UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-05349

 

Goldman Sachs Trust

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

71 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606

 

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Caroline Kraus, Esq.    Copies to:
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC    Geoffrey R.T. Kenyon, Esq.
200 West Street    Dechert LLP
New York, New York 10282    100 Oliver Street
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(Name and address of agents for service)

 

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

 

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

 

Date of reporting period: December 31, 2019

 

 

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REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.

 

    

The Annual Report to Shareholders is filed herewith.


Goldman Sachs Funds

 

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Annual Report      

December 31, 2019

 
     

Fund of Funds Portfolios

     

Balanced Strategy

     

Growth and Income Strategy

     

Growth Strategy

     

Satellite Strategies

 

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BALANCED STRATEGY

 

 

GROWTH AND INCOME STRATEGY

 

 

GROWTH STRATEGY

 

 

SATELLITE STRATEGIES

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Market Review

    1  

Investment Process

    3  

Portfolio Management Discussions and Performance Summaries

    4  

Index Definitions

    23  

Schedules of Investments

    25  

Financial Statements

    35  

Financial Highlights

 

Balanced Strategy

    41  

Growth and Income Strategy

    49  

Growth Strategy

    57  

Satellite Strategies

    65  

Notes to Financial Statements

    73  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    94  

Other Information

    96  

 

     
NOT FDIC-INSURED   May Lose Value   No Bank Guarantee


MARKET REVIEW

 

Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds Portfolios

 

Market Review

The capital markets and the Portfolios were influenced most during the 12 months ended December 31, 2019 (the “Reporting Period”) by global economic data, central bank monetary policy and geopolitical events.

During the first quarter of 2019, when the Reporting Period started, risk assets broadly rebounded from a sell-off in the fourth quarter of 2018, as investor sentiment turned positive on a combination of dovish global central bank policy, tentative stabilization in Chinese economic growth and seemingly promising developments in U.S.-China trade talks. (Dovish tends to suggest lower interest rates; opposite of hawkish.) Although global economic growth continued to decelerate during the first calendar quarter, a few “green shoots” began to emerge. (Green shoots is a term used to describe signs of economic recovery or positive data during an economic downturn.) Indications of a bottoming in Chinese credit growth, a modest pick-up in fixed asset investment, and an uptick in March 2019 manufacturing data made investors hopeful for a recovery in Chinese and global economic growth. As inflationary pressures remained rather muted, the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) and the European Central Bank (“ECB”) each made a dovish shift and then maintained monetary policy stances that were broadly supportive of economic growth. More specifically, the Fed signaled it would make no additional short-term interest rate hikes during 2019, and the ECB indicated it was reluctant to raise interest rates during the calendar year. Global equities, as measured by the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index, were up 12.86% during the first calendar quarter, led by a rally in U.S. stocks. Emerging markets equities overall underperformed developed markets equities, but Chinese stocks, as represented by the MSCI China Index, rose more than 17%. In fixed income, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell during the first quarter of 2019.

In the second quarter of 2019, continued weakness in global economic growth and low levels of inflation led the Fed and ECB to indicate they might ease monetary policy. In June, the Fed signaled its next policy move was more likely to be an interest rate cut than an interest rate hike. The Fed’s dot plot, which shows interest rate projections of the members of the Federal Open Market Committee, revealed that policymakers expected to keep interest rates stable during 2019, followed by a 25 basis point cut in 2020. (A basis point is 1/100th of a percentage point.) Meanwhile, the ECB hinted that interest rate cuts and quantitative easing were on the table should economic data disappoint in the near term. Global equities were volatile during the second calendar quarter overall, though they rose 3.88%, as measured by the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index. In May 2019, global equities had suffered a significant decline amid headwinds from U.S.-China trade negotiations. They then recovered in June, driven by dovish central bank actions and market expectations of a pause in U.S.-China trade tensions ahead of the G20 meeting at month end. (Also known as Group of 20 nations, the G20 is a forum attended by finance ministers and central bank governors from the world’s highly developed economies consisting of 19 countries and the European Union.) In fixed income, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield and the 10-year German government bond yield fell during the second quarter of 2019 in response to global economic growth weakness and dovish central bank policies.

During the third quarter of 2019, weak growth in cyclical sectors, such as manufacturing, and increased global trade uncertainty weighed on investors’ expectations for global economic growth, sparking concerns about a possible recession. U.S.-China trade negotiations remained volatile throughout the third calendar quarter, with both sides sending mixed signals. Major central banks became more accommodative in their monetary policies, encouraged by muted inflation across developed economies. Both the Fed and the ECB, for example, cut interest rates. Global equities, as measured by the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index, appreciated 1.03% during the third calendar quarter, with Japanese and European stocks outperforming U.S. stocks. Emerging markets equities produced negative returns, broadly underperforming developed markets stocks. Continued weakness in Chinese macro data, along with persistent uncertainty regarding U.S.-China trade talks, pressured emerging markets equities. In fixed income, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield and the 10-year German government bond yield declined by 30 basis points and 25 basis points, respectively, during the third calendar quarter.

In the fourth quarter of 2019, global economic growth showed signs of stabilization, thanks in part to continuous central bank policy support that sought to manage economic and financial sector pressures. In October, the Fed cut interest rates again, signaling that easing had probably ended unless macroeconomic data deteriorated further. Meanwhile, there were positive developments in the U.S.-China trade dispute. Though a full-fledged trade deal remained uncertain, the U.S. and China settled on the framework of a “Phase One” deal during October, with the two sides reaching an agreement in principle on the details in mid-December. The timing of the agreement avoided a proposed tariff hike, scheduled for December 15th, and included a 50% rollback of a September

 

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2019 tariff increase. The U.S. President announced that the “Phase One” deal was scheduled to be signed on January 15, 2020. China also promised to address U.S. concerns about intellectual property practices. Collectively, the stabilization of global economic growth, mitigation of U.S.-China trade war risk and accommodative central bank monetary policy supported risk assets during the fourth calendar quarter. Global equities, as measured by the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index, were up 8.37%. Developed markets equities, as measured by the MSCI World Index, rose 7.80%, while emerging markets equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, climbed 11.93%. In fixed income, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield and the 10-year German government bond yield rose by 23 basis points and 40 basis points, respectively, benefiting from improved global economic growth data and the announcement of the U.S.-China “Phase One” deal.

Looking at the Reporting Period as a whole, the vast majority of risk assets finished the year in positive territory. The S&P 500® Index, up 31.49%, recorded its best annual return since 2013, while the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ended the year up 8.72%. Global equities, as measured by the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index, rose 27.73%, driven largely by the strong performance of U.S. large-cap stocks. Developed market equities generally outperformed their emerging markets counterparts. Although emerging markets equities advanced, they were pressured by slowing economic growth in China, weakness in emerging markets exports and intermittent U.S.-China trade escalation. In fixed income, 10-year U.S. Treasury yields and 10-year German government bond yields declined during the Reporting Period overall, as the Fed and ECB each eased monetary policy in response to soft economic growth and subdued inflation. These same factors, coupled with receding recession fears, caused credit spreads to tighten during the Reporting Period, resulting in strong performance for both investment grade and high yield corporate bonds. (Credit spreads are yield differentials between corporate bonds and U.S. Treasury securities of comparable maturity.)

Looking Ahead

At the end of the Reporting Period, we expected a modest pickup in global economic activity in 2020. In our view, the global economy could continue to expand, particularly in the U.S. where we were encouraged by the continued strength of the labor market, the early signs of a turnaround in manufacturing, what we considered to be manageable weakness in the services sector, and the fading drag of trade tariffs. As for monetary policy, we believed the Fed, ECB and the Bank of Japan were likely to remain accommodative, though the Bank of England may be the only major central bank to ease interest rates during 2020, in our opinion. We expected China, the Eurozone countries and Japan to provide additional fiscal stimulus in the near term. Regarding recessionary risk, we considered it low, though we expected it to be modestly higher in 2020 than it was in 2019. At the end of the Reporting Period, we saw no shortage of geopolitical concerns, including the potential of disruptions caused by a more adventurous or aggressive Iran and North Korea. We also thought that ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations, U.S. elections and the U.K.’s exit from the European Union could increase market volatility.

At the asset class level, we expected equities to offer modest returns in the near term, supported by moderate corporate earnings growth. Accordingly, they remained our preferred asset class at the end of the Reporting Period. Although we considered U.S. valuations high, we thought they were justified by the existing macro environment. That said, we expected high valuations and moderate earnings growth to limit equity returns relative to what we might expect during a period of increasing economic growth momentum. As for fixed income, we thought modest global economic growth and the willingness of developed central banks to ease monetary policy more aggressively, rather than tighten it, were likely to keep interest rates and credit spreads range bound in 2020. In this environment, we believe it is critical to remain vigilant. The current U.S. economic expansion has exceeded all others in length, while the current U.S. equity bull market has exceeded all others in length and all but one other in strength. In our view, neither will continue indefinitely. Therefore, we believe a dynamic investment approach is even more important than usual.

 

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What Differentiates Goldman Sachs’

Approach to Asset Allocation?

 

We believe that strong investment results through asset allocation are best achieved through teams of experts working together on a global scale:

 

 

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Goldman Sachs’ Global Portfolio Solutions Group determines the strategic and tactical asset allocations. The team is comprised of over 150* professionals with significant academic and practitioner experience.

 

 

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

Goldman Sachs Asset Allocation Investment Process

 

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Global Portfolio Solutions Group

Each Portfolio represents a diversified global portfolio on the efficient frontier.† The Portfolios differ in their long-term objective, and therefore, their asset allocation mix. The long-term strategic asset allocation is the primary source of risk and the corresponding primary determinant of total return. It therefore represents an anchor, or neutral starting point, from which tactical asset allocation decisions are made.

 

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Global Portfolio Solutions Group

For each Portfolio, the long-term strategic asset allocation is adjusted through a tactical investment process that seeks to react to and capitalize on changes in the market, the economic cycle, and macroeconomic environment. Within each strategy, we shift assets away from the strategic allocation by over and underweighting certain asset classes and by taking long or short positions in specific sectors, regions and countries. Using a proprietary fundamental analysis and portfolio construction process, the team develops views based on its current market and economic outlook across asset classes like global developed equity, emerging market equity, investment grade and non-investment grade fixed income, and currency markets.

 

*As   of December 2019.
†Portfolios   on the efficient frontier are optimal in both the sense that they offer maximal expected return for some given level of risk and minimal risk for some given level of expected return. The efficient frontier is the line created from the risk-reward graph, comprised of optimal portfolios. The optimal portfolios plotted along the curve have the highest expected return possible for the given amount of risk.

 

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Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds Portfolios – Asset Allocation

 

Investment Objectives

The Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio seeks current income and long-term capital appreciation. The Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation and current income. The Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation and, secondarily, current income.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Global Portfolio Solutions (“GPS”) Team discusses the performance and positioning of the Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds Portfolios — Asset Allocation (the “Portfolios”) for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2019 (the “Reporting Period”).

 

Q   How did the Portfolios perform during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio — During the Reporting Period, the Balanced Strategy Portfolio’s Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns of 15.24%, 14.30%, 15.68%, 14.99%, 15.49%, 15.69%, 14.94% and 15.70%, respectively. This compares to the 15.45% average annual total return of the Portfolio’s blended benchmark, which is composed 60% of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (Gross, USD, Hedged) (“Bloomberg Barclays Global Index”) and 40% of the MSCI All Country World Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (“MSCI ACWI Index”), during the same period.

 

     The components of the Portfolio’s blended benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays Global Index and the MSCI ACWI Index, generated average annual total returns of 8.22% and 26.60%, respectively, during the Reporting Period.

 

     Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio — During the Reporting Period, the Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio’s Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns of 18.60%, 17.78%, 19.17%, 18.51%, 18.91%, 19.10%, 18.30% and 19.10%, respectively. This compares to the 19.13% average annual total return of the Portfolio’s blended benchmark, which is composed 40% of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Index and 60% of the MSCI ACWI Index, during the same period.

 

     The components of the Portfolio’s blended benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays Global Index and the MSCI ACWI Index, generated average annual total returns of 8.22% and 26.60%, respectively, during the Reporting Period.

 

     Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio — During the Reporting Period, the Growth Strategy Portfolio’s Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns of 22.24%, 21.31%, 22.77%, 22.10%, 22.50%, 22.72%, 21.98% and 22.72%, respectively. This compares to the 22.84% average annual total return of the Portfolio’s blended benchmark, which is composed 80% of the MSCI ACWI Index and 20% of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Index, during the same period.

 

     The components of the Portfolio’s blended benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays Global Index and the MSCI ACWI Index, generated average annual total returns of 8.22% and 26.60%, respectively, during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   What key factors were responsible for the Portfolios’ performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   The Portfolios seek to achieve their respective investment objectives by investing mainly in a combination of underlying funds including exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) (collectively, the “Underlying Funds”). Some of the Portfolios’ Underlying Funds invest primarily in fixed income or money market instruments (the “Underlying Fixed Income Funds”); some of the Underlying Funds invest primarily in equity securities (the “Underlying Equity Funds”); and other Underlying Funds invest dynamically across equity, fixed income, commodity and other markets using various strategies including a managed-volatility or trend-following approach (the “Underlying Dynamic Funds”).

 

    

Performance is driven by three sources of return: long-term strategic asset allocation, medium-term and short-term

 

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dynamic allocation, and excess returns from investments in Underlying Funds. Long-term strategic asset allocation is the process by which we seek to budget or allocate portfolio risk, as opposed to capital, across a set of asset allocation risk factors, including but not limited to, equity, interest rate, emerging markets, credit, momentum and active risk. The resulting strategic asset allocations are implemented using a range of bottom-up security selection strategies across equity, fixed income and dynamic asset classes, which may utilize fundamental or quantitative investment techniques. We then incorporate our medium-term and short-term dynamic views into the Portfolios in order to react to changes in the economic cycle and the markets, respectively. Each Portfolio’s positioning may therefore change over time based on our medium-term and short-term market views on dislocations and attractive investment opportunities. These views may impact the relative weighting across asset classes, the allocation to geographies, sectors and industries as well as the Portfolios’ duration and sensitivity to inflation. (Duration is a measure of a portfolio’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates.)

 

     During the Reporting Period, the Portfolios generated strong positive double-digit returns on an absolute basis. In relative terms, the Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio and the Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio outperformed their respective benchmark indices.1 The Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio underperformed its benchmark index.

 

     Long-term strategic asset allocation added most to the performance of all three Portfolios during the Reporting Period. In addition, the contribution from our short-term dynamic decisions was generally positive. Conversely, the Portfolios were hurt overall by our medium-term dynamic views. Security selection within the Underlying Funds detracted from the performance of all three Portfolios.

 

     During the Reporting Period, we shifted the Portfolios to new long-term strategic allocations, as we sought to enhance their diversification and sources of potential excess returns. The new strategic allocations enhanced the Portfolios’ absolute returns.

 

     Our medium-term dynamic views detracted from the performance of all three Portfolios. Within fixed income, we held the view that the Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio, the Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio and the Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio should each have a short duration bias, which was expressed through a short position in long-maturity German government bonds and short positions in the front, or short-term, end of the U.S. Treasury yield curve. (Yield curve is a spectrum of interest rates based on maturities of varying lengths.) The short position in long-maturity German government bonds hurt the Portfolios’ performance, as German bund yields fell during the Reporting Period due to slower European economic growth and subdued inflation. The Portfolios’ short position in the two-year segment of the U.S. Treasury yield curve also hurt performance, as U.S. interest rates dropped during the Reporting Period. Elsewhere within fixed income, the Portfolios were hampered by their exposure to local emerging markets debt versus U.S. high yield corporate bonds during the first four months of the Reporting Period. This positioning was based on our view that credit spreads, which typically start to widen before an equity market peak, would be a headwind for U.S. high yield corporate bonds in the near term. (Credit spreads are yield differentials between corporate bonds and U.S. Treasury securities of comparable maturity.) However, high yield corporate bonds outperformed local emerging markets debt, and this medium-term dynamic view marginally detracted from the Portfolios’ performance.

 

     Our short-term dynamic views, which seek to take advantage of what we consider short-term market mispricing, contributed positively to the performance of all three Portfolios during the Reporting Period overall. During the first half of the Reporting Period, the GPS Team used the Goldman Sachs Tactical Exposure Fund (the “Underlying Tactical Fund”) to express its short-term dynamic views. In the second half of the Reporting Period, the GPS team used the Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund as the Underlying Tactical Fund for all three Portfolios.

 

     As mentioned earlier, security selection within the Underlying Funds detracted from the returns of the Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio, the Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio and the Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio.

 

Q   How did the Portfolios’ Underlying Funds perform relative to their respective benchmark indices during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Among Underlying Fixed Income Funds, the Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund, the Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund

 

 

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and the Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund outperformed their respective benchmark indices. The Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ended the Reporting Period relatively flat compared to its benchmark index. The Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund, the Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund the Goldman Sachs Access High Yield Corporate Bond ETF underperformed their respective benchmark indices. Among Underlying Equity Funds, the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® International Equity ETF, the Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund and the Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund outperformed their respective benchmark indices during the Reporting Period. The Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund outperformed its benchmark index between May 15, 2019, when it was added as an Underlying Equity Fund, and the end of the Reporting Period. The Underlying Equity Funds that underperformed their respective benchmark indices were the Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund, the Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Insights Fund, the Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights Fund, the Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund, the Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund, the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF, the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® Emerging Markets Equity ETF and the Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund. Among Underlying Dynamic Funds, the Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund and the Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund underperformed their respective benchmark indices.

 

     The Goldman Sachs Tactical Exposure Fund and the Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund underperformed their respective benchmark indices during the periods they served as the Portfolios’ Underlying Tactical Fund.

 

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

 

A   During the Reporting Period, all three Portfolios used derivatives for passive replication of asset classes. Specifically, each of the Portfolios held a strategic position in S&P 500® Index futures (positive impact on performance). They also employed put options on U.S. large cap equities (negative impact). (A put option is an option contract giving the owner the right, but not the obligation, to sell a specified amount of an underlying asset at a specified price within a specified time.)

 

     Within fixed income, all three Portfolios used interest rate futures to express our medium-term dynamic views on the U.S. Treasury yield curve and on long-term German interest rates (each had a negative impact). In addition, the Portfolios invested in a strategy that utilized interest rates options to profit if interest rates fall, remain constant, or rise less than anticipated (positive impact).

 

     The three Portfolios used forward foreign currency exchange contracts within a foreign currency hedging strategy (positive impact), which seeks to manage the risk associated with investing in non-U.S. currencies.

 

     Equity options were employed within a volatility selling strategy (negative impact). Our volatility selling strategy seeks to benefit from the difference between implied volatility (i.e., expectations of future volatility) and realized volatility (i.e., historical volatility) in equity markets.

 

     During the Reporting Period overall, some of the Portfolios’ Underlying Funds, including the Underlying Tactical Fund, used derivatives to apply their active investment views with greater versatility and potentially to afford greater risk management precision. As market conditions warranted during the Reporting Period, some of these Underlying Funds engaged in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, financial futures contracts, options, swap contracts and structured securities to attempt to enhance portfolio return and for hedging purposes.

 

Q   What changes did you make during the Reporting Period within the Portfolios?

 

A   In January 2019, we started to implement new long-term strategic allocations that we believed would provide regional exposure, particularly to the U.S., that was more in line with our long-term views as well as the Portfolios’ respective benchmark indices. As we shifted to the new strategic allocations, we increased the Portfolios’ exposure to U.S. large-cap stocks and other developed markets large-cap stocks, while reducing their exposure to emerging markets stocks. We also decreased the Portfolios’ exposure to small-cap stocks overall. Within fixed income, we increased the Portfolios’ exposure to global investment grade corporate bonds. By the end of May 2019, we had completed the implementation of the new long-term strategic allocations.

 

    

In May 2019, we added a strategic allocation to the Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund (“Dynamic Underlying Equity Fund”), a diversified equity portfolio that gives us access to equities as well as some options-based strategies in equities and fixed income. We funded the allocation to the Dynamic Underlying Equity Fund by reducing allocations to the Underlying Equity Funds overall, as the Portfolios would

 

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gain similar exposure through the Dynamic Underlying Equity Fund.

 

     During the Reporting Period, we also made changes to our medium-term dynamic views. In February 2019, we reduced the Portfolios’ short positions in long-maturity German government bonds and their short positions in the front, or short-term, end of the U.S. Treasury yield curve, as we sought to increase their exposure to global fixed income amid uncertainty about the global economic growth outlook. Between March and June 2019, we eliminated the Portfolios’ short positions in long-maturity German government bonds. Although we still believed the markets were underpricing the risk of future inflation, we did not see signs that inflation would break out of its range-bound levels in the near term. This, combined with dovish central bank policy, caused us to remove this view from all the Portfolios. (Dovish tends to suggest lower interest rates; opposite of hawkish.) In May 2019, we removed our view that the Portfolios have exposure to local emerging markets debt versus U.S. high yield corporate bonds, as this positioning was incorporated into the Portfolios’ new long-term strategic allocations. In July 2019, we reduced the Portfolios’ short positions in the two-year segment of the U.S. Treasury yield curve, eliminating it completely in December as it became less attractive, in our view, because of the Fed’s dovish stance, which greatly reduced the market’s expectations of a rate hike.

 

     Beginning in June 2019, we sought to reduce equity risk in the Portfolios through the purchase of put options on U.S. large-cap equities. We maintained this positioning through the end of the Reporting Period.

 

     On June 28, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Tactical Exposure Fund, which had served as the Portfolios’ Underlying Tactical Fund during the first half of the Reporting Period, was liquidated. The Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund became the Portfolios’ Underlying Tactical Fund.

 

Q   Were there any changes to the Portfolios’ portfolio management team during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Effective February 19, 2019, Raymond Chan no longer served as a portfolio manager of the Portfolios. Additionally, Neill Nuttall began serving as a portfolio manager of the Portfolios on February 19, 2019. By design, all investment decisions for the Portfolios are performed within a co-lead or team structure, with multiple subject matter experts. This strategic decision making has been the cornerstone of our approach and ensures continuity in the Portfolios. At the end of the Reporting Period, the portfolio managers for the Portfolios were Neill Nuttall and Christopher Lvoff.

 

     At the end of 2019, Kane Brenan, Global Head and Co-Chief Investment Officer of GPS, retired. Gregory Calnon became Global Head of GPS, and Neill Nuttall became sole Chief Investment Officer for GPS.

 

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Balanced Strategy

as of December 31, 2019

 

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

 

2    Generally, tactical fund weightings are rebalanced approximately monthly, but they may be rebalanced more or less frequently at the discretion of the Investment Adviser based on the market environment and its macro views. The weightings in the chart above reflect the allocations as of December 31, 2019. Actual Fund weighting in the Portfolio may differ from the figures shown above due to rounding, differences in returns of the Underlying Funds, or both. The above figures are not indicative of future allocations.

 

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OVERALL UNDERLYING FUND WEIGHTINGS3
Percentage of Net Assets

 

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

 

4   The underlying fund weighting for Tactical Exposure Fund was re-allocated to Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund in June 2019.

 

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

 

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Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value, as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on January 1, 2010 in Institutional Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmarks, the Balanced Strategy Composite Index (the “Balanced Composite”), which is comprised of 60% of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (Gross, USD, Hedged) (the “Bloomberg Barclays Global Index”) and 40% of the MSCI® All Country World Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (the “MSCI ACWI Index”), the Bloomberg Barclays Global Index and the MSCI ACWI Index (each with distributions reinvested), are shown. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations currently 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. The returns set forth below represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Portfolio’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted below. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio’s 10 Year Performance

Performance of a $1,000,000 investment, with distributions reinvested, from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2019.

 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Five Years        Ten Years      Since Inception

Class A (Commenced January 2, 1998)

           

Excluding sales charges

     15.24%        4.43%        4.88%      —%

Including sales charges

     8.91%        3.26%        4.29%      —%

 

Class C (Commenced January 2, 1998)

           

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     14.30%        3.62%        4.09%      —%

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     13.29%        3.62%        4.09%      —%

 

Institutional (Commenced January 2, 1998)

     15.68%        4.82%        5.29%      —%

 

Service (Commenced January 2, 1998)

     14.99%        4.45%        4.85%      —%

 

Investor (Commenced November 30, 2007)

     15.49%        4.67%        5.13%      —%

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     15.69%        N/A        N/A      4.59%

 

Class R (Commenced November 30, 2007)

     14.94%        4.19%        4.65%      —%

 

Class R6 (Commenced July 31, 2015)

     15.70%        N/A        N/A      5.11%

 

 

*   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, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Average Annual Total Return.

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

 

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Growth and Income Strategy

as of December 31, 2019

 

LOGO

 

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

 

2   Generally, tactical fund weightings are rebalanced approximately monthly, but they may be rebalanced more or less frequently at the discretion of the Investment Adviser based on the market environment and its macro views. The weightings in the chart above reflect the allocations as of December 31, 2019. Actual underlying fund weighting in the Portfolio may differ from the figures shown above due to rounding, differences in returns of the underlying funds, or both. The above figures are not indicative of future allocations.

 

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OVERALL UNDERLYING FUND WEIGHTINGS3
Percentage of Net Assets

 

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

 

4    The underlying fund weighting for Tactical Exposure Fund was re-allocated to Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund in June 2019.

 

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

 

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Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value, as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on January 1, 2010 in Institutional Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmarks, the Growth and Income Strategy Composite Index (the “Growth and Income Composite”), which is comprised of 60% of the MSCI® All Country World Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (the “MSCI ACWI Index”) and 40% of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (Gross, USD, Hedged) (the “Bloomberg Barclays Global Index”), the Bloomberg Barclays Global Index and the MSCI ACWI Index (each with distributions reinvested), are shown. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations currently 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. The returns set forth below represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Portfolio’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted below. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

 

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio’s 10 Year Performance

Performance of a $1,000,000 investment, with distributions reinvested, from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2019.

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Five Years        Ten Years      Since Inception

Class A (Commenced January 2, 1998)

           

Excluding sales charges

     18.60%        5.71%        6.19%      —%

Including sales charges

     12.11%        4.52%        5.59%      —%

 

Class C (Commenced January 2, 1998)

           

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     17.78%        4.91%        5.40%      —%

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     16.76%        4.91%        5.40%      —%

 

Institutional (Commenced January 2, 1998)

     19.17%        6.12%        6.61%      —%

 

Service (Commenced January 2, 1998)

     18.51%        5.61%        6.09%      —%

 

Investor (Commenced November 30, 2007)

     18.91%        5.91%        6.45%      —%

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     19.10%        N/A        N/A      4.63%

 

Class R (Commenced November 30, 2007)

     18.30%        5.45%        5.93%      —%

 

Class R6 (Commenced July 31, 2015)

     19.10%        N/A        N/A      6.27%

 

 

*   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, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Average Annual Total Return.

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

 

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FUND BASICS

 

Growth Strategy

as of December 31, 2019

 

LOGO

 

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

 

2    Generally, tactical fund weightings are rebalanced approximately monthly, but they may be rebalanced more or less frequently at the discretion of the Investment Adviser based on the market environment and its macro views. The weightings in the chart above reflect the allocations as of December 31, 2019. Actual underlying fund weighting in the Portfolio may differ from the figures shown above due to rounding, differences in returns of the underlying funds, or both. The above figures are not indicative of future allocations.

 

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OVERALL UNDERLYING FUND WEIGHTINGS3
Percentage of Net Assets

 

LOGO

 

 

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

 

4    The underlying fund weighting for Tactical Exposure Fund was re-allocated to Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund in June 2019.

 

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

 

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Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value, as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on January 1, 2010 in Institutional Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmarks, the Growth Strategy Composite Index (the “Growth Strategy Composite”), which is comprised of 80% of the MSCI® All Country World Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (the “MSCI ACWI Index”) and 20% of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (Gross, USD, Hedged) (the “Bloomberg Barclays Global Index”), the Bloomberg Barclays Global Index and the MSCI ACWI Index (each with distributions reinvested), are shown. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations currently 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. The returns set forth below represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Portfolio’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted below. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

 

Growth Strategy Portfolio’s 10 Year Performance

Performance of a $1,000,000 investment, with distributions reinvested, from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2019.

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Five Years        Ten Years      Since Inception

Class A (Commenced January 2, 1998)

           

Excluding sales charges

     22.24%        6.96%        7.35%      —%

Including sales charges

     15.11%        5.76%        6.75%      —%

 

Class C (Commenced January 2, 1998)

           

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     21.31%        6.16%        6.54%      —%

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     20.11%        6.16%        6.54%      —%

 

Institutional (Commenced January 2, 1998)

     22.77%        7.39%        7.78%      —%

 

Service (Commenced January 2, 1998)

     22.10%        6.85%        7.24%      —%

 

Investor (Commenced November 30, 2007)

     22.50%        7.24%        7.62%      —%

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     22.72%        N/A        N/A      5.02%

 

Class R (Commenced November 30, 2007)

     21.98%        6.71%        7.08%      —%

 

Class R6 (Commenced July 31, 2015)

     22.72%        N/A        N/A      7.41%

 

 

*   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, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Average Annual Total Return.

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

 

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Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio

 

Investment Objective

The Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Global Portfolio Solutions Team discusses the performance and positioning of the Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds Portfolios — Satellite Strategies Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2019 (the “Reporting Period”).

 

Q   How did the Portfolio perform during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, the Portfolio’s Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns of 18.38%, 17.55%, 18.86%, 18.25%, 18.71%, 18.85%, 18.12% and 19.02%, respectively. This compares to the 19.45% average annual total return of the Portfolio’s blended benchmark, which is composed 40% of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the “Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Index”), 30% of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (the “S&P 500® Index”) and 30% of the MSCI EAFE Net Total Return Index (the “MSCI EAFE Index”), during the same period.

 

     The components of the blended benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Index, the S&P 500® Index and the MSCI EAFE Index, generated average annual total returns of 8.72%, 31.49% and 22.01%, respectively, during the same period.

 

Q   How did various satellite asset classes perform during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, satellite asset classes generated positive absolute returns. Relative to traditional equity and fixed income asset classes, performance across satellite asset classes was mixed.

 

     Global infrastructure securities, as represented by the S&P Global Infrastructure Index (Net, Unhedged), performed best, generating a return of 28.69%, during the Reporting Period. It was the only equity satellite asset class to outperform the equity component of the blended benchmark, which is an equal-weighted blend of U.S. and international stocks, as represented by the S&P 500® Index and the MSCI EAFE Index. These two indices were up 31.49% and 22.01%, respectively, during the Reporting Period.

 

     As for other equity satellite asset classes, they underperformed the equity component of the blended benchmark. International small-cap stocks returned 24.96%, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index (Net, Unhedged). Global real estate securities, as represented by the FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index (Net, Unhedged), returned 22.10% during the Reporting Period. Emerging markets equities returned 18.42%, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net, Unhedged), amid volatility stemming from uncertainty around U.S.-China trade negotiations. U.S. energy master limited partnerships (“MLPs”), as measured by the Alerian MLP Index, was the weakest equity satellite asset class during the Reporting Period, but still returned 6.56%.

 

     As for fixed income satellite asset classes, with the exception of leveraged loans, each outperformed the fixed income component of the blended benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Index. U.S. dollar-denominated emerging markets debt, as represented by the J.P. Morgan Emerging Market Bond Index Global Diversified Index, was the best-performing fixed income satellite asset class, up 15.04% during the Reporting Period. Next was U.S. high yield corporate bonds, which produced a gain of 14.32%, as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High-Yield 2% Issuer Capped Bond Index. Local emerging markets debt, as represented by the J.P. Morgan Government Bond Index — Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index, generated a return of 13.74%. Leveraged loans, as measured by the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index, returned 8.17%, underperforming the fixed income component of the blended benchmark.

 

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Q   What key factors were responsible for the Portfolio’s performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   The Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing mainly in a combination of underlying funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) (collectively, the “Underlying Funds”). Some of the Portfolio’s Underlying Funds invest primarily in fixed income or money market instruments (the “Underlying Fixed Income Funds”), and some of the Underlying Funds invest primarily in equity securities (the “Underlying Equity Funds”).

 

     The Portfolio’s performance is driven by three sources of return: long-term strategic asset allocation, medium-term dynamic allocation, and excess returns from investments in Underlying Funds. Long-term strategic asset allocation is the process by which we seek to budget or allocate portfolio risk, as opposed to capital, across a set of asset allocation risk factors, including but not limited to, equity, interest rate, emerging markets, credit, momentum and active risk. We apply a factor-based risk budgeting approach to develop a strategic allocation across the satellite asset classes included in the Portfolio. Our model focuses on broad asset classes, such as emerging markets, high yield credit and real assets. We then incorporate our medium-term dynamic views into the Portfolio in order to react to changes in the economic cycle. The Portfolio’s positioning may therefore change over time based on our medium-term dynamic views of attractive investment opportunities. These views may impact relative weighting across asset classes, the allocation to geographies, sectors and industries as well as the Portfolio’s duration and sensitivity to inflation. (Duration is a measure of a portfolio’s sensitivity to changes in interest rates.)

 

     During the Reporting Period, our strategic asset allocation produced significantly positive absolute returns, but underperformed the Portfolio’s blended benchmark of core asset classes. Our medium-term dynamic allocation also diminished relative results. On the positive side, security selection within the Underlying Funds added to returns during the Reporting Period, with outperformance concentrated in the Underlying Equity Funds.

 

     Strategic asset allocation had a negative impact on the Portfolio’s relative performance during the Reporting Period. The Portfolio was hurt by its strategic allocations to equity satellite assets classes, all but one of which underperformed the equity component of the blended benchmark. The Portfolio’s strategic allocation to global infrastructure securities contributed positively. Global infrastructure securities, which are interest-rate sensitive investments, benefited from the decline in U.S. interest rates during the Reporting Period. As for fixed income, the Portfolio’s strategic allocations to satellite asset classes added overall to its performance. With one exception, all of the Portfolio’s fixed income satellite asset classes outpaced the fixed income component of the blended benchmark. A strategic allocation to leveraged loans, which underperformed the fixed income component of the blended benchmark, detracted from the Portfolio’s relative results. Leveraged loans tend to perform well in rising interest rate environments because they are floating-rate securities, and their coupon rates reset regularly to reflect current interest rates. However, the Reporting Period was characterized by falling interest rates, as the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) paused its short-term rate hikes and started making interest rate cuts.

 

Q   How did the Portfolio’s Underlying Funds perform relative to their respective benchmark indices during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, security selection within the Underlying Funds overall added to the Portfolio’s results. Among Underlying Equity Funds, the Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund, the Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund, the Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund and the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® Emerging Markets Equity ETF outperformed their respective benchmark indices. The Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund, the Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund and the Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund underperformed their respective benchmark indices. Among Underlying Fixed Income Funds, the Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund and the Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund outperformed their respective benchmark indices. The Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund and the Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund underperformed their respective benchmark indices.

 

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

 

A  

During the Reporting Period, the Portfolio did not directly invest in derivatives. However, some of the Underlying Funds used derivatives to apply their active investment views with greater versatility and to potentially afford greater risk management precision. As market conditions warranted, some of these Underlying Funds engaged in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, financial futures contracts,

 

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options, swap contracts and structured securities to attempt to enhance portfolio return and for hedging purposes.

 

Q   What changes did you make during the Reporting Period within the Portfolio?

 

A   We made some adjustments to the Portfolio’s allocations during the Reporting Period. In March 2019, we added a small allocation to energy MLP infrastructure securities through an investment in the Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund. We believed energy MLP infrastructure securities offered attractive dividend yields, given our expectations for generally steady interest rates, benign inflation and fairly stable economic growth in the near term. To fund this allocation, we reduced the Portfolio’s exposure to international small-cap equities, preferring U.S. exposure over international exposure at that particular time.

 

     In June 2019, we sought to reduce the Portfolio’s equity risk by reducing its allocation to emerging markets equities, which we accomplished by slightly reducing its allocation to the Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund and increasing its cash position. During December, we once again increased the Portfolio’s allocation to emerging markets equities by increasing its allocation to the Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund.

 

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

 

A   Effective February 19, 2019, Raymond Chan no longer served as a portfolio manager of the Portfolio. Additionally, Neill Nuttall began serving as a portfolio manager of the Portfolio on February 19, 2019. By design, all investment decisions for the Portfolio are performed within a co-lead or team structure, with multiple subject matter experts. This strategic decision making has been the cornerstone of our approach and ensures continuity in the Portfolio. At the end of the Reporting Period, the portfolio managers for the Portfolio were Neill Nuttall and Christopher Lvoff.

 

     At the end of 2019, Kane Brenan, Global Head and Co-Chief Investment Officer of GPS, retired. Gregory Calnon became Global Head of GPS, and Neill Nuttall became sole Chief Investment Officer for GPS.

 

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Satellite Strategies Portfolio

as of December 31, 2019

 

  TARGET RISK-CONTRIBUTION INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO1 AS OF 12/31/19
     Percentage of Investment Portfolio
    LOGO

 

1    Generally, tactical fund weightings are rebalanced approximately monthly, but they may be rebalanced more or less frequently at the discretion of the Investment Adviser based on the market environment and its macro views. The weightings in the chart above reflect the allocations as of December 31, 2019. Actual underlying fund weighting in the Portfolio may differ from the figures shown above due to rounding, differences in returns of the underlying funds, or both. The above figures are not indicative of future allocations. The percentage shown for each underlying fund reflects the value of that underlying fund as a percentage of net assets of the Portfolio. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to rounding and/or the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

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OVERALL UNDERLYING FUND WEIGHTINGS2
Percentage of Net Assets

 

LOGO

 

 

2    The Portfolio is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. The percentage shown for each underlying fund reflects the value of that underlying fund as a percentage of net assets of the Portfolio. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to rounding and/or the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

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

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS SATELLITE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO

 

Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value, as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on January 1, 2010 in Institutional Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Portfolio’s benchmarks, the Satellite Strategies Composite Index (the “Satellite Composite”), which is comprised of 40% of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the “BBCAB Index”), 30% of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (the “S&P 500® Index”), and 30% of the MSCI® Europe, Australasia and Far East Index (the “MSCI EAFE Index”), the S&P 500® Index, the BBCAB Index and the MSCI EAFE Index (Gross, USD, Unhedged) (all with distributions reinvested), are shown. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations currently 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. The returns set forth below represent past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The Portfolio’s investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted below. Please visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

 

Satellite Strategies Portfolio’s 10 Year Performance

Performance of a $1,000,000 investment, with distributions reinvested, from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2019.

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Five Years        Ten Years      Since Inception

Class A (Commenced March 30, 2007)

           

Excluding sales charges

     18.38%        4.44%        5.05%      —%

Including sales charges

     11.86%        3.26%        4.46%      —%

 

Class C (Commenced March 30, 2007)

           

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     17.55%        3.68%        4.27%      —%

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     16.52%        3.68%        4.27%      —%

 

Institutional (Commenced March 30, 2007)

     18.86%        4.87%        5.47%      —%

 

Service (Commenced August 29, 2008)

     18.25%        4.35%        4.96%      —%

 

Investor (Commenced November 30, 2007)

     18.71%        4.72%        5.30%      —%

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     18.85%        N/A        N/A      4.18%

 

Class R (Commenced November 30, 2007)

     18.12%        4.20%        4.80%      —%

 

Class R6 (Commenced July 31, 2015)

     19.02%        N/A        N/A      5.15%

 

 

*   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, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Average Annual Total Return.

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

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS FUND OF FUNDS PORTFOLIOS

 

Index Definitions

 

The Balanced Strategy Composite Index (“Balanced Composite”) is a composite representation prepared by the Investment Adviser of the performance of the Portfolio’s asset classes weighted according to their respective weightings in the Portfolio’s target range. The Balanced Composite is comprised of a blend of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (Gross, USD, Hedged) (“Bloomberg Barclays Global Index”) (60%) and the MSCI All Country World Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (“MSCI® ACWI Index”) (40%). The Bloomberg Barclays Global Index is an unmanaged index, provides a broad-based measure of the global investment grade fixed-rate debt markets and covers the most liquid portion of the global investment grade fixed-rate bond market, including government, credit and collateralized securities. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index. The MSCI® ACWI Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI® ACWI Index consists of 47 country indices comprising 23 developed and 24 emerging market country indices. The developed market country indices included are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The emerging market country indices are: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Qatar, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

The Growth and Income Strategy Composite Index (“Growth and Income Composite”) is a composite representation prepared by the Investment Adviser of the performance of the Portfolio’s asset classes weighted according to their respective weightings in the Portfolio’s target range. The Growth and Income Composite is comprised of a blend of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (Gross, USD, Hedged) (“Bloomberg Barclays Global Index”) (40%) and the MSCI All Country World Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (“MSCI® ACWI Index”) (60%). The Growth and Income Composite figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. The Bloomberg Barclays Global Index is an unmanaged index, provides a broad-based measure of the global investment-grade fixed-rate debt markets and covers the most liquid portion of the global investment grade fixed-rate bond market, including government, credit and collateralized securities. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index. The MSCI® ACWI Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI® ACWI Index consists of 47 country indices comprising 23 developed and 24 emerging market country indices. The developed market country indices included are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The emerging market country indices are: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

The Growth Strategy Composite Index (“Growth Composite”) is a composite representation prepared by the Investment Advisor of the performance of the Portfolio’s asset classes weighted according to their respective weightings in the Portfolio’s target range. The Growth Composite is comprised of a blend of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (Gross, USD, Hedged) (“Bloomberg Barclays Global Index”) (20%) and the MSCI All Country World Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (“MSCI® ACWI Index”) (80%). The Growth Strategy Composite figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. The Bloomberg Barclays Global Index is an unmanaged index, provides a broadbased measure of the global investment-grade fixed-rate debt markets and covers the most liquid portion of the global investment grade fixed-rate bond market, including government, credit and collateralized securities. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index. The MSCI® ACWI Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI® ACWI Index consists of 47 country indices comprising 23 developed and 24 emerging market country indices. The developed market country indices included are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The emerging market country indices are: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

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The Satellite Strategies Composite Index (“Satellite Composite”) is a composite representation prepared by the Investment Adviser of the performance of the Portfolio’s asset classes weighted according to their respective weightings in the Portfolio’s target range. The Satellite Composite is comprised of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (40%), the S&P 500® Index (30%), and the MSCI® EAFE® Net Total Return Index (30%). The Satellite Composite figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index represents an unmanaged diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasuries, investment-grade corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The S&P 500® Index is the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index of 500 stocks, an unmanaged index of common stock prices. The unmanaged MSCI® EAFE® Index is a market capitalization weighted composite of securities in 21 developed markets. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Alerian MLP Index is the leading gauge of energy infrastructure master limited partnerships. 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).

Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High-Yield 2% Issuer Capped Bond Index, an unmanaged index, covers the universe of U.S. dollar denominated, non-convertible, fixed rate, non-investment grade debt. Index holdings must have at least one year to final maturity, at least $150 million par amount outstanding, and be publicly issued with a rating of Ba1 or lower.

Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index is designed to mirror the investable universe of the U.S. dollar-denominated leveraged loan market.

FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index is a free-float adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index designed to track the performance of listed real estate companies in developed countries worldwide. Constituents of the Index are screened on liquidity, size and revenue.

J.P. Morgan Emerging Market Bond Index — Global Diversified Index is an unmanaged index of external debt instruments of emerging countries. The index is positioned as the investable benchmark that includes only those countries that are accessible by most of the international investor base and is popular largely due to its diversification weighting scheme and country coverage.

J.P. Morgan Government Bond Index — Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index is an unmanaged index of debt instruments issued by emerging markets governments in local currency. As emerging markets look increasingly toward their domestic market for sources of finance, investors are looking more closely at local markets in search for higher yield and greater diversification.

MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index captures large, mid and small cap representation across 23 developed markets and 26 emerging markets countries.

MSCI China Index captures large and mid cap representation across China H shares, B shares, Red chips, P chips and foreign listings.

MSCI World Index is a broad global equity index that represents large and mid-cap equity performance across 23 developed markets countries. It covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index is an equity index that captures small-cap representation across developed markets countries around the world, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The index covers approximately 14% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large-cap and mid-cap representation across 24 emerging markets countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

S&P 500® Index is a U.S. stock market index based on the market capitalizations of 500 large companies having common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ. The S&P 500® Index components and their weightings are determined by S&P Dow Jones Indices.

S&P Global Infrastructure Index is designed to track 75 companies from around the world chosen to represent the listed infrastructure industry while maintaining liquidity and tradability. To create diversified exposure, the index includes three distinct infrastructure clusters: energy, transportation, and utilities.

Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index represents an unmanaged diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasuries, investment-grade corporate bonds and mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities.

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS BALANCED STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Underlying Funds(a) – 91.6%  
Dynamic – 8.6%  
  2,476,700     Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund – Class R6   $ 23,900,156  
  1,514,895     Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund – Class R6     14,952,011  
  789,315     Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund – Class R6     6,448,704  
   

 

 

 
      45,300,871  

 

 

 
Equity – 27.9%  
  4,085,733     Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund – Class R6     79,876,079  
  1,721,417     Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     22,343,992  
  1,856,678     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     18,214,010  
  884,252     Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund – Class R6     9,824,039  
  775,646     Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund – Class R6     9,672,305  
  601,297     Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund – Class R6     7,209,556  
   

 

 

 
      147,139,981  

 

 

 
Exchange Traded Funds – 19.3%  
  791,076     Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF     51,158,885  
  958,523     Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF     50,418,310  
   

 

 

 
      101,577,195  

 

 

 
Fixed Income – 35.8%  
  12,640,339     Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund – Class R6     161,164,320  
  826,583     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     10,266,162  
  709,340     Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund – Class R6     6,710,359  
  891,316     Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     5,401,374  
  800,924     Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund – Class R6     5,214,013  
   

 

 

 
      188,756,228  

 

 

 
  TOTAL UNDERLYING FUNDS – 91.6%  
  (Cost $465,403,944)   $ 482,774,275  

 

 

 
Shares    

Dividend

Rate

  Value  
Investment Company(a) – 4.2%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  22,109,474     1.638%   $ 22,109,474  
  (Cost $22,109,474)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 95.8%  
  (Cost $487,513,418)   $ 504,883,749  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 4.2%
    21,887,397  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 526,771,146  

 

 

 

 

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

(a)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD

 

—Australian Dollar

CHF

 

—Swiss Franc

DKK

 

—Danish Krone

EUR

 

—Euro

GBP

 

—British Pound

HKD

 

—Hong Kong Dollar

ILS

 

—Israeli Shekel

JPY

 

—Japanese Yen

NOK

 

—Norwegian Krone

NZD

 

—New Zealand Dollar

SEK

 

—Swedish Krona

SGD

 

—Singapore Dollar

USD

 

—U.S. Dollar

 

Investment Abbreviation:

ETF

 

—Exchange Traded Fund

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS BALANCED STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Portfolio had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN

 

Counterparty  

Currency

Purchased

    

Currency

Sold

     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 

MS & Co. Int. PLC

  USD     4,579,237      JPY     495,000,000        03/18/20      $ 3,173  

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED LOSS

 

Counterparty  

Currency

Purchased

    

Currency

Sold

     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Loss
 

MS & Co. Int. PLC

  USD     1,713,345      CHF     1,680,000        03/18/20      $ (32,259
  USD     5,921,298      EUR     5,300,000        03/18/20        (52,994
  USD     3,248,085      GBP     2,470,000        03/18/20        (30,740
  USD     1,310,298      AUD     1,910,000        03/18/20        (32,649
  USD     327,712      DKK     2,190,000        03/18/20        (2,817
  USD     500,194      SEK     4,725,000        03/18/20        (6,178
  USD     125,617      NOK     1,150,000        03/18/20        (5,403
  USD     57,954      ILS     200,000        03/18/20        (209
  USD     257,161      SGD     350,000        03/18/20        (3,273
  USD     713,627      HKD     5,590,000        03/18/20        (3,308
    USD     45,819      NZD     70,000        03/18/20        (1,358
TOTAL                                      $ (171,188

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Portfolio had the following futures contracts:

 

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

Long position contracts:

                 

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     155          03/20/20        $ 25,041,025        $ 326,333  

PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Portfolio had the following purchased options:

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON FUTURES

 

Description          Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Market
Value
    

Premiums

Paid (Received)

by Portfolio

     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Purchased option contracts

 

           

Calls

 

           

Eurodollar Futures

      $ 97.00        03/15/2021        55      $ 137,500      $ 198,000      $ 98,440      $ 99,560  

Eurodollar Futures

        97.00        06/14/2021        53        132,500        190,800        98,173        92,627  

Eurodollar Futures

        97.00        09/13/2021        29        72,500        104,218        71,117        33,101  

Eurodollar Futures

        97.50        09/14/2020        58        145,000        125,425        45,023        80,402  

Eurodollar Futures

        97.50        12/14/2020        54        135,000        118,801        51,501        67,300  

Eurodollar Futures

        98.00        06/14/2021        205        512,500        262,656        166,996        95,660  

Eurodollar Futures

        98.25        03/15/2021        471        1,177,500        356,193        548,580        (192,387

Eurodollar Futures

        98.25        06/14/2021        415        1,037,500        357,938        513,313        (155,375

Eurodollar Futures

        98.25        09/13/2021        406        1,015,000        385,700        486,267        (100,567

Eurodollar Futures

        98.50        03/16/2020        77        192,500        1,444        26,166        (24,722

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS BALANCED STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON FUTURES (continued)

 

Description          Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Market
Value
    

Premiums

Paid (Received)

by Portfolio

     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Purchased option contracts (continued)

 

           

Eurodollar Futures

      $ 98.50        06/15/2020        51      $ 127,500      $ 4,143      $ 25,618      $ (21,475

Eurodollar Futures

          98.50        12/13/2021        275        687,500        190,782        270,001        (79,219
TOTAL                        2,149      $ 5,372,500      $ 2,296,100      $ 2,401,195      $ (105,095

OVER-THE-COUNTER OPTIONS ON EQUITIES

 

Description    Counterparty    Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Market
Value
    

Premiums

Paid (Received)

by Portfolio

     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Purchased option contracts

                    

Puts

                       

SPX Index

   Barclays Bank PLC      $2,801.58        01/17/2020        3,649      $ 3,649      $ 2,934      $ 323,739      $ (320,805

 

 

 

 

 

Abbreviations:

 

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

 

 

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH AND INCOME STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Underlying Funds(a) – 94.0%  
Dynamic – 7.2%  
  3,613,879     Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund – Class R6   $ 34,873,929  
  2,191,207     Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund – Class R6     21,627,209  
  1,145,021     Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund – Class R6     9,354,823  
   

 

 

 
      65,855,961  

 

 

 
Equity – 40.7%  
  10,141,115     Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund – Class R6     198,258,792  
  5,903,161     Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     76,623,035  
  4,661,171     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     45,726,090  
  1,583,417     Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund – Class R6     19,745,205  
  1,602,955     Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund – Class R6     17,808,828  
  1,054,916     Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund – Class R6     12,648,442  
   

 

 

 
      370,810,392  

 

 

 
Exchange Traded Funds – 27.2%  
  2,912,779     Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF     188,369,418  
  1,132,354     Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF     59,561,820  
   

 

 

 
      247,931,238  

 

 

 
Fixed Income – 18.9%  
  9,359,304     Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund – Class R6     119,331,127  
  2,060,509     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     25,591,522  
  1,622,053     Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     9,829,639  
  1,395,707     Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund – Class R6     9,086,053  
  927,599     Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund – Class R6     8,775,085  
   

 

 

 
      172,613,426  

 

 

 
  TOTAL UNDERLYING FUNDS – 94.0%  
  (Cost $800,876,755)   $ 857,211,017  

 

 

 
Shares    

Dividend

Rate

  Value  
Investment Company(a) – 3.3%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  30,552,695     1.638%   $ 30,552,695  
  (Cost $30,552,695)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 97.3%  
  (Cost $831,429,450)   $ 887,763,712  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 2.7%
    24,217,925  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 911,981,637  

 

 

 

 

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

(a)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Currency Abbrevations:

AUD

 

—Australian Dollar

CHF

 

—Swiss Franc

DKK

 

—Danish Krone

EUR

 

—Euro

GBP

 

—British Pound

HKD

 

—Hong Kong Dollar

ILS

 

—Israeli Shekel

JPY

 

—Japanese Yen

NOK

 

—Norwegian Krone

NZD

 

—New Zealand Dollar

SEK

 

—Swedish Krona

SGD

 

—Singapore Dollar

USD

 

—U.S. Dollar

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ETF

 

—Exchange Traded Fund

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH AND INCOME STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Portfolio had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN

 

Counterparty  

Currency

Purchased

    

Currency

Sold

     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 

MS & Co. Int. PLC

  USD     5,300,814      JPY     573,000,000        03/18/20      $ 3,673  

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED LOSS

 

Counterparty  

Currency

Purchased

    

Currency

Sold

     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Loss
 

MS & Co. Int. PLC

  USD     147,463      NOK     1,350,000        03/18/20      $ (6,344
  USD     6,848,595      EUR     6,130,000        03/18/20        (61,294
  USD     1,516,104      AUD     2,210,000        03/18/20        (37,777
  USD     3,754,366      GBP     2,855,000        03/18/20        (35,531
  USD     378,590      DKK     2,530,000        03/18/20        (3,255
  USD     1,988,704      CHF     1,950,000        03/18/20        (37,442
  USD     579,590      SEK     5,475,000        03/18/20        (7,159
  USD     293,899      SGD     400,000        03/18/20        (3,740
  USD     825,969      HKD     6,470,000        03/18/20        (3,828
  USD     69,545      ILS     240,000        03/18/20        (251
    USD     52,365      NZD     80,000        03/18/20        (1,552
TOTAL                                      $ (198,173

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Portfolio had the following futures contracts:

 

Type    Number of
Contracts
Long (Short)
       Expiration
Date
       Value        Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 

Long position contracts:

 

    

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     286          03/20/20        $ 46,204,730        $ 641,301  

PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Portfolio had the following purchased options:

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON FUTURES

 

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

Purchased option contracts

                    

Calls

                    

Eurodollar Futures

   $97.00      06/14/2021        91      $ 227,500      $ 327,600      $ 168,561      $ 159,039  

Eurodollar Futures

   97.00      03/15/2021        95        237,500        342,000        170,033        171,967  

Eurodollar Futures

   97.00      09/13/2021        72        180,000        258,750        176,567        82,183  

Eurodollar Futures

   97.50      12/14/2020        130        325,000        286,000        123,983        162,017  

Eurodollar Futures

   97.50      09/14/2020        138        345,000        298,425        107,123        191,302  

Eurodollar Futures

   98.00      06/14/2021        398        995,000        509,937        324,216        185,721  

Eurodollar Futures

   98.25      06/14/2021        882        2,205,000        760,725        1,091,871        (331,146

Eurodollar Futures

   98.25      09/13/2021        861        2,152,500        817,950        1,031,910        (213,960

Eurodollar Futures

   98.25      03/15/2021        1,012        2,530,000        765,325        1,179,698        (414,373

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH AND INCOME STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON FUTURES (continued)

 

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

Purchased option contracts (continued)

                    

Eurodollar Futures

   $98.50      03/16/2020        130      $ 325,000      $ 2,438      $ 44,177      $ (41,739

Eurodollar Futures

   98.50      06/15/2020        85        212,500        6,906        42,697        (35,791

Eurodollar Futures

   98.50      12/13/2021        575        1,437,500        398,907        564,797        (165,890
TOTAL                    4,469      $ 11,172,500      $ 4,774,963      $ 5,025,633      $ (250,670

OVER-THE-COUNTER OPTIONS ON EQUITIES

 

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

Purchased option contracts

                       

Puts

                       

SPX Index

   Barclays Bank PLC    $ 2,801.58        01/17/2020        7,350      $ 7,350      $ 5,909      $ 652,092      $ (646,183

 

 

Abbreviations:

 

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

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Underlying Funds(a) – 95.9%  
Dynamic – 5.4%  
  2,168,116     Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund – Class R6   $ 20,922,322  
  1,244,634     Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund – Class R6     12,284,541  
  724,767     Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund – Class R6     5,921,346  
   

 

 

 
      39,128,209  

 

 

 
Equity – 51.8%  
  9,931,926     Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund – Class R6     194,169,147  
  6,475,868     Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     84,056,773  
  5,181,929     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     50,834,724  
  1,272,455     Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund – Class R6     15,867,514  
  1,383,416     Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund – Class R6     15,369,748  
  1,134,028     Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund – Class R6     13,596,996  
   

 

 

 
      373,894,902  

 

 

 
Exchange Traded Funds – 33.5%  
  3,316,043     Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF     214,448,501  
  521,555     Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF     27,433,793  
   

 

 

 
      241,882,294  

 

 

 
Fixed Income – 5.2%  
  1,762,524     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     21,890,554  
  1,405,126     Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     8,515,064  
  1,122,853     Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund – Class R6     7,309,772  
   

 

 

 
      37,715,390  

 

 

 
 
TOTAL UNDERLYING FUNDS – 95.9%
(Cost $628,346,194)
  $ 692,620,795  

 

 

 
Shares    

Dividend

Rate

  Value  
Investment Company(a) – 1.8%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  13,201,422     1.638%   $ 13,201,422  
  (Cost $13,201,422)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 97.7%  
  (Cost $641,547,616)   $ 705,822,217  

 

 

 
 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF

    LIABILITIES – 2.3%

    16,560,589  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 722,382,806  

 

 

 

 

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

(a)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD

 

—Australian Dollar

CHF

 

—Swiss Franc

DKK

 

—Danish Krone

EUR

 

—Euro

GBP

 

—British Pound

HKD

 

—Hong Kong Dollar

ILS

 

—Israeli Shekel

JPY

 

—Japanese Yen

NOK

 

—Norwegian Krone

NZD

 

—New Zealand Dollar

SEK

 

—Swedish Krona

SGD

 

—Singapore Dollar

USD

 

—U.S. Dollar

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ETF

 

—Exchange Traded Fund

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Portfolio had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN

 

Counterparty  

Currency

Purchased

  

Currency

Sold

     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 

MS & Co. Int. PLC

  USD   3,755,900    JPY     406,000,000        03/18/20      $ 2,603  

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED LOSS

 

Counterparty  

Currency

Purchased

    

Currency

Sold

     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Loss
 

MS & Co. Int. PLC

  USD     1,077,051      AUD     1,570,000        03/18/20      $ (26,836
  USD     269,352      DKK     1,800,000        03/18/20        (2,316
  USD     4,859,933      EUR     4,350,000        03/18/20        (43,495
  USD     412,858      SEK     3,900,000        03/18/20        (5,100
  USD     1,407,391      CHF     1,380,000        03/18/20        (26,498
  USD     2,662,904      GBP     2,025,000        03/18/20        (25,202
  USD     103,770      NOK     950,000        03/18/20        (4,464
  USD     585,966      HKD     4,590,000        03/18/20        (2,716
  USD     46,364      ILS     160,000        03/18/20        (167
  USD     213,076      SGD     290,000        03/18/20        (2,712
    USD     39,274      NZD     60,000        03/18/20        (1,164
TOTAL                                      $ (140,670

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Portfolio had the following futures contracts:

 

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

Long position contracts:

                 

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     217          03/20/20        $ 35,057,435        $ 486,125  

PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Portfolio had the following purchased options:

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON FUTURES

 

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

Purchased option contracts

                       

Calls

                       

Eurodollar Futures

      $ 97.00        03/15/2021        70      $ 175,000      $ 252,000      $ 125,287      $ 126,713  

Eurodollar Futures

        97.00        06/14/2021        68        170,000        244,800        125,958        118,842  

Eurodollar Futures

        97.00        09/13/2021        123        307,500        442,031        301,635        140,396  

Eurodollar Futures

        97.50        09/14/2020        143        357,500        309,238        111,005        198,233  

Eurodollar Futures

        97.50        12/14/2020        134        335,000        294,800        127,797        167,003  

Eurodollar Futures

        98.00        06/14/2021        343        857,500        439,469        279,413        160,056  

Eurodollar Futures

        98.25        03/15/2021        973        2,432,500        735,831        1,136,495        (400,664

Eurodollar Futures

        98.25        06/14/2021        840        2,100,000        724,500        1,045,099        (320,599

Eurodollar Futures

        98.25        09/13/2021        820        2,050,000        779,000        983,690        (204,690

Eurodollar Futures

        98.50        03/16/2020        98        245,000        1,837        33,302        (31,465

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON FUTURES (continued)

 

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

Purchased option contracts (continued)

                       

Eurodollar Futures

      $ 98.50        06/15/2020        64      $ 160,000      $ 5,201      $ 32,149      $ (26,948

Eurodollar Futures

          98.50        12/13/2021        539        1,347,500        373,931        531,163        (157,232
TOTAL                             4,215      $ 10,537,500      $ 4,602,638      $ 4,832,993      $ (230,355

OVER-THE-COUNTER OPTIONS ON EQUITIES

 

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

Purchased option contracts

                       

Puts

                       

SPX Index

   Barclays Bank PLC    $ 2,801.58        01/17/2020        7,350      $ 7,350      $ 5,909      $ 652,092      $ (646,183

 

 

Abbreviations:

 

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

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS SATELLITE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

Shares     Description   Value  
Underlying Funds(a) – 99.3%  
Equity – 54.8%  
  5,184,640     Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund – Class R6   $ 57,601,353  
  3,680,238     Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund – Class R6     45,892,570  
  3,014,043     Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund – Class R6     36,138,376  
  2,398,152     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     23,525,875  
  651,964     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund – Class R6     15,145,113  
  622,872     Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund – Class R6     3,650,032  
   

 

 

 
      181,953,319  

 

 

 
Exchange Traded Funds – 4.4%  
  428,074     Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF     14,700,061  

 

 

 
Fixed Income – 40.1%  
  4,598,627     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     57,114,941  
  5,835,800     Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund – Class R6     37,991,058  
  2,142,830     Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund – Class R6     20,271,176  
  2,889,499     Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund – Class R6     17,510,364  
   

 

 

 
      132,887,539  

 

 

 
  TOTAL UNDERLYING FUNDS – 99.3%  
  (Cost $280,482,264)   $ 329,540,919  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 0.7%
    2,180,426  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 331,721,345  

 

 

 

 

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

(a)

  Represents an Affiliated issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ETF

 

—Exchange Traded Fund

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS FUND OF FUNDS PORTFOLIOS

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2019

 

        Balanced
Strategy Portfolio
     Growth and Income
Strategy Portfolio
 
  Assets:

 

 

Investments in Affiliated Funds, at value (cost $487,513,418 and $831,429,450, respectively)

  $ 504,883,749      $ 887,763,712  
 

Purchased options (premium paid $2,724,934, and $5,677,725, respectively)

    2,299,034        4,780,872  
 

Cash

    7,922,987        14,363,006  
 

Foreign currencies, at value (cost $14,877 and $42,198, respectively)

    24,071        43,304  
 

Unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    3,173        3,673  
 

Variation margin on futures contracts

    59,800        110,177  
 

Receivables:

