.6%

   $ 49,652,374,222  
 

 

 
 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 1.4%

     710,592,271  
 

 

 
 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

   $     50,362,966,493  
 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.
(a)   All or a portion represents a forward commitment.
(b)   Variable or floating rate security. Except for floating rate notes (for which final maturity is disclosed), maturity date disclosed is the next interest reset date. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect on November 30, 2023.
(c)   Unless noted, all repurchase agreements were entered into on November 30, 2023. Additional information on Joint Repurchase Agreement Account I appears in the Additional Investment Information section.
(d)   The instrument is subject to a demand feature

 

Interest rates represent either the stated coupon rate, annualized yield on date of purchase for discounted securities, or, for floating rate securities, the current reset rate, which is based upon current interest rate indices.

 

Maturity dates represent either the final legal maturity date on the security, the demand date for puttable securities, the date of the next interest rate reset for variable rate securities, or the prerefunded date for those types of securities.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:
MMY    —Money Market Yield
PLC    —Public Limited Company
T-Bill    —Treasury Bill

 

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   39


FINANCIAL SQUARE TREASURY SOLUTIONS FUND

    

Schedule of Investments

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Treasury Obligations - 75.8%

 

 

United States Treasury Bills

  
  $      47,027,500          5.386   12/05/23    $ 46,999,858  
       204,349,800          5.407     12/07/23      204,169,291  
       782,115,300          5.386     12/12/23      780,827,354  
       3,315,513,900          5.386     12/19/23            3,306,744,193  
       500,700          5.433     12/19/23      499,376  
       10,555,400          5.434     12/19/23      10,527,480  
       2,567,800          5.444     12/19/23      2,561,008  
       533,485,200          5.397     12/21/23      531,914,394  
       2,735,200          5.447     12/21/23      2,727,146  
       1,335,000          5.456     12/21/23      1,331,069  
       2,588,500          5.457     12/21/23      2,580,878  
       27,082,400          5.458     12/21/23      27,002,658  
       1,887,500          5.459     12/21/23      1,881,942  
       161,548,800          5.462     12/21/23      161,073,132  
       30,911,800          5.463     12/21/23      30,820,783  
       25,577,700          5.464     12/21/23      25,502,389  
       45,811,700          5.467     12/21/23      45,676,811  
       17,508,400          5.422     12/26/23      17,443,709  
       45,803,900          5.438     12/26/23      45,634,662  
       7,418,800          5.443     12/26/23      7,391,389  
       3,032,800          5.445     12/26/23      3,021,594  
       23,881,400          5.449     12/26/23      23,793,162  
       84,451,300          5.485     12/26/23      84,139,267  
       443,876,500          5.380  (a)    01/02/24      441,967,454  
       22,626,000          5.390     01/02/24      22,528,689  
       24,224,000          5.402     01/02/24      24,119,816  
       156,092,200          5.408     01/02/24      155,420,871  
       501,007,300          5.391     01/04/24      498,506,042  
       8,875,200          5.495     01/04/24      8,830,891  
       680,741,300          5.392     01/11/24      676,643,901  
       8,838,900          5.387     01/23/24      8,769,768  
       13,728,200          5.511     01/23/24      13,620,828  
       203,142,500          5.457     01/25/24      201,494,236  
       5,018,300          5.458     01/25/24      4,977,582  
       4,012,100          5.459     01/25/24      3,979,547  
       15,192,600          5.460     01/25/24      15,069,330  
       13,223,300          5.462     01/25/24      13,116,008  
       283,911,300          5.473     02/01/24      281,307,596  
       6,182,900          5.515     02/06/24      6,121,311  
       1,058,400          5.519     02/06/24      1,047,857  
       73,367,100          5.522     02/06/24      72,636,277  
       21,147,400          5.525     02/06/24      20,936,747  
       77,866,600          5.526     02/06/24      77,090,957  
       50,000          5.427     02/08/24      49,494  
       277,204,300          5.527     02/13/24      274,152,974  
       259,344,300          5.472     02/27/24      255,962,098  
       10,908,900          5.496     02/27/24      10,766,633  
       138,878,700          5.590     02/29/24      137,021,198  
       180,105,900          5.527     03/05/24      177,567,907  
       2,979,100          5.452     03/12/24      2,934,539  
       3,365,500          5.453     03/12/24      3,315,160  
       75,937,600          5.463     03/12/24      74,801,739  
       18,080,100          5.501     03/21/24      17,784,177  
       190,264,700          5.537     03/21/24      187,150,571  
       5,037,400          5.541     03/21/24      4,954,951  
       8,697,600          5.542     03/21/24      8,555,243  
       13,019,900          5.552     03/21/24      12,806,799  
       54,452,400          5.553     03/21/24      53,561,159  
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Treasury Obligations – (continued)

 

  $      21,743,800          5.557   03/21/24    $ 21,387,912  
       4,458,400          5.558     03/21/24      4,385,428  
       612,200          5.570     03/21/24      602,180  
       19,896,600          5.442     03/26/24      19,559,375  
       73,145,300          5.553     03/28/24      71,871,007  
       73,157,200          5.580     04/04/24      71,800,743  
       36,616,000          5.558     04/11/24      35,900,888  
       16,208,600          5.566     04/11/24      15,892,045  
       20,260,800          5.571     04/11/24      19,865,106  
       31,038,800          5.549     04/25/24      30,368,654  
       209,870,200          5.564     04/25/24              205,338,975  
       118,213,700          5.558     05/02/24      115,540,888  
       1,874,400          5.480     05/09/24      1,830,630  
       37,219,000          5.483     05/09/24      36,349,875  
       2,907,600          5.490     05/09/24      2,839,703  
       24,531,800          5.494     05/09/24      23,958,942  
       1,044,100          5.337     10/31/24      994,604  
       12,381,900          5.340     10/31/24      11,794,935  
       5,171,900          5.360     10/31/24      4,926,725  
       3,447,900          5.363     10/31/24      3,284,452  
       43,208,000          5.421     10/31/24      41,159,720  
       8,627,500          5.432     10/31/24      8,218,512  
       13,621,200          5.452     10/31/24      12,975,485  
       80,000,000          5.506     10/31/24      76,207,590  
       300,000,000          5.282     11/29/24      285,030,499  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note

  
       3,248,500          5.182     11/15/24      3,114,980  
       3,446,100          5.243  (a)    11/15/24      3,304,458  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY -0.015%)

 

       86,222,100          5.334  (b)    01/31/24      86,231,231  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY -0.075%)

 

       988,900          5.277  (b)    04/30/24      988,866  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.037%)

 

       5,300          5.385  (b)    07/31/24      5,301  
       46,794,000          5.386  (b)    07/31/24      46,804,801  
       24,682,900          5.388  (b)    07/31/24      24,688,597  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.125%)

 

       367,974,700          5.482  (b)    07/31/25      367,637,063  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.169%)

 

       194,436,000          5.517  (b)    04/30/25      194,475,619  
       188,573,000          5.521  (b)    04/30/25      188,611,425  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.170%)

 

       81,126,400          5.520  (b)    10/31/25      81,133,663  
       160,294,600          5.521  (b)    10/31/25      160,308,952  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY +0.200%)

 

       173,445,300          5.551  (b)    01/31/25      173,445,300  
 

 

 
 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS

   $ 11,586,669,024  
 

 

 

 

        

 

 

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


FINANCIAL SQUARE TREASURY SOLUTIONS FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(c) - 22.2%

 

 

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

  
  $      3,400,000,000          5.300   12/01/23    $ 3,400,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $3,400,500,556

  
 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.500% to 1.125%, due 02/28/25 to 06/30/26. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $ 3,400,500,628.

 

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.0%    $ 14,986,669,024  
 

 

 
 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 2.0%

     300,046,561  
 

 

 
  NET ASSETS - 100.0%    $     15,286,715,585  
 

 

 

 

The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets.
(a)   All or a portion represents a forward commitment.
(b)   Variable or floating rate security. Except for floating rate notes (for which final maturity is disclosed), maturity date disclosed is the next interest reset date. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect on November 30, 2023.
(c)   Unless noted, all repurchase agreements were entered into on November 30, 2023. Additional information on Joint Repurchase Agreement Account I and III appears in the Additional Investment Information section.

 

Interest rates represent either the stated coupon rate, annualized yield on date of purchase for discounted securities, or, for floating rate securities, the current reset rate, which is based upon current interest rate indices.

 

Maturity dates represent either the final legal maturity date on the security, the demand date for puttable securities, the date of the next interest rate reset for variable rate securities, or the prerefunded date for those types of securities.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:
MMY    —Money Market Yield
T-Bill    —Treasury Bill

 

    

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   41


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

JOINT REPURCHASE AGREEMENT ACCOUNT I— At November 30, 2023, certain Funds had undivided interests in the Joint Repurchase Agreement Account I with a maturity date of December 1, 2023, as follows:

 

Fund      Principal Amount        Maturity Value        Collateral Value
Allocation
 

 

 

Government

       $2,334,000,000          $2,334,344,265          $2,380,731,949  

 

 

Treasury Obligations

       1,066,000,000          1,066,157,235          1,087,343,726  

 

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS— At November 30, 2023, the Principal Amounts of certain Funds’ interest in the Joint Repurchase Agreement Account I were as follows:

 

Counterparty      Interest Rate        Government      Treasury Obligations  

 

 

Bank of Nova Scotia (The)

       5.310%          $343,235,294        $156,764,706  

 

 

BNP Paribus

       5.310              686,470,588        313,529,412  

 

 

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

       5.310              1,304,294,118        595,705,882  

 

 
Total             $2,334,000,000        $1,066,000,000  

 

 

At November 30, 2023, the Joint Repurchase Agreement Account I was fully collateralized by cash and:

 

Issuer      Interest Rate     Maturity Dates  

 

 

U.S. Treasury Bills

             12/12/23 to 11/29/24  

 

 

U.S. Treasury Bonds

       1.250% to 6.250       02/15/29 to 08/15/53  

 

 

U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Note

       5.276       04/30/24  

 

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bonds

       0.750 to 3.875       04/15/28 to 02/15/49  

 

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes

       0.125 to 1.375       04/15/24 to 07/15/33  

 

 

U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Securities

             08/15/27 to 02/15/52  

 

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

       0.250 to 4.875       12/31/23 to 11/15/33  

 

 

U.S. Treasury Principal-Only Stripped Securities

             02/15/40 to 08/15/47  

 

 

JOINT REPURCHASE AGREEMENT ACCOUNT III— At November 30, 2023, certain Funds had undivided interests in the Joint Repurchase Agreement Account I with a maturity date of December 1, 2023, as follows:

 

Fund      Principal Amount        Maturity Value        Collateral Value
Allocation
 

 

 

Government

       $1,437,900,000          $1,438,112,317          $1,478,087,262  

 

 

Money Market

       100,000,000          100,014,766          102,794,858  

 

 

Prime Obligations

       100,000,000          100,014,766          102,794,858  

 

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS— At November 30, 2023, the Principal Amounts of certain Funds’ interest in the Joint Repurchase Agreement Account III were as follows:

 

Counterparty      Interest Rate        Government            Money Market          Prime Obligations  

 

 

ABN Amro Bank N.V.

       5.310%          $239,650,000        $16,666,667        $16,666,667  

 

 

Bank of America, N.A.

       5.320              239,650,000        16,666,667        16,666,667  

 

 

Bank of Montreal

       5.320              119,825,000        8,333,333        8,333,333  

 

 

BofA Securities, Inc.

       5.320              239,650,000        16,666,667        16,666,667  

 

 

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

       5.320              215,685,000        15,000,000        15,000,000  

 

 

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

       5.310              383,440,000        26,666,666        26,666,666  

 

 

Total

            $1,437,900,000        $100,000,000        $100,000,000  

 

 

At November 30, 2023, the Joint Repurchase Agreement Account III was fully collateralized by cash and:

 

Issuer      Interest Rate     Maturity Dates  

 

 

Federal Farm Credit Bank

       4.000% to 6.080       04/28/33 to 09/26/33  

 

 

Federal Home Loan Bank

       4.080 to 4.250       05/25/33 to 10/19/38  

 

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

       2.000 to 7.000       02/01/34 to 12/01/53  

 

 

Federal National Mortgage Association

       2.000 to 6.000       08/01/33 to 04/01/53  

 

 

Government National Mortgage Association

       1.500 to 7.500       02/20/28 to 11/20/53  

 

 

U.S. Treasury Bonds

       3.875       05/15/43  

 

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

       0.375 to 4.375       08/15/26 to 08/31/28  

 

 

 

        

 

 

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


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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

           Federal Instruments  
Fund
     Government Fund       Money Market Fund       Prime Obligations Fund        
  Assets:            
 

Investments, at value (cost $5,479,562,243, $110,304,487,108, $2,027,099,879 and $2,326,040,992, respectively)

   $ 5,479,562,243      $ 110,304,487,108     $ 2,027,081,085     $ 2,325,981,722    
 

Repurchase agreements, at value (Cost $–, $140,109,995,496, $639,800,000 and $791,300,000, respectively)

            140,109,995,496       639,799,335       791,298,885    
 

Cash

     574,401        3,250,172,760       22,041,859       24,481,335    
 

Receivables:

           
 

Investments sold

     10,094,542        2,943,325,415       2,390,312       2,600,606    
 

Interest

     8,750,242        584,972,553       6,819,194       7,208,593    
 

Fund shares sold

     1,552,104        72,119,847             10,060,852    
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

                        82,016    
 

Other assets

     117,121        935,801       371,927       116,688    
 

 

 
 

Total assets

     5,500,650,653        257,266,008,980       2,698,503,712       3,161,830,697    
 

 

 
             
  Liabilities:            
 

Payables:

           
 

Investments purchased

     264,494,462        4,883,275,489       62,427,540       71,059,380    
 

Fund shares redeemed

     4,942,401        64,604,000             38,343,660    
 

Dividend distribution

     3,243,748        508,531,386       1,649,865       1,201,249    
 

Management fees

     768,763        31,513,978       347,067       377,535    
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

     125,144        6,236,280       22,620       25,332    
 

Accrued expenses

     141,701        2,880,297       103,552       29,715    
 

 

 
 

Total liabilities

     273,716,219        5,497,041,430       64,550,644       111,036,871    
 

 

 
  Net Assets:            
 

Paid-in Capital

     5,226,827,109        251,768,997,012       2,641,488,630       3,050,808,668    
 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     107,325        (29,462     (7,535,562     (14,842  
 

 

 
 

NET ASSETS

   $   5,226,934,434      $   251,768,967,550     $   2,633,953,068     $   3,050,793,826    

 

        

 

 

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


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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

           Federal Instruments
Fund
  Government Fund   Money Market Fund   Prime Obligations Fund     
   

Net Assets:

            
   

Class A Shares

   $     $ 2,578,101,711     $     $      
   

Class C Shares

           5,211,475                  
   

Class D Shares

     1,441,220       81,635,300                  
   

Institutional Shares

     4,869,354,898       214,557,639,090       2,626,319,055       3,034,064,611      
   

Capital Shares

     55,356       3,856,324,005             294,818      
   

Service Shares

     44,902,391       1,476,966,748       2,804            
   

Preferred Shares

     107,656,152       2,183,829,050       70,036       11,940      
   

Select Shares

           1,355,263,532       4,674,348       9,696,277      
   

Administration Shares

     182,443,190       10,067,366,178       2,886,825       6,587,170      
   

Cash Management Shares

     21,081,227         542,413,219                        
   

Premier Shares

           119,783,849                  
   

Resource Shares

           8,513,221                  
   

Class R6 Shares

           316,732,243                  
   

Drexel Hamilton Class Shares

           11,012,313,668             139,010      
   

Loop Class Shares

           2,922,240,067                  
   

Seelaus Class Shares

           684,634,194                  
   

Total Net Assets

   $ 5,226,934,434     $ 251,768,967,550     $ 2,633,953,068     $ 3,050,793,826      
   

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

            
   

Class A Shares

           2,578,102,057                  
   

Class C Shares

           5,211,476                  
   

Class D Shares

     1,441,192       81,635,308                  
   

Institutional Shares

     4,869,259,514       214,557,662,414       2,625,679,917       3,031,201,588      
   

Capital Shares

     55,355       3,856,324,722             294,546      
   

Service Shares

     44,901,511       1,476,967,029       2,803            
   

Preferred Shares

     107,654,046       2,183,829,274       70,015       11,932      
   

Select Shares

           1,355,263,722       4,674,644       9,688,326      
   

Administration Shares

     182,439,600       10,067,367,676       2,886,318       6,581,135      
   

Cash Management Shares

     21,080,815       542,413,177                  
   

Premier Shares

           119,783,857                  
   

Resource Shares

           8,513,222                  
   

Class R6 Shares

           316,732,301                  
   

Drexel Hamilton Class Shares

           11,012,315,183             138,882      
   

Loop Class Shares

           2,922,238,069                  
   

Seelaus Class Shares

           684,634,038                  
   

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:

            
   

Class A Shares

   $     $ 1.00     $     $      
   

Class C Shares

           1.00                  
   

Class D Shares

     1.00       1.00                  
   

Institutional Shares

     1.00       1.00       1.0002       1.0009      
   

Capital Shares

     1.00       1.00             1.0009      
   

Service Shares

     1.00       1.00       1.0005            
   

Preferred Shares

     1.00       1.00       1.0003       1.0007      
   

Select Shares

           1.00       0.9999       1.0008      
   

Administration Shares

     1.00       1.00       1.0002       1.0009      
   

Cash Management Shares

     1.00       1.00                  
   

Premier Shares

           1.00                  
   

Resource Shares

           1.00                  
   

Class R6 Shares

           1.00                  
   

Drexel Hamilton Class Shares

           1.00             1.0009      
   

Loop Class Shares

           1.00                  
   

Seelaus Class Shares

           1.00                  

 

        

 

 

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


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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

 

 

    

         Treasury Instruments
Fund
  Treasury Obligations
Fund
  Treasury Solutions Fund      
  Assets:         
 

Investments, at value (cost $84,408,508,416, $30,216,374,012 and $11,586,669,024, respectively)

   $ 84,408,508,416     $ 30,216,374,012     $ 11,586,669,024    
 

Repurchase agreements, at value (Cost $–, $19,436,000,210 and $3,400,000,000, respectively)

           19,436,000,210       3,400,000,000    
 

Cash

     231,592       598,442,930       125,659,331    
 

Receivables:

        
 

Interest

     130,998,139       30,305,223       6,798,493    
 

Fund shares sold

     40,410,028       34,948,750       8,744,948    
 

Investments sold

     17,475,277       1,420,147,967       648,833,085    
 

Other assets

     253,449       540,262       218,978    
 

 

 
 

Total assets

     84,597,876,901       51,736,759,354       15,776,923,859    
 

 

 
          
  Liabilities:         
 

Payables:

        
 

Investments purchased

     515,498,123       1,209,178,565         445,354,877      
 

Dividend distribution

     147,584,859       127,941,057       24,159,351    
 

Fund shares redeemed

     37,212,544       26,728,468       17,530,827    
 

Management fees

     12,424,233       7,515,796       2,360,598    
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

     1,737,641       1,814,427       641,157    
 

Accrued expenses

     1,200,566       614,548       161,464    
 

 

 
 

Total liabilities

     715,657,966       1,373,792,861       490,208,274    
 

 

 
  Net Assets:         
 

Paid-in Capital

     83,883,093,873       50,361,216,201       15,285,987,196    
 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (874,938     1,750,292       728,389    
 

 

 
 

NET ASSETS

   $   83,882,218,935     $   50,362,966,493     $   15,286,715,585    

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   45


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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

           Treasury Instruments
Fund
  Treasury Obligations
Fund
  Treasury Solutions Fund     
   

Net Assets:

          
   

Class D Shares

   $ 28,024,515     $     $      
   

Institutional Shares

     79,002,981,221       44,096,664,387       13,623,370,837      
   

Capital Shares

     520,343,392       1,089,013,699       164,197,060      
   

Service Shares

     698,077,649       1,535,200,503       418,451,868      
   

Preferred Shares

     63,099,260       1,064,306,439       46,330,472      
   

Select Shares

     590,744,734       240,994,975       2,039,420      
   

Administration Shares

     2,199,708,779       2,294,769,941       799,650,725      
   

Cash Management Shares

     31,043,160         14,974,257         165,859,179        
   

Premier Shares

     694,503,266       15,290,139       66,816,024      
   

Resource Shares

           11,752,153            
   

Loop Class Shares

     41,599,213                  
   

Seelaus Class Shares

     12,093,746                  
   

Total Net Assets

   $   83,882,218,935     $   50,362,966,493     $   15,286,715,585      
   

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

          
   

Class D Shares

     28,024,804                  
   

Institutional Shares

     79,003,807,646       44,095,124,088       13,622,721,606      
   

Capital Shares

     520,348,826       1,088,976,618       164,189,249      
   

Service Shares

     698,084,966       1,535,149,161       418,431,949      
   

Preferred Shares

     63,099,920       1,064,271,567       46,328,305      
   

Select Shares

     590,750,905       240,987,325       2,039,323      
   

Administration Shares

     2,199,731,782       2,294,692,332       799,612,669      
   

Cash Management Shares

     31,043,484       14,973,732       165,851,259      
   

Premier Shares

     694,510,549       15,289,622       66,812,835      
   

Resource Shares

           11,751,759            
   

Loop Class Shares

     41,599,648                  
   

Seelaus Class Shares

     12,093,872                  
   

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:

          
   

Class D Shares

   $ 1.00     $     $      
   

Institutional Shares

     1.00       1.00       1.00      
   

Capital Shares

     1.00       1.00       1.00      
   

Service Shares

     1.00       1.00       1.00      
   

Preferred Shares

     1.00       1.00       1.00      
   

Select Shares

     1.00       1.00       1.00      
   

Administration Shares

     1.00       1.00       1.00      
   

Cash Management Shares

     1.00       1.00       1.00      
   

Premier Shares

     1.00       1.00       1.00      
   

Resource Shares

           1.00            
   

Loop Class Shares

     1.00                  
   

Seelaus Class Shares

     1.00                  

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS FUNDS — FINANCIAL SQUARE FUNDS

    

Statements of Operations

 

For the Year Ended November 30, 2023

    

 

    

         Federal Instruments
Fund
   Government Fund   Money Market Fund   Prime Obligations
Fund
   
  Investment Income:
 

Interest income

   $ 262,119,630      $ 12,610,653,715     $ 151,809,233     $ 148,026,053    
 

 

 
  Expenses:
 

Fund-Level Expenses:

 

Management fees

     9,382,540        402,916,745       4,804,285       4,613,804    
 

Transfer Agency fees

     521,305        25,184,594       300,294       288,389    
 

Registration fees

     270,053        3,692,659       160,271       238,477    
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

     134,643        7,164,798       16,361       59,419    
 

Professional fees

     104,145        32,815       17,761       160,202    
 

Printing and postage fees

     47,062        1,078,668       31,239       46,713    
 

Trustee fees

     31,472        320,643       24,710       24,832    
 

Shareholder meeting expense

     7,423        677,665       2,546       3,223    
 

Other

     139,182        1,350,888       164,190       98,539    
 

 

 

Subtotal

     10,637,825        442,419,475       5,521,657       5,533,598    
 

Class Specific Expenses:

 

Administration Share fees

     345,815        23,398,750       6,745       16,053    
 

Service Share fees

     178,594        7,025,291       15       4    
 

Preferred Share fees

     147,947        1,927,009       68       439    
 

Cash Management Share fees

     73,228        1,595,179       2       2    
 

Distribution fees - Cash Management Shares

     43,937        957,112       2       2    
 

Capital Share fees

     129        4,365,374             619    
 

Premier Share fees

     114        617,455       2       2    
 

Select Share fees

     9        413,762       1,158       3,780    
 

Distribution fees - Resource Shares

            12,847                
 

Resource Share fees

            42,823       2       2    
 

Distribution and Service fees - Class A Shares

            3,845,063                
 

Distribution fees - Class C Shares

            56,984                
 

 

 

Total expenses

     11,427,598        486,677,124       5,529,651       5,554,501    
 

 

 

Less - expense reductions

                        (224,478  
 

 

 

Net expenses

     11,427,598        486,677,124       5,529,651       5,330,023    
 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

   $     250,692,032      $     12,123,976,591     $          146,279,582     $          142,696,030    
 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions

     605,201        (4,044,388     6,671       211,925    
 

Net change in unrealized (loss) from investment transactions

                  (428,693     (196,900  
 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     605,201        (4,044,388     (422,022     15,025    
 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 251,297,233      $ 12,119,932,203     $ 145,857,560     $ 142,711,055    
 

 

 

        

 

 

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


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Statements of Operations (continued)

 

For the Year Ended November 30, 2023

 

 

    

         Treasury Instruments
Fund
  Treasury Obligations
Fund
  Treasury Solutions
Fund
   
  Investment Income:         
 

Interest income

   $     4,312,948,951     $     2,183,863,677     $     748,159,198    
 

 

          
  Expenses:         
 

Fund-Level Expenses:

        
 

Management fees

     157,031,205       78,596,131       26,857,375    
 

Transfer Agency fees

     8,724,840       4,366,894       1,492,229    
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

     2,403,716       1,211,912       395,903    
 

Registration fees

     752,551       595,959       386,585    
 

Printing and postage fees

     418,031       113,576       53,835    
 

Shareholder meeting expense

     313,000       28,325       12,758    
 

Trustee fees

     138,399       107,638       34,380    
 

Professional fees

     42,913       100,183       82,673    
 

Other

     753,793       356,551       168,841    
 

 

 

Subtotal

     170,578,448       85,477,169       29,484,579    
 

Class Specific Expenses:

        
 

Administration Share fees

     5,551,840       5,159,595       1,993,813    
 

Service Share fees

     3,586,740       7,830,728       1,083,407    
 

Capital Share fees

     1,390,853       1,324,758       285,028    
 

Premier Share fees

     1,235,621       51,585       333,049    
 

Cash Management Share fees

     162,945         118,951         1,419,583      
 

Select Share fees

     130,128       37,307       2,019    
 

Distribution and Service fees - Class B Shares

     97,768       96,777          
 

Preferred Share fees

     87,615       968,729       55,239    
 

Resource Share fees

     2       84,688       2    
 

Distribution fees - Cash Management Shares

                 851,754    
 

 

 

Total expenses

     182,821,960       101,150,287       35,508,473    
 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

   $ 4,130,126,991     $ 2,082,713,390     $ 712,650,725    
 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions

     (7,188,332     4,239,329       1,576,143    
 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 4,122,938,659     $ 2,086,952,719     $ 714,226,868    
 

 

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS FUNDS — FINANCIAL SQUARE FUNDS

    

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    

 

    

         Federal Instruments Fund   Government Fund    
         For the Fiscal
Year Ended
November 30, 2023
  For the Fiscal
Year Ended
November 30, 2022
 

For the Fiscal

Year Ended
November 30, 2023

 

For the Fiscal

Year Ended
November 30, 2022

   
  From operations:           
 

Net investment income

   $ 250,692,032     $ 37,573,263     $ 12,123,976,591     $ 2,803,495,034    
 

Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions

     605,201       (1,097,739     (4,044,388     (36,419,448  
 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     251,297,233       36,475,524       12,119,932,203       2,767,075,586    
 

 

 
  Distributions to shareholders:
 

From distributable earnings:

 

Class A Shares

                 (72,685,018     (5,055,452  
 

Class C Shares

                 (216,622     (39,659  
 

Class D Shares

     (391,869           (3,619,247     (81  
 

Institutional Shares

     (235,326,812     (33,403,202     (10,522,118,650     (2,465,029,443  
 

Capital Shares

     (3,861     (2,765     (136,777,569     (34,275,444  
 

Service Shares

     (1,540,243     (84,362     (61,010,250     (10,898,908  
 

Preferred Shares

     (6,832,196     (2,118,828     (91,598,847     (17,928,655  
 

Select Shares

     (1,408     (575     (66,259,446     (12,702,067  
 

Administration Shares

     (6,378,524     (691,265     (429,061,209     (87,269,028  
 

Cash Management Shares

     (597,412     (298,124     (13,224,212     (1,262,217  
 

Premier Shares

     (1,371     (490     (7,728,220     (32,418,214  
 

Resource Shares

                 (356,100     (77,483  
 

Class R6 Shares

                 (14,094,386     (3,483,858  
 

Drexel Hamilton Class Shares

                 (449,135,354     (68,494,144  
 

Loop Class Shares

                 (176,056,718     (18,055,226  
 

Seelaus Class Shares

                 (73,173,095     (13,026,567  
 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (251,073,696     (36,599,611     (12,117,114,943     (2,770,016,446  
 

 

 
  From share transactions:
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

     15,977,811,218       9,035,571,345       1,939,531,164,447       1,792,318,949,830    
 

Proceeds received in connection with merger

                       2,790,726,059    
 

Reinvestment of distributions

     215,364,671       27,620,687       6,372,884,347       1,390,505,254    
 

Cost of shares redeemed

     (14,467,328,023     (8,434,265,919     (1,953,843,155,556     (1,760,970,089,565  
 

 

  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions      1,725,847,866       628,926,113       (7,939,106,762     35,530,091,578    
 

 

 

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)

     1,726,071,403       628,802,026       (7,936,289,502     35,527,150,718    
 

 

 
  Net Assets:
 

Beginning of year

     3,500,863,031       2,872,061,005       259,705,257,052       224,178,106,334    
 

 

 

End of year

   $ 5,226,934,434     $ 3,500,863,031     $ 251,768,967,550     $ 259,705,257,052    
 

 

 

        

 

 

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


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    

 

    

         Money Market Fund   Prime Obligations Fund    
        

For the Fiscal

Year Ended

November 30, 2023

 

For the Fiscal

Year Ended

November 30, 2022

 

For the Fiscal

Year Ended

November 30,
2023

 

For the Fiscal

Year Ended

November 30, 2022

   
  From operations:           
 

Net investment income

   $ 146,279,582     $ 57,642,391     $ 142,696,030     $ 23,875,734    
 

Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions

     6,671       (203,498     211,925       (56,386  
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) from investment transactions

     (428,693     406,916       (196,900     123,953    
 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     145,857,560       57,845,809       142,711,055       23,943,301    
 

 

 
  Distributions to shareholders:
 

From distributable earnings:

 

Institutional Shares

     (145,954,060     (57,708,561     (141,492,995     (22,902,785  
 

Capital Shares

     (31     (15     (19,461     (6,586  
 

Service Shares

     (122     (27     (27     (10  
 

Preferred Shares

     (3,311     (848     (19,936     (171  
 

Select Shares

     (194,803     (19,063     (620,147     (325,602  
 

Administration Shares

     (127,172     (25,185     (301,297     (71,812  
 

Cash Management Shares

     (26     (10     (28     (10  
 

Premier Shares

     (29     (12     (30     (12  
 

Resource Shares

     (28     (12     (30     (12  
 

Drexel Hamilton Class Shares

                 (373,245     (547,805  
 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (146,279,582     (57,753,733     (142,827,196     (23,854,805  
 

 

 
  From share transactions:
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

     15,041,168,190       22,570,295,561       7,334,947,557       6,700,628,087    
 

Reinvestment of distributions

     119,383,895       47,188,919       124,205,673       17,554,707    
 

Cost of shares redeemed

     (16,949,499,238     (23,694,139,380     (6,633,603,875     (5,648,898,729  
 

 

  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions      (1,788,947,153     (1,076,654,900     825,549,355       1,069,284,065    
 

 

 

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)

     (1,789,369,175     (1,076,562,824     825,433,214       1,069,372,561    
 

 

 
  Net Assets:
 

Beginning of year

     4,423,322,243       5,499,885,067       2,225,360,612       1,155,988,051    
 

 

 

End of year

   $ 2,633,953,068     $ 4,423,322,243     $ 3,050,793,826     $ 2,225,360,612    
 

 

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS FUNDS — FINANCIAL SQUARE FUNDS

    

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    

 

    

         Treasury Instruments Fund   Treasury Obligations Fund    
        

For the Fiscal

Year Ended

November 30, 2023

 

For the Fiscal

Year Ended

November 30, 2022

 

For the Fiscal

Year Ended

November 30, 2023

 

For the Fiscal

Year Ended

November 30, 2022

   
  From operations:           
 

Net investment income

   $ 4,130,126,991     $ 1,129,057,103     $ 2,082,713,390     $ 501,052,282    
 

Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions

     (7,188,332     (39,911,913     4,239,329       (3,292,917  
 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     4,122,938,659       1,089,145,190       2,086,952,719       497,759,365    
 

 

 
  Distributions to shareholders:
 

From distributable earnings:

 

Class D Shares

     (1,367,670                    
 

Institutional Shares

     (3,861,789,006     (1,056,034,044     (1,826,913,610     (434,961,311  
 

Capital Shares

     (41,430,892     (9,411,190     (41,696,476     (6,219,164  
 

Service Shares

     (29,943,775     (8,218,454     (67,464,668     (15,204,973  
 

Preferred Shares

     (4,182,906     (639,738     (45,884,337     (7,248,129  
 

Select Shares

     (20,706,162     (4,696,834     (5,859,394     (1,957,133  
 

Administration Shares

     (99,125,318     (22,293,083     (94,223,573     (32,452,304  
 

Cash Management Shares

     (1,291,142     (30,982     (908,816     (243,498  
 

Premier Shares

     (16,124,159     (1,691,897     (646,252     (268,194  
 

Resource Shares

     (26     (9     (742,723     (9  
 

Loop Class Shares

     (4,909,184     (2,114,874              
 

Seelaus Class Shares

     (27,100,254     (115              
 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (4,107,970,494     (1,105,131,220     (2,084,339,849     (498,554,715  
 

 

 
  From share transactions:
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

     295,884,528,346       300,461,908,806       415,862,061,039       331,951,175,429    
 

Reinvestment of distributions

     2,396,101,440       661,441,499       944,233,062       183,765,952    
 

Cost of shares redeemed

     (311,373,669,749     (310,326,108,567     (410,533,964,153     (315,376,719,994  
 

 

  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions      (13,093,039,963     (9,202,758,262     6,272,329,948       16,758,221,387    
 

 

 

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)

     (13,078,071,798     (9,218,744,292     6,274,942,818       16,757,426,037    
 

 

 
  Net Assets:
 

Beginning of year

     96,960,290,733       106,179,035,025       44,088,023,675       27,330,597,638    
 

 

 

End of year

   $ 83,882,218,935     $ 96,960,290,733     $ 50,362,966,493     $ 44,088,023,675    
 

 

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   51


GOLDMAN SACHS FUNDS — FINANCIAL SQUARE FUNDS

    

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    

 

    

         Treasury Solutions Fund        
        

For the Fiscal

Year Ended

November 30,
2023

   

For the Fiscal

Year Ended

November 30,
2022

       
  From operations:       
 

Net investment income

   $ 712,650,725     $ 166,650,682    
 

Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions

     1,576,143       (2,654,109  
 

 

 
 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     714,226,868       163,996,573    
 

 

 
        
  Distributions to shareholders:       
 

From distributable earnings:

      
 

Institutional Shares

     (640,453,144     (147,568,558  
 

Capital Shares

     (8,754,429     (1,940,525  
 

Service Shares

     (9,662,626     (1,340,044  
 

Preferred Shares

     (2,591,509     (663,714  
 

Select Shares

     (306,624     (99,050  
 

Administration Shares

     (36,164,078     (9,434,030  
 

Cash Management Shares

     (11,090,008     (2,444,620  
 

Premier Shares

     (4,186,689     (883,286  
 

Resource Shares

     (26     (10  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (713,209,133     (164,373,837  
 

 

 
        
  From share transactions:       
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

     63,899,985,993       51,929,440,243    
 

Reinvestment of distributions

     438,300,342       96,560,998    
 

Cost of shares redeemed

     (65,049,705,531     (47,064,393,740  
 

 

 
 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

     (711,419,196     4,961,607,501    
 

 

 
 

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)

     (710,401,461     4,961,230,237    
 

 

 
        
  Net Assets:       
 

Beginning of year

     15,997,117,046       11,035,886,809    
 

 

 
 

End of year

   $ 15,286,715,585     $ 15,997,117,046    
 

 

 

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout The Period

    

 

    

        Federal
Instruments Fund
    
        Class D Shares     
        Period Ended
November 30, 2023(a)
   
  Per Share Data        
    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00    
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(b)

      0.041    
 

Net realized gain

      (c)     
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

      0.041    
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.041 )    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (c)     
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(d)

      (0.041 )    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00    
 

 

 
 

Total Return(e)

      4.90 %    
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

    $             1,441    
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.20 %(f)    
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.20 %(f)    
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.93 %(f)    
 

 

 

 

  (a)

Commenced operations on January 31, 2023.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (d)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (e)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   53


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Federal Instruments Fund
        Institutional Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended

November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.021   
 

Net realized gain

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        0.003   0.001   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.010   0.022   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.010 )   (0.022)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.010 )   (0.022)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.90 %       1.18 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.99 %   2.18%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     4,869,355     $     3,229,145     $   2,667,247     $   3,639,742     $     3,761,104   $    1,453,995   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.20 %       0.18 %       0.09 %       0.14 %(f)       0.15 %   0.18%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.20 %       0.21 %       0.20 %       0.21 %(f)       0.21 %   0.22%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.83 %       1.18 %       %(e)       0.01 %(f)       0.67 %   2.15%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Federal Instruments Fund
        Capital Shares
        Year Ended November 30,    

For the

Period Ended

November 30, 2020

    Year Ended August 31,
        2023     2022     2021     2020     2019
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $          1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.045       0.011       (b)      (b)      0.007     0.019   
 

Net realized gain

    0.001       (b)      (b)      (b)      0.002     0.001   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    0.046       0.011       (b)      (b)      0.009     0.020   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

            (0.046             (0.011     (b)      (b)      (0.009   (0.020)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (b)      (b)      (b)      (b)      (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

    (0.046     (0.011     (b)      (b)      (0.009   (0.020)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $         1.00     $         1.00     $         1.00     $          1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

    4.74     1.08     0.01     %(e)      0.85   2.03%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 55     $ 130     $ 527     $ 3,267     $ 1,135     $           626   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.35     0.27     0.09     0.15 %(f)      0.28   0.33%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.35     0.36     0.35     0.36 %(f)      0.36   0.37%
 

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

    4.49     0.66     %(e)      (0.01 )%(f)      0.74   1.90%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Federal Instruments Fund
        Service Shares
        Year Ended November 30,    

For the

Period Ended

November 30, 2020

    Year Ended August 31,
        2023     2022     2021     2020     2019
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $          1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.043       0.009       (b)      (b)      0.006     0.016   
 

Net realized gain

    (b)      (b)      (b)      (b)      (b)    0.001   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    0.043       0.009       (b)      (b)      0.006     0.017   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.043     (0.009     (b)      (b)      (0.006   (0.017)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (b)      (b)      (b)      (b)      (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

    (0.043     (0.009     (b)      (b)      (0.006   (0.017)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $          1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

    4.38     0.86     0.01     %(e)      0.63   1.67%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $         44,902     $         10,055     $       9,839     $       10,277     $         11,490     $      11,493   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.70     0.51     0.09     0.15 %(f)      0.50   0.68%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.70     0.71     0.70     0.71 %(f)      0.71   0.72%
 

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

    4.31     0.86     %(e)      (0.01 )%(f)      0.57   1.64%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Federal Instruments Fund
        Preferred Shares
        Year Ended November 30,    

For the

Period Ended

November 30, 2020

    Year Ended August 31,
        2023     2022     2021     2020     2019
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.046       0.011       (b)      (b)      0.004     0.021   
 

Net realized gain

    0.001       (b)      (b)      (b)      0.005     (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    0.047       0.011       (b)      (b)      0.009     0.021   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.047     (0.011     (b)      (b)      (0.009   (0.021)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (b)      (b)      (b)      (b)      (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

    (0.047     (0.011     (b)      (b)      (0.009   (0.021)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

    4.80     1.11     0.01     %(e)      0.89   2.08%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $       107,656     $       174,388     $       2,873     $       6,019     $       22,779     $          5,536   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.30     0.28     0.09     0.15 %(f)      0.24   0.28%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.30     0.31     0.30     0.31 %(f)      0.31   0.32%
 

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

    4.61     1.75     %(e)      (0.01 )%(f)      0.39   2.09%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Federal Instruments Fund
        Administration Shares
        Year Ended November 30,    

For the

Period Ended

November 30, 2020,

    Year Ended August 31,
        2023     2022     2021     2020     2019
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $          1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.046       0.010       (b)      (b)      0.007     0.019   
 

Net realized gain (loss)

    (0.001     (b)      (b)      (b)      0.001     (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    0.045       0.010       (b)      (b)      0.008     0.019   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.045     (0.010     (b)      (b)      (0.008   (0.019)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (b)      (b)      (b)      (b)      (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

    (0.045     (0.010     (b)      (b)      (0.008   (0.019)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $          1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

    4.64     1.01     0.01     %(e)      0.78   1.93%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $       182,443     $         79,251     $       63,937     $         76,144     $         73,011     $      61,267   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.45     0.36     0.09     0.15 %(f)      0.35   0.43%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.45     0.46     0.45     0.46 %(f)      0.46   0.47%
 

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

    4.60     1.19     %(e)      (0.01 )%(f)      0.69   1.89%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Federal Instruments Fund
        Cash Management Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended

November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $        1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.041       0.007       (b)        (b)        0.002   0.013   
 

Net realized gain (loss)

      (0.001 )       (b)        (b)        (b)        0.003   0.001   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.040       0.007       (b)        (b)        0.005   0.014   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.040 )       (0.007 )       (b)        (b)        (0.005 )   (0.014)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.040 )       (0.007 )       (b)        (b)        (0.005 )   (0.014)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.07 %       0.70 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.46 %   1.37%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $       21,081     $         7,791     $     127,537     $     73,555     $         52,216   $          92   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      1.00 %       0.58 %       0.09 %       0.15 %(f)       0.45 %   0.98%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      1.00 %       1.01 %       1.00 %       1.01 %(f)       1.01 %   1.02%
 

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

      4.07 %       0.33 %       %(e)       (0.01 )%(f)       0.12 %           1.34%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   59


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
        Class A Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $           1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.047       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.019   
 

Net realized gain (loss)

      (0.001 )       (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001   0.001   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.046       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.008   0.020   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.046 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.020) 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.046 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.020) 
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $           1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.67 %       1.07 %       0.03 %       %(e)       0.76 %   1.97%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     2,578,102     $     609,601     $     600,756     $     282,556     $     366,871   $     244,295   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.43 %       0.31 %       0.07 %       0.20 %(f)       0.39 %   0.43%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.43 %       0.43 %       0.43 %       0.43 %(f)       0.43 %   0.43%
 

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

      4.72 %       0.99 %       0.03 %       (0.01 )%(f)       0.69 %   1.94%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
        Class C Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.038       0.007       (b)        (b)        0.003   0.012   
 

Net realized gain

            (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.038       0.007       (b)        (b)        0.003   0.012   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.038 )       (0.007 )       (b)        (b)        (0.003 )   (0.012)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.038 )       (0.007 )       (b)        (b)        (0.003 )   (0.012)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      3.89 %       0.67 %       0.03 %       %(e)       0.34 %   1.21%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $         5,211     $         5,578     $         5,029     $         6,327     $         6,529   $        4,532   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      1.18 %       0.75 %       0.07 %       0.20 %(f)       0.73 %   1.18%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      1.18 %       1.18 %       1.18 %       1.18 %(f)       1.18 %   1.18%
 

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

      3.80 %       0.68 %       0.02 %       (0.01 )%(f)       0.25 %   1.19%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   61


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
         Class D Shares
       

For the Fiscal

Year Ended 2023

 

Period Ended

November 30, 2022(a)

  Per Share Data      
    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00   $             1.00      
 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

      0.050   0.008      
 

Net realized loss

      (0.002 )   –      
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.048   0.008      
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.048 )   (0.008)     
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (c)    –      
 

 

 

Total distributions

      (0.048 )   (0.008)     
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00   $             1.00      
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.93 %   0.82%   
 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

    $         81,635   $               10       
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.18 %   0.15%(e)
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.18 %   0.18%(e)
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.98 %   2.92%(e)
 

 

 

  (a)

Commenced operations on August 22, 2022.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
        Institutional Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $               1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.022   
 

Net realized gain

            (b)        (b)        (b)        0.003   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.010   0.022   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.010 )   (0.022)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.010 )   (0.022)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $               1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.93 %       1.25 %       0.03 %       0.01 %       0.97 %   2.23%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $   214,557,639     $   230,046,292     $   194,824,984     $   154,904,106     $   204,287,540   $  100,539,271   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.18 %       0.15 %       0.07 %       0.18 %(e)       0.18 %   0.18%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.18 %       0.18 %       0.18 %       0.18 %(e)       0.18 %   0.18%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.82 %       1.30 %       0.02 %       %(e)(f)       0.70 %   2.19%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Annualized.