    
 

Portfolio shares sold

    12,277,689        5,840,849  
 

Dividends

    499,683        568,256  
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    45,044        59,808  
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(a)

    88,421        61,352  
 

Other assets

    65,167        67,156  
  Total assets     528,168,818        913,662,165  
      
  Liabilities:

 

 

Unrealized loss on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    171,188        198,173  
 

Payables:

    
 

Portfolio shares redeemed

    417,396        460,667  
 

Investments purchased

    368,269        413,010  
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

    67,381        142,341  
 

Management fees

    63,202        113,146  
 

Cash due to broker

    89,026        62,037  
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(b)

    70,000        110,000  
 

Accrued expenses

    151,210        181,154  
  Total liabilities     1,397,672        1,680,528  
      
  Net Assets:

 

 

Paid-in capital

    514,564,826        852,726,952  
 

Total distributable earnings

    12,206,320        59,254,685  
    NET ASSETS   $ 526,771,146      $ 911,981,637  
   

Net Assets:

      
   

Class A

  $ 106,285,380      $ 286,720,779  
   

Class C

    10,978,104        19,068,551  
   

Institutional

    351,189,222        371,609,969  
   

Service

    531,690        2,919,850  
   

Investor

    3,662,651        7,669,897  
   

Class P

    42,117,530        212,701,852  
   

Class R

    10,240,780        4,990,996  
   

Class R6

    1,765,789        6,299,743  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 526,771,146      $ 911,981,637  
   

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

      
   

Class A

    9,131,214        20,101,536  
   

Class C

    941,352        1,369,667  
   

Institutional

    30,177,339        25,975,799  
   

Service

    45,127        205,205  
   

Investor

    316,056        540,351  
   

Class P

    3,617,956        14,875,730  
   

Class R

    883,479        352,640  
   

Class R6

    151,731        440,563  
   

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

      
   

Class A

    $11.64        $14.26  
   

Class C

    11.66        13.92  
   

Institutional

    11.64        14.31  
   

Service

    11.78        14.23  
   

Investor

    11.59        14.19  
   

Class P

    11.64        14.30  
   

Class R

    11.59        14.15  
   

Class R6

    11.64        14.30  

 

  (a)   Segregated for initial margin and/or collateral on futures.
  (b)   Segregated for initial margin and/or collateral as follows:

 

Fund    Forwards        Options  

Balanced Strategy

   $ 40,000        $ 30,000  

Growth and Income Strategy

              110,000  

 

  (c)   Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares of the Balanced Strategy and Growth and Income Strategy Portfolios is $12.32 and $15.09, respectively. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge, assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current net asset value ("NAV") or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS FUND OF FUNDS PORTFOLIOS

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

        Growth
Strategy Portfolio
     Satellite
Strategies Portfolio
 
  Assets:

 

 

Investments in Affiliated Funds, at value (cost $641,547,616 and $280,482,264, respectively)

  $ 705,822,217      $ 329,540,919  
 

Purchased options (premium paid $5,485,085 and $0, respectively)

    4,608,547         
 

Cash

    11,702,255        2,542,873  
 

Foreign currencies, at value (cost $53,593 and $0, respectively)

    54,376         
 

Unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    2,603         
 

Variation margin on futures contracts

    83,755         
 

Receivables:

    
 

Portfolio shares sold

    1,408,281        103,979  
 

Dividends

    227,985        529,299  
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    79,914        30,895  
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(a)

    52,134         
 

Other assets

    66,132        47,777  
  Total assets     724,108,199        332,795,742  
      
  Liabilities:

 

 

Unrealized loss on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    140,670         
 

Payables:

    
 

Portfolio shares redeemed

    767,725        333,787  
 

Investments purchased

    156,480        529,299  
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

    163,592        44,785  
 

Management fees

    92,115        34,734  
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(b)

    150,000         
 

Cash due to broker

    52,877         
 

Accrued expenses

    201,934        131,792  
  Total liabilities     1,725,393        1,074,397  
      
  Net Assets:

 

 

Paid-in capital

    653,180,539        327,680,642  
 

Total distributable earnings

    69,202,267        4,040,703  
    NET ASSETS   $ 722,382,806      $ 331,721,345  
   

Net Assets:

      
   

Class A

  $ 338,383,557      $ 46,920,540  
   

Class C

    29,423,560        16,235,422  
   

Institutional

    147,389,411        194,783,118  
   

Service

    2,265,763        257,859  
   

Investor

    7,203,541        22,706,148  
   

Class P

    183,763,081        3,722,157  
   

Class R

    6,399,810        1,139,637  
   

Class R6

    7,554,083        45,956,464  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 722,382,806      $ 331,721,345  
   

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

      
   

Class A

    20,911,280        5,552,419  
   

Class C

    1,782,189        1,928,210  
   

Institutional

    9,117,529        23,108,020  
   

Service

    140,470        30,561  
   

Investor

    452,093        2,694,369  
   

Class P

    11,363,950        440,993  
   

Class R

    406,682        135,398  
   

Class R6

    467,245        5,447,779  
   

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

      
   

Class A

    $16.18        $8.45  
   

Class C

    16.51        8.42  
   

Institutional

    16.17        8.43  
   

Service

    16.13        8.44  
   

Investor

    15.93        8.43  
   

Class P

    16.17        8.44  
   

Class R

    15.74        8.42  
   

Class R6

    16.17        8.44  

 

  (a)   Segregated for initial margin and/or collateral on futures.
  (b)   Segregated for initial margin and/or collateral as follows:

 

Fund    Forwards      Options  

Growth Strategy

   $ 40,000      $ 110,000  

 

  (c)   Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares of the Growth Strategy and Satellite Strategies Portfolios is $17.12 and $8.94, respectively. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge, assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current net asset value ("NAV") or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS FUND OF FUNDS PORTFOLIOS

 

Statements of Operations

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019

 

        Balanced
Strategy Portfolio
     Growth and Income
Strategy Portfolio
 
  Investment income:

 

 

Dividends from Affiliated Funds

  $ 11,771,177      $ 19,783,154  
 

Interest

    1,696        3,668  
  Total investment income     11,772,873        19,786,822  
      
  Expenses:

 

 

Management fees

    744,103        1,329,128  
 

Distribution and Service fees(a)

    438,370        968,036  
 

Transfer Agency fees(a)

    372,759        764,462  
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    128,809        136,982  
 

Registration fees

    128,229        143,552  
 

Professional fees

    78,533        78,533  
 

Printing and mailing costs

    71,485        126,563  
 

Trustee fees

    16,713        17,322  
 

Shareholder meeting expense

    10,951        22,979  
 

Service Share fees — Service Plan

    1,699        7,376  
 

Service Share fees — Shareholder Administration Plan

    1,699        7,376  
 

Prime Broker Fees

    639        1,196  
 

Other

    17,334        23,015  
  Total expenses     2,011,323        3,626,520  
 

Less — expense reductions

    (420,787      (489,665
  Net expenses     1,590,536        3,136,855  
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME     10,182,337        16,649,967  
      
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):

 

 

Capital gain distributions from Affiliated Funds

    5,293,191        10,087,947  
 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

    
 

Affiliated Funds

    (11,645,584      (6,626,040
 

Purchased options

    2,347,775        5,764,002  
 

Futures contracts

    2,946,450        4,488,248  
 

Written options

    (650,238      (1,381,981
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    730,479        1,263,182  
 

Foreign currency transactions

    (6,254      (8,341
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

    
 

Affiliated Funds

    61,334,005        122,919,746  
 

Purchased options

    (52,432      (687,651
 

Futures contracts

    474,826        849,448  
 

Written options

    45,318        103,151  
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    21,134        173,013  
 

Foreign currency translation

    (4,903      (10,903
  Net realized and unrealized gain     60,833,767        136,933,821  
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 71,016,104      $ 153,583,788  

 

  (a)   Class specific Distribution and/or Service and Transfer Agent fees were as follows:

 

     Distribution and/or Service Fees      Transfer Agent Fees  

Portfolio

  

Class A

    

Class C

    

Class R

    

Class A

    

Class C

    

Institutional

    

Service

    

Investor

    

Class P

    

Class R

    

Class R6

 

Balanced Strategy

   $ 268,438      $ 123,876      $ 46,056      $ 187,909      $ 21,696      $ 127,514      $ 272      $ 6,015      $ 12,614      $ 16,097      $ 642  

Growth and Income

     707,348        237,116        23,572        495,077        41,630        144,047        1,180        13,019        59,155        8,246        2,108  

 

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Statements of Operations (continued)

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019

 

        Growth
Strategy Portfolio
     Satellite
Strategies Portfolio
 
  Investment income:

 

 

Dividends from Affiliated Funds

  $ 15,978,165      $ 13,453,642  
 

Interest

    4,788         
  Total investment income     15,982,953      $ 13,453,642  
      
  Expenses:

 

 

Distribution and Service fees(a)

    1,185,411        348,216  
 

Management fees

    1,150,930        461,082  
 

Transfer Agency fees(a)

    795,080        267,781  
 

Printing and mailing costs

    149,677        71,693  
 

Registration fees

    141,938        115,603  
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    121,845        87,033  
 

Professional fees

    78,533        73,403  
 

Shareholder meeting expense

    31,939        19,650  
 

Trustee fees

    17,142        16,562  
 

Service Share fees — Service Plan

    5,698        618  
 

Service Share fees — Shareholder Administration Plan

    5,698        618  
 

Prime Broker Fees

    1,093         
 

Other

    52,321        15,388  
  Total expenses     3,737,305        1,477,647  
 

Less — expense reductions

    (530,484      (342,815
  Net expenses     3,206,821        1,134,832  
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME     12,776,132        12,318,810  
      
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):

 

 

Capital gain distributions from Affiliated Funds

    8,383,490        1,467,564  
 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

    
 

Affiliated Funds

    4,587,585        7,075,717  
 

Purchased options

    7,299,830         
 

Futures contracts

    4,472,988         
 

Written options

    (350,351       
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    1,142,861         
 

Foreign currency transactions

    (14,040       
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

    
 

Affiliated Funds

    116,264,238        45,700,326  
 

Purchased options

    (1,127,772       
 

Futures contracts

    (118,531       
 

Written options

    27,329         
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    147,067         
 

Foreign currency translation

    (11,737       
  Net realized and unrealized gain     140,702,957        54,243,607  
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 153,479,089      $ 66,562,417  

 

  (a)   Class specific Distribution and/or Service and Transfer Agent fees were as follows:

 

     Distribution and/or Service Fees      Transfer Agent Fees  

Portfolio

  

Class A

    

Class C

    

Class R

    

Class A

    

Class C

    

Institutional

    

Service

    

Investor

    

Class P

    

Class R

    

Class R6

 

Growth Strategy

   $ 820,012      $ 334,629      $ 30,770      $ 573,800      $ 58,705      $ 86,337      $ 911      $ 12,195      $ 50,138      $ 10,761      $ 2,233  

Satellite Strategies

     111,030        231,214        5,972        77,614        40,671        91,440        99        40,511        1,019        2,093        14,334  

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

        Balanced Strategy Portfolio             Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
            For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
  From operations:

 

 

Net investment income

  $ 10,182,337      $ 8,572,589         $ 16,649,967      $ 13,762,946  
 

Net realized gain (loss)

    (984,181      5,109,389           13,587,017        25,802,714  
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    61,817,948        (47,420,895               123,346,804        (122,117,833
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     71,016,104        (33,738,917               153,583,788        (82,552,173
               
  Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

From total distributable earnings:

             
 

Class A Shares

    (2,297,176      (4,408,193         (5,552,581      (7,092,517
 

Class C Shares

    (153,128      (429,922         (263,627      (514,723
 

Institutional Shares

    (8,339,356      (12,877,904         (8,367,921      (11,080,977
 

Service Shares

    (11,807      (27,283         (54,372      (70,425
 

Investor Shares

    (85,266      (135,812         (167,174      (225,243
 

Class P Shares(a)

    (1,064,548      (1,925,367         (4,818,065      (4,938,925
 

Class R Shares

    (189,892      (329,743         (85,022      (102,253
 

Class R6 Shares

    (49,793      (85,343               (152,106      (150,677
  Total distributions to shareholders     (12,190,966      (20,219,567               (19,460,868      (24,175,740
               
  From share transactions:

 

 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    152,169,018        206,856,339           122,801,933        414,705,406  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    11,997,507        19,823,264           18,883,895        23,447,788  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (164,899,297      (226,013,487               (229,345,519      (452,457,767
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions     (732,772      666,116                 (87,659,691      (14,304,573
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     58,092,366        (53,292,368               46,463,229        (121,032,486
               
  Net assets:

 

 

Beginning of year

    468,678,780        521,971,148                 865,518,408        986,550,894  
 

End of year

  $ 526,771,146      $ 468,678,780               $ 911,981,637      $ 865,518,408  

 

  (a)   Class P Shares commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

 

        Growth Strategy Portfolio             Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
            For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
  From operations:

 

 

Net investment income

  $ 12,776,132      $ 10,473,867         $ 12,318,810      $ 14,598,728  
 

Net realized gain

    25,522,363        27,356,321           8,543,281        1,640,329  
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    115,180,594        (132,396,781               45,700,326        (72,454,604
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     153,479,089        (94,566,593               66,562,417        (56,215,547
               
  Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

From total distributable earnings:

             
 

Class A Shares

    (12,181,808      (7,924,550         (1,542,363      (1,151,877
 

Class C Shares

    (788,770                (457,716      (592,136
 

Institutional Shares

    (5,930,025      (7,387,673         (7,855,640      (10,541,700
 

Service Shares

    (81,682      (54,633         (8,052      (7,103
 

Investor Shares

    (279,751      (177,616         (824,444      (982,010
 

Class P Shares(a)

    (7,266,420      (4,422,574         (130,251      (77,948
 

Class R Shares

    (220,464      (140,340         (35,306      (51,584
 

Class R6 Shares

    (303,175      (196,873               (1,733,365      (1,424,298
  Total distributions to shareholders     (27,052,095      (20,304,259               (12,587,137      (14,828,656
               
  From share transactions:

 

 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    109,217,518        348,678,362           51,818,973        123,860,465  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    25,887,850        19,578,750           10,634,954        12,191,392  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (301,361,794      (408,240,746               (190,046,424      (334,919,232
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions     (166,256,426      (39,983,634               (127,592,497      (198,867,375
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     (39,829,432      (154,854,486               (73,617,217      (269,911,578
               
  Net assets:

 

 

Beginning of year

    762,212,238        917,066,724                 405,338,562        675,250,140  
 

End of year

  $ 722,382,806      $ 762,212,238               $ 331,721,345      $ 405,338,562  

 

  (a)   Class P Shares commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS BALANCED STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.32     $ 11.55     $ 10.82     $ 10.41     $ 11.06  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.20       0.16       0.16       0.11       0.33  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.37       (0.95     1.05       0.41       (0.43
 

Total from investment operations

    1.57       (0.79     1.21       0.52       (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.25     (0.24     (0.27     (0.11     (0.38
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.20     (0.21            
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                            (0.17
 

Total distributions

    (0.25     (0.44     (0.48     (0.11     (0.55
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.64     $ 10.32     $ 11.55     $ 10.82     $ 10.41  
  Total return(c)     15.24     (6.90 )%      11.19     5.04     (0.90 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 106,285     $ 106,235     $ 119,662     $ 129,445     $ 146,047  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.58     0.59     0.62     0.59     0.59
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.67     0.63     0.68     0.67     0.65
 

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

    1.76     1.46     1.40     1.01     2.95
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    55     45     81     76     48

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   41


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.34     $ 11.55     $ 10.82     $ 10.41     $ 11.07  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.10       0.05       0.07       0.03       0.24  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.38       (0.92     1.05       0.42       (0.43
 

Total from investment operations

    1.48       (0.87     1.12       0.45       (0.19
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.16     (0.14     (0.18     (0.04     (0.32
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.20     (0.21            
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                            (0.15
 

Total distributions

    (0.16     (0.34     (0.39     (0.04     (0.47
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.66     $ 10.34     $ 11.55     $ 10.82     $ 10.41  
  Total return(c)     14.30     (7.58 )%      10.30     4.24     (1.65 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 10,978     $ 12,807     $ 34,542     $ 47,217     $ 53,734  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    1.33     1.33     1.37     1.34     1.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    1.42     1.38     1.42     1.42     1.40
 

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

    0.93     0.43     0.58     0.27     2.20
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    55     45     81     76     48

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS BALANCED STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.32     $ 11.55     $ 10.82     $ 10.42     $ 11.07  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.25       0.20       0.21       0.16       0.39  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.36       (0.95     1.04       0.40       (0.44
 

Total from investment operations

    1.61       (0.75     1.25       0.56       (0.05
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.29     (0.28     (0.31     (0.16     (0.40
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.20     (0.21            
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                            (0.20
 

Total distributions

    (0.29     (0.48     (0.52     (0.16     (0.60
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.64     $ 10.32     $ 11.55     $ 10.82     $ 10.42  
  Total return(c)     15.68     (6.53 )%      11.63     5.36     (0.49 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 351,189     $ 292,183     $ 353,778     $ 285,795     $ 234,110  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.20     0.20     0.22     0.19     0.19
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.28     0.24     0.28     0.27     0.25
 

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

    2.19     1.76     1.85     1.46     3.48
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    55     45     81     76     48

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
        Service Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.45     $ 11.68     $ 10.94     $ 10.45     $ 11.10  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.17       0.15       0.15       0.10       0.39  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.39       (0.95     1.06       0.49       (0.50
 

Total from investment operations

    1.56       (0.80     1.21       0.59       (0.11
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.23     (0.23     (0.26     (0.10     (0.36
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.20     (0.21            
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                            (0.18
 

Total distributions

    (0.23     (0.43     (0.47     (0.10     (0.54
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.78     $ 10.45     $ 11.68     $ 10.94     $ 10.45  
  Total return(c)     14.99     (6.93 )%      11.04     5.67     (0.99 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 532     $ 667     $ 833     $ 831     $ 967  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.70     0.70     0.72     0.69     0.69
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.78     0.74     0.78     0.77     0.75
 

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

    1.47     1.31     1.31     0.93     3.47
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    55     45     81     76     48

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
        Investor Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.28     $ 11.50     $ 10.78     $ 10.37     $ 11.03  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.23       0.18       0.18       0.14       0.36  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.36       (0.93     1.05       0.41       (0.44
 

Total from investment operations

    1.59       (0.75     1.23       0.55       (0.08
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.28     (0.27     (0.30     (0.14     (0.39
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.20     (0.21            
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                            (0.19
 

Total distributions

    (0.28     (0.47     (0.51     (0.14     (0.58
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.59     $ 10.28     $ 11.50     $ 10.78     $ 10.37  
  Total return(c)     15.49     (6.61 )%      11.41     5.33     (0.73 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 3,663     $ 2,937     $ 3,976     $ 4,810     $ 4,555  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.33     0.34     0.37     0.34     0.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.42     0.38     0.42     0.42     0.40
 

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

    2.07     1.64     1.60     1.30     3.29
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    55     45     81     76     48

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
    Class P Shares  
       

Year Ended

December 31, 2019

   

Period Ended

December 31, 2018(a)

 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.32     $ 11.54  
 

Net investment income(b)(c)

    0.24       0.20  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.37       (0.96
 

Total from investment operations

    1.61       (0.76
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.29     (0.26
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.20
 

Total distributions

    (0.29     (0.46
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.64     $ 10.32  
  Total return(d)     15.69     (6.67 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 42,118     $ 43,098  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.19     0.19 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.27     0.24 %(f) 
 

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

    2.17     2.48 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    55     45

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
        Class R Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.28     $ 11.50     $ 10.79     $ 10.36     $ 11.02  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.18       0.14       0.15       0.09       0.36  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.35       (0.95     1.02       0.43       (0.49
 

Total from investment operations

    1.53       (0.81     1.17       0.52       (0.13
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.22     (0.21     (0.25     (0.09     (0.34
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.20     (0.21            
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                            (0.19
 

Total distributions

    (0.22     (0.41     (0.46     (0.09     (0.53
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.59     $ 10.28     $ 11.50     $ 10.79     $ 10.36  
  Total return(c)     14.94     (7.07 )%      10.81     5.02     (1.23 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 10,241     $ 8,443     $ 8,629     $ 6,110     $ 5,196  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.83     0.84     0.87     0.84     0.84
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.92     0.88     0.93     0.92     0.90
 

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

    1.61     1.23     1.30     0.85     3.22
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    55     45     81     76     48

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,    

Period Ended

December 31, 2015(a)

 
        2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.32     $ 11.55     $ 10.83     $ 10.42     $ 11.16  
 

Net investment income(b)(c)

    0.23       0.35       0.54       0.15       0.30  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.38       (1.09     0.71       0.42       (0.52
 

Total from investment operations

    1.61       (0.74     1.25       0.57       (0.22
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.29     (0.29     (0.32     (0.16     (0.35
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.20     (0.21            
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                            (0.17
 

Total distributions

    (0.29     (0.49     (0.53     (0.16     (0.52
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 11.64     $ 10.32     $ 11.55     $ 10.83     $ 10.42  
  Total return(d)     15.70     (6.52 )%      11.54     5.46     (2.01 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

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

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.19     0.19     0.31     0.19     0.19 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.27     0.24     0.39     0.27     0.23 %(f) 
 

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

    2.04     3.10     4.64     1.45     6.52 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    55     45     81     76     48

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on July 31, 2015.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.26     $ 13.81     $ 12.17     $ 11.62     $ 12.10  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.22       0.18       0.18       0.11       0.25  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.06       (1.41     1.79       0.56       (0.31
 

Total from investment operations

    2.28       (1.23     1.97       0.67       (0.06
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.28     (0.32     (0.33     (0.12     (0.42
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 14.26     $ 12.26     $ 13.81     $ 12.17     $ 11.62  
  Total return(c)     18.60     (8.94 )%      16.19     5.75     (0.54 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 286,721     $ 272,658     $ 302,116     $ 302,858     $ 341,468  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.58     0.59     0.59     0.59     0.59
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.64     0.61     0.63     0.64     0.63
 

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

    1.65     1.29     1.35     0.95     2.08
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    61     32     81     67     40

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.98     $ 13.49     $ 11.90     $ 11.42     $ 11.91  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.09       0.01       0.06       0.02       0.16  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.04       (1.31     1.76       0.54       (0.31
 

Total from investment operations

    2.13       (1.30     1.82       0.56       (0.15
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.19     (0.21     (0.23     (0.08     (0.34
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.92     $ 11.98     $ 13.49     $ 11.90     $ 11.42  
  Total return(c)     17.78     (9.62 )%      15.31     4.86     (1.24 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 19,069     $ 27,099     $ 94,118     $ 121,778     $ 143,257  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    1.33     1.34     1.34     1.34     1.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    1.39     1.36     1.38     1.39     1.38
 

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

    0.66     0.11     0.50     0.18     1.30
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    61     32     81     67     40

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.29     $ 13.85     $ 12.21     $ 11.66     $ 12.14  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.27       0.20       0.24       0.17       0.32  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.08       (1.39     1.78       0.55       (0.33
 

Total from investment operations

    2.35       (1.19     2.02       0.72       (0.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.33     (0.37     (0.38     (0.17     (0.47
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 14.31     $ 12.29     $ 13.85     $ 12.21     $ 11.66  
  Total return(c)     19.17     (8.63 )%      16.60     6.15     (0.13 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 371,610     $ 360,006     $ 574,136     $ 455,273     $ 429,243  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.20     0.20     0.19     0.19     0.19
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.25     0.22     0.23     0.24     0.23
 

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

    2.01     1.48     1.80     1.42     2.59
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    61     32     81     67     40

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Service Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.23     $ 13.77     $ 12.14     $ 11.60     $ 12.07  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.21       0.15       0.17       0.11       0.25  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.05       (1.38     1.77       0.54       (0.32
 

Total from investment operations

    2.26       (1.23     1.94       0.65       (0.07
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.26     (0.31     (0.31     (0.11     (0.40
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 14.23     $ 12.23     $ 13.77     $ 12.14     $ 11.60  
  Total return(c)     18.51     (9.00 )%      16.03     5.58     (0.56 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 2,920     $ 2,780     $ 3,414     $ 3,253     $ 3,246  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.70     0.70     0.69     0.69     0.69
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.75     0.72     0.73     0.74     0.73
 

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

    1.53     1.13     1.27     0.90     2.03
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    61     32     81     67     40

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Investor Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.20     $ 13.74     $ 12.12     $ 11.57     $ 12.05  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.26       0.20       0.23       0.16       0.29  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.04       (1.38     1.75       0.54       (0.32
 

Total from investment operations

    2.30       (1.18     1.98       0.70       (0.03
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.31     (0.36     (0.36     (0.15     (0.45
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 14.19     $ 12.20     $ 13.74     $ 12.12     $ 11.57  
  Total return(c)     18.91     (8.68 )%      16.39     6.04     (0.29 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 7,670     $ 7,366     $ 7,241     $ 4,769     $ 3,085  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.33     0.34     0.34     0.34     0.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.39     0.36     0.38     0.39     0.38
 

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

    1.92     1.48     1.72     1.37     2.42
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    61     32     81     67     40

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Class P Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    Period Ended
December 31, 2018(a)
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 12.29     $ 13.91  
 

Net investment income(b)(c)

    0.29       0.23  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.05       (1.52
 

Total from investment operations

    2.34       (1.29
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.33     (0.33
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 14.30     $ 12.29  
  Total return(d)     19.10     (9.29 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 212,702     $ 185,028  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.19     0.19 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.24     0.22 %(f) 
 

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

    2.12     2.48 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    61     32

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Class R Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.17     $ 13.70     $ 12.09     $ 11.56     $ 12.03  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.20       0.13       0.18       0.09       0.23  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.02       (1.37     1.73       0.54       (0.31
 

Total from investment operations

    2.22       (1.24     1.91       0.63       (0.08
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.24     (0.29     (0.30     (0.10     (0.39
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 14.15     $ 12.17     $ 13.70     $ 12.09     $ 11.56  
  Total return(c)     18.30     (9.10 )%      15.83     5.40     (0.69 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 4,991     $ 4,251     $ 5,441     $ 2,659     $ 2,330  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.83     0.84     0.84     0.84     0.84
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.89     0.86     0.88     0.89     0.88
 

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

    1.46     1.00     1.35     0.75     1.89
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    61     32     81     67     40

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31, 2015(a)
 
        2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.29     $ 13.85     $ 12.20     $ 11.66     $ 12.42  
 

Net investment income(b)(c)

    0.26       0.36       0.30       0.17       0.26  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.08       (1.54     1.73       0.54       (0.62
 

Total from investment operations

    2.34       (1.18     2.03       0.71       (0.36
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.33     (0.38     (0.38     (0.17     (0.40
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 14.30     $ 12.29     $ 13.85     $ 12.20     $ 11.66  
  Total return(d)     19.10     (8.61 )%      16.71     6.07     (2.87 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 6,300     $ 6,331     $ 84     $ 10     $ 10  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.19     0.19     0.18     0.19     0.19 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.24     0.22     0.22     0.23     0.21 %(f) 
 

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

    1.92     2.67     2.21     1.43     5.04 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    61     32     81     67     40

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on July 31, 2015.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.73     $ 15.83     $ 13.39     $ 12.70     $ 12.91  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.25       0.19       0.15       0.11       0.15  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.80       (1.93     2.67       0.70       (0.16
 

Total from investment operations

    3.05       (1.74     2.82       0.81       (0.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.32     (0.36     (0.38     (0.12     (0.20
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.28                        
 

Total distributions

    (0.60     (0.36     (0.38     (0.12     (0.20
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 16.18     $ 13.73     $ 15.83     $ 13.39     $ 12.70  
  Total return(c)     22.24     (10.98 )%      21.02     6.38     (0.08 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 338,384     $ 308,475     $ 316,078     $ 301,331     $ 336,880  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.58     0.59     0.59     0.59     0.59
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.65     0.62     0.63     0.65     0.64
 

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

    1.61     1.19     1.00     0.83     1.15
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    69     29     85     59     38

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.98     $ 15.81     $ 13.37     $ 12.68     $ 12.88  
 

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

    0.10       (0.03     0.03       0.01       0.05  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.87       (1.80     2.66       0.70       (0.15
 

Total from investment operations

    2.97       (1.83     2.69       0.71       (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.16           (0.25     (0.02     (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.28                        
 

Total distributions

    (0.44           (0.25     (0.02     (0.10
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 16.51     $ 13.98     $ 15.81     $ 13.37     $ 12.68  
  Total return(c)     21.31     (11.58 )%      20.08     5.57     (0.82 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 29,424     $ 36,201     $ 126,894     $ 144,292     $ 161,733  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    1.33     1.34     1.34     1.34     1.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    1.40     1.37     1.38     1.40     1.39
 

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

    0.64     (0.20 )%      0.18     0.08     0.39
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    69     29     85     59     38

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.72     $ 15.81     $ 13.37     $ 12.69     $ 12.90  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.24       0.19       0.22       0.17       0.22  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.87       (1.87     2.66       0.69       (0.17
 

Total from investment operations

    3.11       (1.68     2.88       0.86       0.05  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.38     (0.41     (0.44     (0.18     (0.26
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.28                        
 

Total distributions

    (0.66     (0.41     (0.44     (0.18     (0.26
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 16.17     $ 13.72     $ 15.81     $ 13.37     $ 12.69  
  Total return(c)     22.77     (10.65 )%      21.53     6.76     0.35
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 147,389     $ 247,863     $ 455,902     $ 335,237     $ 303,237  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.20     0.20     0.20     0.19     0.19
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.26     0.23     0.24     0.25     0.23
 

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

    1.59     1.22     1.46     1.33     1.68
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    69     29     85     59     38

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Service Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.69     $ 15.77     $ 13.35     $ 12.67     $ 12.88  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.22       0.15       0.15       0.10       0.14  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.80       (1.90     2.64       0.69       (0.16
 

Total from investment operations

    3.02       (1.75     2.79       0.79       (0.02
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.30     (0.33     (0.37     (0.11     (0.19
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.28                        
 

Total distributions

    (0.58     (0.33     (0.37     (0.11     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 16.13     $ 13.69     $ 15.77     $ 13.35     $ 12.67  
  Total return(c)     22.10     (11.06 )%      20.88     6.26     (0.17 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 2,266     $ 2,252     $ 2,888     $ 2,237     $ 2,135  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.70     0.70     0.70     0.69     0.69
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.77     0.73     0.74     0.75     0.74
 

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

    1.47     0.96     1.00     0.81     1.09
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    69     29     85     59     38

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Investor Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.53     $ 15.59     $ 13.20     $ 12.52     $ 12.73  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.28       0.18       0.23       0.15       0.19  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.76       (1.86     2.58       0.69       (0.16
 

Total from investment operations

    3.04       (1.68     2.81       0.84       0.03  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.36     (0.38     (0.42     (0.16     (0.24
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.28                        
 

Total distributions

    (0.64     (0.38     (0.42     (0.16     (0.24
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 15.93     $ 13.53     $ 15.59     $ 13.20     $ 12.52  
  Total return(c)     22.50     (10.74 )%      21.30     6.70     0.20
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 7,204     $ 6,477     $ 8,008     $ 4,352     $ 4,114  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.33     0.33     0.34     0.34     0.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.40     0.37     0.39     0.40     0.39
 

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

    1.85     1.14     1.54     1.18     1.50
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    69     29     85     59     38

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Class P Shares  
       

Year Ended

December 31, 2019

   

Period Ended

December 31, 2018(a)

 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 13.72     $ 15.96  
 

Net investment income(b)(c)

    0.32       0.28  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.79       (2.10
 

Total from investment operations

    3.11       (1.82
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.38     (0.42
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.28      
 

Total distributions

    (0.66     (0.42
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 16.17     $ 13.72  
  Total return(d)     22.72     (11.39 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 183,763     $ 148,866  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.19     0.19 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.26     0.22 %(f) 
 

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

    2.08     2.56 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    69     29

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Class R Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.37     $ 15.42     $ 13.08     $ 12.41     $ 12.62  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.20       0.14       0.16       0.08       0.12  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.73       (1.87     2.54       0.69       (0.16
 

Total from investment operations

    2.93       (1.73     2.70       0.77       (0.04
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.28     (0.32     (0.36     (0.10     (0.17
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.28                        
 

Total distributions

    (0.56     (0.32     (0.36     (0.10     (0.17
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 15.74     $ 13.37     $ 15.42     $ 13.08     $ 12.41  
  Total return(c)     21.98     (11.18 )%      20.67     6.16     (0.31 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 6,400     $ 5,475     $ 6,334     $ 2,548     $ 2,323  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.83     0.84     0.84     0.84     0.84
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.90     0.87     0.89     0.90     0.89
 

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

    1.36     0.90     1.06     0.65     0.95
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    69     29     85     59     38

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (d)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (e)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,    

Period Ended

December 31, 2015(a)

 
        2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.72     $ 15.81     $ 13.37     $ 12.68     $ 13.44  
 

Net investment income(b)(c)

    0.31       0.39       0.17       0.17       0.18  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.80       (2.06     2.71       0.70       (0.68
 

Total from investment operations

    3.11       (1.67     2.88       0.87       (0.50
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.38     (0.42     (0.44     (0.18     (0.26
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.28                        
 

Total distributions

    (0.66     (0.42     (0.44     (0.18     (0.26
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 16.17     $ 13.72     $ 15.81     $ 13.37     $ 12.68  
  Total return(d)     22.72     (10.55 )%      21.51     6.76     (3.66 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

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

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.19     0.19     0.18     0.19     0.21 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.26     0.22     0.23     0.25     0.25 %(f) 
 

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

    2.00     2.54     1.12     1.33     3.22 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    69     29     85     59     38

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on July 31, 2015.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS SATELLITE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.38     $ 8.45     $ 7.64     $ 7.45     $ 7.89  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.27       0.19       0.20       0.20       0.19  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.08       (1.06     0.88       0.24       (0.44
 

Total from investment operations

    1.35       (0.87     1.08       0.44       (0.25
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.28     (0.20     (0.27     (0.25     (0.19
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                      0.00 (c)       
 

Total distributions

    (0.28     (0.20     (0.27     (0.25     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.45     $ 7.38     $ 8.45     $ 7.64     $ 7.45  
  Total return(d)     18.38     (10.39 )%      14.28     5.92     (3.24 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 46,921     $ 39,384     $ 53,090     $ 84,529     $ 118,345  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.56     0.56     0.57     0.57     0.57
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.66     0.61     0.61     0.61     0.60
 

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

    3.30     2.35     2.42     2.62     2.43
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    6     17     57     22     22

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.34     $ 8.40     $ 7.60     $ 7.41     $ 7.84  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.16       0.12       0.14       0.15       0.13  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.12       (1.04     0.87       0.23       (0.43
 

Total from investment operations

    1.28       (0.92     1.01       0.38       (0.30
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.20     (0.14     (0.21     (0.19     (0.13
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                      0.00 (c)       
 

Total distributions

    (0.20     (0.14     (0.21     (0.19     (0.13
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.42     $ 7.34     $ 8.40     $ 7.60     $ 7.41  
  Total return(d)     17.55     (11.07 )%      13.37     5.17     (3.89 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 16,235     $ 28,041     $ 44,710     $ 53,575     $ 68,765  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    1.31     1.31     1.32     1.32     1.32
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    1.40     1.36     1.36     1.36     1.35
 

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

    2.01     1.53     1.78     1.94     1.66
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    6     17     57     22     22

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS SATELLITE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.36     $ 8.43     $ 7.62     $ 7.43     $ 7.87  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.27       0.21       0.24       0.23       0.23  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.11       (1.05     0.88       0.24       (0.45
 

Total from investment operations

    1.38       (0.84     1.12       0.47       (0.22
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.31     (0.23     (0.31     (0.28     (0.22
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                      0.00 (c)       
 

Total distributions

    (0.31     (0.23     (0.31     (0.28     (0.22
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.43     $ 7.36     $ 8.43     $ 7.62     $ 7.43  
  Total return(d)     18.86     (10.06 )%      14.80     6.38     (2.84 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 194,783     $ 260,987     $ 488,118     $ 509,681     $ 655,268  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.18     0.17     0.17     0.17     0.17
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.27     0.22     0.22     0.21     0.20
 

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

    3.38     2.62     2.96     3.08     2.85
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    6     17     57     22     22

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Service Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.37     $ 8.43     $ 7.63     $ 7.43     $ 7.84  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.25       0.18       0.20       0.18       0.14  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.09       (1.05     0.86       0.26       (0.40
 

Total from investment operations

    1.34       (0.87     1.06       0.44       (0.26
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.27     (0.19     (0.26     (0.24     (0.15
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                      0.00 (c)       
 

Total distributions

    (0.27     (0.19     (0.26     (0.24     (0.15
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.44     $ 7.37     $ 8.43     $ 7.63     $ 7.43  
  Total return(d)     18.25     (10.41 )%      14.06     5.92     (3.32 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 258     $ 243     $ 350     $ 408     $ 988  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.68     0.67     0.67     0.67     0.67
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.78     0.72     0.72     0.71     0.70
 

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

    3.13     2.20     2.41     2.40     1.81
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    6     17     57     22     22

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS SATELLITE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Investor Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.36     $ 8.43     $ 7.62     $ 7.43     $ 7.87  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.27       0.20       0.22       0.23       0.21  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.10       (1.05     0.88       0.23       (0.44
 

Total from investment operations

    1.37       (0.85     1.10       0.46       (0.23
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.30     (0.22     (0.29     (0.27     (0.21
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                      0.00 (c)       
 

Total distributions

    (0.30     (0.22     (0.29     (0.27     (0.21
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.43     $ 7.36     $ 8.43     $ 7.62     $ 7.43  
  Total return(d)     18.71     (10.19 )%      14.62     6.22     (2.99 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 22,706     $ 27,782     $ 46,011     $ 58,740     $ 67,547  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.32     0.31     0.32     0.32     0.32
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.41     0.36     0.36     0.36     0.35
 

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

    3.39     2.53     2.74     3.02     2.69
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    6     17     57     22     22

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Class P Shares  
       

Year Ended

December 31, 2019

   

Period Ended

December 31, 2018(a)

 
  Per Share Data    
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.37     $ 8.37  
 

Net investment income(b)(c)

    0.30       0.20  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.08       (1.01
 

Total from investment operations

    1.38       (0.81
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.31     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 8.44     $ 7.37  
  Total return(d)     18.85     (9.76 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 3,722     $ 2,902  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.17     0.16 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.27     0.22 %(f) 
 

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

    3.70     3.51 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    6     17

 

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

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS SATELLITE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Class R Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.35     $ 8.41     $ 7.61     $ 7.42     $ 7.86  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.23       0.17       0.19       0.19       0.18  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.09       (1.05     0.86       0.23       (0.45
 

Total from investment operations

    1.32       (0.88     1.05       0.42       (0.27
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.25     (0.18     (0.25     (0.23     (0.17
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                      0.00 (c)       
 

Total distributions

    (0.25     (0.18     (0.25     (0.23     (0.17
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.42     $ 7.35     $ 8.41     $ 7.61     $ 7.42  
  Total return(d)     18.12     (10.56 )%      13.94     5.71     (3.49 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 1,140     $ 1,955     $ 2,645     $ 2,788     $ 3,119  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.81     0.81     0.82     0.82     0.82
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.91     0.86     0.86     0.86     0.85
 

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

    2.88     2.09     2.33     2.49     2.24
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    6     17     57     22     22

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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 Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,    

Period Ended

December 31, 2015(a)

 
        2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.36     $ 8.43     $ 7.63     $ 7.44     $ 7.91  
 

Net investment income(b)(c)

    0.29       0.23       0.25       0.63       0.11  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.10       (1.07     0.86       (0.15     (0.46
 

Total from investment operations

    1.39       (0.84     1.11       0.48       (0.35
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.31     (0.23     (0.31     (0.28     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

                      (0.01      
 

Total distributions

    (0.31     (0.23     (0.31     (0.29     (0.12
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.44     $ 7.36     $ 8.43     $ 7.63     $ 7.44  
  Total return(d)     19.02     (10.04 )%      14.66     6.40     (4.43 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 45,956     $ 44,046     $ 40,326     $ 33,805     $ 10  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.17     0.16     0.16     0.15     0.15 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.26     0.22     0.20     0.17     0.18 %(f) 
 

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

    3.59     2.88     3.09     8.15     3.58 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    6     17     57     22     22

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on July 31, 2015.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Portfolio’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2019

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

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

 

Portfolio      Share Classes Offered    Diversified/
Non-diversified

All Portfolios

    

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

   Diversified

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

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

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

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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

A.  Investment Valuation — The valuation policy of the Portfolios and underlying funds (“Underlying Funds”) is to value investments at fair value.

B.  Investment Income and Investments — Investment income includes interest income, dividend income, and securities lending income, if any. Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recognized on ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, as soon as such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost. Investment transactions are recorded on the following business day for daily net asset value (“NAV”) calculations. Investment income is recorded net of any foreign withholding taxes, less any amounts reclaimable. The Portfolios may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains and is payable upon sale of such investments. Income distributions are recognized as capital gains or income in the financial statements in accordance with the character that is distributed.

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

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

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

D.  Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is each Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, each Portfolio is not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gains distributions, if any, are declared and paid according to the following schedule:

 

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

Balanced Strategy, Growth and Income Strategy and Satellite  Strategies

       Quarterly    Annually

Growth Strategy

       Annually    Annually

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

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

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

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

U.S. GAAP defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price); the Portfolios’ policy is to use the market approach. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The 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).

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

The Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) has approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Portfolios, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Trustees have delegated to GSAM day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Portfolios’ investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

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

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

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

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

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

A forward foreign currency exchange contract is a forward contract in which a Portfolio agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of one currency for another, at a pre-determined price at a future date. All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable forward rate. Non-deliverable forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled with the counterparty in cash without the delivery of foreign currency.

ii.  Futures Contracts — Futures contracts are contracts to buy or sell a standardized quantity of a specified commodity or security. Upon entering into a futures contract, a Portfolio deposits cash or securities in an account on behalf of the broker in

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments are made or received by a Portfolio equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable with a corresponding offset to unrealized gains or losses.

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

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

C.  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 Portfolios’ investments may be determined under Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees. GSAM, consistent with its procedures and applicable regulatory guidance, may make an adjustment to the most recent valuation prices of either domestic or foreign securities in light of significant events to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities at the time of determining a Portfolio’s NAV. To the extent investments are valued using single source broker quotations obtained directly from the broker or passed through from third party pricing vendors, such investments are classified as Level 3 investments. GSAM did not develop the unobservable inputs for valuation of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities.

D.  Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Portfolios’ investments and derivatives classified in the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2019:

 

BALANCED STRATEGY

 

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Underlying Funds

            

Dynamic

   $ 45,300,871        $         —        $         —  

Equity

     147,139,981                    

Exchange Traded Funds

     101,577,195                    

Fixed Income

     188,756,228                    

Investment Companies

     22,109,474                    
Total    $ 504,883,749        $        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(a)

   $        $ 3,173        $  

Futures Contracts(a)

     326,333                    

Options Purchased

     2,296,100          2,934           
Total    $ 2,622,433        $ 6,107        $  
Liabilities(a)             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $        $ (171,188      $  

 

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

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

GROWTH AND INCOME STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Underlying Funds

            

Dynamic

   $ 65,855,961        $         —        $         —  

Equity

     370,810,392                    

Exchange Traded Funds

     247,931,238                    

Fixed Income

     172,613,426                    

Investment Companies

     30,552,695                    
Total    $ 887,763,712        $        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(a)

   $        $ 3,673        $         —  

Futures Contracts(a)

     641,301                    

Options Purchased

     4,774,963          5,909           
Total    $ 5,416,264        $ 9,582        $  
Liabilities(a)             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $        $ (198,173      $  
GROWTH STRATEGY PORTFOLIO

 

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Underlying Funds

            

Dynamic

   $ 39,128,209        $         —        $         —  

Equity

     373,894,902                    

Exchange Traded Funds

     241,882,294                    

Fixed Income

     37,715,390                    

Investment Companies

     13,201,422                    
Total    $ 705,822,217        $        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(a)

   $        $ 2,603        $  

Futures Contracts(a)

     486,125                    

Options Purchased

     4,602,638          5,909           
Total    $ 5,088,763        $ 8,512        $  
Liabilities             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(a)

   $        $ (140,670      $  

 

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

 

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December 31, 2019

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

SATELLITE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO

 

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Underlying Funds

            

Equity

   $ 181,953,319        $         —        $         —  

Exchange Traded Funds

     14,700,061                    

Fixed Income

     132,887,539                    
Total    $ 329,540,919        $        $  

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

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES   

The following tables set forth, by certain risk types, the gross value of derivative contracts (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) as of December 31, 2019. These instruments were used as part of the Portfolios’ investment strategies and to obtain and/or manage exposure related to the risks below. The values in the tables below exclude the effects of cash collateral received or posted pursuant to these derivative contracts, and therefore are not representative of the Portfolios’ net exposure.

 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio         
Risk    Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
   Assets     

Statement of Assets

and Liabilities

     Liabilities  

Interest

   Purchased Options, at value    $ 2,296,100             $ —    

Currency

  

Receivable for unrealized gain on forward

foreign currency exchange contracts

     3,173       
Payable for unrealized loss on
forward foreign currency contracts
 
 
     (171,188)  

Equity

   Variation margin on future contracts; Purchased Options, at value      329,267 (a)              —    
Total         $ 2,628,540               $ (171,188)  
Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio         
 
Risk    Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
   Assets      Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
     Liabilities  

Interest

   Purchased Options, at value    $ 4,774,963             $ —    

Currency

   Receivable for unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      3,673       
Payable for unrealized loss on
forward foreign currency contracts
 
 
     (198,173)  

Equity

   Variation margin on future contracts; Purchased Options, at value      647,210 (a)              —    
Total         $ 5,425,846               $ (198,173)  

 

(a)   Includes unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts described in the Additional Investment Information sections of the Schedules of Investments. Only the variation margin as of December 31, 2019 is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

Growth Strategy Portfolio         
Risk    Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
   Assets      Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
     Liabilities  

Interest

   Purchased Options, at value    $ 4,602,638             $ —    

Currency

   Receivable for unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      2,603       
Payable for unrealized loss on
forward foreign currency contracts
 
 
     (140,670)  

Equity

   Variation margin on future contracts; Purchased Options, at value      492,034 (a)              —    
Total         $ 5,097,275               $ (140,670)  

 

(a)   Includes unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts described in the Additional Investment Information sections of the Schedules of Investments. Only the variation margin as of December 31, 2019 is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables set forth, by certain risk types, the Portfolios’ gains (losses) related to these derivatives and their indicative volumes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. These gains (losses) should be considered in the context that these derivative contracts may have been executed to create investment opportunities and/or economically hedge certain investments, and accordingly, certain gains (losses) on such derivative contracts may offset certain (losses) gains attributable to investments. These gains (losses) are included in “Net realized gain (loss)” or “Net change in unrealized gain (loss)” on the Statements of Operations:

Balanced Strategy Portfolio         
Risk    Statement of Operations   

Net

Realized

Gain (Loss)

    

Net Change in
Unrealized

Gain (Loss)

  

Average

Number of

Contracts(a)

 

Interest

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and purchased options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on purchased options and futures contracts    $ (23,187)      $(319,327)      632  

Equity

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and written options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and written options      4,667,174      787,039      189  

Currency

   Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency exchange contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      730,479      21,134      13  
Total         $ 5,374,466      $488,846      834  

 

(a)   Average number of contracts is based on the average of month end balances for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019
Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio         
Risk    Statement of Operations   

Net

Realized

Gain (Loss)

    

Net Change in

Unrealized

Gain (Loss)

  

Average

Number of

Contracts(a)

 

Interest

   Net realized gain (loss) from purchased options and futures contracts /Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on purchased options and futures contracts    $ 642,834      $(1,423,211)      1,399  

Equity

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and written options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and written options      8,227,435      1,688,159      326  

Currency

   Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency exchange contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      1,263,182      173,013      13  
Total         $ 10,133,451      $437,961      1,738  

 

(a)   Average number of contracts is based on the average of month end balances for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

Growth Strategy Portfolio         
Risk    Statement of Operations   

Net

Realized

Gain (Loss)

    

Net Change in

Unrealized

Gain (Loss)

  

Average

Number of

Contracts(a)

 

Interest

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and purchased options /Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and purchased options    $ 2,507,539      $(2,184,402)      1,346  

Equity

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and written options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and written options      8,914,928      965,428      280  

Currency

   Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency exchange contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      1,142,861      147,067      17  
Total         $ 12,565,328      $(1,071,907)      1,643  

 

(a)   Average number of contracts is based on the average of month end balances for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS   

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

Distribution and/or Service Plans

     0.25      0.75      0.50      0.25

 

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

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

C. Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Portfolios pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class A Shares’ front end sales charge and Class C Shares’ CDSC. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs advised that it retained the following amounts:

 

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

Balanced Strategy

       $ 4,108        $ 307  

Growth and Income Strategy

         14,815          762  

Growth Strategy

         15,346          883  

Satellite Strategies

         692          8  

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

E.  Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Portfolios for a fee pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.17% 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 P and R6 Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional and Service Shares. Prior to July 1, 2019, the fees charged for transfer agency services were accrued daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.18% 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 Portfolios (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees and shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of each Portfolio. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Portfolios are not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. The Other Expense limitations as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets are 0.01% for the Satellite Strategies Portfolio and 0.004% for each other Portfolio. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2020, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees. In addition, the Portfolios have entered into certain offset arrangements with the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Portfolios’ expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows:

 

Portfolio        

Transfer Agency

Waivers/Credits

    

Other Expense

Reimbursements

    

Total

Expense

Reductions

 

Balanced Strategy

         $ 510        $420,277        $420,787  

Growth and Income Strategy

         1,119        488,546        489,665  

Growth Strategy

         1,540        528,944        530,484  

Satellite Strategies

         317        342,498        342,815  

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

G. Line of Credit Facility — As of December 31, 2019, the Portfolios participated in a $580,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the “facility”) together with other funds of the Trust and certain registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAM or its affiliates. This facility is to be used for temporary emergency purposes, or to allow for an orderly liquidation of securities to meet redemption requests. The interest rate on borrowings is based on the federal funds rate. The facility also requires a fee to be paid by the Portfolios based on the amount of the commitment that has not been utilized. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, the Portfolios did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 30, 2019 the facility was $770,000,000.

H.  Other Transactions with Affiliates — The Portfolios invest primarily in the Class R6 Shares of the Underlying Funds (except certain Underlying Funds that are ETFs). These Underlying Funds are considered to be affiliated with the Portfolios. The tables below show the transactions in and earnings from investments in these Underlying Funds for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 (in thousands):

 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio

 

Underlying Funds   Market
Value as of
12/31/2018
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Market
Value as of
12/31/2019
    Shares
as of
12/31/2019
    Dividend
Income
    Capital Gain
Distributions
 

Goldman Sachs Access High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

  $ 11,596     $     $ (12,236   $ (10   $ 650     $           $ 266     $  

Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

    24,292       27,303       (5,502     324       4,001       50,418       959       1,381        

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF

    5,418             (5,645     (38     265                   34        

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF

    13,872             (15,297     (1,438     2,863                   65        

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF

    19,751       30,408       (8,632     199       9,433       51,159       791       769        

Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund

    7,420       2,500       (3,500     (1,385     1,414       6,449       789              

Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund

          91,021       (16,550     679       4,726       79,876       4,086       1,367       3,154  

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund

    36,430       2,324       (31,228     (1,527     4,268       10,267       827       695        

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

    29,750       353       (14,499     (1,692     4,302       18,214       1,857       353        

Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund

    99,691       70,019       (16,000     (551     8,005       161,164       12,640       2,822       1,797  

Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund

    9,764       218       (2,900     147       2,443       9,672       776       218        

Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund

    12,472       779       (5,007     271       1,309       9,824       884       522       250  

Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund

          6,716                   (6     6,710       709       216        

Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund

    11,425       447       (7,500     (329     1,171       5,214       801       445        

Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund

    27,456       3,289       (12,250     (1,492     5,341       22,344       1,721       539        

Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund

    5,012       1,242                   956       7,210       601       242        

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio (continued)

 

         
Underlying Funds   Market
Value as of
12/31/2018
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Market
Value as of
12/31/2019
    Shares
as of
12/31/2019
    Dividend
Income
    Capital Gain
Distributions
 

Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

  $ 11,564     $     $ (13,333   $ 712     $ 1,057     $           $     $  

Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Insights Fund

    10,521       1,058       (12,724     271       874                   58        

Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

    17,850       1,439       (14,686     (3,447     4,245       5,401       891       253        

Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund

    16,123       4,489       (5,401     76       (334     14,953       1,515       897       92  

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

    8,030             (9,229     (109     1,308                          

Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund

          25,281       (1,001     (13     (367     23,900       2,477       281        

Goldman Sachs Tactical Exposure Fund

    35,782       1,500       (38,398     (2,294     3,410                          

Total

  $ 414,219     $ 270,386     $ (251,518   $ (11,646   $ 61,334     $ 482,775             $ 11,423     $ 5,293  
Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio

 

               
Underlying Funds  

Market
Value as of

12/31/2018

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

Market
Value as of

12/31/2019

   

Shares
as of

12/31/2019

    Dividend
Income
    Capital Gain
Distributions
 

Goldman Sachs Access High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

  $ 9,530     $     $ (10,055   $ (9   $ 534     $           $ 219     $  

Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

    17,107       42,528       (4,504     192       4,239       59,562       1,132       1,489        

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF

    22,611             (23,557     626       320                   142        

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF

    43,942             (48,507     (2,378     6,943                   206        

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF

    63,566       118,132       (26,895     1,861       31,705       188,369       2,913       2,738        

Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund

    21,471             (12,300     (4,544     4,728       9,355       1,145              

Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund

          206,460       (21,049     983       11,865       198,259       10,141       3,392       8,068  

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund

    41,867       3,428       (23,215     (1,449     4,961       25,592       2,061       1,211        

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

    77,521       887       (39,800     (3,513     10,631       45,726       4,661       887        

Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund

    68,630       55,104       (9,501     (219     5,317       119,331       9,359       2,074       1,430  

Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund

    27,798       470       (15,018     860       5,635       19,745       1,583       452        

Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund

    32,903       1,409       (20,500     1,139       2,858       17,809       1,603       955       454  

Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund

          8,782                   (7     8,775       928       282        

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio (continued)

 

               
Underlying Funds  

Market
Value as of

12/31/2018

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

Market
Value as of

12/31/2019

   

Shares
as of

12/31/2019

    Dividend
Income
    Capital Gain
Distributions
 

Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund

  $ 8,787     $ 520     $ (1,000   $ (49   $ 828     $ 9,086       1,396     $ 520     $  

Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund

    90,373       16,348       (42,500     (4,321     16,723       76,623       5,903       1,848        

Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund

    11,716       4,924       (6,100     (214     2,322       12,648       1,055       424        

Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

    52,189             (60,170     4,557       3,424                          

Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Insights Fund

    51,721       259       (57,045     4,013       1,052                   259        

Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

    17,429       584       (9,227     (1,003     2,047       9,830       1,622       356        

Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund

    22,411       5,831       (6,000     (63     (552     21,627       2,191       1,299       136  

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

    19,153             (21,876     1,242       1,481                          

Goldman Sachs Tactical Exposure Fund

    67,205             (69,270     (4,337     6,402                          

Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund

          35,410                   (536     34,874       3,614       411        

Total

  $ 767,930     $ 501,076     $ (528,089   $ (6,626   $ 122,920     $ 857,211             $ 19,164     $ 10,088  
Growth Strategy Portfolio

 

               
Underlying Funds  

Market

Value
12/31/2018

    Purchases
at Cost
*
    Proceeds
from Sales
   

Net

Realized
Gain (Loss)

    Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
   

Market

Value
12/31/2019

    Shares
as of
12/31/2019
    Dividend
Income
    Capital Gain
Distributions
 

Goldman Sachs Access High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

  $ 7,593     $     $ (8,012   $ (7   $ 426     $           $ 175     $  

Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

          28,579       (3,002     128       1,729       27,434       521       656        

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF

    35,887             (37,520     911       722                   212        

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF

    43,181             (47,671     (3,626     8,116                   203        

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF

    61,147       169,291       (55,730     2,495       37,246       214,449       3,316       3,338        

Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund

    9,368             (3,501     (1,389     1,443       5,921       725              

Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund

          220,228       (39,250     1,566       11,625       194,169       9,932       3,323       7,905  

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund

    15,408       7,401       (2,579     (74     1,735       21,891       1,763       821        

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Growth Strategy Portfolio (continued)

 

               
Underlying Funds  

Market

Value
12/31/2018

    Purchases
at Cost
*
    Proceeds
from Sales
   

Net

Realized
Gain (Loss)

    Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
   

Market

Value
12/31/2019

    Shares
as of
12/31/2019
    Dividend
Income
    Capital Gain
Distributions
 

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

  $ 101,548     $ 986     $ (61,001   $ (3,416   $ 12,718     $ 50,835       5,182     $ 986     $  

Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund

    20,427       399       (10,015     699       4,357       15,867       1,272       385        

Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund

    54,001       1,329       (46,563     2,860       3,743       15,370       1,383       873       392  

Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund

    5,997       1,728       (1,000     (22     607       7,310       1,123       427        

Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund

    93,371       27,406       (49,650     (3,347     16,277       84,057       6,476       2,106        

Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund

    23,977       3,456       (17,000     (1,214     4,378       13,597       1,134       456        

Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

    53,918             (62,041     5,204       2,919                          

Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Insights Fund

    53,247       2,574       (60,925     5,650       (546                 274        

Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

    6,569       1,255                   691       8,515       1,405       255        

Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund

    9,411       4,824       (1,500     45       (496     12,284       1,245       738       86  

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

    39,242             (44,424     1,951       3,231                          

Goldman Sachs Tactical Exposure Fund

    59,463             (61,303     (3,824     5,664                          

Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund

          23,245       (2,000     (2     (321     20,922       2,168       245        

Total

  $ 693,755     $ 492,701     $ (614,687   $ 4,588     $ 116,264     $ 692,621                            $ 15,473     $ 8,383  
Satellite Strategies Portfolio

 

  
Underlying Funds    Market
Value as of
12/31/2018
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sales
    Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
     Market
Value as of
12/31/2019
     Shares
as of
12/31/2019
     Dividend
Income
     Capital Gain
Distributions
 

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF

   $ 17,132      $      $ (4,624   $ 252     $ 1,940      $ 14,700        428      $ 506      $  

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     69,814        2,598        (21,595     (1,073     7,371        57,115        4,599        2,503         

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund

     18,894        173        (7,901     2,120       1,859        15,145        652        173         

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Satellite Strategies Portfolio (continued)

 

  
Underlying Funds    Market
Value as of
12/31/2018
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sales
    Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Market
Value as of
12/31/2019
     Shares
as of
12/31/2019
     Dividend
Income
     Capital Gain
Distributions
 

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund

   $ 29,821      $ 3,987      $ (13,452   $ (1,029   $ 4,199     $ 23,526        2,398      $ 486      $  

Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund

     54,718        1,102        (23,614     1,599       12,088       45,893        3,680        1,088         

Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund

     70,734        4,680        (27,585     2,292       7,480       57,601        5,185        3,178        1,468  

Goldman Sachs High Yield Floating Rate Fund

     24,447        1,207        (6,257     (199     1,073       20,271        2,143        1,199         

Goldman Sachs High Yield Fund

     46,861        2,516        (15,371     222       3,763       37,991        5,836        2,495         

Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund

     48,916        1,211        (21,400     3,158       4,253       36,138        3,014        1,211         

Goldman Sachs Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

     20,840        669        (5,771     (266     2,038       17,510        2,889        598         

Goldman Sachs MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

            4,014                    (364     3,650        623        14         

Total

   $ 402,177      $ 22,157      $ (147,570   $ 7,076     $ 45,700     $ 329,540               $ 13,451      $ 1,468  

The table below shows the transactions in and earnings from investments in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 (in thousands):

 

Fund      Beginning
Value as of
12/31/18
   Purchases
at cost
       Proceeds
from sales
    

Ending

Value as of
12/31/19

       Shares
as of
12/31/19
       Dividend
Income from
Affiliated
Investment
Companies
 

Balanced Strategy Portfolio

     $35,521    $ 130,304        $ (143,716    $ 22,109          22,109        $ 348  

Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio

     62,091      194,171          (225,709      30,553          30,553          619  

Growth Strategy Portfolio

     42,035      237,283          (266,117      13,201          13,201          505  

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

          12,257          (12,257                        3  

 

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6. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

 

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, were:

 

Portfolio         Purchases        Sales  

Balanced Strategy

       $ 276,183,037        $ 259,815,051  

Growth and Income Strategy

         513,476,251          548,003,911  

Growth Strategy

         506,963,171          640,653,013  

Satellite Strategy

         22,793,556          147,324,482  

 

7. TAX INFORMATION

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 was as follows:

 

      Balanced
Strategy
       Growth and
Income Strategy
       Growth
Strategy
       Satellite
Strategies
 

Distribution paid from:

                 

Ordinary income

   $ 12,190,966        $ 19,460,868        $ 14,800,341        $ 12,587,137  

Net long-term capital gains

                       12,251,754           

Total taxable distributions

   $ 12,190,966        $ 19,460,868        $ 27,052,095        $ 12,587,137  

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 was as follows:

 

      Balanced
Strategy
       Growth and
Income Strategy
       Growth
Strategy
       Satellite
Strategies
 

Distribution paid from:

                 

Ordinary income

   $ 13,022,236        $ 24,175,740        $ 20,304,259        $ 14,828,656  

Net long-term capital gains

     7,197,331                             

Total taxable distributions

   $ 20,219,567        $ 24,175,740        $ 20,304,259        $ 14,828,656  

As of December 31, 2019, the components of accumulated earnings (losses) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

      Balanced
Strategy
       Growth and
Income Strategy
       Growth
Strategy
       Satellite
Strategies
 

Undistributed ordinary income — net

   $ 373,934        $ 1,104,130        $ 2,168,519        $ 148,443  

Undistributed long-term capital gains

              8,155,705          7,751,086           

Total undistributed earnings

   $ 373,934        $ 9,259,835        $ 9,919,605        $ 148,443  

Capital loss carryforwards:

                 

Perpetual Short-Term

   $ (1,152,241      $        $        $ (332,591

Perpetual Long-Term

     (2,915,126                          (35,652,262

Total capital loss carryforwards

   $ (4,067,367      $        $        $ (35,984,853

Timing differences (Qualified Late Year Ordinary Loss Deferral)

   $        $ (95,915      $        $  

Unrealized gains (losses) — net

     15,899,753          50,090,765          59,282,662          39,877,113  

Total accumulated earnings (losses) net

   $ 12,206,320        $ 59,254,685        $ 69,202,267        $ 4,040,703  

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

7. TAX INFORMATION (continued)

 

As of December 31, 2019, the Portfolios’ aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

      Balanced
Strategy
       Growth and
Income Strategy
       Growth
Strategy
       Satellite
Strategies
 

Tax Cost

   $ 491,450,542        $ 842,901,726        $ 651,496,943        $ 289,663,806  

Gross unrealized gain

     22,619,203          57,868,976          64,412,242          40,934,389  

Gross unrealized loss

     (6,719,450        (7,778,212        (5,129,580        (1,057,276

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities

   $ 15,899,753        $ 50,090,764        $ 59,282,662        $ 39,877,113  

The difference between GAAP-basis and tax basis unrealized gains (losses) is attributable primarily to wash sales, net mark to market gains (losses) on regulated futures contracts, options contracts, and foreign currency contracts and differences in the tax treatment of underlying fund investments.