  (f)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   63


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
        Capital Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $             1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.047       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.008   0.021   
 

Net realized gain

            (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.047       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.008   0.021   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.047 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.021)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.047 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.021)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $             1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.77 %       1.14 %       0.03 %       %(e)       0.83 %   2.08%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     3,856,324     $     3,087,619     $     1,675,429     $     1,435,345     $     1,291,798   $    1,302,391   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.33 %       0.27 %       0.07 %       0.19 %(f)       0.32 %   0.33%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.33 %       0.33 %       0.33 %       0.33 %(f)       0.33 %   0.33%
 

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

      4.70 %       1.40 %       0.02 %       (0.01 )%(f)       0.76 %   2.05%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
        Service Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.043       0.009       (b)        (b)        0.006   0.017   
 

Net realized gain

            (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.043       0.009       (b)        (b)        0.006   0.017   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.043 )       (0.009 )       (b)        (b)        (0.006 )   (0.017)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.043 )       (0.009 )       (b)        (b)        (0.006 )   (0.017)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.41 %       0.92 %       0.03 %       %(e)       0.61 %   1.72%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     1,476,967     $     1,190,570     $     908,881     $     860,075     $     1,775,966   $      665,252   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.68 %       0.50 %       0.07 %       0.20 %(f)       0.53 %   0.68%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.68 %       0.68 %       0.68 %       0.68 %(f)       0.68 %   0.68%
 

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

      4.34 %       1.01 %       0.02 %       (0.01 )%(f)       0.58 %   1.69%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   65


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
        Preferred Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $             1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.009   0.021   
 

Net realized loss

      (0.001 )       (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.047       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.009   0.021   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.047 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.021)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.047 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.021)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $             1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.82 %       1.18 %       0.03 %       %(e)       0.88 %   2.13%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     2,183,829     $     1,742,072     $     1,077,741     $     820,201     $     1,627,349   $    1,755,404   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.28 %       0.23 %       0.07 %       0.20 %(f)       0.28 %   0.28%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.28 %       0.28 %       0.28 %       0.28 %(f)       0.28 %   0.28%
 

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

      4.76 %       1.40 %       0.02 %       (0.01 )%(f)       0.89 %   2.08%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
        Select Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.009   0.022   
 

Net realized gain

            (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.009   0.022   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.022)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.022)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.90 %       1.23 %       0.03 %       %(e)       0.94 %   2.20%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     1,355,264     $     1,119,156     $     1,181,542     $     448,540     $     481,493   $      825,651   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.21 %       0.17 %       0.07 %       0.20 %(f)       0.21 %   0.21%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.21 %       0.21 %       0.21 %       0.21 %(f)       0.21 %   0.21%
 

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

      4.81 %       1.42 %       0.03 %       (0.01 )%(f)       0.86 %   2.16%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   67


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
        Administration Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $             1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.046       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.008   0.020   
 

Net realized gain

            (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.046       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.008   0.020   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.046 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.020)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.046 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.020)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $             1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.67 %       1.07 %       0.03 %       %(e)       0.76 %   1.97%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     10,067,366     $     9,178,619     $     7,904,302     $     5,706,517     $     5,421,224   $    4,862,853   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.43 %       0.32 %       0.07 %       0.20 %(f)       0.39 %   0.43%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.43 %       0.43 %       0.43 %       0.43 %(f)       0.43 %   0.43%
 

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

      4.59 %       1.07 %       0.02 %       (0.01 )%(f)       0.76 %   1.95%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
        Cash Management Shares   
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.041       0.008       (b)        (b)        0.004   0.013   
 

Net realized gain (loss)

      (0.001 )       (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001   0.001   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.040       0.008       (b)        (b)        0.005   0.014   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.040 )       (0.008 )       (b)        (b)        (0.005 )   (0.014)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)          –   
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.040 )       (0.008 )       (b)        (b)        (0.005 )   (0.014)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.09 %       0.76 %       0.03 %       %(e)       0.45 %   1.42%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     542,413     $     148,429     $     302,333     $     168,903     $     198,129   $      96,690   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.98 %       0.61 %       0.07 %       0.20 %(f)       0.65 %   0.98%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.98 %       0.98 %       0.98 %       0.98 %(f)       0.98 %   0.98%
 

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

      4.14 %       0.45 %       0.03 %       (0.01 )%(f)       0.35 %   1.35%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   69


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
        Premier Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.044       0.010       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.019   
 

Net realized gain

      0.001       (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.045       0.010       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.019   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.045 )       (0.010 )       (b)        (b)        (0.007 )   (0.019)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.045 )       (0.010 )       (b)        (b)        (0.007 )   (0.019)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.56 %       1.01 %       0.03 %       %(e)       0.70 %   1.87%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     119,784     $     365,028     $     9,922,502     $     219,114     $     195,822   $      190,633   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.53 %       0.33 %       0.07 %       0.20 %(f)       0.46 %   0.53%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.53 %       0.53 %       0.53 %       0.53 %(f)       0.53 %   0.53%
 

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

      4.39 %       0.33 %       0.03 %       (0.01 )%(f)       0.70 %   1.85%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
        Resource Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.042       0.008       (b)        (b)        0.005   0.015   
 

Net realized gain

            (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    0.001   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.042       0.008       (b)        (b)        0.005   0.016   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.042 )       (0.008 )       (b)        (b)        (0.005 )   (0.016)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.042 )       (0.008 )       (b)        (b)        (0.005 )   (0.016)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.25 %       0.84 %       0.03 %       %(e)       0.53 %   1.57%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $         8,513     $         9,214     $         10,447     $     93,981     $         83,378   $        70,841   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.83 %       0.56 %       0.07 %       0.20 %(f)       0.60 %   0.83%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.83 %       0.83 %       0.83 %       0.83 %(f)       0.83 %   0.83%
 

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

      4.16 %       0.83 %       0.02 %       (0.01 )%(f)       0.47 %   1.54%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   71


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
         Class R6 Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.009   0.022   
 

Net realized gain

            (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.010   0.022   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.010 )   (0.022)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.010 )   (0.022)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.93 %       1.25 %       0.03 %       0.01 %       0.97 %   2.23%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $       316,732     $       268,194     $       311,454     $       91,630     $       115,111   $        96,804   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.18 %       0.15 %       0.07 %       0.18 %(e)       0.18 %   0.18%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.18 %       0.18 %       0.18 %       0.18 %(e)       0.18 %   0.18%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.83 %       1.26 %       0.03 %       %(e)(f)       0.93 %   2.20%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Annualized.

  (f)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
        Drexel Hamilton Class Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

 

 

Period Ended

August 31, 2020(a)

        2023   2022   2021
  Per Share Data                  
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00     
 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

      0.049       0.012       (c)        (c)    0.005     
 

Net realized gain (loss)

      (0.001 )       (c)        (c)        (c)    0.004     
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.048       0.012       (c)        (c)    0.009     
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (c)        (c)    (0.009)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (c)        (c)        (c)        (c)    (c)  
 

 

 

Total distributions(d)

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (c)        (c)    (0.009)    
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $           1.00     
 

 

 

Total Return(e)

      4.93 %       1.25 %       0.03 %       0.01 %   0.93%  
 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

    $   11,012,314     $     7,563,684     $     4,948,288     $   3,042,967   $  2,354,098     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.18 %       0.15 %       0.07 %       0.18 %(f)   0.18%(f)
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

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

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.91 %       1.33 %       0.03 %       %(f)(g)   0.54%(f)
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Commenced operations on September 9, 2019.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (d)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (e)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (f)

Annualized.

  (g)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   73


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
        Loop Class Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

 

Period Ended

November 30, 2021(a)

        2023   2022
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00      
 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

      0.049       0.012   (c)  
 

Net realized loss

      (0.001 )       (c)    (c)  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.048       0.012   (c)  
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )   (c)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (c)        (c)    (c)  
 

 

 

Total distributions(d)

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )   (c)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00     
 

 

 

Total Return(e)

      4.93 %       1.25 %   –%(f)
 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

    $     2,922,240     $     2,365,925   $    504,408     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.18 %       0.15 %   0.07%(g)
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.18 %       0.18 %   0.18%(g)
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.95 %       1.36 %   0.03%(g)
 

 

 

  (a)

Commenced operations on August 23, 2021.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (d)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (e)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (f)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (g)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Government Fund
        Seelaus Class Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

 

Period Ended

November 30, 2021(a)

        2023   2022
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00       
 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

      0.049       0.012   (c)    
 

Net realized loss

      (0.001 )       (c)    (c)    
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.048       0.012   (c)    
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )   (c)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (c)        (c)    (c)    
 

 

 

Total distributions(d)

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )   (c)    
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00       
 

 

 

Total Return(e)

      4.93 %       1.25 %   –%(f)
 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

    $     684,634     $     2,005,266   $               10       
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.18 %       0.15 %   0.07%(g)
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.18 %       0.18 %   0.18%(g)
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.91 %       1.55 %   0.03%(g)
 

 

 

  (a)

Commenced operations on August 23, 2021.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (d)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (e)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (f)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (g)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   75


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Money Market Fund
        Institutional Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.0004     $ 1.0004     $ 1.0008     $ 1.0011     $ 1.0006   $         1.0003   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.0487       0.0136       0.0001       (b)        0.0152   0.0244   
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      0.0006             0.0001       (0.0001 )       (0.0027 )   0.0004   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.0493       0.0136       0.0002       (0.0001 )       0.0125   0.0248   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.0495 )       (0.0136 )       (0.0001 )       (b)        (0.0120 )   (0.0245)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

            (b)        (0.0005 )       (0.0002 )       (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.0495 )       (0.0136 )       (0.0006 )       (0.0002 )       (0.0120 )   (0.0245)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.0002     $ 1.0004     $ 1.0004     $ 1.0008     $ 1.0011   $1.0006   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      5.05 %       1.36 %       0.02 %       (0.01 )%       1.25 %   2.52%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     2,626,319     $     4,418,991     $     5,494,458     $   4,042,145     $     6,595,783   $  17,728,767   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.18 %       0.17 %       0.11 %       0.18 %(e)       0.15 %   0.13%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.18 %       0.19 %       0.19 %       0.19 %(e)       0.18 %   0.18%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.87 %       1.38 %       0.01 %       0.01 %(e)       1.52 %   2.44%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.00005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Money Market Fund
        Service Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.0006     $ 1.0005     $ 1.0000     $ 1.0006     $ 1.0002   $      1.0001   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.0446       0.0100       (b)        0.0004       0.0126   0.0199   
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

            0.0001       0.0009       (0.0004 )       (0.0041 )   (0.0003)  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.0446       0.0101       0.0009             0.0085   0.0196   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.0447 )       (0.0100 )       (b)        (0.0003 )       (0.0081 )   (0.0195)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

            (b)        (0.0004 )       (0.0003 )       (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.0447 )       (0.0100 )       (0.0004 )       (0.0006 )       (0.0081 )   (0.0195)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $       1.0005     $       1.0006     $       1.0005     $       1.0000     $       1.0006   $      1.0002   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.53 %       1.03 %       0.11 %       (0.06 )%       0.81 %   1.99%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $ 3     $ 3     $ 3     $ 3     $ 3   $               8   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.68 %       0.53 %       0.11 %       0.26 %(e)       0.64 %   0.63%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.68 %       0.69 %       0.69 %       0.69 %(e)       0.68 %   0.68%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.47 %       1.01 %       %(f)       0.03 %(e)       1.26 %   1.99%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.00005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Annualized.

  (f)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   77


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Money Market Fund
        Preferred Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.0006     $ 1.0006     $ 1.0008     $ 1.0011     $ 1.0006   $        1.0002   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.0486       0.0128       0.0001       (b)        0.0136   0.0231   
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      (0.0004 )             0.0002       (0.0001 )       (0.0021 )   0.0008   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.0482       0.0128       0.0003       (0.0001 )       0.0115   0.0239   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.0485 )       (0.0128 )       (0.0001 )       (b)        (0.0110 )   (0.0235)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

            (b)        (0.0004 )       (0.0002 )       (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.0485 )       (0.0128 )       (0.0005 )       (0.0002 )       (0.0110 )   (0.0235)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $       1.0003     $       1.0006     $       1.0006     $       1.0008     $       1.0011   $        1.0006   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.93 %       1.29 %       0.04 %       (0.03 )%       1.15 %   2.41%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $ 70     $ 67     $ 66     $ 66     $ 1,919   $          4,901   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.28 %       0.25 %       0.11 %       0.24 %(e)       0.25 %   0.23%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.28 %       0.29 %       0.29 %       0.29 %(e)       0.28 %   0.28%
 

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

      4.86 %       1.29 %       0.01 %       (0.05 )%(e)       1.35 %   2.31%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.00005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Money Market Fund
        Select Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.0002     $ 1.0004     $ 1.0007     $ 1.0009     $ 1.0006   $        1.0003   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.0505       0.0133       0.0001       (b)        0.0163   0.0240   
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      (0.0016 )       (0.0002 )       0.0002             (0.0043 )   0.0005   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.0489       0.0131       0.0003       (b)        0.0120   0.0245   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.0492 )       (0.0133 )       (0.0001 )       (b)        (0.0117 )   (0.0242)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

            (b)        (0.0005 )       (0.0002 )       (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.0492 )       (0.0133 )       (0.0006 )       (0.0002 )       (0.0117 )   (0.0242)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $       0.9999     $       1.0002     $       1.0004     $       1.0007     $       1.0009   $        1.0006   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      5.01 %       1.32 %       0.03 %       (0.01 )%       1.20 %   2.49%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $ 4,674     $ 1,342     $ 3,702     $ 2,361     $ 2,362   $        34,943   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.21 %       0.19 %       0.11 %       0.21 %(e)       0.18 %   0.16%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.21 %       0.22 %       0.22 %       0.22 %(e)       0.21 %   0.21%
 

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

      5.05 %       0.87 %       0.01 %       (0.03 )%(e)       1.63 %   2.40%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.00005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   79


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Money Market Fund
        Administration Shares
        Year Ended November 30,    

For the

Period Ended

November 30, 2020

    Year Ended August 31,
        2023     2022     2021     2020     2019
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.0004     $ 1.0004     $ 1.0007     $ 1.0010     $ 1.0005     $        1.0003   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.0471       0.0117       0.0001       (b)      0.0094     0.0214   
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.0003           0.0002       (0.0001     0.0007     0.0008   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    0.0468       0.0117       0.0003       (0.0001     0.0101     0.0222   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.0470     (0.0117     (0.0001     (b)      (0.0096   (0.0220)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (b)      (0.0005     (0.0002     (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

    (0.0470     (0.0117     (0.0006     (0.0002     (0.0096   (0.0220)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $       1.0002     $       1.0004     $       1.0004     $       1.0007     $       1.0010     $        1.0005   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

    4.79     1.18     0.03     (0.03 )%      1.01   2.25%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 2,887     $ 2,916     $ 1,652     $ 4,270     $ 4,506     $          4,493   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.43     0.37     0.11     0.24 %(e)      0.38   0.38%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.43     0.44     0.44     0.44 %(e)      0.43   0.43%
 

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

    4.71     1.27     0.01     (0.05 )%(e)      0.93   2.14%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.00005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Prime Obligations Fund
        Institutional Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the
Period Ended

November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.0010     $ 1.0009     $ 1.0010     $ 1.0013     $ 1.0006   $        1.0003   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.0495       0.0133       (b)        (b)        0.0130   0.0243   
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      (0.0001 )       0.0001       0.0001       (0.0001 )       (0.0002 )   0.0004   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.0494       0.0134       0.0001       (0.0001 )       0.0128   0.0247   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.0494 )       (0.0133 )       (b)        (b)        (0.0121 )   (0.0244)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (0.0001 )       (b)        (0.0002 )       (0.0002 )         –   
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.0495 )       (0.0133 )       (0.0002 )       (0.0002 )       (0.0121 )   (0.0244)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $        1.0009     $        1.0010     $       1.0009     $       1.0010     $        1.0013   $        1.0006   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      5.04 %       1.35 %       0.01 %       (0.01 )%       1.28 %   2.51%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $ 3,034,065     $ 2,184,629     $ 1,110,878     $ 2,747,965     $ 4,619,641   $   6,122,574   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.18 %       0.18 %       0.13 %       0.18 %(e)       0.16 %   0.13%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.19 %       0.22 %       0.20 %       0.19 %(e)       0.18 %   0.18%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.95 %       1.69 %       %(f)       %(e)(f)       1.30 %   2.43%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.00005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Annualized.

  (f)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   81


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Prime Obligations Fund
        Capital Shares
        Year Ended November 30,    

For the

Period Ended

November 30, 2020

    Year Ended August 31,
        2023     2022     2021     2020     2019
  Per Share Data            
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 1.0008     $ 1.0008     $ 1.0009     $ 1.0012     $ 1.0006     $        1.0002   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

    0.0472       0.0122       (b)      (b)      0.0108     0.0227   
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.0009             0.0001       (0.0001     0.0004     0.0006   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    0.0481       0.0122       0.0001       (0.0001     0.0112     0.0233   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.0479     (0.0122     (b)      (b)      (0.0106   (0.0229)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.0001     (b)      (0.0002     (0.0002     (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

    (0.0480     (0.0122     (0.0002     (0.0002     (0.0106   (0.0229) 
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $       1.0009     $       1.0008     $       1.0008     $       1.0009     $       1.0012     $        1.0006   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

    4.90     1.22     0.01     (0.03 )%      1.12   2.35%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

  $ 295     $ 542     $ 911     $ 911     $ 1,014     $          6,755   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.33     0.28     0.14     0.23 %(e)      0.31   0.28%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.34     0.37     0.35     0.34 %(e)      0.33   0.33%
 

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

    4.72     0.99     %(f)      (0.05 )%(e)      1.07   2.27%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.00005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Annualized.

  (f)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Prime Obligations Fund
        Preferred Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.0007     $ 1.0007     $ 1.0008     $ 1.0010     $ 1.0004   $        1.0001   
 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

      0.0454       0.0125       (0.0002 )       (b)        0.0111   0.0233   
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      0.0030             0.0003       (0.0001 )       0.0006   0.0004   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.0484       0.0125       0.0001       (0.0001 )       0.0117   0.0237   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.0484 )       (0.0125 )             (b)        (0.0111 )   (0.0234)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (0.0002 )       (0.0001 )       (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.0484 )       (0.0125 )       (0.0002 )       (0.0001 )       (0.0111 )   (0.0234)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $       1.0007     $       1.0007     $       1.0007     $       1.0008     $       1.0010   $        1.0004   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.95 %       1.26 %       0.01 %       (0.02 )%       1.16 %   2.41%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $ 12     $ 14     $ 14     $ 3,364     $ 3,365   $          2,839   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.28 %       0.26 %       0.14 %       0.22 %(e)       0.26 %   0.23%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.29 %       0.32 %       0.30 %       0.29 %(e)       0.28 %   0.28%
 

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

      4.54 %       1.23 %       (0.02 )%       (0.05 )%(e)       1.11 %   2.33%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.00005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   83


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Prime Obligations Fund
        Select Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.0008     $ 1.0008     $ 1.0010     $ 1.0012     $ 1.0004   $        1.0002   
 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

      0.0492       0.0131       (0.0001 )       (b)        0.0120   0.0241   
 

Net realized and unrealized gain

                  0.0001       (b)        0.0006   0.0002   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.0492       0.0131             (b)        0.0126   0.0243   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.0491 )       (0.0131 )             (b)        (0.0118 )   (0.0241)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (0.0001 )       (b)        (0.0002 )       (0.0002 )       (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.0492 )       (0.0131 )       (0.0002 )       (0.0002 )       (0.0118 )   (0.0241)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $       1.0008     $       1.0008     $       1.0008     $       1.0010     $       1.0012   $        1.0004   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      5.02 %       1.31 %       %(e)       (0.01 )%       1.25 %   2.48%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $ 9,696     $ 8,997     $ 7,895     $ 38,230     $ 76,327   $        98,996   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.21 %       0.21 %       0.14 %       0.20 %(f)       0.19 %   0.16%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.22 %       0.25 %       0.23 %       0.22 %(f)       0.21 %   0.21%
 

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

      4.92 %       1.42 %       (0.01 )%       (0.02 )%(f)       1.19 %   2.41%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.00005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Prime Obligations Fund
        Administration Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.0009     $ 1.0008     $ 1.0010     $ 1.0012     $ 1.0005   $        1.0002   
 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

      0.0469       0.0115       (0.0002 )       (b)        0.0121   0.0222   
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

      0.0001       0.0001       0.0002       (b)        (0.0017 )   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.0470       0.0116             (b)        0.0104   0.0222   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.0469 )       (0.0115 )             (b)        (0.0097 )   (0.0219)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (0.0001 )       (b)        (0.0002 )       (0.0002 )       (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.0470 )       (0.0115 )       (0.0002 )       (0.0002 )       (0.0097 )   (0.0219)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $       1.0009     $       1.0009     $       1.0008     $       1.0010     $       1.0012   $        1.0005   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.79 %       1.16 %       %(e)       (0.02 )%       1.03 %   2.25%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $ 6,587     $ 6,306     $ 5,407     $ 81,920     $ 8,736   $          9,748   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.43 %       0.37 %       0.14 %       0.21 %(f)       0.41 %   0.38%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.44 %       0.47 %       0.45 %       0.44 %(f)       0.43 %   0.43%
 

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

      4.69 %       1.16 %       (0.02 )%       (0.04 )%(f)       1.21 %   2.22%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.00005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   85


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Prime Obligations Fund
        Drexel Hamilton Class Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Period Ended

August 31, 2020(a)

         2023   2022   2021
  Per Share Data                  
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $         1.0008     $         1.0008     $         1.0010     $         1.0012   $        1.0006       
 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)(b)

      0.0489       0.0133       (0.0001 )       (c)    0.0080       
 

Net realized and unrealized gain

      0.0007             0.0001         0.0042       
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.0496       0.0133             (c)    0.0122       
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.0494 )       (0.0133 )       (c)        (c)    (0.0116)      
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (0.0001 )       (c)        (0.0002 )       (0.0002 )   (c)   
 

 

 

Total distributions(d)

      (0.0495 )       (0.0133 )       (0.0002 )       (0.0002 )   (0.0116)      
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.0009     $ 1.0008     $ 1.0008     $ 1.0010   $        1.0012       
 

 

 

Total Return(e)

      5.06 %       1.34 %       %(f)       %(f)   1.22%    
 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

    $ 139     $ 24,870     $ 30,880     $ 100,884   $      100,044       
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.18 %       0.18 %       0.13 %       0.18 %(g)   0.16%(g)
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.19 %       0.22 %       0.20 %       0.19 %(g)   0.18%(g)
 

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

      4.88 %       1.41 %       (0.01 )%       (0.01 )%(g)   0.78%(g)
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Commenced operations on September 9, 2019.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Amount is less than $0.00005 per share.

  (d)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (e)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (f)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (g)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout The Period

    

 

    

        Treasury
Instruments Fund
        Class D Shares
        

Period Ended

November 30, 2023(a)

  Per Share Data  
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $          1.00      
 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

  0.041      
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

  0.041      
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

  (0.041)     
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

  –(c)   
 

 

 

Total distributions(d)

  (0.041)     
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $          1.00      
 

 

 

Total Return(e)

  4.14%   
 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $      28,025      
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

  0.24%(f)
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

  0.24%(f)
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

  4.93%(f)
 

 

 

  (a)

Commenced operations on January 31, 2023.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (d)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (e)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   87


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Instruments Fund
        Institutional Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended

November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $             1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.047       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.021   
 

Net realized gain

      0.001       (b)        (b)        (b)        0.002   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.048       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.009   0.021   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.048 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.021)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.048 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.021)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $             1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.84 %       1.14 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.95 %   2.16%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $   79,002,981     $   92,045,963     $   101,041,091     $   75,892,232     $   84,038,158   $  51,789,901   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.20 %       0.17 %       0.07 %       0.16 %(f)       0.20 %   0.20%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.20 %       0.20 %       0.20 %       0.20 %(f)       0.20 %   0.20%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.75 %       1.11 %       0.01 %       %(e)(f)       0.71 %   2.11%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Instruments Fund
        Capital Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended

November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.045       0.010       (b)        (b)        0.009   0.020   
 

Net realized gain (loss)

      0.001       (b)        (b)        (b)        (0.001 )   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.046       0.010       (b)        (b)        0.008   0.020   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.046 )       (0.010 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.020)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.046 )       (0.010 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.020)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.68 %       1.03 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.82 %   2.01%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $       520,343     $       957,608     $       826,871     $       675,659     $       725,405   $      766,401   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.35 %       0.27 %       0.07 %       0.16 %(f)       0.33 %   0.35%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.35 %       0.35 %       0.35 %       0.35 %(f)       0.35 %   0.35%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.50 %       1.09 %       0.01 %       %(e)(f)       0.85 %   1.98%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   89


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Instruments Fund
        Service Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended

November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.042       0.008       (b)        (b)        0.003   0.016   
 

Net realized gain

      0.001       (b)        (b)        (b)        0.003   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.043       0.008       (b)        (b)        0.006   0.016   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.043 )       (0.008 )       (b)        (b)        (0.006 )   (0.016)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.043 )       (0.008 )       (b)        (b)        (0.006 )   (0.016)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.32 %       0.82 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.60 %   1.65%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $       698,078     $       912,338     $   1,569,931     $   122,542     $       116,172   $      26,723   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.70 %       0.47 %       0.07 %       0.16 %(f)       0.41 %   0.70%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.70 %       0.70 %       0.70 %       0.70 %(f)       0.70 %   0.70%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.20 %       0.69 %       0.01 %       %(e)(f)       0.28 %   1.60%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Instruments Fund
        Preferred Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended

November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $           1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.048       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.020   
 

Net realized gain (loss)

      (0.001 )       (b)        (b)        (b)        0.002   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.047       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.009   0.020   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.047 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.020)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)          (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.047 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.020)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $           1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.73 %       1.07 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.86 %   2.06%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $         63,099     $         36,610     $         78,191     $    137,607     $         113,769   $        92,406   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.30 %       0.24 %       0.07 %       0.16 %(f)       0.29 %   0.30%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.30 %       0.30 %       0.30 %       0.30 %(f)       0.30 %   0.30%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.80 %       0.99 %       %(e)       %(e)(f)       0.68 %   2.02%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   91


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Instruments Fund
        Select Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $              1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.048       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.006   0.021   
 

Net realized gain (loss)

      (0.001 )       (b)        (b)        (b)        0.003   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.047       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.009   0.021   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.047 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.021)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.047 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.021)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $              1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.81 %       1.12 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.92 %   2.13%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     590,745     $     444,262     $     208,542     $   336,761     $     495,422   $        141,728   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.23 %       0.19 %       0.07 %       0.16 %(f)       0.23 %   0.23%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.23 %       0.23 %       0.23 %       0.23 %(f)       0.23 %   0.23%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.80 %       1.38 %       0.01 %       %(e)(f)       0.60 %   2.09%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Instruments Fund
        Administration Shares
        Year Ended November 30,   For the
Period Ended
November 30, 2020
  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $             1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.045       0.010       (b)        (b)        0.008   0.019   
 

Net realized gain

            (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.045       0.010       (b)        (b)        0.008   0.019   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.045 )       (0.010 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.019)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.045 )       (0.010 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.019)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $             1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.58 %       0.96 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.75 %   1.91%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     2,199,709     $     2,188,569     $     2,038,029     $  1,578,689     $     1,493,968   $    1,716,942   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.45 %       0.34 %       0.07 %       0.16 %(f)       0.40 %   0.45%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.45 %       0.45 %       0.45 %       0.45 %(f)       0.45 %   0.45%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.49 %       0.95 %       0.01 %       %(e)(f)       0.72 %   1.86%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   93


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Instruments Fund
        Cash Management Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.040       0.007       (b)        (b)        0.004   0.014   
 

Net realized loss

            (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (0.001)  
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.040       0.007       (b)        (b)        0.004   0.013   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.040 )       (0.007 )       (b)        (b)        (0.004 )   (0.013)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.040 )       (0.007 )       (b)        (b)        (0.004 )   (0.013)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $           1.00     $           1.00     $           1.00     $           1.00     $           1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.01 %       0.66 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.43 %   1.35%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $ 31,043     $ 6,964     $ 11,716     $ 9,744     $ 10,781   $        12,515   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      1.00 %       0.54 %       0.07 %       0.16 %(f)       0.73 %   1.00%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      1.00 %       1.00 %       1.00 %       1.00 %(f)       1.00 %   1.00%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      3.99 %       0.31 %       0.01 %       %(e)(f)       0.40 %   1.36%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Instruments Fund
        Premier Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.046       0.009       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.018   
 

Net realized loss

      (0.002 )       (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.044       0.009       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.018   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.044 )       (0.009 )       (b)        (b)        (0.007 )   (0.018)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.044 )       (0.009 )       (b)        (b)        (0.007 )   (0.018)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.47 %       0.90 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.69 %   1.80%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     694,503     $     215,864     $     204,641     $     162,524     $     161,117   $    151,939   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.55 %       0.39 %       0.07 %       0.16 %(f)       0.45 %   0.55%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.55 %       0.55 %       0.55 %       0.55 %(f)       0.55 %   0.55%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.59 %       0.87 %       0.01 %       %(e)(f)       0.65 %   1.76%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   95


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

    Treasury Instruments Fund
     

 

 

 
    Loop Class Shares
     

 

 

 
       

 

Year Ended November 30,

 

Period Ended

November 30, 2021(a)

     

 

 

 
       

 

2023

 

 

2022

  Per Share Data          
    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00      
 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

      0.046       0.011   (c)   
 

Net realized gain

      0.002       (c)    (c)   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.048       0.011   (c)   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.048 )       (0.011 )   (c)   
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (c)        (c)    (c)   
 

 

 

Total distributions(d)

      (0.048 )       (0.011 )   (c)   
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00      
 

 

 

Total Return(e)

      4.84 %       1.14 %   0.01%   
 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

    $       41,599     $       152,101   $      200,012      
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.20 %       0.17 %   0.07%(f)
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.20 %       0.20 %   0.20%(f)
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.60 %       1.08 %   0.01%(f)
 

 

 

  (a)

Commenced operations on August 23, 2021.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (d)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (e)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Instruments Fund
        Seelaus Class Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

Period Ended

November 30, 2021(a)

       

 

2023

  2022
  Per Share Data          
    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $         1.00      
 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

      0.052       0.011   (c)   
 

Net realized loss

      (0.004 )       (c)    (c)   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.048       0.011   (c)   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.048 )       (0.011 )   (c)   
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

            (c)    (c)   
 

 

 

Total distributions(d)

      (0.048 )       (0.011 )   (c)   
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $         1.00      
 

 

 

Total Return(e)

      4.84 %       1.14 %   0.01%   
 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

    $         12,094     $             10   $            10      
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.20 %       0.17 %   0.07%(f)
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.20 %       0.20 %   0.20%(f)
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      5.17 %       1.15 %   0.03%(f)
 

 

 

  (a)

Commenced operations on August 23, 2021.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (d)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (e)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   97


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Obligations Fund
        Institutional Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $              1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.022   
 

Net realized gain

            (b)        (b)        (b)        0.002   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.009   0.022   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.022)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.022)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $               1.00     $               1.00     $               1.00     $               1.00     $               1.00   $              1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.91 %       1.24 %       0.02 %       %(e)       0.94 %   2.20%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $   44,096,664     $   39,033,144     $   21,699,895     $   34,576,104     $   22,518,304   $   12,649,125   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.20 %       0.18 %       0.07 %       0.15 %(f)       0.20 %   0.20%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.20 %       0.20 %       0.20 %       0.20 %(f)       0.20 %   0.20%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.80 %       1.56 %       0.01 %       0.01 %(f)       0.68 %   2.17%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Obligations Fund
        Capital Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.047       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.020   
 

Net realized gain (loss)

      (0.001 )       (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.046       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.008   0.020   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.046 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.020)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.046 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.020)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.75 %       1.13 %       0.02 %       %(e)       0.80 %   2.05%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $       1,089,014     $       743,723     $       371,230     $       330,016     $       372,260   $      390,680   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.35 %       0.29 %       0.07 %       0.15 %(f)       0.34 %   0.35%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.35 %       0.35 %       0.35 %       0.35 %(f)       0.35 %   0.35%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.72 %       1.29 %       0.01 %       %(e)(f)       0.74 %   2.01%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   99


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Obligations Fund
        Service Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.043       0.009       (b)        (b)        0.006   0.017   
 

Net realized gain

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.043       0.009       (b)        (b)        0.006   0.017   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.043 )       (0.009 )       (b)        (b)        (0.006 )   (0.017)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.043 )       (0.009 )       (b)        (b)        (0.006 )   (0.017)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.39 %       0.92 %       0.02 %       %(e)       0.59 %   1.69%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     1,535,201     $     1,408,940     $     1,703,918     $     911,413     $       937,649   $      936,398   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.70 %       0.50 %       0.07 %       0.15 %(f)       0.55 %   0.70%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.70 %       0.70 %       0.70 %       0.70 %(f)       0.70 %   0.70%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.30 %       0.89 %       0.01 %       %(e)(f)       0.55 %   1.67%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Obligations Fund
        Preferred Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.047       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.008   0.021   
 

Net realized gain

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.047       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.008   0.021   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.047 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.021)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.047 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.021)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.81 %       1.17 %       0.02 %       %(e)       0.84 %   2.10%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     1,064,306     $       682,319     $       500,987     $     440,733     $       771,943   $      461,459   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.30 %       0.25 %       0.07 %       0.15 %(f)       0.30 %   0.30%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.30 %       0.30 %       0.30 %       0.30 %(f)       0.30 %   0.30%
 

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

      4.73 %       1.27 %       0.01 %       (0.01 )%(f)       0.76 %   2.08%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   101


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Obligations Fund
        Select Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.047       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.021   
 

Net realized gain

      0.001       (b)        (b)        (b)        0.002   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.009   0.021   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.021)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.021)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.88 %       1.22 %       0.02 %       %(e)       0.91 %   2.17%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $       240,995     $       163,715     $       87,703     $     213,174     $       178,351   $      50,890   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.23 %       0.20 %       0.07 %       0.15 %(f)       0.23 %   0.23%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.23 %       0.23 %       0.23 %       0.23 %(f)       0.23 %   0.23%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.71 %       1.48 %       0.01 %       %(e)(f)       0.70 %   2.08%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Obligations Fund
        Administration Shares
        Year Ended November 30,   For the
Period Ended
November 30, 2020
  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.046       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.019   
 

Net realized loss

      (0.001 )       (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.045       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.019   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.045 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.007 )   (0.019)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.045 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.007 )   (0.019)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.65 %       1.06 %       0.02 %       %(e)       0.73 %   1.95%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     2,294,770     $     1,986,064     $     2,923,435     $  2,380,299     $     2,088,737   $    2,034,113   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.45 %       0.36 %       0.07 %       0.15 %(f)       0.40 %   0.45%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.45 %       0.45 %       0.45 %       0.45 %(f)       0.45 %   0.45%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.56 %       1.15 %       0.01 %       %(e)(f)       0.65 %   1.91%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   103


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Obligations Fund
        Cash Management Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended

November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.038       0.008       (b)        (b)        0.003   0.013   
 

Net realized gain

      0.002       (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001   0.001   
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.040       0.008       (b)        (b)        0.004   0.014   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.040 )       (0.008 )       (b)        (b)        (0.004 )   (0.014)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.040 )       (0.008 )                   (0.004 )   (0.014)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.08 %       0.76 %       0.02 %       %(e)       0.43 %   1.39%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $       14,974     $       28,115     $       29,933     $       20,187     $       13,015   $      22,364   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      1.00 %       0.63 %       0.07 %       0.15 %(f)       0.68 %   1.00%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      1.00 %       1.00 %       1.00 %       1.00 %(f)       1.00 %   1.00%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      3.82 %       0.60 %       0.01 %       0.01 %(f)       0.35 %   1.29%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Obligations Fund
        Premier Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended

November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.044       0.010       (b)        (b)        0.006   0.018   
 

Net realized gain

            (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.044       0.010       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.018   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.044 )       (0.010 )       (b)        (b)        (0.007 )   (0.018)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.044 )       (0.010 )       (b)        (b)        (0.007 )   (0.018)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.55 %       1.00 %       0.02 %       %(e)       0.68 %   1.84%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $       15,290     $           42,003     $       13,495     $       13,573     $       17,568   $      17,485   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.55 %       0.45 %       0.07 %       0.15 %(f)       0.46 %   0.55%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.55 %       0.55 %       0.55 %       0.55 %(f)       0.55 %   0.55%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.38 %       1.45 %       0.01 %       %(e)(f)       0.62 %   1.82%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   105


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Obligations Fund
        Resource Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the
Period Ended

November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $        1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.044       0.009       (b)        0.001       0.006   0.016   
 

Net realized loss

      (0.002 )       (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.042       0.009       (b)        0.001       0.006   0.016   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.042 )       (0.009 )       (b)        (0.001 )       (0.006 )   (0.016)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.042 )       (0.009 )       (b)        (0.001 )       (0.006 )   (0.016)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $        1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.23 %       0.83 %       0.02 %       %(e)       0.51 %   1.54%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $       11,752     $ 1     $ 1     $ 1     $ 1   $             1   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.85 %                 0.35 %                 0.07 %                 0.15 %(f)                 0.39 %   0.56%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.85 %       0.85 %       0.85 %       0.85 %(f)       0.85 %   0.85%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.38 %       0.88 %       0.03 %       0.34 %(f)       0.59 %   1.59%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Solutions Fund
        Institutional Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.021   
 

Net realized gain

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        0.003   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.010   0.021   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.010 )   (0.021)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.010 )   (0.021)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.91 %       1.24 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.96 %   2.17%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     13,623,371     $     14,341,376     $       9,632,239     $     10,518,867     $     11,543,913   $   7,395,030   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.20 %       0.17 %       0.09 %       0.17 %(f)       0.20 %  

0.20%

 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.20 %       0.20 %       0.20 %       0.20 %(f)       0.20 %   0.20%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.82 %       1.41 %       %(e)       %(e)(f)       0.70 %   2.11%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   107


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Solutions Fund
        Capital Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.046       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.020   
 

Net realized gain

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.046       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.008   0.020   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.046 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.020)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.046 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.020)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.76 %       1.13 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.83 %   2.02%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $       164,197     $       206,167     $       243,876     $       234,344     $       201,227   $      162,212   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.35 %       0.27 %       0.09 %       0.17 %(f)       0.32 %   0.35%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.35 %       0.35 %       0.35 %       0.35 %(f)       0.35 %   0.35%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.60 %       0.94 %       %(e)       %(e)(f)       0.65 %   1.97%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Solutions Fund
        Service Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.045       0.009       (b)        (b)        0.005   0.016   
 

Net realized gain

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.045       0.009       (b)        (b)        0.006   0.016   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.043 )       (0.009 )       (b)        (b)        (0.006 )   (0.016)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.043 )       (0.009 )       (b)        (b)        (0.006 )   (0.016)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.39 %       0.91 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.62 %   1.66%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $       418,452     $       158,102     $       233,842     $       240,184     $       208,499   $      124,910   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.70 %       0.45 %       0.09 %       0.17 %(f)       0.50 %   0.70%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.70 %       0.70 %       0.70 %       0.70 %(f)       0.70 %   0.70%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.45 %       0.81 %       %(e)       %(e)(f)       0.47 %   1.60%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   109


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Solutions Fund
        Preferred Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.047       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.008   0.020   
 

Net realized gain

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.047       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.009   0.020   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.047 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.020)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.047 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.020)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.81 %       1.17 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.87 %   2.07%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $       46,330     $       64,568     $       51,188     $       59,340     $       52,791   $      38,419   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.30 %       0.24 %       0.09 %       0.17 %(f)       0.29 %   0.30%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.30 %       0.30 %       0.30 %       0.30 %(f)       0.30 %   0.30%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.69 %       1.14 %       %(e)       %(e)(f)       0.78 %   2.04%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Solutions Fund
        Select Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended

November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.046       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.009   0.021   
 

Net realized gain

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.046       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.009   0.021   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.021)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.048 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.009 )   (0.021)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $          1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.88 %       1.22 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.93 %   2.14%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $         2,039     $       10,533     $         5,519     $         6,547     $         7,067   $        8,325   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.23 %       0.20 %       0.09 %       0.17 %(f)       0.23 %   0.23%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.23 %       0.23 %       0.23 %       0.23 %(f)       0.23 %   0.23%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.55 %       1.51 %       %(e)       %(e)(f)       0.91 %   2.07%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   111


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Solutions Fund
        Administration Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.045       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.006   0.019   
 

Net realized gain

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        0.002   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.045       0.011       (b)        (b)        0.008   0.019   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.045 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.019)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.045 )       (0.011 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )   (0.019)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.65 %       1.06 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.77 %   1.92%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $       799,651     $       803,909     $       375,220     $       610,539     $       443,470   $      473,937   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.45 %       0.37 %       0.09 %       0.17 %(f)       0.38 %   0.45%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.45 %       0.45 %       0.45 %       0.45 %(f)       0.45 %   0.45%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.53 %       1.16 %       %(e)       %(e)(f)       0.61 %   1.85%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Solutions Fund
        Cash Management Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30,  2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.039       0.008       (b)        (b)        0.004   0.013   
 

Net realized gain

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.039       0.008       (b)        (b)        0.004   0.013   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.040 )       (0.008 )       (b)        (b)        (0.004 )   (0.013)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.040 )       (0.008 )       (b)        (b)        (0.004 )   (0.013)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.08 %       0.76 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.45 %   1.36%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $       165,859     $       320,794     $       371,768     $       262,647     $       272,981   $      223,501   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      1.00 %       0.61 %       0.09 %       0.17 %(f)       0.70 %   1.00%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      1.00 %       1.00 %       1.00 %       1.00 %(f)       1.00 %   1.00%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      3.90 %       0.64 %       %(e)       %(e)(f)       0.37 %   1.31%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   113


    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

        Treasury Solutions Fund
        Premier Shares
        Year Ended November 30,  

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

  Year Ended August 31,
        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
  Per Share Data                      
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Net investment income(a)

      0.044       0.010       (b)        (b)        0.006   0.018   
 

Net realized gain

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001   (b)
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

      0.044       0.010       (b)        (b)        0.007   0.018   
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.044 )       (0.010 )       (b)        (b)        (0.007 )   (0.018)  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)    (b)
 

 

 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.044 )       (0.010 )       (b)        (b)        (0.007 )   (0.018)  
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00   $            1.00   
 

 

 

Total Return(d)

      4.55 %       1.00 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.71 %   1.82%
 

 

 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $         66,816     $         91,667     $       122,233     $     79,208     $       127,497   $      161,003   
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.55 %       0.39 %       0.09 %       0.17 %(f)       0.45 %   0.55%
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.55 %       0.55 %       0.55 %       0.55 %(f)       0.55 %   0.55%
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

      4.40 %       0.85 %       %(e)       %(e)(f)       0.63 %   1.77%
 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS FUNDS — FINANCIAL SQUARE FUNDS

    

Notes to Financial Statements

 

November 30, 2023

    

    

 

1.  ORGANIZATION

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

 

Fund    Share Classes Offered   

Diversified/

Non-diversified

Federal Instruments Fund   

D, Institutional, Capital, Service, Preferred, Administration, and Cash

Management and Premier

   Diversified
Government Fund    A, C, D, Institutional, Capital, Service, Preferred, Select, Administration, Cash Management, Premier, Resource, R6, Drexel Hamilton, Loop, and Seelaus    Diversified
Money Market Fund    Institutional, Service, Preferred, Select, and Administration    Diversified
Prime Obligations Fund    Capital, Institutional, Preferred, Select, Administration, and Drexel Hamilton    Diversified
Treasury Instruments Fund    D, Capital, Institutional, Service, Preferred, Select, Administration, Cash Management, Premier, Loop and Seelaus    Diversified
Treasury Obligations Fund    Capital, Institutional, Service, Preferred, Select, Administration, Cash Management, and Premier    Diversified
Treasury Solutions Fund    Capital, Institutional, Service, Preferred, Select, Administration, Cash Management, and Premier    Diversified

Class C Shares may typically be acquired only in an exchange for Class C Shares of another Goldman Sachs Fund. Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% during the first 12 months, measured from the time the original shares subject to the CDSC were acquired.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”), serves as investment adviser to the Funds pursuant to management agreements (the “Agreements”) with the Trust.

The following Funds were designated by the Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) as “institutional money market funds” under Rule 2a-7 under the Act: Financial Square Money Market Fund and Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund (the “Institutional Money Market Funds”). Each of the Institutional Money Market Funds must price its shares at a net asset value (“NAV”) reflecting market-based values of its portfolio securities (i.e., at a “floating” NAV) rounded to the fourth decimal place (e.g., $1.0000). The Institutional Money Market Funds have adopted policies and procedures that allow the Trustees to impose a liquidity fee if the Trustees determine that it is in the best interest of a Fund to do so. In addition, effective October 2, 2024, the Institutional Money Market Funds generally must impose a liquidity fee when net sales of Fund shares exceed certain levels.

 

2.   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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

A.  Investment Valuation — The investment valuation policy of the Funds, except for the Institutional Money Market Funds, is to use the amortized-cost method permitted by Rule 2a-7 under the Act for valuing portfolio securities. The amortized-cost method of valuation involves valuing a security at its cost and thereafter applying a constant accretion or amortization to maturity of any discount or premium. Normally, a security’s amortized cost will approximate its market value. Under procedures and tolerances approved by the Trustees, GSAM evaluates daily the difference between each Fund’s NAV per share using the amortized costs of its portfolio securities and the Fund’s NAV per share using market-based values of its portfolio securities. The Institutional Money Market Funds’ investment valuation policy is to value its portfolio securities only at market-based values. The market-based value of a portfolio security is determined, where readily available, on the basis of market quotations provided by pricing services or securities dealers, or, where accurate market quotations are not readily available, on the basis of the security’s fair value as

 

        

 

 

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determined in accordance with the Valuation Procedures. The pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing, which may consider (among other things): (i) yield or price with respect to debt securities that are considered comparable in characteristics such as rating, interest rate and maturity date or (ii) quotations from securities dealers to determine current value.

B.  Investment Income and Investments — Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost.

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

D.  Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies (mutual funds) and to distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable and tax-exempt income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, each Fund is not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are declared and recorded daily and paid monthly by the Funds and may include short-term capital gains. Long-term capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually. A Fund may defer or accelerate the timing of the distribution of short-term capital gains (or any portion thereof).

Net capital losses, if any, are carried forward to future fiscal years and may be used to the extent allowed by the Code to offset any future capital gains. Utilization of capital loss carryforwards will reduce the requirement of future capital gains distributions.

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

E.  Forward Commitments — A forward commitment involves entering into a contract to purchase or sell securities, typically on an extended settlement basis, for a fixed price at a future date. The purchase of securities on a forward commitment basis involves a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines before the settlement date. Conversely, the sale of securities on a forward commitment basis involves the risk that the value of the securities sold may increase before the settlement date. Although a Fund will generally purchase securities on a forward commitment basis with the intention of acquiring the securities for its portfolio, the Fund may dispose of forward commitments prior to settlement which may result in a realized gain or loss.

F.  Repurchase Agreements — Repurchase agreements involve the purchase of securities subject to the seller’s agreement to repurchase the securities at a mutually agreed upon date and price, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”). During the term of a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying securities held as collateral on behalf of a Fund, including accrued interest, is required to exceed the value of the repurchase agreement, including accrued interest. The gross value of repurchase agreements is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for financial reporting purposes. The underlying securities for all repurchase agreements are held at the Funds’ custodian or designated sub-custodians under tri-party repurchase agreements.

An MRA governs transactions between a Fund and select counterparties. An MRA contains provisions for, among other things, initiation of the transaction, income payments, events of default, and maintenance of securities for repurchase agreements. An MRA also permits offsetting with collateral to create one single net payment in the event of default or similar events, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of a counterparty.

If the seller defaults, a Fund could suffer a loss to the extent that the proceeds from the sale of the underlying securities and other collateral held by the Fund are less than the repurchase price and the Fund’s costs associated with delay and enforcement of the repurchase agreement. In addition, in the event of default or insolvency of the seller, a court could determine that a Fund’s interest in the collateral is not enforceable, resulting in additional losses to the Fund.

Pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and terms and conditions contained therein, the Funds, together with other funds of the Trust and registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or its affiliates, may transfer uninvested cash into joint accounts, the daily aggregate balance of which is invested in one or

 

        

 

 

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more repurchase agreements. Under these joint accounts, the Funds maintain pro-rata credit exposure to the underlying repurchase agreements’ counterparties. With the exception of certain transaction fees, the Funds are not subject to any expenses in relation to these investments.

 

3.  INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

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

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

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

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

The Trustees have approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Funds, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. With respect to the Funds’ investments that do not have readily available market quotations, the Trustees have designated the Adviser as the valuation designee to perform fair valuations pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Valuation Designee”). GSAM has day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation (including both the amortized cost and market-based methods of valuation) of the Funds’ investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies related to the market-based method of valuation, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

As of November 30, 2023, all investments, other than those held by the Institutional Money Market Funds, are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. All investments for the Institutional Money Market Funds are classified as Level 2, with the exception of treasury securities of G7 countries which are generally classified as Level 1. Please refer to the Schedules of Investments for further detail.

 

4.  AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

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

As compensation for the services rendered pursuant to the Agreements, the assumption of the expenses related thereto and administration of the Funds’ business affairs, including providing facilities, GSAM is entitled to a management fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets.

B.  Administration, Service and/or Shareholder Administration Plans — The Trust, on behalf of each applicable Fund, has adopted Administration, Service and/or Shareholder Administration Plans (the “Plans”) to allow Class C, Select, Preferred, Capital, Administration, Premier, Service, Resource and Cash Management Shares to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing varying levels of account administration and/or personal and account maintenance services to their customers

 

        

 

 

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who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Plans provide for compensation to the service organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of such shares.

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

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

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

D.  Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Funds pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class C Shares’ CDSC. During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, Goldman Sachs retained $2,177 in CDSCs with respect to Class C Shares of the Financial Square Government Fund.

E.  Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Funds for a fee pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement. The fee charged for such transfer agency services is accrued daily and paid monthly and is equal to an annual percentage rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets.

F.  Other Agreements — GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Funds (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, administration fees (as applicable), service fees (as applicable), shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, 0.014% of the average daily net assets of each Fund. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least March 29, 2024, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees.

In addition, the Funds have entered into certain offset arrangements with the custodian, which may result in a reduction of the Funds’ expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

G. Total Fund Expenses

Fund Contractual Fees

The contractual management fee rate is 0.18% for the Financial Square Federal Instruments, Financial Square Treasury Instruments, Financial Square Treasury Obligations and Financial Square Treasury Solutions Funds and 0.16% for the Financial Square Government, Financial Square Money Market and Financial Square Prime Obligations Funds. The Transfer Agency Fee is 0.01% for all funds.

Other contractual annualized rates for each of the Funds are as follows:

 

      Class A
Shares(a)
  Class C
Shares(a)
  Capital Shares   Service Shares   Preferred
Shares
  Select Shares

Administration, Service and/or Shareholder Administration Fees*

   N/A   0.25%   0.15%   0.25%   0.10%   0.03%

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

   0.25%   0.75%(b)   N/A   0.25%(c)   N/A   N/A

 

     Administration
Shares
 

Cash

Management

Shares

  Premier Shares   Resource
Shares

Administration, Service and/or Shareholder Administration Fees*

  0.25%   0.50%   0.35%   0.50%

 

        

 

 

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      Administration
Shares
 

Cash

Management

Shares

  Premier Shares   Resource    
Shares     

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

   N/A   0.30%(b)   N/A   0.15%(b)    

 

  *

Class D Shares, Institutional Shares, Class R6 Shares, Drexel Hamilton Class Shares, Loop Class Shares, and Seelaus Class Shares have no Administration, Service, Shareholder Administration or Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees.

 

  (a)

Government Fund only.

 

  (b)

Distribution (12b-1) fee only.

 

  (c)

Service (12b-1) fee only.

N/A Fees not applicable to respective share class.

Fund Effective Net Expenses (After Waivers and Reimbursements)

The investment adviser may contractually agree to waive or reimburse certain fees and expenses until a specified date. The investment adviser may also voluntarily waive certain fees and expenses, and such voluntary waivers may be discontinued or modified at any time without notice.

The Funds are not obligated to reimburse GSAM or Goldman Sachs for prior fiscal year fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any.

For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, expense reductions including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements were as follows (in thousands):

 

Fund    Other Expense
Reimbursements
   Total Expense    
Reductions     

 

Prime Obligations Fund

   $              224        $              224    

 

For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the net effective management fee rate was 0.16% for the Financial Square Government Fund, Financial Square Money Market, and Financial Square Prime Obligations, and 0.18% for Financial Square Federal Instruments, Financial Square Treasury Instruments, Financial Square Treasury Obligations, and Financial Square Treasury Solutions Funds.

H.  Other Transactions with Affiliates — A Fund may purchase securities from, or sell securities to, an affiliated fund provided the affiliation is solely due to having a common investment adviser, common officers, or common Trustees.

For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the purchase and sale transactions and related net realized gain (loss) for the Funds with affiliated funds in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act were as follows:

 

Fund    Purchases      Sales      Net Realized        
Gain/(Loss)        

Government Fund

   $      $     1,287,107,496      $         (879,875)              

Treasury Instruments Fund

       1,499,615,640               —    

Treasury Obligations Fund

            210,830,652        (149,822)  

Treasury Solutions Fund

            16,668,451        (10,979)  

As of November 30, 2023, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was the beneficial owner of 5% or more of the outstanding share classes of the following Funds:

 

Fund    Capital Shares   Preferred Shares   Service Shares  

Drexel Hamilton Class

Shares

Federal Instruments Fund

   100%   –%   –%   –%

Money Market Fund

       39  

Prime Obligations Fund

     9     22

I.  Line of Credit Facility — As of November 30, 2023, the Funds participated in a $1,110,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the “facility”) together with other funds of the Trust and certain registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or its affiliates. This facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes, or to allow for an orderly liquidation of securities to meet redemption requests. The interest rate on borrowings is based on the federal funds rate.

 

        

 

 

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The facility also requires a fee to be paid by the Funds based on the amount of the commitment that has not been utilized. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the Funds did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 19, 2023, the facility was $1,250,000,000.

 

5.  TAX INFORMATION

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023 was as follows:

 

     Federal Instruments
Fund
     Government Fund      Money Market Fund      Prime Obligations
Fund
 

 

 

Distributions paid from:

           

Ordinary Income

   $ 251,073,696      $ 12,117,114,943      $ 146,279,582      $ 142,827,196      

 

 

 

     Treasury Instruments
Fund
     Treasury Obligations
Fund
     Treasury Solutions
Fund
 

 

 

Distributions paid from:

        

Ordinary Income

   $ 4,107,970,494      $ 2,084,339,849      $ 713,209,133      

 

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2022 was as follows:

 

     Federal Instruments
Fund
     Government Fund      Money Market Fund      Prime Obligations
Fund
 

 

 

Distributions paid from:

           

Ordinary Income

   $ 36,596,854      $     2,770,013,112      $ 57,753,733      $ 23,854,805      

Net long-term capital gains

     2,757        3,334               —      

 

 

Total taxable distributions

   $ 36,599,611      $ 2,770,016,446      $ 57,753,733      $ 23,854,805      

 

 

 

     Treasury Instruments
Fund
     Treasury Obligations
Fund
     Treasury Solutions
Fund
 

 

 

Distributions paid from:

        

Ordinary Income

   $ 1,104,973,175      $ 498,539,014      $ 164,291,072      

Net long-term capital gains

     158,045        15,701        82,765      

 

 

Total taxable distributions

   $ 1,105,131,220      $ 498,554,715      $ 164,373,837      

 

 

As of November 30, 2023, the components of accumulated earnings (losses) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

     Federal
Instruments Fund
    Government Fund     Money Market
Fund
    Prime Obligations
Fund
 

 

 

Undistributed ordinary income — net

   $ 3,851,554     $ 549,676,693     $ 1,468,825     $ 1,181,696     

 

 

Undistributed long-term capital gains

                       65,272     

 

 

Total undistributed earnings

   $ 3,851,554     $ 549,676,693     $ 1,468,825     $ 1,246,968     

 

 

Capital loss carryforwards:

        

Perpetual Short-Term

   $ (493,410   $ (41,163,646   $ (7,334,912   $ —     

 

 

Timing differences — Dividends Payable

   $ (3,243,748   $ (508,531,386   $ (1,649,865   $ (1,201,249)    

Unrealized gains (losses) — net

   $ (7,071   $ (11,123   $ (19,610   $ (60,561)    

 

 

Total accumulated earnings (losses) — net

   $ 107,325     $ (29,462   $ (7,535,562   $ (14,842)    

 

 

 

        

 

 

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     Treasury
Instruments Fund  
     Treasury
Obligations Fund  
     Treasury Solutions    
Fund    

 

 

Undistributed ordinary income — net

   $ 194,073,179      $ 129,646,988      $ 25,981,323      

 

 

Undistributed long-term capital gains

            109,279        —      

 

 

Total undistributed earnings

   $ 194,073,179      $ 129,756,267      $ 25,981,323      

 

 

Capital loss carryforwards:

        

Perpetual Short-Term

   $ (45,933,266)      $      $ (1,071,449)     

Perpetual Long-Term

     (1,319,453)               —       

 

 

Total capital loss carryforwards

   $ (47,252,719)      $      $ (1,071,449)     

 

 

Timing differences — Dividends Payable

   $ (147,584,859)      $ (127,941,057)      $ (24,159,351)     

Unrealized gains (losses) — net

   $ (110,539)      $ (64,918)      $ (22,134)     

 

 

Total accumulated earnings (losses) — net

   $ (874,938)      $ 1,750,292      $ 728,389      

 

 

For the period ended November 30, 2023, the Financial Square Federal Instruments, Financial Square Prime Obligations, Financial Square Treasury Obligations and Financial Square Treasury Solutions utilized $556,016, $34,872, $2,513,382 and $1,234,616, respectively, in Capital Loss Carryforwards.

The aggregate cost for each Fund stated in the accompanying Statements of Assets and Liabilities also represents aggregate cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

In order to present certain components of the Funds’ capital accounts on a tax basis, certain reclassifications have been recorded to the Funds’ accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the NAV of the Funds and result primarily from dividend redesignations, non-deductible expenses and net operating losses.

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

 

6.  OTHER RISKS

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

Credit/Default Risk — An issuer or guarantor of a security held by a Fund, or a bank or other financial institution that has entered into a repurchase agreement with the Fund, may default on its obligation to pay interest and repay principal or default on any other obligation. Additionally, the credit quality of securities may deteriorate rapidly, which may impair a Fund’s liquidity and cause significant deterioration in NAV.

Interest Rate Risk — When interest rates increase, a Fund’s yield will tend to be lower than prevailing market rates, and the market value of its investments will generally decline. A wide variety of market factors can cause interest rates to rise, including central bank monetary policy, rising inflation and changes in general economic conditions. Changing interest rates may have unpredictable effects on the markets, may result in heightened market volatility and may detract from Fund performance. In addition, changes in monetary policy may exacerbate the risks associated with changing interest rates. A low interest rate environment poses additional risks to a Fund, because low yields on the Fund’s portfolio holdings may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s ability to provide a positive yield to its shareholders, pay expenses out of current income, or minimize the volatility of the Fund’s NAV per share and/ or achieve its investment objective. Fluctuations in interest rates may also affect the liquidity of the Fund investments. A sudden or unpredictable increase in interest rates may cause volatility in the market and may decrease the liquidity of the Fund’s investments, which would make it harder for the Fund to sell its investments at an advantageous time.

Large Shareholder Transactions Risk — A Fund may experience adverse effects when certain large shareholders, such as other funds, institutional investors (including those trading by use of non-discretionary mathematical formulas), financial intermediaries (who may make investment decisions on behalf of underlying clients and/or include a Fund in their investment model), individuals, accounts and Goldman Sachs affiliates, purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of a Fund. Such large shareholder redemptions, which may occur rapidly or unexpectedly, may cause a Fund to sell portfolio securities at times when it would not otherwise

 

        

 

 

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do so, which may negatively impact the Fund’s NAV and liquidity. Similarly, large Fund share purchases may adversely affect a Fund’s performance to the extent that the Fund is delayed in investing new cash or otherwise maintains a larger cash position than it ordinarily would. These transactions may also accelerate the realization of taxable income to shareholders if such sales of investments resulted in gains and may also increase transaction costs. In addition, a large redemption could result in a Fund’s current expenses being allocated over a smaller asset base, leading to an increase in the Fund’s expense ratio.

Liquidity Risk — The Funds may make investments that are illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. The liquidity of portfolio securities can deteriorate rapidly due to credit events affecting issuers or guarantors, such as a credit rating downgrade, or due to general market conditions or a lack of willing buyers. An inability to sell one or more portfolio positions, or selling such positions at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions, can adversely affect a Fund’s ability to maintain a stable $1.00 share price (or, for the Institutional Money market Funds, can increase the volatility of a Fund’s NAV per share). Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period because of unusual market conditions, declining prices of the securities sold, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. Liquidity risk may be the result of, among other things, the reduced number and capacity of traditional market participants to make a market in fixed income securities or the lack of an active market. The potential for liquidity risk may be magnified by a rising interest rate environment or other circumstances where investor redemptions from money market and other fixed income mutual funds may be higher than normal, potentially causing increased supply in the market due to selling activity.

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

 

7.  INDEMNIFICATIONS

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

 

8.  OTHER MATTERS

Exemptive Orders — Pursuant to SEC exemptive orders, the Funds may enter into certain principal transactions, including repurchase agreements, with Goldman Sachs.

Pursuant to an effort to consolidate the membership of the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) with the Board of Trustees of each of Goldman Sachs ETF Trust, Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II, Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund, Goldman Sachs Trust II and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust, in July 2023, the Board voted to nominate Cheryl K. Beebe, John G. Chou, Eileen H. Dowling, Lawrence Hughes, John F. Killian, Steven D. Krichmar, Michael Latham, Lawrence W. Stranghoener and Paul C. Wirth (the “Nominees”) for election as Trustees of the Trust. Messrs. Chou and Wirth and Ms. Dowling currently serve as Trustees of the Trust. At a virtual special joint meeting of shareholders held on November 16, 2023, each of the Nominees (except Messrs. Chou and Wirth and Ms. Dowling) was elected to serve as Trustees alongside the current Trustees of the Trust, effective January 1, 2024. Each of Messrs. Chou and Wirth and Ms. Dowling was also elected at the meeting and continue to serve as Trustees of the Trust.

 

        

 

 

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9.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

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

 

10.    SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

Share activity is as follows:

 

     Federal Instruments Fund

 

 
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2023
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2022
 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Shares  
  

 

 

 

Class D Shares

    

Shares sold

     15,623,952       —   

Reinvestment of distributions

     391,900       —   

Shares redeemed

     (14,574,660     —   

 

 
     1,441,192       —   

 

 

Institutional Shares

    

Shares sold

     15,223,542,211       8,376,812,583   

Reinvestment of distributions

     202,583,320       25,024,021   

Shares redeemed

     (13,786,122,450     (7,839,824,900)  

 

 
     1,640,003,081       562,011,704   

 

 

Capital Shares

    

Shares sold

           —   

Reinvestment of distributions

     3,861       2,765   

Shares redeemed

     (78,421     (400,016)  

 

 
     (74,560     (397,251)  

 

 

Service Shares

    

Shares sold

     41,384,629       4,293,024   

Reinvestment of distributions

     994,836       1,139   

Shares redeemed

     (7,533,677     (4,077,082)  

 

 
     34,845,788       217,081   

 

 

Preferred Shares

    

Shares sold

     227,803,873       360,197,598   

Reinvestment of distributions

     6,556,817       2,105,271   

Shares redeemed

     (301,100,789     (190,781,440)  

 

 
     (66,740,099     171,521,429   

 

 

Select Shares

    

Reinvestment of distributions

     1,316       575   

Shares redeemed

     (51,316     —   

 

 
     (50,000     575   

 

 

Administration Shares

    

Shares sold

     390,381,509       186,605,628   

Reinvestment of distributions

     4,246,158       279,216   

Shares redeemed

     (291,442,209     (171,567,363)  

 

 
     103,185,458       15,317,481   

 

 

 

        

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

    

 

    

10.    SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

 

     Federal Instruments Fund

 

     For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2023
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2022
  

 

 

     Shares     Shares
  

 

 

Cash Management Shares

    

Shares sold

     79,075,044      107,662,429 

Reinvestment of distributions

     585,183      207,209 

Shares redeemed

     (66,370,789)     (227,615,035)

 

     13,289,438      (119,745,397)

 

Premier Shares

    

Shares sold

     —      83 

Reinvestment of distributions

     1,280      491 

Shares redeemed

     (53,712)     (83)

 

     (52,432)     491 

 

NET INCREASE IN SHARES

     1,725,847,866      628,926,113 

 

 

        

 

 

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10.    SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

Share activity is as follows:

 

     Government Fund

 

     For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2023
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2022
  

 

 

     Shares     Shares
  

 

 

Class A Shares

    

Shares sold

     3,864,020,769      724,705,532 

Reinvestment of distributions

     72,665,575      5,053,128 

Shares redeemed

     (1,968,192,183)     (720,906,057)

 

     1,968,494,161      8,852,603 

 

Class C Shares

    

Shares sold

     2,342,066      4,391,710 

Reinvestment of distributions

     215,966      39,610 

Shares redeemed

     (2,924,360)     (3,882,126)

 

     (366,328)     549,194 

 

Class D Shares

    

Shares sold

     222,067,784      10,000 

Reinvestment of distributions

     3,619,467      81 

Shares redeemed

     (144,062,024)     — 

 

     81,625,227      10,081 

 

Institutional Shares

    

Shares sold

     1,709,281,167,244      1,581,734,873,496 

Shares reorganized

     —      2,255,778,831 

Reinvestment of distributions

     5,771,603,696      1,271,713,322 

Shares redeemed

     (1,730,543,918,279)     (1,550,038,453,745)

 

     (15,491,147,339)     35,223,911,904 

 

Capital Shares

    

Shares sold

     16,024,764,086      23,494,641,775 

Reinvestment of distributions

     33,725,975      8,757,553 

Shares redeemed

     (15,289,818,201)     (22,091,174,929)

 

     768,671,860      1,412,224,399 

 

Service Shares

    

Shares sold

     4,940,393,679      3,972,036,209 

Reinvestment of distributions

     28,851,225      3,360,663 

Shares redeemed

     (4,682,860,862)     (3,693,694,567)

 

     286,384,042      281,702,305 

 

Preferred Shares

    

Shares sold

     6,919,362,284      5,905,817,775 

Reinvestment of distributions

     25,590,909      4,239,309 

Shares redeemed

     (6,503,214,745)     (5,245,706,644)

 

     441,738,448      664,350,440 

 

Select Shares

    

Shares sold

     4,424,529,505      3,701,515,106 

Reinvestment of distributions

     54,671,621      10,596,026 

Shares redeemed

     (4,243,105,221)     (3,774,484,508)

 

     236,095,905      (62,373,376)

 

 

        

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

    

 

    

10.    SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

 

     Government Fund

 

     For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2023
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2022
  

 

 

     Shares     Shares
  

 

 

Administration Shares

    

Shares sold

     38,738,042,080      38,762,005,769 

Shares reorganized

     —      534,947,228 

Reinvestment of distributions

     102,992,227      22,748,003 

Shares redeemed

     (37,952,384,761)     (38,045,281,824)

 

     888,649,546      1,274,419,176 

 

Cash Management Shares

    

Shares sold

     2,061,358,471      1,036,588,962 

Reinvestment of distributions

     12,596,239      1,095,139 

Shares redeemed

     (1,679,972,433)     (1,191,586,499)

 

     393,982,277      (153,902,398)

 

Premier Shares

    

Shares sold

     287,481,937      11,417,599,618 

Reinvestment of distributions

     4,785,225      23,886,507 

Shares redeemed

     (537,515,419)     (20,998,951,583)

 

     (245,248,257)     (9,557,465,458)

 

Resource Shares

    

Shares sold

     1,557,257      4,351,777 

Reinvestment of distributions

     356,102      77,483 

Shares redeemed

     (2,614,239)     (5,662,329)

 

     (700,880)     (1,233,069)

 

Class R6 Shares

    

Shares sold

     783,381,015      840,423,196 

Reinvestment of distributions

     13,991,762      3,471,948 

Shares redeemed

     (748,837,643)     (887,151,587)

 

     48,535,134      (43,256,443)

 

Drexel Hamilton Class Shares

    

Shares sold

     99,187,153,689      75,435,214,756 

Reinvestment of distributions

     102,468,930      15,033,426 

Shares redeemed

     (95,841,074,801)     (72,834,766,512)

 

     3,448,547,818      2,615,481,670

 

Loop Class Shares

    

Shares sold

     45,907,230,224      40,860,864,440 

Reinvestment of distributions

     92,450,535      10,538,450 

Shares redeemed

     (45,443,393,352)     (39,009,860,182)

 

     556,287,407      1,861,542,708 

 

Seelaus Class Shares

    

Shares sold

     6,886,314,332      4,423,909,709 

Reinvestment of distributions

     52,298,893      9,894,606 

Shares redeemed

     (8,259,267,031)     (2,428,526,473)

 

     (1,320,653,806)     2,005,277,842 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN SHARES

     (7,939,104,785)     35,530,091,578 

 

 

        

 

 

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10.    SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

Share activity is as follows:

 

     Money Market Fund

 

    

For the Fiscal Year Ended

November 30, 2023

   

For the Fiscal Year Ended

November 30, 2022

  

 

 

     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars
  

 

 

Institutional Shares

        

Shares sold

     15,026,238,376     $ 15,030,634,861       22,557,995,784     $      22,569,045,531 

Reinvestment of distributions

     119,026,171       119,060,826       47,121,197     47,143,796 

Shares redeemed

     (16,936,696,256     (16,941,946,340     (23,680,125,237   (23,691,749,089)

 

     (1,791,431,709     (1,792,250,653     (1,075,008,256   (1,075,559,762)

 

Capital Shares

        

Reinvestment of distributions

     29       29       13     13 

Shares redeemed

     (1,100     (1,100         — 

 

     (1,071     (1,071     13     13 

 

Service Shares

        

Reinvestment of distributions

     122       122       26     26 

 

     122       122       26     26 

 

Preferred Shares

        

Reinvestment of distributions

     3,310       3,311       847     847 

 

     3,310       3,311       847     847 

 

Select Shares

        

Shares sold

     9,758,071       9,758,000       30     30 

Reinvestment of distributions

     194,833       194,818       19,047     19,052 

Shares redeemed

     (6,619,840     (6,619,565     (2,377,841   (2,378,953)

 

     3,333,064       3,333,253       (2,358,764   (2,359,871)

 

Administration Shares

        

Shares sold

     775,049       775,329       1,249,425     1,250,000 

Reinvestment of distributions

     124,689       124,713       25,145     25,156 

Shares redeemed

     (928,449     (929,006     (11,332   (11,338)

 

     (28,711     (28,964     1,263,238     1,263,818 

 

Cash Management Shares

        

Reinvestment of distributions

     24       24       9    

Shares redeemed

     (1,066     (1,066         — 

 

     (1,042     (1,042     9    

 

Premier Shares

        

Reinvestment of distributions

     27       27       11     11 

Shares redeemed

     (1,087     (1,087         — 

 

     (1,060     (1,060     11     11 

 

Resource Shares

        

Reinvestment of distributions

     25       25       9    

Shares redeemed

     (1,073     (1,074         — 

 

     (1,048     (1,049     9    

 

NET DECREASE IN SHARES

     (1,788,128,145   $     (1,788,947,153     (1,076,102,867   $    (1,076,654,900)

 

 

        

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

    

 

    

10.    SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

Share activity is as follows:

 

     Prime Obligations Fund

 

    

For the Fiscal Year Ended

November 30, 2023

 

For the Fiscal Year Ended

November 30, 2022

  

 

 

     Shares   Dollars   Shares   Dollars
  

 

 

Institutional Shares

        

Shares sold

     7,218,271,227     $       7,225,082,396       6,492,330,328     $      6,498,649,154 

Reinvestment of distributions

     123,108,098       123,218,307       17,144,714     17,161,759 

Shares redeemed

     (6,492,720,332     (6,498,750,424     (5,436,861,096   (5,442,147,698)

 

     848,658,993       849,550,279       1,072,613,946     1,073,663,215 

 

Capital Shares

        

Reinvestment of distributions

     19,320       19,336       6,569     6,574 

Shares redeemed

     (265,943     (266,164     (376,099   (376,450)

 

     (246,623     (246,828     (369,530   (369,876)

 

Service Shares

        

Shares sold

     2       2       3,521,303     3,524,823 

Reinvestment of distributions

     26       26       10     10 

Shares redeemed

     (1,138     (1,139     (3,520,386   (3,523,906)

 

     (1,110     (1,111     927     927 

 

Preferred Shares

        

Shares sold

     1,896,293       1,898,000           — 

Reinvestment of distributions

     15,825       15,837       172     172 

Shares redeemed

     (1,914,002     (1,915,372         — 

 

     (1,884     (1,535     172     172 

 

Select Shares

        

Shares sold

     17,898,854       17,914,078       59,763,931     59,817,500 

Reinvestment of distributions

     619,710       620,186       325,308     325,610 

Shares redeemed

     (17,819,744     (17,834,000     (58,987,989   (59,041,080)

 

     698,820       700,264       1,101,250     1,102,030 

 

Administration Shares

        

Shares sold

     51,719       51,766       4,332,439     4,336,610 

Reinvestment of distributions

     250,703       250,922       59,728     59,784 

Shares redeemed

     (21,113     (21,135     (3,495,305   (3,498,537)

 

     281,309       281,553       896,862     897,857 

 

Cash Management Shares

        

Reinvestment of distributions

     24       24       9    

Shares redeemed

     (1,066     (1,067         — 

 

     (1,042     (1,043     9    

 

Premier Shares

        

Reinvestment of distributions

     27       27       11     11 

Shares redeemed

     (1,086     (1,087         — 

 

     (1,059     (1,060     11     11 

 

Resource Shares

        

Reinvestment of distributions

     24       25       9    

Shares redeemed

     (1,071     (1,072         — 

 

     (1,047     (1,047     9    

 

 

        

 

 

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10.     SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

 

 
     Prime Obligations Fund  
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2023
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2022
 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Dollars     Shares     Dollars  
  

 

 

 

Drexel Hamilton Class Shares

        

Shares sold

     89,935,345       90,001,315       134,183,741       134,300,000   

Reinvestment of distributions

     80,920       80,983       768       769   

Shares redeemed

     (114,726,110     (114,812,415     (140,190,293     (140,311,058)  

 

 
     (24,709,845     (24,730,117     (6,005,784     (6,010,289

 

 

NET INCREASE IN SHARES

     824,676,512     $       825,549,355       1,068,237,872     $     1,069,284,065   

 

 

 

        

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

    

 

    

10.     SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

Share activity is as follows:

 

     Treasury Instruments Fund

 

 
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2023
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2022
 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Shares  
  

 

 

 

Class D Shares

    

Shares sold

     94,725,973       —   

Reinvestment of distributions

     1,367,762       —   

Shares redeemed

     (68,068,931     —   

 

 
     28,024,804       —   

 

 

Institutional Shares

    

Shares sold

     267,705,156,936       276,028,979,709   

Reinvestment of distributions

     2,251,019,401       627,519,132   

Shares redeemed

     (283,013,373,801     (285,636,451,134)  

 

 
     (13,057,197,464     (8,979,952,293)  

 

 

Capital Shares

    

Shares sold

     7,637,581,127       8,518,980,927   

Reinvestment of distributions

     41,096,265       9,363,528   

Shares redeemed

     (8,116,093,238     (8,397,449,709)  

 

 
     (437,415,846     130,894,746   

 

 

Service Shares

    

Shares sold

     2,038,762,441       2,226,510,537   

Reinvestment of distributions

     2,831,532       77,130   

Shares redeemed

     (2,255,996,645     (2,884,029,181)  

 

 
     (214,402,672     (657,441,514)  

 

 

Preferred Shares

    

Shares sold

     417,084,596       390,915,918   

Reinvestment of distributions

     3,752,623       563,385   

Shares redeemed

     (394,353,199     (433,054,069)  

 

 
     26,484,020       (41,574,766)  

 

 

Select Shares

    

Shares sold

     1,275,716,708       437,811,703   

Reinvestment of distributions

     18,072,556       4,538,801   

Shares redeemed

     (1,147,373,058     (206,557,224)  

 

 
     146,416,206       235,793,280  

 

 

Administration Shares

    

Shares sold

     13,308,710,724       12,356,648,253   

Reinvestment of distributions

     71,506,073       17,237,586   

Shares redeemed

     (13,369,411,281     (12,222,986,338)  

 

 
     10,805,516       150,899,501   

 

 

Cash Management Shares

    

Shares sold

     135,978,468       37,894,834   

Reinvestment of distributions

     1,254,666       26,882   

Shares redeemed

     (113,155,176     (42,672,120)  

 

 
     24,077,958       (4,750,404)  

 

 

 

        

 

 

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10.     SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

 

 
     Treasury Instruments Fund

 

 
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2023
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2022
 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Shares  
  

 

 

 

Premier Shares

    

Shares sold

     946,809,233       464,166,925   

Reinvestment of distributions

     47        

Shares redeemed

     (468,197,857     (452,908,792)  

 

 
     478,611,423       11,258,142   

 

 

Resource Shares

    

Reinvestment of distributions

     23        

Shares redeemed

     (1,057     —   

 

 
     (1,034      

 

 

Loop Class Shares

    

Shares sold

     223,778,796       —   

Reinvestment of distributions

     4,813,716       2,114,925   

Shares redeemed

     (339,119,142     (50,000,000)  

 

 
     (110,526,630     (47,885,075)  

 

 

Seelaus Class Shares

    

Shares sold

     2,100,223,346       —   

Reinvestment of distributions

     386,774       114   

Shares redeemed

     (2,088,526,362     —   

 

 
     12,083,758       114   

 

 

NET DECREASE IN SHARES

     (13,093,039,961     (9,202,758,262)  

 

 

 

        

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

    

 

    

10.     SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

Share activity is as follows:

 

     Treasury Obligations Fund

 

 
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2023
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2022
 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Shares  
  

 

 

 

Institutional Shares

    

Shares sold

     384,438,590,123       306,013,482,808   

Reinvestment of distributions

     882,265,535       169,356,197   

Shares redeemed

     (380,259,638,671     (288,848,879,958)  

 

 
     5,061,216,987       17,333,959,047   

 

 

Capital Shares

    

Shares sold

     4,313,561,384       2,722,464,229   

Reinvestment of distributions

     16,068,099       4,756,486   

Shares redeemed

     (3,984,390,716     (2,354,713,522)  

 

 
     345,238,767       372,507,193   

 

 

Service Shares

    

Shares sold

     7,802,524,332       6,301,471,724   

Reinvestment of distributions

     5,245,588       517,726   

Shares redeemed

     (7,681,588,061     (6,596,944,609)  

 

 
     126,181,859       (294,955,159)  

 

 

Preferred Shares

    

Shares sold

     3,937,327,356       2,179,770,051   

Reinvestment of distributions

     13,562,971       1,622,306   

Shares redeemed

     (3,568,951,427     (2,000,048,067)  

 

 
     381,938,900       181,344,290   

 

 

Select Shares

    

Shares sold

     871,734,758       860,944,126   

Reinvestment of distributions

     5,740,236       1,957,218   

Shares redeemed

     (800,205,779     (786,885,981)  

 

 
     77,269,215       76,015,363   

 

 

Administration Shares

    

Shares sold

     14,090,092,914       13,619,785,414   

Reinvestment of distributions

     19,160,673       5,064,543   

Shares redeemed

     (13,800,663,988     (14,562,189,898)  

 

 
     308,589,599       (937,339,941)  

 

 

Cash Management Shares

    

Shares sold

     184,593,387       133,762,722   

Reinvestment of distributions

     817,795       223,273   

Shares redeemed

     (198,552,848     (135,804,081)  

 

 
     (13,141,666     (1,818,086)  

 

 

Premier Shares

    

Shares sold

     74,970,967       119,494,355   

Reinvestment of distributions

     632,835       268,195   

Shares redeemed

     (102,318,236     (91,253,878)  

 

 
     (26,714,434     28,508,672   

 

 

 

        

 

 

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10.     SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

 

 
     Treasury Obligations Fund

 

 
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2023
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2022
 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Shares  
  

 

 

 

Resource Shares

    

Shares sold

     148,665,818       —   

Reinvestment of distributions

     739,331        

Shares redeemed

     (137,654,427     —   

 

 
     11,750,722        

 

 

NET INCREASE IN SHARES

     6,272,329,949       16,758,221,387   

 

 

 

        

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

    

 

    

10.     SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

Share activity is as follows:

 

     Treasury Solutions Fund

 

 
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2023
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2022
 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Shares  
  

 

 

 

Institutional Shares

    

Shares sold

     55,985,116,445       43,164,435,870   

Reinvestment of distributions

     388,272,523       84,327,518   

Shares redeemed

     (57,092,302,812     (38,539,289,877)  

 

 
     (718,913,844     4,709,473,511   

 

 

Capital Shares

    

Shares sold

     1,744,157,751       1,899,181,288   

Reinvestment of distributions

     8,617,700       1,940,570   

Shares redeemed

     (1,794,757,159     (1,938,824,996)  

 

 
     (41,981,708     (37,703,138)  

 

 

Service Shares

    

Shares sold

     1,528,761,646       1,727,623,026   

Reinvestment of distributions

     5,432,622       410,478   

Shares redeemed

     (1,273,866,954     (1,803,768,507)  

 

 
     260,327,314       (75,735,003)  

 

 

Preferred Shares

    

Shares sold

     137,866,210       116,112,861   

Reinvestment of distributions

     2,032,057       569,014   

Shares redeemed

     (158,138,872     (103,300,980)  

 

 
     (18,240,605     13,380,895   

 

 

Select Shares

    

Shares sold

     5,594,000       5,300,151   

Reinvestment of distributions

     280,403       99,055   

Shares redeemed

     (14,368,219     (385,326)  

 

 
     (8,493,816     5,013,880   

 

 

Administration Shares

    

Shares sold

     3,203,505,871       3,627,882,858   

Reinvestment of distributions

     32,499,776       8,776,988   

Shares redeemed

     (3,240,316,890     (3,207,953,386)  

 

 
     (4,311,243     428,706,460   

 

 

Cash Management Shares

    

Shares sold

     907,844,484       907,539,396   

Reinvestment of distributions

     453,621       240,223   

Shares redeemed

     (1,063,246,228     (958,745,704)  

 

 
     (154,948,123     (50,966,085)  

 

 

Premier Shares

          

Shares sold

     387,139,585       481,364,793   

Reinvestment of distributions

     711,613       197,144   

Shares redeemed

     (412,707,336     (512,124,964)  

 

 
     (24,856,138     (30,563,027)  

 

 

 

        

 

 

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10.     SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

 

 
     Treasury Solutions Fund

 

 
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2023
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
November 30, 2022
 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Shares  
  

 

 

 

Resource Shares

    

Reinvestment of distributions

     24        

Shares redeemed

     (1,060     —   

 

 
     (1,036      

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN SHARES

     (711,419,199     4,961,607,501   

 

 

 

        

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Goldman Sachs Trust and Shareholders of Goldman Sachs Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund, Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, Goldman Sachs Financial Square Money Market Fund, Goldman Sachs Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund, Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund, and Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Goldman Sachs Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund, Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, Goldman Sachs Financial Square Money Market Fund, Goldman Sachs Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund, Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund, and Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund (seven of the funds constituting Goldman Sachs Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of November 30, 2023, the related statements of operations for the year ended November 30, 2023, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended November 30, 2023, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of November 30, 2023, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended November 30, 2023 and each of the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of November 30, 2023 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

January 24, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Goldman Sachs fund complex since 2000.