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

 

8. OTHER RISKS

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

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

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

Investments in the Underlying Funds Risk — The investments of a Portfolio are concentrated in the Underlying Funds, and the Portfolio’s investment performance is directly related to the investment performance of the Underlying Funds it holds. A Portfolio is subject to the risk factors associated with the investments of the Underlying Funds in direct proportion to the amount of assets allocated to each. A Portfolio that has a relative concentration of its portfolio in a single Underlying Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting that Underlying Fund, and may be more susceptible to losses because of these developments.

 

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8. OTHER RISKS (continued)

 

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

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

Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, a Portfolio trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk). Additionally, a Portfolio may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

 

9. INDEMNIFICATIONS

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

 

10. OTHER MATTERS

On November 5, 2019, a definitive proxy statement (“proxy”) was filed with the SEC to elect certain Trustees to the Trust. The Portfolios’ will bear their respective share of the proxy, shareholder meeting and other related costs and GSAM has agreed to reimburse the Portfolios’ to the extent such expenses exceed a specified percentage of the Portfolios’ net assets.

 

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events after the Statements 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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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    Balanced Strategy Portfolio  
 

 

 

 
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    720,412     $ 8,084,539        2,197,646     $ 24,589,063  

Reinvestment of distributions

    188,113       2,156,891        386,939       4,120,526  

Shares redeemed

    (2,067,475     (23,126,509      (2,658,006     (29,846,449
      (1,158,950     (12,885,079      (73,421     (1,136,860
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    291,999       3,239,647        240,462       2,684,993  

Reinvestment of distributions

    12,553       145,118        38,251       403,536  

Shares redeemed

    (601,976     (6,736,873      (2,031,640     (22,933,030
      (297,424     (3,352,108      (1,752,927     (19,844,501
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    11,770,112       132,793,162        10,388,305       116,418,374  

Reinvestment of distributions

    728,452       8,337,980        1,203,725       12,872,471  

Shares redeemed

    (10,627,432     (119,595,453      (13,926,817     (157,589,348
      1,871,132       21,535,689        (2,334,787     (28,298,503
Service Shares         

Shares sold

    2,484       28,072        2,645       29,937  

Reinvestment of distributions

    78       877        457       4,927  

Shares redeemed

    (21,311     (247,236      (10,546     (121,653
      (18,749     (218,287      (7,444     (86,789
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    124,771       1,376,411        65,196       741,730  

Reinvestment of distributions

    7,468       85,266        12,756       135,812  

Shares redeemed

    (101,853     (1,128,425      (138,062     (1,547,523
      30,386       333,252        (60,110     (669,981
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

    428,129       4,796,352        5,193,575       59,522,441  

Reinvestment of distributions

    92,975       1,064,548        180,681       1,925,367  

Shares redeemed

    (1,077,395     (11,920,962      (1,200,009     (13,432,058
      (556,291     (6,060,062      4,174,247       48,015,750  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

    143,196       1,618,112        87,308       984,981  

Reinvestment of distributions

    16,532       189,329        30,836       326,107  

Shares redeemed

    (97,257     (1,079,005      (47,212     (528,555
      62,471       728,436        70,932       782,533  
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    20,708       232,723        174,015       1,884,820  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,533       17,498        3,250       34,518  

Shares redeemed

    (94,095     (1,064,834      (1,401     (14,871
      (71,854     (814,613      175,864       1,904,467  

NET INCREASE (DECREASE)

    (139,279   $ (732,772      192,354     $ 666,116  

 

(a) Class   P Shares commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio  
 

 

 

 
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    1,367,510     $ 18,597,841        5,497,598     $ 74,809,186  

Reinvestment of distributions

    369,519       5,184,092        522,904       6,573,710  

Shares redeemed

    (3,875,566     (52,374,920      (5,661,411     (76,161,885
      (2,138,537     (28,592,987      359,091       5,221,011  
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    107,114       1,401,165        250,795       3,323,057  

Reinvestment of distributions

    17,463       241,288        39,846       480,829  

Shares redeemed

    (1,016,333     (13,419,730      (5,005,325     (66,486,344
      (891,756     (11,777,277      (4,714,684     (62,682,458
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    5,845,803       80,012,769        7,467,092       100,009,197  

Reinvestment of distributions

    596,185       8,355,297        868,511       11,056,181  

Shares redeemed

    (9,747,842     (131,722,848      (20,518,480     (279,936,927
      (3,305,854     (43,354,782      (12,182,877     (168,871,549
Service Shares         

Shares sold

    24,032       321,649        5,243       70,792  

Reinvestment of distributions

    632       8,811        1,372       17,189  

Shares redeemed

    (46,787     (628,661      (27,194     (363,601
      (22,123     (298,201      (20,579     (275,620
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    84,749       1,148,945        446,230       6,143,506  

Reinvestment of distributions

    12,001       167,174        17,862       225,243  

Shares redeemed

    (160,130     (2,145,873      (387,301     (5,243,481
      (63,380     (829,754      76,791       1,125,268  
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

    1,425,194       19,527,520        16,192,301       220,431,246  

Reinvestment of distributions

    343,656       4,818,065        392,635       4,938,925  

Shares redeemed

    (1,949,585     (26,121,468      (1,528,471     (20,322,519
      (180,735     (1,775,883      15,056,465       205,047,652  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

    46,601       626,164        53,422       720,704  

Reinvestment of distributions

    5,831       81,506        7,663       95,113  

Shares redeemed

    (49,112     (663,201      (108,804     (1,466,415
      3,320       44,469        (47,719     (650,598
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    85,321       1,165,880        693,914       9,197,718  

Reinvestment of distributions

    2,000       27,662        4,727       60,598  

Shares redeemed

    (161,921     (2,268,818      (189,580     (2,476,595
      (74,600     (1,075,276      509,061       6,781,721  

NET DECREASE

    (6,673,665   $ (87,659,691      (964,451   $ (14,304,573

(a) Class P Shares commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    Growth Strategy Portfolio  
 

 

 

 
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    1,339,118     $ 20,739,326        5,457,108     $ 85,119,791  

Reinvestment of distributions

    699,217       11,263,551        536,108       7,328,587  

Shares redeemed

    (3,587,777     (55,281,237      (3,501,964     (54,176,334
      (1,549,442     (23,278,360      2,491,252       38,272,044  
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    150,548       2,369,068        315,405       4,927,115  

Reinvestment of distributions

    44,950       733,288               

Shares redeemed

    (1,002,930     (15,686,944      (5,749,609     (89,435,265
      (807,432     (12,584,588      (5,434,204     (84,508,150
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    4,018,348       61,424,101        4,218,160       65,347,505  

Reinvestment of distributions

    366,171       5,901,749        539,651       7,366,237  

Shares redeemed

    (13,339,123     (205,096,568      (15,525,679     (241,977,726
      (8,954,604     (137,770,718      (10,767,868     (169,263,984
Service Shares         

Shares sold

    10,952       172,500        4,603       71,617  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,026       16,465        1,152       15,692  

Shares redeemed

    (36,002     (543,627      (24,387     (388,577
      (24,024     (354,662      (18,632     (301,268
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    137,054       2,090,719        468,179       7,354,070  

Reinvestment of distributions

    17,612       279,751        13,196       177,616  

Shares redeemed

    (181,285     (2,758,238      (516,398     (7,976,243
      (26,619     (387,768      (35,023     (444,557
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

    1,251,604       19,410,449        11,196,336       175,619,095  

Reinvestment of distributions

    450,679       7,266,420        323,998       4,422,574  

Shares redeemed

    (1,186,413     (18,248,306      (672,254     (10,229,875
      515,870       8,428,563        10,848,080       169,811,794  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

    51,432       771,207        79,803       1,202,162  

Reinvestment of distributions

    13,862       216,889        10,012       133,255  

Shares redeemed

    (68,026     (1,028,290      (91,115     (1,334,264
      (2,732     (40,194      (1,300     1,153  
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    145,096       2,240,148        585,222       9,037,007  

Reinvestment of distributions

    13,012       209,737        9,875       134,789  

Shares redeemed

    (172,108     (2,718,584      (174,788     (2,722,462
      (14,000     (268,699      420,309       6,449,334  

NET DECREASE

    (10,862,983   $ (166,256,426      (2,497,386   $ (39,983,634

 

(a) Class   P Shares commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
 

 

 

 
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    1,507,125     $ 12,328,395        775,316     $ 6,211,520  

Reinvestment of distributions

    173,175       1,436,743        136,536       1,070,446  

Shares redeemed

    (1,464,894     (11,965,708      (1,858,316     (14,871,825
      215,406       1,799,430        (946,464     (7,589,859
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    74,124       578,919        108,732       860,438  

Reinvestment of distributions

    45,797       377,904        66,306       516,448  

Shares redeemed

    (2,010,704     (16,335,390      (1,677,178     (13,397,814
      (1,890,783     (15,378,567      (1,502,140     (12,020,928
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    3,194,532       25,909,208        9,038,271       73,191,893  

Reinvestment of distributions

    789,925       6,524,160        1,072,443       8,450,493  

Shares redeemed

    (16,333,971     (132,664,304      (32,559,328     (260,529,664
      (12,349,514     (100,230,936      (22,448,614     (178,887,278
Service Shares         

Shares sold

    1,322       10,699        2,000       16,157  

Reinvestment of distributions

    671       5,560        589       4,601  

Shares redeemed

    (4,426     (35,455      (11,141     (88,919
      (2,433     (19,196      (8,552     (68,161
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    755,285       6,188,404        693,460       5,638,032  

Reinvestment of distributions

    99,874       824,444        125,164       982,010  

Shares redeemed

    (1,934,326     (15,679,254      (2,502,665     (20,029,009
      (1,079,167     (8,666,406      (1,684,041     (13,408,967
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

    48,431       400,235        425,652       3,516,016  

Reinvestment of distributions

    15,719       130,251        10,075       77,948  

Shares redeemed

    (16,903     (140,037      (41,981     (324,521
      47,247       390,449        393,746       3,269,443  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

    16,321       131,889        34,396       275,361  

Reinvestment of distributions

    3,467       28,645        5,838       45,567  

Shares redeemed

    (150,500     (1,166,319      (88,613     (709,187
      (130,712     (1,005,785      (48,379     (388,259
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    785,761       6,271,224        4,140,483       34,151,048  

Reinvestment of distributions

    158,070       1,307,247        133,463       1,043,879  

Shares redeemed

    (1,477,935     (12,059,957      (3,073,250     (24,968,293
      (534,104     (4,481,486      1,200,696       10,226,634  

NET DECREASE

    (15,724,060   $ (127,592,497      (25,043,748   $ (198,867,375

 

(a) Class   P Shares commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

93


Report of Independent Registered Public

Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of Goldman Sachs Trust and Shareholders of Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio, Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio, Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio and Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolio, Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio, Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy Portfolio and Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio (four of the portfolios constituting Goldman Sachs Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Portfolios”) as of December 31, 2019, the related statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019, 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 Portfolios as of December 31, 2019, 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 December 31, 2019 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 Portfolios’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Portfolios’ 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 Portfolios 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 December 31, 2019 by correspondence with the transfer agent 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.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 26, 2020

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

 

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Voting Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders (Unaudited)

 

A Special Meeting (the “Meeting”) of the Goldman Sachs Trust (“GST”) was held on January 23, 2020 to consider and act upon the proposals below. The Fund will amortize its respective share of the proxy, shareholder meeting and other related costs and GSAM has agreed to reimburse the Fund to the extent such expenses exceed a specified percentage of the Fund’s net assets.

At the Meeting, Dwight L. Bush, Kathryn A. Cassidy, Joaquin Delgado and Gregory G. Weaver were elected to the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In electing trustees, the Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

 

Proposal 1.

Election of Trustees

   For      Against      Withheld      Broker Non-Votes  

Dwight L. Bush

     94,278,961,728.065        0        349,026,343.365        0  

Kathryn A. Cassidy

     94,310,850,789.164        0        317,137,282.266        0  

Joaquin Delgado

     94,282,646,444.727        0        345,341,626.703        0  

Gregory G. Weaver

     94,306,589,873.348        0        321,398,198.082        0  
           

At the Meeting, the shareholders of the Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights Fund approved a change to the Fund’s sub-classification under the Act from “diversified” to “non-diversified”. The Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

 

Proposal 2.

To approve a change to the Fund’s sub-classification under
the Investment Company Act of 1940 from “diversified” to
“non-diversified” and to eliminate a related fundamental
investment restriction.

   For      Against      Abstained      Broker Non-Votes  

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

     23,785,792.632        250,521.921        196,802.993        9,592,467.322  
           

 

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Portfolio Expenses — Six Month Period Ended December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

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

The Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R or Class R6 Shares of the Portfolios and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, which represents a period of 184 days of a 365 day year.

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

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

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

 

     Balanced Strategy Portfolio     Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio     Growth Strategy Portfolio     Satellite Strategies Portfolio  
Share Class   Beginning
Account
Value
7/1/19
    Ending
Account
Value
12/31/19
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 months ended
12/31/19
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
7/1/19
    Ending
Account
Value
12/31/19
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 months ended
12/31/19
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
7/1/19
    Ending
Account
Value
12/31/19
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 months ended
12/31/19
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
7/1/19
    Ending
Account
Value
12/31/19
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 months ended
12/31/19
*
 
                         
Class A                                                

Actual

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,045.60     $ 2.97     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,061.40     $ 3.00     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,073.80     $ 3.02     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,049.00     $ 2.89  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,022.28     2.94       1,000.00       1,022.30     2.94       1,000.00       1,022.29     2.95       1,000.00       1,022.38     2.85  
Class C                                                

Actual

    1,000.00       1,041.10       6.82       1,000.00       1,057.50       6.88       1,000.00       1,070.00       6.93       1,000.00       1,044.50       6.75  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,018.50     6.75       1,000.00       1,018.52     6.75       1,000.00       1,018.51     6.76       1,000.00       1,018.60     6.66  
Institutional                                                

Actual

    1,000.00       1,047.60       1.01       1,000.00       1,063.20       1.02       1,000.00       1,076.90       1.04       1,000.00       1,051.20       0.93  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,024.20     1.00       1,000.00       1,024.21     1.00       1,000.00       1,024.21     1.01       1,000.00       1,024.30     0.92  
Service                                                

Actual

    1,000.00       1,045.00       3.59       1,000.00       1,060.80       3.62       1,000.00       1,073.60       3.65       1,000.00       1,048.40       3.51  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,021.68     3.55       1,000.00       1,021.69     3.55       1,000.00       1,021.69     3.56       1,000.00       1,021.78     3.47  
Investor                                                

Actual

    1,000.00       1,047.10       1.68       1,000.00       1,062.30       1.70       1,000.00       1,075.60       1.94       1,000.00       1,049.20       1.60  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.54     1.66       1,000.00       1,023.56     1.67       1,000.00       1,023.34     1.89       1,000.00       1,023.64     1.58  
Class P                                                

Actual

    1,000.00       1,047.70       0.96       1,000.00       1,063.40       0.97       1,000.00       1,076.60       0.99       1,000.00       1,051.10       0.88  

Hypothethical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,024.25     0.95       1,000.00       1,024.26     0.95       1,000.00       1,024.26     0.96       1,000.00       1,024.35     0.87  
Class R                                                

Actual

    1,000.00       1,043.70       4.26       1,000.00       1,059.80       4.29       1,000.00       1,072.90       3.84       1,000.00       1,047.80       4.18  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,021.02     4.21       1,000.00       1,021.04     4.21       1,000.00       1,021.50     3.74       1,000.00       1,021.12     4.13  
Class R6                                                

Actual

    1,000.00       1,047.70       0.96       1,000.00       1,063.30       0.97       1,000.00       1,076.60       0.99       1,000.00       1,051.20       0.88  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,024.25     0.95       1,000.00       1,024.26     0.95       1,000.00       1,024.25     0.96       1,000.00       1,024.35     0.87  

 

*   Expenses for each share class are calculated using each Portfolio’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended December 31, 2019. Expenses are calculated by multiplying the annualized net expense ratio by the average account value for the period; then multiplying the result by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year; and then dividing that result by the number of days in the fiscal year. The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

 

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

 

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

Balanced Strategy

     0.58     1.33     0.20     0.70     0.33     0.19     0.83     0.19

Growth and Income Strategy

     0.58       1.33       0.20       0.70       0.33       0.19       0.83       0.19  

Growth Strategy

     0.58       1.33       0.20       0.70       0.33       0.19       0.83       0.19  

Satellite Strategies

     0.56       1.31       0.18       0.68       0.31       0.17       0.81       0.17  

 

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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 Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee3

 

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee4

Jessica Palmer

Age: 70

  Chair of the Board of Trustees  

Since 2018

(Trustee since 2007)

 

Ms. Palmer is retired. She was formerly Consultant, Citigroup Human Resources Department (2007-2008); Managing Director, Citigroup Corporate and Investment Banking (previously, Salomon Smith Barney/ Salomon Brothers) (1984-2006). Ms. Palmer was a Member of the Board of Trustees of Indian Mountain School (private elementary and secondary school) (2004-2009).

 

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

  102   None

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Age: 65

  Trustee   Since 2015  

Ms. Cassidy is retired. Formerly, she 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   None

Diana M. Daniels

Age: 70

  Trustee   Since 2007  

Ms. Daniels is retired. Formerly, she was Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, The Washington Post Company (1991-2006). Ms. Daniels is a Trustee Emeritus and serves as a Presidential Councillor of Cornell University (2013-Present); former Member of the Legal Advisory Board, New York Stock Exchange (2003-2006) and of the Corporate Advisory Board, Standish Mellon Management Advisors (2006- 2007).

 

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

  102   None

Roy W. Templin

Age: 59

  Trustee   Since 2013  

Mr. Templin is retired. He is Director, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (a designer and manufacturer of ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions) (2016-Present); and was formerly Chairman of the Board of Directors, Con-Way Incorporated (a transportation, logistics and supply chain management service company) (2014-2015); Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Whirlpool Corporation (an appliance manufacturer and marketer) (2004- 2012). Previously, Mr. Templin served as an Advisory Board Member of Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (June 2013-October 2013).

 

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

  102   Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (a ceiling, wall and suspension systems solutions manufacturer)

Gregory G. Weaver

Age: 68

  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).

 

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

  102   Verizon Communications Inc.

 

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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 Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee3

 

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee4

James A. McNamara

Age: 57

  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 Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

 

  165   None
         

Advisory Board Members

 

Name,

Address and Age1

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of

Office and

Length of

Time Served2

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Advisory
Board Member3

 

Other

Directorships

Held by Advisory
Board Member4

Dwight L. Bush

Age: 62

  Advisory Board Member   Since 2019  

Ambassador Bush is President and CEO of D.L. Bush & Associates (a financial advisory and private investment firm) (2002–2014 and 2017-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).

 

Advisory Board Member — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   None

Joaquin Delgado

Age: 59

  Advisory Board Member   Since 2019  

Dr. Delgado is retired. He is Director, Hexion Inc. (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2019-present); and Director, Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2011-present); and was formerly 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).

 

Advisory Board Member — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer)
         
*   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 and Advisory Board Member may be contacted by writing to the Trustee or Advisory Board Member, c/o Goldman Sachs, 200 West Street, New York, New York, 10282, Attn: Caroline Kraus. Information is provided as of December 31, 2019.
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 (a) no Trustee shall hold office for more than 15 years and (b) a Trustee shall retire as of December 31st of the calendar year in which he or she reaches his or her 74th birthday, unless a waiver of such requirement 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 December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs Trust consisted of 89 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust consisted of 13 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Trust II consisted of 19 portfolios (17 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs MLP Income Opportunities Fund, 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; and Goldman Sachs ETF Trust consisted of 40 portfolios (21 of which offered 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 Portfolios’ 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. Additional information about the Advisory Board Members will be available in the Portfolios’ Statement of Additional Information dated April 30, 2020, which will be available 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 Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

James A. McNamara

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 57

  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 Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Caroline L. Kraus

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 42

  Secretary   Since 2012  

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2016-Present); Vice President, Goldman Sachs (August 2006-December 2015); Associate General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (2012-Present); Assistant General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (August 2006-December 2011); and Associate, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP (2002-2006).

 

Secretary — Goldman Sachs Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2012)); Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2012)); Goldman Sachs Trust II; Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc.; Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC; Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC; Goldman Sachs Middle Market Lending Corp.; Goldman Sachs MLP Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Joseph F. DiMaria

30 Hudson Street

Jersey City, NJ 07302

Age: 51

  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 Income Opportunities Fund (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 Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

     
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Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds Portfolios — Tax Information (Unaudited)

For the year ended December 31, 2019, 9.26%, 18.38%, 25.05% and 4.54% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income by the Balanced Strategy, Growth and Income Strategy, Growth Strategy and Satellite Strategies Portfolios, respectively, qualify for the dividends received deduction available to corporations.

For the 2019 tax year, each Portfolio has elected to pass through a credit for taxes paid to foreign jurisdictions. The total amount of income received by the Balanced Strategy, Growth and Income Strategy, Growth Strategy, and Satellite Strategies Portfolios from sources within foreign countries and possessions of the United States was $0.0421, $0.0801, $0.1236, and $0.0505 per share, respectively, all of which is attributable to qualified passive income. The percentage of net investment income dividends paid by the Balanced Strategy, Growth and Income Strategy, Growth Strategy, and Satellite Strategies Portfolios during the year from foreign sources was 11.83%, 20.01%, 28.71%, and 13.14%, respectively. The total amount of taxes paid by the Balanced Strategy, Growth and Income Strategy, Growth Strategy, and Satellite Strategies Portfolios to such countries was $0.0050, $0.0091, $0.0141, and $0.0064 per share, respectively.

For the year ended December 31, 2019, 25.77%, 45.80%, 64.85%, and 26.52% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income by the Balanced Strategy, Growth and Income Strategy, Growth Strategy, and Satellite Strategies Portfolios, 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 Growth Strategy Portfolio designates $12,251,754, or, if different, the maximum amount allowable, as capital gain dividends paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

 

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Annual Report      

December 31, 2019

 
     

Global Infrastructure Fund

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Goldman Sachs Global 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

    29  

Other Information

    31  

 

     
NOT FDIC-INSURED   May Lose Value   No Bank Guarantee


PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund

 

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return comprised of long-term growth of capital and income.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Team discusses the Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2019 (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 P, Class R and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns, without sales charges, of 31.22%, 30.31%, 31.66%, 31.49%, 31.77%, 30.94% and 31.63%, respectively. These returns compare to the 28.69% average annual total return of the Dow Jones Brookfield Global Infrastructure Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (the “Index”). The Index is intended to measure all sectors of the infrastructure market.

 

Q   What economic and market factors most influenced global infrastructure companies during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Global equities, including global infrastructure securities, posted double-digit gains during the Reporting Period, broadly rebounding from weakness in 2018. Market sentiment was influenced most during the Reporting Period by the accommodative stances of various central banks and by investor anticipation that trade war and Brexit negotiations would be resolved. (Brexit is the popular term for the U.K.’s path out of the European Union.) The global equity rally was driven by significant valuation gains even amid weak corporate earnings growth.

 

      In the U.S., stocks experienced robust performance during the Reporting Period, with the S&P 500® Index reaching an all-time high near the end of December 2019. The Fed’s dovish pivot in January 2019 provided relief to U.S. equity investors. However, by May, the U.S.-China trade dispute put the market on recession watch. In July, Fed policymakers announced their first interest rate cuts since 2008 and continued what Fed Chair Jerome Powell called a “mid-cycle adjustment” in September and October, lowering the targeted federal funds rate by 25 basis points on each occasion. (A basis point is 1/100th of a percentage point.)

 

      As for European equities, they generated their best annual performance since 2009, with the STOXX® Europe 600 Index hitting a four-year high early in November 2019 and then reaching a new high in late December. In September 2019, the European Central Bank (“ECB”) restarted its quantitative easing measures. The ECB’s multi-dimensional monetary stimulus package is aimed at addressing slowing Eurozone economic growth through deposit rate cuts and the reinstitution of asset purchases. In October, the European Union and the U.K. agreed to a “flextension” of the Article 50 process until January 2020 under which the U.K. would be able to leave the European Union earlier than the deadline if a withdrawal agreement was ratified by the European and British Parliaments in time. In mid-December, the Conservative party won a comfortable majority in the U.K. Parliamentary elections, clearing the way for the U.K. Prime Minister’s Brexit deal to be ratified before the Article 50 deadline expires on January 31, 2020.

 

      Japanese equities suffered collateral damage from the stand-off between the U.S. and China, two of Japan’s largest trading partners. Japanese stocks were also sensitive to weaker global industrial demand during the Reporting Period. However, the Japanese equity market was supported by a recovering domestic economy, stronger capital spending and an improvement in domestic demand resilience. In October 2019, the U.S. and Japan signed a limited trade deal on agriculture and digital trade in an effort to achieve more fair and reciprocal trade, a deal that covers about $55 billion worth of commerce between the two economies.

 

     

For the Reporting Period overall, the global infrastructure market, as measured by the Index, generated an average total return of 28.69%. Canada and Australia were the best performing markets, while Japan and Hong Kong posted the weakest, though still positive, returns. Among market sectors, all four recorded absolute gains. Communications

 

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PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

 

  infrastructure, energy infrastructure and transportation infrastructure each outpaced the Index, while utilities lagged the Index during the Reporting Period.1

 

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

 

A   During the Reporting Period, the Fund benefited most from its underweight position versus the Index in the utilities sector. In addition, a modest overweight in the communications infrastructure sector, along with slight underweights in the transportation infrastructure and energy infrastructure sectors, added to relative returns. Given the Index rally, the Fund was hampered by its small cash position during the Reporting Period.

 

      As for security selection, the Fund’s investments in the utilities sector contributed most positively. On the other hand, security selection in the energy infrastructure sector had a modestly negative impact on relative returns. Among countries, selection in the U.S. added significantly to the Fund’s relative performance. An underweight versus the Index in Spain also bolstered results. Conversely, the Fund was hurt by its overweight in Italy, though this was offset somewhat by effective security selection in the country. Exposure to Canada detracted from the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period.

 

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

 

A   CenterPoint Energy, InterXion Holding and CyrusOne were leading positive contributors to the Fund’s relative returns during the Reporting Period.

 

      CenterPoint Energy, a U.S. power generator and distributor, was the top contributor to the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period. The company was involved in a rate case in Texas, which created uncertainty about its earnings outlook and the potential need for an equity offering to improve its balance sheet. CenterPoint Energy posted negative absolute returns during the Reporting Period overall, but the position added to relative performance because the Fund first bought the stock in December 2019 when the rate case was decided in the company’s favor. The company also appeared attractive in December 2019 because of the company’s exposure to Texas’ strong job and population growth.

 

      InterXion Holding, a European data center company, performed well compared to U.S. data center companies due to faster demand growth and relatively less supply in Europe, which is a less mature data center market. We believe other investors viewed InterXion Holding as a likely merger or acquisition candidate because of the company’s relatively small size and favorable market exposure. Toward the end of 2019, Digital Realty Trust announced it was acquiring InterXion Holding in an all-stock deal. We exited the Fund’s position after the announcement, as the stock outperformed and because future performance would be linked to that of Digital Realty Trust given the all-stock nature of the transaction.

 

      CyrusOne is an owner and operator of enterprise-class and carrier-neutral data center properties in the U.S. During the third quarter of 2019, investors reacted positively to news of its possible acquisition by one of several suitors, including global investment firm KKR & Co. In our view, CyrusOne is an attractive acquisition candidate due to its strong Fortune 1000 customer base and high quality assets. At the end of the Reporting Period, we believed the strength of CyrusOne’s sales force and customer penetration remained meaningful competitive advantages. Furthermore, in our view, the company may continue to benefit from favorable long-term trends in the data storage space. At the end of the Reporting Period, we sold the Fund’s position in the stock, capturing profits, and reallocated the capital to what we considered to be other attractive opportunities.

 

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

 

A   The top detractors from the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period were Cheniere Energy, Cellnex Telecom and Kinder Morgan.

 

      Cheniere Energy, a U.S. exporter of liquefied natural gas, detracted most from the Fund’s relative performance. Despite the company’s contracted fee-based business, investors remained concerned about depressed spot liquid natural gas prices due to softer demand. At the end of the Reporting Period, we had a favorable view of its management’s commitment to project execution, growth and highly visible cash flows, given that the majority of the company’s capacity is concentrated in long-term take-or-pay agreements with investment grade-rated counterparts. (Take-or-pay is a provision, written into a contract, whereby one party has the obligation of either taking delivery of goods or paying a specified amount.)

 

  1    Sector and subsector allocations are defined by GSAM and may differ from sector allocations used by the Index.

 

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PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

 

      Cellnex Telecom is a telecommunications infrastructure company based in Spain. Its shares rose during October 2019, the month in which the Fund initiated a position in the stock. As a result, the Fund did not share in all of its gains. Its stock rallied after the company announced it would acquire Arqiva’s telecommunications business. Once the deal is complete, Cellnex Telecom will be the largest tower company in the U.K. and will own 53,000 managed sites across its European towers portfolio. At the end of the Reporting Period, we held a positive view of Cellnex Telecom’s expanding footprint but remained cautious due to the company’s high level of debt.

 

      In addition, the Fund was hurt by its underweight in Kinder Morgan, the largest energy infrastructure company in North America. Its shares appreciated during the Reporting Period in line with the broader crude oil market. Its stock also benefited when the company’s management reported what it saw as attractive growth opportunities and shared detailed plans about capital allocation. At the end of the Reporting Period, we maintained the Fund’s underweight position, favoring companies with what we viewed as stronger operating leverage to U.S. production growth.

 

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

 

A   In addition to the purchases of CenterPoint Energy and Cellnex Telecom, mentioned earlier, the Fund established a position in Orsted, a renewable energy solutions company, during the Reporting Period. Demark-based Orsted is a global leader in offshore wind power, a market we expect may experience a double-digit compound annual growth rate. In our opinion, Orsted will benefit as the demand for renewable energy rises and the need to decarbonize the global energy supply mix increases.

 

      Conversely, in addition to the sales of InterXion Holding and CyrusOne, already mentioned, we exited the Fund’s position in Pinnacle West Capital. The electric utility company’s exposure to Arizona, where the regulatory environment has become difficult, combined with a rate case in 2020, suggested to us there was risk to the company’s earnings. Accordingly, we decided to sell the Fund’s position and allocate the proceeds to companies with what we considered higher risk/reward potential.

 

      We eliminated the Fund’s position in Enel, an Italy-based multinational energy company that engages in the distribution of electricity and gas, during the Reporting Period. The stock had performed well, and we found the fundamental investment case in other stocks more compelling.

 

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

 

A   The Fund did not use derivatives or similar instruments within its investment process during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   Were there any notable changes in the Fund’s weightings during the Reporting Period?

 

A   In constructing the Fund’s portfolio, we focus on picking securities rather than on making sector, subsector or country bets. We seek to outpace the Index by overweighting securities we expect to outperform and underweighting those that we think may lag. Consequently, changes in the Fund’s sector or country weights are generally the direct result of individual security selection and/or the appreciation or depreciation of particular Fund holdings. That said, during the Reporting Period, the Fund’s exposure to the communications infrastructure sector increased from a relatively neutral position compared to the Index to a slight overweight, mainly because we added investments in telecommunications towers. In utilities, the Fund moved from a rather neutral position to an underweight position. Increased exposure to diversified utility companies was more than offset by decreased exposure to electric, gas and water utility companies. The Fund’s exposure to the transportation infrastructure sector decreased from a slight overweight relative to the Index to a rather neutral position, largely because we reduced exposure to airports. From a country perspective, compared to the Index, the Fund moved from overweight positions in the U.S. and Australia to rather neutral positions. We increased the Fund’s Italian investments and, as a result, the Fund became overweight Italy. As we increased investments in Hong Kong, the Fund shifted from an underweight in that country to a rather neutral position. We eliminated the Fund’s holdings in Japan during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   How was the Fund positioned relative to the Index at the end of the Reporting Period?

 

A   At the end of the Reporting Period, the Fund was underweight relative to the Index in the utilities sector. It was rather neutral compared to the Index in the communications infrastructure, transportation infrastructure and energy infrastructure sectors. In geographic terms, the Fund was overweight Italy and France and had no exposure to Japan at the end of the Reporting Period.

 

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PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

 

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

 

A   At the end of the Reporting Period, we believed investor demand would shift toward defensive sectors as the economic cycle continues to age. Because of their concerns around slowing global economic growth, combined with rising interest rates, investors may seek more value-oriented sectors with predictable cash flows and attractive yields, in our view. We think the Fund is well positioned to capitalize on this rotation given the strong fundamentals of its holdings. We believe the financing environment for global infrastructure companies will likely continue to be accommodative, which is particularly important given the capital-intensive nature of these businesses. As we look ahead, we believe global central bank monetary policies and varying fundamentals at the subsector level may present compelling return opportunities for active managers. Overall, we believe global infrastructure securities may provide investors with possible diversification benefits given their attractive yields and lower volatility relative to the broader equity market and given their potential long-term growth potential, inflation hedging opportunities and interest rate resiliency when compared to bonds. Furthermore, we believe global infrastructure securities may offer attractive returns comprised of dividend yield and growth (without factoring in multiple expansion), with the potential for upside from mergers and acquisition activity, in the near term.

(After the end of the Reporting Period, a novel coronavirus emerged in China, leading to increased volatility in the global equity market and also impacting tourism and discretionary consumption in China. Within the global infrastructure market, the transportation infrastructure sector has been most affected by reduced tourism and travel. While we believe the novel coronavirus outbreak could be a drag on Chinese economic growth in the near term, we expect the negative impact on growth, as well as on asset prices, to normalize later in 2020. Additionally, we believe increased global equity market volatility could create buying opportunities for selective investors, especially in sectors that seem to have sold off on fears about the outbreak.)

 

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FUND BASICS

 

Global Infrastructure Fund

as of December 31, 2019

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 12/31/191
     Holding  

% of Net Assets

       Line of Business      Country
  American Tower Corp.     9.5      Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)      United States
  Enbridge, Inc.     6.6        Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      Canada
  Vinci SA     6.0        Construction & Engineering      France
  National Grid PLC     5.8        Multi-Utilities      United Kingdom
  Crown Castle International Corp.     5.7        Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)      United States
  TC Energy Corp.     5.5        Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      Canada
  Sempra Energy     4.6        Multi-Utilities      United States
  Transurban Group     3.6        Transportation Infrastructure      Australia
  American Water Works Co., Inc.     3.2        Water Utilities      United States
    Williams Cos., Inc. (The)     3.1        Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      United States

 

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

 

  FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATION2
     As of December 31, 2019     

 

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

 

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

 

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Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value, as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on June 27, 2016 (commencement of operations) in Institutional Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s benchmark, the Dow Jones Brookfield Global Infrastructure Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (“the Index”) 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.

 

Global Infrastructure Fund’s Lifetime Performance

Performance of a $1,000,000 investment, with distributions reinvested, from June 27, 2016 through December 31, 2019.

 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year      Since Inception

Class A (Commenced June 27, 2016)

     

Excluding sales charges

     31.22%      8.81%

Including sales charges

     24.05%      7.08%

 

Class C (Commenced June 27, 2016)

     

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     30.31%      8.02%

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     29.29%      8.02%

 

Institutional (Commenced June 27, 2016)

     31.66%      9.24%

 

Investor Class (Commenced June 27, 2016)

     31.49%      9.09%

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     31.77%      13.40%

 

Class R (Commenced June 27, 2016)

     30.94%      8.56%

 

Class R6 (Commenced June 27, 2016)

     31.63%      9.24%

 

 

*   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 P, Class R and Class R6 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

 

S&P 500® Index is a U.S. stock market index based on the market capitalizations of 500 large companies having common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ. The S&P 500® Index components and their weightings are determined by S&P Dow Jones Indices.

STOXX® Europe 600 Index derived from the STOXX® Europe Total Market Index and is a subset of the STOXX® Global 1800 Index. With a fixed number of 600 components, the STOXX® Europe 600 Index represents large, mid and small capitalization companies across 17 countries of the European region.

The Dow Jones Brookfield Global Infrastructure Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) intends to measure the stock performance of pure-play infrastructure companies domiciled globally. The index covers all sectors of the infrastructure market. Components are required to have more than 70% of cash flows derived from infrastructure lines of business.

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

Shares     Description   Value  
Common Stocks – 98.6%      
Australia – 4.2%      
  746,974     Spark Infrastructure Group (Electric Utilities)   $ 1,095,056  
  685,263     Transurban Group (Transportation Infrastructure)     7,172,679  
   

 

 

 
      8,267,735  

 

 

 
Canada – 16.2%      
  324,803     Enbridge, Inc. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)     12,914,080  
  103,294     Fortis, Inc. (Electric Utilities)     4,285,920  
  102,267     Pembina Pipeline Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)     3,790,467  
  203,315     TC Energy Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)     10,828,436  
   

 

 

 
      31,818,903  

 

 

 
China – 3.5%      
  3,408,000     Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd. (Water Utilities)*     1,723,723  
  202,600     China Gas Holdings Ltd. (Gas Utilities)     758,578  
  9,404,000     China Tower Corp. Ltd., Class H (Diversified Telecommunication Services)(a)     2,077,627  
  212,900     ENN Energy Holdings Ltd. (Gas Utilities)     2,325,975  
   

 

 

 
      6,885,903  

 

 

 
Denmark – 0.7%      
  13,469     Orsted A/S (Electric Utilities)(a)     1,393,028  

 

 

 
France – 7.4%      
  13,600     Aeroports de Paris (Transportation Infrastructure)     2,692,725  
  106,428     Vinci SA (Construction & Engineering)     11,853,325  
   

 

 

 
      14,546,050  

 

 

 
Hong Kong – 2.1%      
  2,163,011     Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd. (Gas Utilities)     4,226,241  

 

 

 
Italy – 4.9%      
  59,702     Atlantia SpA (Transportation Infrastructure)     1,393,386  
  431,391     Enav SpA (Transportation Infrastructure)(a)     2,574,313  
  240,554     Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA (Diversified Telecommunication Services)(a)     2,355,621  
  497,383     Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA (Electric Utilities)     3,326,471  
   

 

 

 
      9,649,791  

 

 

 
Shares     Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)      
Spain – 4.2%      
  17,848     Aena SME SA (Transportation Infrastructure)(a)   $ 3,421,797  
  21,862     Cellnex Telecom SA (Diversified Telecommunication Services)*(a)     943,036  
  127,241     Ferrovial SA (Construction & Engineering)     3,855,057  
   

 

 

 
      8,219,890  

 

 

 
United Kingdom – 7.1%      
  919,063     National Grid PLC (Multi-Utilities)     11,485,761  
  72,546     Severn Trent PLC (Water Utilities)     2,416,791  
   

 

 

 
      13,902,552  

 

 

 
United States – 48.3%      
  30,385     Ameren Corp. (Multi-Utilities)     2,333,568  
  81,348     American Tower Corp. (Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs))     18,695,397  
  50,528     American Water Works Co., Inc. (Water Utilities)     6,207,365  
  43,225     Atmos Energy Corp. (Gas Utilities)     4,835,149  
  44,583     CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (Multi-Utilities)     1,215,778  
  85,831     Cheniere Energy, Inc. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)*     5,241,699  
  48,241     CMS Energy Corp. (Multi-Utilities)     3,031,464  
  39,779     Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Multi-Utilities)     3,598,806  
  79,524     Crown Castle International Corp. (Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs))     11,304,337  
  48,375     Edison International (Electric Utilities)     3,647,959  
  42,983     Eversource Energy (Electric Utilities)     3,656,564  
  204,965     Kinder Morgan, Inc. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)     4,339,109  
  8,259     NextEra Energy, Inc. (Electric Utilities)     1,999,999  
  53,832     ONEOK, Inc. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)     4,073,467  
  15,601     SBA Communications Corp. (Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs))     3,759,685  
  59,401     Sempra Energy (Multi-Utilities)     8,998,064  
  52,867     Targa Resources Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)     2,158,560  
  254,717     Williams Cos., Inc. (The) (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)     6,041,887  
   

 

 

 
      95,138,857  

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS  
  (Cost $155,331,154)   $ 194,048,950  

 

 

 

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

 

 

Shares   Description   Dividend
Rate
    Value  
Investment Company – 1.0%(b)  
1,897,089   Goldman Sachs Financial
Square Government
Fund – Institutional
Shares
    1.638   $ 1,897,089  
(Cost $1,897,089)

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.6%

 

(Cost $157,228,243)

 

  $ 195,946,039  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF

    LIABILITIES – 0.4%

 

 

    939,892  

 

 
NET ASSETS – 100.0%

 

  $ 196,885,931  

 

 

 

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

*

  Non-income producing security.

(a)

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

(b)

  Represents an affiliated issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

PLC

 

—Public Limited Company

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   9


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2019

 

   

    

    

    

     
  Assets:

 

 

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $155,331,154)

  $ 194,048,950  
 

Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (cost $1,897,089)

    1,897,089  
 

Cash

    640,927  
 

Foreign currencies, at value (cost $16,124)

    16,207  
 

Receivables:

 
 

Dividends

    672,937  
 

Foreign tax reclaims

    42,807  
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    25,005  
 

Other assets

    51,950  
  Total assets     197,395,872  
   
  Liabilities:

 

 

Payables:

 
 

Fund shares redeemed

    202,933  
 

Management fees

    147,858  
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

    7,764  
 

Accrued expenses

    151,386  
  Total liabilities     509,941  
   
  Net Assets:

 

 

Paid-in capital

    165,189,566  
 

Total distributable earnings

    31,696,365  
    NET ASSETS   $ 196,885,931  
   

Net Assets:

   
   

Class A

  $ 781,929  
   

Class C

    2,607,418  
   

Institutional

    1,263,618  
   

Investor

    928,575  
   

Class P

    3,936,348  
   

Class R

    33,360  
   

Class R6

    187,334,683  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 196,885,931  
   

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

   
   

Class A

    62,680  
   

Class C

    210,144  
   

Institutional

    101,079  
   

Investor

    74,479  
   

Class P

    315,752  
   

Class R

    2,674  
   

Class R6

    15,017,174  
   

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

   
   

Class A

    $12.47  
   

Class C

    12.41  
   

Institutional

    12.50  
   

Investor

    12.47  
   

Class P

    12.47  
   

Class R

    12.48  
   

Class R6

    12.47  

 

  (a)   Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares is $13.20. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge, assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current net asset value (“NAV”) or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

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Statement of Operations

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019

 

   

    

    

    

     
  Investment income:

 

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign withholding taxes of $310,761)

  $ 5,815,412  
 

Dividends — affiliated issuers

    37,930  
  Total investment income     5,853,342  
   
  Expenses:

 

 

Management fees

    1,798,119  
 

Professional fees

    113,933  
 

Registration fees

    94,378  
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    79,463  
 

Transfer Agency fees(a)

    65,986  
 

Printing and mailing cost

    36,536  
 

Distribution and Service fees(a)

    25,730  
 

Trustee fees

    16,916  
 

Shareholder meeting expense

    5,184  
 

Other

    22,595  
  Total expenses     2,258,840  
 

Less — expense reductions

    (259,888
  Net expenses     1,998,952  
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME     3,854,390  
   
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    4,790,965  
 

Foreign currency transactions

    (9,571
 

Net change in unrealized gain on:

 
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    46,858,233  
 

Foreign currency translations

    8,476  
  Net realized and unrealized gain     51,648,103  
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 55,502,493  

 

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

 

Distribution and/or Service Fees

     Transfer Agency Fees  

Class A

    

Class C

    

Class R

    

Class A

    

Class C

    

Institutional

    

Investor

    

Class P

    

Class R

    

Class R6

 
$ 3,164      $ 22,414      $ 152      $ 2,224      $ 3,906      $ 380      $ 1,005      $ 890      $ 54      $ 57,527  

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

        For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
  From operations:

 

 

Net investment income

  $ 3,854,390      $ 4,381,926  
 

Net realized gain (loss)

    4,781,394        (8,741,573
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    46,866,709        (15,784,815
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     55,502,493        (20,144,462
      
  Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

From distributable earnings:

    
 

Class A Shares

    (20,091      (20,304
 

Class C Shares

    (27,010      (14,805
 

Institutional Shares

    (20,186      (33,168
 

Investor Shares

    (12,761      (5,228
 

Class P Shares(a)

    (63,205      (69,243
 

Class R Shares

    (454      (357
 

Class R6 Shares

    (3,816,226      (4,232,791
 

From return of capital:

    
 

Class A Shares

    (2,714       
 

Class C Shares

    (3,648       
 

Institutional Shares

    (2,727       
 

Investor Shares

    (1,724       
 

Class P Shares(a)

    (8,537       
 

Class R Shares

    (61       
 

Class R6 Shares

    (515,445       
  Total distributions to shareholders     (4,494,789      (4,375,896
      
  From share transactions:

 

 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    20,968,802        270,954,734  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    4,494,560        4,375,658  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (69,969,887      (283,152,789
  Net decrease in net assets resulting from share transactions     (44,506,525      (7,822,397
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     6,501,179        (32,342,755
      
  Net assets:     
 

Beginning of year

    190,384,752        222,727,507  
 

End of year

  $ 196,885,931      $ 190,384,752  

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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Financial Highlights

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31, 2016(a)
 
        2019     2018     2017  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.68     $ 10.85     $ 9.89     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.18       0.19       0.22 (c)      0.06  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.83       (1.19     0.99       0.01  
 

Total from investment operations

    3.01       (1.00     1.21       0.07  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.19     (0.17     (0.20     (0.05
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                (0.05     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

    (0.03           (d)      (0.01
 

Total distributions

    (0.22     (0.17     (0.25     (0.18
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.47     $ 9.68     $ 10.85     $ 9.89  
  Total Return(e)     31.22     (9.31 )%      12.29     0.69
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 782     $ 1,376     $ 40     $ 25  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.36     1.38     1.38     1.40 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.51     1.51     6.20     15.63 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.53     1.83     2.04 %(c)      1.19 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    39     67     103     59

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on June 27, 2016.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.08 per share and 0.71% of average net assets.
  (d)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (e)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31, 2016(a)
 
        2019     2018     2017  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.65     $ 10.84     $ 9.88     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.11       0.10       0.13 (c)      0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.80       (1.17     1.00       0.01  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.91       (1.07     1.13       0.03  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.13     (0.12     (0.14     (0.02
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                (0.03     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

    (0.02           (d)      (0.01
 

Total distributions

    (0.15     (0.12     (0.17     (0.15
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.41     $ 9.65     $ 10.84     $ 9.88  
  Total Return(e)     30.31     (9.96 )%      11.46     0.30
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 2,607     $ 1,383     $ 57     $ 51  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.11     2.13     2.14     2.14 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.26     2.26     7.06     16.73 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.01     1.00     1.24 %(c)      0.46 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    39     67     103     59

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on June 27, 2016.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.08 per share and 0.71% of average net assets.
  (d)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (e)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31, 2016(a)
 
        2019     2018     2017  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.71     $ 10.85     $ 9.89     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.19       0.06       0.29 (c)      0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.87       (1.02     0.96       0.01  
 

Total from investment operations

    3.06       (0.96     1.25       0.09  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.24     (0.18     (0.20     (0.07
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                (0.08     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

    (0.03           (0.01     (0.01
 

Total distributions

    (0.27     (0.18     (0.29     (0.20
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.50     $ 9.71     $ 10.85     $ 9.89  
  Total Return(d)     31.66     (8.89 )%      12.72     0.89
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 1,264     $ 1,737     $ 222,546     $ 2,906  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.00     0.99     0.99     0.99 %(e) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.13     1.06     1.29     15.23 %(e) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.70     0.54     2.65 %(c)      1.59 %(e) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    39     67     103     59

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on June 27, 2016.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.08 per share and 0.71% of average net assets.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund  
        Investor Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31, 2016(a)
 
        2019     2018     2017  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.68     $ 10.85     $ 9.89     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.22       0.20       0.24 (c)      0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.82       (1.18     0.99       (d) 
 

Total from investment operations

    3.04       (0.98     1.23       0.08  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.22     (0.19     (0.21     (0.06
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                (0.05     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

    (0.03           (0.01     (0.01
 

Total distributions

    (0.25     (0.19     (0.27     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.47     $ 9.68     $ 10.85     $ 9.89  
  Total Return(e)     31.49     (9.00 )%      12.56     0.91
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 929     $ 279     $ 28     $ 25  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.10     1.13     1.14     0.95 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.26     1.25     6.05     15.19 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.96     1.95     2.23 %(c)      1.63 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    39     67     103     59

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on June 27, 2016.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.08 per share and 0.71% of average net assets.
  (d)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (e)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    Period Ended
December 31, 2018(a)
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.68     $ 10.47  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.23       0.12  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.83       (0.73
 

Total from investment operations

    3.06       (0.61
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.24     (0.18
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

    (0.03      
 

Total distributions

    (0.27      
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.47     $ 9.68  
  Total Return(c)     31.77     (5.91 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 3,936     $ 2,278  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.99     0.98 %(d) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.12     1.14 %(d) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.99     1.68 %(d) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    39     67

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31, 2016(a)
 
        2019     2018     2017  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.69     $ 10.85     $ 9.89     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.16       0.14       0.18 (c)      0.05  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.82       (1.16     1.00       0.01  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.98       (1.02     1.18       0.06  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.17     (0.14     (0.18     (0.04
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                (0.04     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

    (0.02           (d)      (0.01
 

Total distributions

    (0.19     (0.14     (0.22     (0.17
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.48     $ 9.69     $ 10.85     $ 9.89  
  Total Return(e)     30.94     (9.49 )%      12.00     0.82
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 33     $ 25     $ 28     $ 25  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.61     1.63     1.64     1.15 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.77     1.75     6.55     15.38 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.42     1.30     1.74 %(c)      1.44 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    39     67     103     59

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on June 27, 2016.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.08 per share and 0.71% of average net assets.
  (d)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (e)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     Period Ended
December 31, 2016(a)
 
        2019     2018     2017  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.69     $ 10.85     $ 9.89     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.23       0.22       0.26 (c)      0.09  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.82       (1.18     0.99       (d) 
 

Total from investment operations

    3.05       (0.96     1.25       0.09  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.24     (0.20     (0.22     (0.07
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                (0.06     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

    (0.03           (0.01     (0.01
 

Total distributions

    (0.27     (0.20     (0.29     (0.20
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.47     $ 9.69     $ 10.85     $ 9.89  
  Total Return(e)     31.63     (8.88 )%      12.74     0.56
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 187,335     $ 183,306     $ 28     $ 25  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.99     0.98     0.97     1.65 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.11     1.10     5.88     15.88 %(f) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.94     2.17     2.40 %(c)      0.93 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    39     67     103     59

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on June 27, 2016.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Reflects income recognized from special dividends which amounted to $0.08 per share and 0.71% of average net assets.
  (d)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (e)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the NAV at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2019

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified portfolio and currently offers seven classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class P, Class R, and Class R6 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 P, Class R and Class R6 Shares are not subject to a sales charge.

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

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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

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

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

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

D.  Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, the Fund is not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex- dividend date. Distributions from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly, and distributions from net capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually.

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

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

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

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

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

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

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

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

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

The Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) has approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Fund, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Trustees have delegated to GSAM day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Fund’s investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

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

Equity Securities — Equity securities traded on a United States (“U.S.”) securities exchange or the NASDAQ system, or those located on certain foreign exchanges, including but not limited to the Americas, are valued daily at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded. If there is no sale or official closing price or such price is believed by GSAM to not represent fair value, equity securities may be valued at the closing bid price for long positions and at the closing ask price for short positions. 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.

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.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

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

Money Market Funds — Investments in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (“Underlying Fund”) are valued at the NAV per share on the day of valuation. These investments are generally classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. For information regarding the Underlying Fund’s accounting policies and investment holdings, please see the Underlying Fund’s shareholder report.

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

C.  Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Fund’s investments classified in the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2019:

GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Asia

   $        $ 11,112,144        $         —  

Australia and Oceania

              8,267,735           

Europe

     8,739,753          38,971,558           

North America

     126,957,760                    

Investment Company

     1,897,089                    
Total    $ 137,594,602        $ 58,351,437        $  

 

(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 third-party (fair value) service for certain international equity securities, resulting in a Level 2 classification.

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

 

4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

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

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

 

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4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, contractual and effective net management fees with GSAM were at the following rates:

 

Contractual Management Rate                

Effective Net

Management
Rate
*

 
First
$1 billion
       Next
$1 billion
       Next
$3 billion
       Next
$3 billion
       Over
$8 billion
       Effective
Rate
 
  0.90%          0.81%          0.77%          0.75%          0.74%          0.90%          0.90%  

 

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

The Fund invests in Institutional Shares of the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, which is an affiliated Underlying Fund. GSAM has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to the management fee it earns as an investment adviser to the affiliated Underlying Fund in which the Fund invests. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, GSAM waived $3,067 of the Fund’s management fee.

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

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

 

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

Distribution and/or Service Plans

     0.25      0.75      0.50

 

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

C.  Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Fund pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class A Shares’ front end sales charge and Class C Shares’ CDSC. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs retained $1,063 for Class A Shares and did not retain any portion of the CDSC for Class C Shares for this Fund.

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

E.  Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Fund for a fee pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.17% 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 P and Class R6 Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional Shares. Prior to July 1, 2019, the annual rates for Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares were 0.18%.

Effective April 30, 2019, Goldman Sachs has agreed to waive a portion of the transfer agency fees equal to 0.03% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares of the Fund through at least April 30, 2020. Prior to such date, Goldman Sachs may not terminate the arrangement without approval of the Board of Trustees.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

4. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

F.  Other Expense Agreements and Affiliated Transactions — GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Fund (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees and shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Fund is not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. The Other Expense limitation as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets for the Fund is 0.054%. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2020 and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Trustees. In addition, the Fund has entered into certain offset arrangements with the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Fund’s expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows:

 

Management
Fee Waiver
       Transfer Agency
Waivers/Credits
       Other Expense
Reimbursements
       Total Expense
Reductions
 
$ 3,067        $ 886        $ 255,935        $ 259,888  

G.  Line of Credit Facility — As of December 31, 2019, the Fund participated in a $580,000,000 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 December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 30, 2019 the facility was $770,000,000.

H.  Other Transactions with Affiliates — For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs earned $747 in brokerage commissions from portfolio transactions, on behalf of the Fund.

The following table provides information about the Fund’s investments in the Underlying Fund as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019:

 

Underlying Fund   

Beginning

Value as of

December 31,

2018

   Purchases
at Cost
   Proceeds
from Sales
    Ending
Value as of
December 31,
2019
     Shares as of
December 31,
2019
    

Dividend

Income

 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund —

Institutional Shares

   $        —    $39,634,363    $ (37,737,274   $ 1,897,089        1,897,089      $ 37,930  

As of December 31, 2019, the following Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds and Goldman Sachs Global Tax-Aware Equity Portfolios were beneficial owners of 5% or more of total outstanding shares of the Fund. The beneficial owners were 7%, 35%, 23%, 7%, 8%, 10% and 5%, for the Goldman Sachs Enhanced Dividend Global Equity, Goldman Sachs Tax-Advantaged Global Equity, Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies, Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund, Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy, Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy and Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolios, respectively.

As of December 31, 2019, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was the beneficial owner of approximately 33% of Institutional Shares and 100% of Class R Shares of the Fund.

 

5. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, were $77,258,658 and $125,079,508.

 

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6. TAX INFORMATION

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended December 31, was as follows:

 

      2019        2018  

Distribution paid from:

Ordinary income

   $ 3,959,934        $ 4,375,896  

Net long-term capital gains

               

Total taxable distributions

   $ 3,959,934        $ 4,375,896  

Tax return of capital

   $ 534,855        $  

As of December 31, 2019, the components of accumulated earnings (losses) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed ordinary income — net

   $  

Undistributed long-term capital gains

   $  

Total undistributed earnings

   $  

Capital loss carryforwards:(1)

  

Perpetual Short-Term

   $ (2,023,722

Perpetual Long-Term

      

Total Capital loss carryforwards

   $ (2,023,722

Timing differences (Post October Loss Deferral)

   $  

Unrealized gains (losses) — net

     33,720,087  

Total accumulated earnings (losses) — net

   $ 31,696,365  

 

(1)   During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, the Fund utilized $3,828,784 in capital loss carryforwards from prior years.

As of December 31, 2019, the Fund’s aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Tax Cost

   $ 162,233,617  

Gross unrealized gain

     36,059,050  

Gross unrealized loss

     (2,338,963

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities

   $ 33,720,087  

The difference between GAAP-basis and tax basis unrealized gains (losses) is attributable primarily to wash sales.

The Fund reclassed $16,555 from paid in capital to distributable earnings for the year ending December 31, 2019. In order to present certain components of the Fund’s capital accounts on a tax-basis, certain reclassifications have been recorded to the Fund’s accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the net asset value of the Fund’s and result primarily from differences in the tax treatment of partnership investments and underlying fund investments.

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

 

7. OTHER RISKS

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

Foreign Countries Risk — Investing in foreign markets may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in the United States. Foreign securities may be subject to risk of loss because of more or less foreign government

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

7. OTHER RISKS (continued)

 

regulation, less public information and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which the Fund invests. The imposition of exchange controls (including repatriation restrictions), confiscations, trade restrictions (including tariffs) and other government restrictions by the United States or other governments, or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody, may also result in losses. Foreign risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time.

Foreign Custody Risk — If the Fund invests in foreign securities, the Fund may hold such securities and cash with foreign banks, agents, and securities depositories appointed by the Fund’s custodian (each a “Foreign Custodian”). Some foreign custodians may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business. In some countries, Foreign Custodians may be subject to little or no regulatory oversight over, or independent evaluation of, their operations. Further, the laws of certain countries may place limitations on the Fund’s ability to recover its assets if a Foreign Custodian enters bankruptcy.

Geographic Risk — If the Fund focuses its investments in securities of issuers located in a particular country or geographic region, the Fund may be subjected, to a greater extent than if its investments were less focused, to the risks of volatile economic cycles and/ or conditions and developments that may be particular to that country or region, such as: adverse securities markets; adverse exchange rates; adverse social, political, regulatory, economic, business, environmental or other developments; or natural disasters.

Industry Concentration Risk — Concentrating Fund investments in a limited number of issuers conducting business in the same industry or group of industries will subject the Fund to a greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business, political, environmental or other developments than if its investments were diversified across different industries.

Investments in Other Investment Companies Risk — As a shareholder of another investment company, the Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any net management fees and other expenses paid by such other investment companies, in addition to the fees and expenses regularly borne by the Fund.

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

Liquidity Risk — The Fund may make investments that are illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that the Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period or without significant dilution to remaining investors’ interests because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions. If the Fund is forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions, such sales may adversely affect the Fund’s NAV and dilute remaining investors’ interests. These risks may be more pronounced in connection with the Fund’s investments in securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. Redemptions by large shareholders may have a negative impact on the Fund’s liquidity.

Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, the Fund trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk). Additionally, the Fund may also be

 

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7. OTHER RISKS (continued)

 

exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

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

 

8. INDEMNIFICATIONS

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

 

9. OTHER MATTERS

On November 5, 2019, a definitive proxy statement (“proxy”) was filed with the SEC to elect certain Trustees to the Trust. The Fund will bear its respective share of the proxy, shareholder meeting and other related costs and GSAM has agreed to reimburse the Fund to the extent such expenses exceed a specified percentage of the Fund’s net assets.

 

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

11. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    Global Infrastructure Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    22,343     $ 256,447        152,177     $ 1,589,200  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,962       22,805        1,992       20,288  

Shares redeemed

    (103,775     (1,214,946      (15,661     (162,317
      (79,470     (935,694      138,508       1,447,171  
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    87,858       984,673        149,215       1,561,262  

Reinvestment of distributions

    2,621       30,658        1,452       14,805  

Shares redeemed

    (23,685     (281,848      (12,536     (129,231
      66,794       733,483        138,131       1,446,836  
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    64,277       731,681        1,137,450       12,353,955  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,912       22,684        3,227       32,946  

Shares redeemed

    (144,031     (1,440,884      (21,470,145     (217,379,579
      (77,842     (686,519      (20,329,468     (204,992,678
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    44,811       520,476        25,959       274,026  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,223       14,485        513       5,228  

Shares redeemed

    (329     (3,972      (313     (3,100
      45,705       530,989        26,159       276,154  
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

    85,018       996,030        767,142       7,855,477  

Reinvestment of distributions

    6,083       71,742        6,831       69,243  

Shares redeemed

    (10,754     (121,004      (538,568     (5,289,881
      80,347       946,768        235,405       2,634,839  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

                 35       357  

Reinvestment of distributions

    44       515               
      44       515        35       357  
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    1,561,568       17,479,495        24,375,895       247,320,814  

Reinvestment of distributions

    369,241       4,331,671        415,361       4,232,791  

Shares redeemed

    (5,840,148     (66,907,233      (5,867,364     (60,188,681
      (3,909,339     (45,096,067      18,923,892       191,364,924  

NET DECREASE

    (3,873,761   $ (44,506,525      (867,338   $ (7,822,397

 

(a)   Class P Shares commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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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 Global 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 Global Infrastructure Fund (one of the funds constituting Goldman Sachs Trust, referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2019, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019, 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 the Fund as of December 31, 2019, 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 December 31, 2019 and 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 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 December 31, 2019 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent 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.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 26, 2020

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

 

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Voting Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders (Unaudited)

 

A Special Meeting (the “Meeting”) of the Goldman Sachs Trust (“GST”) was held on January 23, 2020 to consider and act upon the proposals below. The Fund will amortize its respective share of the proxy, shareholder meeting and other related costs and GSAM has agreed to reimburse the Fund to the extent such expenses exceed a specified percentage of the Fund’s net assets.