 

        

 

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited)

Background

The Goldman Sachs Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund, Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, Goldman Sachs Financial Square Money Market Fund, Goldman Sachs Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund, Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund, and Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund (the “Funds”) are investment portfolios of Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”). The Board of Trustees oversees the management of the Trust and reviews the investment performance and expenses of the Funds at regularly scheduled meetings held throughout the year. In addition, the Board of Trustees determines annually whether to approve the continuance of the Trust’s investment management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) on behalf of the Funds.

The Management Agreement was most recently approved for continuation until June 30, 2024 by the Board of Trustees, including those Trustees who are not parties to the Management Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of any party thereto (the “Independent Trustees”), at a meeting held on June 13-14, 2023 (the “Annual Meeting”).

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

  (a)

the nature and quality of the advisory, administrative, and other services provided to the Fund by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, including information about:

  (i)

the structure, staff, and capabilities of the Investment Adviser and its portfolio management teams;

  (ii)

the groups within the Investment Adviser and its affiliates that support the portfolio management teams or provide other types of necessary services, including fund services groups (e.g., accounting and financial reporting, tax, shareholder services, and operations); controls and risk management groups (e.g., legal, compliance, valuation oversight, credit risk management, internal audit, compliance testing, market risk analysis, finance, and central funding); sales and distribution support groups, and others (e.g., information technology and training);

  (iii)

trends in employee headcount;

  (iv)

the Investment Adviser’s financial resources and ability to hire and retain talented personnel and strengthen its operations; and

  (v)

the parent company’s support of the Investment Adviser and its mutual fund business, as expressed by the firm’s senior management;

  (b)

information on the investment performance of the Fund, including comparisons to the performance of similar mutual funds, as provided by a third-party mutual fund data provider engaged as part of the contract review process (the “Outside Data Provider”), and information on general investment outlooks in the markets in which the Fund invests;

  (c)

the terms of the Management Agreement and other agreements with affiliated service providers entered into by the Trust on behalf of the Fund;

  (d)

fee and expense information for the Fund, including:

  (i)

the relative management fee and expense levels of the Fund as compared to those of comparable funds managed by other advisers, as provided by the Outside Data Provider;

  (ii)

the Fund’s expense trends over time; and

  (iii)

to the extent the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts (such as bank collective trusts, private wealth management accounts, institutional separate accounts, sub-advised mutual funds, and non-U.S. funds) having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Fund, comparative information on the advisory fees charged and services provided to those accounts by the Investment Adviser;

  (e)

with respect to the extensive investment performance and expense comparison data provided by the Outside Data Provider, its processes in producing that data for the Fund;

  (f)

the undertakings of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations;

  (g)

information relating to the profitability of the Management Agreement and the transfer agency and distribution and service arrangements of the Fund to the Investment Adviser and its affiliates;

  (h)

whether the Fund’s existing management fee adequately addressed any economies of scale;

  (i)

a summary of the “fall-out” benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, including the fees received by the Investment Adviser’s affiliates from the Fund for transfer agency, distribution and other services;

  (j)

a summary of potential benefits derived by the Fund as a result of its relationship with the Investment Adviser;

  (k)

information regarding portfolio trading and how the Investment Adviser carries out its duty to seek best execution;

  (l)

the nature and quality of the services provided to the Fund by its unaffiliated service providers, and the Investment Adviser’s general oversight and evaluation (including reports on due diligence) of those service providers as part of the administrative services provided under the Management Agreement; and

 

        

 

 

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  (m)

the Investment Adviser’s processes and policies addressing various types of potential conflicts of interest; its approach to risk management; the annual review of the effectiveness of the Fund’s compliance program; and periodic compliance reports.

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

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

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

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

Investment Performance

The Trustees also considered the investment performance of the Funds. In this regard, they compared the investment performance of each Fund to its peers using rankings compiled by the Outside Data Provider as of December 31, 2022. The information on each Fund’s investment performance was provided for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods ending on the applicable dates, to the extent that each Fund had been in existence for those periods.

In addition, the Trustees considered materials prepared and presentations made by the Investment Adviser’s senior management and portfolio management personnel in which Fund performance was assessed. The Trustees also considered the Investment Adviser’s periodic reports with respect to the Funds’ risk profiles, and how the Investment Adviser’s approach to risk monitoring and management influences portfolio management.

The Trustees considered the performance of the Funds in light of their respective investment policies and strategies. They considered that, since March 2022, the Federal Reserve has implemented a series of interest rate increases in response to inflationary pressures impacting the broader economy, and the Funds’ yields had improved compared to other recent periods as a result. They noted that the Investment Adviser has subsequently been able to reduce the amount of fees waived and/or reimbursed relative to such amounts waived and/or reimbursed during recent challenging yield environments, including the near-zero interest rate environment following the market disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and related actions by the Federal Reserve. The Trustees acknowledged, however, that the interest rate environment remains uncertain in light of broader economic conditions. They considered that, during the relevant period, the Investment Adviser had voluntarily waived fees for all of the Funds and reimbursed expenses for the Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund, Financial Square Money Market Fund, and Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund, in order to maintain competitive yields. The Trustees also considered that each of the Government Money

 

        

 

 

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Market Funds had maintained a stable net asset value per share. With respect to each of the Prime Institutional Money Market Funds, the Trustee acknowledged that the net asset value per share for each of the Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund and Financial Square Money Market Fund had experienced some principal volatility in connection with the market disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and that their net asset value subsequently had generally stabilized and experienced minimal principal volatility during the relevant period. In addition, the Trustees observed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) is likely to adopt certain reforms to the regulatory framework governing money market funds and that compliance with those reforms could require a significant investment of resources by the Investment Adviser. In light of these considerations, the Trustees believed that the Funds were providing investment performance within a competitive range for investors.

Costs of Services Provided and Competitive Information

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

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

In addition, the Trustees considered the Investment Adviser’s undertakings to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations. They noted that the Investment Adviser and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”) had voluntarily waived fees for the Financial Square Prime Obligations and Financial Square Money Market Funds, contractually waived fees for the Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund, and reimbursed expenses for the Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund and Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund in order to maintain competitive yields. They observed that the Investment Adviser had reduced its voluntary management fee waivers for the Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund and Financial Square Money Market Fund throughout the year with the rise in interest rates. They also acknowledged the growth of the Funds, particularly the relative growth of the Financial Square Money Market Fund and Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund, in recent periods. They also considered, to the extent that the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Funds, comparative fee information for services provided by the Investment Adviser to those accounts, and information that indicated that services provided to the Funds differed in various significant respects from the services provided to other types of accounts which, in many cases, operated under less stringent legal and regulatory structures, required fewer services from the Investment Adviser to a smaller number of client contact points, and were less time-intensive.

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

Profitability

The Trustees reviewed each Fund’s contribution to the Investment Adviser’s revenues and pre-tax profit margins. In this regard the Trustees noted that they had received, among other things, profitability analyses and summaries, revenue and expense schedules by Fund and by function (i.e., investment management, transfer agency and distribution and service), and information on the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. They observed that the profitability and expense figures are substantially similar to those used by the Investment Adviser for many internal purposes, including compensation decisions among various business groups, and are thus subject to a vigorous internal debate about how certain revenue and expenses should be allocated. The Trustees also noted that the internal audit group within the Goldman Sachs organization periodically audits the expense allocation methodology and that the internal audit group was satisfied with the reasonableness, consistency, and accuracy of the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. Profitability data for each Fund was provided for 2022 and 2021, and the Trustees considered this information in relation to the Investment Adviser’s overall profitability.

Economies of Scale

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

The Trustees noted that the Funds do not have management fee breakpoints. They considered the asset levels in the Funds; the Funds’ recent purchase and redemption activity; the information provided by the Investment Adviser relating to the costs of the services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates and their realized profits; information comparing the contractual fee

 

        

 

 

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rates charged by the Investment Adviser with fee rates charged to other money market funds in the peer groups; and the Investment Adviser’s undertaking to limit certain expenses of the Funds that exceed specified levels. They considered a report prepared by the Outside Data Provider, which surveyed money market funds’ management fee arrangements and use of breakpoints. The Trustees also considered the competitive nature of the money market fund business and the competitiveness of the fees charged to the Funds by the Investment Adviser.

Other Benefits to the Investment Adviser and Its Affiliates

The Trustees also considered the other benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds as stated above, including: (a) transfer agency fees received by Goldman Sachs; (b) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Funds with those for other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (c) the Investment Adviser’s ability to leverage the infrastructure designed to service the Funds on behalf of its other clients; (d) the Investment Adviser’s ability to cross-market other products and services to Fund shareholders; (e) Goldman Sachs’ retention of certain fees as Fund Distributor; (f) Goldman Sachs’ ability to engage in principal transactions with the Funds under exemptive orders from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission permitting such trades; (g) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate better pricing with custodians on behalf of its other clients, as a result of the relationship with the Funds; (h) the possibility that the working relationship between the Investment Adviser and the Funds’ third-party service providers may cause those service providers to be more likely to do business with other areas of Goldman Sachs; and (i) reputational benefits associated with the distribution of certain Fund share classes designed to help further diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In the course of considering the foregoing, the Independent Trustees requested and received further information quantifying certain of these fall-out benefits.

Other Benefits to the Funds and Their Shareholders

The Trustees also noted that the Funds receive certain other potential benefits as a result of their relationship with the Investment Adviser, including: (a) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Funds with those of other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (b) enhanced servicing from vendors due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (c) enhanced servicing from broker-dealers due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (d) the advantages received from the Investment Adviser’s knowledge and experience gained from managing other accounts and products; (e) the Investment Adviser’s ability to hire and retain qualified personnel to provide services to the Funds because of the reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (f) the Funds’ access, through the Investment Adviser, to certain firm-wide resources (e.g., proprietary risk management systems and databases), subject to certain restrictions; and (g) the Funds’ access to certain affiliated distribution channels. In addition, the Trustees noted the competitive nature of the mutual fund marketplace, and considered that many of the Funds’ shareholders invested in the Funds in part because of the Funds’ relationship with the Investment Adviser and that those shareholders have a general expectation that the relationship will continue.

Conclusion

In connection with their consideration of the Management Agreement, the Trustees gave weight to each of the factors described above, but did not identify any particular factor as controlling their decision. After deliberation and consideration of all of the information provided, including the factors described above, the Trustees concluded, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the management fees paid by each of the Funds were reasonable in light of the services provided to it by the Investment Adviser, the Investment Adviser’s costs and each Fund’s current and reasonably foreseeable asset levels. The Trustees unanimously concluded that the Investment Adviser’s continued management likely would benefit each Fund and its shareholders and that the Management Agreement should be approved and continued with respect to each Fund until June 30, 2024.

 

        

 

 

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Voting Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders (Unaudited)

A Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of the Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) was held on November 16, 2023 to consider and elect nominees to the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At the Meeting, Cheryl K. Beebe, Lawrence Hughes, John F. Killian, Steven D. Krichmar, Michael Latham and Lawrence W. Stranghoener were elected to the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In addition, at the Meeting, John G. Chou, Eileen H. Dowling and Paul C. Wirth, each of whom was previously appointed to the Trust’s Board of Trustees rather than elected by shareholders, were elected. In electing the nominees, the Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

 

  Proposal

  Election of Trustees

   For         Withheld  

Cheryl K. Beebe

     169,452,067,796               5,900,273,020    
     

John G. Chou

     173,279,757,273       2,072,583,543  
     

Eileen H. Dowling

     173,287,456,218       2,064,884,598  
     

Lawrence Hughes

     173,486,691,901       1,865,648,915  
     

John F. Killian

     173,511,167,174       1,841,173,642  
     

Steven D. Krichmar

     173,484,256,228       1,868,084,588  
     

Michael Latham

     173,498,020,286       1,854,320,530  
     

Lawrence W. Stranghoener

     173,455,949,165       1,896,391,651  
     

Paul C. Wirth

     173,324,070,424       2,028,270,391  

 

        

 

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended November 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of Class A, Class C, Class D, Institutional, Capital, Service, Preferred, Select, Administration, Cash Management, Premier, Resource, Class R6, Drexel Hamilton Class, Loop Class or Seelaus Class Shares of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including contingent deferred sales charges (with respect to Class C Shares); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and distribution, service, administration and/or shareholder administration fees (with respect to all share classes except Institutional Shares and Class R6 Shares) and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Institutional Shares, Select Shares, Preferred Shares. Capital Shares, Administration Shares, Premier Shares, Service Shares, Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Resource Shares, Cash Management Shares, Class R6 Shares, Drexel Hamilton Class, Loop Class or Seelaus Class Shares of the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from June 1, 2023 through November 30, 2023, which represents a period of 183 days in a 365-day year.

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

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees, or exchange fees. 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.

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended November 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

     Federal Instruments Fund   Government Fund   Money Market Fund
Share Class   Beginning
 Account Value 
6/1/23
  Ending
 Account Value 
11/30/23
  Expenses
 Paid for the 6 months 
ended 11/30/23*
  Beginning
 Account Value 
6/1/23
  Ending
 Account Value 
11/30/23
  Expenses
 Paid for the 6 months 
ended 11/30/23*
  Beginning
 Account Value 
6/1/23
  Ending
 Account Value 
11/30/23
  Expenses
 Paid for the 6 months 
ended 11/30/23*
Administration Shares                                                      

Actual

      $1,000.00       $1,024.78       $2.28       $1,000.00       $1,024.89       $2.18       $1,000.00       $1,025.56       $2.18

Hypothetical 5% return

      1,000.00       1,022.81+       2.28       1,000.00       1,022.91+       2.18       1,000.00       1,022.91+       2.18
Capital Shares                                                      

Actual

      1,000.00       1,025.29       1.78       1,000.00       1,025.41       1.68       N/A       N/A       N/A

Hypothetical 5% return

      1,000.00       1,023.31+       1.78       1,000.00       1,023.41+       1.67       N/A       N/A       N/A
Cash Management Shares                                                      

Actual

      1,000.00       1,021.96       5.07       1,000.00       1,022.08       4.97       N/A       N/A       N/A

Hypothetical 5% return

      1,000.00       1,020.05+       5.06       1,000.00       1,020.16+       4.96       N/A       N/A       N/A
Class A Shares                                                      

Actual

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,024.89       2.18       N/A       N/A       N/A

Hypothetical 5% return

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,022.91+       2.18       N/A       N/A       N/A
Class C Shares                                                      

Actual

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,021.06       5.98       N/A       N/A       N/A

Hypothetical 5% return

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,019.15+       5.97       N/A       N/A       N/A
Class D Shares                                                      

Actual

      1,000.00       1,026.06       1.02       1,000.00       1,049.27       0.92       N/A       N/A       N/A

Hypothetical 5% return

      1,000.00       1,024.07+       1.01       1,000.00       1,024.17+       0.91       N/A       N/A       N/A
Class R6 Shares                                                      

Actual

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,026.17       0.91       N/A       N/A       N/A

Hypothetical 5% return

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,024.17+       0.91       N/A       N/A       N/A
Drexel Hamilton Class Shares                                                      

Actual

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,049.27       0.92       N/A       N/A       N/A

Hypothetical 5% return

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,024.17+       0.91       N/A       N/A       N/A
Institutional Shares                                                      

Actual

      1,000.00       1,026.06       1.02       1,000.00       1,026.17       0.91       1,000.00       1,026.84       0.91

Hypothetical 5% return

      1,000.00       1,024.07+       1.01       1,000.00       1,024.17+       0.91       1,000.00       1,024.17+       0.91
Loop Class Shares                                                      

Actual

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,049.27       0.92       N/A       N/A       N/A

Hypothetical 5% return

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,024.17+       0.91       N/A       N/A       N/A
Preferred Shares                                                      

Actual

      1,000.00       1,025.54       1.52       1,000.00       1,025.66       1.42       1,000.00       1,026.32       1.42

Hypothetical 5% return

      1,000.00       1,023.56+       1.52       1,000.00       1,023.66+       1.42       1,000.00       1,023.66+       1.42
Premier Shares                                                      

Actual

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,024.38       2.69       N/A       N/A       N/A

Hypothetical 5% return

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,022.41+       2.69       N/A       N/A       N/A
Resource Shares                                                      

Actual

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,022.85       4.21       N/A       N/A       N/A

Hypothetical 5% return

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,020.91+       4.20       N/A       N/A       N/A
Seelaus Class Shares                                                      

Actual

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,049.27       0.92       N/A       N/A       N/A

Hypothetical 5% return

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,024.17+       0.91       N/A       N/A       N/A
Select Shares                                                      

Actual

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,026.00       1.07       1,000.00       1,026.59       1.07

Hypothetical 5% return

      N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,024.02+       1.07       1,000.00       1,024.02+       1.07
Service Shares                                                      

Actual

      1,000.00       1,023.50       3.55       1,000.00       1,023.62       3.45       1,000.00       1,024.27       3.10

Hypothetical 5% return

      1,000.00       1,021.56+       3.55       1,000.00       1,021.66+       3.45       1,000.00       1,022.01+       3.09

 

*

Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended November 30, 2023. 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.

 

+

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

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended November 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (continued)

The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

 

Fund    Class A Shares   Administration
Shares
  Class C Shares   Institutional Shares   Capital Shares   Cash Management
Shares
  Class D Shares   Service Shares   Drexel Hamilton
Class Shares
  Class R6 Shares

Federal Instruments Fund

       N/A       0.45 %       N/A       0.20 %       0.35 %       1.00 %       0.20 %       0.70 %       N/A       N/A

Government Fund

       0.43 %       0.43       1.18 %       0.18       0.33       0.98       0.18       0.68       0.18 %       0.18 %

Money Market Fund

       N/A       0.43       N/A       0.18       N/A       N/A       N/A       0.61       N/A       N/A

The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

Fund    Loop Class Shares   Preferred Shares   Premier Shares   Resource Shares   Seelaus Class Shares   Select Shares

Federal Instruments Fund

       N/A       0.30 %       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A

Government Fund

       0.18 %       0.28       0.53 %       0.83 %       0.18 %       0.21 %

Money Market Fund

       N/A       0.28       N/A       N/A       N/A       0.21

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended November 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

     Prime Obligations Fund     Treasury Instruments Fund     Treasury Obligations Fund  
Share Class   Beginning
 Account Value 
6/1/23
    Ending
 Account Value 
11/30/23
    Expenses
 Paid for the 6 months 
ended 11/30/23*
    Beginning
 Account Value 
6/1/23
    Ending
 Account Value 
11/30/23
    Expenses
 Paid for the 6 months 
ended 11/30/23*
    Beginning
 Account Value 
6/1/23
    Ending
 Account Value 
11/30/23
    Expenses
 Paid for the 6 months 
ended 11/30/23*
 
Administration Shares                                    

Actual

    $1,000.00       $1,025.55       $2.18       $1,000.00       $1,024.77       $2.28       $1,000.00       $1,024.85       $2.28  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,022.91+       2.18       1,000.00       1,022.81+       2.28       1,000.00       1,022.81+       2.28  
Capital Shares                                    

Actual

    1,000.00       1,026.06       1.68       1,000.00       1,025.28       1.78       1,000.00       1,025.36       1.78  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.41+       1.67       1,000.00       1,023.31+       1.78       1,000.00       1,023.31+       1.78  
Cash Management Shares                                    

Actual

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,022.00       5.07       1,000.00       1,022.00       5.07  

Hypothetical 5% return

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,020.05+       5.06       1,000.00       1,020.05+       5.06  
Class D Shares                                    

Actual

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,048.38       1.03       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Hypothetical 5% return

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,024.07+       1.01       N/A       N/A       N/A  
Drexel Hamilton Class Shares                                    

Actual

    1,000.00       1,050.61       0.93       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,024.17+       0.91       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A  
Institutional Shares                                    

Actual

    1,000.00       1,026.83       0.91       1,000.00       1,026.05       1.02       1,000.00       1,026.13       1.02  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,024.17+       0.91       1,000.00       1,024.07+       1.01       1,000.00       1,024.07+       1.01  
Loop Class Shares                                    

Actual

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,048.38       1.03       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Hypothetical 5% return

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,024.07+       1.01       N/A       N/A       N/A  
Preferred Shares                                    

Actual

    1,000.00       1,026.43       1.42       1,000.00       1,025.54       1.52       1,000.00       1,025.62       1.52  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.66+       1.42       1,000.00       1,023.56+       1.52       1,000.00       1,023.56+       1.52  
Premier Shares                                    

Actual

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,024.26       2.79       1,000.00       1,024.34       2.79  

Hypothetical 5% return

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,022.31+       2.79       1,000.00       1,022.31+       2.79  
Resource Shares                                    

Actual

    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,022.80       4.31  

Hypothetical 5% return

    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,020.81+       4.31  
Seelaus Class Shares                                    

Actual

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,048.38       1.03       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Hypothetical 5% return

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,024.07+       1.01       N/A       N/A       N/A  
Select Shares                                    

Actual

    1,000.00       1,026.68       1.07       1,000.00       1,025.90       1.17       1,000.00       1,026.00       1.17  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,024.02+       1.07       1,000.00       1,023.92+       1.17       1,000.00       1,023.92+       1.17  
Service Shares                                    

Actual

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,023.49       3.55       1,000.00       1,023.57       3.55  

Hypothetical 5% return

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,021.56+       3.55       1,000.00       1,021.56+       3.55  

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended November 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

*

Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended November 30, 2023. 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.

+

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

 

 

The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

 

Fund    Administration
Shares
  Institutional Shares   Capital Shares   Cash Management
Shares
  Class D Shares   Service Shares   Drexel Hamilton
Class Shares
  Loop Class Shares   Preferred Shares   Premier Shares

Prime Obligations Fund

       0.43 %       0.18 %       0.33 %       N/A       N/A       N/A       0.18 %       N/A       0.28 %       N/A

Treasury Instruments Fund

       0.45       0.20       0.35       1.00 %       0.20 %       0.70 %       N/A       0.20 %       0.30       0.55 %

Treasury Obligations Fund

       0.45       0.20       0.35       1.00       N/A       0.70       N/A       N/A       0.30       0.55

The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

Fund    Resource Shares   Seelaus Class Shares   Select Shares    

Prime Obligations Fund

       N/A       N/A       0.21 %                                                                                                         

Treasury Instruments Fund

       N/A       0.20 %       0.23    

Treasury Obligations Fund

       0.85 %       N/A       0.23    

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended November 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

     Treasury Solutions Fund  
Share Class   Beginning
 Account Value 
6/1/23
    Ending
 Account Value 
11/30/23
   

Expenses
 Paid for the 6 months 

ended 11/30/23*

 
Administration Shares            

Actual

    $1,000.00       $1,024.84       $2.28  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,022.81+       2.28  
Capital Shares            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,025.36       1.78  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.31+       1.78  
Cash Management Shares            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,022.00       5.07  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,020.05+       5.06  
Institutional Shares            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,026.12       1.02  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,024.07+       1.01  
Preferred Shares            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,025.61       1.52  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.56+       1.52  
Premier Shares            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,024.33       2.79  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,022.31+       2.79  
Select Shares            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,026.00       1.17  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.92+       1.17  
Service Shares            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,023.57       3.55  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,021.56+       3.55  

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended November 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

*

Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended November 30, 2023. 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.

+

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

 

The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

 

Fund    Administration
Shares
  Institutional
Shares
  Capital Shares   Cash Management
Shares
  Service Shares   Preferred Shares   Premier Shares   Select Shares                                                                    

Treasury Solutions Fund

       0.45 %       0.20 %       0.35 %       1.00 %       0.70 %       0.30 %       0.55 %       0.23 %    

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited)

Independent Trustees

Name,

Address and Age1

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served2

 

Principal Occupations

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee3

 

Other Directorships

Held by Trustee4

Gregory G. Weaver

Age: 72

 

Chair of the Board of Trustees

  Since 2023 (Trustee since 2015)  

Mr. Weaver is retired. He is Director, Verizon Communications Inc. (2015-Present); and was formerly Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte & Touche LLP (a professional services firm) (2001-2005 and 2012-2014); and Member of the Board of Directors, Deloitte & Touche LLP (2006-2012).

Chair of the Board of Trustees — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102  

Verizon Communications Inc.

Dwight L. Bush

Age: 66

 

Trustee

  Since 2020  

The Honorable Dwight Bush is President and CEO of D.L. Bush & Associates (a financial advisory and private investment firm) (2002-2014 and 2017-Present); Director of MoneyLion, Inc. (an operator of a data-driven, digital financial platform) (2021-Present); and was formerly U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco (2014- 2017) and a Member of the Board of Directors of Santander Bank, N.A. (2018-2019). Previously, he served as an Advisory Board Member of Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (October 2019-January 2020).

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102  

MoneyLion, Inc. (an operator of a datadriven, digital financial platform)

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Age: 69

 

Trustee

  Since 2015  

Ms. Cassidy is retired. She is Director, Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (an aerospace and technology company) (2021-Present). Formerly, Ms. Cassidy was Advisor to the Chairman (May 2014- December 2014); and Senior Vice President and Treasurer (2008-2014), General Electric Company & General Electric Capital Corporation (technology and financial services companies).

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102  

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (an aerospace and technology company)

John G. Chou

Age: 67

 

Trustee

  Since 2022  

Mr. Chou is retired. Formerly, he was Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the Chairman and CEO (2021-2022); Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (2019-2021); Executive Vice President and Chief Legal & Business Officer (2017-2019); and Executive Vice President and General Counsel (2011-2017) of Cencora, Inc. (a pharmaceutical and healthcare company.

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102  

None

Joaquin Delgado

Age: 63

 

Trustee

  Since 2020  

Dr. Delgado is retired. He is Director, Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2011-Present); and was formerly Director, Hexion Inc. (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2019-2022); Executive Vice President, Consumer Business Group of 3M Company (July 2016-July 2019); and Executive Vice President, Health Care Business Group of 3M Company (October 2012-July 2016). Previously, Dr. Delgado served as an Advisory Board Member of Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (October 2019-January 2020).

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102  

Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer)

         

 

        

 

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited) (continued)

Independent Trustees

 

Name,

Address and Age1

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of Office
and Length of

Time Served2

 

Principal Occupations

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee3

 

Other Directorships

Held by Trustee4

Eileen H. Dowling

Age: 61

 

Trustee

  Since 2021  

Ms. Dowling is retired. Formerly, she was Senior Advisor (April 2021-September 2021); and Managing Director (2013-2021), BlackRock, Inc. (a financial services firm). As Managing Director, she held senior management positions, including Global Head of Global Consultant Relations (2017-2021), Multinational Corporations (2019-2021), the Institutional Product Group (2015-2019) and Institutional Marketing (2013- 2016). Ms. Dowling was a member of the Global Operating Committee and Product Executive Committee of BlackRock.

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102  

None

Paul C. Wirth

Age: 65

 

Trustee

  Since 2022  

Mr. Wirth is retired. He is Executive Advisor, My Next Season LLC (a career transition advisory firm) (2023 – Present) Formerly, he was Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer (2011-2020); Finance Director and Principal Accounting Officer (2010-2011); and Managing Director, Global Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer (2005-2010) of Morgan Stanley.

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102  

None

         

 

        

 

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited) (continued)

Interested Trustee*

 

Name,

Address and Age1

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of Office
and Length of

Time Served2

 

Principal Occupations

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee3

 

Other Directorships

Held by Trustee4

James A. McNamara

Age: 61

 

President and Trustee

  Since 2007  

Advisory Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2018-Present); Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2000-December 2017); Director of Institutional Fund Sales, GSAM (April 1998- December 2000); and Senior Vice President and Manager, Dreyfus Institutional Service Corporation (January 1993-April 1998). President and Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust; Goldman Sachs Trust II; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

  192  

None

    

         

 

* 

Mr. McNamara is considered to be an “Interested Trustee” because he holds positions with Goldman Sachs and owns securities issued by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Mr. McNamara holds comparable positions with certain other companies of which Goldman Sachs, GSAM or an affiliate thereof is the investment adviser, administrator and/or distributor.

 

1 

Each Trustee may be contacted by writing to the Trustee, c/o Goldman Sachs, 200 West Street, New York, New York, 10282, Attn: Robert Griffith. Information is provided as of November 30, 2023.

 

2 

Subject to such policies as may be adopted by the Board from time-to-time, each Trustee holds office for an indefinite term, until the earliest of: (a) the election of his or her successor; (b) the date the Trustee resigns or is removed by the Board or shareholders, in accordance with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust; or (c) the termination of the Trust. The Board has adopted policies which provide that each Independent Trustee shall retire as of December 31st of the calendar year in which he or she reaches (a) his or her 75th birthday or (b) the 15th anniversary of the date he or she became a Trustee, whichever is earlier, unless a waiver of such requirements shall have been adopted by a majority of the other Trustees. These policies may be changed by the Trustees without shareholder vote.

 

3 

The Goldman Sachs Fund Complex includes certain other companies listed above for each respective Trustee. As of November 30, 2023, Goldman Sachs Trust consisted of 87 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust consisted of 15 portfolios (11 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs Trust II consisted of 18 portfolios (7 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust consisted of 68 portfolios (34 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II consisted of 2 portfolios; and Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund, Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund each consisted of one portfolio. Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund did not offer shares to the public.

 

4 

This column includes only directorships of companies required to report to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (i.e., “public companies”) or other investment companies registered under the Act.

Additional information about the Trustees is available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained from Goldman Sachs free of charge by calling this toll-free number (in the United States of America): 1-800-526-7384.

 

        

 

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited) (continued)

Officers of the Trust*

 

Name, Address and Age1  

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of

Office and

Length of

Time Served2

  Principal Occupations During Past 5 Years

James A. McNamara

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 61

 

Trustee and President

  Since 2007  

Advisory Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2018-Present); Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2000-December 2017); Director of Institutional Fund Sales, GSAM (April 1998-December 2000); and Senior Vice President and Manager, Dreyfus Institutional Service Corporation (January 1993-April 1998).

President and Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust; Goldman Sachs Trust II; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Robert Griffith

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 49

 

Secretary

  Since 2023  

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (September 2022 – Present); General Counsel, Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC (October 2021 – September 2022); Vice President, Goldman Sachs (August 2011 – October 2021); Associate General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (December 2014 – Present); Assistant General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (August 2011 – December 2014); Vice President and Counsel, Nomura Holding America, Inc. (2010 – 2011); and Associate, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (2005 – 2010).

Secretary—Goldman Sachs Trust; (previously Assistant Secretary (2022));Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); Goldman Sachs Trust II (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II; (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)). Assistant Secretary – Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund.

Joseph F. DiMaria

30 Hudson Street

Jersey City, NJ 07302

Age: 55

 

Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer

  Since 2017 (Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer since 2019)  

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (November 2015-Present) and Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (May 2010- October 2015).

Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer — Goldman Sachs Trust (previously Assistant Treasurer (2016)); Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (previously Assistant Treasurer (2016)); Goldman Sachs Trust II (previously Assistant Treasurer (2017)); Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund (previously Assistant Treasurer (2017)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust (previously Assistant Treasurer (2017)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

     

 

* 

Represents a partial list of officers of the Trust. Additional information about all the officers is available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained from Goldman Sachs free of charge by calling this toll-free number (in the United States): 1-800-526-7384.

 

1 

Information is provided as of November 30, 2023.

 

2 

Officers hold office at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Each officer holds comparable positions with certain other companies of which Goldman Sachs, GSAM or an affiliate thereof is the investment adviser, administrator and/or distributor.

 

Goldman Sachs Funds — Financial Square Funds — Tax Information (unaudited)

    During the year ended November 30, 2023 100%, 100%, 74.89%, 76.58%, 100%, 100%, and 100% of the net investment company taxable income distributions paid by the Financial Square Federal Instruments, Financial Square Government, Financial Square Money Market, Financial Square Prime Obligations, Financial Square Treasury Instruments, Financial Square Treasury Obligations, and Financial Square Treasury Solutions Funds were designated as either interest-related dividends or short-term capital gain dividends pursuant to Section 871(k) of the Internal Revenue Code.

    During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the Financial Square Federal Instruments, Financial Square Government, Financial Square Money Market, Financial Square Prime Obligations, Financial Square Treasury Instruments, Financial Square Treasury Obligations, and Financial Square Treasury Solutions Funds designate 99.85%, 100 %, 100%, 99.91%, 100%, 99.92%, and 99.92% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income as Section 163(j) Interest Dividends.

 

        

 

 

152       


FUNDS PROFILE

 

    

Goldman Sachs Funds

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

Today, the Asset Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $2.42 trillion in assets under supervision as of September 30, 2023, Goldman Sachs Asset Management has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. Goldman Sachs Asset Management leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

Financial Square Government Fund1

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

Investor Money Market Fund3

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

Enhanced Income Fund

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

Short Duration Government Fund

Short Duration Bond Fund

Government Income Fund

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

U.S. Mortgages Fund

Multi-Sector

Bond Fund

Core Fixed Income Fund

Global Core Fixed Income Fund

Strategic Income Fund

Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

High Yield Municipal Fund

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

Investment Grade Credit Fund

High Yield Fund

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Emerging Markets Credit Fund4

Fixed Income Alternatives

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

Equity Income Fund

Small Cap Growth Fund

Small Cap Value Fund

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

Mid Cap Value Fund

Large Cap Value Fund

Focused Value Fund

Large Cap Core Fund

Strategic Growth Fund

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

Flexible Cap Fund6

Concentrated Growth Fund

Technology Opportunities Fund

Mid Cap Growth Fund

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

U.S. Equity ESG Fund

Income Builder Fund

Tax-Advantaged Equity

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund

International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

Equity Insights

Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

U.S. Equity Insights Fund

Small Cap Growth Insights Fund

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

Large Cap Value Insights Fund

Small Cap Value Insights Fund

International Small Cap Insights Fund

International Equity Insights Fund

Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

Fundamental Equity International

International Equity Income Fund

International Equity ESG Fund

China Equity Fund

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Emerging Markets Equity ex. China Fund

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

Clean Energy Income Fund

Real Estate Securities Fund

Commodity Strategy Fund

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

Energy Infrastructure Fund

Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund5

Global Infrastructure Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

Global Managed Beta Fund

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

Multi-Manager Global Equity Fund

Multi-Manager International Equity Fund

Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund

Balanced Strategy Portfolio

Multi-Manager U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund

Multi-Manager Real Assets Strategy Fund

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio

Growth Strategy Portfolio

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio

Tax-Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

Strategic Factor Allocation Fund

Strategic Volatility Premium Fund

GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund

 

 

1 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account or deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

2 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares. Effective October 2, 2024, the Fund generally must impose a fee when net sales of Fund shares exceed certain levels. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account or a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

3 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account or deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

4 

Effective after the close of business on October 31, 2023, the Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Credit Fund.

5 

Effective after the close of business on September 22, 2023, the Goldman Sachs Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund.

6 

Effective after the close of business on February 13, 2024, the Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Fund will be renamed the Goldman Sachs Enhanced Core Equity Fund.

 

Financial Square FundsSM and Investor FundsSM are registered service marks of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.

* 

This list covers open-end funds only. Please visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to learn about our closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds.

 

        

 

 

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LOGO

TRUSTEES Gregory G. Weaver, Chair Cheryl K. Beebe* Dwight L. Bush Kathryn A. Cassidy John G. Chou Joaquin Delgado Eileen H. Dowling Lawrence Hughes* John F. Killian* Steven D. Kirchmar* Michael Latham* GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC Distributor and Transfer Agent TRUSTEES (continued) James A. McNamara Lawrence W. Stranghoener* Paul C. Wirth *Effective January 1, 2024 OFFICERS James A. McNamara, President Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer Robert Griffith, Secretary GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P. Investment Adviser Visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P., 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282 Economic and market forecasts presented herein reflect our judgment as of the date of this presentation and are subject to change without notice. These forecasts do not take into account the specific investment objectives, restrictions, tax and financial situation or other needs of any specific client. Actual data will vary and may not be reflected here. These forecasts are subject to high levels of uncertainty that may affect actual performance. Accordingly, these forecasts should be viewed as merely representative of a broad range of possible outcomes. These forecasts are estimated, based on assumptions, and are subject to significant revision and may change materially as economic and market conditions change. Goldman Sachs has no obligation to provide updates or changes to these forecasts. Case studies and examples are for illustrative purposes only. The portfolio risk management process includes an effort to monitor and manage risk, but does not imply low risk The reports concerning the Funds included in this shareholder report may contain certain forward-looking statements about the factors that may affect the performance of the Funds in the future. These statements are based on Fund management’s predictions and expectations concerning certain future events and their expected impact on the Funds, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors that may influence the future performance of the Funds. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in portfolio management strategies from those currently expected to be employed. A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how a Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for shareholders of Class A Shares or Class C Shares) or 1-800-621-2550 (for shareholders of all other share classes of a Fund); and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) web site at http://www. sec.gov. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs’’) does not provide legal, tax or accounting advice. Any statement contained in this communication (including any attachments) concerning U.S. tax matters was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code, and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed. Clients of Goldman Sachs should obtain their own independent tax advice based on their particular circumstances. Fund holdings and allocations shown are as of November 30, 2023 and may not be representative of future investments. Fund holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. Financial Square FundsSM is a registered service mark of Goldman Sachs & Co LLC. This material is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current Prospectus or summary prospectus, if applicable. Investors should consider a Fund’s objective, risks, and charges and expenses, and read the summary prospectus, if available, and/or the Prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The summary prospectus, if available, and the Prospectus contain this and other information about a Fund and may be obtained from your Intermediary or from Goldman Sachs & Co LLC by calling (Class A Shares or Class C Shares – 1-800-526-7384) (all other share classes – 1-800-621-2550). © 2024 Goldman Sachs. All rights reserved. 350643-OTU-01/2024 FSQAR-24


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Goldman Sachs Funds Annual Report November 30, 2023 Investor FundsSM Money Market Tax-Exempt Money Market


    

    

    

 

    

Goldman Sachs Investor Funds

 

 

 

MONEY MARKET

 

 

 

TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

     1  

Fund Basics

     6  

Yield Summary

     7  

Sector Allocations

     8  

Schedule of Investments

     10  

Financial Statements

     24  

Money Market

     27  

Tax-Exempt Money Market

     34  

Notes to Financial Statements

     44  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     55  

Other Information

     56  

 

 

Effective January 24, 2023, open-end mutual funds and exchange traded funds will be required to provide shareholders with streamlined annual and semi-annual shareholder reports (“Tailored Shareholder Reports”). Funds will be required to prepare a separate Tailored Shareholder Report for each share class of a fund that highlights key information to investors. Other information, including financial statements, will no longer appear in a fund’s shareholder report, but will be available online, delivered free of charge upon request, and filed with the SEC on a semi-annual basis on Form N-CSR. The new requirements have a compliance date of July 24, 2024.

 

 

     
    NOT FDIC-INSURED      May Lose Value      No Bank Guarantee     

 

        

 

 

           


PORTFOLIO RESULTS

    

    

Goldman Sachs Investor Funds

    

    

    

 

    

 

Investment Objective and Principal Investment Strategies

 

The Goldman Sachs Investor Funds seek to maximize current income to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity by investing exclusively in high quality money market instruments. The Goldman Sachs Investor Money Market Fund pursues this investment objective by investing in U.S. government securities, obligations of banks (which may exceed 25% of its total assets), commercial paper and other short-term obligations of U.S. companies, states, municipalities and other entities, and repurchase agreements (“repos”). It may also invest in U.S. dollar-denominated obligations of foreign banks, foreign companies and foreign governments. The Goldman Sachs Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund pursues the investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in securities issued by or on behalf of states, territories and possessions of the U.S. and their political subdivisions, agencies, authorities and instrumentalities, and the District of Columbia. It may also invest in short-term taxable instruments, including repos with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, for temporary investment purposes.

 

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Goldman Sachs Trust held on June 13-14, 2023, the Trustees approved the termination of the Resource Share Class of the Goldman Sachs Investor Funds (the “Funds”). This termination occurred on July 14, 2023. Effective June 15, 2023, Resource Shares of the Funds were no longer sold to new investors or existing shareholders (except through reinvested dividends) and were no longer eligible for exchanges from other Goldman Sachs Funds. In addition, Resource Shares of the Funds were closed to all new accounts.

Below, the Goldman Sachs Money Market Portfolio Management Team discusses the Funds’ performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended November 30, 2023 (the “Reporting Period”).

 

Q

What economic and market factors most influenced the money markets as a whole during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, the money markets were most influenced by Federal Reserve (“Fed”) policy and the outlook for the U.S. economy.

 

 

In December 2022, when the Reporting Period began, the Fed announced a 50 basis point interest rate hike, raising the targeted federal funds (“fed funds”) rate to a range between 4.25% and 4.50%, following four successive 75 basis point hikes. (A basis point is 1/100th of a percentage point.) However, policymakers emphasized they were not stepping back from their goal of taming inflation. The Fed’s median dot plot projection, which shows the interest rate projections of the members of the Federal Open Market Committee, signaled a peak federal funds rate of between 5.00% and 5.25%. The U.S. economy added 223,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate fell to a pre-pandemic cycle low of 3.5%. Annual U.S. inflation declined from 7.2% to 6.4%, the sixth consecutive monthly decrease and its lowest level in over a year. However, core prices increased, rising 0.3% month over month.

 

During the first quarter of 2023, the Fed continued tightening monetary policy, raising the fed funds rate twice—by 25 basis points in both February and March. In mid-March, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failed, marking the largest U.S. bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. That same month, the Swiss government brokered a deal for UBS to purchase Credit Suisse, which was on the brink of collapse. During the quarter overall, a tight labor market and firm inflation supported the U.S. dollar, though economic growth headwinds from tighter financial and credit conditions led to dovish monetary policy expectations, weighing on the currency. (Dovish tends to suggest lower interest rates; opposite of hawkish.)

 

 

In the second quarter of 2023, the Fed raised the fed funds rate by another 25 basis points at its May policy meeting and signaled a willingness to pause on further rate actions, as U.S. inflation had started to moderate. Also in May, First Republic Bank was seized by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and sold to JP Morgan Chase. In early June, the resolution of U.S. debt ceiling negotiations, coupled with the easing of banking sector stress, improved investor sentiment overall. Fed policymakers left interest rates unchanged at their June meeting, though Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested

 

 

        

 

 

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hiking rates “at consecutive meetings is not off the table.” The Fed’s June dot plot showed a median projection of two additional rate hikes in 2023.

 

 

During the third quarter of 2023, Fed officials hiked the fed funds rate by an additional 25 basis points at their July policy meeting but remained on hold at their September meeting. Resilient U.S. economic data and market expectations that policy rates would stay higher for longer pushed up the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, which hit 4.63% on September 27th—its highest level since 2007. In August, Fitch Ratings downgraded long-term U.S. sovereign debt from AAA to AA+, reflecting U.S. government and medium-term fiscal challenges. Subsequently, Moody’s Investors Service took ratings action on 27 U.S. banks in response to profitability concerns, low regulatory capital among regional banks compared to larger banks and global peers, and potential losses on loans (particularly for those with large commercial real estate exposure). The U.S. labor market remained strong, continuing to make progress toward rebalancing itself from pandemic-era extremes. Inflation eased overall, but there was a reacceleration in some key components. Nevertheless, the U.S. remained on a disinflationary path, supporting market expectations that the Fed may have reached the end of its current interest rate hiking cycle.

 

 

In October 2023, U.S. Treasury yields rose to multi-year highs, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly breaching 5% for the first time since 2007. The increase was driven, in our view, by better than previously anticipated U.S. economic growth prospects, which dampened market expectations for Fed interest rate cuts in 2024. The Fed left the fed funds rate unchanged in October, as tighter financial conditions, led by higher long-term interest rates, alleviated the need, as determined by the Fed, for further policy tightening.

 

 

November 2023 saw the greatest easing of U.S. financial conditions in any month during the previous 40 years. The easing was largely the result of a significant drop in interest rates, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield falling approximately 51 basis points during the month. Weaker inflation data and ongoing disinflation trends suggested the Fed might have reached the peak of its monetary policy tightening cycle. At their November meeting, Fed policymakers left the fed funds rate unchanged in a range between 5.25% and 5.50%.

 

 

In this environment, the yields of taxable and tax-exempt money market funds increased. Investments in U.S. taxable money market funds rose during the Reporting Period from approximately $4.5 trillion to $5.7 trillion, according to iMoneyNet. U.S. tax-exempt money market fund investments increased during the Reporting Period from $108 billion to $122 billion, according to iMoneyNet. Money market funds overall continued to be viable investments for investors seeking stability, liquidity and/or yield amid ongoing uncertainty and elevated volatility in the financial markets broadly.

 

During the Reporting Period, the Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted changes to the rules that govern money market funds. While some of these changes have already taken effect, the remaining changes will take effect either by April 2, 2024 or October 2, 2024.

 

 

1.      Effective October 2, 2023, institutional and retail money market funds were no longer permitted to temporarily restrict redemptions (a “redemption gate”) and/ or impose a liquidity fee on redemptions (up to 2%) if the applicable fund’s portfolio liquidity fell below the required minimums. Government money market funds are exempt from requirements relating to these redemption gates and/or liquidity fees.

 

 

2.      Effective April 2, 2024, institutional and retail money market funds will be permitted to impose a discretionary liquidity fee on redemptions (up to 2%), if the applicable fund’s board of trustees (or its delegate) determines that it is in the best interests of the fund to do so. Government money market funds will continue to be exempt from requirements relating to these discretionary liquidity fees. Institutional and retail money market funds may choose to rely on this modified discretionary liquidity fee framework prior to April 2, 2024.

 

 

3.      Effective April 2, 2024, all money market funds will be required to increase their minimum levels of daily and weekly liquid assets from 10% and 30%, respectively, to 25% and 50%, respectively.

 

 

4.      Effective October 2, 2024, institutional money market funds will be required to impose a mandatory liquidity fee on redemptions, if the applicable fund experiences total daily net redemptions that exceed 5% of net assets, unless the fee is de minimis (i.e., less than one basis point of the value of the shares redeemed). Government and retail money market funds will be exempt from these requirements.

 

Q

What key factors were responsible for the performance of the Funds during the Reporting Period?

 

A

The yields of the Goldman Sachs Investor Money Market Fund (“the taxable Fund”) and the Goldman Sachs Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund (“the tax-exempt Fund”) rose during the Reporting Period largely because of the economic and market factors discussed above.

 

 

Yields rose along both the taxable and tax-exempt money market yield curves, as the Fed raised the fed funds rate and tightened monetary policy. (Yield curve is a spectrum of interest rates based on maturities of varying lengths.) That said, both yield curves inverted during the Reporting Period. (In an inverted yield curve, shorter-term yields are higher than longer-term yields.) On the taxable money market yield curve, the middle segments rose well above the one-year segment during the second quarter of 2023, fell during the third quarter

 

 

        

 

 

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and then rose again during the fourth quarter. As for the tax-exempt money market yield curve, its inversion was in the very front end, as shorter-term segments moved sharply higher than longer-term segments. This reflected the jump in the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (“SIFMA”) Municipal Swap Index, a seven-day high-grade market index comprised of tax-exempt variable rate demand obligations, which rose 140 basis points during the Reporting Period.

 

Q

How did you manage the taxable Fund during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, we focused the taxable Fund’s investments in U.S. Treasury securities, government agency repurchase agreements (“repos”), variable rate demand notes (“VRDNs”), financial company commercial paper, certificates of deposit and asset-backed commercial paper. The Fund also had investments in other types of commercial paper, government agency securities, time deposits, floating rate securities, non-U.S. sovereign debt and municipal securities during the Reporting Period.

 

 

We maintained the taxable Fund’s weighted average maturity in a range between 15 and 56 days during the Reporting Period. At any given time, the taxable Fund’s weighted average maturity is based on how market interest rates compare with our near-term expectations, including supply dynamics and monetary policy. At the end of the Reporting Period, the weighted average maturity of the taxable Fund was 49 days.

 

 

The weighted average maturity of a money market fund is a measure of its price sensitivity to changes in interest rates. Also known as effective maturity, weighted average maturity measures the weighted average of the maturity date of bonds held by a Fund, taking into consideration any available maturity shortening features.

 

Q

How did you manage the tax-exempt Fund during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, we focused the tax-exempt Fund’s investments in VRDNs, commercial paper and other municipal securities.

 

 

We maintained the tax-exempt Fund’s weighted average maturity in a range between 12 and 57 days during the Reporting Period. Throughout the Reporting Period, we decreased the tax-exempt Fund’s allocation to VRDNs. At any given time, the tax-exempt Fund’s weighted average maturity is based on how market interest rates compare with our near-term expectations, including supply dynamics and monetary policy. The tax-exempt Fund’s weighted average maturity was 27 days at the end of the Reporting Period.

Q

How did you manage the Funds’ weighted average life during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, we managed the weighted average life of the taxable and tax-exempt Funds at less than 120 days. In the taxable Fund, we maintained a weighted average life in a range between 60 and 97 days. In the tax-exempt Fund, we maintained a weighted average life in a range between 12 and 91 days. The weighted average life of a money market fund is a measure of a money market fund’s price sensitivity to changes in liquidity and/or credit risk.

 

 

Under amendments to SEC Rule 2a-7 that became effective in May 2010, the maximum allowable weighted average life of a money market fund is 120 days. While one of the goals of the SEC’s money market fund rule is to reinforce conservative investment practices across the money market fund industry, our security selection process has long emphasized conservative investment choices.

 

Q

Did you make any changes to the Funds’ portfolios during the Reporting Period?

 

A

During the Reporting Period, we made adjustments to the Funds’ weighted average maturities and their allocations to specific investments based on then-current market conditions, our near-term view and anticipated and actual Fed monetary policy statements.

 

Q

What is the Funds’ tactical view and strategy for the months ahead?

 

A

At the end of the Reporting Period, with inflationary pressures subsiding, U.S. economic data had begun to support the possibility of a “soft landing.” (A soft landing, in economics, is a cyclical downturn that avoids recession. It typically describes attempts by central banks to raise interest rates just enough to stop an economy from overheating and experiencing high inflation, without causing a significant increase in unemployment, or a hard landing.) In our view, the Fed had reached an inflection point with respect to policy rates, and we believed it was likely the Fed would begin to lower rates in the first half of 2024. (At its December 2023 meeting, following the end of the Reporting Period, the Fed left interest rates unchanged and indicated that three rate cuts were possible in 2024.)

 

 

Market liquidity concerns at the end of the Reporting Period centered on the Fed’s quantitative tightening (that is, reduction in the size of its balance sheet), the Fed’s reverse repo (“RRP”) facility and the continued large issuance of Treasury securities across all maturities—which, collectively, remove a significant amount of cash from the U.S. monetary system. (Through the RRP facility, the Fed borrows from financial entities, including money market mutual funds.) As a result, we thought short-term interest rates could fall in the near-term compared to policy rate path proxies, such as overnight indexed swaps.

 

 

        

 

 

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Going forward, the taxable and tax-exempt Funds will continue to be flexibly guided by shifting market conditions, and we have positioned them to align with our market and policy outlooks. Duration management and duration positioning will continue to play key roles in the management of the Funds. (Duration is a measure of a fund’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates.) That said, regardless of the interest rate environment, we intend to utilize an active management approach to provide the best possible return within the framework of the Funds’ guidelines and objectives. Our investment approach remains tri-fold—to seek preservation of capital, daily liquidity and maximization of yield potential. We will continue to manage interest, liquidity and credit risk daily. We will also continue to closely monitor economic data, Fed policy and any shifts in the taxable and tax-exempt money market yield curves, as we strive to navigate the interest rate environment.

    

 

 

        

 

 

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INVESTOR MONEY MARKET FUNDS

 

  Money Market

 

  Tax-Exempt Money Market

 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account or a deposit of the bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

 

 

        

 

 

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FUND BASICS

 

    

Investor Funds

as of November 30, 2023

 

PERFORMANCE REVIEW1,2

 

December 1, 2022-November 30, 2023

    

Fund Total Return

(based on NAV)3

Class I Shares

 

 

 

    

SEC 7-Day

Current Yield4

 

 

   

iMoneyNet

Institutional Average5

 

 

   

Investor Money Market Fund

     5.06%        5.37     4.60%6    

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund

     3.06            3.30       2.897          

 

   

The returns represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Funds’ investment returns will fluctuate. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Please visit our Web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations in effect during the periods shown. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

 

  1 

The Money Market Fund offers seven separate classes of shares (Class I, Class D, Administration, Service, Cash Management, Class A and Class C Shares) and the Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund offers ten separate classes of shares (Class I, Select, Preferred, Capital, Administration, Premier, Service, Cash Management, Class A and Class C Shares), each of which is subject to different fees and expenses that affect performance and entitles shareholders to different services. The Class I Shares do not have distribution and/or service (12b-1) or administration and/or service (non-12b-1) fees. The Select, Preferred, Capital, Administration, Premier, Service, Cash Management, Class A and Class C Shares offer financial institutions the opportunity to receive fees for providing certain distribution, administrative support and/or shareholder services (as applicable). As an annualized percentage of average daily net assets, these share classes pay combined distribution and/or service (12b-1) or administration and/or service (non-12b-1) fees (as applicable) at the following contractual rates: Select Shares pay 0.03%, Preferred Shares pay 0.10%, Capital Shares pay 0.15%, Administration Shares pay 0.25%, Premier Shares pay 0.35%, Service Shares pay 0.50%, Cash Management Shares pay 0.80%, Class A Shares pay 0.25%, and Class C Shares pay 1.00%. If these fees were reflected in the above performance, performance would have been reduced. In addition, the Funds’ performances do not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges.

 

  2 

The investment adviser may contractually agree to waive or reimburse certain fees and expenses until a specified date. The investment adviser may also voluntarily waive certain fees and expenses, and such voluntary waivers may be discontinued or modified at any time without notice. The performance shown above reflects any waivers or reimbursements that were in effect for all or a portion of the periods shown. When waivers or reimbursements are in place, the Fund’s operating expenses are reduced and the Fund’s yield and total returns to the shareholder are increased.

 

  3 

The net asset value (NAV) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. A Fund’s total return reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions.

 

  4 

The SEC 7-Day Current Yield is calculated in accordance with securities industry regulations and does not include net capital gains. SEC 7-Day Current Yield may differ slightly from the actual distribution rate of a given Fund because of the exclusion of distributed capital gains, which are non-recurring. The SEC 7-Day Current Yield more closely reflects a Fund’s current earnings than do the Fund Total Return figures.

 

  5 

Source: iMoneyNet, Inc. November 2023. The iMoneyNet Institutional Average represents total return.

 

  6 

First Tier Retail–Category includes only non-government retail funds that also are not holding any second tier securities. Portfolio holdings of First Tier funds include U.S. Treasury, U.S. other, repos, time deposits, domestic bank obligations, foreign bank obligations, first tier commercial paper, floating rate notes, and asset-backed commercial paper.

 

  7 

Tax-Free National Retail–Category includes all retail national and state tax-free and municipal money funds. Portfolio holdings of tax-free funds include rated and unrated demand notes, rated and unrated general market notes, commercial paper, put bonds—6 months & less, put bonds—over 6 months, alternative minimum tax paper and other tax-free holdings. This consists of all funds in the National Tax-Free Retail and State-Specific Retail categories.

 

        

 

 

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YIELD SUMMARY

    

    

 

    

November 30, 2023

 

    

SUMMARY OF THE CLASS I SHARES1,2 AS OF 11/30/23

 

Funds

   7-Day

Dist.

Yield8

     SEC 7-Day

Effective

Yield9

     30-Day

Average

Yield10

     Weighted

Avg.

Maturity

(days)11

     Weighted

Avg. Life

(days)12

   

Investor Money Market Fund

   5.39%      5.51%      5.38%      49      81  

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund

   3.30%      3.36%      3.31%      27      27    

 

   

The Yields represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above.

 

   

Yields reflect fee waivers and expense limitations in effect and will fluctuate as market conditions change. Please visit our Web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end performance.

 

  8 

The 7-Day Distribution Yield is an annualized measure of a Fund’s dividends per share, divided by the price per share. This yield includes capital gain/loss distribution, if any. This is not an SEC Yield.

 

  9 

The SEC 7-Day Effective Yield is calculated in accordance with securities industry regulations and does not include net capital gains. The SEC 7-Day Effective Yield assumes reinvestment of dividends for one year.

 

  10 

The 30-Day Average Yield is a net annualized yield of 30 days back from the current date listed. This yield includes capital gain/ loss distribution. This is not an SEC Yield.

 

  11 

A Fund’s weighted average maturity (WAM) is an average of the effective maturities of all securities held in the portfolio, weighted by each security’s percentage of net assets. This must not exceed 60 days as calculated under SEC Rule 2a-7.

 

  12 

A Fund’s weighted average life (WAL) is an average of the final maturities of all securities held in the portfolio, weighted by each security’s percentage of net assets. This must not exceed 120 days as calculated under SEC Rule 2a-7.

 

 

 

   

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

 

        

 

 

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SECTOR ALLOCATIONS

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

INVESTOR MONEY MARKET FUND13

 

As of November 30, 2023

       

Security Type

   

% of

Net Assets

 

 

Certificate of Deposit

    2.3

Certificate of Deposit-Eurodollar

    1.2  

Certificate of Deposit-Yankeedollar

    6.2  

Commercial Paper and Corporate Obligations

    20.8  

Medium Term Notes

    0.4  

Repurchase Agreements

    25.6  

Time Deposit

    15.3  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

    9.2  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

    8.4  

Variable Rate Municipal Debt Obligations

    3.0  

Variable Rate Obligations

    8.3  

As of November 30, 2022

       

Security Type

   

% of

Net Assets

 

 

Certificate of Deposit

    0.6

Certificates of Deposit-Eurodollar

    2.5  

Certificates of Deposit-Yankeedollar

    6.6  

Commercial Paper and Corporate Obligations

    24.2  

Medium Term Notes

    1.5  

Repurchase Agreements-Unaffiliated Issuers

    9.2  

Time Deposits

    18.9  

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

    3.0  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

    9.2  

Variable Rate Municipal Debt Obligations

    2.7  

Variable Rate Obligations

    22.0  

 

   

13 The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its portfolio composition may differ over time. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value (based on amortized cost) of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets. Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

 

 

   

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

 

        

 

 

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INVESTOR TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND14

 

As of November 30, 2023

       

Security Type

   

% of

Net Assets

 

 

Commercial Paper

    27.6

General Obligations

    8.5  

Revenue Anticipation Notes

    0.3  

Variable Rate Obligations

    59.8  

As of November 30, 2022

       

Security Type

   

% of

Net Assets

 

 

Commercial Paper

    25.4

General Obligation

    2.8  

Revenue Anticipation Notes

    1.3  

Variable Rate Obligations

    70.5  

 

   

14 The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its portfolio composition may differ over time. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value (based on amortized cost) of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets. Figures in the above table may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

 

 

   

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

 

        

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

 

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Commercial Paper and Corporate Obligations - 20.8%

 

 

Albion Capital LLC

 

  $      8,149,000          5.353   12/01/23    $        8,149,000  
       39,391,000          5.704     12/22/23      39,263,472  
       12,488,000          5.762     01/22/24      12,386,986  
       4,621,000          5.758     02/05/24      4,573,162  
       9,296,000          5.835     02/05/24      9,199,764  
       4,586,000          5.760     02/21/24      4,527,503  
 

Antalis

 

       24,125,000          5.844     02/01/24      23,889,004  
       10,988,000          5.844     02/02/24      10,878,779  
 

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC

 

       6,251,000          5.679     01/30/24      6,192,629  
       975,000          5.699     01/30/24      965,895  
 

Banco Santander, S.A.

 

       27,900,000          6.010     04/01/24      27,357,283  
 

Baptist Healthcare System, Inc.

 

       25,000,000          5.551     01/19/24      24,812,847  
 

Barclays Bank PLC-New York Branch

 

       73,000,000          5.361     12/01/23      73,000,000  
 

Barclays US CCP Funding LLC

 

       10,000,000          5.835     03/11/24      9,842,047  
 

Barton Capital S.A.

 

       8,969,000          5.589     12/29/23      8,930,563  
       4,000,000          5.964     04/15/24      3,913,867  
 

Cabot Trail Funding LLC

 

       10,545,000          5.834 (a)    02/09/24      10,429,972  
       22,695,000          5.845     02/22/24      22,401,982  
       6,806,000          5.655     03/26/24      6,684,505  
 

Caisse D'Amortissement De La Dette Sociale

 

       7,966,000          5.731     02/13/24      7,875,203  
       22,197,000          5.747     02/20/24      21,919,316  
 

Chesham Finance Limited - Series V

 

       30,500,000          5.331     12/01/23      30,500,000  
 

Chesham Finance Limited/Chesham Finance LLC - Series VI

 

       60,000,000          5.331     12/01/23      60,000,000  
       123,000,000          5.332 (b)    12/04/23      122,945,367  
 

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

 

       8,785,000          6.111     09/16/24      8,383,745  
 

Collateralized Commercial Paper Flex Co., LLC

 

       10,746,000          5.750 (a)    06/03/24      10,746,000  
       20,381,000          6.030 (a)    07/01/24      20,381,000  
 

Collateralized Commercial Paper V Co., LLC

 

       26,481,000          5.880     03/05/24      26,481,000  
       16,574,000          5.970     06/03/24      16,574,000  
 

Cooeperatieve Rabobank U.A.

 

       125,000,000          5.301     12/01/23      125,000,000  
 

Deaconess Health System, Inc.

 

       37,750,000          5.704     12/01/23      37,750,000  
 

Dexia Credit Local

 

       27,976,000          5.677     12/19/23      27,898,926  
 

Gotham Funding Corp.

 

       7,249,000          5.655     12/01/23      7,249,000  
       11,404,000          5.769     12/01/23      11,404,000  
       6,257,000          5.790     12/01/23      6,257,000  
       18,011,000          5.654     12/05/23      17,999,993  
       3,973,000          5.772     02/05/24      3,932,162  
       7,946,000          5.783     02/05/24      7,864,324  
       22,207,000          5.825     02/15/24      21,942,120  
       34,147,000          5.773     02/21/24      33,711,436  
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Commercial Paper and Corporate Obligations – (continued)

 

  $      16,165,000          5.655   03/20/24    $      15,890,869  
 

Great Bear Funding LLC

 

       37,000,000          5.331     12/01/23      37,000,000  
       36,000,000          5.346     12/06/23      35,973,300  
 

ING (U.S.) Funding LLC

 

       28,242,000          5.956     04/01/24      27,700,287  
 

Korea Development Bank

 

       18,265,000          5.732     12/27/23      18,191,392  
       16,444,000          5.751     01/05/24      16,354,632  
 

Liberty Street Funding LLC

 

       16,667,000          5.919     08/02/24      16,034,071  
 

LMA-Americas LLC

 

       13,169,000          5.645     12/01/23      13,169,000  
       6,748,000          5.747     01/31/24      6,684,198  
       6,525,000          5.735     02/01/24      6,462,295  
       3,410,000          5.830     02/21/24      3,366,115  
       6,476,000          5.799     02/22/24      6,392,089  
 

Manhattan Asset Funding Company LLC

 

       6,360,000          5.778     02/21/24      6,278,875  
 

Matchpoint Finance Public Limited Company

 

       7,507,000          5.722     05/28/24      7,299,465  
 

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation-New York Branch

 

       35,750,000          5.767     02/05/24      35,382,311  
 

Mizuho Bank, Ltd.-New York Branch

 

       17,992,000          5.830     02/15/24      17,777,206  
 

Mizuho Bank, Ltd.-Singapore Branch

 

       25,095,000          5.794     01/08/24      24,946,396  
       11,744,000          5.807     01/09/24      11,672,498  
 

Mont Blanc Capital Corp.

 

       15,211,000          5.658     12/15/23      15,178,465  
 

Old Line Funding, LLC

 

       5,000,000          5.784     12/04/23      4,997,692  
 

Pure Grove Funding

 

       33,610,000          5.794     12/05/23      33,589,274  
       13,613,000          5.864     02/05/24      13,472,741  
 

Ridgefield Funding Company, LLC

 

       26,883,000          5.730     05/20/24      26,171,743  
 

Royal Bank of Canada

 

       27,874,000          6.104     10/16/24      26,471,628  
 

Sanofi

 

       24,333,000          5.601     12/28/23      24,233,356  
 

Santander UK PLC

 

       16,262,000          5.788     02/01/24      16,104,602  
 

Sheffield Receivables Company LLC

 

       4,544,000          5.643     12/19/23      4,531,504  
       13,851,000          5.665     12/22/23      13,806,510  
       23,758,000          5.680     12/22/23      23,681,689  
       15,633,000          5.733     02/06/24      15,470,651  
       3,256,000          5.639     02/14/24      3,218,284  
       15,787,000          5.640     02/14/24      15,604,133  
 

Starbird Funding Corp.

 

       15,029,000          5.848     02/13/24      14,855,690  
       4,740,000          5.830     02/16/24      4,683,327  
       21,729,000          5.727     05/10/24      21,187,725  
 

UBS AG

 

       13,815,000          6.009     07/01/24      13,350,315  
 

UBS AG (SOFR + 0.40%)

 

       26,559,000          5.913 (a)(c)    05/13/24      25,875,401  

 

        

 

 

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


INVESTOR MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Commercial Paper and Corporate Obligations – (continued)

 

 

UBS AG-London Branch

 

  $      29,567,000          5.833   12/06/23    $      29,544,045  
       37,491,000          6.019     03/04/24      36,931,051  
 

Victory Receivables Corporation

 

       12,500,000          5.654     12/06/23      12,490,452  
       23,492,000          5.665     12/11/23      23,456,044  
       6,795,000          5.840     02/02/24      6,728,409  
       7,946,000          5.797     02/09/24      7,859,167  
       25,101,000          5.799     02/09/24      24,826,702  
       51,757,000          5.814     02/14/24      51,148,855  
       5,760,000          5.824     02/15/24      5,691,296  
 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER AND CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS    $ 1,755,949,602  
 

 

 
                   
  Certificate of Deposit - 2.3%

 

 

Bank of America, National Association

 

       44,260,000          5.740     02/09/24      44,260,000  
       35,379,000          5.850     02/28/24      35,379,000  
       26,003,000          5.820     03/25/24      26,003,000  
 

Citibank, National Association

 

       7,800,000          5.630     03/01/24      7,800,000  
       46,300,000          5.780     03/07/24      46,300,000  
 

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association

 

       35,642,000          5.720     11/19/24      35,642,000  
 

 

 
  TOTAL CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT    $ 195,384,000  
 

 

 
                   
  Certificate of Deposit-Eurodollar - 1.2%

 

 

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation-London Branch

 

       24,000,000          5.750     01/12/24      23,842,028  
 

Mizuho Bank, Ltd.-London Branch

 

       4,000,000          5.720     01/05/24      3,978,059  
 

Mufg Bank, Ltd.-London Branch

 

       48,000,000          5.650     12/06/23      47,962,864  
 

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)-London Branch

 

       35,000,000          5.700     02/27/24      34,521,649  
 

 

 
  TOTAL CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT-EURODOLLAR    $ 110,304,600  
 

 

 
                   
  Certificate of Deposit-Yankeedollar - 6.2%

 

 

Banco Santander, S.A.-New York Branch

 

       21,964,000          5.880     03/05/24      21,964,000  
       34,886,000          5.750     11/27/24      34,886,000  
 

BNP Paribas-New York Branch

 

       35,249,000          5.750     11/27/24      35,249,000  
 

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank-New York Branch

 

       42,764,000          5.740     02/08/24      42,764,000  
       79,447,000          5.800     03/28/24      79,447,000  
       33,518,000          5.800     04/09/24      33,518,000  
 

Korea Development Bank - New York Branch

 

       15,667,000          5.800     01/30/24      15,667,000  
 

Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets PLC

 

       8,189,000          6.050     10/07/24      8,189,000  
 

Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets PLC/New York NY

 

       15,721,000          5.950     07/24/24      15,721,000  
 

Mizuho Bank, Ltd.-New York Branch

 

       28,306,000          5.800     05/03/24      28,306,000  
       17,137,000          5.730     05/15/24      17,137,000  
 

MUFG Bank, Ltd.

 

       29,173,000          5.640     12/01/23      29,173,000  
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Certificate of Deposit-Yankeedollar – (continued)

 

 

MUFG Bank, Ltd.-New York Branch

 

  $      10,697,000          5.600   12/04/23    $      10,697,000  
       35,881,000          5.820     05/06/24      35,881,000  
       37,000,000          5.750     05/14/24      37,000,000  
 

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.-New York Branch

 

       77,144,000          5.740     02/07/24      77,144,000  
 

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

 

       6,587,000          5.820     05/23/24      6,587,000  
 

 

 
  TOTAL CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT-YANKEEDOLLAR    $ 529,330,000  
 

 

 
                   
  Medium Term Notes - 0.4%

 

 

Banco Santander, S.A. (US 1 Year CMT T-Note + 0.45%)

 

       2,600,000          5.770 (c)    06/30/24      2,594,053  
 

Bank of Nova Scotia (The)

 

       5,165,000          5.933     04/15/24      5,067,217  
 

Citibank, National Association

 

       1,300,000          5.867     01/23/24      1,295,934  
 

Santander UK PLC

 

       8,556,000          6.041     03/13/24      8,507,946  
 

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.

 

       7,791,000          5.801     03/22/24      7,713,762  
 

UBS AG-London Branch

 

       8,644,000          5.863 (a)(b)    08/09/24      8,346,387  
 

 

 
  TOTAL MEDIUM TERM NOTES    $ 33,525,299  
 

 

 
                   
  Time Deposits - 15.3%

 

 

Banco Santander, S.A.-New York Branch

 

       220,000,000          5.310     12/01/23      220,000,000  
 

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

 

       225,000,000          5.310     12/01/23      225,000,000  
 

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank-New York Branch

 

       130,000,000          5.300     12/01/23      130,000,000  
 

Erste Group Bank AG-New York Branch

 

       350,000,000          5.320     12/01/23      350,000,000  
 

National Bank of Canada

 

       50,000,000          5.310     12/01/23      50,000,000  
 

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB - New York Branch

 

       325,000,000          5.310     12/01/23      325,000,000  
 

 

 
  TOTAL TIME DEPOSITS    $ 1,300,000,000  
 

 

 
                   
  U.S. Government Agency Obligations - 9.2%

 

 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.12%)

 

       1,338,000          5.505 (c)    12/03/24      1,338,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.14%)

 

       6,664,000          5.452 (c)    11/26/24      6,662,108  
       5,998,000          5.453 (c)    11/26/24      5,996,297  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.17%)

 

       6,800,000          5.480 (c)    01/23/25      6,800,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.18%)

 

       8,300,000          5.488 (c)    12/19/24      8,300,761  
       6,570,000          5.490 (c)    12/19/24      6,570,602  
       19,024,000          5.490 (c)    01/17/25      19,024,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.19%)

 

       16,900,000          5.500 (c)    12/27/24      16,900,000  
 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (SOFR + 0.20%)

 

       576,000          5.590 (c)    12/05/24      576,379  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank

 

       24,065,000          5.000     02/21/24      24,065,000  

 

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   11


INVESTOR MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Government Agency Obligations – (continued)

 

  $      43,880,000          5.165   03/08/24    $      43,880,000  
       66,555,000          5.340     04/23/24      66,555,000  
       38,390,000          5.540     04/24/24      38,390,000  
       38,185,000          5.330     04/26/24      38,185,000  
       74,725,000          5.300     05/17/24      74,725,000  
       112,575,000          5.350     05/20/24      112,575,000  
       37,465,000          5.370     05/21/24      37,465,000  
       56,340,000          5.300     05/22/24      56,340,000  
       23,805,000          5.360     06/11/24      23,805,000  
       14,880,000          5.375     06/11/24      14,880,000  
       21,280,000          5.490     07/15/24      21,280,000  
       21,355,000          5.520     07/15/24      21,355,000  
       2,200,000          5.245     10/25/24      2,100,980  
       2,200,000          5.243     10/31/24      2,099,277  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank (SOFR + 0.12%)

  
       4,535,000          5.430 (c)    01/03/25      4,535,000  
 

Federal Home Loan Bank System

  
       35,060,000          5.183     02/21/24      35,042,168  
       23,410,000          5.314     02/21/24      23,398,093  
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

  
       9,523,000          5.400     06/11/24      9,523,000  
       9,523,000          5.380     06/12/24      9,523,000  
 

Federal National Mortgage Association

  
       27,199,000          5.505     07/26/24      27,199,000  
 

U.S. International Development Finance Corp. (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill + 0.00%)

 

       17,158,792          5.540 (c)    12/07/23      17,158,792  
 

U.S. International Development Finance Corp. (3 Mo. U.S. Treasury Bill Yield + 0.00%)

 

       2,222,222          5.550 (c)    12/07/23      2,222,222  
 

 

 
  TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS    $ 778,469,679  
 

 

 
                   
  U.S. Treasury Obligations - 8.4%

 

 

United States Treasury Bills

 

       14,100          5.458     12/21/23      14,058  
       142,700          5.459     12/21/23      142,278  
       6,441,800          5.462     12/21/23      6,422,764  
       1,048,000          5.463     12/21/23      1,044,903  
       3,895,600          5.464     12/21/23      3,884,088  
       1,692,500          5.438     12/26/23      1,686,241  
       5,541,300          5.443     12/26/23      5,520,807  
       869,400          5.444     12/26/23      866,185  
       2,957,800          5.449     12/26/23      2,946,861  
       5,247,200          5.390     01/02/24      5,222,518  
       9,356,200          5.402     01/02/24      9,312,191  
       3,000,300          5.408     01/02/24      2,986,187  
       18,799,100          5.418     01/02/24      18,710,674  
       1,074,700          5.490     01/04/24      1,069,278  
       53,200          5.387     01/23/24      52,787  
       291,100          5.456     01/25/24      288,737  
       1,156,100          5.462     01/25/24      1,146,714  
       458,200          5.525     02/06/24      453,633  
       8,531,300          5.526     02/06/24      8,446,260  
       66,071,100          5.527     02/13/24      65,343,822  
       56,891,200          5.506     02/27/24      56,149,272  
       531,400          5.508     02/27/24      524,470  
       466,700          5.463     03/12/24      459,718  
       4,533,000          5.501     03/21/24      4,458,923  
       33,144,700          5.580     04/04/24      32,530,142  
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  U.S. Treasury Obligations – (continued)

 

  $      9,322,400          5.558   05/02/24    $        9,111,621  
       4,749,100          5.483     05/09/24      4,638,201  
       229,300          5.490     05/09/24      223,946  
       3,076,300          5.494     05/09/24      3,004,464  
       9,674,500          5.504     05/16/24      9,437,988  
       15,812,500          5.439     05/23/24      15,412,744  
       7,981,400          5.461     05/23/24      7,779,622  
       74,208,500          5.463     05/23/24      72,332,432  
       49,000,000          5.490     09/05/24      47,055,680  
       16,566,700          5.328     10/31/24      15,796,644  
       4,074,800          5.337     10/31/24      3,885,394  
       6,519,600          5.340     10/31/24      6,216,555  
       67,324,600          5.282     11/29/24      63,965,214  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note

  
       2,016,800          5.534     08/31/24      1,983,575  
       526,800          5.182     11/15/24      505,148  
       558,800          5.243 (b)    11/15/24      535,832  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY + 0.13%)

 

       191,280,800          5.482 (c)    07/31/25      191,105,290  
 

United States Treasury Floating Rate Note (3 Mo. U.S. T-Bill MMY + 0.17%)

 

       19,959,800          5.521 (c)    04/30/25      19,958,967  
       5,516,800          5.520 (c)    10/31/25      5,518,281  
 

 

 
  TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS    $ 708,151,109  
 

 

 
                   
  Variable Rate Municipal Debt Obligations - 3.0%

 

 

Alaska Housing Finance Corp.

 

       4,225,000          5.370 (d)    12/07/23      4,225,000  
 

Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Maricopa County Indl Dev

 

       42,750,000          5.330 (d)    12/07/23      42,750,000  
 

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

  
       13,960,000          5.350 (d)    12/07/23      13,960,000  
 

Illinois Housing Development Authority

  
       5,500,000          5.350 (d)    12/07/23      5,500,000  
 

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (The)

 

       15,050,000          5.310 (d)    12/07/23      15,050,000  
       44,500,000          5.330 (d)    12/07/23      44,500,000  
 

Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund

  
       10,000,000          5.500 (a)    12/07/23      10,000,000  
       11,000,000          5.530 (a)    12/07/23      11,000,000  
 

Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund

  
       13,000,000          5.530 (a)    12/07/23      13,000,000  
 

Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation

 

       27,115,000          5.350 (d)    12/07/23      27,115,000  
 

SSM Health Care Corp.