At the Meeting, Dwight L. Bush, Kathryn A. Cassidy, Joaquin Delgado and Gregory G. Weaver were elected to the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In electing the trustees, the Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

Proposal 1.

Election of Trustees

   For      Against      Withheld      Broker Non-Votes  

Dwight L. Bush

     94,278,961,728.065        0        349,026,343.365        0  

Kathryn A. Cassidy

     94,310,850,789.164        0        317,137,282.266        0  

Joaquin Delgado

     94,282,646,444.727        0        345,341,626.703        0  

Gregory G. Weaver

     94,306,589,873.348        0        321,398,198.082        0  
           

At the Meeting, the shareholders of the Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights Fund approved a change to the Fund’s sub-classification under the Act from “diversified” to “non-diversified”. The Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

Proposal 2.

To approve a change to the Fund’s sub-classification under
the Investment Company Act of 1940 from “diversified” to
“non-diversified’ and to eliminate a related fundamental
investment restriction.

  

For

    

Against

    

Abstained

    

Broker Non-Votes

 

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

     23,785,792.632        250,521.921        196,802.993        9,592,467.322  
           

 

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Fund Expenses (Unaudited) — Period Ended  December 31, 2019

 

As a shareholder of Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class P, Class R or Class R6 Shares of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges on purchase payments (with respect to Class A Shares) and contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions (with respect to Class C Shares); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees (with respect to Class A, Class C and Class R Shares); and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 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 July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, which represents a period of 184 days in a 365 day year.

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

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

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

 

     Global Infrastructure Fund  
Share Class   Beginning
Account Value
7/1/19
    Ending
Account Value
12/31/19
    Expenses Paid for the
6 months ended
12/31/19
*
 
Class A            

Actual

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,074.22     $ 7.04  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,018.41     6.85  
Class C            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,071.14       10.96  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,014.62     10.66  
Institutional            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,076.52       5.23  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,020.17     5.09  
Investor            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,076.20       5.75  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,019.66     5.60  
Class P            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,076.78       5.18  

Hypothethical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,020.22     5.04  
Class R            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,074.18       8.36  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,017.14     8.13  
Class R6            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,076.76       5.18  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,020.22     5.04  

 

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

 

  *   Expenses for each share class are calculated using the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended December 31, 2019. 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 P      Class R      Class R6  

Global Infrastructure Fund

     1.35      2.10      1.00      1.10      0.99      1.60      0.99

 

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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 Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee3
  Other
Directorships
Held by Trustee4

Jessica Palmer

Age: 70

  Chair of the Board of Trustees   Since 2018 (Trustee since 2007)  

Ms. Palmer is retired. She was formerly Consultant, Citigroup Human Resources Department (2007-2008); Managing Director, Citigroup Corporate and Investment Banking (previously, Salomon Smith Barney/ Salomon Brothers) (1984-2006). Ms. Palmer was a Member of the Board of Trustees of Indian Mountain School (private elementary and secondary school) (2004-2009).

 

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

  102   None

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Age: 65

  Trustee   Since 2015  

Ms. Cassidy is retired. Formerly, she 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   None

Diana M. Daniels

Age: 70

  Trustee   Since 2007  

Ms. Daniels is retired. Formerly, she was Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, The Washington Post Company (1991-2006). Ms. Daniels is a Trustee Emeritus and serves as a Presidential Councillor of Cornell University (2013-Present); former Member of the Legal Advisory Board, New York Stock Exchange (2003- 2006) and of the Corporate Advisory Board, Standish Mellon Management Advisors (2006- 2007).

 

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

  102   None

Roy W. Templin

Age: 59

  Trustee   Since 2013  

Mr. Templin is retired. He is Director, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (a designer and manufacturer of ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions) (2016-Present); and was formerly Chairman of the Board of Directors, Con- Way Incorporated (a transportation, logistics and supply chain management service company) (2014-2015); Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Whirlpool Corporation (an appliance manufacturer and marketer) (2004- 2012). Previously, Mr. Templin served as an Advisory Board Member of Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (June 2013-October 2013).

 

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

  102   Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (a ceiling, wall and suspension systems solutions manufacturer)

Gregory G. Weaver

Age: 68

  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).

 

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

  102   Verizon Communications Inc.
         

 

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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 Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee3
  Other
Directorships
Held by Trustee4

James A. McNamara

Age: 57

  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 Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

  165   None
         

Advisory Board Members

 

Name,
Address, Age1
  Position(s) Held
with the Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length of
Time Served2
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Advisory
Board
Member3
  Other
Directorships
Held by Advisory
Board Member4

Dwight L. Bush

Age: 62

  Advisory Board Member   Since 2019  

Ambassador Bush is President and CEO of D.L. Bush & Associates (a financial advisory and private investment firm) (2002-2014 and 2017-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).

 

Advisory Board Member — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   None

Joaquin Delgado

Age: 59

  Advisory Board Member   Since 2019  

Dr. Delgado is retired. He is Director, Hexion Inc. (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2019-present); and Director, Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2011-present); and was formerly 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).

 

Advisory Board Member — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer)
         
*   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 and Advisory Board Member may be contacted by writing to the Trustee or Advisory Board Member, c/o Goldman Sachs, 200 West Street, New York, New York, 10282, Attn: Caroline Kraus. Information is provided as of December 31, 2019.
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 (a) no Trustee shall hold office for more than 15 years and (b) a Trustee shall retire as of December 31st of the calendar year in which he or she reaches his or her 74th birthday, unless a waiver of such requirement 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 December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs Trust consisted of 89 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust consisted of 13 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Trust II consisted of 19 portfolios (17 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs MLP Income Opportunities Fund, 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; and Goldman Sachs ETF Trust consisted of 40 portfolios (21 of which offered 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. Additional information about the Advisory Board Members will be available in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information dated April 30, 2020, which will be available 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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GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

 

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 Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

James A. McNamara

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 57

  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 Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Caroline L. Kraus

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 42

  Secretary   Since 2012  

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2016-Present); Vice President, Goldman Sachs (August 2006-December 2015); Associate General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (2012-Present); Assistant General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (August 2006-December 2011); and Associate, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP (2002-2006).

 

Secretary — Goldman Sachs Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2012)); Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2012)); Goldman Sachs Trust II; Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc.; Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC; Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC; Goldman Sachs Middle Market Lending Corp.; Goldman Sachs MLP Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Joseph F. DiMaria

30 Hudson Street

Jersey City, NJ 07302

Age: 51

  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 Income Opportunities Fund (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 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 December 31, 2019.
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 Global Infrastructure Fund — Tax Information (Unaudited)

For the year ended December 31, 2019, 47.28% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income by the Global Infrastructure Fund qualify for the dividends received deduction available to corporations.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, 100% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income by the Global Infrastructure Fund qualify for the reduced tax rate under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief and Reconciliation Act of 2003.

 

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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 Consumer and Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $1.69 trillion in assets under supervision as of December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs Asset Management (“GSAM”) has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. GSAM leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

 

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

 

Financial Square Government Fund1

 

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

 

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

 

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

 

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

 

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

 

Investor Money Market Fund3

 

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

 

Enhanced Income Fund

 

High Quality Floating Rate Fund

 

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

 

Short Duration Government Fund

 

Short Duration Income Fund

 

Government Income Fund

 

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

Multi-Sector

 

Bond Fund

 

Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Global Income Fund

 

Strategic Income Fund

 

Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

 

High Yield Municipal Fund

 

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

 

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

 

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

 

Investment Grade Credit Fund

 

U.S. Mortgages Fund

 

High Yield Fund

 

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

 

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

 

Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Fixed Income Alternatives

 

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

 

Equity Income Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Large Cap Value Fund

 

Focused Value Fund

 

Capital Growth Fund

 

Strategic Growth Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Flexible Cap Fund

 

Concentrated Growth Fund

 

Technology Opportunities Fund

 

Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

 

Blue Chip 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 Fund4

 

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

 

Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund5

 

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

 

Real Estate Securities Fund

 

International Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Alternative Premia Fund

 

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

 

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

MLP & Energy Fund

 

Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund

 

Absolute Return Multi-Asset Fund

 

Global Infrastructure Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

 

Global Managed Beta Fund

 

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Multi-Manager U.S. Dynamic Equity 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 Fund6

 

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

 

Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio

 

Tax-Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

 

Strategic Factor Allocation Fund

 

Target Date Retirement Portfolio7

 

Target Date 2025 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2030 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2035 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2040 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2045 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2050 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2055 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2060 Portfolio

 

GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund

1   You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
2    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
3    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
4    Effective after the close of business of November 20, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund.
5    Effective after the close of business on August 30, 2019, the Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund.
6    Effective after the close of business on February 28, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Equity Growth Strategy Portfolio was renamed the Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund.
7    Effective December 27, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Target Date 2020 Portfolio was renamed to the Goldman Sachs Target Date Retirement Portfolio.
    Financial Square FundsSM and Investor FundsSM are registered service marks of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
*   This list covers open-end funds only. Please visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to learn about our closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds.


TRUSTEES

Jessica Palmer, Chair

Dwight L. Bush*

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Diana M. Daniels

Joaquin Delgado*

James A. McNamara

Roy W. Templin

Gregory G. Weaver

 

*Effective as of January 23, 2020

 

OFFICERS

James A. McNamara, President

Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer

Caroline L. Kraus, Secretary

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

Distributor and Transfer Agent

 

GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.

Investment Adviser

Visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282

The report concerning the Fund included in this shareholder report may contain certain forward-looking statements about the factors that may affect the performance of the Fund in the future. These statements are based on Fund management’s predictions and expectations concerning certain future events and their expected impact on the Fund, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors that may influence the future performance of the Fund. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in portfolio management strategies from those currently expected to be employed.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders); and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) web site at http://www.sec.gov.

The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Goldman Sachs. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any other party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification (or the results to be obtained by the use thereof), and all such parties hereby expressly disclaim all warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any of such standard or classification. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall MSCI, S&P, any of their affiliates or any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) even if notified of the possibility of such damages.

The Fund will file portfolio holdings information for each month in a fiscal quarter within 60 days after the end of the relevant fiscal quarter on Form N-PORT. Portfolio holdings information for the third month of each fiscal quarter will be made available on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. Portfolio holdings information may be obtained upon request and without charge by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders).

Holdings and allocations shown are as of June 30, 2019 and may not be representative of future investments. Fund holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

This material is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus or summary prospectus, if applicable. Investors should consider the Fund’s objective, risks, and charges and expenses, and read the summary prospectus, if available, and/or the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The summary prospectus, if available, and the prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund and may be obtained from your authorized dealer or from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC by calling (retail – 1-800-526-7384) (institutional – 1-800-621-2550).

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Goldman Sachs Funds

 

LOGO

 

 
Annual Report      

December 31, 2019

 
     

Real Estate Securities Funds

     

Global Real Estate Securities

     

International Real Estate Securities

     

Real Estate Securities

It is our intention that beginning on January 1, 2021, paper copies of the Funds’ annual and semi-annual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from a Fund or from your financial intermediary. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. At any time, you may elect to receive reports and certain communications from a Fund electronically by calling the applicable toll-free number below or by contacting your financial intermediary.

You may elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper free of charge. If you hold shares of a Fund directly with the Fund’s transfer agent, you can inform the transfer agent that you wish to receive paper copies of reports by calling toll-free 800-621-2550 for Institutional, Service, Class R6 and Class P shareholders or 800-526-7384 for all other shareholders. If you hold shares of a Fund through a financial intermediary, please contact your financial intermediary to make this election. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all Goldman Sachs Funds held in your account if you invest through your financial intermediary or all Goldman Sachs Funds held with the Funds’ transfer agent if you invest directly with the transfer agent.

 

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Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Funds

 

 

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

 

 

INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

 

 

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Portfolio Management Discussions and Performance Summaries

    2  

Index Definitions

    20  

Schedules of Investments

    21  

Financial Statements

    26  

Financial Highlights

    30  

Global Real Estate Securities

    30  

International Real Estate Securities

    37  

Real Estate Securities

    43  

Notes to Financial Statements

    51  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    66  

Other Information

    68  

 

     
NOT FDIC-INSURED   May Lose Value   No Bank Guarantee


GOLDMAN SACHS REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUNDS

 

What Differentiates the Goldman Sachs

Real Estate Securities Investment Process?

 

The Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities, International Real Estate Securities and Real Estate Securities Funds seek to generate long-term growth of capital and dividend income by investing primarily in real estate industry companies on an international or domestic basis, including real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) that offer daily liquidity and have historically strong returns, low volatility and low correlation to traditional asset classes.

 

Goldman Sachs’ Real Estate Securities Investment Process

 

LOGO

Buy high quality companies.

We seek to purchase those companies that combine strong market exposures, management teams, capital structures and growth prospects.

Buy at a reasonable price.

We seek to consistently select securities that are trading at discounts to their intrinsic value.

Diversification reduces risk.

We seek to diversify the portfolio holdings based on property type and geographic markets to manage risk without compromising returns.

 

LOGO

Team Based:

Portfolio decisions are made by the entire team.

Continuous Scrutiny:

Market, industry and company developments are reviewed daily.

Fundamental Analysis:

Portfolio holdings are determined by the risk/reward characteristics of an issuer and the team’s conviction in the overall business and management’s ability to create value.

 

LOGO

Real estate securities portfolio that:

 

 

is a high quality portfolio that is strategically positioned for long-term growth potential

 

is a result of bottom-up stock selection with a focus on long-term investing

 

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PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return comprised of long-term growth of capital and dividend income.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Investment Team discusses the Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2019 (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 P, Class R and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns, without sales charges, of 22.47%, 21.60%, 22.91%, 22.79%, 22.98%, 22.10% and 22.97%, respectively. These returns compare to the 22.10% average annual total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (the “FTSE Index”) during the same period.

 

Q   Which countries’ real estate markets most influenced the global real estate securities market as a whole during the Reporting Period?

 

A   The U.K., Singapore and Canada were the strongest performing markets, while Hong Kong, Australia and Japan were the weakest performing markets though still posting solid positive absolute returns.

 

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

 

A   Most share classes of the Fund outperformed the FTSE Index during the Reporting Period. Stock selection contributed most positively, especially in continental Europe, Japan and the U.S. Having exposure to India, which is not a component of the FTSE Index but which outperformed the FTSE Index during the Reporting Period, added value as well. Such positive contributors were only partially offset by stock selection in Canada and Singapore, which detracted modestly. Having an allocation to cash, albeit modest, during a Reporting Period when the FTSE Index rallied dampened the Fund’s relative results most.

 

   

Subsector* allocation decisions overall had a modestly positive effect on relative results during the Reporting Period, attributable primarily to an underweight in retail, the weakest performing subsector in the FTSE Index during the Reporting Period, and an overweight to industrial, the strongest performing subsector in the FTSE Index during the Reporting Period. Country allocation as a whole detracted slightly from the Fund’s relative results.

 

Q   What were some of the Fund’s best-performing individual holdings?

 

A   UNITE Group, an owner of student housing properties in the U.K., contributed most positively to the Fund’s relative results during the Reporting Period. The company has been growing organic rents and has a development pipeline that generates a strong double-digit percentage profit on cost. Additionally, during the Reporting Period, it acquired a large portfolio from Liberty Living, which, in our view, may be beneficial to its earnings in 2020 and beyond. At the end of the Reporting Period, we continued to view UNITE Group favorably, as it has incrementally deployed capital and has provided rather steady growth uncorrelated with the broader economy.

 

   

Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park, a logistics Japanese real estate investment trust (“J-REIT”) sponsored by the largest Japanese diversified real estate developer, Mitsui Fudosan, was another top contributor to the Fund’s relative results during the Reporting Period. A new purchase for the Fund during the Reporting Period, its shares appreciated as the market regained confidence on the Japanese logistics market, which has been supported by strong e-commerce and third-party logistics demand despite historically high new supplies of logistics facilities. At the end of the Reporting Period, we believed Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park could continue to acquire high quality logistics facilities from its sponsor. Furthermore, we expected distribution per unit growth to continue, driven by further property acquisitions and some rental growth. We also believed its shares were trading at a reasonable valuation at the end of the Reporting Period.

 

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PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

   

Ascendas India Trust, a Singapore-listed business trust with exposure to industrial real estate and an out-of-benchmark position, also contributed positively to the Fund’s relative results during the Reporting Period. Its shares performed well after the company reported strong quarterly results. Ascendas India Trust benefited from strong underlying business momentum. Furthermore, the market reacted favorably after the company reported net property income growth of approximately 18% year over year. At the end of the Reporting Period, we remained constructive on Ascendas India Trust on the back of what we see as its management team’s excellent acquisition track record and a land bank with potential built-up area of approximately five million square feet on its books.

 

Q   Which positions detracted significantly from the Fund’s performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Sumitomo Realty & Development, a Japan-based diversified real estate landlord and developer, detracted most from the Fund’s results during the Reporting Period. While Japan’s real estate market fundamentals remained solid, supported by historically low Tokyo office vacancy rates and resilient condominium sales, the market focused on shareholder returns following Mitsubishi Estate’s surprising share buyback. As such, investors reacted negatively to Sumitomo Realty & Development’s strategy of investing in Tokyo offices rather than announcing share buybacks. At the end of the Reporting Period, we believed Sumitomo Realty & Development offered solid office completion pipelines with rather stable progress on its pre-leases of tenants, which we felt could help to support earnings growth going forward.

 

   

CK Asset Holdings, a diversified property developer in Hong Kong, also detracted from the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period. Shares of the company were challenged due to the volatile Hong Kong market, as a result of a series of pro-democratic demonstrations that had an impact on business confidence. Despite the political and economic challenges in Hong Kong, we continued, at the end of the Reporting Period, to believe CK Asset Holdings offered an overall attractive valuation on the back of what we saw as a strong balance sheet.

 

   

Simon Property Group, an owner and operator of U.S. retail real estate properties, detracted from the Fund’s relative performance as well. Despite leasing spreads accelerating during the first quarter of 2019, the market reacted to the company’s reported first quarter 2019 same-store net operating income, which was lower than it expected. Even with funds from operations growth during the second quarter of 2019, the market reacted to the company’s reported second quarter of 2019 earnings, which were similarly lower than it expected. At the end of the Reporting Period, we retained our favorable view of Simon Property Group and believed the company maintains a top-tier portfolio of assets as well as one of the strongest balance sheets relative to its peers. We also believed its management team was a great capital allocator and had the potential to generate high cash flow growth.

 

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

 

A   The Fund did not use derivatives during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   Did the Fund make any significant purchases or sales during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, we established a Fund position in Goodman Group, an Australian integrated property group specializing in industrial property ownership, fund management, property development and project/development management. We view Goodman Group favorably because of its end-market exposure and what we view as its strong fund management franchise and robust development pipeline, which could, in our opinion, continue to drive better than peer returns on equity. Further, in our view, structural tailwinds from e-commerce, retailers and third-party logistics, or 3PLs, along with a low interest rate environment, leave Goodman Group well placed to deliver solid growth over the medium term. (A 3PL is a link in the supply chain brands use to outsource part or all of a business’ distribution and fulfillment services.) We consider the business to be well run with good long-term growth prospects and a clearly-defined strategy.

 

   

During the Reporting Period, we established a Fund position in Invitation Homes, an owner and operator of single-family rental homes across America. In our view, the industry is attractive given strong demand to rent in the single-family home market. Additionally, we are pleased with the company’s expense management and its realizing of synergies from a large merger in late 2017.

 

   

Conversely, we exited the Fund’s position in GPT Group, a diversified Australian REIT owning retail, office and industrial properties, due to concerns around the regional mall space. Additionally, GPT Group delivered its worst retail sales results since 2001 during the Reporting Period, and we believe the company’s assets may be impacted by competition and ongoing remixing. Lastly, approximately

 

3


PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

 

$1 billion (Australian dollars) of development opportunities first highlighted in 2016-17 seem to be longer-dated than first thought. Ultimately, we decided to eliminate the Fund’s position and allocate to higher conviction investments.

 

   

We sold the Fund’s position in Green REIT, a property investment company headquartered in Ireland. Its shares declined modestly amidst ongoing uncertainty after the company announced that, following a strategic review of its business, it would be selling either the company or part of its assets due to what its management believed to be a disparity between the value of its portfolio and Green REIT’s share price. Ultimately, the company was bought and taken private.

 

Q   Were there any changes made in the Fund’s investment strategy during the Reporting Period?

 

A   In constructing the Fund’s portfolio, we focus on picking securities rather than on making regional, country or subsector bets. We seek to outpace the benchmark index by overweighting stocks that we expect to outperform and underweighting those that we think may lag. Consequently, changes in its regional or subsector weights are generally the direct result of individual stock selection or of real estate securities’ appreciation or depreciation. That said, the Fund’s exposure to Australia, continental Europe and Singapore increased relative to the FTSE Index and its exposure to the U.S. decreased relative to the FTSE Index during the Reporting Period. The Fund’s position in cash decreased.

 

Q   How was the Fund positioned relative to its benchmark index at the end of the Reporting Period?

 

A   From a region/country perspective,* the Fund was overweighted relative to the FTSE Index in continental Europe, underweighted relative to the FTSE Index in the U.S., and rather neutrally weighted compared to the FTSE Index in the other constituent regions/countries of the FTSE Index at the end of December 2019. The Fund also had exposure to India at the end of the Reporting Period, which is not a component of the FTSE Index.

 

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

 

A   At the end of the Reporting Period, we believed international REITs could continue to generate positive returns from an industry fundamental perspective, given what we saw as robust demand and improving sentiment across most subsectors and geographies. Reported Gross Domestic Product in countries, such as Japan and Germany, surpassed estimates toward the end of the Reporting Period, while trade and consumption in continental Europe, the U.K. and China stayed strong and were improving. Furthermore, business spending and sentiment were picking up across subsectors, including financials, hospitality and information technology, in the absence of wage pressures. We viewed these trends as indications of ongoing growth in demand for real estate space. Anticipating an eventual interest rate hike, most international REITs have also locked in low-cost debt funding whenever available and have generally maintained strong balance sheets in the wake of the 2008-2009 financial recession. Despite some rise of both the short- and long-term ends of the rate curves for a few major countries, we observed the funding environment for REITs as open and inexpensive relative to the outlook of the long-term cash yield from REITs’ underlying assets. In our view, the favorable environment we saw at the end of the Reporting Period may enable REITs to deploy more capital toward high quality projects to drive opportunities for potential future growth.

 

   

As for the U.S. real estate market, we maintained a constructive outlook for U.S. REITs overall at the end of the Reporting Period for several reasons. First, despite being late in the real estate cycle, we believed fundamentals remained generally healthy, with limited new supply and stable or improving demand. Second, we felt the macro backdrop for REITs had improved with a moderating economic growth outlook and interest rate concerns reversing. This improved backdrop may be, in our view, a positive for financing costs, which, in turn, may translate to increased flows from equity investors seeking defense, yield and potentially better returns. Third, in our opinion, the dividend sustainability potential of REITs is high, and the quality of REITs’ growth has improved. Fourth, increased merger and acquisition activity should provide additional support to the sector, as record levels of private capital may translate to price discovery in listed markets. Finally, we believed valuations of most REITs remained attractive despite fourth quarter 2019 moves. In our view, REIT valuations at the end of the Reporting Period were generally cheap relative to those of bonds, equities and private real estate properties.

 

   

Against this backdrop, we believe U.S. REIT returns may fall somewhere between those of equities and fixed income over the long term given that U.S. REITs offer some equity-like attributes, such as the ability to grow, and some fixed income-like attributes, such as attractive yield. As we begin a new year, we believe U.S. REITs may offer solid returns that

 

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outperform both fixed income and equities, especially cyclical equities, given moderating interest rate and economic growth market expectations. We believe such U.S. REIT returns will be comprised of dividend yield and growth (factoring in no multiple expansion), with the potential for upside from merger and acquisition activity.

 

   

Overall, we believe global REITs can continue to offer attractive liquidity and risk-adjusted total returns given the yield, growth, diversification and inflation-hedging benefits the asset class has historically exhibited. On a stock level, we believe opportunities abound, as various property subsectors and geographies could offer wide dispersions in returns. As fundamental, bottom-up investors, we see opportunities beyond the headline risks associated with certain regions and intend to continue to focus our approach on those companies that have well-capitalized balance sheets and that possess quality attributes, such as a robust business model, a high quality asset exposure and a strong management team with a sound reinvestment strategy.

 

 

 

  *   Sector and subsector allocations throughout this shareholder report are defined by GSAM and may differ from sector and subsector allocations used by the FTSE Index.

 

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Global Real Estate Securities Fund

as of December 31, 2019

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 12/31/191
     Holding   % of Net Assets     Subsectors   Country
 

Prologis, Inc. (REIT)

    4.1   Industrial   United States
 

Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT)

    3.4   Retail   United States
 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (REIT)

    3.1   Residential   United States
 

Vonovia SE

    2.8   Diversified   Germany
 

Equity Residential (REIT)

    2.8   Real Estate Development   United States
 

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

    2.5   Residential   Japan
 

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    2.5   Diversified   Hong Kong
 

Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (REIT)

    2.1   Real Estate Operating Companies   United States
 

Link REIT (REIT)

    2.1   Health Care   Hong Kong
   

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (REIT)

    2.0   Health Care   United States

 

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

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK COUNTRY ALLOCATION2
As of December 31, 2019

 

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2    The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall country allocations may differ from percentages contained in the graph above. The percentage shown for each country reflects the value of investments in that country as a percentage of market value. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

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

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on August 31, 2015 (commencement of operations) in Institutional Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s benchmark, the FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (with dividends reinvested), 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.

 

Global Real Estate Securities Fund’s Lifetime Performance      

Performance of a $1,000,000 Investment, with distributions reinvested, from August 31, 2015 through December 31, 2019.

 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Three Years      Since Inception

Class A (Commenced August 31, 2015)

        

Excluding sales charges

     22.47%        7.78%      6.87%

Including sales charges

     15.73%        5.79%      5.49%

 

Class C (Commenced August 31, 2015)

        

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     21.60%        7.01%      6.10%

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     20.37%        7.01%      6.10%

 

Institutional (Commenced August 31, 2015)

     22.91%        8.20%      7.30%

 

Investor (Commenced August 31, 2015)

     22.79%        8.08%      7.15%

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     22.98%              N/A      11.08%

 

Class R (Commenced August 31, 2015)

     22.10%        7.52%      6.62%

 

Class R6 (Commenced August 31, 2015)

     22.97%        8.21%      7.32%

 

 

*   These returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV and reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.50% for Class A and the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class C Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). Because Institutional, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 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 International Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return comprised of long-term growth of capital and dividend income.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Investment Team discusses the Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2019 (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 P and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns, without sales charges, of 20.38%, 19.38%, 20.86%, 20.71%, 20.72% and 21.05%, respectively. These returns compare to the 20.96% average annual total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed ex-US Real Estate Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (the “Real Estate Index”) during the same period.

 

Q   Which countries’ real estate markets most influenced the international real estate securities market as a whole during the Reporting Period?

 

A   For the Reporting Period overall, the international real estate securities market, as measured by the Real Estate Index, underperformed the U.S. real estate securities market, as measured by the Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index (with dividends reinvested), by nearly five percentage points, and underperformed the broad international equity market, as measured by the MSCI EAFE® Index, by just more than one percentage point.

 

      The Real Estate Index returned a robust 13.54% in the first quarter of 2019. Hong Kong and Canada were the top performing countries during the quarter, and no countries posted negative returns. The Hong Kong property market, inclusive of housing and non-housing sectors, saw positive purchase and rental transactions during the quarter.

 

      The Real Estate Index returned -0.58% during the second quarter of 2019. Singapore and Australia were the best performing markets, while the U.K. and Hong Kong generated negative returns. The Singapore real estate market benefited from a decrease in the 10-year Singapore government securities yield. The U.K. real estate market was challenged by poor performance in the retail subsector.

 

      The Real Estate Index returned 1.51% during the third quarter of 2019. Japan and Canada were the best performing markets, while Hong Kong and Australia generated negative returns. The Japanese real estate market benefited from an increase in land prices, while the Hong Kong real estate market underperformed the Real Estate Index due to ongoing political and economic challenges.

 

      The Real Estate Index rallied in the fourth quarter of 2019 with a return of 5.56%. During the quarter, the U.K. and continental Europe were the best performing markets. Japan was the only real estate market in the Real Estate Index to generate a negative return.

 

      For the Reporting Period overall, the U.K. and Singapore were the best performing markets. Hong Kong posted a positive return but was by far the weakest performing market during the Reporting Period, followed at some distance by Australia.

 

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

 

A   Most share classes of the Fund either outperformed or only slightly underperformed the Real Estate Index on a relative basis during the Reporting Period. Stock selection contributed most positively to the Fund’s relative results, especially in continental Europe and the U.K. Only partially offsetting these positive contributors was stock selection in Canada and Japan, which detracted from the Fund’s relative results.

 

     

From a subsector perspective, allocation decisions overall contributed most positively. Having an underweighted allocation to retail, which was the second-weakest subsector in the Real Estate Index during the Reporting Period, and having an overweighted allocation to self-storage, which was the strongest subsector in the Real Estate Index during the Reporting Period, added particular relative value. Stock

 

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selection in the residential and office subsectors also contributed positively. Only partially offsetting these positive contributors was stock selection in the industrial, diversified and health care subsectors, which detracted. Having a position in cash during a Reporting Period when the Real Estate Index rallied also dampened results.

 

      Country allocation overall detracted. Having an out-of-benchmark exposure to India, which significantly outperformed the Real Estate Index during the Reporting Period, helped. However, having an underweight to Singapore, one of the top performing markets in the Real Estate Index during the Reporting Period, hurt.

 

Q   What were some of the Fund’s best-performing individual holdings?

 

A   UNITE Group, an owner of student housing properties in the U.K., contributed most positively to the Fund’s relative results during the Reporting Period. The company has been growing organic rents and has a development pipeline that generates a strong double-digit percentage profit on cost. Additionally, during the Reporting Period, it acquired a large portfolio from Liberty Living, which, in our view, may be beneficial to its earnings in 2020 and beyond. At the end of the Reporting Period, we continued to view UNITE Group favorably, as it has incrementally deployed capital and has provided rather steady growth uncorrelated with the broader economy.

 

      Ascendas India Trust, a Singapore-listed business trust with exposure to industrial real estate and an out-of-benchmark position, also contributed positively to the Fund’s relative results during the Reporting Period. Its shares performed well after the company reported strong quarterly results. Ascendas India Trust benefited from strong underlying business momentum. Furthermore, the market reacted favorably after the company reported net property income growth of approximately 18% year over year. At the end of the Reporting Period, we remained constructive on Ascendas India Trust on the back of what we see as its management team’s excellent acquisition track record and a land bank with potential built-up area of approximately five million square feet on its books.

 

      Big Yellow Group, a leading self-storage provider in the U.K., was another top positive contributor to the Fund’s returns during the Reporting Period. The company benefited from high brand recognition and was consistently ranked at the top of organic online searches for storage needs in the U.K. The U.K. self-storage market is supply-constrained, with restrictive planning keeping a lid on new space creation. This allows Big Yellow Group to price up every year, and with its dynamic pricing systems, we believe it can continue to generate strong rental growth. At the end of the Reporting Period, we remained favorable on the company, as it may supplement its growth, we believe, with selective and accretive developments.

 

Q   Which positions detracted significantly from the Fund’s performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   A new purchase for the Fund during the Reporting Period, Goodman Group, an Australian integrated property group specializing in industrial property ownership, fund management, property development and project/development management, was the top detractor from the Fund’s relative results during the Reporting Period but did so given the Fund’s underweighted position in the strongly performing stock for much of the Reporting Period. Goodman Group guided during the Reporting Period for strong data center and storage demand, underpinning its assets under management growth for the medium term. Additionally, the company indicated that demand for logistics assets remained solid, while it continued to observe compression between prime and secondary industrial capitalization rates. (The capitalization rate (also known as cap rate) is used in the world of commercial real estate to indicate the rate of return that is expected to be generated on a real estate investment property.) At the end of the Reporting Period, we remained constructive on Goodman Group due to its end-market exposure and what we viewed as its strong fund management franchise and robust development pipeline, which could, in our opinion, continue to drive better than peer return on equity. During the second half of the Reporting Period, we increased the Fund’s position in Goodman Group.

 

      Sumitomo Realty & Development, a Japan-based diversified real estate landlord and developer, also detracted from the Fund’s results during the Reporting Period. While Japan’s real estate market fundamentals remained solid, supported by historically low Tokyo office vacancy rates and resilient condominium sales, the market focused on shareholder returns following Mitsubishi Estate’s surprising share buyback. As such, investors reacted negatively to Sumitomo Realty & Development’s strategy of investing in Tokyo offices rather than announcing share buybacks. At the end of the Reporting Period, we believed Sumitomo Realty & Development offered solid office completion pipelines with rather stable progress on its pre-leases of tenants, which we felt could help to support earnings growth going forward.

 

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      CK Asset Holdings, a diversified property developer in Hong Kong, also detracted from the Fund’s relative performance during the Reporting Period. Shares of the company were challenged due to the volatile Hong Kong market, as a result of a series of pro-democratic demonstrations that had an impact on business confidence. Despite the political and economic challenges in Hong Kong, we continued, at the end of the Reporting Period, to believe CK Asset Holdings offered an overall attractive valuation on the back of what we saw as a strong balance sheet.

 

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

 

A   The Fund did not use derivatives during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   Did the Fund make any significant purchases or sales during the Reporting Period?

 

A   In addition to the purchase of Goodman Group, already mentioned, we established a Fund position in CapitaLand, a Singapore-listed developer with exposure to China residential properties, shopping malls in China and Singapore, the lodging subsector, and fund management. We were constructive at the time of purchase on the company’s then-recently announced proposed acquisition of Ascendas-Singbridge Group, which, in our view, positions the company well to recycle capital through listed real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and private vehicles and to sustain a stable return on earnings going forward. Furthermore, we believe CapitaLand’s share price may re-rate with this deal, as the company has had a slow track record in deploying capital in the past. (When the market changes its view of a company sufficiently to make calculation ratios, such as its price/earnings ratio, substantially higher or lower, this is a re-rating.)

 

      Conversely, we exited the Fund’s position in Green REIT, a property investment company headquartered in Ireland. Its shares declined modestly amidst ongoing uncertainty after the company announced that, following a strategic review of its business, it would be selling either the company or part of its assets due to what its management believed to be a disparity between the value of its portfolio and Green REIT’s share price. Ultimately, the company was bought and taken private.

 

      We sold the Fund’s position in Daiwa House REIT, a Japanese diversified REIT managing logistics, residential and retail properties, supported by the homebuilder Daiwa House. In our view, Daiwa House REIT’s shares were trading at relatively attractive valuations, but the market reacted negatively to its announcement of much-anticipated equity offerings in February, and, as such, we decided to eliminate the Fund’s exposure to the REIT and invest in higher conviction Japanese REITs.

 

Q   Were there any changes made in the Fund’s investment strategy during the Reporting Period?

 

A   In constructing the Fund’s portfolio, we focus on picking securities rather than on making regional, country or subsector bets. We seek to outpace the benchmark index by overweighting stocks that we expect to outperform and underweighting those that we think may lag. Consequently, changes in its regional or subsector weights are generally the direct result of individual stock selection or of real estate securities’ appreciation or depreciation. That said, during the Reporting Period, the Fund’s exposure to Australia and Singapore increased relative to the Real Estate Index. The Fund’s position in cash decreased.

 

Q   How was the Fund positioned relative to its benchmark index at the end of the Reporting Period?

 

A   From a region/country perspective,* the Fund was underweighted relative to the Real Estate Index in Singapore and was rather neutrally weighted to the remaining regions/countries of the Real Estate Index at the end of December 2019. The Fund also had an out-of-benchmark exposure to India at the end of 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 believed international REITs could continue to generate positive returns from an industry fundamental perspective, given what we saw as robust demand and improving sentiment across most subsectors and geographies. Reported Gross Domestic Product in countries, such as Japan and Germany, surpassed estimates toward the end of the Reporting Period, while trade and consumption in continental Europe, the U.K. and China stayed strong and were improving. Furthermore, business spending and sentiment were picking up across subsectors, including financials, hospitality and information technology, in the absence of wage pressures. We viewed these trends as indications of ongoing growth in demand for real estate space. Anticipating an eventual interest rate hike, most international REITs have also locked in low-cost debt funding whenever available and have generally maintained

 

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  strong balance sheets in the wake of the 2008-2009 financial recession. Despite some rise of both the short- and long-term ends of the rate curves for a few major countries, we observed the funding environment for REITs as open and inexpensive relative to the outlook of the long-term cash yield from REITs’ underlying assets. In our view, the favorable environment we saw at the end of the Reporting Period may enable REITs to deploy more capital toward high quality projects to drive opportunities for potential future growth.

 

      Overall, we believe international REITs can continue to offer attractive liquidity and risk-adjusted total returns given the yield, growth, diversification and inflation-hedging benefits the asset class has historically exhibited. On a stock level, we believe opportunities abound, as various property subsectors and geographies could offer wide dispersions in returns. As fundamental, bottom-up investors, we see opportunities beyond the headline risks associated with certain regions and intend to continue to focus our approach on those companies that have well-capitalized balance sheets and that possess quality attributes, such as a robust business model, a high quality asset exposure and a strong management team with a sound reinvestment strategy.

 

 

 

 

  *   Sector and subsector allocations are defined by GSAM and may differ from sector and subsector allocations used by the Real Estate Index.

 

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International Real Estate Securities Fund

as of December 31, 2019

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 12/31/191
     Holding   % of Net Assets   Line of Business   Country
 

Vonovia SE

  8.3%  

Real Estate Operating Companies

  Germany
 

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

  5.8  

Diversified

  Japan
 

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

  5.0  

Real Estate Development

  Hong Kong
 

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

  4.6  

Diversified

  Hong Kong
 

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.

  4.3  

Diversified

  Japan
 

Link REIT (REIT)

  3.7  

Retail

  Hong Kong
 

Goodman Group (REIT)

  3.2  

Industrial

  Australia
 

UNITE Group plc (The) (REIT)

  3.1  

Residential

  United Kingdom
 

Invincible Investment Corp. (REIT)

  2.9  

Hotel

  Japan
   

Derwent London plc (REIT)

  2.8  

Office

  United Kingdom

 

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

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK COUNTRY ALLOCATION2
As of December 31, 2019

 

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2    The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall country allocations may differ from percentages contained in the graph above. The graph categorizes investments’ country of domicile as reported by Bloomberg; however, the country/grouping classifications used by the portfolio management team may differ from Bloomberg. The percentage shown for each country reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of market value. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

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Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on January 1, 2010 in Institutional Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s benchmark, the FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Ex US Real Estate Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (with dividends reinvested), 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.

 

International Real Estate Securities Fund’s 10 Year Performance      

Performance of a $1,000,000 Investment, with distributions reinvested, from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2019.

 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Five Years        Ten Years      Since Inception

Class A

           

Excluding sales charges

     20.38%        4.79%        5.74%     

Including sales charges

     13.83%        3.62%        5.14%     

 

Class C

           

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     19.38%        4.00%        4.96%     

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     18.32%        4.00%        4.96%     

 

Institutional

     20.86%        5.24%        6.16%     

 

Investor

     20.71%        5.06%        6.02%     

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     20.72%              N/A              N/A      6.03%

 

Class R6 (Commenced July 31, 2015)

     21.05%              N/A              N/A      5.18%

 

 

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

 

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

 

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Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks total return comprised of long-term growth of capital and dividend income.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Investment Team discusses the Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2019 (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, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns, without sales charges, of 25.49%, 24.62%, 26.01%, 25.40%, 25.84%, 26.04%, 25.14% and 26.02%, respectively. These returns compare to the 25.73% average annual total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index (with dividends reinvested) (the “Wilshire Index”) during the same period.

 

Q   What economic and market factors most influenced the U.S. real estate securities market as a whole during the Reporting Period?

 

A   The U.S. real estate securities market, as represented by the Wilshire Index, posted robust double-digit positive absolute returns during the Reporting Period that only moderately lagged the broad U.S. equity market, as represented by the S&P 500® Index, which returned 31.49% for the same period.

 

   

For the first quarter of 2019, the Wilshire Index increased a robust 16.06%. Real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) benefited, as investors largely accepted a modest slowdown in global economic growth as well as lowered consensus expectations of a recession in the near term. While all REIT subsectors in the Wilshire Index posted positive returns in the first calendar quarter, industrial and technology REITs were the top performers, while self-storage and health care were the weakest subsectors. Industrial REITs appreciated due to strong fourth quarter 2018 earnings results and favorable 2019 guidance, while health care REITs underperformed the Wilshire Index due to the subsector’s defensive nature during a period when the broad U.S. equity market rallied as well as on concerns around a supply/demand imbalance in senior housing.

 

   

The Wilshire Index increased a more modest 1.62% during the second quarter of 2019. The single family, industrial and data center subsectors led the way, while malls, lodging and office subsectors proved laggards. Industrial REITs benefited from a solid first quarter 2019 earnings season and from secular demand trends to improve logistic facilities as a result of ongoing e-commerce trends. On the other hand, malls struggled as a result of store closures and bankruptcy announcements as well as challenging first quarter net operating income results.

 

   

During the third quarter of 2019, the Wilshire Index returned 7.80%. REITs benefited during the quarter as investors largely accepted a modest slowdown in global economic growth as well as speculation of a potentially more severe trade dispute. Technology, triple net and health care REITs were the top performing subsectors, while hotel and retail underperformed. Technology REITs appreciated on solid international leasing demand and increased merger and acquisition chatter, while hotel REITs were weaker due to the lowered guidance across the subsector and declining revenue per available room. (Triple net properties are typically single-tenant retail properties leased to tenants with high credit ratings on “net, net, net” terms, meaning the tenant is responsible for real estate taxes, insurance, and all maintenance.)

 

      The Wilshire Index then saw a downturn, returning -1.07% for the fourth quarter of 2019. REITs had outperformed the broader U.S. equity market through the third quarter of 2019, but then lagged significantly in the fourth quarter as investors shifted out of traditionally defensive sectors in favor of more economically-sensitive, cyclical sectors. Importantly, REITs experienced significantly less earnings volatility than the broader U.S. equity market throughout 2019. For the quarter, self-storage, health care and regional mall REITs underperformed the Index most, while office, specialty and industrial REITs outperformed the Index most.

 

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      For the Reporting Period overall, all subsectors of the Wilshire Index experienced positive returns, with industrial REITs leading the way on strong fundamentals. Technology, residential, triple net and office REITs also posted robust double-digit gains for the Reporting Period. The retail subsector was weakest, suffering from accelerating bankruptcies, declining 2020 earnings expectations and increasing valuation uncertainty. Self-storage, hotel and health care REITs posted double-digit positive returns but also lagged the Wilshire Index during the Reporting Period.

 

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

 

A   Most share classes of the Fund either outperformed or only slightly underperformed the Wilshire Index during the Reporting Period, as both stock selection and allocation decisions overall added value. Contributing most positively to the Fund’s relative results was effective individual stock selection and allocation positioning in the office, hotel and technology subsectors. Having an underweight to retail, the weakest subsector in the Wilshire Index during the Reporting Period, also boosted relative results. Partially offsetting these positive contributors was weak stock selection in the retail and residential subsectors. Having a position in cash during a period when the Wilshire Index rallied dampened the Fund’s relative results as well.

 

Q   What were some of the Fund’s best-performing individual holdings?

 

A   Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate, was the strongest positive contributor to the Fund’s performance during the Reporting Period. Its stock performed well during the Reporting Period, as the company substantially outperformed consensus earnings expectations due to record rent increases and significant earnings from its strategic capital business. We, like many investors, were also pleased with Prologis’ acquisition of Industrial Property Trust and its accretive merger with Liberty Property Trust, which we feel may result in $55 to $65 million of synergies. At the end of the Reporting Period, we continued to view Prologis as a high quality company and believed it may benefit going forward from ongoing innovation.

 

   

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, an urban office REIT with an Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) focus, was also a top contributor to Fund returns during the Reporting Period. Shares of the company benefited from strong leasing activity and rental rate growth over expiring rates on renewed and re-leased space. Its returns especially benefited in the third quarter of 2019 from net operating income growth and increased guidance for full-year 2019. At the end of the Reporting Period, we considered the company to be well positioned to deliver organic and external growth.

 

   

Digital Realty Trust, a leading global provider of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, also contributed positively to the Fund’s results during the Reporting Period. Shares of the company benefited from its announced merger with Interxion Holding, a Europe-based cloud-neutral colocation data center. Although initially dilutive, we expect this deal to increase the company’s growth in Europe and create long-term synergies. The company also performed well during the Reporting Period, following the trend of other data center REITs and the broader U.S. equity market. We began to view Digital Realty Trust as expensive given its low growth versus its peers and significant exposure to northern Virginia, where a large amount of new competition is negatively impacting pricing. Ultimately, we opted to exit the position, taking profits, and allocate the capital to fund higher conviction ideas.

 

Q   What were some of the Fund’s weakest-performing individual holdings?

 

A   Equinix, a data center provider, was the top detractor from the Fund’s results during the Reporting Period. While the company performed well, Equinix detracted given the Fund’s underweight position in the company. Its shares appreciated in the first three quarters of the 2019 calendar year, driven by favorable quarterly earnings reports. We were also pleased with the company’s ESG initiatives, and the company was awarded the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Leadership Award for a third consecutive year. At the end of the Reporting Period, we remained encouraged by Equinix’s strong bookings across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa region and Asia-Pacific, and believed the company may well continue to benefit from its attractive portfolio of assets and strong demand growth at the subsector level.

 

   

Simon Property Group, an owner and operator of U.S. retail real estate properties, detracted from the Fund’s relative performance as well. Despite leasing spreads accelerating during the first quarter of 2019, the market reacted to the company’s reported first quarter 2019 same-store net operating income, which was lower than it expected. Even with funds from operations growth during the second quarter of 2019, the market reacted to the company’s reported second quarter of 2019 earnings, which were similarly lower than it expected. At the end of the Reporting Period, we

 

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retained our favorable view of Simon Property Group and believed the company maintains a top-tier portfolio of assets as well as one of the strongest balance sheets relative to its peers. We also believed its management team was a great capital allocator and had the potential to generate high cash flow growth.

 

   

SL Green Realty, an office building and shopping center REIT primarily invested in New York City, also detracted from the Fund’s returns during the Reporting Period. We bought and sold this position for the Fund in 2019, capturing a loss despite the company’s positive 2019 performance. We eliminated the Fund’s position a few days prior to the release of its third quarter 2019 earnings results, wherein the company reported higher than consensus expected earnings. We had been discouraged by growing tenant re-locations and what we viewed as uninspiring Manhattan office and retail fundamentals. Additionally, we found the local political environment and the state and local tax reform challenging for office landlords in New York City.

 

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

 

A   During the Reporting Period, the Fund used forward contracts to reduce currency risk. This had a modestly positive effect on the Fund’s performance.

 

Q   Did the Fund make any significant purchases or sales during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, we established a Fund position in Invitation Homes, an owner and operator of single-family rental homes across America. In our view, the industry is attractive given strong demand to rent in the single-family home market. Additionally, we are pleased with the company’s expense management and its realizing of synergies from a large merger in late 2017.

 

   

During the Reporting Period, we initiated a Fund position in Interxion Holding, a data center company located in Europe. The company performed well relative to U.S. data center companies due to faster demand growth and relatively less supply given that Europe is a less mature data center market. We found the company to be a likely merger and acquisition candidate based on its relatively small size with favorable market exposure. Indeed, as mentioned earlier, toward the end of 2019, Digital Realty Trust announced it will acquire Interxion Holding in an all-stock deal.

 

   

Conversely, in addition to the sales mentioned earlier, we eliminated the Fund’s position in Vornado Realty Trust, an owner of office and retail properties. We sold the Fund’s position in January 2019 due to investor worries around softness in the New York City market, as rental growth and absorption rates in the area became a point of concern amidst increasing supply pressures. The Fund’s underweight position relative to the Wilshire Index positively contributed to its relative returns during the Reporting Period.

 

      We exited the Fund’s position in SITE Centers, a shopping center REIT. Shares of the company rose rather steadily during the Reporting Period, driven by favorable quarterly earnings. As a result, its shares reached our price target, and so we sold the position to transition capital to what we considered to be higher risk/reward opportunities.

 

Q   Were there any changes made in the Fund’s investment strategy during the Reporting Period?

 

A   In constructing the Fund’s portfolio, we focus on picking securities rather than on making real estate subsector bets. We seek to outpace the benchmark index by overweighting stocks that we expect to outperform and underweighting those that we think may lag. Consequently, changes in its real estate subsector weights are generally the direct result of individual stock selection or of real estate securities’ appreciation or depreciation. That said, during the Reporting Period, the Fund’s exposure to the industrial, residential and technology subsectors increased relative to the Wilshire Index and its exposure to the health care, office and retail subsectors decreased relative to the Wilshire Index. We also established a position in the triple net subsector during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   How was the Fund positioned relative to its benchmark index at the end of the Reporting Period?

 

A   From a subsector perspective, the Fund had underweighted exposure compared to the Wilshire Index in the retail and health care subsectors and was rather neutrally weighted in the remaining subsectors of the Wilshire Index at the end of 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 maintained a constructive outlook for U.S. REITs overall for several reasons. First, despite being late in the real estate cycle, we believed fundamentals remained generally healthy, with limited new supply and stable or improving demand. Second, we felt the

 

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macro backdrop for REITs had improved with a moderating economic growth outlook and interest rate concerns reversing. This improved backdrop may be, in our view, a positive for financing costs, which, in turn, may translate to increased flows from equity investors seeking defense, yield and potentially better returns. Third, in our opinion, the dividend sustainability potential of REITs is high, and the quality of REITs’ growth has improved. Fourth, increased merger and acquisition activity should provide additional support to the sector, as record levels of private capital may translate to price discovery in listed markets. Finally, we believed valuations of most REITs remained attractive despite fourth quarter moves. In our view, REIT valuations at the end of the Reporting Period were generally cheap relative to those of bonds, equities and private real estate properties.

 

   

Against this backdrop, we believe U.S. REIT returns may fall somewhere between those of equities and fixed income over the long term given that U.S. REITs offer some equity-like attributes, such as the ability to grow, and some fixed income-like attributes, such as attractive yield. As we begin a new year, we believe U.S. REITs may offer solid returns that outperform both fixed income and equities, especially cyclical equities, given moderating interest rate and economic growth market expectations. We believe such U.S. REIT returns will be comprised of dividend yield and growth (factoring in no multiple expansion), with the potential for upside from merger and acquisition activity.

 

 

 

  *   Sector and subsector allocations are defined by GSAM and may differ from sector and subsector allocations used by the Wilshire Index.

 

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Real Estate Securities Fund

as of December 31, 2019

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 12/31/191
     Holding   % of Net Assets      Subsectors
 

Prologis, Inc. (REIT)

    9.1   

Industrial

 

Equinix, Inc. (REIT)

    6.7   

Specialized

 

Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT)

    6.3     

Retail

 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (REIT)

    6.0     

Residential

 

Equity Residential (REIT)

    5.7     

Residential

 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (REIT)

    4.4     

Office

 

Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (REIT)

    3.6     

Health Care

 

Welltower, Inc. (REIT)

    3.4     

Health Care

 

Duke Realty Corp. (REIT)

    3.3     

Industrial

   

Boston Properties, Inc. (REIT)

    3.1     

Office

 

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

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATION2
As of December 31, 2019

 

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2    The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from percentages contained in the graph above. The graph categorizes investments using Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”); however, the sector classifications used by the portfolio management team may differ from GICS. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of market value. Underlying sector allocations of exchange traded funds and investment companies held by the Fund are not reflected in the graph above. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities.

 

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

 

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Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on January 1, 2010 in Institutional Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s benchmark, the Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index, 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.

 

Real Estate Securities Fund’s 10 Year Performance   

Performance of a $1,000,000 Investment, with distributions reinvested, from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2019.

 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Five Years        Ten Years      Since Inception

Class A

           

Excluding sales charges

     25.49%        5.67%        10.95%     

Including sales charges

     18.62%        4.49%        10.32%     

 

Class C

           

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     24.62%        4.89%        10.13%     

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     23.43%        4.89%        10.13%     

 

Institutional

     26.01%        6.11%        11.41%     

 

Service

     25.40%        5.56%        10.83%     

 

Investor

     25.84%        5.96%        11.23%     

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     26.04%              N/A              N/A      15.41%

 

Class R

     25.14%        5.41%        10.68%     

 

Class R6 (Commenced July 31, 2015)

     26.02%              N/A              N/A      6.95%

 

 

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

 

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

 

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Index Definitions:

S&P 500® Index is a U.S. stock market index based on the market capitalizations of 500 large companies having common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ. The S&P 500® Index components and their weightings are determined by S&P Dow Jones Indices.

The MSCI® EAFE Index is a market capitalization-weighted composite of securities in 21 developed markets. The MSCI® EAFE Index approximates the minimum possible dividend reinvestment. The dividend is reinvested after deduction for withholding tax, applying the rate to non-resident individuals who do not benefit from double taxation treaties. MSCI® Inc. uses withholding tax rates applicable to Luxembourg holding companies, as Luxembourg applies the highest rates. The MSCI® EAFE Index is unmanaged and the figures for the MSCI® EAFE Index do not include any deduction for fees or expenses.

The FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) is designed to track the performance of listed real estate companies and REITS worldwide. By making the index constituents free-float adjusted, liquidity, size and revenue screened, the series is suitable for use as the basis for investment products, such as derivatives and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

The FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Ex US Real Estate Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) is a subset of the FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index and is designed to track the performance of listed real estate companies and REITS. By making the index constituents free-float adjusted, liquidity, size and revenue screened, the series is suitable for use as the basis for investment products, such as derivatives and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

The Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index is an unmanaged market capitalization weighted index comprised of publicly traded REITs and real estate operating companies. The figures do not reflect any fees or expenses.

It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks – 96.9%  
Australia – 4.3%  
  792,652     Centuria Industrial REIT (REIT) (Industrial)   $ 1,858,143  
  495,403     Goodman Group (REIT) (Industrial)     4,655,396  
  1,723,460     Mirvac Group (REIT) (Diversified)     3,857,617  
   

 

 

 
      10,371,156  

 

 

 
Belgium – 0.8%  
  9,935     Warehouses De Pauw CVA (REIT) (Industrial)     1,807,571  

 

 

 
Canada – 3.2%  
  20,284     Allied Properties REIT (REIT) (Office)     813,360  
  63,160     Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (REIT) (Residential)     2,578,346  
  239,187     Chartwell Retirement Residences (Health Care)     2,560,317  
  173,102     Summit Industrial Income REIT (REIT) (Industrial)     1,607,647  
   

 

 

 
      7,559,670  

 

 

 
France – 2.8%  
  24,658     Gecina SA (REIT) (Diversified)     4,414,357  
  62,077     Klepierre SA (REIT) (Retail)     2,361,654  
   

 

 

 
      6,776,011  

 

 

 
Germany – 4.5%  
  149,012     alstria office REIT-AG (REIT) (Office)     2,799,708  
  47,621     Instone Real Estate Group AG (Real Estate Development)*(a)     1,177,833  
  124,820     Vonovia SE (Real Estate Operating Companies)     6,704,003  
   

 

 

 
      10,681,544  

 

 

 
Hong Kong – 6.1%  
  821,500     CK Asset Holdings Ltd. (Real Estate Development)     5,928,129  
  470,500     Link REIT (REIT) (Retail)     4,984,467  
  236,000     Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. (Diversified)     3,614,312  
   

 

 

 
      14,526,908  

 

 

 
Ireland – 1.2%  
  195,908     Dalata Hotel Group plc (Hotel)     1,131,712  
  1,141,909     Hibernia REIT plc (REIT) (Office)     1,806,040  
   

 

 

 
      2,937,752  

 

 

 
Japan – 11.8%  
  458     Activia Properties, Inc. (REIT) (Diversified)     2,295,278  
  1,839     GLP J-REIT (REIT) (Industrial)     2,283,200  
  6,203     Invincible Investment Corp. (REIT) (Hotel)     3,533,806  
  1,980     Japan Rental Housing Investments, Inc. (REIT) (Residential)     1,937,085  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – (continued)  
  39,500     Kyoritsu Maintenance Co. Ltd. (Hotel)   1,870,665  
  313,800     Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. (Diversified)     6,004,525  
  686     Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park, Inc. (REIT) (Industrial)     3,046,293  
  2,058     Sankei Real Estate, Inc. (REIT) (Office)     2,417,931  
  137,100     Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd. (Diversified)     4,783,350  
   

 

 

 
      28,172,133  

 

 

 
Norway – 1.1%  
  162,765     Entra ASA (Real Estate Operating Companies)(a)     2,690,805  

 

 

 
Singapore – 3.7%  
  2,707,900     Ascendas India Trust (REIT) (Real Estate Operating Companies)     3,120,744  
  330,000     Ascendas REIT (REIT) (Industrial)     729,087  
  1,371,000     CapitaLand Ltd. (Diversified)     3,825,800  
  615,300     CapitaLand Mall Trust (REIT) (Retail)     1,126,346  
   

 

 

 
      8,801,977  

 

 

 
Spain – 1.9%  
  51,975     Aedas Homes SAU (Real Estate Development)*(a)     1,250,542  
  230,172     Merlin Properties Socimi SA (REIT) (Diversified)     3,308,344  
   

 

 

 
      4,558,886  

 

 

 
Sweden – 1.5%  
  154,898     Castellum AB (Real Estate Operating Companies)     3,638,297  

 

 

 
United Kingdom – 4.6%  
  195,668     Big Yellow Group plc (REIT) (Specialized)     3,107,722  
  1,179,004     Tritax Big Box REIT plc (REIT) (Industrial)     2,326,610  
  1,851,523     Tritax EuroBox plc (Diversified)(a)     2,305,307  
  198,336     UNITE Group plc (The) (REIT) (Residential)     3,310,220  
   

 

 

 
      11,049,859  

 

 

 
United States – 49.4%  
  29,676     Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (REIT) (Office)     4,795,048  
  34,753     AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (REIT) (Residential)     7,287,704  
  29,021     Boston Properties, Inc. (REIT) (Office)     4,000,835  
  42,573     Camden Property Trust (REIT) (Residential)     4,516,995  
  15,375     Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT) (Specialized)     2,185,556  
  67,322     Cushman & Wakefield plc (Real Estate Services)*     1,376,062  

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
United States – (continued)  
  39,464     CyrusOne, Inc. (REIT) (Specialized)   $ 2,582,130  
  53,975     Douglas Emmett, Inc. (REIT) (Office)     2,369,503  
  107,598     Duke Realty Corp. (REIT) (Industrial)     3,730,423  
  2,094     Equinix, Inc. (REIT) (Specialized)     1,222,268  
  43,843     Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (REIT) (Residential)     3,086,109  
  82,355     Equity Residential (REIT) (Residential)     6,664,167  
  13,630     Essex Property Trust, Inc. (REIT) (Residential)     4,100,722  
  28,618     Extra Space Storage, Inc. (REIT) (Specialized)     3,022,633  
  19,337     Federal Realty Investment Trust (REIT) (Retail)     2,489,252  
  71,432     Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT) (Health Care)     2,383,686  
  147,528     Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (REIT) (Health Care)     5,085,290  
  118,459     Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (REIT) (Hotel)     2,197,414  
  64,812     Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (REIT) (Office)     2,440,172  
  142,771     Invitation Homes, Inc. (REIT) (Residential)     4,278,847  
  28,916     Kilroy Realty Corp. (REIT) (Office)     2,426,052  
  21,506     Life Storage, Inc. (REIT) (Specialized)     2,328,670  
  53,074     Mack-Cali Realty Corp. (REIT) (Office)     1,227,602  
  50,902     Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (REIT) (Hotel)     1,364,683  
  109,953     Prologis, Inc. (REIT) (Industrial)     9,801,210  
  11,682     Public Storage (REIT) (Specialized)     2,487,799  
  31,742     Realty Income Corp. (REIT) (Retail)     2,337,163  
  34,754     Regency Centers Corp. (REIT) (Retail)     2,192,630  
  125,354     RLJ Lodging Trust (REIT) (Hotel)     2,221,273  
  18,249     Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (REIT) (Hotel)     1,581,458  
  54,716     Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT) (Retail)     8,150,495  
  46,172     STAG Industrial, Inc. (REIT) (Industrial)     1,457,650  
  63,331     STORE Capital Corp. (REIT) (Diversified)     2,358,446  
  77,040     Urban Edge Properties (REIT) (Retail)     1,477,627  
  27,088     Ventas, Inc. (REIT) (Health Care)     1,564,061  
  46,496     Welltower, Inc. (REIT) (Health Care)     3,802,443  
  14,778     WP Carey, Inc. (REIT) (Diversified)     1,182,831  
   

 

 

 
      117,776,909  

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS  
  (Cost $197,548,925)   $ 231,349,478  

 

 

 
Shares    

Dividend

Rate

      
Value
 
Investment Company(b) – 2.6%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  6,122,427     1.638%   $ 6,122,427  
  (Cost $6,122,427)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.5%  
  (Cost $203,671,352)   $ 237,471,905  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 0.5%
    1,083,395  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 238,555,300  

 

 

 

 

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

*

  Non-income producing security.

(a)

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

(b)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

CVA

 

—Dutch Certification

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks – 98.8%  
Australia – 8.2%  
  439,334     Centuria Industrial REIT (REIT) (Industrial)   $ 1,029,891  
  65,965     Dexus (REIT) (Office)     543,010  
  274,092     Goodman Group (REIT) (Industrial)     2,575,695  
  896,051     Mirvac Group (REIT) (Diversified)     2,005,629  
  148,565     Scentre Group (REIT) (Retail)     399,826  
   

 

 

 
      6,554,051  

 

 

 
Belgium – 0.8%  
  3,306     Warehouses De Pauw CVA (REIT) (Industrial)     601,493  

 

 

 
Canada – 6.6%  
  20,758     Allied Properties REIT (REIT) (Office)     832,366  
  40,695     Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (REIT) (Residential)     1,661,270  
  158,928     Chartwell Retirement Residences (Health Care)     1,701,204  
  118,218     Summit Industrial Income REIT (REIT) (Industrial)     1,097,924  
   

 

 

 
      5,292,764  

 

 

 
France – 6.2%  
  12,058     Gecina SA (REIT) (Diversified)     2,158,663  
  46,966     Klepierre SA (REIT) (Retail)     1,786,772  
  6,648     Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (REIT) (Retail)     1,048,836  
   

 

 

 
      4,994,271  

 

 

 
Germany – 10.2%  
  59,601     alstria office REIT-AG (REIT) (Office)     1,119,812  
  18,018     Instone Real Estate Group AG (Real Estate Development)*(a)     445,648  
  123,225     Vonovia SE (Real Estate Operating Companies)     6,618,336  
   

 

 

 
      8,183,796  

 

 

 
Hong Kong – 13.3%  
  549,500     CK Asset Holdings Ltd. (Real Estate Development)     3,965,316  
  279,500     Link REIT (REIT) (Retail)     2,961,017  
  242,975     Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. (Diversified)     3,721,133  
   

 

 

 
      10,647,466  

 

 

 
Ireland – 1.4%  
  77,562     Dalata Hotel Group plc (Hotel)     448,057  
  429,088     Hibernia REIT plc (REIT) (Office)     678,644  
   

 

 

 
      1,126,701  

 

 

 
Japan – 25.6%  
  340     Activia Properties, Inc. (REIT) (Diversified)     1,703,918  
  1,430     GLP J-REIT (REIT) (Industrial)     1,775,408  
  4,110     Invincible Investment Corp. (REIT) (Hotel)     2,341,439  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – (continued)  
  1,013     Japan Rental Housing Investments, Inc. (REIT) (Residential)   $ 991,044  
  16,700     Kyoritsu Maintenance Co. Ltd. (Hotel)     790,889  
  240,700     Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. (Diversified)     4,605,765  
  82,000     Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. (Diversified)     2,004,074  
  270     Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park, Inc. (REIT) (Industrial)     1,198,978  
  1,386     Sankei Real Estate, Inc. (REIT) (Office)     1,628,403  
  99,300     Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd. (Diversified)     3,464,527  
   

 

 

 
      20,504,445  

 

 

 
Norway – 1.6%  
  78,690     Entra ASA (Real Estate Operating Companies)(a)     1,300,890  

 

 

 
Singapore – 5.5%  
  1,297,800     Ascendas India Trust (REIT) (Real Estate Operating Companies)     1,495,662  
  218,400     Ascendas REIT (REIT) (Industrial)     482,523  
  691,800     CapitaLand Ltd. (Diversified)     1,930,480  
  282,700     CapitaLand Mall Trust (REIT) (Retail)     517,500  
   

 

 

 
      4,426,165  

 

 

 
Spain – 3.0%  
  18,023     Aedas Homes SAU (Real Estate Development)*(a)     433,642  
  134,997     Merlin Properties Socimi SA (REIT) (Diversified)     1,940,360  
   

 

 

 
      2,374,002  

 

 

 
Sweden – 2.8%  
  93,510     Castellum AB (Real Estate Operating Companies)     2,196,395  

 

 

 
Switzerland – 2.4%  
  14,131     PSP Swiss Property AG (Registered) (Real Estate Operating Companies)     1,951,132  

 

 

 
United Kingdom – 11.2%  
  129,616     Big Yellow Group plc (REIT) (Specialized)     2,058,642  
  41,481     Derwent London plc (REIT) (Office)     2,203,324  
  700,914     Tritax Big Box REIT plc (REIT) (Industrial)     1,383,162  
  661,490     Tritax EuroBox plc (Diversified)(a)     823,613  
  149,659     UNITE Group plc (The) (REIT) (Residential)     2,497,803  
   

 

 

 
      8,966,544  

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS  
  (Cost $72,050,652)   $ 79,120,115  

 

 

 

 

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


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

Shares  

Dividend

Rate

  Value  
Investment Company(b) – 1.7%  

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares

   
1,343,186   1.638%   $ 1,343,186  
(Cost $1,343,186)  

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 100.5%  
(Cost $73,393,838)     $ 80,463,301  

 

 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF
    OTHER ASSETS – (0.5)%
    (413,081

 

 
NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 80,050,220  

 

 

 

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

*

  Non-income producing security.

(a)

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

(b)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

CVA

 

—Dutch Certification

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

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


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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Common Stocks – 99.3%  
Diversified – 1.8%  
  37,981     STORE Capital Corp. (REIT)   $ 1,414,412  
  18,131     WP Carey, Inc. (REIT)     1,451,205  
   

 

 

 
      2,865,617  

 

 

 
Health Care – 10.5%  
  88,134     Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT)     2,941,032  
  165,098     Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (REIT)     5,690,928  
  44,224     Ventas, Inc. (REIT)     2,553,494  
  66,240     Welltower, Inc. (REIT)     5,417,107  
   

 

 

 
      16,602,561  

 

 

 
Hotel – 5.5%  
  203,777     Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (REIT)     3,780,063  
  135,987     RLJ Lodging Trust (REIT)     2,409,690  
  28,669     Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (REIT)     2,484,456  
   

 

 

 
      8,674,209  

 

 

 
Industrial – 13.5%  
  152,001     Duke Realty Corp. (REIT)     5,269,875  
  161,741     Prologis, Inc. (REIT)     14,417,593  
  57,620     STAG Industrial, Inc. (REIT)     1,819,063  
   

 

 

 
      21,506,531  

 

 

 
IT Consulting & Other Services – 1.3%  
  24,324     InterXion Holding NV*     2,038,594  

 

 

 
Office – 15.1%  
  43,233     Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (REIT)     6,985,588  
  35,586     Boston Properties, Inc. (REIT)     4,905,886  
  79,835     Douglas Emmett, Inc. (REIT)     3,504,757  
  104,477     Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (REIT)     3,933,559  
  40,397     Kilroy Realty Corp. (REIT)     3,389,308  
  58,134     Mack-Cali Realty Corp. (REIT)     1,344,639  
   

 

 

 
      24,063,737  

 

 

 
Residential – 23.1%  
  45,403     AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (REIT)     9,521,009  
  44,702     Camden Property Trust (REIT)     4,742,882  
  61,290     Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (REIT)     4,314,203  
  111,250     Equity Residential (REIT)     9,002,350  
  15,104     Essex Property Trust, Inc. (REIT)     4,544,190  
  148,376     Invitation Homes, Inc. (REIT)     4,446,829  
   

 

 

 
      36,571,463  

 

 

 
Retail – 11.3%  
  20,724     Federal Realty Investment Trust (REIT)     2,667,801  
  49,684     Regency Centers Corp. (REIT)     3,134,564  
  66,605     Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT)     9,921,481  
  105,167     Urban Edge Properties (REIT)     2,017,103  
   

 

 

 
      17,740,949  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Specialized – 17.2%  
  14,735     Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT)   2,094,580  
  45,654     CyrusOne, Inc. (REIT)     2,987,141  
  18,192     Equinix, Inc. (REIT)     10,618,670  
  42,789     Extra Space Storage, Inc. (REIT)     4,519,374  
  25,943     Life Storage, Inc. (REIT)     2,809,108  
  19,492     Public Storage (REIT)     4,151,016  
   

 

 

 
      27,179,889  

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS  
  (Cost $100,711,278)   $ 157,243,550  

 

 

 
Shares    

Distribution

Rate

  Value  
Investment Company(a) – 0.5%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  836,777     1.638%   $ 836,777  
  (Cost $836,777)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.8%  
  (Cost $101,548,055)   $ 158,080,327  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 0.2%
    259,742  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 158,340,069  

 

 

 

 

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

*

  Non-income producing security.

(a)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

  

Investment Abbreviation:

  

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

  

 

  

 

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


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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2019

 

        Global Real Estate
Securities Fund
    International Real
Estate Securities
Fund
     Real Estate
Securities Fund
 
  Assets:

 

 

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $197,548,925, $72,050,652 and $100,711,278)

  $ 231,349,478     $ 79,120,115      $ 157,243,550  
 

Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (cost $6,122,427, $1,343,186 and $836,777)

    6,122,427       1,343,186        836,777  
 

Cash

    612,525       46,769        657,950  
 

Foreign currencies, at value (cost $326,526, $69,760 and $0)

    326,980       70,118         
 

Receivables:

 

 

Dividends

    829,028       219,780        579,996  
 

Investments sold

    164,082       1,096,611         
 

Foreign tax reclaims

    146,192       236,419         
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    34,997       31,106        37,313  
 

Fund shares sold

          48,074        16,750  
 

Other assets

    41,261       30,538        47,763  
  Total assets     239,626,970       82,242,716        159,420,099  
        
  Liabilities:

 

 

Payables:

      
 

Fund shares redeemed

    702,933       1,855,528        774,304  
 

Management fees

    186,114       65,014        117,603  
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

    6,149       3,235        18,284  
 

Investments purchased

    2,392       125         
 

Due to custodian

          81,061         
 

Accrued expenses

    174,082       187,533        169,839  
  Total liabilities     1,071,670       2,192,496        1,080,030  
        
  Net Assets:

 

 

Paid-in capital

    211,250,067       84,947,856        101,840,173  
 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

    27,305,233       (4,897,636      56,499,896  
    NET ASSETS   $ 238,555,300     $ 80,050,220      $ 158,340,069  
   

Net Assets:

        
   

Class A

  $ 53,646     $ 2,888,075      $ 27,488,287  
   

Class C

    65,747       157,997        2,614,882  
   

Institutional

    2,131,002       6,937,700        30,068,525  
   

Service

                 1,608,016  
   

Investor

    33,751       116,959        4,531,652  
   

Class P

    43,099,216       69,936,995        89,616,046  
   

Class R

    33,028              1,439,957  
   

Class R6

    193,138,910       12,494        972,704  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 238,555,300     $ 80,050,220      $ 158,340,069  
   

Shares outstanding $0.001 par value (unlimited shares authorized):

        
   

Class A

    4,814       433,379        2,071,080  
   

Class C

    5,930       23,498        209,211  
   

Institutional

    191,381       1,079,086        2,174,568  
   

Service

                 119,977  
   

Investor

    3,037       17,715        337,542  
   

Class P

    3,881,055       10,903,221        6,485,108  
   

Class R

    2,974              109,984  
   

Class R6

    17,380,363       1,944        70,346  
   

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

        
   

Class A

    $11.14       $6.66        $13.27  
   

Class C

    11.09       6.72        12.50  
   

Institutional

    11.13       6.43        13.83  
   

Service

                 13.40  
   

Investor

    11.11       6.60        13.43  
   

Class P

    11.11       6.41        13.82  
   

Class R

    11.10 (b)             13.09  
   

Class R6

    11.11       6.43        13.83  

 

  (a)   Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares of the Global Real Estate Securities, International Real Estate Securities and Real Estate Securities Funds is $11.79, $7.05 and $14.04, respectively. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current NAV or the original purchase price of the shares.
  (b)   Net asset value may not recalculate due to rounding of fractional shares.

 

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


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Statements of Operations

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019

 

        Global Real Estate
Securities Fund
     International Real
Estate Securities
Fund
     Real Estate
Securities Fund
 
  Investment income:

 

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $383,230, $296,266 and $0)

  $ 7,251,924      $ 2,601,246      $ 4,666,266  
 

Dividends — affiliated issuers

    88,517        28,226        40,783  
 

Securities lending income — affiliated issuer

    19,838                
  Total investment income     7,360,279        2,629,472        4,707,049  
         
  Expenses:

 

 

Management fees

    2,379,580        811,044        1,463,739  
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    129,737        112,249        105,020  
 

Professional fees

    117,129        109,057        111,049  
 

Registration fees

    107,325        98,344        128,342  
 

Transfer Agency fees(a)

    77,779        31,237        114,181  
 

Printing and mailing costs

    48,091        34,756        45,154  
 

Shareholder meeting expense

    4,936        6,116        9,030  
 

Trustee fees

    16,237        15,973        16,098  
 

Distribution and Service fees(a)

    1,790        9,539        113,036  
 

Service share fees — Service and Shareholder Administration Plan

                  8,570  
 

Other

    34,919        67,184        51,715  
  Total expenses     2,917,523        1,295,499        2,165,934  
 

Less — expense reductions

    (450,108      (439,280      (457,315
  Net expenses     2,467,415        856,219        1,708,619  
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME     4,892,864        1,773,253        2,998,430  
         
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

       
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    10,705,119        2,203,917        18,350,551  
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                  85,428  
 

Foreign currency transactions

    9,228        (5,074      (3,151
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

       
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    42,535,847        12,855,197        17,001,426  
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

                  (4,571
 

Foreign currency translation

    5,380        5,342         
  Net realized and unrealized gain     53,255,574        15,059,382        35,429,683  
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 58,148,438      $ 16,832,635      $ 38,428,113  

 

  (a)   Class specific Distribution and/or Service, and Transfer Agency fees were as follows:

 

     Distribution and/or Service Fees      Transfer Agency Fees  

Fund

  

Class A

    

Class C

    

Class R

    

Class A

    

Class C

    

Institutional

    

Service

    

Investor

    

Class P

    

Class R

    

Class R6

 

Global Real Estate Securities

   $ 1,078      $ 556      $ 156      $ 770      $ 97      $ 829        N/A      $ 56      $ 12,544      $ 54      $ 63,429  

International Real Estate Securities

     7,672        1,867        N/A        5,375        328        2,958        N/A        193        22,362        N/A        21  

Real Estate Securities

     71,599        32,583        8,854        50,117        5,716        12,472      $ 686        13,965        27,887        3,102        236  

 

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


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

        Global Real Estate Securities Fund           International Real Estate Securities Fund  
        For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
          For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
  From operations:

 

 

Net investment income

  $ 4,892,864     $ 7,694,004       $ 1,773,253     $ 2,589,738  
 

Net realized gain (loss)

    10,714,347       (513,957       2,198,843       1,093,599  
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    42,541,227       (24,402,772             12,860,539       (10,549,283
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     58,148,438       (17,222,725             16,832,635       (6,865,946
           
  Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

From distributable earnings:

         
 

Class A Shares

    (8,437     (21,735       (183,401     (72,733
 

Class C Shares

    (4,483     (315       (8,170     (4,862
 

Institutional Shares

    (167,237     (114,092       (468,447     (227,990
 

Investor Shares

    (2,592     (609       (7,508     (2,509
 

Class P Shares(a)

    (3,426,805     (359,656       (4,954,363     (2,124,941
 

Class R Shares

    (2,388     (459              
 

Class R6 Shares

    (15,480,001     (6,882,760       (1,403     (11,771
 

Return of capital

         
 

Class A Shares

          (6,159              
 

Class C Shares

          (145              
 

Institutional Shares

          (36,030              
 

Investor Shares

          (148              
 

Class P Shares(a)

          (79,238              
 

Class R Shares

          (147              
 

Class R6 Shares

          (1,558,561                    
  Total distributions to shareholders     (19,091,943     (9,060,054             (5,623,292     (2,444,806
           
  From share transactions:

 

 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    16,341,265       388,120,447         3,018,061       117,088,263  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    19,091,244       9,059,523         5,620,083       2,441,899  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (137,841,618     (409,399,836             (35,565,954     (137,525,695
  Net decrease in net assets resulting from share transactions     (102,409,109     (12,219,866             (26,927,810     (17,995,533
  TOTAL DECREASE     (63,352,614     (38,502,645             (15,718,467     (27,306,285
           
  Net Assets:

 

 

Beginning of year

    301,907,914       340,410,559               95,768,687       123,074,972  
 

End of year

  $ 238,555,300     $ 301,907,914             $ 80,050,220     $ 95,768,687  

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

        Real Estate Securities Fund  
        For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
  From operations:

 

 

Net investment income

  $ 2,998,430      $ 4,751,873  
 

Net realized gain

    18,432,828        24,114,327  
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    16,996,855        (38,901,542
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     38,428,113        (10,035,342
      
  Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

From distributable earnings:

    
 

Class A Shares

    (4,434,753      (4,351,150
 

Class C Shares

    (465,177      (645,744
 

Institutional Shares

    (4,792,454      (6,004,021
 

Service Shares

    (276,914      (233,397
 

Investor Shares

    (820,674      (1,352,024
 

Class P Shares(a)

    (14,663,341      (15,469,785
 

Class R Shares

    (241,139      (288,384
 

Class R6 Shares

    (149,539      (130,756
  Total distributions to shareholders     (25,843,991      (28,475,261
      
  From share transactions:

 

 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    16,358,201        173,737,317  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    25,157,239        27,655,532  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (58,110,627      (273,708,249
  Net decrease in net assets resulting from share transactions     (16,595,187      (72,315,400
  TOTAL DECREASE     (4,011,065      (110,826,003
      
  Net Assets:

 

 

Beginning of year

    162,351,134        273,177,137  
 

End of year

  $ 158,340,069      $ 162,351,134  

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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Financial Highlights

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     August 31, 2015*
to
December 31, 2015
 
        2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.79     $ 10.64     $ 10.05     $ 10.44     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.17       0.19       0.21       0.17       0.05  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.01       (0.79     0.63       (0.08     0.52  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.18       (0.60     0.84       0.09       0.57  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.53     (0.20     (0.25     (0.29     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.30           (b)      (0.17     (0.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.05           (0.02      
 

Total distributions

    (0.83     (0.25     (0.25     (0.48     (0.13
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.14     $ 9.79     $ 10.64     $ 10.05     $ 10.44  
  Total return(c)     22.47     (5.77 )%      8.50     0.82     5.71
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 54     $ 905     $ 1,768     $ 32     $ 26  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.36     1.37     1.39     1.44     1.40 %(d) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.52     1.52     1.59     4.34     15.24 %(d) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.55     1.85     2.03     1.57     1.43 %(d) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    42     67     58     60     14

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. 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.


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     August 31, 2015*
to
December 31, 2015
 
        2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.79     $ 10.64     $ 10.04     $ 10.43     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.11       0.12       0.12       0.10       0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.98       (0.80     0.65       (0.09     0.52  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.09       (0.68     0.77       0.01       0.54  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.49     (0.12     (0.17     (0.21     (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.30           (b)      (0.17     (0.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.05           (0.02      
 

Total distributions

    (0.79     (0.17     (0.17     (0.40     (0.11
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.09     $ 9.79     $ 10.64     $ 10.04     $ 10.43  
  Total return(c)     21.60     (6.45 )%      7.72     0.11     5.41
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 66     $ 27     $ 28     $ 36     $ 26  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.11     2.12     2.15     2.15     2.15 %(d) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.29     2.27     2.79     5.31     16.01 %(d) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.96     1.20     1.15     0.93     0.68 %(d) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    42     67     58     60     14

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     August 31, 2015*
to
December 31, 2015
 
        2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.82     $ 10.66     $ 10.06     $ 10.44     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.22       (0.03     0.24       0.24       0.06  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.00       (0.54     0.65       (0.10     0.52  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.22       (0.57     0.89       0.14       0.58  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.61     (0.22     (0.29     (0.32     (0.13
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.30           (b)      (0.17     (0.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.05           (0.03      
 

Total distributions

    (0.91     (0.27     (0.29     (0.52     (0.14
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.13     $ 9.82     $ 10.66     $ 10.06     $ 10.44  
  Total return(c)     22.91     (5.41 )%      8.96     1.30     5.81
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 2,131     $ 1,855     $ 338,527     $ 27,663     $ 3,043  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.97     1.00     1.00     1.00     1.00 %(d) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.15     1.18     1.24     2.82     14.86 %(d) 
 

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

    1.98     (0.26 )%      2.31     2.23     1.83 %(d) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    42     67     58     60     14

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Year Ended December 31,     August 31, 2015*
to
December 31, 2015
 
        2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.80     $ 10.65     $ 10.05     $ 10.44     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.21       0.23       0.22       0.20       0.06  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.00       (0.81     0.65       (0.09     0.51  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.21       (0.58     0.87       0.11       0.57  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.60     (0.22     (0.27     (0.31     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.30           (c)      (0.17     (0.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.05           (0.02      
 

Total distributions

    (0.90     (0.27     (0.27     (0.50     (0.13
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.11     $ 9.80     $ 10.65     $ 10.05     $ 10.44  
  Total return(d)     22.79     (5.50 )%      8.80     1.05     5.78
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 34     $ 27     $ 29     $ 27     $ 26  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.11     1.12     1.15     1.15     1.15 %(e) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.29     1.27     1.75     4.22     15.02 %(e) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.85     2.20     2.13     1.85     1.68 %(e) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(f)

    42     67     58     60     14

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Annualized.
  (f)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global
Real Estate Securities Fund
 
        Class P Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 17, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.80     $ 10.30  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.22       0.23  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.01       (0.50
 

Total from investment operations

    2.23       (0.27
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.62     (0.18
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.30      
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.05
 

Total distributions

    (0.92     (0.23
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.11     $ 9.80  
  Total return(b)     22.98     (2.69 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 43,099     $ 39,405  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.96     0.96 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.14     1.11 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.98     3.15 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    42     67

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     August 31, 2015*
to
December 31, 2015
 
        2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.80     $ 10.65     $ 10.05     $ 10.44     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.15       0.18       0.17       0.14       0.04  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.99       (0.81     0.65       (0.08     0.52  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.14       (0.63     0.82       0.06       0.56  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.54     (0.17     (0.22     (0.26     (0.11
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.30           (b)      (0.17     (0.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.05           (0.02      
 

Total distributions

    (0.84     (0.22     (0.22     (0.45     (0.12
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.10     $ 9.80     $ 10.65     $ 10.05     $ 10.44  
  Total return(c)     22.10     (5.97 )%      8.26     0.57     5.65
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 33     $ 27     $ 29     $ 27     $ 26  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.61     1.62     1.65     1.65     1.65 %(d) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.79     1.77     2.25     4.73     15.51 %(d) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.35     1.70     1.63     1.35     1.18 %(d) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    42     67     58     60     14

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     August 31, 2015*
to
December 31, 2015
 
        2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.80     $ 10.66     $ 10.06     $ 10.44     $ 10.00  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.21       0.29       0.24       0.21       0.06  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.01       (0.86     0.65       (0.07     0.52  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.22       (0.57     0.89       0.14       0.58  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.61     (0.24     (0.29     (0.33     (0.13
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.30           (b)      (0.17     (0.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

          (0.05           (0.02      
 

Total distributions

    (0.91     (0.29     (0.29     (0.52     (0.14
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 11.11     $ 9.80     $ 10.66     $ 10.06     $ 10.44  
  Total return(c)     22.97     (5.44 )%      8.97     1.31     5.82
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 193,139     $ 259,662     $ 29     $ 27     $ 26  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.96     0.97     0.99     0.98     0.97 %(d) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.14     1.11     1.59     4.05     14.85 %(d) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.90     2.76     2.29     2.02     1.85 %(d) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    42     67     58     60     14

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 5.90     $ 6.48     $ 5.73     $ 6.09     $ 6.38  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.11       0.13       0.12       0.12       0.10  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.08       (0.59     0.89       (0.23     (0.24
 

Total from investment operations

    1.19       (0.46     1.01       (0.11     (0.14
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.43     (0.12     (0.26     (0.25     (0.15
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.66     $ 5.90     $ 6.48     $ 5.73     $ 6.09  
  Total return(b)     20.38     (7.19 )%      17.89     (1.84 )%      (2.25 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 2,888     $ 3,081     $ 4,377     $ 5,400     $ 7,702  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.38     1.38     1.39     1.39     1.41
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.89     1.76     1.70     1.62     1.62
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.72     2.04     2.02     1.90     1.50
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    30     43     38     41     45

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 5.94     $ 6.50     $ 5.73     $ 6.09     $ 6.38  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.07       0.09       0.08       0.07       0.05  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.07       (0.60     0.90       (0.23     (0.24
 

Total from investment operations

    1.14       (0.51     0.98       (0.16     (0.19
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.36     (0.05     (0.21     (0.20     (0.10
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.72     $ 5.94     $ 6.50     $ 5.73     $ 6.09  
  Total return(b)     19.38     (7.89 )%      17.23     (2.65 )%      (3.03 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 158     $ 231     $ 810     $ 1,148     $ 1,622  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.13     2.13     2.14     2.14     2.16
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.64     2.49     2.44     2.37     2.37
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.99     1.38     1.26     1.12     0.76
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    30     43     38     41     45

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 5.71     $ 6.26     $ 5.54     $ 5.91     $ 6.19  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.13       0.18       0.14       0.14       0.12  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.05       (0.60     0.87       (0.24     (0.22
 

Total from investment operations

    1.18       (0.42     1.01       (0.10     (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.46     (0.13     (0.29     (0.27     (0.18
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.43     $ 5.71     $ 6.26     $ 5.54     $ 5.91  
  Total return(b)     20.86     (6.72 )%      18.45     (1.63 )%      (1.73 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 6,938     $ 10,138     $ 117,768     $ 297,473     $ 333,601  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.99     0.99     0.99     0.99     1.01
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.50     1.35     1.28     1.22     1.22
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.97     2.90     2.44     2.28     1.92
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    30     43     38     41     45

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 5.85     $ 6.43     $ 5.68     $ 6.04     $ 6.33  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.13       0.14       0.16       0.12       0.11  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.07       (0.58     0.87       (0.22     (0.24
 

Total from investment operations

    1.20       (0.44     1.03       (0.10     (0.13
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.45     (0.14     (0.28     (0.26     (0.16
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 6.60     $ 5.85     $ 6.43     $ 5.68     $ 6.04  
  Total return(c)     20.71     (7.00 )%      18.29     (1.57 )%      (2.04 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 117     $ 103     $ 109     $ 107     $ 88  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.13     1.13     1.14     1.14     1.17
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.65     1.52     1.45     1.37     1.37
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.94     2.24     2.54     2.05     1.64
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    30     43     38     41     45

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International
Real Estate Securities Fund
 
        Class P Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 17, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 5.70     $ 6.38  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.13       0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.04       (0.61
 

Total from investment operations

    1.17       (0.53
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.46     (0.15
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 6.41     $ 5.70  
  Total return(b)     20.72     (8.45 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 69,937     $ 82,014  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.98     0.98 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.50     1.39 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.10     1.85 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    30     43

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     July 31, 2015*
to
December 31, 2015
 
        2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 5.70     $ 6.26     $ 5.54     $ 5.91     $ 6.33  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.11       0.24       0.14       0.13       0.05  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.08       (0.65     0.87       (0.23     (0.37
 

Total from investment operations

    1.19       (0.41     1.01       (0.10     (0.32
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.46     (0.15     (0.29     (0.27     (0.10
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 6.43     $ 5.70     $ 6.26     $ 5.54     $ 5.91  
  Total return(b)     21.05     (6.71 )%      18.48     (1.61 )%      (5.03 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 12     $ 202     $ 11     $ 9     $ 9  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.98     0.98     0.99     1.02     0.99 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.47     1.29     1.29     1.18     1.15 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.81     3.86     2.41     2.26     1.91 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    30     43     38     41     45

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.61     $ 15.53     $ 18.40     $ 19.59     $ 19.83  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.22       0.28       0.30       0.33       0.29  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.92       (0.94     0.06       0.71       0.30  
 

Total from investment operations

    3.14       (0.66     0.36       1.04       0.59  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.22     (0.37     (0.29     (0.32     (0.31
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (2.26     (1.89     (2.94     (1.91     (0.52
 

Total distributions

    (2.48     (2.26     (3.23     (2.23     (0.83
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.27     $ 12.61     $ 15.53     $ 18.40     $ 19.59  
  Total return(b)     25.49     (5.39 )%      2.11     5.38     3.14
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 27,488     $ 26,002     $ 38,120     $ 54,869     $ 57,936  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.30     1.30     1.31     1.31     1.26
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.57     1.50     1.54     1.52     1.51
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.51     1.88     1.65     1.62     1.44
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    37     43     35     31     41

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.99     $ 14.88     $ 17.79     $ 19.03     $ 19.32  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.10       0.12       0.16       0.18       0.14  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.78       (0.85     0.06       0.68       0.30  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.88       (0.73     0.22       0.86       0.44  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.11     (0.27     (0.19     (0.19     (0.21
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (2.26     (1.89     (2.94     (1.91     (0.52
 

Total distributions

    (2.37     (2.16     (3.13     (2.10     (0.73
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 12.50     $ 11.99     $ 14.88     $ 17.79     $ 19.03  
  Total return(b)     24.62     (6.12 )%      1.38     4.56     2.39
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 2,615     $ 3,568     $ 12,421     $ 15,578     $ 15,056  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.05     2.05     2.06     2.06     2.01
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.32     2.25     2.29     2.27     2.26
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.69     0.83     0.92     0.91     0.73
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    37     43     35     31     41

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 13.05     $ 15.98     $ 18.81     $ 19.97     $ 20.18  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.28       0.23       0.37       0.41       0.38  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.03       (0.86     0.08       0.74       0.30  
 

Total from investment operations

    3.31       (0.63     0.45       1.15       0.68  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.27     (0.41     (0.34     (0.40     (0.37
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (2.26     (1.89     (2.94     (1.91     (0.52
 

Total distributions

    (2.53     (2.30     (3.28     (2.31     (0.89
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.83     $ 13.05     $ 15.98     $ 18.81     $ 19.97  
  Total return(b)     26.01     (5.04 )%      2.58     5.81     3.56
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 30,069     $ 31,337     $ 206,095     $ 397,211     $ 463,105  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.92     0.91     0.91     0.91     0.86
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.19     1.12     1.14     1.12     1.11
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.86     1.50     1.98     2.03     1.88
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    37     43     35     31     41

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Service Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.71     $ 15.65     $ 18.52     $ 19.71     $ 19.94  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.21       0.26       0.29       0.31       0.27  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.94       (0.95     0.06       0.72       0.32  
 

Total from investment operations

    3.15       (0.69     0.35       1.03       0.59  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.20     (0.36     (0.28     (0.31     (0.30
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (2.26     (1.89     (2.94     (1.91     (0.52
 

Total distributions

    (2.46     (2.25     (3.22     (2.22     (0.82
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.40     $ 12.71     $ 15.65     $ 18.52     $ 19.71  
  Total return(b)     25.40     (5.56 )%      2.07     5.20     3.09
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 1,608     $ 1,429     $ 2,446     $ 2,951     $ 2,744  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.42     1.41     1.41     1.41     1.36
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.69     1.61     1.64     1.62     1.61
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.43     1.73     1.60     1.55     1.35
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    37     43     35     31     41

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.73     $ 15.65     $ 18.50     $ 19.68     $ 19.90  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.24       0.31       0.36       0.39       0.35  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.97       (0.94     0.06       0.71       0.30  
 

Total from investment operations

    3.21       (0.63     0.42       1.10       0.65  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.25     (0.40     (0.33     (0.37     (0.35
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (2.26     (1.89     (2.94     (1.91     (0.52
 

Total distributions

    (2.51     (2.29     (3.27     (2.28     (0.87
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.43     $ 12.73     $ 15.65     $ 18.50     $ 19.68  
  Total return(c)     25.84     (5.18 )%      2.42     5.65     3.44
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 4,532     $ 7,969     $ 10,776     $ 8,467     $ 7,283  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.05     1.05     1.06     1.06     1.01
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.32     1.25     1.29     1.27     1.26
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.64     2.10     1.99     1.92     1.77
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    37     43     35     31     41

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 17, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 13.04     $ 14.90  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.29       0.39  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.02       (0.01
 

Total from investment operations

    3.31       0.38  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.27     (0.35
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (2.26     (1.89
 

Total distributions

    (2.53     (2.24
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.82     $ 13.04  
  Total return(b)     26.04     1.36
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 89,616     $ 89,479  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.91     0.90 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.18     1.07 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.90     3.56 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    37     43

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 12.47     $ 15.39     $ 18.27     $ 19.47     $ 19.73  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.18       0.24       0.26       0.29       0.27  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.88       (0.93     0.05       0.70       0.27  
 

Total from investment operations

    3.06       (0.69     0.31       0.99       0.54  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.18     (0.34     (0.25     (0.28     (0.28
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (2.26     (1.89     (2.94     (1.91     (0.52
 

Total distributions

    (2.44     (2.23     (3.19     (2.19     (0.80
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.09     $ 12.47     $ 15.39     $ 18.27     $ 19.47  
  Total return(b)     25.14     (5.62 )%      1.92     5.08     2.89
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 1,440     $ 1,770     $ 3,092     $ 4,156     $ 3,149  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.55     1.55     1.56     1.56     1.50
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.82     1.75     1.79     1.77     1.77
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.22     1.60     1.45     1.44     1.38
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    37     43     35     31     41

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     July 31, 2015*
to
December 31, 2015
 
        2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 13.05     $ 15.98     $ 18.81     $ 19.98     $ 19.93  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.30       0.16       0.41       0.46       0.22  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.01       (0.79     0.05       0.68       0.48  
 

Total from investment operations

    3.31       (0.63     0.46       1.14       0.70  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.27     (0.41     (0.35     (0.40     (0.13
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (2.26     (1.89     (2.94     (1.91     (0.52
 

Total distributions

    (2.53     (2.30     (3.29     (2.31     (0.65
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.83     $ 13.05     $ 15.98     $ 18.81     $ 19.98  
  Total return(b)     26.02     (5.03 )%      2.60     5.77     3.64
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 973     $ 797     $ 227     $ 42     $ 10  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.90     0.90     0.90     0.90     0.91 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.18     1.08     1.14     1.09     1.07 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.98     1.02     2.23     2.25     2.65 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    37     43     35     31     41

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


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Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2019

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

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

 

Fund      Share Classes Offered    Diversified/
Non-diversified

Global Real Estate Securities

    

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

   Diversified

International Real Estate Securities

    

A, C, Institutional, Investor, P and R6

   Non-diversified

Real Estate Securities

    

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

   Non-diversified

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

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

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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

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

B.  Investment Income and Investments — Investment income includes interest income, dividend income, and securities lending income, if any. Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recognized on ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, as soon as such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost. Investment transactions are recorded on the following business day for daily net asset value (“NAV”) calculations. Investment income is recorded net of any foreign withholding taxes, less any amounts reclaimable. The Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and is payable upon sale of such investments. Distributions received from the Funds’ investments in United States (“U.S.”) real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) may be characterized as ordinary income, net capital gain and/or a return of capital. A return of capital is recorded by the Funds as a reduction to the cost basis of the REIT.

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

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

D.  Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, each Fund is not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gains distributions, if any, are declared and paid according to the following schedule:

 

Fund         Income Distributions
Declared/Paid
   Capital Gains Distributions
Declared/Paid

Global Real Estate Securities and Real Estate Securities

       Quarterly    Annually

International Real Estate Securities

       Semi-Annually    Annually

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

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

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

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

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

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

Equity Securities — Equity securities traded on a U.S. securities exchange or the NASDAQ system, or those located on certain foreign exchanges, including but not limited to the Americas, are valued daily at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded. If there is no sale or official closing price or such price is believed by GSAM to not represent fair value, equity securities may be valued at the closing bid price for long positions and at the closing ask price for short positions. 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.

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

Money Market Funds — Investments in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (“Underlying Fund”) are valued at the NAV per share of the Institutional Share class on the day of valuation. These investments are generally classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. For information regarding the Underlying Fund’s accounting policies and investment holdings, please see the Underlying Fund’s shareholder report.

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

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

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

 

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December 31, 2019

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

A forward foreign currency exchange contract is a forward contract in which a Fund agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of one currency for another, at a pre-determined price at a future date. All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable forward rate. Non-deliverable forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled with the counterparty in cash without the delivery of foreign currency.

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

C.  Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Funds’ investments classified in the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2019:

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Asia

   $        $ 51,501,018        $         —  

Australia and Oceania

              10,371,156           

Europe

              44,140,725           

North America

     125,336,579                    

Investment Company

     6,122,427                    

Total

   $ 131,459,006        $ 106,012,899        $  
INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Asia

   $        $ 35,578,076        $  

Australia and Oceania

              6,554,051           

Europe

              31,695,224           

North America

     5,292,764                    

Investment Company

     1,343,186                    

Total

   $ 6,635,950        $ 73,827,351        $  

 

(a)   Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of NAV. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile. The Funds utilize fair value model prices provided by an independent third party (fair value) service for certain international equity securities, resulting in a Level 2 classification.

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

REAL ESTATE SECURITIES             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Europe

   $ 2,038,594        $         —        $  

North America

     155,204,956                    

Investment Company

     836,777                    

Total

   $ 158,080,327        $        $         —  

 

(a)   Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of NAV. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile. The Funds utilize fair value model prices provided by an independent third party (fair value) service for certain international equity securities, resulting in a Level 2 classification.

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

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES

The following table sets forth, by certain risk types, the Fund’s gains (losses) related to derivatives and their indicative volumes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. These gains (losses) should be considered in the context that these derivative contracts may have been executed to create investment opportunities and/or economically hedge certain investments, and accordingly, certain gains (losses) on such derivative contracts may offset certain (losses) gains attributable to investments. These gains (losses) are included in “Net realized gain (loss)” or “Net change in unrealized gain (loss)” on the Statement of Operations:

Real Estate Securities  
Risk    Statements of Operations    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Average
Number of
Contracts(a)
 
Currency    Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency exchange contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts    $ 85,428      $ (4,571     1  

 

(a)   Average number of contracts is based on the average of month end balances for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

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

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, contractual and effective net management fees with GSAM were at the following rates:

 

         Contractual Management Rate     Effective
Rate
     Effective Net
Management
Rate
^
 
Fund        

First

$1 billion

     Next
$1 billion
     Next
$3 billion
     Next
$3 billion
     Over
$8 billion
 

Global Real Estate Securities

         0.93      0.84      0.80      0.78      0.76     0.93      0.93

International Real Estate Securities

         0.95        0.95        0.86        0.81        0.80       0.95        0.95  

Real Estate Securities

         0.87        0.78        0.74        0.73        0.71       0.87        0.87  

 

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

The Global Real Estate Securities, International Real Estate Securities and Real Estate Securities Funds invest in Institutional Shares of the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, which is an affiliated Underlying Fund. GSAM has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee payable by the Funds in an amount equal to the management fee it earns as an investment adviser to the affiliated Underlying Fund in which the Funds invest, except those management fees it earns from the Funds’ investments of cash collateral received in connection with securities lending transactions in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, GSAM waived $6,909, $2,154 and $3,269 of the Global Real Estate Securities , International Real Estate Securities and Real Estate Securities Funds management fees, respectively.

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

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

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

 

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

Distribution and/or Service Plans

     0.25      0.75      0.50      0.25

 

*   With respect to Class A and Class R Shares, the Distributor at its discretion may use compensation for distribution services paid under the Distribution and/or Service 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 December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs retained the following amounts:

 

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

International Real Estate Securities

       $ 10        $ 6  

Real Estate Securities

         2,346          6  

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

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

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: 0.17% 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 P and Class R6 Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional and Service Shares. Prior to July 1, 2019, the annual rates were as follows: 0.18% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares.

F.  Other Expense Agreements and Affiliated Transactions — GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Funds (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees and shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of each Fund. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Funds are not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. The Other Expense limitation as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets for each Fund is 0.004%. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2020, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees. In addition, the Funds have entered into certain offset arrangements with the custodian and the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Funds’ expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows:

 

Fund         Management
Fee Waiver
      

Other

Expense
Reimbursement

       Custody Fee
Credits
       Total
Expense
Reductions
 

Global Real Estate Securities

       $ 6,909        $ 443,199        $        $ 450,108  

International Real Estate Securities

         2,154          434,146          2,980          439,280  

Real Estate Securities

         3,269          450,647          3,399          457,315  

G.  Line of Credit Facility — As of December 31, 2019, the Funds participated in a $580,000,000 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 December 31, 2019, the Funds did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 30, 2019 the facility was $770,000,000.

H.  Other Transactions with Affiliates — For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs earned $9 and $17 in brokerage commissions from portfolio transactions on behalf of the Global Real Estate Securities and Real Estate Securities Funds, respectively.

The following table provides information about the Funds’ investment in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019:

 

Fund  

Beginning

Value as of
December 31, 2018

    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Ending
Value as of
December 31, 2019
    Shares as of
December 31, 2019
   

Dividend Income
from Affiliated
Investment

Company

 

Global Real Estate Securities

  $ 19,490,688     $ 82,924,318     $ (96,292,579   $ 6,122,427       6,122,427     $ 88,517  

International Real Estate Securities

    2,155,823       28,017,978       (28,830,615     1,343,186       1,343,186       28,226  

Real Estate Securities

          34,567,900       (33,731,123     836,777       836,777       40,783  

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

As of December 31, 2019, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was the beneficial owner of the following Funds:

 

     Percent of Share Class owned by Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.  
Fund    Class A      Class C      Institutional      Investor      Class R      Class R6  

Global Real Estate Securities

     62      49      97      100      100     

International Real Estate Securities

            8               9               100  

As of December 31, 2019, the following Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds and Global Tax-Aware Equity Portfolios were beneficial owners of 5% or more of total outstanding shares of the following Fund:

 

Fund         Goldman Sachs
Dynamic Global
Equity Fund
    Goldman Sachs
Enhanced Dividend
Global Equity Portfolio
    Goldman Sachs
Growth and Income
Strategy Portfolio
    Goldman Sachs
Growth Strategy
Portfolio
    Goldman Sachs
Satellite Strategies
Portfolio
   

Goldman Sachs
Tax-Advantaged
Global Equity

Portfolio

 

Global Real Estate Securities

         5     6     7     6     24     28

 

6. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, were as follows:

 

Fund         Purchases        Sales  

Global Real Estate Securities

       $ 104,308,140        $ 212,787,937  

International Real Estate Securities

         24,848,953          53,030,718  

Real Estate Securities

         60,939,578          99,215,824  

 

7. SECURITIES LENDING

Pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the terms and conditions contained therein, the Global Real Estate Securities Fund may lend its securities through a securities lending agent, Goldman Sachs Agency Lending (“GSAL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, to certain qualified borrowers including Goldman Sachs and affiliates. In accordance with the Fund’s securities lending procedures, the Fund receives cash collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund, at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Fund may experience delay in the recovery of its securities or incur a loss should the borrower of the securities breach its agreement with the Fund or become insolvent at a time when the collateral is insufficient to cover the cost of repurchasing securities on loan. Dividend income received from securities on loan may not be subject to withholding taxes and therefore withholding taxes paid may differ from the amounts listed in the Statements of Operations. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and as such 1) the remaining contractual maturities of the outstanding securities lending transactions are considered to be overnight and continuous and 2) the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

The Global Real Estate Securities Fund invests the cash collateral received in connection with securities lending transactions in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (“Government Money Market Fund”), an affiliated series of the Goldman Sachs Trust. The Government Money Market Fund is registered under the Act as an open end investment company, is subject to Rule 2a-7 under the Act, and is managed by GSAM, for which GSAM may receive a management fee of up to 0.16% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Government Money Market Fund.

 

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7. SECURITIES LENDING (continued)

 

In the event of a default by a borrower with respect to any loan, GSAL will exercise any and all remedies provided under the applicable borrower agreement to make the Fund whole. These remedies include purchasing replacement securities by applying the collateral held from the defaulting broker against the purchase cost of the replacement securities. If GSAL is unable to purchase replacement securities, GSAL will indemnify the Fund by paying the Fund an amount equal to the market value of the securities loaned minus the value of cash collateral received from the borrower for the loan, subject to an exclusion for any shortfalls resulting from a loss of value in such cash collateral due to reinvestment risk. The Fund’s master netting agreements with certain borrowers provide the right, in the event of a default (including bankruptcy or insolvency), for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. However, in the event of a default by a borrower, a resolution authority could determine that such rights are not enforceable due to the restrictions or prohibitions against the right of set-off that may be imposed in accordance with a particular jurisdiction’s bankruptcy or insolvency laws. The Fund’s loaned securities were all subject to enforceable Securities Lending Agreements and the value of the collateral was at least equal to the value of the cash received. The amounts of the Fund’s overnight and continuous agreements, which represent the gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions outstanding as of December 31, 2019 are disclosed as “Payable upon return of securities loaned” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, where applicable. The Global Real Estate Fund did not have securities on loan as of December 31, 2019.

Both the Global Real Estate Securities Fund and GSAL received compensation relating to the lending of the Fund’s securities.

The amounts earned, if any, by the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, are reported under Investment Income on the Statements of Operations.

The table below details securities lending activity with affiliates of Goldman Sachs:

 

         For the Fiscal year ended December 31, 2019        Amount Payable to
Goldman Sachs
Upon Return of
Securities Loaned as of
December 31, 2019
 
Fund         Earnings of GSAL
Relating to
Securities
Loaned
       Amount Received
by the Fund
from Lending to
Goldman Sachs
 

Global Real Estate Securities

       $ 2,204        $ 529        $  

The following table provides information about the Funds’ investment in the Government Money Market Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019:

 

Fund        

Beginning

Value as of
December 31, 2018

       Purchases
at Cost
       Proceeds
from Sales
      

Ending

Value as of
December 31, 2019

 

Global Real Estate Securities

       $        $ 19,927,104        $ (19,927,104      $  

 

8. TAX INFORMATION

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 was as follows:

 

      Global Real
Estate Securities
       International
Real Estate
Securities
       Real Estate
Securities
 

Distributions paid from:

            

Ordinary income

   $ 14,498,089        $ 5,623,292        $ 3,413,936  

Net long-term capital gains

     4,593,854                   22,430,055  

Total taxable distributions

   $ 19,091,943        $ 5,623,292        $ 25,843,991  

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

8. TAX INFORMATION (continued)

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 was as follows:

 

      Global Real
Estate Securities
       International
Real Estate
Securities
       Real Estate
Securities
 

Distributions paid from:

            

Ordinary income

   $ 7,379,626        $ 2,444,806        $ 4,896,608  

Net long-term capital gains

                       23,578,653  

Return of capital distribution

     1,680,428                    

Total taxable distributions

   $ 9,060,054        $ 2,444,806        $ 28,475,261  

As of December 31, 2019, the components of accumulated earnings (losses) on a tax-basis were as follows:

 

      Global Real
Estate Securities
       International
Real Estate
Securities
       Real Estate
Securities
 

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 265,614        $ 54,677        $ 413,749  

Undistributed long-term capital gains

     205,663                   466,316  

Total undistributed earnings

   $ 471,277        $ 54,677        $ 880,065  

Capital loss carryforwards:(1)

            

Perpetual Long-term

            $ (9,118,594         

Timing differences (Real Estate Investment Trusts and Qualified Late Year Loss Deferral)

     (603,519        (543,286        161,349  

Unrealized gains — net

     27,437,475          4,709,567          55,458,482  

Total accumulated gains (losses) — net

   $ 27,305,233        $ (4,897,636      $ 56,499,896  

 

(1)   The Global Real Estate Securities and International Real Estate Securities Fund utilized $489,882 and $641,513, respectively, of capital losses in the current year.

As of December 31, 2019, the Funds’ aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

      Global Real
Estate Securities
       International
Real Estate
Securities
       Real Estate
Securities
 

Tax cost

   $ 210,036,377        $ 75,764,552        $ 102,621,845  

Gross unrealized gain

     30,172,047          8,339,394          56,055,441  

Gross unrealized loss

     (2,734,572        (3,629,827        (596,959

Net unrealized gain

   $ 27,437,475        $ 4,709,567        $ 55,458,482  

The difference between GAAP-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) is attributable primarily to wash sales, net mark to market gains/(losses) on foreign currency contracts and differences related to the tax treatment of underlying fund investments, partnership investments and passive foreign investment companies.

The Global Real Estate Securities Fund reclassified $67,839 from distributable earnings to paid in capital to for the year ending December 31, 2019. In order to present certain components of the Fund’s capital accounts on a tax-basis, certain reclassifications have been recorded to the Fund’s accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the net asset value of the Fund and result primarily from differences in the tax treatment of return of capital distributions.

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

 

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9. OTHER RISKS

 

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

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

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

Foreign Custody Risk — If a Fund invests in foreign securities, the Fund may hold such securities and cash with foreign banks, agents, and securities depositories appointed by the Fund’s custodian (each a “Foreign Custodian”). Some foreign custodians may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business. In some countries, Foreign Custodians may be subject to little or no regulatory oversight over, or independent evaluation of, their operations. Further, the laws of certain countries may place limitations on a Fund’s ability to recover its assets if a Foreign Custodian enters bankruptcy. Investments in emerging markets may be subject to even greater custody risks than investments in more developed markets. Custody services in emerging market countries are very often undeveloped and may be considerably less well regulated than in more developed countries, and thus may not afford the same level of investor protection as would apply in developed countries.

Geographic Risk — If a Fund focuses its investments in securities of issuers located in a particular country or geographic region, the Fund may be subjected, to a greater extent than if its investments were less focused, to the risks of volatile economic cycles and/or conditions and developments that may be particular to that country or region, such as: adverse securities markets; adverse exchange rates; adverse social, political, regulatory, economic, business, environmental or other developments; or natural disasters.

Industry Concentration Risk — Concentrating Fund investments in a limited number of issuers conducting business in the same industry or group of industries will subject a Fund to a greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business, political, environmental or other developments than if its investments were diversified across different industries.

Investments in Other Investment Companies Risk — As a shareholder of another investment company, a Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any net management fees and other expenses paid by such other investment companies, in addition to the fees and expenses regularly borne by the Fund.

Large Shareholder Transactions Risk — A Fund may experience adverse effects when certain large shareholders, such as other funds, institutional investors (including those trading by use of non-discretionary mathematical formulas), financial intermediaries (who may make investment decisions on behalf of underlying clients and/or include a Fund in their investment model), individuals, accounts and Goldman Sachs affiliates, purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of a Fund. Such large shareholder redemptions, which may occur rapidly or unexpectedly, may cause a Fund to sell portfolio securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, which may negatively impact a Fund’s NAV and liquidity. These transactions may also accelerate the

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

9. OTHER RISKS (continued)

 

realization of taxable income to shareholders if such sales of investments resulted in gains, and may also increase transaction costs. In addition, a large redemption could result in a Fund’s current expenses being allocated over a smaller asset base, leading to an increase in the Fund’s expense ratio. Similarly, large Fund share purchases may adversely affect a Fund’s performance to the extent that the Fund is delayed in investing new cash or otherwise maintains a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

Liquidity Risk — A Fund may make investments that are illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that a Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period or without significant dilution to remaining investors’ interests because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other reasons. To meet redemption requests, a Fund may be forced to sell investments at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions. If a Fund is forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions, such sales may adversely affect the Fund’s NAV and dilute remaining investors’ interests. These risks may be more pronounced in connection with a Fund’s investments in securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. Redemptions by large shareholders may have a negative impact on a Fund’s liquidity.

Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, a Fund trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk). Additionally, a Fund may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

Non-Diversification Risk — The International Real Estate Securities and Real Estate Securities Funds are non-diversified, meaning that they are permitted to invest a larger percentage of their assets in fewer issuers than diversified mutual funds. Thus, a Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting any single issuer held in its portfolio, and may be more susceptible to greater losses because of these developments.

 

10. INDEMNIFICATIONS

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

 

11. OTHER MATTERS

On November 5, 2019, a definitive proxy statement (“proxy”) was filed with the SEC to elect certain Trustees to the Trust. The Funds will bear their respective share of the proxy, shareholder meeting and other related costs and GSAM has agreed to reimburse each Fund to the extent such expenses exceed a specified percentage of the Fund’s net assets.

 

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events after the Statements 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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13. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    Global Real Estate Securities Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    23     $ 261        11,051     $ 110,508  

Reinvestment of distributions

    758       8,437        2,711       27,874  

Shares redeemed

    (88,399     (987,808      (87,523     (895,560
      (87,618     (979,110      (73,761     (757,178
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    2,809       30,000               

Reinvestment of distributions

    405       4,483        45       460  

Shares redeemed

                       5  
      3,214       34,483        45       465  
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    450       5,301        1,222,030       12,873,264  

Reinvestment of distributions

    14,952       166,539        14,648       149,611  

Shares redeemed

    (12,907     (145,191      (32,816,684     (326,905,045
      2,495       26,649        (31,580,006     (313,882,170
Investor Shares         

Reinvestment of distributions

    233       2,592        74       757  

Shares redeemed

                       5  
      233       2,592        74       762  
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

    334,832       3,734,101        4,428,967       45,383,426  

Reinvestment of distributions

    308,494       3,426,805        42,829       438,894  

Shares redeemed

    (784,773     (8,538,896      (449,294     (4,591,608
      (141,447     (1,377,990      4,022,502       41,230,712  
Class R Shares         

Reinvestment of distributions

    215       2,387        59       606  

Shares redeemed

                       5  
      215       2,387        59       611  
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    1,125,142       12,571,602        33,154,492       329,753,249  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,392,686       15,480,001        821,046       8,441,321  

Shares redeemed

    (11,628,948     (128,169,723      (7,486,795     (77,007,638
      (9,111,120     (100,118,120      26,488,743       261,186,932  

NET DECREASE

    (9,334,028   $ (102,409,109      (1,142,344   $ (12,219,866

 

(a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

13. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    International Real Estate Securities Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    17,313     $ 115,284        102,801     $ 658,762  

Reinvestment of distributions

    27,666       181,458        11,578       72,106  

Shares redeemed

    (133,563     (880,310      (267,656     (1,706,515
      (88,584     (583,568      (153,277     (975,647
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    7,654       50,574        1,347       9,031  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,236       8,170        761       4,862  

Shares redeemed

    (24,265     (160,041      (87,925     (563,412
      (15,375     (101,297      (85,817     (549,519
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    8,716       56,319        428,434       2,715,056  

Reinvestment of distributions

    73,914       468,031        37,833       225,710  

Shares redeemed

    (779,156     (4,946,254      (17,488,827     (111,884,808
      (696,526     (4,421,904      (17,022,560     (108,944,042
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    5,647       36,236        13,116       81,200  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,155       7,508        408       2,509  

Shares redeemed

    (6,685     (43,263      (12,924     (78,892
      117       481        600       4,817  
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

    450,105       2,742,148        17,791,513       112,301,001  

Reinvestment of distributions

    783,596       4,953,513        355,249       2,124,941  

Shares redeemed

    (4,727,059     (29,304,679      (3,750,183     (22,161,241
      (3,493,358     (21,609,018      14,396,579       92,264,701  
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    2,984       17,500        211,882       1,323,213  

Reinvestment of distributions

    221       1,403        1,936       11,771  

Shares redeemed

    (36,615     (231,407      (180,233     (1,130,827
      (33,410     (212,504      33,585       204,157  

NET DECREASE

    (4,327,136   $ (26,927,810      (2,830,890   $ (17,995,533

 

(a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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13. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    Real Estate Securities Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    227,288     $ 3,201,254        428,269     $ 6,523,130  

Reinvestment of distributions

    312,466       4,079,245        277,579       3,883,857  

Shares redeemed

    (530,890     (7,780,801      (1,097,552     (16,145,265
      8,864       (500,302      (391,704     (5,738,278
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    28,594       401,009        44,579       636,170  

Reinvestment of distributions

    33,147       405,126        42,238       564,452  

Shares redeemed

    (150,042     (2,062,750      (623,794     (9,023,570
      (88,301     (1,256,615      (536,977     (7,822,948
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    135,002       2,050,337        1,817,851       26,624,360  

Reinvestment of distributions

    350,890       4,783,526        409,345       5,974,354  

Shares redeemed

    (713,201     (10,667,043      (12,723,463     (198,938,100
      (227,309     (3,833,180      (10,496,267     (166,339,386
Service Shares         

Shares sold

    31,027       448,622        30,587       443,406  

Reinvestment of distributions

    11,363       149,446        8,223       116,078  

Shares redeemed

    (34,795     (509,930      (82,746     (1,260,718
      7,595       88,138        (43,936     (701,234
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    247,679       3,565,982        323,155       4,905,020  

Reinvestment of distributions

    61,364       816,930        95,922       1,352,025  

Shares redeemed

    (597,713     (8,946,471      (481,591     (7,130,821
      (288,670     (4,563,559      (62,514     (873,776
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

    398,650       5,847,092        7,730,538       122,203,459  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,076,244       14,663,258        1,069,090       15,469,785  

Shares redeemed

    (1,851,220     (26,694,238      (1,938,194     (28,227,623
      (376,326     (6,183,888      6,861,434       109,445,621  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

    29,969       425,456        61,635       897,688  

Reinvestment of distributions

    11,952       153,893        11,828       164,225  

Shares redeemed

    (73,920     (1,077,467      (132,383     (1,966,764
      (31,999     (498,118      (58,920     (904,851
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    26,237       418,449        750,418       11,504,084  

Reinvestment of distributions

    7,753       105,815        9,014       130,756  

Shares redeemed

    (24,717     (371,927      (712,548     (11,015,388
      9,273       152,337        46,884       619,452  

NET DECREASE

    (986,873   $ (16,595,187      (4,682,000   $ (72,315,400

 

(a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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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 Global Real Estate Securities Fund, Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund, Goldman Sachs International Real Estate Securities Fund and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund (three of the funds constituting Goldman Sachs Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of December 31, 2019, the related statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019, 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 December 31, 2019, 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 December 31, 2019 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 December 31, 2019 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent 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.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 26, 2020

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

 

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Voting Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders (Unaudited)

 

A Special Meeting (the “Meeting”) of the Goldman Sachs Trust (“GST”) was held on January 23, 2020 to consider and act upon the proposals below. The Funds will amortize their respective share of the proxy, shareholder meeting and other related costs and GSAM has agreed to reimburse each Fund to the extent such expenses exceed a specified percentage of the Fund’s net assets.

At the Meeting, Dwight L. Bush, Kathryn A. Cassidy, Joaquin Delgado and Gregory G. Weaver were elected to the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In electing trustees, the Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

 

Proposal 1.

Election of Trustees

   For      Against      Withheld      Broker Non-Votes  

Dwight L. Bush

     94,278,961,728.065        0        349,026,343,365        0  

Kathryn A. Cassidy

     94,310,850,789.164        0        317,137,282.266        0  

Joaquin Delgado

     94,282,646,444.727        0        345,341,626.703        0  

Gregory G. Weaver

     94,306,589,873.348        0        321,398,198.082        0  
           

At the Meeting, the shareholders of the Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights Fund approved a change to the Fund’s sub-classification under the Act from “diversified” to “non-diversified”. The Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

 

Proposal 2.

To approve a change to the Fund’s sub-classification under
the Investment Company Act of 1940 from “diversified” to
“non-diversified” and to eliminate a related fundamental
investment restriction.

   For      Against      Abstained      Broker Non-Votes  

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

     23,785,792.632        250,521.921        196,802.993        9,592,467.322  
           

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R or Class R6 Shares of a Fund you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges on purchase payments (with respect to Class A Shares) and contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions (with respect to Class C Shares); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees (with respect to Class A, Class C, Service and Class R Shares); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 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 July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, which represents a period of 184 days of a 365 day year.

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

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

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

 

     Global Real Estate Securities Fund     International Real Estate Securities Fund     Real Estate Securities Fund  
Share Class   Beginning
Account
Value
07/01/19
    Ending
Account
Value
12/31/19
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
12/31/19
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
07/01/19
    Ending
Account
Value
12/31/19
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
12/31/19
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
07/01/19
    Ending
Account
Value
12/31/19
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
12/31/19
*
 
Class A                                    
                   

Actual

  $ 1,000     $ 1,062.10     $ 7.02     $ 1,000     $ 1,063.50     $ 7.18     $ 1,000     $ 1,065.20     $ 6.77  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,018.40     6.87       1,000       1,018.25     7.02       1,000       1,018.65     6.61  
Class C                                    
                   

Actual

    1,000       1,058.30       10.89       1,000       1,058.90       11.05       1,000       1,061.90       10.65  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,014.62     10.66       1,000       1,014.47     10.82       1,000       1,014.87     10.41  
Institutional                                    
                   

Actual

    1,000       1,063.30       5.10       1,000       1,066.50       5.21       1,000       1,067.70       4.79  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,020.27     4.99       1,000       1,020.16     5.09       1,000       1,020.57     4.69  
Service                                    
                   

Actual

    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000       1,064.80       7.39  

Hypothetical 5% return

    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000       1,018.05     7.22  
Investor                                    
                   

Actual

    1,000       1,062.70       5.77       1,000       1,064.00       5.88       1,000       1,067.20       5.47  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,019.61       5.65       1,000       1,019.51       5.75       1,000       1,019.91     5.35  
Class P                                    
                   

Actual

    1,000       1,064.50       5.05       1,000       1,065.00       5.15       1,000       1,067.80       4.74  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,020.32     4.94       1,000       1,020.21     5.04       1,000       1,020.62     4.63  
Class R                                    
                   

Actual

    1,000       1,060.00       8.31       N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000       1,063.80       8.06  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,017.14     8.13       N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000       1,017.39     7.88  
Class R6                                    
                   

Actual

    1,000       1,063.50       5.05       1,000       1,066.30       5.10       1,000       1,067.70       4.74  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,020.32     4.94       1,000       1,020.27       4.99       1,000       1,020.62     4.63  

 

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

 

*   Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended December 31, 2019. Expenses are calculated by multiplying the annualized net expense ratio by the average account value for the period; then multiplying the result by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year; and then dividing that result by the number of days in the fiscal year. The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

 

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

Global Real Estate Securities

     1.35     2.10     0.98     N/A       1.11     0.97     1.60     0.97

International Real Estate Securities

     1.38       2.13       1.00       N/A       1.13       0.99       N/A       0.98  

Real Estate Securities

     1.30       2.05       0.92       1.42     1.05       0.91       1.55       0.91  

 

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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 Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee3
 

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee4

Jessica Palmer

Age: 70

  Chair of the Board of Trustees   Since 2018 (Trustee since 2007)  

Ms. Palmer is retired. She was formerly Consultant, Citigroup Human Resources Department (2007-2008); Managing Director, Citigroup Corporate and Investment Banking (previously, Salomon Smith Barney/Salomon Brothers) (1984-2006). Ms. Palmer was a Member of the Board of Trustees of Indian Mountain School (private elementary and secondary school) (2004-2009).

 

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

  102   None

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Age: 65

  Trustee   Since 2015  

Ms. Cassidy is retired. Formerly, she 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   None

Diana M. Daniels

Age: 70

  Trustee   Since 2007  

Ms. Daniels is retired. Formerly, she was Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, The Washington Post Company (1991-2006). Ms. Daniels is a Trustee Emeritus and serves as a Presidential Councillor of Cornell University (2013-Present); former Member of the Legal Advisory Board, New York Stock Exchange (2003-2006) and of the Corporate Advisory Board, Standish Mellon Management Advisors (2006-2007).

 

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

  102   None

Roy W. Templin

Age: 59

  Trustee   Since 2013  

Mr. Templin is retired. He is Director, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (a designer and manufacturer of ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions) (2016-Present); and was formerly Chairman of the Board of Directors, Con-Way Incorporated (a transportation, logistics and supply chain management service company) (2014-2015); Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Whirlpool Corporation (an appliance manufacturer and marketer) (2004-2012). Previously, Mr. Templin served as an Advisory Board Member of Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (June 2013-October 2013).

 

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

  102   Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (a ceiling, wall and suspension systems solutions manufacturer)

Gregory G. Weaver

Age: 68

  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).