  
       55,745,000          5.330 (d)    12/07/23      55,745,000  
 

State of Texas

  
       13,000,000          5.400 (d)    12/07/23      13,000,000  
 

 

 
  TOTAL VARIABLE RATE MUNICIPAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS    $ 255,845,000  
 

 

 
                   
  Variable Rate Obligations - 8.3%

 

 

Bank of America, National Association

 

       22,181,000          5.790     07/29/24      22,181,000  
 

Bank of Montreal (SOFR + 0.52%)

  
       20,196,000          5.830 (a)(c)    02/14/24      20,196,000  
 

Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (SOFR + 0.39%)

 

       18,842,000          5.700 (a)(c)    02/13/24      18,841,975  

 

        

 

 

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


INVESTOR MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Variable Rate Obligations – (continued)

 

 

Bank of Nova Scotia (The) (SOFR + 0.47%)

 

  $      15,948,000          5.780 %(c)    07/25/24    $      15,948,000  
 

Barclays US CCP Funding LLC

 

       20,270,000          5.630     12/07/23      20,270,000  
 

BNP Paribas-New York Branch (SOFR + 0.20%)

 

       149,000          5.510 (c)    12/04/23      148,999  
 

BNP Paribas-New York Branch (SOFR + 0.44%)

 

       20,615,000          5.750 (c)    07/08/24      20,615,000  
 

BNP Paribas-New York Branch (SOFR + 0.57%)

 

       13,210,000          5.880 (c)    10/24/24      13,210,000  
 

Citibank, National Association (SOFR + 0.60%)

 

       13,741,000          5.920 (c)    10/28/24      13,741,000  
 

HSBC Bank USA, National Association (SOFR + 0.75%)

 

       17,246,000          5.959 (c)    12/15/23      17,248,727  
 

ING (U.S.) Funding LLC (SOFR + 0.36%)

 

       28,265,000          5.680 (a)(c)    02/16/24      28,265,000  
 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (SOFR + 0.59%)

 

       19,133,000          5.910 (a)(c)    03/15/24      19,133,000  
 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (SOFR + 0.61%)

 

       15,520,000          5.930 (a)(c)    10/21/24      15,520,000  
 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (SOFR + 0.65%)

 

       13,316,000          5.970 (a)(c)    06/07/24      13,316,000  
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (SOFR + 0.58%)

 

       21,245,000          5.900 (a)(c)    04/15/24      21,245,000  
 

Lloyds Bank PLC

 

       39,212,000          5.630     12/21/23      39,212,000  
 

Lloyds Bank PLC (SOFR + 0.48%)

 

       806,000          5.800 (c)    02/20/24      806,000  
 

Matchpoint Finance Public Limited Company

 

       14,427,000          5.770     12/01/23      14,427,000  
 

Matchpoint Finance Public Limited Company (SOFR + 0.39%)

 

       16,996,000          5.700 (a)(c)    05/08/24      16,996,000  
 

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (SOFR + 0.55%)

 

       8,892,000          5.860 (c)    08/13/24      8,892,000  
 

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation-New York Branch (SOFR + 0.47%)

 

       13,036,000          5.780 (c)    05/01/24      13,036,000  
 

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. (SOFR + 0.60%)

 

       2,993,000          5.920 (c)    02/26/24      2,993,000  
 

National Australia Bank Limited

 

       25,000,000          5.510     12/01/23      25,000,000  
 

Old Line Funding, LLC (SOFR + 0.37%)

 

       23,548,000          5.690 (a)(c)    04/08/24      23,548,000  
 

Old Line Funding, LLC (SOFR + 0.40%)

 

       35,396,000          5.720 (a)(c)    05/06/24      35,396,000  
 

Old Line Funding, LLC (SOFR + 0.43%)

 

       14,880,000          5.750 (a)(c)    06/10/24      14,880,000  
 

Royal Bank of Canada-New York Branch (SOFR + 0.44%)

 

       11,100,000          5.750 (c)    06/14/24      11,100,000  
 

Royal Bank of Canada-New York Branch (SOFR + 0.56%)

 

       14,000,000          5.870 (a)(c)    11/04/24      14,000,000  
 

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.-New York Branch (SOFR + 0.47%)

 

       1,282,000          5.780 (c)    01/09/24      1,282,000  
 

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SOFR + 0.27%)

 

       3,080,000          5.580 (c)    12/18/23      3,080,000  
 

Thunder Bay Funding, LLC (SOFR + 0.43%)

 

       29,029,000          5.750 (a)(c)    06/10/24      29,029,000  
 

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

 

       35,258,000          5.840     02/28/24      35,258,000  
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Variable Rate Obligations – (continued)

 

 

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (SOFR + 0.48%)

 

  $      8,724,000          5.800 %(a)(c)    05/09/24    $        8,724,000  
 

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)-New York Branch (SOFR + 0.56%)

 

       36,084,000          5.880 (c)    10/24/24      36,084,000  
 

UBS AG-London Branch (SOFR + 0.28%)

 

       11,873,000          5.590 (a)(c)    12/01/23      11,873,000  
 

UBS AG-London Branch (SOFR + 0.36%)

 

       6,409,000          5.670 (a)(c)    02/09/24      6,408,696  
 

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (SOFR + 0.49%)

 

       60,393,000          5.800 (c)    08/05/24      60,393,000  
 

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (SOFR + 0.55%)

 

       8,018,000          5.910 (c)    11/13/24      8,018,000  
 

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (SOFR + 0.60%)

 

       18,495,000          5.910 (c)    09/12/24      18,495,000  
       4,534,000          5.910 (c)    11/06/24      4,534,000  
 

 

 
  TOTAL VARIABLE RATE OBLIGATIONS    $ 703,344,397  
 

 

 
              
  Repurchase Agreements(e) - 25.6%

 

 

BNP Paribas

 

       19,000,000          5.400     12/01/23    $ 19,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $19,002,850

 

 

Collateralized by mortgage-backed obligations, 3.104% to 13.593%, due 03/28/29 to 01/25/50, various asset-backed obligations, 3.500% to 5.390%, due 11/15/25 to 02/15/32 and various corporate security issuers, 1.500% to 7.200%, due 02/01/25 to 12/01/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $20,417,451.

 

       28,600,000          5.490 (f)    02/29/24    $ 28,600,000  
 

Maturity Value: $29,398,155

 

 

Settlement Date: 08/30/23

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1.487% to 6.000%, due 11/25/25 to 07/01/53, Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.046% to 5.120%, due 04/25/32 to 04/01/50, Government National Mortgage Association, 4.500% to 6.500%, due 05/20/49 to 10/20/53, a U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond, 2.375%, due 01/15/27, U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.875% to 1.375%, due 01/15/29 to 07/15/33, U.S. Treasury Interest-Only Stripped Securities, 0.000%, due 08/15/27 to 05/15/45 and a U.S. Treasury Note, 4.500%, due 11/30/24. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $30,186,440.

 

 

 

 
 

BofA Securities, Inc.

 

       50,000,000          5.420     12/05/23    $ 50,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $50,052,694

 

 

Collateralized by various corporate security issuers, 1.800% to 11.493%, due 02/01/25 to 12/21/65. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $54,881,382.

 

       55,000,000          5.400     12/06/23    $ 55,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $55,057,750

 

 

Collateralized by various corporate security issuers, 0.000% to 5.198%, due 12/01/23 to 06/15/34. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $56,106,160.

 

 

 

 

 

        

 

 

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


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(e) – (continued)

 

 

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

 

  $      200,000,000          5.300   12/01/23    $    200,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $200,029,444

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 2.250%, due 02/15/27. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $200,029,529.

 

 

 

 
 

Fixed Income Clearing Corporation

 

       80,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 80,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $80,011,800

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.000%, due 05/30/24. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $81,600,000.

 

       300,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 300,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $300,044,250

 

 

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.750% to 4.125%, due 08/15/32 to 11/15/32. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $306,000,015.

 

       19,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 19,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $19,002,808

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 3.875%, due 04/30/25. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $19,380,000.

 

       27,000,000          5.320     12/01/23    $ 27,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $27,003,990

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.000%, due 11/29/24. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $27,540,000.

 

       20,000,000          5.340     12/01/23    $ 20,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $20,002,966

 

 

Collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note, 4.625%, due 11/15/26. The market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $20,400,000.

 

 

 

 
 

Joint Account III

 

       148,000,000          5.316     12/01/23    $ 148,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $148,021,853

 

 

 

 
 

Mizuho Securities USA LLC

 

       61,000,000          5.420     12/01/23    $ 61,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $61,009,184

 

 

Collateralized by municipal debt obligations, 4.000% to 5.625%, due 10/01/30 to 10/01/53 and various sovereign debt security issuers, 1.862% to 9.375%, due 03/16/25 to 10/12/10. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $64,488,651.

 

 

 

 
 

Morgan Stanley & Co LLC

 

       325,000,000          5.310     12/01/23    $ 325,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $325,047,938

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000% to 7.000%, due 09/01/36 to 12/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 7.000%, due 04/01/36 to 12/01/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $331,500,001.

 

 

 

 
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(e) – (continued)

 

 

RBC Capital Markets LLC

 

  $      152,000,000          5.420   12/01/23    $    152,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $152,022,884

 

 

Collateralized by various corporate security issuers, 0.000% to 7.750%, due 12/05/23 to perpetual maturity. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $159,600,002.

 

 

 

 
 

Royal Bank of Canada

 

       57,100,000          5.500 (f)    02/29/24    $ 57,100,000  
 

Maturity Value: $58,696,421

 

 

Settlement Date: 08/30/23

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.500% to 7.000%, due 04/01/52 to 11/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 7.000%, due 06/01/25 to 08/01/59. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $58,241,998.

 

       57,100,000          5.500 (f)    02/29/24    $ 57,100,000  
 

Maturity Value: $58,687,697

 

 

Settlement Date: 08/31/23

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.000% to 6.500%, due 04/01/33 to 11/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 6.500%, due 11/01/34 to 09/01/62. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $58,241,998.

 

       57,000,000          5.500 (f)    03/07/24    $ 57,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $58,584,917

 

 

Settlement Date: 09/07/23

 

 

Collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 6.000%, due 10/01/45 to 10/01/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $58,140,001.

 

       57,000,000          5.500 (f)    03/07/24    $ 57,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $58,576,209

 

 

Settlement Date: 09/08/23

 

 

Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.000% to 6.500%, due 08/01/37 to 11/01/53 and Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 6.000%, due 10/01/42 to 09/01/62. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $58,140,002.

 

 

 

 
 

Societe Generale

 

       181,000,000          5.430     12/01/23    $ 181,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $181,027,301

 

 

Collateralized by various sovereign debt security issuers, 2.875% to 9.875%, due 03/22/24 to 02/17/45. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $199,100,002.

 

 

 

 

 

        

 

 

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


INVESTOR MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

  

Amortized

Cost

 
  Repurchase Agreements(e) – (continued)

 

 

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

 

  $      275,000,000          5.310   12/01/23    $ 275,000,000  
 

Maturity Value: $275,040,563

 

 

Collateralized by Government National Mortgage Association, 2.000% to 6.000%, due 10/20/38 to 09/20/53. The aggregate market value of the collateral, including accrued interest, was $283,250,000.

 

 

 

 
  TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS    $ 2,168,800,000  
 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.7%    $ 8,539,103,686  
 

 

 
 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS
- (0.7)%

     (59,087,591
 

 

 
  NET ASSETS - 100.0%    $   8,480,016,095  
 

 

 

 

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

 

(a)   Exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.
(b)   All or a portion represents a forward commitment.
(c)   Variable or floating rate security. Except for floating rate notes (for which final maturity is disclosed), maturity date disclosed is the next interest reset date. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect on November 30, 2023.
(d)   Rate shown is that which is in effect on November 30, 2023. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions.
(e)   Unless noted, all repurchase agreements were entered into on November 30, 2023. Additional information on Joint Repurchase Agreement Account III appears in the Additional Investment Information section.
(f)   The instrument is subject to a demand feature.
  Interest rates represent either the stated coupon rate, annualized yield on date of purchase for discounted securities, or, for floating rate securities, the current reset rate, which is based upon current interest rate indices.
  Maturity dates represent either the final legal maturity date on the security, the demand date for puttable securities, the date of the next interest rate reset for variable rate securities, or the prerefunded date for those types of securities.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:
CMT    —Constant Maturity Treasury Index
MMY    —Money Market Yield
PLC    —Public Limited Company
SOFR    —Secured Overnight Financing Rate
T-Bill    —Treasury Bill

 

    

 

        

 

 

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


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Schedule of Investments

 

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Variable Rate Obligations - 96.2%

 

  Alaska - 2.6%

 

 

Alaska Housing Finance Corp. Home Mortgage VRDN RB Refunding Series 2009 B RMKT (Wells Fargo Bank N.A., SPA)

 

  $      8,645,000          3.370 %(a)    12/07/2023    $        8,645,000  
 

Alaska Housing Finance Corp. VRDN RB Governmental Purpose Series 2009 B RMKT (FHLB, SPA)

 

       18,465,000          3.650 (a)    12/07/2023      18,465,000  
 

Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska 2023 General Obligation Tax Anticipation Notes

 

       30,000,000          4.250     12/15/2023      30,012,940  
 

Valdez Alaska marine Term Revenue

 

       800,000          3.400     12/01/2023      800,000  
              

 

 

 
                 57,922,940  
 

 

 
  Arizona - 0.9%

 

 

Arizona Board Of Regents Arizona State University Variable Rate Demand System Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2008B (Az)

 

       2,005,000          3.320     12/07/2023      2,005,000  
 

Arizona State University VRDN RB Refunding Series 2014 A RMKT

 

       5,000,000          5.000 (a)    01/01/2044      5,007,631  
 

The Industrial Development Authority Of The County Of Maricopa Revenue Bonds (Banner Health), Series 2023B (AZ)

 

       13,170,000          3.340     12/07/2023      13,170,000  
              

 

 

 
                 20,182,631  
 

 

 
  California - 2.1%

 

 

California Health Facilities Financing Authority CP Series 2004 E

 

       10,000,000          3.800     02/08/2024      10,000,000  
 

California Health Facilities Financing Authority CP Series E

 

       15,525,000          3.850     02/07/2024      15,525,000  
 

City of Los Angeles, California 2023 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (CA)

 

       13,225,000          5.000     06/27/2024      13,356,762  
 

County Of Riverside 2023 Tax And Revenue Anticipation Note (Ca)

 

       5,475,000          5.000     06/28/2024      5,526,691  
              

 

 

 
                 44,408,453  
 

 

 
  Colorado - 3.2%

 

 

City of Colorado Springs Utilities System VRDN RB for Subordinate Lien Series 2006 B RMKT (Barclays Bank PLC, SPA)

 

       30,620,000          3.250 (a)    12/07/2023      30,620,000  
 

City of Colorado Springs Utilities System VRDN RB for Subordinate Lien Series 2012 A

 

       315,000          3.280 (a)    12/07/2023      315,000  
 

City of Colorado Springs Utilities System VRDN RB Series 2010 C RMKT (Barclays Bank PLC, SPA)

 

       9,495,000          3.280 (a)    12/07/2023      9,495,000  
 

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority VRDN RB Refunding for Single Family Mortgage Class I Series 2001 AA-2 (Royal Bank of Canada, SPA)

 

       9,915,000          3.300 (a)    12/07/2023      9,915,000  
 

State of Colorado Education Loan Program Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2023A

 

       20,980,000          5.000     06/28/2024      21,143,109  
              

 

 

 
                 71,488,109  
 

 

 
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Variable Rate Obligations – (continued)

 

  Connecticut - 2.7%

 

 

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Housing Mortgage Finance Program Bonds, 2017 Subseries A-3 (Ct)

 

  $      1,200,000          3.150   12/07/2023    $        1,200,000  
 

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority VRDN RB Housing Mortgage Finance Program Refunding Series 2013 Subseries B-6 RMKT (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., SPA)

 

       4,100,000          3.300 (a)    12/07/2023      4,100,000  
 

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority VRDN RB Housing Mortgage Finance Program Refunding Series 2016 Subseries E-3 RMKT

 

       8,420,000          3.150 (a)    12/07/2023      8,420,000  
 

State of Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds Yale University Issue Series 2017A (Ct)

 

       26,200,000          3.100     12/07/2023      26,200,000  
 

The Ohio State University Variable Rate Demand General Receipts Bonds (Multiyear Debt Issuance Program Ii) Series 2023 A

 

       17,790,000          3.280     12/07/2023      17,790,000  
              

 

 

 
                 57,710,000  
 

 

 
  Delaware - 0.0%

 

 

University of Delaware Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds, Series 2005

 

       200,000          3.200     12/01/2023      200,000  
 

 

 
  District of Columbia - 1.5%

 

 

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority Public Utility Systems VRDN RB Subordinate Lien Series 2014 Subseries B-2 (TD Bank N.A., SPA)

 

       17,150,000          3.340     12/07/2023      17,150,000  
 

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Airport System VRDN RB Refunding Series 2009 D Subseries D-2 (TD Bank N.A., LOC)

 

       11,310,000          3.250 (a)    12/07/2023      11,310,000  
 

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Airport System VRDN RB Refunding Series 2010 C Subseries C-2 RMKT (TD Bank N.A., LOC)

 

       3,500,000          3.250 (a)    12/07/2023      3,500,000  
              

 

 

 
                 31,960,000  
 

 

 
  Florida - 6.4%

 

 

City of Jacksonville VRDN RB Refunding Baptist Medical Centers Series 2019 D

 

       4,050,000          3.300 (a)    08/01/2036      4,050,000  
 

Highlands County Health Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue Refunding VRDN Series 2012 I

 

       30,215,000          3.250 (a)    12/07/2023      30,215,000  
 

Highlands County Health Facilities Authority VRDN RB Adventist Health System Series 2007 A-2

 

       7,465,000          3.500 (a)    12/07/2023      7,465,000  
 

Jacksonville Electric Authority Water & Sewer Systems VRDN RB Series 2008 A-2 (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. LOC)

 

       16,620,000          3.320 (a)    12/07/2023      16,620,000  
 

Miami-Dade County IDA VRDN RB Florida Power & Light Co. Series 2021

 

       16,000,000          3.450 (a)    12/07/2023      16,000,000  
 

Putnam County Development Authority VRDN PCRB Refunding Florida Power & Light Co. Series 1994

 

       3,700,000          3.400 (a)    12/01/2023      3,700,000  

 

        

 

 

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


INVESTOR TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Variable Rate Obligations – (continued)

 

  Florida – (continued)

 

 

School District of Broward County, Florida Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 2023 (FL)

 

  $      20,000,000          5.000   06/28/2024    $      20,172,113  
 

School District of Miami-Dade County, Florida Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 2023

 

       37,350,000          5.000 (a)    06/18/2024      37,647,148  
              

 

 

 
                 135,869,261  
 

 

 
  Illinois - 2.9%

 

 

Illinois Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 2008C-3A (Advocate Health Care Network) (Il)

 

       7,700,000          3.380     12/07/2023      7,700,000  
 

Illinois Finance Authority VRDN RB for Northwestern University Series 2008 Subseries A

 

       13,100,000          3.050 (a)    12/07/2023      13,100,000  
 

Illinois Finance Authority VRDN RB for Northwestern University Series 2008 Subseries B

 

       31,960,000          3.280 (a)    12/07/2023      31,960,000  
 

Illinois Finance Authority VRDN RB University of Chicago Series 2003 B

 

       2,027,000          3.300 (a)    12/07/2023      2,027,000  
 

Illinois Finance Authority VRDN RB University of Chicago Series 2004 C

 

       1,675,000          3.300 (a)    12/07/2023      1,675,000  
 

Illinois Finance Authority VRDN RB University of Chicago Series 2008

 

       1,399,000          3.300 (a)    12/07/2023      1,399,000  
       1,900,000          3.330 (a)    12/07/2023      1,900,000  
              

 

 

 
                 59,761,000  
 

 

 
  Indiana - 1.5%

 

 

Ascension Health Alliance Indiana Finance Authority Revenue Bonds (Ascension Health Senior Credit Group Series 2008E-4

 

       4,900,000          3.320     12/07/2023      4,900,000  
 

Indiana Finance Authority Health System Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2008J (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc. Obligated Group)

 

       17,610,000          3.250     12/01/2023      17,610,000  
 

Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority Revenue Bonds Ascension Health Credit Group Series 2008E-7 (In)

 

       11,700,000          3.150     12/07/2023      11,700,000  
 

Purdue University VRDN RB for Student Facilities System Series 2004 A

 

       150,000          3.200 (a)    12/07/2023      150,000  
              

 

 

 
                 34,360,000  
 

 

 
  Iowa - 0.6%

 

 

Iowa Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Project Series C

 

       12,130,000          3.250     12/07/2023      12,130,000  
 

 

 
  Kentucky - 2.0%

 

 

Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District Revenue Bonds

 

       10,000,000          3.870     12/04/2023      10,000,000  
       32,500,000          3.900     01/24/2024      32,497,886  
              

 

 

 
                 42,497,886  
 

 

 
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Variable Rate Obligations – (continued)

 

  Louisiana - 3.3%

 

 

East Baton Rouge Parish IDB, Inc. VRDN RB for ExxonMobil Project Gulf Opportunity Zone Series 2011

 

  $      13,000,000          3.400 %(a)    12/01/2023    $      13,000,000  
 

Industrial Development Board of The Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Inc Revenue Bonds, Exxonmobile Project, Series 2010B, Gulf Opportunity Zone Bonds (La)

 

       1,630,000          3.400     12/01/2023      1,630,000  
 

Industrial Development Board of The Parish of East Baton Rouge. Louisiana, Inc Revenue Bonds, Exxonmobil Project, Series 2010A, Gulf Opportunity Zone Bonds (La)

 

       2,350,000          3.400     12/01/2023      2,350,000  
 

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue Bonds (Louisiana Children’S Medical Center Project) 2017B (La)

 

       7,000,000          3.300     12/07/2023      7,000,000  
 

Louisiana Public Facilities Authority VRDN RB for Air Products and Chemicals Project Series 2008 C

 

       26,900,000          3.250 (a)    12/01/2023      26,900,000  
 

State of Louisiana Gasoline and Fuels Tax Second Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds 2023 Series A, Series A-1 (La)

 

       12,360,000          3.200     12/01/2023      12,360,000  
 

State of Louisiana Gasoline And Fuels Tax Second Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds 2023 Series A-2 (La)

 

       5,460,000          3.200     12/01/2023      5,460,000  
              

 

 

 
                 68,700,000  
 

 

 
  Maryland - 0.4%

 

 

Montgomery County BANS CP Series 2010 A

 

       9,000,000          3.770     12/20/2023      9,000,000  
 

 

 
  Massachusetts - 4.2%

 

 

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Mass Sales Tax BANS CP Series B

 

       7,000,000          3.900     12/01/2023      7,000,000  
       5,000,000          3.850     12/13/2023      5,000,000  
 

Massachusetts Department Of Transportation Metropolitan Highway System Revenue Bonds (Senior) Variable Rate Demand Obligations, 2010 Series A-1 (Ma)

 

       6,700,000          3.310     12/07/2023      6,700,000  
 

Massachusetts Department of Transportation Metropolitan Highway System Revenue Refunding Bonds (Subordinated) Commonwealth Contract Assistance Secured Variable Rate Demand Obligations, 2022 Series A-3 (Ma)

 

       3,200,000          3.250     12/07/2023      3,200,000  
 

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Mass General Brigham, Inc. CP Series H-1

 

       17,090,000          3.550     12/05/2023      17,090,000  
 

Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Museum of Fine Arts Issue, Series A-1 (2007)

 

       16,950,000          3.450     12/01/2023      16,950,000  
 

Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency Variable Rate Rental Housing Development Bonds Mill Road Apartments Issue, Series 2018 (Non-Amt) (Floating Index Rate) (Ma)

 

       5,000,000          3.300     12/07/2023      5,000,000  
 

Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency VRDN RB Single Family Housing Refunding Series 200 (UBS AG, SPA)

 

       8,535,000          3.400 (a)    12/07/2023      8,535,000  

 

        

 

 

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


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Variable Rate Obligations – (continued)

 

  Massachusetts – (continued)

 

 

Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund Metropolitan Highway System Revenue Refunding VRDN Series A-1 (TD Bank N.A., SPA)

 

  $      20,700,000          3.370 %(a)    12/07/2023    $      20,700,000  
              

 

 

 
                 90,175,000  
 

 

 
  Michigan - 3.4%

 

 

Board Trustees Michigan State of university CP Series G

 

       16,163,000          3.800     01/09/2024      16,163,000  
 

Regents of The University of Michigan General Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A

 

       10,855,000          3.300     12/07/2023      10,855,000  
 

University of Michigan General Revenue CP Series B

 

       20,500,000          3.880     01/04/2024      20,500,000  
 

University of Michigan General Revenue CP Series L-1

 

       5,785,000          3.820     02/01/2024      5,785,000  
       17,500,000          3.880     02/01/2024      17,500,000  
              

 

 

 
                 70,803,000  
 

 

 
  Minnesota - 1.6%

 

 

County of Hennepin GO VRDN Refunding Series 2018 B (TD Bank N.A., SPA)

 

       4,670,000          3.300 (a)    12/07/2023      4,670,000  
 

Hennepin County General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017B (MN)

 

       20,000,000          3.400     12/07/2023      20,000,000  
 

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency VRDN Residential Housing Finance RB Refunding Series 2018 H (GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC)

 

       7,205,000          3.300 (a)    12/07/2023      7,205,000  
 

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency VRDN Residential Housing Finance RB Refunding Series 2019 D

 

       4,185,000          3.300 (a)    12/07/2023      4,185,000  
 

Rochester Health Care Facilities Mayo Clinic CP Series 2008 A

 

       200,000          3.250     12/07/2023      200,000  
              

 

 

 
                 36,260,000  
 

 

 
  Mississippi - 2.6%

 

 

Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Gulf Opportunity Zone Industrial Development Corporation (Chervron U.S.A. Inc. Project) Series 2009 A

 

       850,000          3.400     12/01/2023      850,000  
 

Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Gulf Opportunity Zone Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Chevron U S A Inc. Project) Series 2010 E Bonds (Ms)

 

       500,000          3.300     12/01/2023      500,000  
       425,000          3.400     12/01/2023      425,000  
       575,000          3.250     12/07/2023      575,000  
 

Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Gulf Opportunity Zone Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Project) (Ms)

 

       925,000          3.300     12/01/2023      925,000  
       2,900,000          3.400     12/01/2023      2,900,000  
 

Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Gulf Opportunity Zone Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Project), Series 2007A

 

       19,700,000          3.400     12/01/2023      19,700,000  
 

Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Gulf Opportunity Zone Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Project), Series 2010D

 

       7,750,000          3.250     12/07/2023      7,750,000  
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Variable Rate Obligations – (continued)

 

  Mississippi – (continued)

 

 

Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Gulf Opportunity Zone Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Project), Series 2010H

 

  $      7,700,000          3.300   12/01/2023    $        7,700,000  
 

Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Gulf Opportunity Zone Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Project), Series 2023

 

       9,400,000          3.400     12/01/2023      9,400,000  
 

Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Mississippi Business Finance Corporation Gulf Opportunity Zone Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Chevron Usa Inc. Project) $350,000,000 Series 2010 A – F Goldman Sachs’ Series: $40,000,000 Series 2010B

 

       4,295,000          3.300     12/07/2023      4,295,000  
              

 

 

 
                 55,020,000  
 

 

 
  Missouri - 3.6%

 

 

Curators of The University of Missouri Systems Facilities VRDN RB Refunding Series 2007 B

 

       1,800,000          3.150 (a)    12/07/2023      1,800,000  
 

Health And Educational Facilities Authority of The State Of Missouri Health Facilities Revenue Bonds (Ssm Health Care) (Mo)

 

       3,200,000          3.300     12/07/2023      3,200,000  
 

Health And Educational Facilities Authority of The State Of Missouri Revenue Bonds (Ascension Health Senior Credit Group) Series 2008C-4 And Series 2008C-5 (Mo)

 

       6,940,000          3.150     12/07/2023      6,940,000  
 

Missouri Development Finance Board Cultural Facilities VRDN RB for Nelson Gallery Foundation Series 2008 A (U.S. Bank N.A., SPA)

 

       40,875,000          3.250 (a)    12/01/2023      40,875,000  
 

Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority VRDN RB for BJC Healthcare Series 2008 D

 

       18,280,000          3.420 (a)    12/07/2023      18,280,000  
 

State Of Missouri Health And Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds (Ascension Health Credit Group) Series 2003C-2 (Mo)

 

       5,000,000          3.150     12/07/2023      5,000,000  
              

 

 

 
                 76,095,000  
 

 

 
  Multi-State - 0.5%

 

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Variable Rate Demand Certificates for Multi-Family Housing Series 2014-M031 Class A (FHLMC, LIQ)

 

       9,845,000          3.330 (b)    12/07/2023      9,845,000  
 

 

 
  Nebraska - 2.2%

 

 

Omaha Public Power District NEB Electric Revenue CP Series A

 

       4,000,000          3.650     12/04/2023      4,000,000  
       7,400,000          3.650     12/06/2023      7,400,000  
       9,950,000          3.850     12/15/2023      9,950,000  
       6,100,000          3.800     01/03/2024      6,100,000  
       15,000,000          4.000     01/05/2024      15,000,000  
       4,925,000          3.850     02/02/2024      4,925,000  
              

 

 

 
                 47,375,000  
 

 

 

 

        

 

 

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


INVESTOR TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Variable Rate Obligations – (continued)

 

  New York - 9.4%

 

 

City Of Rochester New York Bond Anticipation Notes, 2023 Series Ii (Ny)

 

  $      5,000,000          4.500   08/01/2024    $        5,035,433  
 

Long Island Power Authority Electric System General Revenue Bonds, Series 2023D

 

       47,310,000          3.280     12/07/2023      47,310,000  
 

New York City GO VRDN Series 2006 I Subseries I-8 (State Street Bank & Trust Co., SPA)

 

       200,000          3.220     12/01/2023      200,000  
 

New York City GO VRDN Series 2008 Subseries L-3

 

       6,660,000          3.400 (a)    12/01/2023      6,660,000  
 

New York City GO VRDN Series 2012 G Subseries G-6 (Mizuho Bank, Ltd., LOC)

 

       1,850,000          3.170 (a)    12/01/2023      1,850,000  
 

New York City GO VRDN Series 2017 A Subseries A-6 (JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., SPA)

 

       2,520,000          3.250 (a)    12/01/2023      2,520,000  
 

New York City Housing Development Corp. Multi-Family Housing VRDN RB for 90 Washington Street Series 2006 A

 

       380,000          3.150 (a)    12/07/2023      380,000  
 

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System VRDN Second General Resolution RB Series 2015 Subseries BB-4 (Barclays Bank PLC, SPA)

 

       1,700,000          3.250 (a)    12/01/2023      1,700,000  
 

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water and Sewer System Second General Resolution Revenue Bonds, Adjustable Rate Fiscal 2019 Series Bb (Ny)

 

       2,000,000          3.200     12/07/2023      2,000,000  
 

New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Water and Sewer System Second General Resolution Revenue Bonds, Adjustable Rate Fiscal 2021 Series Ee Subseries Ee-1 And Ee-2 (Ny)

 

       1,900,000          3.250     12/01/2023      1,900,000  
 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Tax-Exempt Subordinate Bonds (Adjustable Rate Bonds) Fiscal 2010 Subseries G-6

 

       1,225,000          3.250     12/01/2023      1,225,000  
 

New York City Trust for Cultural Resources VRDN RB Refunding for The New York Botanical Garden Series 2009 A (JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., LOC)

 

       9,865,000          3.300 (a)    12/07/2023      9,865,000  
 

New York State Dormitory Authority VRDO CP Series 2002 C

 

       14,300,000          3.650     03/05/2024      14,300,000  
 

New York State Dormitory Authority VRDO CP Series 2003 B

 

       3,885,000          3.050     12/07/2023      3,885,000  
 

New York State Housing Finance Agency 600 West 42Nd Street Housing Revenue Bonds 2009 Series A (Non-Amt) (NY)

 

       14,100,000          3.300     12/07/2023      14,100,000  
 

New York State Housing Finance Agency VRDN RB for 100 Maiden Lane Series 2004 A RMKT (FNMA, LIQ)(FNMA, LOC)

 

       9,000,000          3.250 (a)    12/07/2023      9,000,000  
 

New York State Housing Finance Agency VRDN Series 2009

 

       23,000,000          3.250 (a)    12/07/2023      23,000,000  
 

New York State Power Authority CP

 

       10,000,000          3.840     12/07/2023      10,000,000  
 

New York State Power Authority CP Series 2

 

       6,000,000          3.600     12/04/2023      6,000,000  
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Variable Rate Obligations – (continued)

 

  New York – (continued)

 

 

The City of New York General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal 2009 Series B Subseries B-3 Adjustable Rate Bonds

 

  $      260,000          3.310   12/07/2023    $           260,000  
 

The City of New York General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal 2012 Series A Subseries A-3 Adjustable Rate Bonds

 

       4,225,000          3.250     12/07/2023      4,225,000  
 

The City of New York General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal 2013 Series A Subseries A-4 Adjustable Rate Bonds

 

       23,000,000          3.200     12/07/2023      23,000,000  
 

The City of New York General Obligation Bonds, Fiscal 2018 Series B Subseries B-4

 

       7,525,000          3.250     12/01/2023      7,525,000  
              

 

 

 
                 195,940,433  
 

 

 
  North Carolina - 4.1%

 

 

Board Governors university CP

 

       11,000,000          3.850     12/12/2023      11,000,000  
       8,000,000          3.800     03/12/2024      8,000,000  
 

Board of Governors of The University Of North Carolina University Of North Carolina Hospitals At Chapel Hill Revenue Bonds, Series 2001B

 

       1,100,000          3.000     12/07/2023      1,100,000  
 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (The) VRDN Series 2018 F

 

       31,450,000          3.380     12/07/2023      31,450,000  
 

City of Raleigh VRDN COP for Downtown Improvement Project Series 2004 A (Wells Fargo Bank N.A. SPA)

 

       34,000,000          3.320 (a)    12/07/2023      34,000,000  
              

 

 

 
                 85,550,000  
 

 

 
  Ohio - 6.5%

 

 

City of Columbia Waterworks & Sewer System VRDN RB Series 2006-1(OH)

 

       5,785,000          3.100 (a)    12/07/2023      5,785,000  
 

City of Columbia Waterworks & Sewer System VRDN RB Series 2008B (OH)

 

       13,915,000          3.100 (a)    12/07/2023      13,915,000  
 

Ohio State Adjustable rate Bonds

 

       315,000          3.300     12/07/2023      315,000  
 

Ohio State Adjustable rate Bonds Series 2005A (Oh)

 

       7,785,000          3.100     12/07/2023      7,785,000  
 

Ohio State Water Development Authority Water Development Revenue Bonds CP (OH)

 

       5,000,000          3.750     02/01/2024      5,000,000  
       15,000,000          3.780     03/01/2024      15,000,000  
 

Ohio Water Development Authority State Of Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Revenue Bonds Series 2016A (Oh)

 

       10,600,000          3.250     12/07/2023      10,600,000  
 

State of Ohio (Treasurer of State) Capital Facilities Lease- Appropriation Variable Rate Bonds, Series 2020B (Parks And Recreation Improvement Fund Projects)

 

       22,665,000          3.250     12/07/2023      22,665,000  
 

State of Ohio Capital Facilities Lease Appropriation VRDN for Adult Correctional Building Series 2021 B

 

       10,000,000          3.250 (a)    12/07/2023      10,000,000  
 

The Ohio State University Variable Rate Demand General Receipts Bonds (Multiyear Debt Issuance Program Ii) Series 2023 A

 

       24,810,000          3.200     12/07/2023      24,810,000  

 

        

 

 

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


INVESTOR TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Variable Rate Obligations – (continued)

 

  Ohio – (continued)

 

 

The Ohio State University Variable Rate Demand General Receipts Bonds (Multiyear Debt Issuance Program Ii) Series 2023 D2

 

  $      10,000,000          3.200   12/07/2023    $      10,000,000  
       10,000,000          3.240     12/07/2023      10,000,000  
              

 

 

 
                 135,875,000  
 

 

 
  Oregon - 0.3%

 

 

Oregon Department of Transportation Highway User Tax Revenue CP Series A-2

 

       5,511,000          3.850     12/12/2023      5,511,000  
 

 

 
  Pennsylvania - 0.6%

 

 

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2023-141B (Non-Amt) (Variable Rate) (Social Bonds)

 

       9,000,000          3.300     12/07/2023      9,000,000  
 

Washington County Authority Revenue Variable Reference Revenue Bonds University Of Pennsylvania 2004 (Pa)

 

       3,830,000          3.130     12/07/2023      3,830,000  
              

 

 

 
                 12,830,000  
 

 

 
  South Carolina - 0.9%

 

 

City of Columbia Waterworks & Sewer System VRDN RB Series 2009 (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., LOC)

 

       9,230,000          3.300 (a)    12/07/2023      9,230,000  
 

South Carolina Association of Governmental Organizations (Scago) Certificates Of Participation, Series 2023B (Sc) (SCSDE)

 

       10,000,000          5.000     03/01/2024      10,034,378  
              

 

 

 
                 19,264,378  
 

 

 
  Tennessee - 0.6%

 

 

Metropolitan Government Nashville and Davidson County Tennessee H&E Facailities Revenue Bonds CP

 

       12,500,000          3.600     02/07/2024      12,500,000  
 

 

 
  Texas - 18.0%

 

 

Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System CP Series B

 

       673,000          3.600     12/05/2023      673,000  
       16,460,000          3.750     02/02/2024      16,460,000  
 

City of Austin, Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax VRDN RB Refunding Subordinate Lien Series 2008 B (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., LOC)

 

       14,845,000          3.420 (a)    12/07/2023      14,845,000  
 

City of El Paso Texas Water & Sewer System CP Series A

 

       13,000,000          3.800     01/09/2024      13,000,000  
 

City of Houston Combined Utility System VRDN First Lien Refunding RB Series 2004 B-6 (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., LOC)

 

       1,900,000          3.360 (a)    12/07/2023      1,900,000  
 

City of Houston Combined Utility System VRDN First Lien Refunding RB Series 2018 C (Barclays Bank PLC, LOC)

 

       2,600,000          3.390 (a)    12/07/2023      2,600,000  
 

Dallas Independent School District Series IA

 

       10,000,000          3.700     02/15/2024      10,000,000  
 

Dallas Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Series F-1

 

       6,825,000          3.800     01/04/2024      6,825,000  
 

Harris County CP Series D-2

 

       4,450,000          3.900     12/07/2023      4,450,000  
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Variable Rate Obligations – (continued)

 

  Texas – (continued)

 

 

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. VRDN RB Memorial Hermann Health System Series 2019 F

 

  $      500,000          3.360 %(a)    12/07/2023    $           500,000  
 

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Hospital Revenue Bonds (Memorial Hermann Health System) Series 2014C

 

       22,000,000          3.150     12/07/2023      22,000,000  
 

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Revenue Bonds Series C-1

 

       45,000,000          3.200     12/01/2023      45,000,000  
       1,980,000          3.900     12/07/2023      1,980,000  
 

Harris County Texas Industrial Devlopment Corp Pollution Cultural Revenue Pollution Cultural Revenue Bonds Exxon Corp 1984B (TX)

 

       17,500,000          3.400     12/01/2023      17,500,000  
 

Houston Texas CP Series B-1

 

       10,000,000          3.800     12/04/2023      10,000,000  
 

Houston Texas CP Series B-6

 

       20,000,000          3.850     12/05/2023      20,000,000  
       20,000,000          3.750     12/20/2023      20,000,000  
 

Lower Neches Valley Authority Industrial Development Corporation (Texas) Revenue Bonds (Exxonmobil Project) Series 2012 (Tx)

 

       2,350,000          3.250     12/01/2023      2,350,000  
 

San Antonio Water System CP Series A-2 Subseries A-1 JPMorgan

 

       35,000,000          3.650     12/05/2023      35,000,000  
       2,000,000          3.950     03/05/2024      2,000,000  
 

San Antonio Water System Electricity & Gas Revenue Series A

 

       5,000,000          3.700     01/26/2024      5,000,000  
       15,000,000          4.050     03/27/2024      15,000,000  
 

State of Texas Veterans Bonds, Series 2011 C (Non-Amt) (Tx)

 

       2,000,000          3.300     12/07/2023      2,000,000  
 

State of Texas Veterans Bonds, Series 2016

 

       900,000          3.340     12/07/2023      900,000  
 

State of Texas Veterans Bonds, Series 2019 (Tx)

 

       10,450,000          3.250     12/07/2023      10,450,000  
 

State of Texas Veterans Land Board VRDN Series 2022

 

       200,000          3.350 (a)    12/07/2023      200,000  
 

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Texas Health Resources System Revenue Bonds Series 2008A

 

       1,500,000          3.320     12/07/2023      1,500,000  
 

Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Texas Health Resources System Revenue Bonds Series 2012B

 

       3,000,000          3.320     12/07/2023      3,000,000  
 

Tarrant County Health Facilities Development Corporation Hospital Revenue Bonds (Cook Children’S Medical Center Project) Series 2010B

 

       29,340,000          3.150     12/07/2023      29,340,000  
 

Texas Transportation Commission State of Texas Highway Improvement General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014

 

       25,500,000          4.000     04/01/2024      25,571,136  
 

The University of Texas System CP Series A

 

       5,000,000          3.650     12/06/2023      5,000,000  
       24,500,000          3.800     02/02/2024      24,500,000  
 

University of North Texas Revenue Financing System CP Series 2008 B

 

       1,300,000          3.320     12/07/2023      1,300,000  

 

        

 

 

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


INVESTOR TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Variable Rate Obligations – (continued)

 

  Texas – (continued)

 

 

University of North Texas Revenue Financing System CP Series A

 

  $      14,900,000          3.950   01/17/2024    $      14,900,000  
              

 

 

 
                 385,744,136  
 

 

 
  Utah - 1.3%

 

 

Utah Water Finance Agency VRDN Program RB Series B-2 (JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., SPA)

 

       26,300,000          3.400 (a)    12/07/2023      26,300,000  
 

Utah Water Finance Agency VRDN Tender Option RB Series B-1 (JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., SPA)

 

       1,700,000          3.400 (a)    12/07/2023      1,700,000  
              

 

 

 
                 28,000,000  
 

 

 
  Virginia - 0.4%

 

 

Economic Development Authority Of The City Of Norfolk Hospital Facilities Revenue And Refunding Bonds (Sentara Healthcare), Series 2016B (Va)

 

       4,000,000          3.250     12/07/2023      4,000,000  
 

Virginia College Building Authority Educational Facilities Revenue Series 2004-University Of Richmond Project (Va)

 

       2,345,000          3.250     12/07/2023      2,345,000  
 

Virginia College Building Authority Variable Rate Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds (University Of Richmond Project) Series 2006 (Va)

 

       2,000,000          3.250     12/01/2023      2,000,000  
              

 

 

 
                 8,345,000  
 

 

 
  Washington - 3.3%

 

 

King County Sewer System CP Series A

 

       20,000,000          3.800     01/22/2024      20,000,000  
 

King County Washington Sewer System CP Series A

 

       5,000,000          3.800     01/29/2024      5,000,000  
 

Port of Tacoma Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds, 2008B (Non-Amt) (Wa)

 

       3,205,000          3.300     12/07/2023      3,205,000  
 

The City of Seattle, Washington Municipal Light and Power Refunding Revenue Bonds, 2023B (Variable Rate Demand Bonds) (Wa)

 

       32,500,000          3.480     12/01/2023      32,500,000  
 

University of Washington CP Series A

 

       11,000,000          3.800     01/04/2024      11,000,000  
 

Washington State Housing Finance Commission Variable Rate Demand Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Interurban Senior Living Apartments Project), Series 2012 (Wa)

 

       200,000          3.370     12/07/2023      200,000  
              

 

 

 
                 71,905,000  
 

 

 
  Wisconsin - 2.6%

 

 

Public Finance Authority Health Care System Revenue Refunding Bonds (Cone Health) 2023

 

       20,000,000          3.410     12/07/2023      20,000,000  
 

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority Variable Rate Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A (Froedtert Health, Inc. Obligated Group)

 

       28,110,000          3.350     12/01/2023      28,110,000  
   

Principal

Amount

      

Interest

Rate

   

Maturity

Date

   Value  
  Variable Rate Obligations – (continued)

 

  Wisconsin – (continued)

 

 

Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority Variable Rate Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2021B (Froedtert Health, Inc. Obligated Group)

 

  $      8,400,000          3.250   12/07/2023    $        8,400,000  
              

 

 

 
                 56,510,000  
 

 

 
  Wyoming - 0.0%

 

 

Lincoln County, Wyoming Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Exxonmobile Project, Series 2014 (Non-Amt) (Wy)

 

       200,000          3.400     12/01/2023      200,000  
 

 

 
 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS

(Cost $2,049,938,227)

     2,049,938,227  
 

 

 
 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 96.2%

(Cost $2,049,938,227)

   $ 2,049,938,227  
 

 

 
 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS
OF LIABILITIES - 3.8%

     80,478,782  
 

 

 
  NET ASSETS - 100.0%    $   2,130,417,009  
 

 

 

 

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

 

(a)   Variable Rate Demand Instruments – rate shown is that which is in effect on November 30, 2023. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions.
(b)   Exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.
Interest rates represent either the stated coupon rate, annualized yield on date of purchase for discounted securities, or, for floating rate securities, the current reset rate, which is based upon current interest rate indices.
Maturity dates represent either the final legal maturity date on the security, the demand date for puttable securities, the date of the next interest rate reset for variable rate securities, or the prerefunded date for those types of securities.
Security ratings disclosed, if any, are issued by either Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s Investor Service or Fitch and are unaudited. A brief description of the ratings is available in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:
AMT    -  Alternative Minimum Tax (subject to)
BANS    -  Bond Anticipation Notes

 

        

 

 

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


INVESTOR TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Schedule of Investments (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

 

Investment Abbreviations: (continued)
CP    -  Commercial Paper
FHLB    -  Insured by Federal Home Loan Bank
FHLMC    -  Insured by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
FNMA    -  Insured by Federal National Mortgage Association
GNMA    -  Insured by Government National Mortgage Association
GO    -  General Obligation
IDA    -  Industrial Development Agency
IDB    -  Industrial Development Board
LIQ    -  Liquidity Agreement
LOC    -  Letter of Credit
PCRB    -  Pollution Control Revenue Bond
RB    -  Revenue Bond
RMKT    -  Remarketed
SCSDE    -  South Carolina State Department of Education
SPA    -  Stand-by Purchase Agreement
VRDN    -  Variable Rate Demand Notes

 

    

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS FUNDS — INVESTOR FUNDS

    

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

JOINT REPURCHASE AGREEMENT ACCOUNT III— At November 30, 2023, the Investor Money Market Fund had undivided interests in the Joint Repurchase Agreement Account III with a maturity date of December 1, 2023, as follows:

 

Fund    Principal Amount      Maturity Value     

Collateral Value

Allocation

 

 

 

Investor Money Market

     $148,000,000        $148,021,853        $152,136,390  

 

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS— At November 30, 2023, the Principal Amounts of the Investor Money Market Fund’s interest in the Joint Repurchase Agreement Account III were as follows:

 

Counterparty    Interest Rate      Investor Money Market                                                                      

 

    

ABN Amro Bank N.V.

     5.310%        $24,666,667      

 

    

Bank of America, N.A.

     5.320           24,666,667      

 

    

Bank of Montreal

     5.320           12,333,333      

 

    

BofA Securities, Inc.

     5.320           24,666,667      

 

    

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

     5.320           22,200,000      

 

    

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

     5.310           39,466,666      

 

    

Total

        $148,000,000      

 

    

At November 30, 2023, the Joint Repurchase Agreement Account III was fully collateralized by:

 

Issuer    Interest Rate      Maturity Dates      

 

 

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     4.000% to 6.080%        04/28/33 to 09/26/33   

 

 

Federal Home Loan Bank

     4.080 to 4.250        05/25/33 to 10/19/38   

 

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     2.000 to 7.000        02/01/34 to 12/01/53   

 

 

Federal National Mortgage Association

     2.000 to 6.000        08/01/33 to 04/01/53   

 

 

Government National Mortgage Association

     1.500 to 7.500        02/20/28 to 11/20/53   

 

 

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     3.875        05/15/43   

 

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

     0.375 to 4.375        08/15/26 to 08/31/28   

 

 

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS FUNDS - INVESTOR FUNDS

    

    

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

         Investor Money Market
Fund
  Investor Tax-Exempt
Money Market Fund
   
     Assets:       
 

Investments, at value (cost  $6,370,303,686 and  $2,049,938,227, respectively)

    $ 6,370,303,686      $ 2,049,938,227    
 

Repurchase agreements, at value (Cost  $2,168,800,000 and  $–, respectively)

     2,168,800,000          
 

Cash

     65,852,115       2,495,433    
 

Receivables:

      
 

Fund shares sold

     46,154,487       1,469,324    
 

Interest

     25,132,512       10,676,941    
 

Investments sold

     6,984,083       73,459,787    
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

     115,694       71,292    
 

Other assets

     428,412       247,235    
    

 

 

 

Total assets

     8,683,770,989       2,138,358,239    
    

 

 

        
  Liabilities:       
 

Payables:

      
 

Investments purchased

     131,846,447       2,355,572    
 

Fund shares redeemed

     68,904,278       557,634    
 

Dividend distribution

     1,172,647       4,631,062    
 

Management fees

     1,115,817       281,864    
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

     542,805       32,886    
 

Accrued expenses

     172,900       82,212    
    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     203,754,894       7,941,230    
    

 

 

  Net Assets:       
 

Paid-in Capital

     8,479,928,688       2,130,402,778    
 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     87,407       14,231    
    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

    $ 8,480,016,095      $ 2,130,417,009    
        
                          
   

Net Assets:

        
   

Class A Shares

    $ 1,728,037,186      $ 49,347,666      
   

Class C Shares

     10,888         9,262      
   

Class D Shares

     6,123,759            
   

Class I Shares

     6,386,610,454       2,077,492,579        
   

Capital Shares

           1,069      
   

Service Shares

     35,860,838       238,932      
   

Preferred Shares

           255,021      
   

Select Shares

           1,077      
   

Administration Shares

     297,597,087       3,068,711      
   

Cash Management Shares

     25,775,883       1,633      
   

Premier Shares

           1,059      
   

Total Net Assets

    $ 8,480,016,095      $ 2,130,417,009      
   

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

        
   

Class A Shares

     1,728,074,735       49,346,798      
   

Class C Shares

     10,888       9,262      
   

Class D Shares

     6,123,886            
   

Class I Shares

     6,386,747,550       2,077,455,995      
   

Capital Shares

           1,069      
   

Service Shares

     35,861,612       238,927      
   

Preferred Shares

           255,017      
   

Select Shares

           1,077      
   

Administration Shares

     297,603,419       3,068,657      
   

Cash Management Shares

     25,776,468       1,633      
   

Premier Shares

           1,059      
   

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:

    $ 1.00      $ 1.00      

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS FUNDS - INVESTOR FUNDS

    

    

Statements of Operations

 

For the Year Ended November 30, 2023

    

 

    

         Investor Money
Market Fund
    Investor Tax-Exempt
Money Market Fund
     
     Investment Income:       
 

Interest income

   $     392,754,435     $ 66,330,319    
 

 

        
  Expenses:       
 

Fund-Level Expenses:

      
 

Management fees

     12,185,765       3,324,820    
 

Registration fees

     848,489       191,032    
 

Transfer Agency fees

     761,679       207,820    
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

     319,040       42,507    
 

Printing and postage fees

     115,711       47,232    
 

Professional fees

     115,313       155,739    
 

Trustee fees

     34,358       20,000    
 

Other

     103,741       48,581    
 

 

 

Subtotal

     14,484,096       4,037,731    
 

Class Specific Expenses:

      
 

Distribution and Service fees - Class A Shares

     2,823,020       93,254    
 

Administration Share fees

     588,225       23,628    
 

Service Share fees

     247,775       2,076    
 

Cash Management Share fees

     179,024       8    
 

Distribution fees - Cash Management Shares

     107,424       4    
 

Distribution fees - Class C Shares

     190       163    
 

Resource Share fees

     34       2    
 

Preferred Share fees

           359    
 

Premier Share fees

           4    
 

 

 

Total expenses

     18,429,788       4,157,229    
 

 

 

Less - expense reductions

     (416,108     (211,103 )     
 

 

 

Net expenses

     18,013,680       3,946,126    
 

 

 

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

   $ 374,740,755     $ 62,384,193    
 

 

        
 

 

 

Net realized gain from investment transactions

     415,037       12,447    
 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ 375,155,792     $ 62,396,640    
 

 

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS FUNDS — INVESTOR FUNDS

    

    

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

         Investor Money Market Fund

 

    Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund

 

     
        

For the Fiscal

Year Ended

  November 30, 2023  

   

For the Fiscal

Year Ended

  November 30, 2022  

   

For the Fiscal

Year Ended

  November 30, 2023  

   

For the Fiscal

Year Ended

  November 30, 2022  

     
     From operations:           
 

Net investment income

   $ 374,740,755     $ 56,259,369     $ 62,384,193     $ 15,882,509    
 

Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions

     415,037       (329,369     12,447       1,825    
 

 

  Net increase in net assets resulting from operations      375,155,792       55,930,000       62,396,640       15,884,334    
 

 

            
  Distributions to shareholders:           
 

From distributable earnings:

          
 

Class A Shares

     (54,372,461     (3,203,361     (1,043,008     (106,377  
 

Class C Shares

     (736     (266     (319     (23  
 

Class D Shares

     (201,929                    
 

Class I Shares

     (305,506,481     (50,850,389     (61,074,264     (15,652,308  
 

Capital Shares

                 (34     (9  
 

Service Shares

     (2,182,569     (480,687     (9,834     (3,591  
 

Preferred Shares

                 (10,194     (1,379  
 

Select Shares

                 (35     (9  
 

Administration Shares

     (11,231,011     (1,242,919     (246,417     (118,779  
 

Cash Management Shares

     (1,460,845     (262,061     (41     (20  
 

Premier Shares

                 (30     (7  
 

Resource Shares

     (273     (98     (17     (7  
 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

     (374,956,305     (56,039,781     (62,384,193     (15,882,509  
 

 

            
  From share transactions:           
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

     11,273,396,347       7,415,513,871       2,819,004,130       2,654,190,941    
 

Proceeds received in connection with merger

           256,992,995             368,765,885    
 

Reinvestment of distributions

     358,658,224       51,119,742       11,541,497       2,027,423    
 

Cost of shares redeemed

     (8,876,179,028     (3,705,151,369     (2,790,135,480     (2,504,825,606  
 

 

  Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions      2,755,875,543       4,018,475,239       40,410,147       520,158,643    
 

 

 

TOTAL INCREASE

     2,756,075,030       4,018,365,458       40,422,594       520,160,468    
 

 

            
  Net Assets:           
 

Beginning of year

     5,723,941,065       1,705,575,607       2,089,994,415       1,569,833,947    
 

 

 

End of year

   $ 8,480,016,095     $ 5,723,941,065     $ 2,130,417,009     $ 2,089,994,415    
 

 

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTOR MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Financial Highlights

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

    

 

    

        Investor Money Market Fund
        Class A Shares
       

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

      0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.009       0.021     
 

Net realized gain (loss)

      (0.001 )       (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001       (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

      0.047       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.010       0.021     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.047 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.010 )       (0.021)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.047 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.010 )       (0.021)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

      4.80 %       1.17 %       0.03 %       %(e)       0.98 %       2.14%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $     1,728,037     $        442,390     $        140,297     $        221,008     $        249,228     $        169,451     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.43 %       0.38 %       0.12 %       0.24 %(f)       0.42 %       0.43%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      0.44 %       0.45 %       0.45 %       0.47 %(f)       0.46 %       0.46%  
 

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

      4.81 %       1.69 %       (0.01 )%       (0.08 )%(f)       0.88 %       2.12%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

    

 

    

        Investor Money Market Fund
        Class C Shares
       

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

        2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                        
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

      0.039       0.007       (b)        (b)        0.003       0.014     
 

Net realized gain

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        0.002       (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

      0.039       0.007       (b)        (b)        0.005       0.014     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

      (0.039 )       (0.007 )       (b)        (b)        (0.005 )       (0.014)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

      (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

      (0.039 )       (0.007 )       (b)        (b)        (0.005 )       (0.014)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

    $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

      4.02 %       0.74 %       0.03 %       %(e)       0.46 %       1.38%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

    $                 11     $                 34     $                   39     $                 39     $                 53     $                 10     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      1.18 %       0.79 %       0.12 %       0.24 %(f)       0.79 %       1.18%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

      1.19 %       1.20 %       1.20 %       1.22 %(f)       1.21 %       1.21%  
 

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

      3.87 %       0.62 %       (0.01 )%       (0.08 )%(f)       0.24 %       1.38%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTOR MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

         Investor Money Market Fund
         Class I Shares
        

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                         
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

       0.050       0.013       (b)        (b)        0.011       0.024     
 

Net realized gain (loss)

       (0.001 )       (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001       (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

       0.049       0.013       (b)        (b)        0.012       0.024     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.049 )       (0.013 )       (b)        (b)        (0.012 )       (0.024)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

       (b)              (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

       (0.049 )       (0.013 )       (b)        (b)        (0.012 )       (0.024)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

       5.06 %       1.35 %       0.04 %       0.02 %       1.22 %       2.40%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

     $     6,386,610     $     5,066,681     $     1,400,101     $     1,527,628     $     2,025,657     $     1,316,874     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.18 %       0.18 %       0.12 %       0.18 %(e)       0.18 %       0.18%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       0.19 %       0.20 %       0.20 %       0.22 %(e)       0.21 %       0.21%  
 

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

       4.95 %       1.93 %       %(f)       (0.02 )%(e)       1.11 %       2.37%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Annualized.

  (f)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTOR MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

         Investor Money Market Fund
         Service Shares
        

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                         
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

       0.044       0.010       (b)        (b)        0.006       0.018     
 

Net realized gain

       (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        0.002       0.001     
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

       0.044       0.010       (b)        (b)        0.008       0.019     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.044 )       (0.010 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )       (0.019)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

       (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

       (0.044 )       (0.010 )       (b)        (b)        (0.008 )       (0.019)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

       4.54 %       1.00 %       0.03 %       %(e)       0.78 %       1.89%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

     $          35,861     $          49,040     $          63,427     $          50,167     $          56,453     $          30,615     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.68 %       0.54 %       0.12 %       0.24 %(f)       0.62 %       0.68%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       0.69 %       0.70 %       0.70 %       0.72 %(f)       0.71 %       0.71%  
 

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

       4.40 %       1.14 %       (0.01 )%       (0.08 )%(f)       0.62 %       1.75%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTOR MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

         Investor Money Market Fund
         Administration Shares
        

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                         
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

       0.048       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.009       0.021     
 

Net realized gain (loss)

       (0.001 )       (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001       (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

       0.047       0.012       (b)        (b)        0.010       0.021     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.047 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.010 )       (0.021)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

       (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

       (0.047 )       (0.012 )       (b)        (b)        (0.010 )       (0.021)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

       4.80 %       1.17 %       0.03 %       %(e)       0.98 %       2.14%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

     $        297,597     $        130,172     $          40,662     $          31,792     $          33,860     $          31,188     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.43 %       0.39 %       0.12 %       0.24 %(f)       0.42 %       0.43%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       0.44 %       0.45 %       0.45 %       0.47 %(f)       0.46 %       0.46%  
 

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

       4.77 %       1.64 %       (0.01 )%       (0.08 )%(f)       0.90 %       2.12%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTOR MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

         Investor Money Market Fund
         Cash Management Shares
        

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                         
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

       0.041       0.008       (b)        (b)        0.004       0.016     
 

Net realized gain

       (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        0.002       (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

       0.041       0.008       (b)        (b)        0.006       0.016     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.041 )       (0.008 )       (b)        (b)        (0.006 )       (0.016)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

       (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

       (0.041 )       (0.008 )       (b)        (b)        (0.006 )       (0.016)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

       4.22 %       0.83 %       0.03 %       %(e)       0.58 %       1.58%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

     $          25,776     $          35,614     $          61,039     $          49,812     $          52,017     $          21,414     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.98 %       0.61 %       0.12 %       0.24 %(f)       0.76 %       0.98%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       0.99 %       1.00 %       1.00 %       1.02 %(f)       1.01 %       1.01%  
 

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

       4.08 %       0.75 %       %(e)       (0.08 )%(f)       0.38 %       1.60%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTOR MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout The Period

    

 

    

         Investor Money
Market Fund
         Class D Shares
         Period Ended
November 30, 2023(a)
     Per Share Data   
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

       $             1.00      
 

 

 

Net investment income(b)

   0.043      
 

Net realized loss

   (0.001)     
 

 

 

Total from investment operations

   0.042      
 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

   (0.042)     
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

   (c)   
 

 

 

Total distributions(d)

   (0.042)     
 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

       $             1.00      
 

 

 

Total Return(e)

   4.30%   
 

 

 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

       $           6,124      
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

   0.18%(f)
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

   0.19%(f)
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   5.17%(f)
 

 

 

  (a)

Commenced operations on January 31, 2023.

  (b)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (c)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (d)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (e)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTOR TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

         Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
         Class A Shares
        

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                         
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

       0.028       0.006       (b)        (b)        0.005       0.012     
 

Net realized gain

             (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001       (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

       0.028       0.006       (b)        (b)        0.006       0.012     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.028 )       (0.006 )       (b)        (b)        (0.006 )       (0.012)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (b)                    (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

       (0.028 )       (0.006 )       (b)        (b)        (0.006 )       (0.012)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

       2.80 %       0.58 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.55 %       1.16%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

     $          49,348     $          21,573     $            8,728     $          10,756     $          16,678     $          14,846     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.43 %       0.36 %       0.04 %       0.13 %(f)       0.36 %       0.43%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       0.44 %       0.46 %       0.45 %       0.48 %(f)       0.45 %       0.45%  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       2.80 %       0.78 %       0.01 %       0.01 %(f)       0.42 %       1.11%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTOR TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

         Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
         Class C Shares
        

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                         
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

       0.020       0.003                   0.001       0.004     
 

Net realized gain

             (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

       0.020       0.003       (b)        (b)        0.001       0.004     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.020 )       (0.003 )             (b)        (0.001 )       (0.004)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (b)                    (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

       (0.020 )       (0.003 )       (b)        (b)        (0.001 )       (0.004)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

       2.04 %       0.25 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.12 %       0.41%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

     $                   9     $                   9     $                   9     $                 29     $                 29     $                   9     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.18 %       0.66 %       0.04 %       0.13 %(f)       0.55 %       1.19%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       1.19 %       1.21 %       1.20 %       1.23 %(f)       1.20 %       1.20%  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.96 %       0.25 %       %(e)       0.01 %(f)       0.14 %       0.39%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

         Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
         Class I Shares
        

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                         
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

       0.030       0.008       (b)        (b)        0.007       0.014     
 

Net realized gain

             (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

       0.030       0.008       (b)        (b)        0.007       0.014     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.030 )       (0.008 )       (b)        (b)        (0.007 )       (0.014)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (b)                    (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

       (0.030 )       (0.008 )       (b)        (b)        (0.007 )       (0.014)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

       3.06 %       0.76 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.75 %       1.42%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

     $     2,077,493     $     2,046,960     $     1,559,836     $     1,361,639     $     1,511,106     $     1,444,641     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.18 %       0.16 %       0.04 %       0.13 %(f)       0.18 %       0.18%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       0.19 %       0.21 %       0.20 %       0.23 %(f)       0.20 %       0.20%  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       3.01 %       0.80 %       0.01 %       0.01 %(f)       0.73 %       1.40%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTOR TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

         Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
         Capital Shares
        

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                         
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

       0.033       0.009             0.001       0.010       0.017     
 

Net realized gain

             (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

       0.033       0.009       (b)        0.001       0.010       0.017     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.033 )       (0.009 )       (b)        (0.001 )       (0.010 )       (0.017)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (b)                    (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

       (0.033 )       (0.009 )       (b)        (0.001 )       (0.010 )       (0.017)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

       2.90 %       0.65 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.62 %       1.27%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

     $                   1     $                   1     $                   1     $                   1     $                   1     $                   1     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.33 %       0.16 %       0.04 %       0.13 %(f)       0.18 %       0.18%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       0.34 %       0.21 %       0.20 %       0.38 %(f)       0.35 %       0.35%  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       3.28 %       0.86 %       0.03 %       0.35 %(f)       0.99 %       1.69%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   37


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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

         Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
         Service Shares
        

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                         
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

       0.024       0.004       (b)        (b)        0.005       0.009     
 

Net realized loss

             (b)        (b)        (b)        (0.001 )       (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

       0.024       0.004       (b)        (b)        0.004       0.009     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.024 )       (0.004 )       (b)        (b)        (0.004 )       (0.009)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (b)                    (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

       (0.024 )       (0.004 )       (b)        (b)        (0.004 )       (0.009)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

       2.55 %       0.44 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.39 %       0.91%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

     $               239     $               821     $               833     $               820     $               818     $            2,102     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.68 %       0.48 %       0.04 %       0.13 %(f)       0.56 %       0.68%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       0.69 %       0.71 %       0.70 %       0.73 %(f)       0.70 %       0.70%  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       2.37 %       0.44 %       0.01 %       0.01 %(f)       0.45 %       0.91%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTOR TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

         Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
         Preferred Shares
        

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                         
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 1.00     $ (1.00 )     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

       0.028       0.007       (b)        (b)        0.005       0.013     
 

Net realized gain

             (b)        (b)        (b)        0.002       (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

       0.028       0.007       (b)        (b)        0.007       0.013     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.028 )       (0.007 )       (b)        (b)        (0.007 )       (0.013)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (b)                    (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

       (0.028 )       (0.007 )       (b)        (b)        (0.007 )       (0.013)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

       2.96 %       0.68 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.66 %       1.32%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

     $               255     $               603     $               109     $               278     $                 91     $                 61     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.28 %       0.24 %       0.04 %       0.13 %(f)       0.26 %       0.28%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       0.29 %       0.31 %       0.30 %       0.33 %(f)       0.30 %       0.30%  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       2.84 %       1.01 %       0.01 %       0.01 %(f)       0.45 %       1.31%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   39


GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTOR TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

         Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
         Select Shares
        

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                         
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

       0.033       0.009             0.001       0.010       0.016     
 

Net realized gain

             (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

       0.033       0.009       (b)        0.001       0.010       0.016     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.033 )       (0.009 )       (b)        (0.001 )       (0.010 )       (0.016)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (b)                    (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

       (0.033 )       (0.009 )       (b)        (0.001 )       (0.010 )       (0.016)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

       3.03 %       0.74 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.72 %       1.39%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

     $                   1     $                   1     $                   1     $                   1     $                   1     $                   1     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.21 %       0.16 %       0.04 %       0.13 %(f)       0.18 %       0.18%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       0.22 %       0.21 %       0.20 %       0.26 %(f)       0.23 %       0.23%  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       3.27 %       0.85 %       0.03 %       0.35 %(f)       0.97 %       1.50%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTOR TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

         Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
         Administration Shares
        

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                         
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

       0.026       0.006       (b)        (b)        0.006       0.012     
 

Net realized gain

             (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)        (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

       0.026       0.006       (b)        (b)        0.006       0.012     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.026 )       (0.006 )       (b)        (b)        (0.006 )       (0.012)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (b)                    (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

       (0.026 )       (0.006 )       (b)        (b)        (0.006 )       (0.012)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

       2.80 %       0.58 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.55 %       1.16%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

     $            3,069     $          20,022     $               314     $               305     $               305     $               298     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.43 %       0.38 %       0.04 %       0.13 %(f)       0.37 %       0.43%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       0.44 %       0.46 %       0.45 %       0.48 %(f)       0.45 %       0.45%  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       2.61 %       0.70 %       0.01 %       0.01 %(f)       0.55 %       1.18%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   41


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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

         Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
         Cash Management Shares
        

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                         
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

       0.024       0.005             0.001       0.004       0.010     
 

Net realized gain

             (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001       (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

       0.024       0.005       (b)        0.001       0.005       0.010     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.024 )       (0.005 )       (b)        (0.001 )       (0.005 )       (0.010)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (b)                    (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

       (0.024 )       (0.005 )       (b)        (0.001 )       (0.005 )       (0.010)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

       2.24 %       0.31 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.22 %       0.61%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

     $                   2     $                   2     $                   1     $                   1     $                   1     $                   1     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.98 %       0.75 %       0.04 %       0.13 %(f)       0.66 %       0.90%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       0.99 %       1.01 %       0.92 %       1.03 %(f)       1.00 %       1.00%  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       2.36 %       0.89 %       0.03 %       0.36 %(f)       0.54 %       0.96%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTOR TAX-EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND

    

    

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

    

 

    

         Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund
         Premier Shares
        

Year Ended November 30,

 

 

For the

Period Ended
November 30, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

 

         2023   2022   2021   2020   2019
     Per Share Data                         
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Net investment income(a)

       0.029       0.007             0.001       0.007       0.013     
 

Net realized gain

             (b)        (b)        (b)        0.001       (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total from investment operations

       0.029       0.007       (b)        0.001       0.008       0.013     
 

 

 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

       (0.029 )       (0.007 )       (b)        (0.001 )       (0.008 )       (0.013)    
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                   (b)                    (b)  
 

 

 
 

Total distributions(c)

       (0.029 )       (0.007 )       (b)        (0.001 )       (0.008 )       (0.013)    
 

 

 
 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     
 

 

 
 

Total Return(d)

       2.70 %       0.52 %       0.01 %       %(e)       0.49 %       1.06%  
 

 

 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000’s)

     $                   1     $                   1     $                   1     $                   1     $                   1     $                   1     
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.53 %       0.37 %       0.04 %       0.13 %(f)       0.43 %       0.54%  
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

       0.54 %       0.55 %       0.56 %       0.58 %(f)       0.55 %       0.55%  
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       2.92 %       0.65 %       0.03 %       0.36 %(f)       0.75 %       1.32%  
 

 

 

 

 

The Fund changed its fiscal year end from August 31 to November 30.

  (a)

Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

  (b)

Amount is less than $0.0005 per share.

  (c)

Distributions may not coincide with the current year net investment income or net realized gains as distributions may be paid from current or prior year earnings.

  (d)

Assumes reinvestment of all distributions. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

  (e)

Amount is less than 0.005%.

  (f)

Annualized.

 

        

 

 

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


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Notes to Financial Statements

 

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

1. ORGANIZATION

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

 

Fund    Share Classes Offered   

Diversified/

Non-diversified

Investor Money Market   

A, C, D, I, Service, Administration and Cash Management

   Diversified
Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market    A, C, I, Capital, Service, Preferred, Select, Administration, Cash Management and Premier    Diversified

Class C Shares may typically be acquired only in an exchange for Class C Shares of another Goldman Sachs Fund. Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% during the first 12 months, measured from the time the original shares subject to the CDSC were acquired.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”), serves as investment adviser to the Funds pursuant to management agreements (the “Agreements”) with the Trust.

The Funds have adopted policies and procedures that allow the Trustees to impose a liquidity fee if the Trustees determine that it is in the best interests of a Fund to do so.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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

A. Investment Valuation — The investment valuation policy of the Funds is to use the amortized-cost method permitted by Rule 2a-7 under the Act for valuing portfolio securities. The amortized-cost method of valuation involves valuing a security at its cost and thereafter applying a constant accretion or amortization to maturity of any discount or premium. Normally, a security’s amortized cost will approximate its market value. Under procedures and tolerances approved by the Board of Trustees (“Trustees”), GSAM evaluates daily the difference between each Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) per share using the amortized costs of its portfolio securities and the Fund’s NAV per share using market-based values of its portfolio securities. The market-based value of a portfolio security is determined, where readily available, on the basis of market quotations provided by pricing services or securities dealers, or, where accurate market quotations are not readily available, on the basis of the security’s fair value as determined in accordance with the Valuation Procedures. The pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing, which may consider (among other things): (i) yield or price with respect to debt securities that are considered comparable in characteristics such as rating, interest rate and maturity date or (ii) quotations from securities dealers to determine current value.

B. Investment Income and Investments — Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost.

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

 

        

 

 

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2.    SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

D. Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies (mutual funds) and to distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable and tax-exempt income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, the Funds are not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are declared and recorded daily and paid monthly by the Funds and may include short-term capital gains. Long-term capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually. A Fund may defer or accelerate the timing of the distribution of short-term capital gains (or any portion thereof).

Net capital losses, if any, are carried forward to future fiscal years and may be used to the extent allowed by the Code to offset any future capital gains. Utilization of capital loss carryforwards will reduce the requirement of future capital gains distributions.

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

E. Forward Commitments — A forward commitment involves entering into a contract to purchase or sell securities, typically on an extended settlement basis, for a fixed price at a future date. The purchase of securities on a forward commitment basis involves a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines before the settlement date. Conversely, the sale of securities on a forward commitment basis involves the risk that the value of the securities sold may increase before the settlement date. Although a Fund will generally purchase securities on a forward commitment basis with the intention of acquiring the securities for its portfolio, the Fund may dispose of forward commitments prior to settlement which may result in a realized gain or loss.

F. Repurchase Agreements — Repurchase agreements involve the purchase of securities subject to the seller’s agreement to repurchase the securities at a mutually agreed upon date and price, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”). During the term of a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying securities held as collateral on behalf of a Fund, including accrued interest, is required to exceed the value of the repurchase agreement, including accrued interest. The gross value of repurchase agreements is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for financial reporting purposes. The underlying securities for all repurchase agreements are held at the Funds’ custodian or designated sub-custodians under tri-party repurchase agreements.

An MRA governs transactions between a Fund and select counterparties. An MRA contains provisions for, among other things, initiation of the transaction, income payments, events of default, and maintenance of securities for repurchase agreements. An MRA also permits offsetting with collateral to create one single net payment in the event of default or similar events, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of a counterparty.

If the seller defaults, a Fund could suffer a loss to the extent that the proceeds from the sale of the underlying securities and other collateral held by the Fund are less than the repurchase price and the Fund’s costs associated with delay and enforcement of the repurchase agreement. In addition, in the event of default or insolvency of the seller, a court could determine that a Fund’s interest in the collateral is not enforceable, resulting in additional losses to the Fund.

Pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and terms and conditions contained therein, the Funds, together with other funds of the Trust and registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or its affiliates, may transfer uninvested cash into joint accounts, the daily aggregate balance of which is invested in one or more repurchase agreements. Under these joint accounts, the Funds maintain pro-rata credit exposure to the underlying repurchase agreements’ counterparties. With the exception of certain transaction fees, the Funds are not subject to any expenses in relation to these investments.

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

U.S. GAAP defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price); the Funds’ policy is to use the market approach. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The level in the fair value hierarchy

 

        

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls shall be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The levels used for classifying investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these investments. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

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

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

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

The Trustees have approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Funds, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. With respect to the Funds’ investments that do not have readily available market quotations, the Trustees have designated the Adviser as the valuation designee to perform fair valuations pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Valuation Designee”). GSAM has day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation (including both the amortized cost and market-based methods of valuation) of the Funds’ investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies related to the market-based method of valuation, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

As of November 30, 2023, all investments are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Please refer to the Schedules of Investments for further detail.

 

4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

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

As compensation for the services rendered pursuant to the Agreements, the assumption of the expenses related thereto and administration of the Funds’ business affairs, including providing facilities, GSAM is entitled to a management fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets.

B. Administration, Service and/or Shareholder Administration Plans — The Trust, on behalf of each applicable Fund, has adopted Administration, Service and/or Shareholder Administration Plans (the “Plans”) to allow Class C, Select, Preferred, Capital, Administration, Premier, Service and Cash Management Shares to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing varying levels of account administration and/or personal and account maintenance services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Plans provide for compensation to the service organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets of such shares.

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

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

 

        

 

 

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4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

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

D. Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Funds pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class C Shares’ CDSC. During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, Goldman Sachs did not retain any CDSCs with respect to Class C Shares of the Investor Money Market and Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Funds, respectively.

E. Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Funds for a fee pursuant to a Transfer Agency Agreement. The fee charged for such transfer agency services is accrued daily and paid monthly and is equal to an annual percentage rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets.

F. Other Agreements — GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Funds (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, administration fees (as applicable), service fees (as applicable), shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, 0.014% of the average daily net assets of each Fund. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least March 29, 2024, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees.

In addition, the Funds have entered into certain offset arrangements with the custodian which may result in a reduction of the Funds’ expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

G. Total Fund Expenses

Fund Contractual Fees

The contractual management fee rate and the transfer agency fee rate is 0.16% and 0.01%, respectively, for the Investor Money Market and Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Funds.

 

     Class A Shares   Class C Shares   Capital
Shares(a)
  Service Shares   Preferred
Shares(a)
  Select Shares(a)   Administration
Shares

 

Administration, Service and/or Shareholder Administration Fees1

   N/A   0.25%   0.15%   0.25%   0.10%   0.03%   0.25%

 

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

   0.25%   0.75%(b)   N/A   0.25%(c)   N/A   N/A   N/A

 

 

     Cash
Management
Shares
  Premier
Shares(a)

 

Administration, Service and/or Shareholder Administration Fees1

   0.50%   0.35%

 

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

   0.30%(b)   N/A

 

N/A – Fees not applicable to respective share class

 

  (a)

Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund only.

  1

Class I Shares and Class D Shares have no Administration, Service, Shareholder Administration or Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) fees.

  (b)

Distribution (12b-1) fee only.

  (c)

Service (12b-1) fee only.

Fund Effective Net Expenses (After Waivers and Reimbursements)

The investment adviser may contractually agree to waive or reimburse certain fees and expenses until a specified date. The investment adviser may also voluntarily waive certain fees and expenses, and such voluntary waivers may be discontinued or modified at any time without notice.

For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, expense reductions including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements were as follows (in thousands):

 

        

 

 

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November 30, 2023

    

 

    

4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Fund    Other Expense
Reimbursements
     Total Expense  
Reductions
 

 

 

Investor Money Market

   $ 416      $ 416      

 

 

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market

     211        211      

 

 

For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the net effective management fee rate was 0.16% for the Investor Money Market and for Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market.

H. Other Transactions with Affiliates — Fund may purchase securities from, or sell securities to, an affiliated fund provided the affiliation is solely due to having a common investment adviser, common officers, or common Trustees.

For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the purchase and sale transactions and related net realized gain (loss) for the Funds with affiliated funds in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act were as follows:

 

Fund    Purchases    Sales    Net Realized        
Gain/(Loss)        
 

 

 

Investor Money Market Fund

   $ 550,000      $                 —      $                 —          

 

 

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund

                 1,810,000               —          

 

 

As of November 30, 2023, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was the beneficial owner of 5% or more of the outstanding share classes of the following Funds:

 

Fund    Class C Shares   Capital Shares   Select Shares   Cash Management
Shares
    Premier Shares  

 

Investor Money Market

   100%   –%   –%   –%   –%

 

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market

   100   100   100   63   100

 

I. Line of Credit Facility — As of November 30, 2023, the Funds participated in a $1,110,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the “facility”) together with other funds of the Trust and certain registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or its affiliates. This facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes, or to allow for an orderly liquidation of securities to meet redemption requests. The interest rate on borrowings is based on the federal funds rate. The facility also requires a fee to be paid by the Funds based on the amount of the commitment that has not been utilized. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the Funds did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 19, 2023, the facility was $1,250,000,000.

 

5. TAX INFORMATION

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023 was as follows:

 

     Investor Money
Market
   Investor Tax-Exempt    
Money Market    
 

 

 

Distributions paid from:

     

Ordinary Income

   $ 374,956,305      $ 51,445      

Net long-term capital gains

            1      

Tax-Exempt income

            62,332,747      

 

 

Total distributions

   $       374,956,305      $         62,384,193      

 

 

 

        

 

 

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5. TAX INFORMATION (continued)

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2022 was as follows:

 

     Investor Money
Market
   Investor Tax-Exempt    
Money Market    
 

 

 

Distributions paid from:

     

Ordinary Income

   $ 56,039,781      $ 32,948      

Tax-Exempt income

            15,849,561      

 

 

Total distributions

   $         56,039,781      $         15,882,509      

 

 

As of November 30, 2023, the components of accumulated earnings (losses) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

         Investor Money    
Market
  Investor Tax-
    Exempt Money    
Market
 

 

 

Undistributed ordinary income — net

   $ 1,174,386     $ 12,447     

 

 

Undistributed Tax Exempt income — net

   $     $ 4,632,848     

 

 

Undistributed long-term capital gains

     86,166       —     

 

 

Total undistributed earnings

   $ 1,260,552     $ 4,645,295     

 

 

Timing differences — Dividends Payable

   $ (1,172,647   $ (4,631,062)    

Unrealized gains (losses) — net

   $ (498   $ (2)    

 

 

Total accumulated earnings (losses) — net

   $ 87,407     $ 14,231     

 

 

For the period ended November 30, 2023, the Investor Money Market utilized $253,995 in Capital Loss Carryforwards.

The aggregate cost for each Fund stated in the accompanying Statements of Assets and Liabilities also represents aggregate cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

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

 

6. OTHER RISKS

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

Credit/Default Risk — An issuer or guarantor of a security held by a Fund, or a bank or other financial institution that has entered into a repurchase agreement with the Fund, may default on its obligation to pay interest and repay principal or default on any other obligation. Additionally, the credit quality of securities may deteriorate rapidly, which may impair a Fund’s liquidity and cause significant deterioration in NAV.

Geographic and Sector Risk — The Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund may invest a significant portion of its total assets in certain issuers within the same state, geographic region or economic sector, which may subject the value of the Fund’s investments to risks associated with an adverse economic, business, political or environmental development affecting that state, region or sector.

Interest Rate Risk — When interest rates increase, a Fund’s yield will tend to be lower than prevailing market rates, and the market value of its investments will generally decline. A wide variety of market factors can cause interest rates to rise, including central bank monetary policy, rising inflation and changes in general economic conditions. Changing interest rates may have unpredictable effects on the markets may result in heightened market volatility and may detract from Fund performance. In addition, changes in monetary policy may exacerbate the risks associated with changing interest rates. A low interest rate environment poses additional risks to a Fund, because low on the Fund’s portfolio holdings may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s ability to provide a positive yield to its shareholders, pay expenses out current income, or minimize the volatility of the Fund’s NAV per share and/or achieve its investment objective. Fluctuations in interest rates may also affect the liquidity of the Fund investments.

Large Shareholder Transactions Risk — A Fund may experience adverse effects when certain large shareholders, such as financial intermediaries (who may make investment decisions on behalf of underlying clients) and individuals, purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of a Fund. Such large shareholder redemptions, which may occur rapidly or unexpectedly, may cause a

 

        

 

 

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6. OTHER RISKS (continued)

Fund to sell portfolio securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, which may negatively impact the Fund’s NAV and liquidity. Similarly, large Fund share purchases may adversely affect a Fund’s performance to the extent that the Fund is delayed in investing new cash or otherwise maintains a larger cash position than it ordinarily would. These transactions may also accelerate the realization of taxable income to shareholders if such sales of investments resulted in gains, and may also increase transaction costs. In addition, a large redemption could result in a Fund’s current expenses being allocated over a smaller asset base, leading to an increase in the Fund’s expense ratio.

Liquidity Risk — A Fund may make investments that are illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. The liquidity of portfolio securities can deteriorate rapidly due to credit events affecting issuers or guarantors, such as a credit rating downgrade, or due to general market conditions or a lack of willing buyers. An inability to sell one or more portfolio positions, or selling such positions at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions, can adversely affect a Fund’s ability to maintain a stable $1.00 share price. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that a Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period because of unusual market conditions, declining prices of the securities sold, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. Liquidity risk may be the result of, among other things, the reduced number and capacity of traditional market participants to make a market in fixed income securities or the lack of an active market. The potential for liquidity risk may be magnified by a rising interest rate environment or other circumstances where investor redemptions from money market and other fixed income mutual funds may be higher than normal, potentially causing increased supply in the market due to selling activity.

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

Municipal Securities Risk — Municipal securities are subject to credit/default risk, interest rate risk and certain additional risks. The Fund may be more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments if it invests a substantial portion of its assets in the debt securities of similar projects (such as those relating to education, health care, housing, transportation, and utilities), industrial Development bonds, or in particular types of municipal securities (such as general obligation bonds, private activity bonds and moral obligation bonds). While interest earned on municipal securities is generally not subject to federal tax, any interest earned on taxable municipal securities is fully taxable at the federal level and may be subject to tax at the state level.

 

7. INDEMNIFICATIONS

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

 

8. OTHER MATTERS

Exemptive Orders — Pursuant to SEC exemptive orders, the Funds may enter into certain principal transactions, including repurchase agreements, with Goldman Sachs.

Pursuant to an effort to consolidate the membership of the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) with the Board of Trustees of each of Goldman Sachs ETF Trust, Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II, Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund, Goldman Sachs Trust II and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust, in July 2023, the Board voted to nominate Cheryl K. Beebe, John G. Chou, Eileen H. Dowling, Lawrence Hughes, John F. Killian, Steven D. Krichmar, Michael Latham, Lawrence W. Stranghoener and Paul C. Wirth (the “Nominees”) for election as Trustees of the Trust. Messrs. Chou and Wirth and Ms. Dowling currently serve as Trustees of the Trust. At a virtual special joint meeting of shareholders held on November 16, 2023, each of the

 

        

 

 

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8. OTHER MATTERS (continued)

Nominees (except Messrs. Chou and Wirth and Ms. Dowling) was elected to serve as Trustees alongside the current Trustees of the Trust, effective January 1, 2024. Each of Messrs. Chou and Wirth and Ms. Dowling was also elected at the meeting and continue to serve as Trustees of the Trust.