 

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

  102   Verizon Communications Inc.
         

 

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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 Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee3
 

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee4

James A. McNamara

Age: 57

  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 Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

  165   None
         

Advisory Board Members

 

Name, Address, Age1   Position(s)
Held with the Trust
 

Term of

Office and
Length of
Time Served2

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Advisory
Board
Member3
 

Other

Directorships

Held by Advisory

Board Member4

Dwight L. Bush

Age: 62

  Advisory Board Member   Since 2019  

Ambassador Bush is President and CEO of D.L. Bush & Associates (a financial advisory and private investment firm) (2002-2014 and 2017-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).

 

Advisory Board Member — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   None

Joaquin Delgado

Age: 59

  Advisory Board Member   Since 2019  

Dr. Delgado is retired. He is Director, Hexion Inc. (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2019-present); and Director, Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2011-present); and was formerly 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).

 

Advisory Board Member — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer)
         

 

*   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 and Advisory Board Member may be contacted by writing to the Trustee or Advisory Board Member, c/o Goldman Sachs, 200 West Street, New York, New York, 10282, Attn: Caroline Kraus. Information is provided as of December 31, 2019.
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 (a) no Trustee shall hold office for more than 15 years and (b) a Trustee shall retire as of December 31st of the calendar year in which he or she reaches his or her 74th birthday, 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 December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs Trust consisted of 89 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust consisted of 13 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Trust II consisted of 19 portfolios (17 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs MLP Income Opportunities Fund, 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; and Goldman Sachs ETF Trust consisted of 40 portfolios (21 of which offered 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. Additional information about the Advisory Board Members will be available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information dated April 30, 2020, which will be available 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 Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

James A. McNamara

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 57

  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 Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Caroline L. Kraus

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 42

  Secretary   Since 2012  

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2016-Present); Vice President, Goldman Sachs (August 2006-December 2015); Associate General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (2012-Present); Assistant General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (August 2006-December 2011); and Associate, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP (2002-2006).

 

Secretary — Goldman Sachs Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2012)); Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2012)); Goldman Sachs Trust II; Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc.; Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC; Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC; Goldman Sachs Middle Market Lending Corp.; Goldman Sachs MLP Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Joseph F. DiMaria

30 Hudson Street

Jersey City, NJ 07302

Age: 51

  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 Income Opportunities Fund (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 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 December 31, 2019.
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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Goldman Sachs Trust — Real Estate Securities Funds —Tax Information (Unaudited)

For the year ended December 31, 2019, 0.14% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income by the Real Estate Securities Fund qualify for the dividends received deduction available to corporations.

For the year ended December 31, 2019, 100% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income by the Real Estate Securities Fund qualify as section 199A dividends.

For the 2019 tax year, the International Real Estate Securities Fund has elected to pass through a credit for taxes paid to foreign jurisdictions. The total amount of income received by the International Real Estate Securities Fund from sources within foreign countries and possessions of the United States was $0.2049 per share, all of which is attributable to qualified passive income. The percentage of net investment income dividends paid by the Fund during the year from foreign sources was 43.40%. The total amount of foreign taxes paid by the Fund was $0.0211 per share.

For the year ended December 31, 2019, 12.55% and 29.83% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income by Global Real Estate Securities and International Real Estate Securities 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 Global Real Estate Securities and Real Estate Securities Funds designates $4,593,854 and $22,430,055, respectively, or, if different, the maximum amount allowable, as capital gain dividends paid during the year ended December 31, 2019.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Global Real Estate Securities and Real Estate Securities Funds designates $1,697,365 and $565,814, respectively, 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 Consumer and Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $1.69 trillion in assets under supervision as of December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs Asset Management (“GSAM”) has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. GSAM leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

 

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

 

Financial Square Government Fund1

 

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

 

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

 

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

 

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

 

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

 

Investor Money Market Fund3

 

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

 

Enhanced Income Fund

 

High Quality Floating Rate Fund

 

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

 

Short Duration Government Fund

 

Short Duration Income Fund

 

Government Income Fund

 

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

Multi-Sector

 

Bond Fund

 

Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Global Income Fund

 

Strategic Income Fund

 

Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

 

High Yield Municipal Fund

 

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

 

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

 

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

 

Investment Grade Credit Fund

 

U.S. Mortgages Fund

 

High Yield Fund

 

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

 

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

 

Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Fixed Income Alternatives

 

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

 

Equity Income Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Large Cap Value Fund

 

Focused Value Fund

 

Capital Growth Fund

 

Strategic Growth Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Flexible Cap Fund

 

Concentrated Growth Fund

 

Technology Opportunities Fund

 

Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

 

Blue Chip 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 Fund4

 

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

 

Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund5

 

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

 

Real Estate Securities Fund

 

International Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Alternative Premia Fund

 

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

 

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

MLP & Energy Fund

 

Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund

 

Absolute Return Multi-Asset Fund

 

Global Infrastructure Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

 

Global Managed Beta Fund

 

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Multi-Manager U.S. Dynamic Equity 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 Fund6

 

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

 

Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio

 

Tax-Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

 

Strategic Factor Allocation Fund

 

Target Date Retirement Portfolio7

 

Target Date 2025 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2030 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2035 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2040 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2045 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2050 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2055 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2060 Portfolio

 

GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund

1   You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
2    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
3    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
4    Effective after the close of business of November 20, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund.
5    Effective after the close of business on August 30, 2019, the Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund.
6    Effective after the close of business on February 28, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Equity Growth Strategy Portfolio was renamed the Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund.
7    Effective December 27, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Target Date 2020 Portfolio was renamed to the Goldman Sachs Target Date Retirement Portfolio.
    Financial Square FundsSM and Investor FundsSM are registered service marks of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
*   This list covers open-end funds only. Please visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to learn about our closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds.


TRUSTEES

Jessica Palmer, Chair

Dwight L. Bush*

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Diana M. Daniels

Joaquin Delgado*

James A. McNamara

Roy W. Templin

Gregory G. Weaver

 

*Effective as of January 23, 2020

 

OFFICERS

James A. McNamara, President

Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer,
Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer

Caroline L. Kraus, Secretary

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

Distributor and Transfer Agent

 

GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.

Investment Adviser

Visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282

Economic and market forecasts presented herein reflect our judgment as of the date of this presentation and are subject to change without notice. These forecasts do not take into account the specific investment objectives, restrictions, tax and financial situation or other needs of any specific client. Actual data will vary and may not be reflected here. These forecasts are subject to high levels of uncertainty that may affect actual performance. Accordingly, these forecasts should be viewed as merely representative of a broad range of possible outcomes. These forecasts are estimated, based on assumptions, and are subject to significant revision and may change materially as economic and market conditions change. Goldman Sachs has no obligation to provide updates or changes to these forecasts. Case studies and examples are for illustrative purposes only.

The portfolio risk management process includes an effort to monitor and manage risk, but does not imply low risk.

The reports concerning the Funds included in this shareholder report may contain certain forward-looking statements about the factors that may affect the performance of the Funds in the future. These statements are based on Fund management’s predictions and expectations concerning certain future events and their expected impact on the Funds, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors that may influence the future performance of the Funds. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in portfolio management strategies from those currently expected to be employed.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how a Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended December 31 is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders); and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) web site at http://www.sec.gov.

The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Goldman Sachs. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any other party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification (or the results to be obtained by the use thereof), and all such parties hereby expressly disclaim all warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any of such standard or classification. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall MSCI, S&P, any of their affiliates or any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) even if notified of the possibility of such damages.

The Funds will file portfolio holdings information for each month in a fiscal quarter within 60 days after the end of the relevant fiscal quarter on Form N-PORT. Portfolio holdings information for the third month of each fiscal quarter will be made available on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. Portfolio holdings information may be obtained upon request and without charge by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders).

Holdings and allocations shown are as of December 31, 2019 and may not be representative of future investments. Fund holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

This material is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus or summary prospectus, if applicable. Investors should consider a Fund’s objective, risks, and charges and expenses, and read the summary prospectus, if available, and/or the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The summary prospectus, if available, and the prospectus contain this and other information about a Fund and may be obtained from your authorized dealer or from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC by calling (retail – 1-800-526-7384) (institutional – 1-800-621-2550).

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Annual Report      

December 31, 2019

 
     

Alternative Funds

     

Absolute Return Tracker

     

Alternative Premia

     

Commodity Strategy

     

Managed Futures Strategy

It is our intention that beginning on January 1, 2021, paper copies of the Funds’ annual and semi-annual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from a Fund or from your financial intermediary. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

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You may elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper free of charge. If you hold shares of a Fund directly with the Fund’s transfer agent, you can inform the transfer agent that you wish to receive paper copies of reports by calling toll-free 800-621-2550 for Institutional, Class R6 and Class P shareholders or 800-526-7384 for all other shareholders. If you hold shares of a Fund through a financial intermediary, please contact your financial intermediary to make this election. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all Goldman Sachs Funds held in your account if you invest through your financial intermediary or all Goldman Sachs Funds held with the Funds’ transfer agent if you invest directly with the transfer agent.

 

LOGO


Goldman Sachs Alternative Funds

 

 

ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER

 

 

ALTERNATIVE PREMIA

 

 

COMMODITY STRATEGY

 

 

MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Portfolio Management Discussions and Performance Summaries

    1  

Consolidated Schedules of Investments

    23  

Consolidated Financial Statements

    78  

Consolidated Financial Highlights

    82  

Absolute Return Tracker

    82  

Alternative Premia

    89  

Commodity Strategy

    96  

Managed Futures Strategy

    103  

Notes to Financial Statements

    110  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    137  

Other Information

    139  

 

     
NOT FDIC-INSURED   May Lose Value   No Bank Guarantee


PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund

 

Investment Objective

The Fund’s investment objective is to seek to deliver long-term total return consistent with investment results that approximate the return and risk patterns of a diversified universe of hedge funds.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Quantitative Investment Strategies (“QIS”) Team discusses the Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2019 (“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 P, Class R and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns, without sales charges, of 10.36%, 9.69%, 10.91%, 10.66%, 10.93%, 10.06% and 10.82%, respectively. These returns compare to the 8.62% average annual total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index (net of management, administrative and performance/incentive fees) (the “HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index”)1, during the same time period.

 

Q   What economic and market factors most influenced the hedge fund asset class as a whole during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Hedge funds, as measured by the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index, overall posted solid gains during the Reporting Period, following losses in calendar year 2018. Equity long/short hedge funds, as measured by the HFRX Equity Hedge Index, were strongest, returning 10.71%. Event driven hedge funds followed closely, with the HFRX Event Driven Index returning 9.96%. Relative value hedge funds, as measured by the HFRX Relative Value Arbitrage Index, generated a return of 6.55%. Global macro hedge funds were weakest but still posted solid positive returns, with the HFRX Macro/CTA Index returning 4.84% for the Reporting Period.

 

     As the Reporting Period began, hedge funds were up overall, with the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index gaining 2.13% in the first month of 2019. Global equities posted gains across geographies for the month, rebounding from a challenging end to 2018. In January 2019, global government bond yields declined modestly; the U.S. dollar weakened overall relative to global currencies; and commodities posted gains for the month, led by energy. Hedge funds were mixed across styles for the month, as the HFRX Equity Hedge, Event Driven and Relative Value Arbitrage indices posted gains, while the HFRX Macro/CTA Index declined for the month. Hedge funds were again up overall in February 2019, with the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index gaining 0.63% for the month. Equities continued to rally into February across geographies and regions amid recovering commodity prices and continued accommodative posturing from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”). In February 2019, global government bond yields rose modestly, and the U.S. dollar strengthened slightly overall relative to global currencies. Hedge funds were mixed across styles for the month, as the HFRX Equity Hedge, Macro/CTA and Relative Value Arbitrage indices posted gains, while the HFRX Event Driven Index declined for the month. Hedge funds were slightly down overall in March 2019, with the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index declining 0.17% for the month. Equities posted another month of gains in March across geographies and regions, while global government bond yields declined. The U.S. dollar strengthened slightly overall relative to global currencies. Hedge funds were mixed across styles in March, as the HFRX Equity Hedge and Macro/CTA indices posted gains, while the HFRX Event Driven and Relative Value Arbitrage indices declined for the month.

 

     Hedge funds were up overall in April 2019, with the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index gaining 0.66% for the month. Global equity markets continued their 2019 rally globally in April, gaining against a backdrop of strong economic growth

 

 

  1    The HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index is a trademark of Hedge Fund Research, Inc. (“HFR”). HFR has not participated in the formation of the Fund. HFR does not endorse or approve the Fund or make any recommendation with respect to investing in the Fund.

 

 

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PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

 

and robust merger and acquisition and Initial Public Offering activity, particularly in the U.S. Global government bond yields generally increased in April 2019, while the U.S. dollar was largely flat versus developed market currencies. Commodities were mixed during the month, with energy posting gains, led by a rally in oil, while agricultural commodities had weak performance, led by declines in wheat. Hedge funds were up across all four major styles for the month. Hedge funds declined overall in May 2019, with the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index returning -0.68% for the month. Global equity markets reversed sharply, declining against a backdrop of heightened trade tensions. Global government bond yields generally declined in May 2019, while the U.S. dollar strengthened versus most global currencies. Commodities were mixed during the month, with energy declining, while agricultural commodities gained. Hedge funds were mixed across styles for the month, as the HFRX Equity Hedge, Event Drive and Macro/CTA indices posted declines, while the HFRX Relative Value Arbitrage Index was slightly up. Hedge funds were then up overall in June 2019, with the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index returning 1.61% for the month. Global equity markets and risk assets broadly rallied in June against a backdrop of accommodative central bank commentary and increased optimism regarding trade negotiations. Global government bond yields generally declined during June 2019, while the U.S. dollar weakened versus most global currencies. Commodities were generally up for the month, with energy leading gains. Hedge funds were up across all four major styles for the month, led by the HFRX Macro/CTA Index.

 

     Hedge funds were up overall in July 2019, with the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index returning 0.77% for the month. Global equity markets and risk assets were mixed across geographies in July, with U.S. markets gaining, while emerging markets equities lost ground. Developed market government bond yields generally declined during the month, while the U.S. dollar strengthened versus most global currencies. Commodities were mixed for the month, with agricultural commodities and precious metals gaining, while energy declined. Hedge funds were up across all four major styles for the month, led by global macro hedge funds. Hedge funds overall were then up more slightly in August 2019, with the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index returning 0.38% for the month. Global equity markets and risk assets posted losses across geographies in August against a backdrop of heightened trade tension. Developed market government bond yields generally declined during the month, while the U.S. dollar strengthened versus most global currencies. Commodities were mixed for the month, with precious metals gaining but energy and agricultural commodities declining. Global macro hedge funds were up the most of the four major style categories for the third month in a row in August, and event driven hedge funds were also up overall for the month. However, relative value hedge funds were relatively flat in August, and equity long/short hedge funds were down in August. In September 2019, hedge funds were up slightly overall, with the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index returning 0.45% for the month. Equity markets posted gains across geographies in September; developed market government bond yields increased in the first half of the month; and the U.S. dollar strengthened versus most global currencies. Commodities were mostly up for the month, with energy and agricultural commodities gaining but silver and gold declining. In a sharp reversal from the prior three months, global macro hedge funds declined in September. Event driven hedge funds were up the most, followed by equity long/short hedge funds and then relative value hedge funds.

 

     Hedge funds were up slightly overall in October 2019, with the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index returning 0.31% for the month. Equity markets posted gains across most geographies in October; longer-dated developed market government bond yields increased overall; and the U.S. dollar weakened versus most global currencies. Commodities were generally up for the month, with strong performance among precious metals and natural gas. Global macro hedge funds posted losses for the second month in a row, while event driven hedge funds, equity long/short hedge funds and relative value hedge funds were up overall. Hedge funds overall then had a stronger month in November 2019, with the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index returning 1.03% for the month. Developed equity markets posted gains across regions in November; government bond yields increased modestly; and the U.S. dollar strengthened versus most global currencies. Commodities were generally up for the month, with gains among many agricultural commodities but losses in natural gas. Hedge funds were up across all four major styles for the month, led by event driven hedge funds. In December 2019, hedge funds enjoyed another strong month, with the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index returning 1.22%. Equity markets posted gains across regions in December, while government bond yields increased modestly. The U.S. dollar weakened versus most global currencies, and commodities were generally up for the month. For the second consecutive month, hedge funds were up across all four major styles in December, led by event driven hedge funds.

 

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PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

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

 

A   We believe hedge funds derive a large portion of their returns from exposure to sources of market risk. The Fund uses a quantitative methodology in combination with a qualitative overlay to seek to identify the Market Exposures, or sources of market risk, that approximate the return and risk patterns of specific hedge fund indices. The Fund’s quantitative methodology seeks to allocate the Fund’s exposure to each Hedge Fund Sub-Strategy such that the Fund’s investment results approximate the return and risk patterns of a diversified universe of hedge funds. During the Reporting Period, the Fund posted positive absolute returns that outperformed the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index on a relative basis. On an absolute basis, all four of the Fund’s Sub-Strategies contributed positively to performance during the Reporting Period.

 

     Among the four Sub-Strategies, the Fund’s Equity Long/Short Hedge Fund Sub-Strategy contributed most positively to the Fund’s absolute return during the Reporting Period. Long exposure to single-name stocks to which hedge funds had large investments (based on 13F filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”)) and European equities contributed the most. Conversely, exposure to the Fund’s market neutral global long/short value strategy detracted from results.

 

     The Fund’s Macro Hedge Fund Sub-Strategy contributed positively to the Fund’s return on an absolute basis during the Reporting Period, with its trend-following strategy and exposure to U.S. large-cap equities adding most. Conversely, the Fund’s currency positioning, specifically its U.S. dollar/euro trade, detracted most.

 

     Within the Fund’s Relative Value Hedge Fund Sub-Strategy, long exposure to global high yield credit and its Relative Value S&P 500 put writing strategy contributed most positively to results. (Put options are most commonly used in the stock market to protect against the decline of the price of a stock below a specified price. If the price of the stock declines below the specified price of the put option, the owner/buyer of the put has the right, but not the obligation, to sell the asset at the specified price, while the seller of the put has the obligation to purchase the asset at the strike price if the owner uses the right to do so (the owner/buyer is said to exercise the put or put option). Exposure to U.S. mid-cap equities detracted most during the Reporting Period.

 

     Within the Fund’s Event Driven Hedge Fund Sub-Strategy, the Event Driven S&P 500 put writing strategy and exposure to European high yield credit contributed most positively to results. Conversely, exposure to U.S. high yield credit detracted from results.

 

     In addition to the asset classes mentioned above, the Fund was invested in a variety of developed and emerging market equities, short-term interest rates, government bonds, currencies, credit, real estate and commodities during the Reporting Period.

 

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

 

A   The Fund used exchange-traded index futures contracts to gain exposure to U.S. large-cap and small-cap equities, non-U.S. developed market equities including those in Europe, the U.K. and Japan, emerging markets equities, commodities, government bonds and short-term interest rates. The Fund used currency forward contracts to gain exposure to select developed and emerging market currencies of non-U.S. developed markets. The Fund used total return swaps to gain exposure to a broad commodity index, Master Limited Partnerships, and developed market and developed market growth equity indices. The Fund also used listed put options on the S&P 500 Index within the put writing sub-strategies to gain exposure to U.S. large cap equities. Lastly, the Fund used exchange-traded credit default swaps to gain exposure to high yield and investment grade credit markets across the U.S. and Europe. The use of these instruments is integral to the Fund’s investment strategy, which, overall, realized positive absolute returns during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   Were there any changes made in the Fund’s investment strategy during the Reporting Period?

 

A   There were no changes made in the Fund’s investment strategy during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   How was the Fund positioned at the end of the Reporting Period?

 

A   At the end of the Reporting Period, the Fund had a 46% allocation to the Equity Long/Short Hedge Fund Sub-Strategy, 27% to the Macro Hedge Fund Sub-Strategy, 20% to the Relative Value Hedge Fund Sub-Strategy and 7% to the Event Driven Hedge Fund Sub-Strategy, quite similar to the Sub-Strategy allocations at the start of the Reporting Period.

 

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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 strategy going forward?

 

A   In the coming months, we intend to remain focused on the Fund’s investment objective of seeking to deliver long-term total return consistent with investment results that approximate the return and risk patterns of a diversified universe of hedge funds. We understand that the hedge fund industry is dynamic, and to keep pace, we seek to understand trends in the hedge fund industry by digesting information from a number of sources, including hedge fund return databases, prime brokerage reports, hedge fund consultants, regulatory filings and other public sources. Additionally, we emphasize ongoing research and continued process and model enhancement, which we can implement through our scalable, robust technological platform.

 

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Absolute Return Tracker Fund

as of December 31, 2019

 

FUND COMPOSITION1

 

LOGO

 

 

1    The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. Certain of the Fund’s investments reflected in the table above may be held for the purpose of covering derivative positions as required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or for satisfying certain margin requirements related to such positions. The above graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

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

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on January 1, 2010 in Institutional Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s benchmark the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index (net of management, administrative and performance/incentive fees), 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.

 

Absolute Return Tracker Fund’s 10 Year Performance      

Performance of a $1,000,000 Investment, with distributions reinvested, from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2019.

 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Five Years        Ten Years      Since Inception

Class A

           

Excluding sales charges

     10.36%        3.17%        2.73%     

Including sales charges

     4.34%        2.02%        2.14%     

 

Class C

           

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     9.69%        2.39%        1.96%     

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     8.63%        2.39%        1.96%     

 

Institutional

     10.91%        3.57%        3.13%     

 

Investor

     10.66%        3.44%        2.98%     

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     10.93%        N/A        N/A      4.27%

 

Class R

     10.06%        2.90%        2.46%     

 

Class R6 (Commenced July 31, 2015)

     10.82%        N/A        N/A      3.82%

 

 

*   These returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV and reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.50% for Class A and the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class C Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). Because Institutional, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 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 Alternative Premia Fund

 

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks long-term absolute return.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Quantitative Investment Strategies (“QIS”) Team discusses the Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2019 (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 P, Class R and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns, without sales charges, of 0.63%, -0.14%, 1.11%, 1.00%, 1.11%, 0.39% and 0.99%, respectively. These returns compare to the 2.59% average annual total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the ICE® BofAML® USD LIBOR 3-Month Constant Maturity Index (the “LIBOR Three-Month Index”).

 

     We note that the Fund’s benchmark being the LIBOR Three-Month Index is a means of emphasizing that the Fund has an unconstrained strategy. That said, this Fund employs a benchmark agnostic strategy and thus comparisons to a benchmark index are not particularly relevant.

 

Q   What were the primary contributors to and detractors from the Fund’s performance based on your team’s asset allocation decisions during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Overall, most share classes of the Fund realized positive, albeit modest, absolute returns during the Reporting Period. From an asset class perspective, alternative risk premia in currencies and volatility contributed positively to performance. On the downside, allocations to commodities and equities premia detracted most.

 

     Alternative risk premia in currencies contributed the most to performance, specifically carry-typed premia that seek to capitalize on the difference between yields in different currencies. Within currencies premia, structural-typed premia, which seek to capture capital flows between countries, also contributed positively.

 

     Across all asset classes during the Reporting Period, carry-typed premia were the best performing style, especially carry-typed fixed income premia, with volatility premia also adding value. Structural-based premia also contributed positively, especially structural-based commodities and currencies premia. Momentum-based premia also contributed positively, albeit more modestly, during the Reporting Period. Conversely, value-based premia detracted across asset classes during the Reporting Period. Carry styles seek to capitalize on the tendency for higher yielding assets to outperform lower yielding assets. Structural styles seek to profit from anomalies or mispricing present in the market. Momentum styles seek to exploit the tendency for recent relative price movements to continue in the near future. Value styles seek to take advantage of the tendency for assets with low or high market prices to revert to their fundamental valuation.

 

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

 

A   During the Reporting Period, the Fund allocated to alternative risk premia across a range of asset classes, which included equities, fixed income, credit, currencies and commodities. The Fund used derivative instruments to gain exposure to these asset classes. Instruments traded included credit swaps, total return swaps, equity-linked derivative instruments, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and written and purchased options. The use of these instruments is integral to the Fund’s current investment strategy and overall realized positive absolute returns during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   Did you make any changes in the Fund’s strategy or allocations during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, we modestly increased the Fund’s allocations to currency, equities and volatility premia, and we modestly reduced the Fund’s allocations to commodities, credit and fixed income premia.

 

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Q   How was the Fund positioned at the end of the Reporting Period?

 

A   At the end of the Reporting Period, the Fund’s risk premia budget was 32.3% to equities, 22.9% to commodities, 22.1% to currencies, 12.5% to fixed income and 10.2% to volatility.

 

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

 

A   During the Reporting Period, Fund portfolio manager Evgeny Gladchenko left the firm. Evgeny’s portfolio management responsibilities for the Fund were assumed by Federico Gilly and Matthew Schwab, both managing directors and co-heads of research, portfolio management and portfolio construction for the Alternative Investment Strategies team within the QIS Team. Both Federico and Matthew have been portfolio managers of the Fund since 2017. Federico and Matthew joined the firm in 2000 and 2007, respectively, and each has more than 26 years of industry experience. Armen Avanessians and Gary Chropuvka continue as global co-heads of the QIS Team, which represents more than 180 professionals.

 

Q   What is the Fund’s asset allocation view and strategy for the months ahead?

 

A   The Fund is a multi-alternative solution that seeks to deliver long-term absolute return differentiated from those returns of core equities and fixed income markets. The Fund maintains a diversified set of exposures across equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities and credit. At the end of the Reporting Period, we maintained conviction in our diversified approach and intended to continue to manage the Fund consistent with stated objectives. There is no guarantee that the Fund’s diversified alternative investment strategies will cause it to achieve its investment objective.

 

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Alternative Premia Fund

as of December 31, 2019

 

FUND COMPOSITION1

 

LOGO

 

 

1   The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. Certain of the Fund’s investments reflected in the table above may be held for the purpose of covering derivative positions as required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or for satisfying certain margin requirements related to such positions. The above graph may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

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

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on January 5, 2010 (commencement of operations) in Institutional Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s benchmark, the ICE BofAML USD LIBOR Three-Month Constant Maturity Index (the “LIBOR Three-Month Index”), 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.

 

Alternative Premia Fund’s Lifetime Performance   

Performance of a $1,000,000 Investment, with distributions reinvested, from January 5, 2010 through December 31, 2019.

 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Five Years      Since Inception

Class A (Commenced January 5, 2010)

        

Excluding sales charges

     0.63%        1.17%      2.61%

Including sales charges

     -4.89%        0.03%      2.04%

 

Class C (Commenced January 5, 2010)

        

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     -0.14%        0.42%      1.85%

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     -1.13%        0.42%      1.85%

 

Institutional (Commenced January 5, 2010)

     1.11%        1.60%      3.04%

 

Investor (Commenced January 5, 2010)

     1.00%        1.45%      2.88%

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     1.11%        N/A      -1.43%

 

Class R (Commenced January 5, 2010)

     0.39%        0.93%      2.36%

 

Class R6 (Commenced July 31, 2015)

     0.99%        N/A      2.09%

 

 

*   These returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV and reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.50% for Class A and the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class C Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). Because Institutional, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 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 COMMODITY STRATEGY FUND

 

What Differentiates the Goldman Sachs Commodity Investment Process?

 

At Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), the goal of our commodity investment process is to provide consistent, strong performance by actively managing our portfolios within a research-intensive, risk-managed framework.

 

Goldman Sachs’ Commodity Investment Process

Our commodity investment process emphasizes the importance of both short-term, tactical opportunities and long-term investment views. Our team-based approach to managing the Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund ensures continuity and idea sharing among some of the industry’s most experienced fixed income specialists. We pursue strong, consistent performance across commodity markets through:

 

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The Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund primarily gains exposure to the performance of the commodity markets through investment in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized as a company under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the “Subsidiary”). The Subsidiary invests primarily in commodity-linked swaps (which may include total return swaps), as well as other commodity-linked securities and derivative instruments that provide exposure to the performance of the commodities markets, and in fixed income and debt instruments. The Fund’s portfolio is designed to provide exposure that corresponds to the investment return of assets that trade in the commodity markets without direct investment in physical commodities.

The Fund implements enhanced cash strategies that capitalize on GSAM’s global fixed income expertise. The Fixed Income Team will employ the full spectrum of capabilities offered, including bottom-up strategies (credit, mortgages, governments /municipals, high yield, and emerging markets debt) and top-down strategies (duration, cross-sector, currency and country) in an attempt to enhance the return of the Fund.

 

LOGO

A commodity Fund that seeks to:

 

 

Provides exposure to the commodity markets without direct investment in physical commodities

 

 

Utilizes commodity-linked swaps that provide economic exposure to movements in commodity prices

 

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Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks long-term total return.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Commodities Team discusses the Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2019 (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 P, Class R and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns, without sales charges, of 16.31%, 15.54%, 16.77%, 16.73%, 16.73%, 16.11% and 16.87%, respectively. These returns compare to the 17.63% average annual total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the S&P GSCI® Total Return Index (Gross, USD, Unhedged, formerly the Goldman Sachs Commodity Index) (the “S&P GSCI®”), during the same period.

 

Q   What economic and market factors most influenced the commodities markets as a whole during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Commodities markets overall, as measured by the S&P GSCI®, posted double-digit positive returns during the Reporting Period, despite a weak second calendar quarter. It was the strongest annual performance for the S&P GSCI® since 2007. Across the commodity markets, gains were driven by the petroleum complex and precious metals, while agriculture and livestock detracted from headline performance. Natural gas ended the year with the poorest performance of all the single commodity constituents of the S&P GSCI®. By comparison to the S&P GSCI® return of 17.63% for the Reporting Period, the S&P 500® Index and the ICE U.S. Dollar Index (“DXY”) returned 31.49% and 0.22%, respectively.1 Overall, commodities during 2019 were boosted by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s (the “Fed”) dovish turn in its monetary policy and a rallying U.S. equity market that more than offset the headwinds of trade tensions, uncertainty around global economic growth and numerous geopolitical flashpoints. (Dovish tends to suggest lower interest rates; opposite of hawkish.)

 

Q   Which commodity subsectors were strongest during the Reporting Period?

 

A   The energy subsector of the S&P GSCI® was strongest on a relative basis, posting a return of 29.69% for the 12 months ended December 31, 2019, led by crude oil. West Texas Intermediate oil posted a total return of 34.09%, and Brent crude oil posted a total return of 37.71% for the Reporting Period. Oil rallied in the first months of 2019 through April along with other risk assets, as investor risk sentiment improved from overblown recession fears and bounced back from the large sell-off experience in the fourth quarter of 2018 to a more stable economic growth outlook. Prices remained largely range-bound during the second and third calendar quarters, as softening economic data and uncertainty around U.S.-China trade negotiations weighed on oil demand. Despite decreasing demand, prices subsequently stabilized due to various supply-side outages, including sanctions on Venezuela and Iran, an extension of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries+ (“OPEC+”) production cuts and an attack on Saudi Arabia’s Khurais oil field in September, which initially took 5.7 million barrels per day offline, accounting for approximately 6% of the world’s global production. (OPEC is an organization of 12 countries that aims to manage the supply of oil in an effort to set the price of oil on the world market to avoid fluctuations that might affect the economies of both producing and purchasing countries. The + is the cartel’s oil-producing allies, including Russia.) The results of these supply and demand shifts left markets rather balanced through year-end, with a rally in risk assets in December that

 

  1    The S&P 500® Index is the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index of 500 stocks, an unmanaged index of common stock prices. The DXY is a measure of the general international value of the U.S. dollar as calculated by averaging the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and six major world currencies.

 

 

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supported a pick-up in oil prices as well, based on improving optimism around U.S.-China trade negotiations and the Fed’s dovish pivot to bolster U.S. economic growth. Natural gas, however, posted a total return of -32.28%, the weakest individual commodity constituent of the S&P GSCI® during the Reporting Period. The sell-off in natural gas persisted from December 2018 through the first half of 2019, with pricing coming down significantly, pressured primarily by a large excess supply in natural gas production from U.S. shale producers.

 

     The precious metals subsector of the S&P GSCI® was second-strongest on a relative basis with a return of 17.62% for the Reporting Period. Both gold and silver rallied during the calendar year with double-digit gains, and palladium was the second-strongest individual constituent of the S&P GSCI® during the Reporting Period. Precious metals performed well, rallying on the back of the Fed’s dovish pivot early in the year, which led to three interest rate cuts by the end of 2019. Other central banks also matched the Fed in their willingness to cut interest rates, which supported the precious metals. With interest rates lower, inflation expectations tend to rise, and investors tend to seek precious metals, including gold and silver, as a real-asset store of value to mitigate nominal wealth erosion from inflation. Additionally, central banks themselves have been purchasing gold to diversify their exposure to dollars as a strategic reserve. Precious metals also benefited from a “safe haven” bid amidst increased geopolitical and trade tensions as well as concerns surrounding weakening global economic growth.

 

     The industrial metals subsector, as measured by the S&P GSCI® Industrial Metals Index, returned 2.59% for the Reporting Period overall, with individual constituent performance mixed. Nickel was the standout performer in 2019. While well off its late-summer highs, which were fueled by industrial manufacturers’ concerns of future availability and speculator-driven demand produced by trend-following strategies, nickel posted a total return of nearly 33% for the Reporting Period. Worries about future access to nickel stemmed mainly from a planned 2022 ban of ore exports from a major producer in Indonesia. Iron ore was actually the strongest individual constituent in the broad S&P GSCI® during the Reporting Period, a function of several significant supply curtailments and persistent Chinese steel demand. Copper was also up, albeit more modestly. Despite low copper inventories, its prices remained subdued given disappointing manufacturing data in China. Aluminum prices were also up modestly. Zinc, however, was a drag on the subsector’s performance, ending the Reporting Period with a -8.12% price change. Trade tensions and global economic growth uncertainty caused the mixed performance. Industrial metals are a key input to the manufactured goods supply chain, which is globally situated and whose future demand is contingent upon continued growth in consumer demand and international trade agreements.

 

Q   Which commodity subsectors were weakest during the Reporting Period?

 

A   The livestock component of the S&P GSCI® was weakest on a relative basis, posting a return of -5.55% for the 12 months ended December 31, 2019. Within the subsector, live cattle was mostly flat, but lean hogs were a detractor during the Reporting Period. Despite the African swine fever ravaging the world’s largest pig herd, the U.S.-China trade war greatly restricted the ability of U.S. pork producers, even with burgeoning U.S. hog supplies, to export their product to China.

 

     The agriculture component of the S&P GSCI® also significantly underperformed the broad S&P GSCI®, returning -0.34% during the Reporting Period. While the price returns for corn, soybeans and wheat were all positive during 2019, their negative roll yields* led to the sector’s rather flat performance. Both corn and soybeans maintained

 

 

 

  *   Roll yield is the amount of return generated when the futures market is in backwardation after rolling a short-term contract into a longer-term contract and profiting from the convergence toward a higher spot price. Backwardation occurs when a futures contract will trade at a higher price as it approaches expiration, compared to when the contract is further away from expiration. When the market is in backwardation, the future price of an asset is below the expected future spot price. In this case, an investor profits when he rolls his position to the contract with a later expiration date because he is effectively paying less money than expected by the spot market for the underlying asset that the futures investment represents. Negative roll yield occurs when a market is in contango, the opposite of backwardation. When a market is in contango, the future price of the asset is above the expected future spot price. When a market is in contango, an investor will lose money when rolling contracts.

 

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elevated stocks to use. Sub-optimal planting weather, declining U.S. exports and persistent trade tensions kept agriculture prices range-bound through much of the Reporting Period. In soybeans specifically, U.S. exports declined as a result of China tariffs, but U.S. inventories shrunk as a result of adverse weather during the planting and growing season, negatively impacting yields. Overall sector performance was sluggish with robust U.S. inventories and demand significantly impacted by the U.S.-China trade war rhetoric and tit-for-tat tariff escalations.

 

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

 

A   The Fund generated double-digit positive absolute returns but modestly underperformed the S&P GSCI® during the Reporting Period. The Fund’s roll-timing strategies had a marginally negative effect on the Fund’s returns for the Reporting Period overall. Our enhanced cash management strategy contributed positively, albeit modestly, to the Fund’s results during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   How did the Fund’s roll-timing strategies impact performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   As indicated above, the Fund’s roll-timing strategies, implemented via exposure to commodity index-linked swaps, had a marginally negative effect on the Fund’s returns for the Reporting Period overall. In particular, the Fund’s deferred exposure to crude oil during the second half of the Reporting Period led to marginally negative performance versus the S&P GSCI®.

 

     We often implement commodity roll-timing strategies by deviating from the S&P GSCI® roll convention, which typically calls for rolling forward exposure at the front, or near-month, end of the futures curve on a monthly basis. The roll occurs during business days 5 through 9. To the extent our team believes fundamental or technical developments will impact the futures roll-timing decision, we will incorporate those views into the portfolio by electing to roll positions earlier, later, forward or in different weights versus the S&P GSCI® roll.

 

Q   How did you implement the Fund’s enhanced cash management strategy?

 

A   In addition to seeking value through management of the commodities portion of the Fund’s portfolio, we also attempt to add a modest amount of excess return through thoughtful management of collateral held in the Fund. The cash portion of the Fund’s portfolio is typically allocated to high-grade collateral that includes U.S. Treasury securities, agency debentures, mortgage-backed securities and short-term fixed income instruments. During the Reporting Period, we favored high quality government and agency securities for the Fund’s collateral allocation. Overall, fixed income securities used for the Fund’s collateral allocation contributed positively, albeit slightly, to returns. More specifically, investments in short-term money market instruments, such as commercial paper, contributed positively, as commercial paper rallied. Investments in U.S. Treasury bonds and agency mortgage-backed securities were also additive to performance during the Reporting Period amidst the Fed’s interest rate cuts. Short positions in U.S. Treasury futures, held for the purpose of duration management, were marginal detractors.

 

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

 

A   As mentioned earlier in some detail, the Fund used commodity index-linked total return swaps in implementing our roll-timing strategies in order to gain exposure to the commodities markets. In implementing our enhanced cash management strategy, the Fund used futures, options, interest rate swaps, agency collateralized mortgage obligations, currency swaps and forward sales contracts, which are agency mortgage-backed derivatives used in purchasing a future issuance of agency mortgage-backed securities. The Fund used U.S. Treasury futures contracts and interest rate swaps for duration management purposes. The use of these instruments is integral to the Fund’s investment strategy, which, overall, realized strong positive absolute returns during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   Did you make any changes in the Fund’s strategy or allocations during the Reporting Period?

 

A   While the Fund seeks to gain exposure to commodities as represented in the S&P GSCI®, the Fund established deferred positions in West Texas Intermediate crude oil and Brent crude oil as part of its strategic allocation during the Reporting Period. We also reduced the Fund’s position in cash and increased its investments in fixed income securities. No other significant changes in the Fund’s strategy or allocation were made during the Reporting Period. The Fund continued to hold exposure to the commodities markets primarily in the form of swaps linked to the S&P GSCI®.

 

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Q   How was the Fund positioned at the end of the Reporting Period?

 

A   At the end of the Reporting Period, the Fund was, for the most part, positioned along with the S&P GSCI® in the front month across the stack of commodities curves. (Front month refers to the futures contract that is closest to expiration and is usually for delivery in the next calendar month (e.g., front-month contracts traded in February are typically for delivery in March).) The exceptions were deferred exposure to crude oil. The Fund held exposure to the commodities underlying the S&P GSCI® through customized swaps in the Subsidiary. (The Subsidiary has the same objective as the Fund but unlike the Fund may invest without limitation in commodity index-linked securities, such as swaps and futures that provide exposure to the performance of the commodity markets.)

 

     The cash portion of the Fund’s portfolio was allocated across various fixed income sectors, with an emphasis on the higher quality, lower volatility segments of the market, such as U.S. government and government-sponsored bonds.

 

     At the end of the Reporting Period, the Fund’s net assets were allocated approximately 19.03% to commodity-linked securities, 50.88% to fixed income securities and 30.09% to cash.

 

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

 

A   Michael Johnson, head of the commodities team within Global Fixed Income, left the firm at the end of March 2019. Mark Van Wyk, head of the government swaps strategy and a portfolio manager for our inflation-linked strategies, has assumed responsibility for the commodities strategy. Mark also assumed Michael’s portfolio management responsibilities for the Fund. Mark helped launch the commodities enhanced index strategy in 1995 and has continued to trade commodities within our inflation strategy. Mark joined GSAM in 1994 and has 25 years of investment experience. Sam Finkelstein remains a portfolio manager of the Fund, along with Mark. We remain focused on our goal of delivering strong returns for our Fund shareholders, primarily through commodity roll-timing strategies.

 

Q   What is the Fund’s view and strategy going forward?

 

A   Oil prices were supported in 2019 by ongoing and deep OPEC+ production cuts in addition to supply outages emanating from Venezuela and Iran. This was despite weaker than expected oil demand growth and a continued increase in U.S. oil production, albeit at a slower pace. We expect the resultant physical tightness in the Brent crude oil market to continue as the term structure stays backwardated and generates a positive roll yield. Geopolitical risks are likely to remain heightened, particularly between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia versus Iran. In the U.S., capital discipline among U.S. oil companies may result in slower production growth for domestic shale production, resulting in less market supply and potential support for West Texas Intermediate crude prices. Indeed, U.S. shale production appears to be slowing, as high accumulated leverage and poor returns close access to the capital markets for oil producers. This slowdown, along with continued OPEC+ production cuts should, in our view, keep the market balanced. However, potential oil disruptions could drive price volatility. In the industrial metals subsector, we believe copper prices could reverse course and rally if a near-term trade deal between the U.S. and China is struck and sentiment improves. At the end of the Reporting Period, we maintained the Fund’s positioning along with the S&P GSCI® in the front month across the stack of commodities curves, with the exception of crude oil. Irrespective of directionality, we believe the market will continue to hold opportunities for the active, relative value investor.

 

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Commodity Strategy Fund

as of December 31, 2019

 

FUND COMPOSITION1

 

LOGO

 

 

1   The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets. Figures in the graph may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. Certain of the Fund’s investments reflected in the table above may be held for the purpose of covering derivative positions as required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or for satisfying certain margin requirements related to such positions. The above graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

2   Mortgage-backed securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”), Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”) or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (“FHLMC”) are guaranteed by the issuing entity. GNMA instruments are also backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. Mortgage-backed securities issued by private issuers may not be guaranteed.

 

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

 

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Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on January 1, 2010 in Institutional Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s benchmark, the S&P GSCI® Total Return Index (Gross, USD, Unhedged) (“S&P GSCI Index”), 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.

 

Commodity Strategy Fund’s 10 Year Performance   

Performance of a $1,000,000 Investment, with distributions reinvested, from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2019.

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Five Years        Ten Years      Since Inception

Class A

           

Excluding sales charges

     16.31%        -4.95%        -5.68%     

Including sales charges

     11.03%        -5.80%        -6.11%     

 

Class C

           

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     15.54%        -5.67%        -6.37%     

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     14.43%        -5.67%        -6.37%     

 

Institutional

     16.77%        -4.67%        -5.39%     

 

Investor

     16.73%        -4.68%        -5.43%     

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     16.73%        N/A        N/A      -2.74%

 

Class R

     16.11%        -5.28%        -5.94%     

 

Class R6 (Commenced July 31, 2015)

     16.87%        N/A        N/A      -1.94%

 

 

*   These returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV and reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 4.50% for Class A and the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class C Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). Because Institutional, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 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 Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to generate long-term absolute return.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Quantitative Investment Strategies Team discusses the Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2019 (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 P, Class R and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns, without sales charges, of 2.28%, 1.51%, 2.82%, 2.60%, 2.71%, 2.14% and 2.72%, respectively. These returns compare to the 2.33% average annual total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the ICE® BofAML® USD LIBOR One-Month Constant Maturity Index (the “LIBOR One-Month Index”), during the same time period.

 

     We note that the Fund’s benchmark being the LIBOR One-Month Index is a means of emphasizing that the Fund has an unconstrained strategy. That said, this Fund employs a benchmark agnostic strategy and thus comparisons to a benchmark index are not particularly relevant.

 

Q   What were the primary contributors to and detractors from the Fund’s performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   The Fund implements a trend-following strategy that takes long and/or short positions in a wide range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income and currencies, among others, to seek long-term absolute return. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in a portfolio of equities, equity index futures, bonds, bond futures, equity swaps, interest rate swaps, currency forwards and non-deliverable forwards, options, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and structured securities. As a result of the Fund’s use of derivatives, the Fund may also hold significant amounts of U.S. Treasuries or short-term investments. The Fund’s investments are made without restriction as to issuer capitalization, country, currency, maturity or credit rating.

 

     During the Reporting Period, the Fund generated solid positive performance. Exposures to short-term interest rates and developed fixed income contributed the most to the Fund’s performance. Conversely, exposures to commodities and emerging markets equities detracted the most.

 

     More specifically, positioning in short-term interest rates across regions was the largest positive contributor to returns during the Reporting Period, with seven of the eight regions in which the Fund invests adding value. Short-term interest rates in the U.S., Australia and the Eurozone were the best contributors by geography. In terms of developed fixed income, European, U.S. and Swedish fixed income were the best contributors. The Fund was short both short-term interest rates and developed fixed income at the end of the Reporting Period.

 

     Conversely, the Fund had mixed results across different emerging markets equity markets. Chinese H shares and South African equities detracted the most during the Reporting Period, while China A shares contributed positively. The Fund was short emerging markets equities overall at the end of the Reporting Period. Within commodities, exposures to lean hogs, gasoline and West Texas Intermediate crude oil detracted the most during the Reporting Period. The Fund ended the Reporting Period with mixed exposures across commodities that were on average long.

 

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

 

A  

The Fund used derivatives, including futures, swaps and forwards, to implement long and short positions. The Fund invested in equity index futures, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and currency forwards to achieve exposure to equities (both in U.S. and non-U.S. companies) and currencies (U.S. and non-U.S. currencies), respectively. The Fund used interest rate swaps, credit swaps, total return swaps and currency forwards to achieve exposure to fixed

 

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income. We used sector-based commodity-linked structured notes and commodity futures as a means of expressing momentum/trend views on various commodity assets. The use of these instruments is integral to the Fund’s investment strategy, which, overall, realized positive absolute returns during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   What positioning changes did you make within the Fund during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Relative to the Fund’s positioning at the start of the Reporting Period, the Fund increased its long positioning in developed markets equities and decreased its short positioning in emerging markets equities by the end of the Reporting Period. The Fund decreased its long positions in fixed income and increased its short positions in short-term fixed income. Among currencies, the Fund’s short position in developed market currencies decreased, while positioning in emerging markets currencies shifted from long to short. The Fund’s commodity positions switched from short to slightly long overall during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   How was the Fund positioned at the end of the Reporting Period?

 

A   At the end of the Reporting Period, the Fund was long developed markets equities and short emerging markets equities. The Fund was long long-term and medium-term interest rates and short short-term interest rates. The Fund was short developed markets currencies and long emerging markets currencies at the end of the Reporting Period. The Fund was long commodities at the end of the Reporting Period.

 

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 asset allocation view and strategy for the months ahead?

 

A   Going into 2020, we intend to continue to seek to identify price trends in various asset classes over short-, medium- and long-term horizons via a proprietary investment model. Upon identifying a trend in a given instrument or asset, the Fund will take a long or short position in the instrument or asset. Long positions benefit from an increase in price of the underlying instrument or asset, while short positions benefit from a decrease in price of the underlying instrument or asset. The size of the Fund’s position in an instrument or asset is primarily related to the strength of the overall trend identified by the investment model.

 

     Going forward, the Fund seeks to maintain economic exposure to commodities markets by investing in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized as a company under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the “Subsidiary”) and in commodity index-linked notes. The Subsidiary primarily obtains its commodity exposure investing in futures and swaps instruments. The Subsidiary may also hold bonds or other instruments, including fixed income securities, either as investments or to serve as margin or collateral for its swap positions.

 

     We continue to believe that the Fund’s trend-following strategy is important because it attempts to adapt to changing markets, seeking what we believe are the best opportunities for investment and attempting to manage risk when the markets become unstable. There is no guarantee that the Fund’s trend-following strategy will cause it to achieve its investment objective.

 

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Managed Futures Strategy Fund

as of December 31, 2019

 

FUND COMPOSITION1

 

LOGO

 

 

1    The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of net assets. Figures in the above graph may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities. Certain of the Fund’s investments reflected in the table above may be held for the purpose of covering derivative positions as required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or for satisfying certain margin requirements related to such positions. The graph depicts the Fund’s investments but may not represent the Fund’s market exposure due to the exclusion of certain derivatives, if any, as listed in the Additional Investment Information section of the Schedule of Investments.

 

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

 

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Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on February 29, 2012 (commencement of operations) in Investor Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s benchmark, the ICE BofAML USD LIBOR One-Month Constant Maturity Index (the “LIBOR One-Month Index”), 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.

 

Managed Futures Strategy Fund’s Lifetime Performance   

Performance of a $1,000,000 Investment, with distributions reinvested, from February 29, 2012 through December 31, 2019.

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Five Years      Since Inception

Class A (Commenced February 29, 2012)

        

Excluding sales charges

     2.28%        2.12%      1.04%

Including sales charges

     -3.30%        0.97%      0.31%

 

Class C (Commenced February 29, 2012)

        

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     1.51%        1.36%      0.26%

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     0.46%        1.36%      0.26%

 

Institutional (Commenced February 29, 2012)

     2.82%        2.53%      1.43%

 

Investor (Commenced February 29, 2012)

     2.60%        2.38%      1.28%

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     2.71%        N/A      0.08%

 

Class R (Commenced February 29, 2012)

     2.14%        1.88%      0.78%

 

Class R6 (Commenced April 30, 2018)

     2.72%        N/A      1.30%

 

 

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

 

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FUND BASICS

 

Index Definitions

 

The HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index is designed to be representative of the overall composition of the hedge fund universe. It is comprised of all eligible hedge fund strategies, including but not limited to convertible arbitrage, distressed securities, equity hedge, equity market neutral, event driven, macro, merger arbitrage, and relative value arbitrage. The strategies are asset weighted based on the distribution of assets in the hedge fund industry. The index is investable through products managed by HFR Asset Management, LLC that track HFRX Indices. The HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index is a trademark of HFR. HFR has not participated in the formation of the Fund. HFR does not endorse or approve the Fund or make any recommendation with respect to investing in the Fund. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The ICE BofAML USD LIBOR Three-Month Constant Maturity Index (the “Index”) tracks the performance of a synthetic asset paying LIBOR to a stated maturity. The Index is based on the assumed purchase at par of a synthetic instrument having exactly its stated maturity and with a coupon equal to that day’s fixing rate. That issue is assumed to be sold the following day (priced at a yield equal to the current day fixing rate) and rolled into a new instrument. The Index figure does not reflect any deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The S&P GSCI® is an unmanaged composite index of commodity sector returns, representing an unleveraged, long-only investment in commodity futures that is broadly diversified across the spectrum of commodities. Individual components qualify for inclusion in the S&P GSCI® on the basis of liquidity and are weighted by their respective world production quantities. The figures for the S&P GSCI® do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The ICE BofAML USD LIBOR One-Month Constant Maturity Index tracks the performance of a synthetic asset paying LIBOR to a stated maturity. The Index is based on the assumed purchase at par of a synthetic instrument having exactly its stated maturity and with a coupon equal to that day’s fixing rate. That issue is assumed to be sold the following business day (priced at a yield equal to the current day fixing rate) and rolled into a new instrument. The Index figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – 22.4%  
Automobiles & Components – 0.3%  
  1,800     Aptiv plc   $ 170,946  
  2,300     Bayerische Motoren Werke AG     188,383  
  7,800     BorgWarner, Inc.     338,364  
  700     Bridgestone Corp.     26,005  
  3,300     Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA     406,095  
  2,500     Continental AG     323,076  
  6,100     Daimler AG (Registered)     337,234  
  500     Denso Corp.     22,581  
  6,000     Faurecia SE     325,726  
  2,200     Ferrari NV     365,278  
  19,000     Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV     281,704  
  55,800     Ford Motor Co.     518,940  
  60,102     General Motors Co.     2,199,733  
  7,700     Harley-Davidson, Inc.     286,363  
  4,600     Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA     254,202  
  6,200     Honda Motor Co. Ltd.     175,470  
  2,900     Isuzu Motors Ltd.     34,280  
  200     Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.     9,261  
  12,200     Lear Corp.     1,673,840  
  500     Mazda Motor Corp.     4,261  
  1,400     Mitsubishi Motors Corp.     5,836  
  300     NHK Spring Co. Ltd.     2,715  
  200     Nifco, Inc.     5,462  
  3,500     Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.     20,282  
  21,300     Peugeot SA     512,844  
  43,700     Pirelli & C SpA     252,222  
  3,000     Renault SA     142,462  
  500     Stanley Electric Co. Ltd.     14,441  
  3,700     Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.     55,567  
  3,700     Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.     45,117  
  9,800     TI Fluid Systems plc     34,626  
  2,300     Tokai Rika Co. Ltd.     44,821  
  2,600     Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd.     64,920  
  900     Toyota Industries Corp.     51,786  
  2,600     Toyota Motor Corp.     183,200  
  700     TS Tech Co. Ltd.     21,727  
  9,700     Valeo SA     343,800  
  2,000     Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (The)     38,790  
   

 

 

 
      9,782,360  

 

 

 
Banks – 1.3%  
  1,600     77 Bank Ltd. (The)     26,628  
  102,700     Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA     576,591  
  315,393     Banco de Sabadell SA     369,296  
  139,000     Banco Santander SA     582,792  
  190,089     Bank of America Corp.     6,694,935  
  1,200     Bank of Georgia Group plc     25,830  
  10,700     Bank of Ireland Group plc     58,889  
  5,300     Bankinter SA     38,930  
  7,700     BNP Paribas SA     457,673  
  40,198     CIT Group, Inc.     1,834,235  
  18,900     Citigroup, Inc.     1,509,921  
  72,462     Citizens Financial Group, Inc.     2,942,682  
  8,700     Comerica, Inc.     624,225  
  73,900     Commerzbank AG     456,408  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Banks – (continued)  
  18,000     Credit Agricole SA   261,924  
  32,600     Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.     3,187,628  
  200     Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group, Inc.     5,543  
  1,400     Erste Group Bank AG*     52,587  
  19,000     Fifth Third Bancorp     584,060  
  6,100     FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA     73,174  
  1,500     Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc.     28,659  
  3,100     Gunma Bank Ltd. (The)     10,873  
  10,900     Hiroshima Bank Ltd. (The)     53,024  
  6,800     Hokuhoku Financial Group, Inc.     71,275  
  100,500     HSBC Holdings plc     786,759  
  14,900     Huntington Bancshares, Inc.     224,692  
  77,400     JPMorgan Chase & Co.     10,789,560  
  1,700     KBC Group NV     128,171  
  20,000     KeyCorp     404,800  
  1,100     M&T Bank Corp.     186,725  
  16,100     Mebuki Financial Group, Inc.     41,048  
  17,400     Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA     191,583  
  32,400     Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.     175,165  
  7,800     Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings, Inc.     60,734  
  3,200     OneSavings Bank plc     18,371  
  3,700     Paragon Banking Group plc     26,416  
  26,100     Popular, Inc.     1,533,375  
  3,800     Raiffeisen Bank International AG     95,112  
  31,300     Regions Financial Corp.     537,108  
  7,800     Resona Holdings, Inc.     33,997  
  16,200     Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc     51,969  
  1,700     Seven Bank Ltd.     5,569  
  1,600     Shinsei Bank Ltd.     24,411  
  14,700     Societe Generale SA     513,000  
  1,700     Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.     67,203  
  900     SVB Financial Group*     225,936  
  57,900     Synovus Financial Corp.     2,269,680  
  1,100     TBC Bank Group plc     18,942  
  39,200     TCF Financial Corp.     1,834,560  
  35,500     UniCredit SpA     518,902  
  92,200     Unione di Banche Italiane SpA     301,389  
  3,200     US Bancorp     189,728  
  57,030     Wells Fargo & Co.     3,068,214  
  4,600     Yamaguchi Financial Group, Inc.     31,110  
   

 

 

 
      44,882,011  

 

 

 
Capital Goods – 1.5%  
  12,589     3M Co.     2,220,951  
  2,000     Aalberts NV     90,016  
  5,788     ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA     232,181  
  35,800     AECOM*     1,544,054  
  1,200     Airbus SE     176,118  
  1,277     Allegion plc     159,038  
  900     Amada Holdings Co. Ltd.     10,236  
  2,400     AMETEK, Inc.     239,376  
  1,500     ANDRITZ AG     64,485  
  500     AO Smith Corp.     23,820  
  10,100     Arconic, Inc.     310,777  

 

 

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Capital Goods – (continued)  
  1,900     Ashtead Group plc   $ 60,752  
  9,800     BAE Systems plc     73,376  
  11,154     Boeing Co. (The)     3,633,527  
  3,400     Brenntag AG     184,473  
  3,400     Bunzl plc     92,992  
  3,200     Caterpillar, Inc.     472,576  
  8,000     Cie de Saint-Gobain     327,727  
  6,600     Cobham plc     14,359  
  1,300     COMSYS Holdings Corp.     37,237  
  3,600     Cummins, Inc.     644,256  
  500     Daikin Industries Ltd.     70,545  
  1,600     DCC plc     138,783  
  1,400     Diploma plc     37,534  
  2,300     DMG Mori Co. Ltd.     35,191  
  2,500     Dover Corp.     288,150  
  6,200     Eaton Corp. plc     587,264  
  2,100     Eiffage SA     240,926  
  2,600     Emerson Electric Co.     198,276  
  200     FANUC Corp.     36,933  
  1,600     Fastenal Co.     59,120  
  2,900     Ferguson plc     263,920  
  9,800     Ferrovial SA     296,912  
  1,100     Flowserve Corp.     54,747  
  5,800     Fortive Corp.     443,062  
  8,900     Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.     581,526  
  400     Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.     12,151  
  3,500     Fujikura Ltd.     14,401  
  400     Furukawa Electric Co. Ltd.     10,240  
  2,100     Galliford Try plc     23,908  
  2,100     GEA Group AG     69,442  
  200     Glory Ltd.     6,044  
  800     GS Yuasa Corp.     17,243  
  2,700     Hanwa Co. Ltd.     70,657  
  107,035     HD Supply Holdings, Inc.*     4,304,948  
  900     HOCHTIEF AG     114,584  
  16,500     Honeywell International, Inc.     2,920,500  
  200     Hoshizaki Corp.     17,832  
  4,500     Howden Joinery Group plc     40,092  
  1,300     Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.     326,144  
  700     IDEX Corp.     120,400  
  1,200     Illinois Tool Works, Inc.     215,556  
  600     IMCD NV     52,534  
  1,300     Ingersoll-Rand plc     172,796  
  10,000     ITOCHU Corp.     231,767  
  4,400     JGC Holdings Corp.     70,031  
  5,900     John Laing Group plc     29,786  
  45,400     Johnson Controls International plc     1,848,234  
  2,900     Kinden Corp.     45,059  
  500     Kingspan Group plc     30,538  
  1,900     KION Group AG     130,658  
  200     Knorr-Bremse AG     20,359  
  2,800     Kone OYJ Class B     183,044  
  3,800     Konecranes OYJ     116,847  
  1,900     Kyowa Exeo Corp.     48,063  
  1,200     Kyudenko Corp.     35,355  
  2,800     Legrand SA     228,659  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Capital Goods – (continued)  
  2,900     LIXIL Group Corp.   50,045  
  13,500     Marubeni Corp.     99,743  
  13,700     Masco Corp.     657,463  
  8,800     Meggitt plc     76,648  
  3,100     MINEBEA MITSUMI, Inc.     64,034  
  500     MISUMI Group, Inc.     12,375  
  5,300     Mitsubishi Corp.     140,404  
  1,900     Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.     73,676  
  6,900     Mitsui & Co. Ltd.     122,651  
  100     Miura Co. Ltd.     3,455  
  600     MonotaRO Co. Ltd.     15,973  
  700     MTU Aero Engines AG     199,448  
  400     Nabtesco Corp.     11,787  
  200     Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp.     8,726  
  600     Nagase & Co. Ltd.     8,898  
  300     Nidec Corp.     40,975  
  3,100     Nisshinbo Holdings, Inc.     29,497  
  2,600     NTN Corp.     8,130  
  5,700     Obayashi Corp.     63,308  
  200     OKUMA Corp.     10,519  
  3,092     Parker-Hannifin Corp.     636,395  
  6,500     Pentair plc     298,155  
  4,668     Polypipe Group plc     33,389  
  7,600     Prysmian SpA     183,458  
  1,400     QinetiQ Group plc     6,635  
  132,813     Quanta Services, Inc.     5,406,817  
  6,100     Rexel SA     81,134  
  600     Rheinmetall AG     68,797  
  800     Rockwell Automation, Inc.     162,136  
  11,800     Rolls-Royce Holdings plc*     106,649  
  455,400     Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (Preference) Class C*,(a)     603  
  469,200     Rolls-Royce International Ltd. (Preference) Class C*,(a)     622  
  200     Roper Technologies, Inc.     70,846  
  7,300     Rotork plc     32,451  
  1,600     Sanwa Holdings Corp.     17,929  
  7,300     Schneider Electric SE     750,000  
  4,200     Shimizu Corp.     42,785  
  4,700     Siemens AG (Registered)     613,780  
  10,600     SIG plc     17,270  
  4,900     Signify NV     153,364  
  200     SMC Corp.     91,463  
  2,200     Snap-on, Inc.     372,680  
  22,700     Sojitz Corp.     73,164  
  300     Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc     35,314  
  31,651     Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. Class A     2,306,725  
  1,900     Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.     314,906  
  6,000     Sumitomo Corp.     89,120  
  300     THK Co. Ltd.     8,055  
  900     Toda Corp.     5,941  
  300     TOTO Ltd.     12,668  
  2,200     Toyota Tsusho Corp.     77,281  
  5,200     TransDigm Group, Inc.     2,912,000  
  6,100     Travis Perkins plc     129,443  

 

 

 

 

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


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Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Capital Goods – (continued)  
  400     Ultra Electronics Holdings plc   $ 11,201  
  18,460     United Rentals, Inc.*     3,078,574  
  18,400     United Technologies Corp.     2,755,584  
  1,800     Ushio, Inc.     26,691  
  900     Valmet OYJ     21,582  
  12,400     Valmont Industries, Inc.     1,857,272  
  9,700     Vesuvius plc     64,243  
  6,300     Vinci SA     701,654  
  6,100     Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.     474,580  
  14,600     Woodward, Inc.     1,729,224  
  700     WW Grainger, Inc.     236,964  
   

 

 

 
      53,240,387  

 

 