 

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

After the end of the Reporting Period, at a meeting of the Board held on December 12-13, 2023, upon the recommendation of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, the Board of Trustees of the Goldman Sachs Trust approved, on behalf of the Goldman Sachs Tax-Exempt Investor Money Market Fund, the termination of each of the Capital, Premier, Select and Cash Management Shares of the Fund. The termination occurred on January 12, 2024.

Effective December 15, 2023, Capital, Premier, Select, and Cash Management Shares of the Fund were no longer sold to new investors or existing shareholders (except through reinvested dividends) or were no longer eligible for exchanges from other Goldman Sachs Funds. In addition, Capital, Premier, Select and Cash Management Shares of the Fund were closed to all new accounts.

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

 

        

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

10. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (AT $1.00 PER SHARE)

Share activity is as follows:

 

     Investor Money Market  
    

 For the Fiscal Year Ended 
November 30, 2023

 

   

 For the Fiscal Year Ended 
November 30, 2022

 

 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Shares  
  

 

 

 

Class A Shares

    

Shares sold

     2,318,926,844       471,571,053   

Reinvestment of distributions

     54,364,832       3,201,475   

Shares redeemed

     (1,087,636,298     (172,670,483)  

 

 
     1,285,655,378       302,102,045   

 

 

Class C Shares

    

Shares sold

     15,054       14,369   

Reinvestment of distributions

     682       265   

Shares redeemed

     (38,765     (19,708)  

 

 
     (23,029     (5,074)  

 

 

Class D Shares

    

Shares sold

     24,631,328       —   

Reinvestment of distributions

     201,942       —   

Shares redeemed

     (18,709,384     —   

 

 
     6,123,886       —   

 

 

Class I Shares

    

Shares sold

     8,241,879,709       6,551,206,938   

Reinvestment of distributions

     289,971,629       46,141,555   

Shares redeemed

     (7,212,123,001     (3,163,321,977)  

Shares reduced by reverse share split

           232,687,767   

 

 
     1,319,728,337       3,666,714,283   

 

 

Service Shares

    

Shares sold

     101,179,709       96,940,865   

Reinvestment of distributions

     2,145,027       464,790   

Shares redeemed

     (116,506,083     (111,798,929)  

 

 
     (13,181,347     (14,393,274)  

 

 

Administration Shares

    

Shares sold

     444,992,047       192,681,355   

Reinvestment of distributions

     10,560,449       1,061,208   

Shares redeemed

     (288,129,930     (128,535,096)  

Shares reduced by reverse share split

           24,305,228   

 

 
     167,422,566       89,512,695   

 

 

Cash Management Shares

    

Shares sold

     141,771,657       103,123,351   

Reinvestment of distributions

     1,413,408       250,352   

Shares redeemed

     (153,024,549     (128,805,176)  

 

 
     (9,839,484     (25,431,473)  

 

 

Resource Shares *

    

Reinvestment of distributions

     255       97   

Shares redeemed

     (11,018     —   

 

 
     (10,763     97   

 

 

NET INCREASE IN SHARES

     2,755,875,544       4,018,499,299   

 

 

 

        

 

 

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10. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (AT $1.00 PER SHARE) (continued)

 

  *

Resource Shares liquidated on July 14, 2023.

Share activity is as follows:

 

     Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market  
    

 For the Fiscal Year Ended 
November 30, 2023

 

   

 For the Fiscal Year Ended 
November 30, 2022

 

 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Shares  
  

 

 

 

Class A Shares

    

Shares sold

     67,589,048       22,024,702   

Reinvestment of distributions

     1,043,041       106,368   

Shares redeemed

     (40,858,178     (9,286,152)  

 

 
     27,773,911       12,844,918   

 

 

Class C Shares

    

Shares sold

     30,000       —   

Reinvestment of distributions

     317       22   

Shares redeemed

     (30,132     —   

 

 
     185       22   

 

 

Class I Shares

    

Shares sold

     2,745,237,169       2,624,861,370   

Reinvestment of distributions

     10,250,744       1,799,284   

Shares redeemed

     (2,724,966,975     (2,486,687,028)  

Shares reduced by reverse share split

           347,176,209   

 

 
     30,520,938       487,149,835   

 

 

Capital Shares

    

Reinvestment of distributions

     30        

 

 
     30        

 

 

Service Shares

    

Shares sold

     150,825       90,279   

Reinvestment of distributions

     3,960       2,322   

Shares redeemed

     (737,293     (103,692)  

 

 
     (582,508     (11,091)  

 

 

Preferred Shares

    

Shares sold

     893,608       805,408   

Reinvestment of distributions

     6,472       756   

Shares redeemed

     (1,248,092     (311,954)  

 

 
     (348,012     494,210   

 

 

Select Shares

    

Reinvestment of distributions

     31       32   

 

 
     31       32   

 

 

Administration Shares

    

Shares sold

     5,091,481       6,403,785   

Reinvestment of distributions

     236,821       118,628   

Shares redeemed

     (22,281,778     (8,404,275)  

 

 
     (16,953,476     19,707,814   

 

 

 

        

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

November 30, 2023

    

 

    

10. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (AT $1.00 PER SHARE) (continued)

 

 

 
     Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market  
    

 For the Fiscal Year Ended 
November 30, 2023

 

   

 For the Fiscal Year Ended 
November 30, 2022

 

 
  

 

 

 
     Shares     Shares  
  

 

 

 

Cash Management Shares

    

Shares sold

     12,000       33,065   

Reinvestment of distributions

     39       18   

Shares redeemed

     (12,000     (32,501)  

 

 
     39       582   

 

 

Premier Shares

    

Reinvestment of distributions

     28        

 

 
     28        

 

 

Resource Shares *

    

Shares sold

            

Reinvestment of distributions

     13        

Shares redeemed

     (1,032     (4)  

 

 
     (1,019      

 

 

NET INCREASE IN SHARES

     40,410,147       520,186,315   

 

 

 

  *

Resource Shares liquidated on July 14, 2023.

 

        

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of Goldman Sachs Trust and Shareholders of Goldman Sachs Investor Money Market Fund and Goldman Sachs Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Goldman Sachs Investor Money Market Fund and Goldman Sachs Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund (two of the funds constituting Goldman Sachs Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of November 30, 2023, the related statements of operations for the year ended November 30, 2023, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended November 30, 2023, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of November 30, 2023, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended November 30, 2023 and each of the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of November 30, 2023 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

January 24, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Goldman Sachs fund complex since 2000.

 

        

 

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended November 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of Class A, Class C, Class D, Class I, Capital, Service, Preferred, Select, Administration, Cash Management, Premier, of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including contingent deferred sales charges (with respect to Class C Shares); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and distribution, service, administration and/or shareholder administration fees (with respect to all share classes except Institutional Shares) and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class I Shares, Select Shares, Preferred Shares. Capital Shares, Administration Shares, Premier Shares, Service Shares, Class A Shares, Class C Shares, Cash Management Shares, of the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from June 1, 2023 through November 30, 2023, which represents a period of 183 days in a 365-day year.

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

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees, or exchange fees. 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.

 

     Investor Money Market Fund     Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund  
Share Class   Beginning
Account Value
6/1/23
    Ending
Account Value
11/30/23
    Expenses
Paid for the 6 months
ended 11/30/23*
    Beginning
Account Value
6/1/23
    Ending
Account Value
11/30/23
    Expenses
Paid for the 6 months
ended 11/30/23*
 
Administration Shares                        

Actual

    $1,000.00       $1,000.00       $3.71       $1,000.00       $1,000.00       $2.16  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,021.36+       3.75       1,000.00       1,022.91+       2.18  
Capital Shares                        

Actual

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,015.85       1.68  

Hypothetical 5% return

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,025.97+       1.69  
Cash Management Shares                        

Actual

    1,000.00       1,000.00       12.13       1,000.00       1,000.00       4.71  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,012.94+       12.21       1,000.00       1,020.36+       4.76  
Class A Shares                        

Actual

    1,000.00       1,000.00       2.21       1,000.00       1,000.00       2.16  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,022.86+       2.23       1,000.00       1,022.91+       2.18  
Class C Shares                        

Actual

    1,000.00       1,000.00       13.54       1,000.00       1,000.00       5.87  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,011.53+       13.62       1,000.00       1,019.20+       5.92  
Class D Shares                        

Actual

    1,000.00       1,000.00       1.20       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.87+       1.22       N/A       N/A       N/A  
Class I Shares                        

Actual

    1,000.00       1,000.00       1.80       1,000.00       1,000.00       0.90  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.26+       1.83       1,000.00       1,024.17+       0.91  
Preferred Shares                        

Actual

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,000.00       1.40  

Hypothetical 5% return

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,023.66+       1.42  
Premier Shares                        

Actual

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,000.00       0.85  

Hypothetical 5% return

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,024.22+       0.86  
Select Shares                        

Actual

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,016.46       1.08  

Hypothetical 5% return

    N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000.00       1,025.97+       1.08  
Service Shares                        

Actual

    1,000.00       1,000.00       7.67       1,000.00       1,000.00       3.41  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,017.40+       7.74       1,000.00       1,021.66+       3.45  

 

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended November 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (continued)

 

*

Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended November 30, 2023. 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.

+

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

 

  

The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

Fund   Class A Shares   Administration
Shares
  Class C Shares   Capital Shares   Cash Management
Shares
  Class D Shares   Class I Shares   Service Shares   Preferred Shares   Premier Shares   Select Shares

Investor Money Market Fund

    0.44     0.74     2.70     N/A       2.42     0.24     0.36     1.53     N/A       N/A     N/A

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund

    0.43       0.43       1.17       (0.18 )%      0.94       N/A       0.18       0.68       0.28     0.17   (0.18)%

 

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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Management Agreement (Unaudited)

Background

The Goldman Sachs Investor Money Market Fund and Goldman Sachs Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund (the “Funds”) are investment portfolios of Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”). The Board of Trustees oversees the management of the Trust and reviews the investment performance and expenses of the Funds at regularly scheduled meetings held throughout the year. In addition, the Board of Trustees determines annually whether to approve the continuance of the Trust’s investment management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (the “Investment Adviser”) on behalf of the Funds.

The Management Agreement was most recently approved for continuation until June 30, 2024 by the Board of Trustees, including those Trustees who are not parties to the Management Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of any party thereto (the “Independent Trustees”), at a meeting held on June 13-14, 2023 (the “Annual Meeting”).

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

  (a)

the nature and quality of the advisory, administrative, and other services provided to the Fund by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, including information about:

  (i)

the structure, staff, and capabilities of the Investment Adviser and its portfolio management teams;

  (ii)

the groups within the Investment Adviser and its affiliates that support the portfolio management teams or provide other types of necessary services, including fund services groups (e.g., accounting and financial reporting, tax, shareholder services, and operations); controls and risk management groups (e.g., legal, compliance, valuation oversight, credit risk management, internal audit, compliance testing, market risk analysis, finance, and central funding); sales and distribution support groups, and others (e.g., information technology and training);

  (iii)

trends in employee headcount;

  (iv)

the Investment Adviser’s financial resources and ability to hire and retain talented personnel and strengthen its operations; and

  (v)

the parent company’s support of the Investment Adviser and its mutual fund business, as expressed by the firm’s senior management;

  (b)

information on the investment performance of the Fund, including comparisons to the performance of similar mutual funds, as provided by a third-party mutual fund data provider engaged as part of the contract review process (the “Outside Data Provider”), and information on general investment outlooks in the markets in which the Fund invests;

  (c)

the terms of the Management Agreement and other agreements with affiliated service providers entered into by the Trust on behalf of the Fund;

  (d)

fee and expense information for the Fund, including:

  (i)

the relative management fee and expense levels of the Fund as compared to those of comparable funds managed by other advisers, as provided by the Outside Data Provider;

  (ii)

the Fund’s expense trends over time; and

  (iii)

to the extent the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts (such as bank collective trusts, private wealth management accounts, institutional separate accounts, sub-advised mutual funds, and non-U.S. funds) having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Fund, comparative information on the advisory fees charged and services provided to those accounts by the Investment Adviser;

  (e)

with respect to the extensive investment performance and expense comparison data provided by the Outside Data Provider, its processes in producing that data for the Fund;

  (f)

the undertakings of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations;

  (g)

information relating to the profitability of the Management Agreement and the transfer agency and distribution and service arrangements of the Fund to the Investment Adviser and its affiliates;

  (h)

whether the Fund’s existing management fee adequately addressed any economies of scale;

  (i)

a summary of the “fall-out” benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, including the fees received by the Investment Adviser’s affiliates from the Fund for transfer agency, distribution and other services;

  (j)

a summary of potential benefits derived by the Fund as a result of its relationship with the Investment Adviser;

  (k)

information regarding portfolio trading and how the Investment Adviser carries out its duty to seek best execution;

  (l)

the nature and quality of the services provided to the Fund by its unaffiliated service providers, and the Investment Adviser’s general oversight and evaluation (including reports on due diligence) of those service providers as part of the administrative services provided under the Management Agreement; and

  (m)

the Investment Adviser’s processes and policies addressing various types of potential conflicts of interest; its approach to risk management; the annual review of the effectiveness of the Fund’s compliance program; and periodic compliance reports.

 

        

 

 

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

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

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

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

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

Investment Performance

The Trustees also considered the investment performance of the Funds. In this regard, they compared the investment performance of each Fund to its peers using rankings compiled by the Outside Data Provider as of December 31, 2022. The information on each Fund’s investment performance was provided for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods ending on the applicable dates, to the extent that each Fund had been in existence for those periods.

In addition, the Trustees considered materials prepared and presentations made by the Investment Adviser’s senior management and portfolio management personnel in which Fund performance was assessed. The Trustees also considered the Investment Adviser’s periodic reports with respect to the Funds’ risk profiles, and how the Investment Adviser’s approach to risk monitoring and management influences portfolio management.

The Trustees considered the performance of the Funds in light of their respective investment policies and strategies. They considered that, since March 2022, the Federal Reserve has implemented a series of interest rate increases in response to inflationary pressures impacting the broader economy, and the Funds’ yields had improved compared to other recent periods as a result. They noted that the Investment Adviser has subsequently been able to reduce the amount of fees waived and/or reimbursed relative to such amounts waived and/or reimbursed during recent challenging yield environments, including the near-zero interest rate environment following the market disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and related actions by the Federal Reserve. The Trustees acknowledged, however, that the interest rate environment remains uncertain in light of broader economic conditions. They considered that, during the relevant period, the Investment Adviser had voluntarily waived fees and reimbursed expenses for the Funds, in order to maintain competitive yields. The Trustees also considered that the Funds had maintained a stable net asset value per share. In addition, the Trustees observed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) is likely to adopt certain reforms to the regulatory framework governing money market funds and that compliance with those reforms could require a significant investment of resources by the Investment Adviser. In light of these considerations, the Trustees believed that the Funds were providing investment performance within a competitive range for investors.

 

        

 

 

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

Costs of Services Provided and Competitive Information

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

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

In addition, the Trustees considered the Investment Adviser’s undertakings to implement fee waivers and/or expense limitations. They noted that the Investment Adviser and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”) had reimbursed expenses for the Funds in order to maintain competitive yields. They also acknowledged the growth of the Funds in recent periods. They also considered, to the extent that the Investment Adviser manages other types of accounts having investment objectives and policies similar to those of the Funds, comparative fee information for services provided by the Investment Adviser to those accounts, and information that indicated that services provided to the Funds differed in various significant respects from the services provided to other types of accounts which, in many cases, operated under less stringent legal and regulatory structures, required fewer services from the Investment Adviser to a smaller number of client contact points, and were less time-intensive.

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

Profitability

The Trustees reviewed each Fund’s contribution to the Investment Adviser’s revenues and pre-tax profit margins. In this regard the Trustees noted that they had received, among other things, profitability analyses and summaries, revenue and expense schedules by Fund and by function (i.e., investment management, transfer agency and distribution and service), and information on the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. They observed that the profitability and expense figures are substantially similar to those used by the Investment Adviser for many internal purposes, including compensation decisions among various business groups, and are thus subject to a vigorous internal debate about how certain revenue and expenses should be allocated. The Trustees also noted that the internal audit group within the Goldman Sachs organization periodically audits the expense allocation methodology and that the internal audit group was satisfied with the reasonableness, consistency, and accuracy of the Investment Adviser’s expense allocation methodology. Profitability data for each Fund was provided for 2022 and 2021, and the Trustees considered this information in relation to the Investment Adviser’s overall profitability.

Economies of Scale

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

The Trustees noted that the Funds do not have management fee breakpoints. They considered the asset levels in the Funds; the Funds’ recent purchase and redemption activity; the information provided by the Investment Adviser relating to the costs of the services provided by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates and their realized profits; information comparing the contractual fee rates charged by the Investment Adviser with fee rates charged to other money market funds in the peer groups; and the Investment Adviser’s undertaking to limit certain expenses of the Funds that exceed specified levels. They considered a report prepared by the Outside Data Provider, which surveyed money market funds’ management fee arrangements and use of breakpoints. The Trustees also considered the competitive nature of the money market fund business and the competitiveness of the fees charged to the Funds by the Investment Adviser.

Other Benefits to the Investment Adviser and Its Affiliates

The Trustees also considered the other benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds as stated above, including: (a) transfer agency fees received by Goldman Sachs; (b) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Funds with those for other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (c) the Investment Adviser’s ability to leverage the infrastructure designed to service the Funds on behalf of its other clients; (d) the Investment Adviser’s ability to cross-market other products and services to Fund shareholders; (e) Goldman Sachs’ retention of certain fees as Fund Distributor; (f) Goldman Sachs’ ability to engage in principal transactions with the Funds under exemptive orders from the SEC permitting such trades; (g) the Investment Adviser’s ability to negotiate better pricing with custodians on behalf of its

 

        

 

 

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

other clients, as a result of the relationship with the Funds; (h) the possibility that the working relationship between the Investment Adviser and the Funds’ third-party service providers may cause those service providers to be more likely to do business with other areas of Goldman Sachs; and (i) reputational benefits associated with the distribution of certain Fund share classes designed to help further diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In the course of considering the foregoing, the Independent Trustees requested and received further information quantifying certain of these fall-out benefits.

Other Benefits to the Funds and Their Shareholders

The Trustees also noted that the Funds receive certain other potential benefits as a result of their relationship with the Investment Adviser, including: (a) trading efficiencies resulting from aggregation of orders of the Funds with those of other funds or accounts managed by the Investment Adviser; (b) enhanced servicing from vendors due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (c) enhanced servicing from broker-dealers due to the volume of business generated by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates; (d) the advantages received from the Investment Adviser’s knowledge and experience gained from managing other accounts and products; (e) the Investment Adviser’s ability to hire and retain qualified personnel to provide services to the Funds because of the reputation of the Goldman Sachs organization; (f) the Funds’ access, through the Investment Adviser, to certain firm-wide resources (e.g., proprietary risk management systems and databases), subject to certain restrictions; and (j) the Funds’ access to certain affiliated distribution channels. In addition, the Trustees noted the competitive nature of the mutual fund marketplace, and considered that many of the Funds’ shareholders invested in the Funds in part because of the Funds’ relationship with the Investment Adviser and that those shareholders have a general expectation that the relationship will continue.

Conclusion

In connection with their consideration of the Management Agreement, the Trustees gave weight to each of the factors described above, but did not identify any particular factor as controlling their decision. After deliberation and consideration of all of the information provided, including the factors described above, the Trustees concluded, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the management fees paid by each of the Funds were reasonable in light of the services provided to it by the Investment Adviser, the Investment Adviser’s costs and each Fund’s current and reasonably foreseeable asset levels. The Trustees unanimously concluded that the Investment Adviser’s continued management likely would benefit each Fund and its shareholders and that the Management Agreement should be approved and continued with respect to each Fund until June 30, 2024.

 

        

 

 

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Voting Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders (Unaudited)

A Special Meeting (the “Meeting”) of the Goldman Sachs Trust (“the Trust”) was held on November 16, 2023 to consider and elect nominees to the Trust’s Board of Trustees. At the Meeting, Cheryl K. Beebe, Lawrence Hughes, John F. Killian, Steven D. Krichmar, Michael Latham and Lawrence W. Stranghoener were elected to the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In addition, at the Meeting, John G. Chou, Eileen H. Dowling and Paul C. Wirth, each of whom was previously appointed to the Trust’s Board of Trustees rather than elected by shareholders, were elected. In electing the nominees, the Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

 

  Proposal

  Election of Trustees

   For    Withheld

  Cheryl K. Beebe

         169,452,067,796                5,900,273,020      

  John G. Chou

   173,279,757,273    2,072,583,543

  Eileen H. Dowling

   173,287,456,218    2,064,884,598

  Lawrence Hughes

   173,486,691,901    1,865,648,915

  John F. Killian

   173,511,167,174    1,841,173,642

  Steven D. Krichmar

   173,484,256,228    1,868,084,588

  Michael Latham

   173,498,020,286    1,854,320,530

  Lawrence W. Stranghoener

   173,455,949,165    1,896,391,651

  Paul C. Wirth

   173,324,070,424    2,028,270,391

 

        

 

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited)

Independent Trustees

 

Name,

Address and Age1

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served2

 

Principal Occupations

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee3

 

Other Directorships

Held by Trustee4

Gregory G. Weaver

 

Age: 72

 

 

Chair of the Board of Trustees

 

 

Since 2023 (Trustee since 2015)

 

 

Mr. Weaver is retired. He is Director, Verizon Communications Inc. (2015-Present); and was formerly Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte & Touche LLP (a professional services firm) (2001-2005 and 2012-2014); and Member of the Board of Directors, Deloitte & Touche LLP (2006-2012).

Chair of the Board of Trustees — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

 

 

102

 

 

Verizon Communications Inc.

Dwight L. Bush

 

Age: 66

 

 

Trustee

 

 

Since 2020

 

 

The Honorable Dwight Bush is President and CEO of D.L. Bush & Associates (a financial advisory and private investment firm) (2002-2014 and 2017-Present); Director of MoneyLion, Inc. (an operator of a data-driven, digital financial platform) (2021-Present); and was formerly U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco (2014-2017) and a Member of the Board of Directors of Santander Bank, N.A. (2018-2019). Previously, he served as an Advisory Board Member of Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (October 2019-January 2020).

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

 

 

102

 

 

MoneyLion, Inc. (an operator of a datadriven, digital financial platform)

Kathryn A. Cassidy

 

Age: 69

 

 

Trustee

 

 

Since 2015

 

 

Ms. Cassidy is retired. She is Director, Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (an aerospace and technology company) (2021-Present). Formerly, Ms. Cassidy was Advisor to the Chairman (May 2014-December 2014); and Senior Vice President and Treasurer (2008-2014), General Electric Company & General Electric Capital Corporation (technology and financial services companies).

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

 

 

102

 

 

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (an aerospace and technology company)

John G. Chou

 

Age: 67

 

 

Trustee

 

 

Since 2022

 

 

Mr. Chou is retired. Formerly, he was Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the Chairman and CEO (2021-2022); Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (2019-2021); Executive Vice President and Chief Legal & Business Officer (2017-2019); and Executive Vice President and General Counsel (2011-2017) of Cencora, Inc. (a pharmaceutical and healthcare company.

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

 

 

102

 

 

None

Joaquin Delgado

 

Age: 63

 

 

Trustee

 

 

Since 2020

 

 

Dr. Delgado is retired. He is Director, Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2011-Present); and was formerly Director, Hexion Inc. (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2019-2022); Executive Vice President, Consumer Business Group of 3M Company (July 2016-July 2019); and Executive Vice President, Health Care Business Group of 3M Company (October 2012-July 2016). Previously, Dr. Delgado served as an Advisory Board Member of Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (October 2019-January 2020).

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

 

 

102

 

 

Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer)

         

 

        

 

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited) (continued)

Independent Trustees

 

Name,

Address and Age1

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served2

 

Principal Occupations

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee3

 

Other Directorships

Held by Trustee4

Eileen H. Dowling

 

Age: 61

 

 

Trustee

 

 

Since 2021

 

 

Ms. Dowling is retired. Formerly, she was Senior Advisor (April 2021-September 2021); and Managing Director (2013-2021), BlackRock, Inc. (a financial services firm). As Managing Director, she held senior management positions, including Global Head of Global Consultant Relations (2017-2021), Multinational Corporations (2019-2021), the Institutional Product Group (2015-2019) and Institutional Marketing (2013-2016). Ms. Dowling was a member of the Global Operating Committee and Product Executive Committee of BlackRock.

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

 

 

102

 

 

None

Paul C. Wirth

 

Age: 65

 

 

Trustee

 

 

Since 2022

 

 

Mr. Wirth is retired. Formerly, he was Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer (2011-2020); Finance Director and Principal Accounting Officer (2010-2011); and Managing Director, Global Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer (2005-2010) of Morgan Stanley.

Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

 

 

102

 

 

None

         

 

        

 

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited) (continued)

Interested Trustee*

 

Name,

Address and Age1

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served2

 

Principal Occupations

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee3

 

Other Directorships

Held by Trustee4

James A. McNamara

 

Age: 61

 

 

President and Trustee

 

 

Since 2007

 

 

Advisory Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2018-Present); Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2000-December 2017); Director of Institutional Fund Sales, GSAM (April 1998-December 2000); and Senior Vice President and Manager, Dreyfus Institutional Service Corporation (January 1993-April 1998).

President and Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust; Goldman Sachs Trust II; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

 

 

192

 

 

None

         

 

*

Mr. McNamara is considered to be an “Interested Trustee” because he holds positions with Goldman Sachs and owns securities issued by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Mr. McNamara holds comparable positions with certain other companies of which Goldman Sachs, GSAM or an affiliate thereof is the investment adviser, administrator and/or distributor.

 

1 

Each Trustee may be contacted by writing to the Trustee, c/o Goldman Sachs, 200 West Street, New York, New York, 10282, Attn: Robert Griffith. Information is provided as of November 30, 2023.

 

2 

Subject to such policies as may be adopted by the Board from time-to-time, each Trustee holds office for an indefinite term, until the earliest of: (a) the election of his or her successor; (b) the date the Trustee resigns or is removed by the Board or shareholders, in accordance with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust; or (c) the termination of the Trust. The Board has adopted policies which provide that each Independent Trustee shall retire as of December 31st of the calendar year in which he or she reaches (a) his or her 75th birthday or (b) the 15th anniversary of the date he or she became a Trustee, whichever is earlier, unless a waiver of such requirements shall have been adopted by a majority of the other Trustees. These policies may be changed by the Trustees without shareholder vote.

 

3 

The Goldman Sachs Fund Complex includes certain other companies listed above for each respective Trustee. As of November 30, 2023, Goldman Sachs Trust consisted of 87 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust consisted of 15 portfolios (11 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs Trust II consisted of 18 portfolios (7 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust consisted of 68 portfolios (34 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II consisted of 2 portfolios; and Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund each consisted of one portfolio. Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund did not offer shares to the public.

 

4 

This column includes only directorships of companies required to report to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (i.e., “public companies”) or other investment companies registered under the Act.

Additional information about the Trustees is available in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained from Goldman Sachs free of charge by calling this toll-free number (in the United States of America): 1-800-526-7384.

 

        

 

 

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited) (continued)

Officers of the Trust*

 

Name, Address and Age1  

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of

Office and

Length of

Time Served2

  Principal Occupations During Past 5 Years

James A. McNamara

 

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 61

 

 

Trustee and President

 

 

Since 2007

 

 

Advisory Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2018-Present); Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2000-December 2017); Director of Institutional Fund Sales, GSAM (April 1998-December 2000); and Senior Vice President and Manager, Dreyfus Institutional Service Corporation (January 1993-April 1998).

President and Trustee — Goldman Sachs Trust; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust; Goldman Sachs Trust II; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Robert Griffith

 

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 49

 

 

Secretary

 

 

Since 2023

 

 

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (September 2022 – Present); General Counsel, Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC (October 2021 – September 2022); Vice President, Goldman Sachs (August 2011 – October 2021); Associate General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (December 2014 – Present); Assistant General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (August 2011 – December 2014); Vice President and Counsel, Nomura Holding America, Inc. (2010 – 2011); and Associate, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (2005 – 2010).

Secretary—Goldman Sachs Trust; (previously Assistant Secretary (2022));Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); Goldman Sachs Trust II (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II; (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)); and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund (previously Assistant Secretary (2022)). Assistant Secretary – Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund.

Joseph F. DiMaria

 

30 Hudson Street

Jersey City, NJ 07302

Age: 55

 

 

Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer

 

 

Since 2017 (Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer since 2019)

 

 

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (November 2015-Present) and Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (May 2010-October 2015).

Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer — Goldman Sachs Trust (previously Assistant Treasurer (2016)); Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (previously Assistant Treasurer (2016)); Goldman Sachs Trust II (previously Assistant Treasurer (2017)); Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund (previously Assistant Treasurer (2017)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust (previously Assistant Treasurer (2017)); Goldman Sachs ETF Trust II; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

     

 

*

Represents a partial list of officers of the Trust. Additional information about all the officers is available in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information, which can be obtained from Goldman Sachs free of charge by calling this toll-free number (in the United States): 1-800-526-7384.

 

1 

Information is provided as of November 30, 2023.

 

2 

Officers hold office at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Each officer holds comparable positions with certain other companies of which Goldman Sachs, GSAM or an affiliate thereof is the investment adviser, administrator and/or distributor.

 

Goldman Sachs Funds — Investor Money Market Funds — Tax Information (unaudited)

During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, 99.92% of the distributions from net investment income paid by the Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund were exempt-interest dividends and as such, are not subject to U.S. federal income tax.

During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, 76.18% of the net investment company taxable income distributions paid by the Investor Money Market Fund were designated as either interest-related dividends or short-term capital gain dividends pursuant to Section 871(k) of the Internal Revenue Code.

For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the Investor Money Market Fund designates 99.94% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income as section 163(j) Interest Dividends.

 

        

 

 

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FUNDS PROFILE

    

 

    

Goldman Sachs Funds

November 30, 2023

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

Today, the Asset Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $2.42 trillion in assets under supervision as of September 30, 2023, Goldman Sachs Asset Management has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. Goldman Sachs Asset Management leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

Financial Square Government Fund1

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

Investor Money Market Fund3

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

Enhanced Income Fund

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

Short Duration Government Fund

Short Duration Bond Fund

Government Income Fund

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

U.S. Mortgages Fund

Multi-Sector

Bond Fund

Core Fixed Income Fund

Global Core Fixed Income Fund

Strategic Income Fund

Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

High Yield Municipal Fund

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

Investment Grade Credit Fund

High Yield Fund

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Emerging Markets Credit Fund4

Fixed Income Alternatives

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

Equity Income Fund

Small Cap Growth Fund

Small Cap Value Fund

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

Mid Cap Value Fund

Large Cap Value Fund

Focused Value Fund

Large Cap Core Fund

Strategic Growth Fund

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

Flexible Cap Fund6

Concentrated Growth Fund

Technology Opportunities Fund

Mid Cap Growth Fund

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

U.S. Equity ESG Fund

Income Builder Fund

Tax-Advantaged Equity

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund

International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

Equity Insights

Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

U.S. Equity Insights Fund

Small Cap Growth Insights Fund

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

Large Cap Value Insights Fund

Small Cap Value Insights Fund

International Small Cap Insights Fund

International Equity Insights Fund

Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

Fundamental Equity International

International Equity Income Fund

International Equity ESG Fund

China Equity Fund

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Emerging Markets Equity ex. China Fund

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

Clean Energy Income Fund

Real Estate Securities Fund

Commodity Strategy Fund

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

Energy Infrastructure Fund

Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund5

Global Infrastructure Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

Global Managed Beta Fund

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

Multi-Manager Global Equity Fund

Multi-Manager International Equity Fund

Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund

Balanced Strategy Portfolio

Multi-Manager U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund

Multi-Manager Real Assets Strategy Fund

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio

Growth Strategy Portfolio

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio

Tax-Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

Strategic Factor Allocation Fund

Strategic Volatility Premium Fund

GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund

 

 

1 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account or deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

2 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares Effective October 2, 2024, the Fund generally must impose a fee when net sales of Fund shares exceed certain levels. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

3 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account or deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

4 

Effective after the close of business on October 31, 2023, the Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Credit Fund.

5 

Effective after the close of business on September 22, 2023, the Goldman Sachs Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Multi-Strategy Alternatives Fund.

6 

Effective after the close of business on February 13, 2024, the Goldman Sachs Flexible Cap Fund will be renamed the Goldman Sachs Enhanced Core Equity Fund.

  

 Financial Square FundsSM and Investor FundsSM are registered service marks of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.

* 

This list covers open-end funds only. Please visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to learn about our closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds.

 

        

 

 

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LOGO

TRUSTEES
Gregory G. Weaver, Chair Cheryl K. Beebe* Dwight L. Bush Kathryn A. Cassidy John G. Chou Joaquin Delgado Eileen H. Dowling Lawrence Hughes* John F. Killian* Steven D. Kirchmar* Michael Latham*
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC
Distributor and Transfer Agent
TRUSTEES (continued)
James A. McNamara Lawrence W. Stranghoener* Paul C. Wirth
*Effective January 1, 2024
OFFICERS
James A. McNamara, President
Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer
Robert Griffith, Secretary
GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Investment Adviser
Visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.
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Economic and market forecasts presented herein reflect our judgment as of the date of this presentation and are subject to change without notice. These forecasts do not take into account the specific investment objectives, restrictions, tax and financial situation or other needs of any specific client. Actual data will vary and may not be reflected here. These forecasts are subject to high levels of uncertainty that may affect actual performance. Accordingly, these forecasts should be viewed as merely representative of a broad range of possible outcomes. These forecasts are estimated, based on assumptions, and are subject to significant revision and may change materially as economic and market conditions change.
Goldman Sachs has no obligation to provide updates or changes to these forecasts. Case studies and examples are for illustrative purposes only.
The reports concerning the Funds included in this shareholder report may contain certain forward-looking statements about the factors that may affect the performance of the Funds in the future. These statements are based on Fund management’s predictions and expectations concerning certain future events and their expected impact on the Funds, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors that may influence the future performance of the Funds. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in portfolio management strategies from those currently expected to be employed.
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how a Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for shareholders of Class A Shares or Class C Shares) or 1-800-621-2550 (for shareholders of all other share classes of a Fund); and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) web site at http://www. sec.gov.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs’’) does not provide legal, tax or accounting advice. Any statement contained in this communication (including any attachments) concerning U.S. tax matters was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code, and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed. Clients of Goldman Sachs should obtain their own independent tax advice based on their particular circumstances. Fund holdings and allocations shown are as of November 30, 2023 and may not be representative of future investments. Fund holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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This material is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current Prospectus or summary prospectus, if applicable. Investors should consider a Fund’s objective, risks, and charges and expenses, and read the summary prospectus, if available, and/or the Prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The summary prospectus, if available, and the Prospectus contain this and other information about a Fund and may be obtained from your Intermediary or from Goldman Sachs & Co LLC by calling (Class A Shares or Class C Shares – 1-800-526-7384) (all other share classes –
1-800-621-2550).
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ITEM 2.

CODE OF ETHICS.

 

(a)

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party (the “Code of Ethics”).

 

(b)

Not applicable.

 

(c)

During the period covered by this report, no amendments were made to the provisions of the Code of Ethics.

 

(d)

During the period covered by this report, the registrant did not grant any waivers, including an implicit waiver, from any provision of the Code of Ethics.

 

(e)

Not applicable.

 

(f)

A copy of the Code of Ethics is available as provided in Item 13(a)(1) of this report.

 

ITEM 3.

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

 

The registrant’s board of trustees has determined that the registrant has at least one “audit committee financial expert” (as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR) serving on its audit committee. Kathryn A. Cassidy is the “audit committee financial expert” and is “independent” (as each term is defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR).

 

ITEM 4.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Table 1 — Items 4(a) - 4(d). The accountant fees below reflect the aggregate fees billed by all of the Funds of the Goldman Sachs Trust and includes the Goldman Sachs Funds to which this certified shareholder report relates.

 

     2023      2022      Description of Services Rendered

Audit Fees:

        

•  PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”)

   $ 4,436,596      $ 3,535,093      Financial Statement audits.

Audit-Related Fees:

        

•  PwC

   $ 516,600      $ 438,000      Other attest services.

Tax Fees:

        

•  PwC

   $ 0      $ 0     

Table 2 — Items 4(b)(c) & (d). Non-Audit Services to the Goldman Sachs Trust’s service affiliates* that were pre-approved by the Audit Committee of the Goldman Sachs Trust pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(ii) of Regulation S-X.

 

     2023      2022      Description of Services Rendered

Audit-Related Fees:

        

•  PwC

   $ 2,075,449      $ 1,906,448      Internal control review performed in accordance with Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16 and semi-annual updates relating to withholding tax accrual for non-US jurisdictions. These fees are borne by the Funds’ Adviser.

 

*

These include the advisor (excluding sub-advisors) and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the advisor that provides ongoing services to the registrant (hereinafter referred to as “service affiliates”).

Item 4(e)(1) — Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

Pre-Approval of Audit and Non-Audit Services Provided to the Funds of the Goldman Sachs Trust. The Audit and Non-Audit Services Pre-Approval Policy (the “Policy”) adopted by the Audit Committee of Goldman Sachs Trust (“GST”) sets forth the procedures and the conditions pursuant to which services performed by an independent auditor for GST may be pre-approved. Services may be pre-approved specifically by the Audit Committee as a whole or, in certain circumstances, by the Audit Committee Chairman or the person designated as the Audit Committee Financial Expert. In addition, subject to specified cost limitations, certain services may be pre-approved under the provisions of the Policy. The Policy provides that the Audit Committee will consider whether the services provided by an independent auditor are consistent with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules on auditor independence. The Policy provides for periodic review and pre-approval by the Audit Committee of the services that may be provided by the independent auditor.

De Minimis Waiver. The pre-approval requirements of the Policy may be waived with respect to the provision of non-audit services that are permissible for an independent auditor to perform, provided (1) the aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes no more than five percent of the total amount of revenues subject to pre-approval that was paid to the independent auditors during the fiscal year in which the services are provided; (2) such services were not recognized by GST at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and (3) such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Audit Committee and approved prior to the completion of the audit by the Audit Committee or by one or more members of the Audit Committee to whom authority to grant such approvals has been delegated by the Audit Committee, pursuant to the pre-approval provisions of the Policy.

Pre-Approval of Non-Audit Services Provided to GST’s Investment Advisers. The Policy provides that, in addition to requiring pre-approval of audit and non-audit services provided to GST, the Audit Committee will pre-approve those non-audit services provided to GST’s investment advisers (and entities controlling, controlled by or under common control with the investment advisers that provide ongoing services to GST) where the engagement relates directly to the operations or financial reporting of GST.

Item 4(e)(2) – 0% of the audit-related fees, tax fees and other fees listed in Table 1 were approved by GST’s Audit Committee pursuant to the “de minimis” exception of Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X. In addition, 0% of the non-audit services to the GST’s service affiliates listed in Table 2 were approved by GST’s Audit Committee pursuant to the “de minimis” exception of Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.

Item 4(f) – Not applicable.

Item 4(g) Aggregate Non-Audit Fees Disclosure

The aggregate non-audit fees billed to GST by PwC for the twelve months ended November 30, 2023 and November 30, 2022 were $516,600 and $438,000, respectively. The aggregate non-audit fees billed to GST’s adviser and service affiliates by PwC for non-audit services for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were approximately $17.1 million and $14.4 million, respectively. The figures for these entities are not yet available for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. With regard to the aggregate non-audit fees billed to GST’s adviser and service affiliates, the 2022 and 2021 amounts include fees for non-audit services required to be pre-approved [see Table 2] and fees for non-audit services that did not require pre-approval since they did not directly relate to GST’s operations or financial reporting.

Item 4(h) — GST’s Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services to GST’s investment adviser and service affiliates that did not require pre-approval pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the auditors’ independence.

Item 4(i) – Not applicable.

Item 4(j) – Not applicable.


ITEM 5.

AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

 

Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed under Item 1.

 

ITEM 7.

DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 8.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 9.

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

 

Not applicable.

 


ITEM 10.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

 

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees.

 

ITEM 11.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

  (a)

The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

  (b)

There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 12.

DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 13.

RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION.

 

  (a)

Not Applicable.

 

  (b)

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 14.

EXHIBITS.

 

  (a)(1)   Goldman Sachs Trust’s Code of Ethics for Principal Executive and Senior Financial Officers is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 13(a)(1) of the registrant’s Form N-CSR filed on August 26, 2022.
  (a)(2)   Exhibit 99.CERT    Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.
  (a)(3)   Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
  (a)(4)   There was no change in the registrant’s independent public accountant for the period covered by this report.
  (b)   Exhibit 99.906CERT    Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.


SIGNATURES

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

 

    Goldman Sachs Trust
By:     /s/ James A. McNamara
    James A. McNamara
    President/Chief Executive Officer
    Goldman Sachs Trust
Date:     February 1, 2024

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

 

By:     /s/ James A. McNamara
    James A. McNamara
    President/Chief Executive Officer
    Goldman Sachs Trust
Date:     February 1, 2024
By:     /s/ Joseph F. DiMaria
    Joseph F. DiMaria
    Principal Financial Officer
    Goldman Sachs Trust
Date:     February 1, 2024