 
Commercial & Professional Services – 0.3%  
  7,400     Aggreko plc     81,717  
  800     Bureau Veritas SA     20,914  
  30,100     Capita plc*     65,557  
  10,400     Cintas Corp.     2,798,432  
  7,635     Copart, Inc.*     694,327  
  2,000     Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd.     54,095  
  300     Duskin Co. Ltd.     8,298  
  2,448     Edenred     126,866  
  1,800     Elis SA     37,438  
  4,400     Equifax, Inc.     616,528  
  4,500     Experian plc     152,548  
  2,400     HomeServe plc     40,183  
  10,600     IHS Markit Ltd.*     798,710  
  300     Intertek Group plc     23,246  
  1,600     Kokuyo Co. Ltd.     23,870  
  200     Meitec Corp.     11,237  
  27,000     Nielsen Holdings plc     548,100  
  300     Park24 Co. Ltd.     7,346  
  300     PayPoint plc     4,022  
  1,400     Persol Holdings Co. Ltd.     26,238  
  3,500     Randstad NV     214,463  
  2,700     Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.     101,129  
  7,500     RELX plc     189,325  
  17,900     Rentokil Initial plc     107,285  
  1,100     Republic Services, Inc.     98,593  
  8,125     Robert Half International, Inc.     513,094  
  300     Secom Co. Ltd.     26,773  
  23,400     Serco Group plc*     50,182  
  500     SMS Co. Ltd.     13,810  
  8,200     SPIE SA     167,593  
  52,639     Stericycle, Inc.*     3,358,895  
  100     TechnoPro Holdings, Inc.     6,979  
  300     Teleperformance     73,295  
  2,400     Toppan Printing Co. Ltd.     49,580  
  2,884     Verisk Analytics, Inc.     430,697  
  6,400     Waste Management, Inc.     729,344  
  1,700     Wolters Kluwer NV     124,126  
   

 

 

 
      12,394,835  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Consumer Durables & Apparel – 0.5%  
  1,400     adidas AG   455,096  
  1,000     Asics Corp.     16,591  
  1,100     Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc.     66,915  
  10,000     Barratt Developments plc     99,014  
  1,600     Bellway plc     80,756  
  2,400     Berkeley Group Holdings plc     154,470  
  5,500     Bovis Homes Group plc     98,934  
  2,500     Burberry Group plc     72,989  
  8,300     Capri Holdings Ltd.*     316,645  
  700     Casio Computer Co. Ltd.     13,988  
  4,500     Coats Group plc     4,447  
  11,800     Countryside Properties plc     71,149  
  10,500     Crest Nicholson Holdings plc     60,266  
  38,700     DR Horton, Inc.     2,041,425  
  1,000     EssilorLuxottica SA     152,881  
  700     Fujitsu General Ltd.     15,709  
  400     Games Workshop Group plc     32,347  
  2,700     Garmin Ltd.     263,412  
  400     Goldwin, Inc.     29,307  
  21,262     Hanesbrands, Inc.     315,741  
  3,500     Hasbro, Inc.     369,635  
  300     Hermes International     224,733  
  5,300     HUGO BOSS AG     256,542  
  200     Kering SA     131,783  
  3,500     Leggett & Platt, Inc.     177,905  
  44,567     Lennar Corp. Class A     2,486,393  
  9,800     Lululemon Athletica, Inc.*     2,270,366  
  1,300     LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE     605,740  
  9,400     McCarthy & Stone plc     18,552  
  2,400     Mohawk Industries, Inc.*     327,312  
  800     Moncler SpA     36,006  
  15,878     Newell Brands, Inc.     305,175  
  4,700     NIKE, Inc. Class B     476,157  
  200     NVR, Inc.*     761,682  
  1,800     Panasonic Corp.     16,882  
  1,300     Persimmon plc     46,435  
  22,430     PulteGroup, Inc.     870,284  
  2,800     Puma SE     214,710  
  3,500     PVH Corp.     368,025  
  2,100     Ralph Lauren Corp.     246,162  
  10,042     Redrow plc     99,117  
  300     Sangetsu Corp.     5,657  
  1,100     SEB SA     163,601  
  400     Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc.     5,792  
  1,400     Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd.     24,290  
  8,400     Sekisui House Ltd.     179,381  
  3,700     Sony Corp.     251,222  
  4,800     Tapestry, Inc.     129,456  
  18,200     Taylor Wimpey plc     46,666  
  31,570     Under Armour, Inc. Class A*     681,912  
  25,761     Under Armour, Inc. Class C*     494,096  
  300     Wacoal Holdings Corp.     8,045  
  1,900     Whirlpool Corp.     280,307  
   

 

 

 
      16,942,103  

 

 

 

 

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


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Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Consumer Services – 0.3%  
  900     888 Holdings plc   $ 1,967  
  1,300     Accor SA     61,020  
  1,600     Benesse Holdings, Inc.     42,056  
  2,900     Carnival Corp.     147,407  
  1,400     Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.*     1,171,954  
  200     Colowide Co. Ltd.     4,135  
  8,000     Compass Group plc     200,494  
  3,401     Darden Restaurants, Inc.     370,743  
  8,200     EI Group plc*     30,826  
  1,000     Flutter Entertainment plc     121,836  
  59,700     frontdoor, Inc.*     2,830,974  
  2,900     Greggs plc     88,457  
  6,400     GVC Holdings plc     74,957  
  5,098     H&R Block, Inc.     119,701  
  1,900     Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.     210,729  
  600     J D Wetherspoon plc     13,217  
  2,700     Las Vegas Sands Corp.     186,408  
  12,600     Marston’s plc     21,230  
  8,100     McDonald’s Corp.     1,600,641  
  8,800     MGM Resorts International     292,776  
  4,500     Mitchells & Butlers plc*     27,389  
  5,800     Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.*     338,778  
  500     Oriental Land Co. Ltd.     68,221  
  8,500     Playtech plc     44,699  
  100     PPHE Hotel Group Ltd.     2,450  
  1,300     Rank Group plc     4,770  
  200     Resorttrust, Inc.     3,390  
  800     Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.     106,808  
  1,600     Skylark Holdings Co. Ltd.     31,368  
  1,400     Sodexo SA     165,911  
  25,900     Starbucks Corp.     2,277,128  
  4,800     William Hill plc     11,982  
  1,500     Yoshinoya Holdings Co. Ltd.     39,998  
  8,600     Yum! Brands, Inc.     866,278  
  100     Zensho Holdings Co. Ltd.     2,264  
   

 

 

 
      11,582,962  

 

 

 
Diversified Financials – 0.8%  
  10,300     3i Group plc     149,883  
  700     Acom Co. Ltd.     3,176  
  1,700     AJ Bell plc     9,660  
  2,700     American Express Co.     336,123  
  2,500     Ameriprise Financial, Inc.     416,450  
  1,600     Amundi SA     125,818  
  11,900     Ashmore Group plc     81,629  
  10,700     Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)     538,531  
  18,733     Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B*     4,243,025  
  1,300     Brewin Dolphin Holdings plc     6,413  
  33,500     Capital One Financial Corp.     3,447,485  
  4,300     Charles Schwab Corp. (The)     204,508  
  900     Close Brothers Group plc     19,062  
  3,748     Credit Acceptance Corp.*     1,657,853  
  600     Credit Saison Co. Ltd.     10,406  
  2,300     Deutsche Boerse AG     360,669  
  6,100     Discover Financial Services     517,402  
  6,400     E*TRADE Financial Corp.     290,368  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Diversified Financials – (continued)  
  700     Euronext NV   57,218  
  3,600     EXOR NV     279,113  
  5,800     Franklin Resources, Inc.     150,684  
  200     GRENKE AG     20,695  
  1,400     Hargreaves Lansdown plc     35,912  
  1,500     IG Group Holdings plc     13,809  
  2,600     IntegraFin Holdings plc     15,326  
  38,636     Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Class A     1,801,210  
  5,400     Intermediate Capital Group plc     115,176  
  23,065     Invesco Ltd.     414,709  
  58,800     Investec plc     345,554  
  500     Japan Exchange Group, Inc.     8,803  
  78,300     Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.     1,673,271  
  5,500     Jupiter Fund Management plc     29,869  
  144,700     M&G plc*     454,640  
  12,000     Man Group plc     25,132  
  2,300     MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.     871,953  
  11,000     Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co. Ltd.     70,815  
  14,885     Moody’s Corp.     3,533,848  
  48,000     Morgan Stanley     2,453,760  
  2,100     MSCI, Inc.     542,178  
  27,500     Natixis SA     122,499  
  300     Northern Trust Corp.     31,872  
  7,700     ORIX Corp.     127,600  
  1,300     Plus500 Ltd.     15,257  
  3,500     Raymond James Financial, Inc.     313,110  
  3,600     S&P Global, Inc.     982,980  
  1,400     Sanne Group plc     12,555  
  500     SBI Holdings, Inc.     10,556  
  1,600     Schroders plc     70,650  
  1,700     St James’s Place plc     26,205  
  45,812     Standard Life Aberdeen plc     199,311  
  4,500     State Street Corp.     355,950  
  30,226     Synchrony Financial     1,088,438  
  1,900     T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.     231,496  
  100     Tokyo Century Corp.     5,324  
  200     Zenkoku Hosho Co. Ltd.     8,492  
   

 

 

 
      28,934,431  

 

 

 
Energy – 0.6%  
  3,000     Apache Corp.     76,770  
  10,300     Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.     179,323  
  38,900     Cairn Energy plc*     106,420  
  33,330     Cheniere Energy, Inc.*     2,035,463  
  11,600     Chevron Corp.     1,397,916  
  1,800     Cimarex Energy Co.     94,482  
  14,900     ConocoPhillips     968,947  
  2,000     Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd.     45,788  
  6,500     Devon Energy Corp.     168,805  
  1,832     Energean Oil & Gas plc*     22,568  
  6,600     Eni SpA     102,506  
  3,071     EOG Resources, Inc.     257,227  
  22,600     HollyFrontier Corp.     1,146,046  
  15,000     Hunting plc     83,607  

 

 

 

 

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


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Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Energy – (continued)  
  9,300     JXTG Holdings, Inc.   $ 42,209  
  400     Koninklijke Vopak NV     21,736  
  16,400     Marathon Petroleum Corp.     988,100  
  1,700     Neste OYJ     59,151  
  27,000     ONEOK, Inc.     2,043,090  
  35,900     Petrofac Ltd.     183,053  
  4,700     Phillips 66     523,627  
  500     Pioneer Natural Resources Co.     75,685  
  156,225     Premier Oil plc*     203,211  
  467,501     Range Resources Corp.(b)     2,267,380  
  19,614     Repsol SA     308,139  
  40,900     Royal Dutch Shell plc Class A     1,211,222  
  89,500     Saipem SpA*     437,719  
  21,100     TOTAL SA     1,170,850  
  204,600     Tullow Oil plc     174,028  
  8,400     Valero Energy Corp.     786,660  
  106,047     Williams Cos., Inc. (The)     2,515,435  
   

 

 

 
      19,697,163  

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing – 0.4%  
  4,000     Aeon Co. Ltd.     82,546  
  200     Ain Holdings, Inc.     12,719  
  22,577     Carrefour SA     379,715  
  1,800     Casino Guichard Perrachon SA(b)     84,195  
  500     Colruyt SA     26,068  
  6,100     Costco Wholesale Corp.     1,792,912  
  211,100     J Sainsbury plc     643,697  
  21,700     Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA     357,601  
  1,500     Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd.     51,606  
  14,800     Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV     371,071  
  34,200     Kroger Co. (The)     991,458  
  800     Lawson, Inc.     45,410  
  18,600     METRO AG     299,296  
  3,500     Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.     128,294  
  500     Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd.     26,377  
  400     Sundrug Co. Ltd.     14,473  
  11,800     Sysco Corp.     1,009,372  
  91,200     Tesco plc     308,223  
  100     Tsuruha Holdings, Inc.     12,840  
  99,064     US Foods Holding Corp.*     4,149,791  
  13,800     Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.     813,648  
  30,200     Walmart, Inc.     3,588,968  
  300     Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd.     19,059  
  173,100     Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc     458,118  
   

 

 

 
      15,667,457  

 

 

 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco – 0.4%  
  600     AG Barr plc     4,610  
  2,400     Ajinomoto Co., Inc.     39,954  
  8,400     Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV     687,963  
  7,400     Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.     342,990  
  1,800     Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.     82,117  
  600     Associated British Foods plc     20,641  
  600     Bakkavor Group plc     1,109  
  16,100     British American Tobacco plc     684,284  
  6,000     Britvic plc     71,908  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Food, Beverage & Tobacco – (continued)  
  6,300     Brown-Forman Corp. Class B   425,880  
  200     Calbee, Inc.     6,516  
  11,900     Campbell Soup Co.     588,098  
  100     Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings, Inc.     2,555  
  2,200     Coca-Cola HBC AG*     74,778  
  22,812     Conagra Brands, Inc.     781,083  
  1,600     Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A     303,600  
  800     Cranswick plc     35,923  
  7,400     Danone SA     614,540  
  10,500     Diageo plc     442,435  
  44,755     General Mills, Inc.     2,397,078  
  4,800     Glanbia plc     55,242  
  7,000     Greencore Group plc     24,797  
  500     Heineken Holding NV     48,596  
  1,500     Heineken NV     160,092  
  5,500     Hershey Co. (The)     808,390  
  100     Hilton Food Group plc     1,468  
  100     House Foods Group, Inc.     3,411  
  1,700     Imperial Brands plc     42,059  
  5,300     JM Smucker Co. (The)     551,889  
  1,400     Kellogg Co.     96,824  
  100     Kikkoman Corp.     4,895  
  16,600     Kraft Heinz Co. (The)     533,358  
  1,000     Maruha Nichiro Corp.     25,601  
  1,445     McCormick & Co., Inc. (Non-Voting)     245,260  
  800     Megmilk Snow Brand Co. Ltd.     18,217  
  13,432     Molson Coors Brewing Co. Class B     723,985  
  19,814     Mondelez International, Inc. Class A     1,091,355  
  2,800     Monster Beverage Corp.*     177,940  
  100     Morinaga & Co. Ltd.     4,802  
  200     Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd.     8,155  
  700     NH Foods Ltd.     28,996  
  800     Nichirei Corp.     18,688  
  600     Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd.     3,583  
  1,900     PepsiCo, Inc.     259,673  
  1,300     Sapporo Holdings Ltd.     30,709  
  700     Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd.     29,224  
  28,100     Tate & Lyle plc     283,131  
  200     Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.     8,493  
  11,900     Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A     1,083,376  
  700     Yamazaki Baking Co. Ltd.     12,509  
   

 

 

 
      13,992,780  

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Services – 1.4%  
  56,400     Abbott Laboratories     4,898,904  
  800     Alfresa Holdings Corp.     16,252  
  8,053     AmerisourceBergen Corp.     684,666  
  7,200     Amplifon SpA     207,211  
  3,207     Anthem, Inc.     968,610  
  25,900     Baxter International, Inc.     2,165,758  
  34,800     Boston Scientific Corp.*     1,573,656  
  8,900     Cardinal Health, Inc.     450,162  
  500     Carl Zeiss Meditec AG     63,565  
  10,000     Centene Corp.*     628,700  
  8,400     Cerner Corp.     616,476  

 

 

 

 

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


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

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Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Health Care Equipment & Services – (continued)  
  15,000     Cigna Corp.   $ 3,067,350  
  95,080     ConvaTec Group plc     250,225  
  800     Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)     257,032  
  37,700     CVS Health Corp.     2,800,733  
  32,321     Danaher Corp.     4,960,627  
  10,400     DaVita, Inc.*     780,312  
  5,900     Dentsply Sirona, Inc.     333,881  
  9,900     DexCom, Inc.*     2,165,526  
  300     DiaSorin SpA     38,852  
  1,600     Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*     373,264  
  6,600     Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA     485,944  
  10,900     Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA     613,381  
  18,500     HCA Healthcare, Inc.     2,734,485  
  11,300     Henry Schein, Inc.*     753,936  
  4,000     Hologic, Inc.*     208,840  
  1,400     Hoya Corp.     133,647  
  2,200     IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.*     574,486  
  3,200     Koninklijke Philips NV     156,428  
  4,087     Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings*     691,398  
  1,700     M3, Inc.     51,264  
  1,400     Mani, Inc.     40,022  
  5,800     McKesson Corp.     802,256  
  21,972     Mediclinic International plc     119,792  
  2,500     Medipal Holdings Corp.     55,176  
  45,900     Medtronic plc     5,207,355  
  100     Miraca Holdings, Inc.     2,449  
  5,100     Olympus Corp.     78,605  
  4,700     Quest Diagnostics, Inc.     501,913  
  4,200     ResMed, Inc.     650,874  
  500     Ship Healthcare Holdings, Inc.     23,066  
  5,800     Smith & Nephew plc     139,784  
  700     Terumo Corp.     24,832  
  800     Toho Holdings Co. Ltd.     17,725  
  3,200     UDG Healthcare plc     34,213  
  8,000     UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     2,351,840  
  15,800     Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B     2,266,668  
  17,100     Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.     2,559,528  
   

 

 

 
      48,581,669  

 

 

 
Household & Personal Products – 0.1%  
  1,000     Beiersdorf AG     119,629  
  3,000     Church & Dwight Co., Inc.     211,020  
  22,301     Coty, Inc. Class A     250,886  
  500     Kao Corp.     41,238  
  4,200     Kimberly-Clark Corp.     577,710  
  700     L’Oreal SA     206,995  
  300     Pola Orbis Holdings, Inc.     7,146  
  22,200     Procter & Gamble Co. (The)     2,772,780  
  1,400     PZ Cussons plc     3,866  
  100     Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.     3,026  
  400     Shiseido Co. Ltd.     28,404  
  5,200     Unilever plc     297,662  
   

 

 

 
      4,520,362  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Insurance – 0.4%  
  1,400     Admiral Group plc   42,782  
  37,100     Aegon NV     169,829  
  2,700     Ageas     159,658  
  2,600     Allianz SE (Registered)     637,072  
  7,100     Allstate Corp. (The)     798,395  
  3,900     American International Group, Inc.     200,187  
  1,712     Aon plc     356,592  
  1,200     Arthur J Gallagher & Co.     114,276  
  3,600     ASR Nederland NV     134,912  
  23,400     Assicurazioni Generali SpA     483,088  
  400     Assurant, Inc.     52,432  
  93,900     Aviva plc     521,197  
  3,400     Beazley plc     25,017  
  6,300     Cincinnati Financial Corp.     662,445  
  19,400     CNP Assurances     386,548  
  5,400     Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.     88,994  
  2,800     Direct Line Insurance Group plc     11,585  
  800     Hannover Rueck SE     154,252  
  18,400     Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)     1,118,168  
  11,300     Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd.     106,270  
  4,500     Japan Post Insurance Co. Ltd.     76,709  
  1,100     Lancashire Holdings Ltd.     11,206  
  92,200     Legal & General Group plc     370,373  
  10,700     Lincoln National Corp.     631,407  
  3,000     Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.     334,230  
  18,200     MetLife, Inc.     927,654  
  600     MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.     19,805  
  1,300     Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen (Registered)     383,621  
  7,039     NN Group NV     267,643  
  21,900     Poste Italiane SpA     248,847  
  12,400     Principal Financial Group, Inc.     682,000  
  4,600     Progressive Corp. (The)     332,994  
  9,200     Prudential Financial, Inc.     862,408  
  3,500     Prudential plc     67,062  
  1,000     Sabre Insurance Group plc     4,080  
  1,000     Sampo OYJ Class A     43,663  
  300     Sompo Holdings, Inc.     11,781  
  300     Sony Financial Holdings, Inc.     7,201  
  800     Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.     44,791  
  3,100     Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)     424,545  
  25,200     Unum Group     734,832  
  300     Willis Towers Watson plc     60,582  
   

 

 

 
      12,771,133  

 

 

 
Materials – 0.7%  
  3,520     Air Liquide SA     499,033  
  2,500     Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.     587,475  
  200     Air Water, Inc.     2,918  
  4,777     Akzo Nobel NV     487,846  
  10,000     Anglo American plc     287,279  
  7,000     Antofagasta plc     84,754  
  18,800     ArcelorMittal SA     331,250  

 

 

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

 

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Materials – (continued)  
  2,100     Arkema SA   $ 224,548  
  1,000     Avery Dennison Corp.     130,820  
  9,100     Ball Corp.     588,497  
  5,000     BHP Group plc     117,170  
  25,400     Celanese Corp.     3,127,248  
  29,100     Centamin plc     48,808  
  6,000     CF Industries Holdings, Inc.     286,440  
  3,800     Covestro AG     176,815  
  19,800     CRH plc     796,186  
  600     Daicel Corp.     5,736  
  6,500     Dow, Inc.     355,745  
  600     Dowa Holdings Co. Ltd.     22,273  
  3,466     DuPont de Nemours, Inc.     222,517  
  4,785     Eastman Chemical Co.     379,259  
  1,900     Ecolab, Inc.     366,681  
  6,100     Essentra plc     35,181  
  1,700     Evonik Industries AG     51,922  
  28,500     Evraz plc     152,612  
  99,100     Ferrexpo plc     208,523  
  125,300     Glencore plc*     390,149  
  127,900     Graphic Packaging Holding Co.     2,129,535  
  5,000     HeidelbergCement AG     363,325  
  300     Hill & Smith Holdings plc     5,853  
  1,600     Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd.     67,033  
  500     Hitachi Metals Ltd.     7,360  
  5,100     Hochschild Mining plc     12,364  
  800     Huhtamaki OYJ     37,133  
  4,100     Ibstock plc     17,102  
  8,400     International Paper Co.     386,820  
  18,600     K+S AG (Registered)     231,629  
  2,000     Kansai Paint Co. Ltd.     48,858  
  2,700     Koninklijke DSM NV     353,013  
  600     LANXESS AG     40,286  
  10,947     Linde plc     2,334,125  
  100     Lintec Corp.     2,226  
  2,900     LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A     273,992  
  3,100     Marshalls plc     35,314  
  8,300     Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.     2,321,012  
  8,700     Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp.     64,825  
  1,900     Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc.     28,945  
  1,400     Mitsubishi Materials Corp.     37,996  
  1,800     Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.     43,847  
  1,600     Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd.     42,431  
  6,800     Newmont Goldcorp Corp.     295,460  
  200     Nippon Kayaku Co. Ltd.     2,477  
  8,900     Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co. Ltd.     19,130  
  1,100     Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd.     56,630  
  300     Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd.     18,591  
  200     Nissan Chemical Corp.     8,376  
  7,000     Nucor Corp.     393,960  
  1,900     Oji Holdings Corp.     10,275  
  2,700     Packaging Corp. of America     302,373  
  6,500     Polymetal International plc     102,798  
  3,400     PPG Industries, Inc.     453,866  
  3,100     Rengo Co. Ltd.     23,618  
  1,300     Rhi Magnesita NV     66,262  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Materials – (continued)  
  1,400     Rio Tinto plc   82,873  
  1,600     Sealed Air Corp.     63,728  
  4,300     Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)     2,509,222  
  700     Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.     76,981  
  1,200     Showa Denko KK     31,627  
  5,400     Smurfit Kappa Group plc     208,339  
  2,400     Solvay SA     279,343  
  11,900     Stora Enso OYJ Class R     173,154  
  5,100     Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.     23,157  
  700     Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd.     22,540  
  200     Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd.     8,712  
  900     Taiheiyo Cement Corp.     26,418  
  1,300     Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp.     28,774  
  2,900     Teijin Ltd.     54,178  
  1,900     Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd.     18,955  
  900     Tokuyama Corp.     23,419  
  900     Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co. Ltd.     35,114  
  6,200     Toray Industries, Inc.     42,008  
  1,800     Tosoh Corp.     27,730  
  1,500     Ube Industries Ltd.     32,487  
  6,000     UPM-Kymmene OYJ     208,167  
  4,200     voestalpine AG     116,490  
  2,500     Vulcan Materials Co.     359,975  
  10,500     WestRock Co.     450,555  
  1,200     Wienerberger AG     35,562  
  900     Yamato Kogyo Co. Ltd.     22,535  
  2,000     Zeon Corp.     24,889  
   

 

 

 
      25,593,457  

 

 

 
Media & Entertainment – 2.9%  
  100     4imprint Group plc     4,610  
  117,812     Activision Blizzard, Inc.     7,000,389  
  10,036     Alphabet, Inc. Class A*     13,442,118  
  5,035     Alphabet, Inc. Class C*     6,731,896  
  30,800     Altice Europe NV*     199,445  
  8,300     Auto Trader Group plc     65,546  
  500     Capcom Co. Ltd.     13,840  
  1,700     Charter Communications, Inc. Class A*     824,636  
  151,360     Comcast Corp. Class A     6,806,659  
  3,300     CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA     207,053  
  26,400     Electronic Arts, Inc.*     2,838,264  
  100     Euromoney Institutional Investor plc     1,725  
  85,981     Facebook, Inc. Class A*     17,647,600  
  28,700     Fox Corp. Class A     1,063,909  
  28,500     Fox Corp. Class B     1,037,400  
  11,600     Fuji Media Holdings, Inc.     164,701  
  2,400     Future plc     46,096  
  2,500     Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc.     40,228  
  57,700     Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)     1,332,870  
  400     Kakaku.com, Inc.     10,213  
  5,800     Lagardere SCA     126,409  
  15,700     Liberty Broadband Corp. Class C*     1,974,275  
  53,500     Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM Class C*     2,575,490  

 

 

 

 

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


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Media & Entertainment – (continued)  
  7,300     Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One Class A*   $ 319,594  
  63,738     Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.*     4,555,355  
  5,400     Netflix, Inc.*     1,747,278  
  191,900     News Corp. Class A     2,713,466  
  8,709     News Corp. Class B     126,368  
  2,100     Nexon Co. Ltd.*     27,857  
  27,000     Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Class A     3,165,750  
  200     Nintendo Co. Ltd.     79,992  
  7,500     Nippon Television Holdings, Inc.     100,060  
  8,100     Omnicom Group, Inc.     656,262  
  1,800     Pearson plc     15,207  
  4,700     ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE     73,333  
  5,948     Publicis Groupe SA     269,691  
  11,000     Rightmove plc     92,303  
  30,900     Roku, Inc.*     4,137,510  
  400     RTL Group SA     19,709  
  400     Scout24 AG     26,469  
  300     Shochiku Co. Ltd.     45,250  
  46,200     Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Class A     1,540,308  
  600     Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd.     29,876  
  31,100     Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.*     3,807,573  
  200     Telenet Group Holding NV     8,991  
  800     Toho Co. Ltd.     33,338  
  32,095     TripAdvisor, Inc.     975,046  
  4,500     TV Asahi Holdings Corp.     83,091  
  1,000     Ubisoft Entertainment SA*     69,283  
  59,145     Walt Disney Co. (The)     8,554,141  
  28,800     World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Class A     1,868,256  
  1,800     WPP plc     25,330  
  51,000     Zillow Group, Inc. Class A*     2,332,740  
  332,400     Zynga, Inc. Class A*     2,034,288  
   

 

 

 
      103,689,087  

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences – 1.0%  
  12,000     AbbVie, Inc.     1,062,480  
  4,500     Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     486,675  
  800     Amgen, Inc.     192,856  
  5,000     Astellas Pharma, Inc.     85,350  
  8,500     Bayer AG (Registered)     691,021  
  3,700     Biogen, Inc.*     1,097,901  
  9,500     Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Class A*     3,515,285  
  18,100     Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.     1,161,839  
  600     Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.     55,257  
  1,200     Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd.     79,253  
  1,600     Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc     61,520  
  400     Eisai Co. Ltd.     29,930  
  65,000     Elanco Animal Health, Inc.*     1,914,250  
  800     Galapagos NV*     166,598  
  1,000     Genus plc     42,121  
  45,732     Gilead Sciences, Inc.     2,971,665  
  57,700     GlaxoSmithKline plc     1,355,780  
  7,200     Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc     189,880  
  70,900     Horizon Therapeutics plc*     2,566,580  
  1,900     Incyte Corp.*     165,908  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences – (continued)  
  100     Ipsen SA   8,877  
  21,249     Johnson & Johnson     3,099,592  
  200     Kaken Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.     11,035  
  2,000     Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.     56,820  
  600     Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd.     14,136  
  2,700     Merck KGaA     318,313  
  100     Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*     79,328  
  200     Mochida Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.     8,052  
  300     MorphoSys AG*     42,438  
  51,566     Mylan NV*     1,036,477  
  18,295     Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.*     1,966,530  
  300     Nippon Shinyaku Co. Ltd.     25,978  
  1,100     Orion OYJ Class B     50,943  
  1,900     Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.     84,691  
  11,200     Perrigo Co. plc     578,592  
  961     PureTech Health plc*     4,073  
  1,500     Recordati SpA     63,232  
  1,000     Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     375,480  
  900     Sawai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.     57,019  
  1,400     Shionogi & Co. Ltd.     86,606  
  3,000     Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co. Ltd.     58,125  
  300     Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd.     22,139  
  3,500     Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.     138,433  
  14,450     Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.     4,694,372  
  3,800     UCB SA     302,383  
  25,227     Zoetis, Inc.     3,338,793  
   

 

 

 
      34,414,606  

 

 

 
Real Estate – 0.8%  
  400     Aedifica SA (REIT)     50,791  
  2,500     Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (REIT)     403,950  
  3,200     alstria office REIT-AG (REIT)     60,123  
  31,647     American Tower Corp. (REIT)     7,273,114  
  5,200     Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A (REIT)     268,580  
  2,400     Aroundtown SA     21,556  
  27,828     Assura plc (REIT)     28,678  
  1,600     AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (REIT)     335,520  
  1,700     Big Yellow Group plc (REIT)     27,000  
  500     CLS Holdings plc     1,997  
  200     Cofinimmo SA (REIT)     29,389  
  900     Covivio (REIT)     102,213  
  22,000     Crown Castle International Corp. (REIT)     3,127,300  
  1,300     Derwent London plc (REIT)     69,051  
  1,400     Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT)     167,636  
  7,000     Duke Realty Corp. (REIT)     242,690  
  7,090     Equinix, Inc. (REIT)     4,138,433  
  7,800     Equity Residential (REIT)     631,176  
  2,000     Essex Property Trust, Inc. (REIT)     601,720  
  3,500     Extra Space Storage, Inc. (REIT)     369,670  
  200     Federal Realty Investment Trust (REIT)     25,746  
  5,800     GCP Student Living plc (REIT)     15,228  
  300     Gecina SA (REIT)     53,707  

 

 

 

 

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


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Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Real Estate – (continued)  
  4,800     Grainger plc   $ 19,914  
  3,300     Great Portland Estates plc (REIT)     37,592  
  12,400     Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (REIT)     427,428  
  9,900     Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (REIT)     183,645  
  17,900     Howard Hughes Corp. (The)*     2,269,720  
  800     Hulic Co. Ltd.     9,632  
  600     ICADE (REIT)     65,317  
  700     IMMOFINANZ AG*     18,754  
  7,600     Inmobiliaria Colonial SOCIMI SA (REIT)     97,001  
  19,200     IWG plc     111,192  
  22,400     Kimco Realty Corp. (REIT)     463,904  
  1,900     Kojamo OYJ     34,526  
  3,600     Land Securities Group plc (REIT)     47,255  
  12,827     LondonMetric Property plc (REIT)     40,200  
  4,300     Merlin Properties Socimi SA (REIT)     61,805  
  4,900     Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (REIT)     646,114  
  3,200     Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.     61,232  
  3,100     Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc.     74,354  
  1,300     Open House Co. Ltd.     37,170  
  14,220     Primary Health Properties plc (REIT)     30,137  
  6,300     Prologis, Inc. (REIT)     561,582  
  800     Public Storage (REIT)     170,368  
  5,600     Realty Income Corp. (REIT)     412,328  
  2,900     Safestore Holdings plc (REIT)     30,961  
  1,600     Savills plc     24,055  
  11,056     SBA Communications Corp. (REIT)     2,664,385  
  10,533     Segro plc (REIT)     125,421  
  700     Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT)     104,272  
  3,800     Sirius Real Estate Ltd.     4,455  
  1,100     St Modwen Properties plc     7,242  
  400     Sumitomo Realty & Development Co. Ltd.     13,956  
  3,000     Tokyo Tatemono Co. Ltd.     46,826  
  5,200     Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp.     35,908  
  22,100     Tritax Big Box REIT plc (REIT)     43,611  
  7,400     UDR, Inc. (REIT)     345,580  
  4,537     UNITE Group plc (The) (REIT)     75,722  
  3,600     Ventas, Inc. (REIT)     207,864  
  2,000     Vonovia SE     107,419  
  400     Warehouses De Pauw CVA (REIT)     72,776  
  6,900     Welltower, Inc. (REIT)     564,282  
  4,300     Weyerhaeuser Co. (REIT)     129,860  
  300     Workspace Group plc (REIT)     4,721  
   

 

 

 
      28,535,754  

 

 

 
Retailing – 1.7%  
  200     ABC-Mart, Inc.     13,652  
  1,700     Advance Auto Parts, Inc.     272,272  
  7,876     Amazon.com, Inc.*     14,553,588  
  400     AutoZone, Inc.*     476,524  
  7,300     B&M European Value Retail SA     39,611  
  2,800     Best Buy Co., Inc.     245,840  
  1,600     Booking Holdings, Inc.*     3,285,968  
  22,413     CarMax, Inc.*     1,964,948  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Retailing – (continued)  
  91,600     Carvana Co.*   8,431,780  
  8,200     Dixons Carphone plc     15,663  
  5,500     Dollar General Corp.     857,890  
  24,760     Dollar Tree, Inc.*     2,328,678  
  4,300     Dunelm Group plc     65,844  
  18,938     eBay, Inc.     683,851  
  56,300     Etsy, Inc.*     2,494,090  
  3,100     Expedia Group, Inc.     335,234  
  100     Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.     59,407  
  59,700     Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. Class A*     3,033,357  
  8,900     Frasers Group plc*     54,064  
  6,030     Gap, Inc. (The)     106,610  
  800     Genuine Parts Co.     84,984  
  200     H2O Retailing Corp.     2,236  
  100     Hikari Tsushin, Inc.     25,130  
  25,750     Home Depot, Inc. (The)     5,623,285  
  9,400     Inchcape plc     87,906  
  5,000     Industria de Diseno Textil SA     176,703  
  400     Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.     3,592  
  400     Izumi Co. Ltd.     14,407  
  4,900     J Front Retailing Co. Ltd.     68,342  
  13,200     JD Sports Fashion plc     146,620  
  13,900     Kingfisher plc     40,014  
  7,300     Kohl’s Corp.     371,935  
  2,300     K’s Holdings Corp.     30,070  
  11,300     L Brands, Inc.     204,756  
  9,372     LKQ Corp.*     334,580  
  18,700     Lowe’s Cos., Inc.     2,239,512  
  23,100     Macy’s, Inc.     392,700  
  24,100     Marks & Spencer Group plc     68,335  
  11,700     Moneysupermarket.com Group plc     51,361  
  900     Next plc     83,864  
  100     Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd.     15,785  
  9,900     Nordstrom, Inc.     405,207  
  6,900     Ocado Group plc*     117,072  
  3,900     O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.*     1,709,214  
  2,800     Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp.     46,456  
  8,000     Pets at Home Group plc     29,629  
  6,000     Rakuten, Inc.     51,259  
  3,277     Ross Stores, Inc.     381,508  
  100     Sanrio Co. Ltd.     1,964  
  200     Shimamura Co. Ltd.     15,205  
  500     Takashimaya Co. Ltd.     5,609  
  22,500     Target Corp.     2,884,725  
  1,500     Tractor Supply Co.     140,160  
  900     Ulta Beauty, Inc.*     227,826  
  145,900     Urban Outfitters, Inc.*     4,051,643  
  1,100     USS Co. Ltd.     20,794  
  1,000     WH Smith plc     34,464  
  15,400     Yamada Denki Co. Ltd.     81,713  
  1,000     Zalando SE*     50,430  
   

 

 

 
      59,639,866  

 

 

 

 

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


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

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Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 0.8%  
  1,000     Advantest Corp.   $ 56,398  
  20,700     Analog Devices, Inc.     2,459,988  
  10,900     Applied Materials, Inc.     665,336  
  3,800     ASM International NV     428,915  
  2,200     ASML Holding NV     651,324  
  2,701     Broadcom, Inc.     853,570  
  8,200     Dialog Semiconductor plc*     416,455  
  200     Disco Corp.     46,965  
  99,400     Entegris, Inc.     4,978,946  
  7,700     Infineon Technologies AG     173,977  
  27,700     Intel Corp.     1,657,845  
  12,347     Lam Research Corp.     3,610,263  
  1,200     Lasertec Corp.     60,858  
  1,600     Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.     98,416  
  7,400     Microchip Technology, Inc.     774,928  
  95,118     Micron Technology, Inc.*     5,115,446  
  11,990     NVIDIA Corp.     2,821,247  
  7,600     Qorvo, Inc.*     883,348  
  17,259     QUALCOMM, Inc.     1,522,762  
  16,300     Renesas Electronics Corp.*     111,361  
  100     Rohm Co. Ltd.     7,979  
  400     SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd.     27,279  
  4,600     Skyworks Solutions, Inc.     556,048  
  20,500     STMicroelectronics NV     553,353  
  300     SUMCO Corp.     4,971  
  5,400     Texas Instruments, Inc.     692,766  
  500     Tokyo Electron Ltd.     109,165  
  500     Ulvac, Inc.     19,732  
   

 

 

 
      29,359,641  

 

 

 
Software & Services – 3.4%  
  6,200     Accenture plc Class A     1,305,534  
  6,800     Adobe, Inc.*     2,242,708  
  6,700     Akamai Technologies, Inc.*     578,746  
  8,900     Alliance Data Systems Corp.     998,580  
  1,100     Alten SA     139,088  
  3,700     Amadeus IT Group SA     303,018  
  3,200     ANSYS, Inc.*     823,712  
  2,004     Atos SE     167,460  
  16,100     Avast plc     96,754  
  1,300     AVEVA Group plc     80,200  
  900     Bechtle AG     125,667  
  4,200     Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.     518,868  
  8,700     Cadence Design Systems, Inc.*     603,432  
  2,500     Capgemini SE     305,762  
  2,200     Citrix Systems, Inc.     243,980  
  13,300     Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A     824,866  
  400     Computacenter plc     9,394  
  23,300     Coupa Software, Inc.*     3,407,625  
  1,000     Dassault Systemes SE     164,925  
  26,800     DXC Technology Co.     1,007,412  
  7,700     Equiniti Group plc     21,052  
  10,200     Euronet Worldwide, Inc.*     1,607,112  
  22,900     Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.     3,185,161  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Software & Services – (continued)  
  185,900     FireEye, Inc.*   3,072,927  
  2,300     Fiserv, Inc.*     265,949  
  1,600     FleetCor Technologies, Inc.*     460,352  
  1,340     Fujitsu Ltd.     126,035  
  52,576     Genpact Ltd.     2,217,130  
  5,600     Global Payments, Inc.     1,022,336  
  300     GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.     20,544  
  400     Infomart Corp.     3,610  
  12,900     International Business Machines Corp.     1,729,116  
  2,407     Intuit, Inc.     630,466  
  1,500     Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp.     42,243  
  1,494     Kainos Group plc     14,684  
  10,700     Leidos Holdings, Inc.     1,047,423  
  31,652     Mastercard, Inc. Class A     9,450,971  
  2,396     Micro Focus International plc     33,629  
  141,021     Microsoft Corp.     22,239,012  
  1,800     NET One Systems Co. Ltd.     45,958  
  31,800     New Relic, Inc.*     2,089,578  
  17,400     Nexi SpA*     241,713  
  1,500     Nihon Unisys Ltd.     47,054  
  2,100     Nomura Research Institute Ltd.     44,911  
  33,927     NortonLifeLock, Inc.     865,817  
  5,800     NTT Data Corp.     77,569  
  122,924     Nuance Communications, Inc.*     2,191,735  
  300     Obic Co. Ltd.     40,410  
  13,800     Okta, Inc.*     1,592,106  
  16,162     Oracle Corp.     867,597  
  500     Otsuka Corp.     19,967  
  22,644     Palo Alto Networks, Inc.*     5,236,425  
  3,200     Paychex, Inc.     272,192  
  101,263     PayPal Holdings, Inc.*     10,953,619  
  26,000     Pegasystems, Inc.     2,070,900  
  23,400     Proofpoint, Inc.*     2,685,852  
  13,400     Sage Group plc (The)     132,937  
  32,857     salesforce.com, Inc.*     5,343,862  
  2,300     SAP SE     309,576  
  200     SCSK Corp.     10,371  
  9,776     ServiceNow, Inc.*     2,759,960  
  4,200     Softcat plc     64,174  
  8,300     Sophos Group plc     61,291  
  1,500     Sopra Steria Group     242,269  
  17,500     Splunk, Inc.*     2,620,975  
  20,700     Synopsys, Inc.*     2,881,440  
  1,100     TIS, Inc.     65,024  
  12,700     Trade Desk, Inc. (The) Class A*     3,299,206  
  100     Trend Micro, Inc.     5,117  
  14,900     Twilio, Inc. Class A*     1,464,372  
  6,300     Tyler Technologies, Inc.*     1,890,126  
  2,834     VeriSign, Inc.*     546,055  
  36,394     Visa, Inc. Class A     6,838,433  
  33,700     Western Union Co. (The)     902,486  
  1,620     Worldline SA*     114,843  
  26,600     Zendesk, Inc.*     2,038,358  
   

 

 

 
      122,071,761  

 

 

 

 

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


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Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Technology Hardware & Equipment – 1.3%  
  3,500     Alps Alpine Co. Ltd.   $ 79,448  
  700     Amano Corp.     21,330  
  600     Anritsu Corp.     11,876  
  71,719     Apple, Inc.     21,060,284  
  2,900     Arista Networks, Inc.*     589,860  
  400     Azbil Corp.     11,266  
  3,500     Brother Industries Ltd.     72,286  
  6,300     CDW Corp.     899,892  
  30,926     Cisco Systems, Inc.     1,483,211  
  1,200     Citizen Watch Co. Ltd.     6,535  
  40,300     Dell Technologies, Inc. Class C*     2,071,017  
  7,202     F5 Networks, Inc.*     1,005,759  
  5,492     FLIR Systems, Inc.     285,968  
  2,700     FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.     128,941  
  3,800     Halma plc     106,410  
  37,800     Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.     599,508  
  200     Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.     25,566  
  1,200     Hitachi High-Technologies Corp.     84,983  
  5,520     Hitachi Ltd.     232,921  
  500     Horiba Ltd.     33,337  
  49,000     HP, Inc.     1,006,950  
  1,800     Ibiden Co. Ltd.     42,854  
  3,400     Ingenico Group SA     369,846  
  34,487     Juniper Networks, Inc.     849,415  
  100     Keyence Corp.     35,114  
  7,500     Keysight Technologies, Inc.*     769,725  
  5,700     Konica Minolta, Inc.     37,130  
  1,500     Kyocera Corp.     102,234  
  5,014     Motorola Solutions, Inc.     807,956  
  800     Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd.     49,239  
  119,100     NCR Corp.*     4,187,556  
  4,021     NetApp, Inc.     250,307  
  3,300     Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd.     73,260  
  105,400     Nokia OYJ     389,861  
  1,200     Omron Corp.     69,946  
  600     Oxford Instruments plc     12,239  
  100     Renishaw plc     5,001  
  4,600     Ricoh Co. Ltd.     50,055  
  8,400     Seagate Technology plc     499,800  
  8,100     Spirent Communications plc     26,984  
  900     Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.     27,452  
  200     TDK Corp.     22,476  
  8,200     TE Connectivity Ltd.     785,888  
  1,700     Topcon Corp.     21,973  
  26,900     ViaSat, Inc.*     1,968,946  
  4,400     Western Digital Corp.     279,268  
  500     Yaskawa Electric Corp.     18,836  
  14,289     Zebra Technologies Corp. Class A*     3,649,982  
   

 

 

 
      45,220,691  

 

 

 
Telecommunication Services – 0.4%  
  4,200     Airtel Africa plc     4,487  
  139,800     AT&T, Inc.     5,463,384  
  7,100     Cellnex Telecom SA     306,263  
  90,909     CenturyLink, Inc.     1,200,908  
  29,300     Deutsche Telekom AG (Registered)     478,826  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Telecommunication Services – (continued)  
  2,100     Elisa OYJ   116,012  
  5,700     KDDI Corp.     170,067  
  34,600     Koninklijke KPN NV     102,395  
  7,600     Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.     192,080  
  2,300     NTT DOCOMO, Inc.     64,069  
  2,200     Proximus SADP     63,038  
  2,000     TalkTalk Telecom Group plc     3,078  
  458,200     Telecom Italia SpA*     286,150  
  6,000     Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG     17,391  
  43,700     Telefonica SA     305,599  
  48,425     Verizon Communications, Inc.     2,973,295  
  405,100     Vodafone Group plc     786,451  
   

 

 

 
      12,533,493  

 

 

 
Transportation – 0.3%  
  2,100     Abertis Infraestructuras SA*,(c)     40,987  
  1,200     Aena SME SA     230,062  
  20,200     Air France-KLM*     224,861  
  7,800     Alaska Air Group, Inc.     528,450  
  12,100     Atlantia SpA     282,401  
  49,127     Bollore SA     214,681  
  500     Central Japan Railway Co.     100,534  
  7,800     CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.     609,960  
  200     Clarkson plc     8,047  
  6,200     CSX Corp.     448,632  
  58,353     Delta Air Lines, Inc.     3,412,483  
  6,300     Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Registered)     115,965  
  2,600     Deutsche Post AG (Registered)     98,863  
  5,400     Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.     421,308  
  32,900     Firstgroup plc*     54,649  
  1,400     Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide     118,839  
  10,900     Getlink SE     190,040  
  800     Go-Ahead Group plc (The)     23,443  
  1,100     Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.     47,053  
  500     Japan Airlines Co. Ltd.     15,568  
  200     Japan Airport Terminal Co. Ltd.     11,097  
  900     JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.     105,102  
  1,300     Kamigumi Co. Ltd.     28,576  
  2,500     Kansas City Southern     382,900  
  1,500     Keikyu Corp.     28,918  
  1,000     Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd.     38,749  
  900     Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.     48,816  
  800     Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd.     22,000  
  700     Nagoya Railroad Co. Ltd.     21,737  
  5,300     National Express Group plc     33,034  
  200     Nippon Yusen KK     3,605  
  15,700     Royal Mail plc     47,217  
  500     Sankyu, Inc.     25,126  
  800     Seino Holdings Co. Ltd.     10,808  
  200     SG Holdings Co. Ltd.     4,505  
  23,520     Signature Aviation plc     98,881  
  12,400     Southwest Airlines Co.     669,352  
  600     Tobu Railway Co. Ltd.     21,721  
  15,000     Union Pacific Corp.     2,711,850  

 

 

 

 

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


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Transportation – (continued)  
  7,500     United Airlines Holdings, Inc.*   $ 660,675  
  500     West Japan Railway Co.     43,247  
  2,600     Wizz Air Holdings plc*     134,396  
  1,500     Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd.     25,574  
   

 

 

 
      12,364,712  

 

 

 
Utilities – 0.8%  
  125,300     A2A SpA     235,294  
  17,513     AES Corp.     348,509  
  5,600     Alliant Energy Corp.     306,432  
  2,600     Ameren Corp.     199,680  
  7,000     American Electric Power Co., Inc.     661,570  
  27,652     American Water Works Co., Inc.     3,397,048  
  1,800     Atmos Energy Corp.     201,348  
  14,500     CenterPoint Energy, Inc.     395,415  
  167,900     Centrica plc     198,604  
  9,640     CMS Energy Corp.     605,778  
  10,500     Consolidated Edison, Inc.     949,935  
  5,105     ContourGlobal plc     14,200  
  4,200     Dominion Energy, Inc.     347,844  
  15,600     Drax Group plc     64,884  
  2,500     DTE Energy Co.     324,675  
  7,300     Duke Energy Corp.     665,833  
  6,100     Edison International     460,001  
  67,000     EDP – Energias de Portugal SA     290,740  
  400     Electric Power Development Co. Ltd.     9,709  
  6,195     Electricite de France SA     69,126  
  300     Elia System Operator SA/NV     26,618  
  4,600     Endesa SA     122,842  
  79,900     Enel SpA     634,712  
  15,000     Engie SA     242,975  
  7,045     Entergy Corp.     843,991  
  12,000     Evergy, Inc.     781,080  
  8,200     Eversource Energy     697,574  
  12,800     Exelon Corp.     583,552  
  13,312     FirstEnergy Corp.     646,963  
  1,900     Fortum OYJ     46,899  
  25,700     Hera SpA     112,567  
  83,400     Iberdrola SA     859,484  
  27,600     Italgas SpA     168,738  
  11,300     NextEra Energy, Inc.     2,736,408  
  10,300     NiSource, Inc.     286,752  
  11,898     NRG Energy, Inc.     472,946  
  1,900     Osaka Gas Co. Ltd.     36,334  
  6,300     Pennon Group plc     85,451  
  3,500     Pinnacle West Capital Corp.     314,755  
  2,600     PPL Corp.     93,288  
  8,300     Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.     490,115  
  8,800     RWE AG     269,649  
  4,200     Sempra Energy     636,216  
  2,600     Severn Trent plc     86,616  
  4,100     Shikoku Electric Power Co., Inc.     40,499  
  48,200     Snam SpA     253,426  
  12,500     Southern Co. (The)     796,250  
  9,300     SSE plc     177,372  
  10,200     Suez     154,563  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Utilities – (continued)  
  100     Telecom Plus plc   1,992  
  19,500     Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA     130,414  
  400     Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.     3,965  
  2,400     Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd.     58,317  
  14,100     United Utilities Group plc     176,446  
  13,200     Veolia Environnement SA     351,230  
  400     Verbund AG Class A     20,074  
  113,648     Vistra Energy Corp.     2,612,768  
  8,300     WEC Energy Group, Inc.     765,509  
  8,807     Xcel Energy, Inc.     559,156  
   

 

 

 
      27,125,131  

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS  
  (Cost $641,127,637)   $ 793,537,852  

 

 

 
Closed End Fund – 0.0%  
  2,500     UK Commercial Property REIT Ltd. (REIT)   $ 2,941  
  (Cost $2,787)  

 

 

 
Exchange Traded Funds – 7.5%  
  60,856     Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund   $ 3,653,794  
  198,583     Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund(b)     20,227,665  
  68,986     Invesco Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt ETF(b)     2,040,606  
  2,352,972     Invesco Senior Loan ETF(b)     53,694,821  
  150,568     SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF     8,356,524  
  168,414     SPDR Dow Jones International Real Estate ETF     6,532,779  
  54,112     SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF     5,520,506  
  3,755,221     Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF     166,994,678  

 

 

 
  TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS  
  (Cost $243,897,149)   $ 267,021,373  

 

 

 

 

Shares     Dividend
Rate
  Value  
Investment Company(d) – 65.8%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  2,337,246,531     1.638%   $ 2,337,246,531  
  (Cost $2,337,246,531)  

 

 

 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SECURITIES LENDING
REINVESTMENT VEHICLE
 
 
  (Cost $3,222,274,104)   $ 3,397,808,697  

 

 

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

 

 

Shares     Dividend
Rate
  Value  
Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle(d) – 0.8%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  29,148,415     1.638%   $ 29,148,415  
  (Cost $29,148,415)  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 96.5%  
  (Cost $3,251,422,519)   $ 3,426,957,112  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 3.5%
    124,200,177  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 3,551,157,289  

 

 

 

 

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

*

  Non-income producing security.

(a)

  Preference Shares are a special type of equity investment that shares in the earnings of the company, has limited voting rights, and receives a greater dividend than applicable Common Shares.

(b)

  All or a portion of security is on loan.

(c)

  Significant unobservable inputs were used in the valuation of this portfolio security; i.e., Level 3.

(d)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

CVA

 

—Dutch Certification

EURIBOR

 

—Euro Interbank Offered Rate

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

SPDR

 

—Standard and Poor’s Depositary Receipts

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD

 

—Australian Dollar

CHF

 

—Swiss Franc

EUR

 

—Euro

GBP

 

—British Pound

HUF

 

—Hungarian Forint

IDR

 

—Indonesian Rupiah

ILS

 

—Israel New Shekel

JPY

 

—Japanese Yen

MXN

 

—Mexican Peso

NOK

 

—Norwegian Krone

PHP

 

—Philippines Peso

RUB

 

—Russian Ruble

TWD

 

—Taiwan Dollar

USD

 

—United States Dollar

ZAR

 

—South African Rand

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA

  IDR     160,957,360,000      USD     11,389,567        01/02/2020      $ 204,696  
  IDR     187,209,190,000      USD     13,366,444        01/30/2020        136,394  
  ILS     14,120,000      USD     4,067,758        01/24/2020        25,374  
  MXN     182,650,000      USD     9,612,788        01/24/2020        16,007  
  PHP     681,770,000      USD     13,383,106        01/06/2020        71,356  
  PHP     687,820,000      USD     13,533,946        01/30/2020        25,117  
  RUB     353,240,000      USD     5,507,576        01/09/2020        179,640  
  RUB     529,300,000      USD     8,473,008        01/30/2020        25,619  
  TWD     171,580,000      USD     5,718,761        02/06/2020        31,712  
    ZAR     51,450,000      USD     3,597,374        01/24/2020        65,598  
TOTAL                                      $ 781,513  

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED LOSS

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Loss
 

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA

  INR     617,350,000      USD     8,650,387        01/30/2020      $ (4,365
  USD     8,352,693      AUD     12,090,000        01/24/2020        (136,066
  USD     9,069,414      CHF     8,880,000        01/24/2020        (120,068
  USD     53,577,348      EUR     48,220,000        01/24/2020        (583,670
  USD     11,128,697      GBP     8,510,000        01/24/2020        (150,660
  USD     4,123,779      HUF     1,228,000,000        01/24/2020        (42,525
  USD     11,505,008      IDR     160,957,360,000        01/02/2020        (89,255
  USD     614,947      JPY     66,992,924        01/07/2020        (1,765
  USD     29,562,150      JPY     3,226,200,000        01/24/2020        (165,502
  USD     4,821,236      NOK     43,200,000        01/24/2020        (99,931
  USD     13,422,519      PHP     681,770,000        01/06/2020        (31,944
    USD     5,670,894      RUB     353,240,000        01/09/2020        (16,321
TOTAL                                      $ (1,442,072

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

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

Long position contracts:

                 

100 oz Gold

     111          02/26/2020        $ 16,878,660        $ 321,564  

3 Month Eurodollar

     108          03/16/2020          26,530,200          270,899  

3 Month Eurodollar

     55          06/15/2020          13,516,250          149,809  

3 Month Eurodollar

     59          09/14/2020          14,506,625          166,338  

3 Month Eurodollar

     66          12/14/2020          16,230,225          189,572  

3 Month Eurodollar

     63          03/15/2021          15,501,150          147,640  

3 Month Eurodollar

     50          06/14/2021          12,301,875          71,309  

3 Month Eurodollar

     48          09/13/2021          11,808,600          6,489  

3 Month Eurodollar

     36          12/13/2021          8,852,400          217  

3 Month Sterling

     50          09/16/2020          8,220,385          19,675  

3 Month Sterling

     83          12/16/2020          13,645,151          41,497  

3 Month Sterling

     76          03/17/2021          12,495,614          38,467  

3 Month Sterling

     65          06/16/2021          10,684,348          23,267  

3 Month Sterling

     52          09/15/2021          8,546,187          (2,736

3 Month Sterling

     26          12/15/2021          4,271,802          (1,929

Amsterdam Exchange Index

     68          01/17/2020          9,223,703          (37,102

ASX 90 Day Bank Accepted Bill

     62          03/12/2020          43,413,214          25,885  

ASX 90 Day Bank Accepted Bill

     86          06/11/2020          60,224,244          (13,888

ASX 90 Day Bank Accepted Bill

     80          09/10/2020          56,028,054          (5,921

Australia 10 Year Bond

     193          03/16/2020          19,361,928          (376,683

Brent Crude Oil

     55          01/31/2020          3,631,650          (46,311

CAC 40 10 Euro Index

     141          01/17/2020          9,442,134          13,980  

Canada 10 Year Bond

     93          03/20/2020          9,841,077          (184,179

Copper

     55          03/27/2020          3,847,937          1,911  

DAX Index

     62          03/20/2020          23,030,828          18,434  

EURO STOXX 50 Index

     3,067          03/20/2020          128,287,067          (63,122

Euro-Bobl

     263          03/06/2020          39,442,449          (182,292

Euro-BTP

     116          03/06/2020          18,574,230          47,319  

Euro-Bund

     356          03/06/2020          68,220,717          (789,525

Euro-Buxl

     41          03/06/2020          9,165,747          (312,797

Euro-OAT

     150          03/06/2020          27,415,470          (311,254

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS (continued)

 

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

Long position contracts: (continued)

                 

FTSE 100 Index

     519          03/20/2020        $ 51,553,180        $ 244,282  

FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index

     100          03/19/2020          3,667,000          (26,418

FTSE/MIB Index

     65          03/20/2020          8,534,174          (67,322

Hang Seng Index

     55          01/30/2020          9,976,836          (300

HSCEI

     103          01/30/2020          7,409,449          (4,138

IBEX 35 Index

     74          01/17/2020          7,909,042          (50,981

KOSPI 200 Index

     110          03/12/2020          7,019,759          453,181  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     83          01/15/2020          3,712,694          78,239  

Long Gilt

     176          03/27/2020          30,605,253          (525,673

MSCI Taiwan Index

     168          01/30/2020          7,721,280          (86,076

NASDAQ 100 E-Mini Index

     441          03/20/2020          77,194,845          1,287,332  

OMXS30 Index

     385          01/17/2020          7,268,320          (95,386

Russell 2000 E-Mini Index

     217          03/20/2020          18,126,010          280,104  

S&P Midcap 400 E-Mini Index

     52          03/20/2020          10,736,960          165,346  

S&P/TSX 60 Index

     66          03/19/2020          10,291,233          (24,595

TOPIX Index

     170          03/12/2020          26,926,510          42,241  

U.S. Treasury 2 Year Note

     273          03/31/2020          58,808,039          (55,197

U.S. Treasury 5 Year Note

     443          03/31/2020          52,498,961          (236,275

U.S. Treasury 10 Year Note

     602          03/20/2020          77,206,500          (795,614

U.S. Treasury Long Bond

     187          03/20/2020          29,084,344          (700,105

WTI Crude Oil

     59          01/21/2020          3,609,030          38,187  
Total                                     $ (852,635

Short position contracts:

                 

3 Month Canadian Bankers Acceptance

     (66        03/16/2020          (12,451,715        (973

3 Month Canadian Bankers Acceptance

     (51        06/15/2020          (9,623,744        (1,700

3 Month Canadian Bankers Acceptance

     (47        09/14/2020          (8,870,298        (1,581

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (113        03/16/2020          (31,810,024        5,480  

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (68        06/15/2020          (19,142,315        4,294  

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (55        09/14/2020          (15,481,213        3,828  

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (34        12/14/2020          (9,569,251        1,913  

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (14        03/15/2021          (3,939,691        511  

3 Month Euroswiss

     (76        03/16/2020          (19,769,580        8,714  

3 Month Euroswiss

     (55        06/15/2020          (14,308,354        3,145  

3 Month Euroswiss

     (42        09/14/2020          (10,925,294        3,378  

3 Month Sterling

     (25        03/18/2020          (4,108,123        984  

Euro-Schatz

     (385        03/06/2020          (48,328,837        28,811  

Japan 10 Year Bond

     (16        03/13/2020          (22,407,804        (15,456

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (83        01/15/2020          (3,712,694        (131,440

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     (983        03/20/2020          (158,808,565        (1,383,182

Soybean

     (49        03/13/2020          (2,337,300        (123,267
Total                                     $ (1,596,541
Total Futures Contracts                                     $ (2,449,176

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   37


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

SWAP CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following swap contracts:

CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP CONTRACTS

 

Reference Obligation/Index(a)    Financing Rate
Received (Paid)
by the Fund
    Credit
Spread at
December 31,
2019(b)
   Termination
Date
     Notional
Amount
(000’s)
     Value      Upfront
Premium
(Received)
Paid
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Protection Sold:

                   

iTraxx Europe Crossover Index

     5.000%     2.080%      12/20/2024      EUR  100,600      $ 15,519,376      $ 13,634,374      $ 1,885,002  

iTraxx Europe Index

     1.000     0.450      12/20/2024        15,850        497,131        415,496        81,635  

Markit CDX North America High Yield Index

     5.000     2.800      12/20/2024      USD 108,700        10,537,106        6,873,910        3,663,196  

Markit CDX North America Investment Grade Index

     1.000     0.450      12/20/2024        17,200        451,782        341,984        109,798  
TOTAL                                   $ 27,005,395      $ 21,265,764      $ 5,739,631  

 

  (a)   Payments received quarterly.
  (b)   Credit spread on the referenced obligation, together with the period of expiration, are indicators of payment/performance risk. The likelihood of a credit event occurring which would require a fund or its counterparty to make a payment or otherwise be required to perform under the swap contract is generally greater as the credit spread and term of the swap contract increase.

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS

 

Referenced Obligation/Index    Financing Rate
Received (Paid)
by the Fund
     Counterparty    Termination
Date
       Notional
Amount
(000’s)
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)(a)
 

Alerian MLP Index Total Return(b)

     (1.738)%      Bank of America NA      08/17/2020          USD       21,757      $ 549,892  

Bloomberg Roll Select Commodity Index Total Return(c)

     0.000      JPMorgan Chase Bank NA      02/28/2020          USD       55,285        (222,506

Euro Stoxx Gross Total Return Index(d)

     0.464           06/16/2020          EUR       50,668        (358,046

FTSE 100 Total Return Index(d)

     0.697             09/15/2020          GBP       11,952        (592,848
TOTAL                                              $ (623,508

 

  (a)   There are no upfront payments on the swap contracts listed above; therefore the unrealized gains (losses) on the swap contracts are equal to their value.
  (b)   Payments made monthly.
  (c)   Payments made weekly.
  (d)   Payments received monthly.

WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following written options contracts:

 

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

Written options contracts:

               

Puts

               

S&P 500 Index

  Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.     2,700 USD       01/17/2020       45     $ (14,538,510   $ (2,925   $ (105,686   $ 102,761  
      2,725 USD       01/17/2020       44       (14,215,432     (3,190     (116,127     112,937  
      2,750 USD       01/17/2020       44       (14,215,432     (3,630     (126,987     123,357  
      2,775 USD       01/17/2020       43       (13,892,354     (3,763     (138,768     135,005  
      2,800 USD       01/17/2020       42       (13,569,276     (4,305     (151,074     146,769  
      2,825 USD       01/17/2020       41       (13,246,198     (4,817     (167,510     162,693  
      2,850 USD       01/17/2020       41       (13,246,198     (5,433     (182,701     177,268  
      2,875 USD       01/17/2020       40       (12,923,120     (5,900     (197,091     191,191  
      2,900 USD       01/17/2020       39       (12,600,042     (6,532     (218,618     212,086  
      2,925 USD       01/17/2020       38       (12,276,964     (7,315     (237,805     230,490  

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS (continued)

 

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

Written options contracts: (continued)

 

         

Puts (continued)

               
      2,950 USD       01/17/2020       38     $ (12,276,964   $ (8,360   $ (257,787   $ 249,427  
      2,975 USD       01/17/2020       37       (11,953,886     (9,435     (286,352     276,917  
      3,000 USD       01/17/2020       37       (11,953,886     (11,285     (312,798     301,513  
      2,775 USD       02/21/2020       42       (13,569,276     (19,110     (83,129     64,019  
      2,800 USD       02/21/2020       41       (13,246,198     (21,115     (90,169     69,054  
      2,825 USD       02/21/2020       41       (13,246,198     (23,575     (98,429     74,854  
      2,850 USD       02/21/2020       40       (12,923,120     (26,200     (106,600     80,400  
      2,875 USD       02/21/2020       39       (12,600,042     (29,250     (116,309     87,059  
      2,900 USD       02/21/2020       39       (12,600,042     (33,345     (128,121     94,776  
      2,925 USD       02/21/2020       38       (12,276,964     (36,860     (138,222     101,362  
      2,950 USD       02/21/2020       37       (11,953,886     (41,070     (153,137     112,067  
      2,975 USD       02/21/2020       37       (11,953,886     (46,990     (166,894     119,904  
      3,000 USD       02/21/2020       36       (11,630,808     (52,560     (183,213     130,653  
      3,025 USD       02/21/2020       35       (11,307,730     (58,625     (197,724     139,099  
      3,050 USD       02/21/2020       35       (11,307,730     (67,375     (216,064     148,689  
      3,075 USD       02/21/2020       34       (10,984,652     (75,140     (236,408     161,268  
      3,100 USD       02/21/2020       34       (10,984,652     (86,530     (260,573     174,043  
      2,875 USD       03/20/2020       49       (15,830,822     (75,950     (85,511     9,561  
      2,900 USD       03/20/2020       48       (15,507,744     (83,280     (92,511     9,231  
      2,925 USD       03/20/2020       48       (15,507,744     (93,120     (102,868     9,748  
      2,950 USD       03/20/2020       47       (15,184,666     (102,225     (110,279     8,054  
      2,975 USD       03/20/2020       46       (14,861,588     (111,550     (120,216     8,666  
      3,000 USD       03/20/2020       45       (14,538,510     (121,950     (129,698     7,748  
      3,025 USD       03/20/2020       45       (14,538,510     (136,125     (143,350     7,225  
      3,050 USD       03/20/2020       44       (14,215,432     (148,940     (155,335     6,395  
      3,075 USD       03/20/2020       43       (13,892,354     (162,325     (168,328     6,003  
      3,100 USD       03/20/2020       42       (13,569,276     (176,820     (182,474     5,654  
      3,125 USD       03/20/2020       42       (13,569,276     (197,190     (203,233     6,043  
      3,150 USD       03/20/2020       41       (13,246,198     (214,840     (221,905     7,065  
      3,175 USD       03/20/2020       40       (12,923,120     (234,000     (239,954     5,954  
          3,200 USD       03/20/2020       40       (12,923,120     (262,000     (269,018     7,018  
Total written options contracts

 

            1,677             $ (2,814,950   $ (6,898,976   $ 4,084,026  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   39


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

Shares     Dividend
Rate
      
Value
 
Investment Company(a) – 79.0%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  41,109,961     1.638%   $ 41,109,961  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 79.0%  
  (Cost $41,109,961)   $ 41,109,961  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 21.0%
    10,924,663  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 52,034,624  

 

 

 

 

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

(a)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

 

Investment Abbreviation:

EURIBOR

 

—Euro Interbank Offered Rate

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD

 

—Australian Dollar

CAD

 

—Canadian Dollar

CHF

 

—Swiss Franc

CLP

 

—Chilean Peso

COP

 

—Colombian Peso

CZK

 

—Czech Koruna

EUR

 

—Euro

GBP

 

—British Pound

HUF

 

—Hungarian Forint

IDR

 

—Indonesian Rupiah

ILS

 

—Israel New Shekel

INR

 

—Indian Rupee

JPY

 

—Japanese Yen

KRW

 

—South Korean Won

MXN

 

—Mexican Peso

NOK

 

—Norwegian Krone

NZD

 

—New Zealand Dollar

PEN

 

—Peru Nuevo Sol

PHP

 

—Philippines Peso

PLN

 

—Polish Zloty

RUB

 

—Russian Ruble

SEK

 

—Swedish Krona

THB

 

—Thailand Baht

TWD

 

—Taiwan Dollar

USD

 

—United States Dollar

ZAR

 

—South African Rand

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 

Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.

  CLP     650,820,000      USD     864,877        01/02/2020      $ 633  
  COP     1,193,360,000      USD     346,303        01/02/2020        16,726  
  COP     1,421,460,000      USD     427,007        01/30/2020        4,979  
  IDR     12,166,040,000      USD     862,875        01/02/2020        13,483  
  IDR     3,252,150,000      USD     232,177        01/30/2020        2,391  
  MXN     46,030,000      USD     2,422,556        01/24/2020        4,017  
  NOK     5,050,000      USD     575,133        01/24/2020        142  
  PEN     1,710,000      USD     513,815        01/30/2020        1,844  
  PHP     26,950,000      USD     530,745        01/06/2020        1,103  
  RUB     169,590,000      USD     2,640,696        01/09/2020        89,727  
  RUB     146,520,000      USD     2,346,385        01/30/2020        6,192  
  USD     2,718,978      CLP     2,033,850,000        01/30/2020        13,207  
    ZAR     11,330,000      USD     793,197        01/24/2020        13,439  
TOTAL                                      $ 167,883  

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED LOSS

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Loss
 

Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.

  CLP     2,033,850,000      USD     2,716,436        01/02/2020      $ (11,668
  INR     44,040,000      USD     617,089        01/30/2020        (306
  SEK     4,140,000      USD     443,692        01/24/2020        (1,215
  USD     3,375,697      CLP     2,684,670,000        01/02/2020        (194,580
  USD     359,013      COP     1,193,360,000        01/02/2020        (4,016
  USD     1,900,755      CZK     43,560,000        01/24/2020        (20,737
  USD     2,854,582      HUF     850,050,000        01/24/2020        (29,430
  USD     870,122      IDR     12,166,040,000        01/02/2020        (6,236
  USD     1,688,536      ILS     5,860,000        01/24/2020        (10,172
  USD     2,436,923      KRW     2,822,030,000        02/03/2020        (6,523
  USD     7,193,376      NOK     64,470,000        01/24/2020        (150,782
  USD     529,201      PHP     26,950,000        01/06/2020        (2,647
  USD     849,416      PHP     43,140,000        01/30/2020        (1,007
  USD     309,728      PLN     1,190,000        01/24/2020        (3,953
  USD     2,722,027      RUB     169,590,000        01/09/2020        (8,397
  USD     6,770,599      SEK     63,590,000        01/24/2020        (25,810
  USD     1,821,397      THB     54,990,000        01/24/2020        (15,405
    USD     1,979,498      TWD     59,430,000        02/06/2020        (12,288
TOTAL                                      $ (505,172

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

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

Long position contracts:

                 

100 oz Gold

     6          02/26/2020        $ 912,360        $ 13,143  

3 Month Eurodollar

     3          03/16/2020          736,950          8,468  

3 Month Eurodollar

     1          06/15/2020          245,750          2,923  

3 Month Eurodollar

     1          09/14/2020          245,875          2,979  

3 Month Eurodollar

     2          12/14/2020          491,825          6,120  

3 Month Eurodollar

     2          03/15/2021          492,100          4,687  

3 Month Eurodollar

     1          06/14/2021          246,037          1,485  

3 Month Eurodollar

     1          09/13/2021          246,012          135  

3 Month Eurodollar

     1          12/13/2021          245,900          (202

3 Month Sterling

     1          09/16/2020          164,408          (90

3 Month Sterling

     2          12/16/2020          328,799          952  

3 Month Sterling

     2          03/17/2021          328,832          795  

3 Month Sterling

     2          06/16/2021          328,749          654  

3 Month Sterling

     1          09/15/2021          164,350          (25

3 Month Sterling

     1          12/15/2021          164,300          (25

Amsterdam Exchange Index

     2          01/17/2020          271,285          (1,091

ASX 90 Day Bank Accepted Bill

     1          03/12/2020          700,213          736  

ASX 90 Day Bank Accepted Bill

     2          06/11/2020          1,400,564          (271

ASX 90 Day Bank Accepted Bill

     2          09/10/2020          1,400,701          (69

Australia 10 Year Bond

     207          03/16/2020          20,766,420          (371,827

Brent Crude Oil

     31          04/30/2020          1,987,720          84,628  

CAC 40 10 Euro Index

     5          01/17/2020          334,827          (300

Cocoa

     85          05/13/2020          2,159,850          30,872  

Coffee “C”

     40          05/18/2020          1,972,500          215,949  

Copper

     28          05/27/2020          1,964,550          76,254  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   41


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS (continued)

 

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

Long position contracts: (continued)

                 

Corn

     102          05/14/2020        $ 2,013,225        $ 14,415  

Cotton No. 2

     57          05/06/2020          1,997,280          86,840  

DAX Index

     2          03/20/2020          742,930          592  

EURO STOXX 50 Index

     22          03/20/2020          920,220          (1,277

Euro-BTP

     2          03/06/2020          320,245          (1,088

Euro-OAT

     1          03/06/2020          182,770          (2,075

Foreign Exchange AUD/USD

     168          03/16/2020          11,812,080          197,715  

Foreign Exchange CAD/USD

     165          03/17/2020          12,711,600          181,152  

Foreign Exchange NZD/USD

     104          03/16/2020          7,008,560          143,847  

FTSE 100 Index

     4          03/20/2020          397,327          (178

FTSE/MIB Index

     2          03/20/2020          262,590          (2,066

Hang Seng Index

     1          01/30/2020          181,397          2,020  

HSCEI

     2          01/30/2020          143,873          823  

IBEX 35 Index

     3          01/17/2020          320,637          (2,205

Japan 10 Year Bond

     10          03/13/2020          14,004,878          1,344  

KC HRW Wheat

     83          05/14/2020          2,050,100          214,469  

KOSPI 200 Index

     4          03/12/2020          255,264          5,814  

Lean Hogs

     56          06/12/2020          2,004,240          79,854  

Live Cattle

     42          06/30/2020          1,997,940          30,378  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     168          01/15/2020          7,514,850          79,235  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     138          02/19/2020          6,213,450          45,371  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     80          03/18/2020          3,620,000          119,802  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     48          04/15/2020          2,177,400          3,344  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     48          05/20/2020          2,185,800          60,144  

LME Lead Base Metal

     21          01/15/2020          1,006,425          (6,068

LME Nickel Base Metal

     3          01/15/2020          251,424          (23,878

LME Nickel Base Metal

     7          02/19/2020          588,000          15,990  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     102          01/13/2020          5,816,550          (35,386

LME Zinc Base Metal

     75          02/19/2020          4,270,781          (92,428

LME Zinc Base Metal

     58          03/18/2020          3,298,388          (15,124

LME Zinc Base Metal

     38          04/15/2020          2,156,263          (145,898

LME Zinc Base Metal

     38          05/20/2020          2,152,463          37,260  

Low Sulphur Gasoil

     35          05/12/2020          2,111,375          88,408  

MSCI Taiwan Index

     4          01/30/2020          183,840          (810

NASDAQ 100 E-Mini Index

     3          03/20/2020          525,135          8,758  

Natural Gas

     94          04/28/2020          2,056,720          (2,267

NY Harbor ULSD

     24          04/30/2020          2,003,198          79,130  

OMXS30 Index

     11          01/17/2020          207,666          (2,731

RBOB Gasoline

     25          04/30/2020          1,978,410          57,812  

Russell 2000 E-Mini Index

     4          03/20/2020          334,120          3,778  

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     66          03/20/2020          10,662,630          109,019  

S&P Midcap 400 E-Mini Index

     1          03/20/2020          206,480          3,583  

S&P/TSX 60 Index

     2          03/19/2020          311,856          (953

Silver

     1          03/27/2020          89,575          (433

Soybean

     42          05/14/2020          2,031,750          44,667  

Soybean Oil

     94          05/14/2020          1,979,076          169,146  

Sugar No. 11

     132          04/30/2020          2,003,232          125,730  

TOPIX Index

     3          03/12/2020          475,174          1,594  

U.S. Treasury 5 Year Note

     1          03/31/2020          118,508          (103

U.S. Treasury Long Bond

     1          03/20/2020          155,531          (3,346

Wheat

     72          05/14/2020          2,025,900          133,346  

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS (continued)

 

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

Long position contracts: (continued)

                 

WTI Crude Oil

     33          04/21/2020        $ 1,982,970        $ 78,270  
Total                                     $ 1,962,216  

Short position contracts:

                 

3 Month Canadian Bankers Acceptance

     (2        03/16/2020          (377,325        (4

3 Month Canadian Bankers Acceptance

     (1        06/15/2020          (188,701        (49

3 Month Canadian Bankers Acceptance

     (1        09/14/2020          (188,730        8  

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (3        03/16/2020          (844,514        176  

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (2        06/15/2020          (563,009        122  

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (2        09/14/2020          (562,953        108  

3 Month Euro Euribor

     (1        12/14/2020          (281,449        54  

3 Month Euroswiss

     (2        03/16/2020          (520,252        329  

3 Month Euroswiss

     (2        06/15/2020          (520,304        177  

3 Month Euroswiss

     (1        09/14/2020          (260,126        51  

3 Month Sterling

     (1        03/18/2020          (164,325        39  

Brent Crude Oil

     (6        01/31/2020          (396,180        (15,432

Canada 10 Year Bond

     (47        03/20/2020          (4,973,447        81,985  

CBOE Volatility Index

     (28        01/22/2020          (409,500        101,570  

CBOE Volatility Index

     (30        02/19/2020          (498,750        40,323  

CBOE Volatility Index

     (32        03/18/2020          (541,600        (4,182

Cocoa

     (120        03/16/2020          (3,045,600        (14,345

Coffee “C”

     (54        03/19/2020          (2,615,288        (289,389

Copper

     (23        03/27/2020          (1,609,138        1,849  

Corn

     (99        03/13/2020          (1,918,125        (27,899

Cotton No. 2

     (85        03/09/2020          (2,930,375        (98,473

Euro-Bobl

     (4        03/06/2020          (599,885        1,156  

Euro-Bund

     (28        03/06/2020          (5,365,674        63,184  

Euro-Schatz

     (22        03/06/2020          (2,761,648        1,715  

Feeder Cattle

     (8        03/26/2020          (576,800        (7,513

Foreign Exchange CHF/USD

     (19        03/16/2020          (2,467,150        (40,489

Foreign Exchange EUR/USD

     (57        03/16/2020          (8,030,944        (57,044

Foreign Exchange GBP/USD

     (50        03/16/2020          (4,148,125        (28,551

Foreign Exchange JPY/USD

     (38        03/16/2020          (4,388,525        (7,080

KC HRW Wheat

     (83        03/13/2020          (2,015,863        (160,554

Lean Hogs

     (69        02/14/2020          (1,966,500        40,083  

Live Cattle

     (39        02/28/2020          (1,965,210        (7,353

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (168        01/15/2020          (7,514,850        (35,767

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (200        02/19/2020          (9,005,000        (266,510

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (80        03/18/2020          (3,620,000        (3,280

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (48        04/15/2020          (2,177,400        (62,926

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (2        05/20/2020          (91,075        (2,262

LME Lead Base Metal

     (21        01/15/2020          (1,006,425        46,926  

LME Lead Base Metal

     (17        02/19/2020          (818,444        (15,871

LME Nickel Base Metal

     (3        01/15/2020          (251,424        2,228  

LME Nickel Base Metal

     (4        02/19/2020          (336,000        78  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (102        01/13/2020          (5,816,550        215,688  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (99        02/19/2020          (5,637,431        (9,889

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (58        03/18/2020          (3,298,387        291,024  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (38        04/15/2020          (2,156,262        (39,208

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (2        05/20/2020          (113,287        1,204  

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS (continued)

 

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

Short position contracts: (continued)

                 

Long Gilt

     (61        03/27/2020        $ (10,607,503      $ 136,286  

Low Sulphur Gasoil

     (21        02/12/2020          (1,290,975        (55,667

Natural Gas

     (89        01/29/2020          (1,941,090        97,404  

NY Harbor ULSD

     (33        01/31/2020          (2,809,283        (91,167

RBOB Gasoline

     (18        01/31/2020          (1,280,664        (25,775

SET50 Index

     (24        03/30/2020          (170,968        (296

Soybean

     (82        03/13/2020          (3,911,400        (185,871

Soybean Oil

     (95        03/13/2020          (1,984,740        (192,941

Sugar No. 11

     (240        02/28/2020          (3,612,672        (100,212

U.S. Treasury 2 Year Note

     (1        03/31/2020          (215,414        30  

U.S. Treasury 10 Year Note

     (30        03/20/2020          (3,847,500        7,872  

Wheat

     (19        03/13/2020          (530,812        (15,055

WTI Crude Oil

     (33        01/21/2020          (2,018,610        (65,341
Total                                     $ (794,726
Total Futures Contracts                                     $ 1,167,490  

SWAP CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following swap contracts:

CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP CONTRACTS

 

Reference Obligation/Index(a)      Financing Rate
Received (Paid)
by the Fund
     Credit
Spread at
December 31,
2019(b)
     Termination
Date
       Notional
Amount
(000’s)
       Value        Upfront
Premium
(Received)
Paid
       Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Protection Sold:

                                

iTraxx Europe Crossover Index

       5.000    2.080%        12/20/2024        EUR 400        $ 61,708        $ 57,031        $ 4,677  

iTraxx Europe Index

       1.000      0.450        12/20/2024           1,050          32,934          26,062          6,872  

Markit CDX North America High Yield Index

       5.000      2.800        12/20/2024        USD 450          43,621          27,676          15,945  

Markit CDX North America Investment Grade Index

       1.000      0.450        12/20/2024          950          24,953          18,205          6,748  
TOTAL                                            $ 163,216        $ 128,974        $ 34,242  

 

  (a)   Payments received quarterly.
  (b)   Credit spread on the referenced obligation, together with the period of expiration, are indicators of payment/performance risk. The likelihood of a credit event occurring which would require a fund or its counterparty to make a payment or otherwise be required to perform under the swap contract is generally greater as the credit spread and term of the swap contract increase.

 

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


 

 

GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS

 

Referenced Obligation/Index      Financing Rate
Received (Paid)
by the Fund
     Counterparty      Termination
Date
      

Notional

Amount

(000’s)

     Unrealized
Appreciation /
(Depreciation)(a)
 

A basket (MLGSFDJP) of common stocks(b)(*)

       (0.046 )%     Bank of America NA        07/28/2020          JPY       4,385,769      $ (41,318

TOPIX Total Return Index(c)

       0.046             07/28/2020            4,209,050        (56,649

A basket (JPGSFDEU) of common stocks(b)(*)

       (0.452    JPMorgan Chase Bank NA        06/16/2020          EUR       35,202        (395,189

Euro Stoxx Gross Total Return Index(c)

       0.452             06/16/2020            33,679        364,441  

A basket (JPGSFDUK) of common stocks(b)(*)

       (0.707           08/04/2020          GBP       6,318        (97,508

FTSE 100 Total Return Index(c)

       0.707             08/04/2020            5,095        90,613  

A basket (JPGSFDUS) of common stocks(b)(*)

       (1.792           09/01/2020          USD       39,366        (10,424

Russell 1000 Index Total Return(c)

       1.799             09/01/2020            12,218        (37,359

S&P 500 Total Return Index(c)

       1.792               09/01/2020                  22,472        63,543  
TOTAL                                                  $ (119,850

 

  (a)   There are no upfront payments on the swap contracts listed above; therefore the unrealized gains (losses) on the swap contracts are equal to their value.
  (b)   Payments made weekly.
  (c)   Payments received weekly.
  *   The components of the basket shown below.

A basket (MLGSFDJP) of common stocks

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp

   Communication Services        36,430        $ 922,366          2.29

Hoya Corp

   Health Care        8,876          851,855          2.11  

Kao Corp

   Consumer Staples        9,670          801,435          1.99  

Keyence Corp

   Information Technology        1,982          700,731          1.74  

Recruit Holdings Co Ltd

   Industrials        18,217          685,760          1.70  

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc

   Financials        11,611          652,484          1.62  

Tokyo Electron Ltd

   Information Technology        2,912          639,817          1.59  

ITOCHU Corp

   Industrials        24,660          573,972          1.42  

Nidec Corp

   Industrials        4,102          565,254          1.40  

SMC Corp/Japan

   Industrials        1,193          550,886          1.37  

Nintendo Co Ltd

   Communication Services        1,294          522,520          1.29  

ORIX Corp

   Financials        30,600          508,930          1.26  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp

   Information Technology        10,449          501,858          1.24  

Eisai Co Ltd

   Health Care        6,575          495,390          1.23  

Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        12,756          468,920          1.16  

Omron Corp

   Information Technology        7,927          467,377          1.16  

Disco Corp

   Information Technology        1,945          462,675          1.15  

FANUC Corp

   Industrials        2,466          460,333          1.14  

Fast Retailing Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        768          458,683          1.14  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc

   Financials        26,840          447,751          1.11  

Olympus Corp

   Health Care        27,204          421,970          1.05  

Shionogi & Co Ltd

   Health Care        6,776          421,122          1.04  

Renesas Electronics Corp

   Information Technology        57,560          396,453          0.98  

Sekisui House Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        18,384          393,976          0.98  

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        6,285          382,746          0.95  

Denso Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        7,514          342,681          0.85  

Bridgestone Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        9,161          342,420          0.85  

Otsuka Holdings Co Ltd

   Health Care        7,376          330,747          0.82  

MINEBEA MITSUMI Inc

   Industrials        15,504          324,196          0.80  

Mitsubishi Estate Co Ltd

   Real Estate        16,694          320,335          0.79  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

   Health Care        3,432          317,702          0.79  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   45


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc

   Financials        9,264        $ 307,199          0.76 %  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd

   Industrials        7,837          305,744          0.76  

Nitori Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1,899          300,366          0.74  

Japan Airlines Co Ltd

   Industrials        9,407          293,473          0.73  

Nissan Motor Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        49,564          289,539          0.72  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

   Health Care        7,110          282,875          0.70  

KDDI Corp

   Communication Services        9,352          279,384          0.69  

Alps Alpine Co Ltd

   Information Technology        11,481          262,753          0.65  

Toray Industries Inc

   Materials        37,813          257,352          0.64  

NTT DOCOMO Inc

   Communication Services        9,012          251,432          0.62  

Tokyo Gas Co Ltd

   Utilities        10,163          247,467          0.61  

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        14,621          243,172          0.60  

Panasonic Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        25,584          241,888          0.60  

MonotaRO Co Ltd

   Industrials        8,668          232,681          0.58  

Asics Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        13,838          230,788          0.57  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co Ltd

   Real Estate        6,230          218,085          0.54  

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp

   Materials        28,950          217,347          0.54  

Oriental Land Co Ltd/Japan

   Consumer Discretionary        1,542          210,717          0.52  

Casio Computer Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        10,006          201,333          0.50  

NET One Systems Co Ltd

   Information Technology        7,499          192,628          0.48  

Sompo Holdings Inc

   Financials        4,697          185,490          0.46  

Park24 Co Ltd

   Industrials        7,336          179,813          0.45  

Capcom Co Ltd

   Communication Services        6,389          177,788          0.44  

Hitachi Chemical Co Ltd

   Materials        4,207          176,749          0.44  

MISUMI Group Inc

   Industrials        7,045          176,104          0.44  

Shimizu Corp

   Industrials        17,174          176,018          0.44  

Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd

   Health Care        2,566          170,355          0.42  

Mitsui Chemicals Inc

   Materials        6,778          166,820          0.41  

TOTO Ltd

   Industrials        3,771          160,681          0.40  

Hikari Tsushin Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        634          159,608          0.40  

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd

   Consumer Staples        3,484          159,452          0.40  

Nippon Shinyaku Co Ltd

   Health Care        1,822          158,457          0.39  

Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co Ltd

   Health Care        8,077          157,998          0.39  

JXTG Holdings Inc

   Energy        34,236          156,544          0.39  

DMG Mori Co Ltd

   Industrials        9,404          145,959          0.36  

Central Japan Railway Co

   Industrials        718          145,145          0.36  

Osaka Gas Co Ltd

   Utilities        7,556          145,105          0.36  

LIXIL Group Corp

   Industrials        8,359          145,014          0.36  

SBI Holdings Inc/Japan

   Financials        6,720          142,859          0.35  

Pola Orbis Holdings Inc

   Consumer Staples        5,936          142,489          0.35  

East Japan Railway Co

   Industrials        1,567          141,881          0.35  

Skylark Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        7,220          141,554          0.35  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc

   Real Estate        5,774          138,938          0.34  

Japan Tobacco Inc

   Consumer Staples        6,177          137,984          0.34  

Amada Holdings Co Ltd

   Industrials        11,968          137,382          0.34  

Astellas Pharma Inc

   Health Care        7,835          134,550          0.33  

Koito Manufacturing Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        2,862          134,046          0.33  

Welcia Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        2,060          131,507          0.33  

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co Ltd

   Industrials        2,401          130,524          0.32  

Sekisui Chemical Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        7,406          129,505          0.32  

West Japan Railway Co

   Industrials        1,488          128,978          0.32  

Teijin Ltd

   Materials        6,751          126,783          0.31  

Japan Exchange Group Inc

   Financials        7,079          125,474          0.31  

Secom Co Ltd

   Industrials        1,391          124,913          0.31  

Shiseido Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        1,745          124,695          0.31  

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd

   Consumer Staples        2,985          124,600          0.31  

Tosoh Corp

   Materials        7,938          123,571          0.31  

Canon Inc

   Information Technology        4,482          122,927          0.30  

JGC Holdings Corp

   Industrials        7,509          121,021          0.30  

Nippon Paint Holdings Co Ltd

   Materials        2,325          120,435          0.30  

 

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


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Fukuoka Financial Group Inc

   Financials        6,111        $ 118,131          0.29 %  

Sony Financial Holdings Inc

   Financials        4,880          117,776          0.29  

Yoshinoya Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        4,390          117,008          0.29  

Tobu Railway Co Ltd

   Industrials        3,216          116,823          0.29  

Kirin Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        5,308          116,513          0.29  

Nissan Chemical Corp

   Materials        2,726          115,033          0.29  

Furukawa Electric Co Ltd

   Industrials        4,402          114,012          0.28  

Hitachi Metals Ltd

   Materials        7,695          113,984          0.28  

NH Foods Ltd

   Consumer Staples        2,744          113,667          0.28  

NTN Corp

   Industrials        35,816          113,476          0.28  

Toho Co Ltd/Tokyo

   Communication Services        2,689          112,246          0.28  

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc

   Industrials        2,609          112,141          0.28  

Terumo Corp

   Health Care        3,017          107,648          0.27  

Lawson Inc

   Consumer Staples        1,892          107,576          0.27  

Toyota Motor Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        1,516          107,368          0.27  

ANA Holdings Inc

   Industrials        3,142          105,076          0.26  

Taiheiyo Cement Corp

   Materials        3,537          104,437          0.26  

Hoshizaki Corp

   Industrials        1,164          104,082          0.26  

MEIJI Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        1,530          103,723          0.26  

Goldwin Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,406          103,555          0.26  

Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp

   Consumer Staples        495          102,514          0.25  

Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd

   Communication Services        2,044          101,928          0.25  

Yamada Denki Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        19,194          101,884          0.25  

Ajinomoto Co Inc

   Consumer Staples        6,105          101,756          0.25  

Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd

   Consumer Staples        2,371          100,824          0.25  

Itochu Techno-Solutions Corp

   Information Technology        3,563          100,612          0.25  

Ship Healthcare Holdings Inc

   Health Care        2,148          99,637          0.25  

Kansai Paint Co Ltd

   Materials        3,998          98,288          0.24  

Sugi Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        1,828          96,718          0.24  

Chugoku Electric Power Co Inc/The

   Utilities        7,264          95,395          0.24  

K’s Holdings Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        6,982          91,755          0.23  

Tohoku Electric Power Co Inc

   Utilities        9,194          91,358          0.23  

Daito Trust Construction Co Ltd

   Real Estate        730          90,420          0.22  

Takashimaya Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        7,991          90,116          0.22  

Fuji Media Holdings Inc

   Communication Services        6,249          89,299          0.22  

ABC-Mart Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,302          88,987          0.22  

Kikkoman Corp

   Consumer Staples        1,795          88,532          0.22  

Oracle Corp Japan

   Information Technology        965          88,160          0.22  

Sega Sammy Holdings Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        6,021          87,528          0.22  

Z Holdings Corp

   Communication Services        20,439          86,530          0.21  

Electric Power Development Co Ltd

   Utilities        3,507          85,247          0.21  

Unicharm Corp

   Consumer Staples        2,498          84,880          0.21  

Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co Ltd

   Materials        3,158          84,801          0.21  

Hulic Co Ltd

   Real Estate        6,985          84,416          0.21  

Tsuruha Holdings Inc

   Consumer Staples        654          84,257          0.21  

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc

   Consumer Staples        3,262          83,620          0.21  

Daicel Corp

   Materials        8,666          83,489          0.21  

Mitsubishi Motors Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        19,798          83,270          0.21  

Lion Corp

   Consumer Staples        4,244          82,822          0.21  

Trend Micro Inc/Japan

   Information Technology        1,589          81,709          0.20  

Keio Corp

   Industrials        1,342          81,440          0.20  

Calbee Inc

   Consumer Staples        2,487          81,188          0.20  

Hitachi Ltd

   Information Technology        1,887          80,157          0.20  

SG Holdings Co Ltd

   Industrials        3,547          80,137          0.20  

M3 Inc

   Health Care        2,630          79,837          0.20  

Aeon Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        3,823          79,192          0.20  

Stanley Electric Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        2,685          78,406          0.19  

TIS Inc

   Information Technology        1,327          78,372          0.19  

Yokohama Rubber Co Ltd/The

   Consumer Discretionary        3,999          78,257          0.19  

 

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


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Seven Bank Ltd

   Financials        23,777        $ 78,170          0.19 %  

Obic Co Ltd

   Information Technology        573          77,697          0.19  

Japan Airport Terminal Co Ltd

   Industrials        1,388          77,650          0.19  

Benesse Holdings Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        2,922          77,122          0.19  

Nagoya Railroad Co Ltd

   Industrials        2,474          77,034          0.19  

Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd

   Consumer Staples        12,858          76,992          0.19  

Kyushu Electric Power Co Inc

   Utilities        8,746          75,899          0.19  

Nihon Unisys Ltd

   Information Technology        2,408          75,741          0.19  

Fujikura Ltd

   Industrials        18,179          75,460          0.19  

Shimamura Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        987          75,399          0.19  

NTT Data Corp

   Information Technology        5,570          75,041          0.19  

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        6,096          74,845          0.19  

Nichirei Corp

   Consumer Staples        3,194          74,807          0.19  

SMS Co Ltd

   Industrials        2,651          73,651          0.18  

Sundrug Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        1,996          72,511          0.18  

Tokyu Corp

   Industrials        3,901          72,327          0.18  

Nomura Research Institute Ltd

   Information Technology        3,313          71,138          0.18  

Chubu Electric Power Co Inc

   Utilities        5,013          70,964          0.18  

Nifco Inc/Japan

   Consumer Discretionary        2,570          70,805          0.18  

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co Inc

   Materials        4,577          70,367          0.17  

Otsuka Corp

   Information Technology        1,730          69,508          0.17  

Nihon Kohden Corp

   Health Care        2,483          69,098          0.17  

Sawai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

   Health Care        1,074          68,253          0.17  

Azbil Corp

   Information Technology        2,400          67,984          0.17  

Zenkoku Hosho Co Ltd

   Financials        1,578          67,369          0.17  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        893          66,577          0.16  

Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd

   Materials        3,914          66,432          0.16  

COMSYS Holdings Corp

   Industrials        2,303          66,310          0.16  

Sanwa Holdings Corp

   Industrials        5,844          65,964          0.16  

Zensho Holdings Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        2,909          65,955          0.16  

Kewpie Corp

   Consumer Staples        2,872          64,690          0.16  

Mazda Motor Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        7,323          63,084          0.16  

Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co Ltd

   Materials        1,419          62,217          0.15  

Rohto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        2,040          62,199          0.15  

Kansai Electric Power Co Inc/The

   Utilities        5,244          60,902          0.15  

SCSK Corp

   Information Technology        1,160          60,423          0.15  

Kyowa Exeo Corp

   Industrials        2,368          60,173          0.15  

Ryohin Keikaku Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        2,530          59,397          0.15  

Ain Holdings Inc

   Consumer Staples        926          58,933          0.15  

Sony Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        867          58,914          0.15  

Infomart Corp

   Information Technology        6,510          58,892          0.15  

Morinaga Milk Industry Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        1,440          58,832          0.15  

Tokuyama Corp

   Materials        2,211          58,128          0.14  

Keisei Electric Railway Co Ltd

   Industrials        1,493          58,127          0.14  

Keihan Holdings Co Ltd

   Industrials        1,166          56,733          0.14  

DeNA Co Ltd

   Communication Services        3,518          56,707          0.14  

Ezaki Glico Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        1,259          56,259          0.14  

Sohgo Security Services Co Ltd

   Industrials        1,029          55,933          0.14  

Rengo Co Ltd

   Materials        7,287          55,814          0.14  

Yamazaki Baking Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        3,077          55,078          0.14  

Toho Gas Co Ltd

   Utilities        1,342          54,983          0.14  

Kobe Bussan Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        1,580          54,413          0.13  

Nippon Yusen KK

   Industrials        2,989          54,382          0.13  

Odakyu Electric Railway Co Ltd

   Industrials        2,319          54,323          0.13  

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        5,977          54,010          0.13  

Morinaga & Co Ltd/Japan

   Consumer Staples        1,122          53,974          0.13  

Kakaku.com Inc

   Communication Services        2,104          53,957          0.13  

Rinnai Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        687          53,927          0.13  

Keikyu Corp

   Industrials        2,765          53,575          0.13  

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co Ltd

   Materials        24,467        $ 53,028          0.13 %  

GS Yuasa Corp

   Industrials        2,382          51,744          0.13  

Air Water Inc

   Materials        3,496          51,375          0.13  

Fuji Oil Holdings Inc

   Consumer Staples        1,900          51,230          0.13  

Shochiku Co Ltd

   Communication Services        337          51,034          0.13  

Shimachu Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1,839          50,384          0.12  

Topcon Corp

   Information Technology        3,852          50,334          0.12  

Sapporo Holdings Ltd

   Consumer Staples        2,114          50,060          0.12  

Amano Corp

   Information Technology        1,616          49,481          0.12  

Tokyo Century Corp

   Financials        912          48,996          0.12  

Fujitsu Ltd

   Information Technology        516          48,667          0.12  

Taisei Corp

   Industrials        1,162          48,518          0.12  

Yamato Holdings Co Ltd

   Industrials        2,817          48,296          0.12  

Asahi Intecc Co Ltd

   Health Care        1,643          48,289          0.12  

Obayashi Corp

   Industrials        4,298          48,041          0.12  

Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd

   Materials        1,684          47,633          0.12  

House Foods Group Inc

   Consumer Staples        1,384          47,422          0.12  

Maruha Nichiro Corp

   Consumer Staples        1,834          47,086          0.12  

Kinden Corp

   Industrials        3,000          46,830          0.12  

Miura Co Ltd

   Industrials        1,336          46,623          0.12  

Sankyo Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1,398          46,540          0.12  

Resorttrust Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        2,682          45,689          0.11  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd

   Materials        408          45,232          0.11  

Nippon Television Holdings Inc

   Communication Services        3,338          44,823          0.11  

Miraca Holdings Inc

   Health Care        1,814          44,696          0.11  

Nankai Electric Railway Co Ltd

   Industrials        1,639          44,638          0.11  

Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd

   Materials        703          43,824          0.11  

Izumi Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1,206          43,582          0.11  

Seibu Holdings Inc

   Industrials        2,606          42,952          0.11  

Acom Co Ltd

   Financials        9,269          42,307          0.10  

Daikin Industries Ltd

   Industrials        298          42,226          0.10  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc

   Financials        7,725          42,085          0.10  

Kyocera Corp

   Information Technology        611          41,958          0.10  

Honda Motor Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1,472          41,882          0.10  

Kagome Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        1,667          40,084          0.10  

TS Tech Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1,258          39,581          0.10  

Meitec Corp

   Industrials        688          38,880          0.10  

Hitachi High-Technologies Corp

   Information Technology        538          38,242          0.09  

Relo Group Inc

   Real Estate        1,325          37,119          0.09  

Yakult Honsha Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        661          36,615          0.09  

NHK Spring Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        3,873          35,388          0.09  

Shikoku Electric Power Co Inc

   Utilities        3,569          35,331          0.09  

Nisshin Seifun Group Inc

   Consumer Staples        1,991          34,854          0.09  

Kyudenko Corp

   Industrials        1,172          34,807          0.09  

Toho Holdings Co Ltd

   Health Care        1,535          34,217          0.08  

Lasertec Corp

   Information Technology        670          34,190          0.08  

Mitsubishi Corp

   Industrials        1,274          33,930          0.08  

Ariake Japan Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        454          33,927          0.08  

Advantest Corp

   Information Technology        592          33,490          0.08  

Hokuriku Electric Power Co

   Utilities        4,444          32,489          0.08  

Kaken Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

   Health Care        584          32,372          0.08  

Sotetsu Holdings Inc

   Industrials        1,189          32,370          0.08  

Lintec Corp

   Materials        1,427          32,033          0.08  

Ito En Ltd

   Consumer Staples        634          31,927          0.08  

Dowa Holdings Co Ltd

   Materials        849          31,765          0.08  

Glory Ltd

   Industrials        1,021          31,030          0.08  

H2O Retailing Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        2,728          30,744          0.08  

Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd

   Information Technology        492          30,505          0.08  

Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd

   Materials        2,432          30,268          0.08  

 

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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Autobacs Seven Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1,907        $ 30,119          0.07 %  

Megmilk Snow Brand Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        1,312          30,026          0.07  

Hokkaido Electric Power Co Inc

   Utilities        6,059          29,492          0.07  

Mitsui & Co Ltd

   Industrials        1,646          29,423          0.07  

Daiichikosho Co Ltd

   Communication Services        552          29,026          0.07  

Tokai Rika Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1,469          28,960          0.07  

Tokyo Tatemono Co Ltd

   Real Estate        1,842          28,910          0.07  

Fujitsu General Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1,256          28,364          0.07  

Wacoal Holdings Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        1,046          28,224          0.07  

Santen Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

   Health Care        1,453          27,839          0.07  

Kamigumi Co Ltd

   Industrials        1,234          27,178          0.07  

Sanrio Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1,335          26,351          0.07  

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

   Consumer Staples        308          26,186          0.06  

Ibiden Co Ltd

   Information Technology        1,088          26,019          0.06  

FP Corp

   Materials        433          25,819          0.06  

Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd

   Financials        2,685          25,301          0.06  

Nipro Corp

   Health Care        2,055          24,820          0.06  

Mani Inc

   Health Care        854          24,548          0.06  

Tsumura & Co

   Health Care        824          24,279          0.06  

Marubeni Corp

   Industrials        3,216          23,941          0.06  

Open House Co Ltd

   Real Estate        797          22,915          0.06  

Iwatani Corp

   Energy        648          22,094          0.05  

Nagase & Co Ltd

   Industrials        1,451          21,718          0.05  

Aozora Bank Ltd

   Financials        814          21,622          0.05  

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp

   Real Estate        3,114          21,591          0.05  

Toyota Industries Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        367          21,346          0.05  

Colowide Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1,027          21,329          0.05  

Sumitomo Corp

   Industrials        1,427          21,285          0.05  

Oki Electric Industry Co Ltd

   Information Technology        1,522          21,232          0.05  

Horiba Ltd

   Information Technology        306          20,625          0.05  

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co Ltd

   Materials        522          20,518          0.05  

TV Asahi Holdings Corp

   Communication Services        1,086          20,209          0.05  

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co Ltd

   Industrials        873          20,199          0.05  

Toppan Printing Co Ltd

   Industrials        971          20,166          0.05  

Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co Ltd

   Financials        3,036          19,682          0.05  

PeptiDream Inc

   Health Care        368          18,946          0.05  

Japan Post Insurance Co Ltd

   Financials        1,099          18,796          0.05  

Toyobo Co Ltd

   Materials        1,219          18,654          0.05  

Toyota Tsusho Corp

   Industrials        524          18,589          0.05  

Okumura Corp

   Industrials        670          18,521          0.05  

Duskin Co Ltd

   Industrials        666          18,502          0.05  

Sangetsu Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        968          18,374          0.05  

Kokuyo Co Ltd

   Industrials        1,192          17,887          0.04  

Sojitz Corp

   Industrials        5,422          17,527          0.04  

Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp

   Materials        782          17,446          0.04  

Hokuhoku Financial Group Inc

   Financials        1,635          17,295          0.04  

Brother Industries Ltd

   Information Technology        829          17,285          0.04  

Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd

   Information Technology        770          17,261          0.04  

Mochida Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

   Health Care        426          17,253          0.04  

Daishi Hokuetsu Financial Group Inc

   Financials        609          17,052          0.04  

Hanwa Co Ltd

   Industrials        644          17,026          0.04  

J Front Retailing Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        1,209          16,990          0.04  

Nexon Co Ltd

   Communication Services        1,241          16,528          0.04  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc

   Financials        410          16,346          0.04  

Taiyo Yuden Co Ltd

   Information Technology        515          15,874          0.04  

TDK Corp

   Information Technology        138          15,748          0.04  

Ushio Inc

   Industrials        1,048          15,630          0.04  

CyberAgent Inc

   Communication Services        441          15,458          0.04  

Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co Ltd

   Health Care        206          15,343          0.04  

 

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Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Toyoda Gosei Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        606        $ 15,276          0.04 %  

Suzuken Co Ltd/Aichi Japan

   Health Care        360          14,762          0.04  

Zeon Corp

   Materials        1,174          14,732          0.04  

SCREEN Holdings Co Ltd

   Information Technology        212          14,555          0.04  

Nishi-Nippon Financial Holdings Inc

   Financials        1,837          14,456          0.04  

GMO Payment Gateway Inc

   Information Technology        199          13,656          0.03  

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

   Health Care        476          13,650          0.03  

Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        887          13,460          0.03  

Medipal Holdings Corp

   Health Care        600          13,305          0.03  

PALTAC CORPORATION

   Consumer Discretionary        276          13,282          0.03  

Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd

   Industrials        478          13,279          0.03  

Dai Nippon Printing Co Ltd

   Industrials        487          13,244          0.03  

Hiroshima Bank Ltd/The

   Financials        2,571          12,657          0.03  

Rakuten Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,465          12,581          0.03  

USS Co Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        651          12,348          0.03  

Ricoh Co Ltd

   Information Technology        1,112          12,177          0.03  

Hirose Electric Co Ltd

   Information Technology        92          11,854          0.03  

Nishimatsu Construction Co Ltd

   Industrials        516          11,696          0.03  

Cosmo Energy Holdings Co Ltd

   Energy        491          11,336          0.03  

Ulvac Inc

   Information Technology        281          11,205          0.03  

Yaskawa Electric Corp

   Information Technology        280          10,738          0.03  

Fancl Corp

   Consumer Staples        382          10,205          0.03  

Mebuki Financial Group Inc

   Financials        3,788          9,741          0.02  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings Inc

   Communication Services        590          9,586          0.02  

Maeda Road Construction Co Ltd

   Industrials        389          9,548          0.02  

Konica Minolta Inc

   Information Technology        1,354          8,868          0.02  

Mitsubishi Materials Corp

   Materials        322          8,793          0.02  

Resona Holdings Inc

   Financials        1,886          8,296          0.02  

Isuzu Motors Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        678          8,088          0.02  

Ube Industries Ltd

   Materials        348          7,603          0.02  

Showa Denko KK

   Materials        285          7,593          0.02  

Yamaguchi Financial Group Inc

   Financials        1,108          7,573          0.02  

Anritsu Corp

   Information Technology        362          7,207          0.02  

Nisshinbo Holdings Inc

   Industrials        743          7,129          0.02  

77 Bank Ltd/The

   Financials        387          6,508          0.02  

Sankyu Inc

   Industrials        126          6,385          0.02  

Persol Holdings Co Ltd

   Industrials        331          6,231          0.02  

Nabtesco Corp

   Industrials        205          6,153          0.02  

Shinsei Bank Ltd

   Financials        382          5,870          0.01  

Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd

   Materials        1,224          5,598          0.01  

OKUMA Corp

   Industrials        103          5,497          0.01  

TechnoPro Holdings Inc

   Industrials        78          5,480          0.01  

Yamato Kogyo Co Ltd

   Materials        209          5,258          0.01  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd

   Materials        161          5,247          0.01  

Tokai Carbon Co Ltd

   Materials        456          4,586          0.01  

Rohm Co Ltd

   Information Technology        56          4,515          0.01  

THK Co Ltd

   Industrials        162          4,427          0.01  

Alfresa Holdings Corp

   Health Care        204          4,166          0.01  

Matsui Securities Co Ltd

   Financials        479          3,811          0.01  

Kyowa Kirin Co Ltd

   Health Care        154          3,639          0.01  

SUMCO Corp

   Information Technology        186          3,112          0.01  

Fuji Electric Co Ltd

   Industrials        92          2,839          0.01  

Seino Holdings Co Ltd

   Industrials        195          2,642          0.01  

Gunma Bank Ltd/The

   Financials        728          2,582          0.01  

Oji Holdings Corp

   Materials        452          2,472          0.01  

Credit Saison Co Ltd

   Financials        137          2,388          0.01  

Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp

   Industrials        36          1,592          0.00  

Citizen Watch Co Ltd

   Information Technology        284          1,557          0.00  

Toda Corp

   Industrials        207          1,381          0.00  

 

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OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

A basket (JPGSFDEU) of common stocks

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

TOTAL SA

   Energy        21,171        $ 1,169,638          2.96

SAP SE

   Information Technology        8,575          1,158,491          2.93  

Bayer AG

   Health Care        11,200          915,727          2.32  

Allianz SE

   Financials        3,723          913,106          2.31  

Enel SpA

   Utilities        111,274          883,639          2.24  

L’Oreal SA

   Consumer Staples        2,901          860,092          2.18  

Nokia Oyj

   Information Technology        216,329          800,657          2.03  

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV

   Consumer Staples        9,573          781,609          1.98  

adidas AG

   Consumer Discretionary        2,359          767,717          1.94  

Air Liquide SA

   Materials        5,374          761,515          1.93  

Industria de Diseno Textil SA

   Consumer Discretionary        21,096          745,018          1.89  

Deutsche Boerse AG

   Financials        4,571          719,319          1.82  

Deutsche Telekom AG

   Communication Services        42,262          691,441          1.75  

Airbus SE

   Industrials        4,366          639,623          1.62  

Schneider Electric SE

   Industrials        5,117          525,765          1.33  

Kering SA

   Consumer Discretionary        798          524,120          1.33  

KBC Group NV

   Financials        6,412          482,871          1.22  

Akzo Nobel NV

   Materials        4,704          478,818          1.21  

Peugeot SA

   Consumer Discretionary        19,988          478,076          1.21  

Covestro AG

   Materials        8,811          410,123          1.04  

CRH PLC

   Materials        10,014          401,117          1.01  

Sanofi

   Health Care        3,904          392,852          0.99  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

   Financials        69,657          389,758          0.99  

Iberdrola SA

   Utilities        36,789          379,229          0.96  

Eni SpA

   Energy        24,116          374,945          0.95  

Deutsche Post AG

   Industrials        9,681          369,714          0.94  

UniCredit SpA

   Financials        25,268          369,419          0.93  

Merck KGaA

   Health Care        3,120          369,097          0.93  

Unilever NV

   Consumer Staples        5,961          342,899          0.87  

Michelin

   Consumer Discretionary        2,768          339,154          0.86  

HeidelbergCement AG

   Materials        4,636          338,170          0.86  

Beiersdorf AG

   Consumer Staples        2,799          335,194          0.85  

Atos SE

   Information Technology        3,900          325,494          0.82  

Wolters Kluwer NV

   Industrials        4,379          319,721          0.81  

Continental AG

   Consumer Discretionary        2,445          316,491          0.80  

Danone SA

   Consumer Staples        3,762          312,174          0.79  

Valeo SA

   Consumer Discretionary        8,281          292,056          0.74  

Neste Oyj

   Energy        8,102          282,211          0.71  

Cie de Saint-Gobain

   Industrials        6,806          278,945          0.71  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

   Financials        22,344          268,208          0.68  

Fortum Oyj

   Utilities        10,183          251,548          0.64  

Ubisoft Entertainment SA

   Communication Services        3,609          249,523          0.63  

Legrand SA

   Industrials        2,999          244,631          0.62  

Munich Re

   Financials        820          242,055          0.61  

Vonovia SE

   Real Estate        4,460          240,382          0.61  

Sampo Oyj

   Financials        5,439          237,627          0.60  

Faurecia SE

   Consumer Discretionary        4,318          232,883          0.59  

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV

   Consumer Discretionary        15,474          229,256          0.58  

Veolia Environnement SA

   Utilities        8,560          227,909          0.58  

Accor SA

   Consumer Discretionary        4,809          225,459          0.57  

Prysmian SpA

   Industrials        9,329          225,117          0.57  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG

   Industrials        12,006          221,235          0.56  

Poste Italiane SpA

   Financials        19,411          220,586          0.56  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

   Consumer Staples        8,331          208,570          0.53  

Pernod Ricard SA

   Consumer Staples        1,159          207,435          0.52  

Saipem SpA

   Energy        41,454          202,770          0.51  

Endesa SA

   Utilities        7,381          197,172          0.50  

 

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OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

EssilorLuxottica SA

   Consumer Discretionary        1,291        $ 196,935          0.50 %  

Randstad NV

   Industrials        3,177          194,205          0.49  

Heineken NV

   Consumer Staples        1,801          191,938          0.49  

Zalando SE

   Consumer Discretionary        3,754          190,461          0.48  

Hannover Rueck SE

   Financials        982          189,980          0.48  

Evonik Industries AG

   Materials        6,194          189,245          0.48  

Erste Group Bank AG

   Financials        4,973          187,406          0.47  

UCB SA

   Health Care        2,343          186,562          0.47  

Kerry Group PLC

   Consumer Staples        1,490          185,895          0.47  

Deutsche Wohnen SE

   Real Estate        4,542          185,740          0.47  

Snam SpA

   Utilities        34,878          183,523          0.46  

Hermes International

   Consumer Discretionary        242          180,966          0.46  

Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale SpA

   Utilities        26,893          179,796          0.45  

Red Electrica Corp SA

   Utilities        8,926          179,667          0.45  

Suez

   Utilities        11,694          177,067          0.45  

Air France-KLM

   Industrials        15,130          168,604          0.43  

Koninklijke KPN NV

   Communication Services        55,185          163,034          0.41  

Amplifon SpA

   Health Care        5,535          159,345          0.40  

EXOR NV

   Financials        2,048          158,901          0.40  

Pirelli & C SpA

   Consumer Discretionary        27,245          157,249          0.40  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co KGaA

   Health Care        2,011          148,919          0.38  

Brenntag AG

   Industrials        2,726          148,372          0.38  

Enagas SA

   Utilities        5,733          146,384          0.37  

Solvay SA

   Materials        1,260          146,128          0.37  

A2A SpA

   Utilities        77,787          146,045          0.37  

Bankinter SA

   Financials        19,770          145,011          0.37  

MorphoSys AG

   Health Care        971          138,215          0.35  

LANXESS AG

   Materials        2,026          136,121          0.34  

Davide Campari-Milano SpA

   Consumer Staples        14,713          134,484          0.34  

Proximus SADP

   Communication Services        4,679          134,071          0.34  

Moncler SpA

   Consumer Discretionary        2,949          132,701          0.34  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

   Materials        3,397          130,675          0.33  

LEG Immobilien AG

   Real Estate        1,088          128,930          0.33  

Bureau Veritas SA

   Industrials        4,930          128,768          0.33  

Symrise AG

   Materials        1,222          128,701          0.33  

DiaSorin SpA

   Health Care        989          128,142          0.32  

Elisa Oyj

   Communication Services        2,308          127,627          0.32  

Puma SE

   Consumer Discretionary        1,662          127,593          0.32  

Gecina SA

   Real Estate        699          125,282          0.32  

Ryanair Holdings PLC

   Industrials        7,612          125,050          0.32  

Orange SA

   Communication Services        8,417          124,008          0.31  

Thales SA

   Industrials        1,180          122,569          0.31  

EDP—Energias de Portugal SA

   Utilities        28,245          122,551          0.31  

HOCHTIEF AG

   Industrials        954          121,814          0.31  

Kingspan Group PLC

   Industrials        1,961          119,909          0.30  

Signify NV

   Industrials        3,799          118,837          0.30  

Amadeus IT Group SA

   Information Technology        1,427          116,693          0.30  

Dassault Systemes SE

   Information Technology        707          116,373          0.29  

Recordati SpA

   Health Care        2,744          115,765          0.29  

Sodexo SA

   Consumer Discretionary        965          114,519          0.29  

Orpea

   Health Care        886          113,678          0.29  

Rheinmetall AG

   Industrials        978          112,507          0.28  

Ferrovial SA

   Industrials        3,676          111,331          0.28  

KION Group AG

   Industrials        1,521          105,114          0.27  

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

   Health Care        803          102,524          0.26  

Kesko Oyj

   Consumer Staples        1,429          101,222          0.26  

ASR Nederland NV

   Financials        2,652          99,362          0.25  

Orion Oyj

   Health Care        2,136          98,979          0.25  

Aalberts NV

   Industrials        2,197          98,717          0.25  

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

ASML Holding NV

   Information Technology        330        $ 97,606          0.25 %  

Merlin Properties Socimi SA

   Real Estate        6,791          97,534          0.25  

Naturgy Energy Group SA

   Utilities        3,811          95,858          0.24  

GEA Group AG

   Industrials        2,839          93,984          0.24  

Knorr-Bremse AG

   Industrials        920          93,800          0.24  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

   Communication Services        32,007          92,870          0.23  

Teleperformance

   Industrials        371          90,657          0.23  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

   Consumer Discretionary        190          88,428          0.22  

Covivio

   Real Estate        766          87,036          0.22  

Eutelsat Communications SA

   Communication Services        5,279          85,901          0.22  

E.ON SE

   Utilities        7,715          82,506          0.21  

Hera SpA

   Utilities        18,833          82,473          0.21  

Alstom SA

   Industrials        1,732          82,131          0.21  

Italgas SpA

   Utilities        13,114          80,169          0.20  

Aroundtown SA

   Real Estate        8,919          79,960          0.20  

NN Group NV

   Financials        2,101          79,790          0.20  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

   Consumer Staples        4,835          79,627          0.20  

Heineken Holding NV

   Consumer Staples        818          79,406          0.20  

Valmet Oyj

   Industrials        3,310          79,395          0.20  

Flutter Entertainment PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        639          77,717          0.20  

Klepierre SA

   Real Estate        2,014          76,571          0.19  

Ingenico Group SA

   Information Technology        702          76,280          0.19  

CTS Eventim AG & Co KGaA

   Communication Services        1,194          75,130          0.19  

RTL Group SA

   Communication Services        1,497          73,913          0.19  

Aeroports de Paris

   Industrials        372          73,511          0.19  

Publicis Groupe SA

   Communication Services        1,617          73,276          0.19  

ANDRITZ AG

   Industrials        1,692          72,967          0.18  

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Wo

   Industrials        855          72,737          0.18  

Vinci SA

   Industrials        652          72,429          0.18  

Euronext NV

   Financials        866          70,615          0.18  

HUGO BOSS AG

   Consumer Discretionary        1,451          70,488          0.18  

Ageas

   Financials        1,189          70,315          0.18  

TAG Immobilien AG

   Real Estate        2,823          70,244          0.18  

Linde PLC

   Materials        324          69,464          0.18  

alstria office REIT-AG

   Real Estate        3,634          68,351          0.17  

Huhtamaki Oyj

   Materials        1,431          66,509          0.17  

voestalpine AG

   Materials        2,344          65,447          0.17  

Ipsen SA

   Health Care        721          63,933          0.16  

Grifols SA

   Health Care        1,773          62,559          0.16  

Colruyt SA

   Consumer Staples        1,163          60,689          0.15  

BioMerieux

   Health Care        675          60,187          0.15  

Rubis SCA

   Utilities        958          58,895          0.15  

Getlink SE

   Industrials        3,355          58,439          0.15  

Inmobiliaria Colonial Socimi SA

   Real Estate        4,579          58,414          0.15  

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

   Financials        2,816          58,173          0.15  

QIAGEN NV

   Health Care        1,681          57,509          0.15  

Verbund AG

   Utilities        1,130          56,766          0.14  

ICADE

   Real Estate        507          55,294          0.14  

Warehouses De Pauw CVA

   Real Estate        275          50,113          0.13  

ASM International NV

   Information Technology        435          48,933          0.12  

GRENKE AG

   Financials        462          47,876          0.12  

Gerresheimer AG

   Health Care        614          47,576          0.12  

Cellnex Telecom SA

   Communication Services        1,058          45,587          0.12  

IMCD NV

   Industrials        507          44,292          0.11  

Dialog Semiconductor PLC

   Information Technology        849          42,985          0.11  

Ferrari NV

   Consumer Discretionary        258          42,871          0.11  

Dassault Aviation SA

   Industrials        32          42,646          0.11  

Telenet Group Holding NV

   Communication Services        940          42,293          0.11  

RWE AG

   Utilities        1,331          40,885          0.10  

 

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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Koninklijke DSM NV

   Materials        313        $ 40,857          0.10 %  

Remy Cointreau SA

   Consumer Staples        330          40,578          0.10  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

   Health Care        237          39,352          0.10  

Grand City Properties SA

   Real Estate        1,630          39,123          0.10  

Fresenius SE & Co KGaA

   Health Care        689          38,824          0.10  

Siemens AG

   Industrials        295          38,635          0.10  

Cofinimmo SA

   Real Estate        254          37,347          0.09  

Elis SA

   Industrials        1,789          37,168          0.09  

Banco Santander SA

   Financials        8,781          36,777          0.09  

Engie SA

   Utilities        2,258          36,510          0.09  

Lagardere SCA

   Communication Services        1,639          35,757          0.09  

Aena SME SA

   Industrials        185          35,365          0.09  

Alten SA

   Information Technology        274          34,611          0.09  

Aedifica SA

   Real Estate        257          32,714          0.08  

Societe Generale SA

   Financials        929          32,354          0.08  

MTU Aero Engines AG

   Industrials        111          31,818          0.08  

Sofina SA

   Financials        146          31,675          0.08  

Glanbia PLC

   Consumer Staples        2,676          30,831          0.08  

STMicroelectronics NV

   Information Technology        1,109          29,862          0.08  

Altice Europe NV

   Communication Services        4,542          29,314          0.07  

Wienerberger AG

   Materials        983          29,165          0.07  

Commerzbank AG

   Financials        4,689          29,046          0.07  

Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario

   Financials        2,630          28,980          0.07  

BNP Paribas SA

   Financials        484          28,701          0.07  

Kone Oyj

   Industrials        419          27,439          0.07  

Koninklijke Vopak NV

   Energy        491          26,655          0.07  

Ackermans & van Haaren NV

   Financials        169          26,551          0.07  

Atlantia SpA

   Industrials        1,128          26,342          0.07  

CNP Assurances

   Financials        1,233          24,558          0.06  

Koninklijke Philips NV

   Health Care        492          24,040          0.06  

Carrefour SA

   Consumer Staples        1,418          23,802          0.06  

Banco de Sabadell SA

   Financials        19,942          23,288          0.06  

IMMOFINANZ AG

   Real Estate        864          23,200          0.06  

Elia System Operator SA/NV

   Utilities        254          22,551          0.06  

Daimler AG

   Consumer Discretionary        383          21,230          0.05  

ArcelorMittal SA

   Materials        1,193          20,960          0.05  

Amundi SA

   Financials        249          19,564          0.05  

Capgemini SE

   Information Technology        160          19,516          0.05  

Telefonica SA

   Communication Services        2,766          19,344          0.05  

Repsol SA

   Energy        1,233          19,282          0.05  

Edenred

   Industrials        372          19,264          0.05  

Unione di Banche Italiane SpA

   Financials        5,866          19,182          0.05  

METRO AG

   Consumer Staples        1,171          18,861          0.05  

Kojamo Oyj

   Real Estate        1,008          18,333          0.05  

Telecom Italia SpA/Milano

   Communication Services        29,208          18,249          0.05  

Credit Agricole SA

   Financials        1,130          16,399          0.04  

Hella GmbH & Co KGaA

   Consumer Discretionary        290          16,057          0.04  

Sopra Steria Group

   Information Technology        99          16,003          0.04  

Nexi SpA

   Information Technology        1,096          15,241          0.04  

Eiffage SA

   Industrials        131          15,048          0.04  

Bechtle AG

   Information Technology        104          14,669          0.04  

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servic

   Industrials        365          14,603          0.04  

K+S AG

   Materials        1,165          14,547          0.04  

Iliad SA

   Communication Services        109          14,139          0.04  

Arkema SA

   Materials        128          13,560          0.03  

Bollore SA

   Industrials        3,088          13,487          0.03  

UPM-Kymmene Oyj

   Materials        373          12,943          0.03  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

   Consumer Discretionary        144          11,807          0.03  

Infineon Technologies AG

   Information Technology        481          10,981          0.03  

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Stora Enso Oyj

   Materials        742        $ 10,807          0.03 %  

Aegon NV

   Financials        2,332          10,651          0.03  

SPIE SA

   Industrials        514          10,473          0.03  

SEB SA

   Consumer Discretionary        68          10,111          0.03  

Galapagos NV

   Health Care        47          9,792          0.02  

Renault SA

   Consumer Discretionary        191          9,042          0.02  

JCDecaux SA

   Communication Services        251          7,739          0.02  

Natixis SA

   Financials        1,730          7,691          0.02  

Konecranes Oyj

   Industrials        235          7,229          0.02  

Worldline SA/France

   Information Technology        100          7,070          0.02  

Raiffeisen Bank International AG

   Financials        244          6,131          0.02  

Casino Guichard Perrachon SA

   Consumer Staples        110          5,157          0.01  

Rexel SA

   Industrials        381          5,068          0.01  

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE

   Communication Services        299          4,678          0.01  

Electricite de France SA

   Utilities        378          4,213          0.01  

Scout24 AG

   Communication Services        59          3,914          0.01  

Bank of Ireland Group PLC

   Financials        664          3,638          0.01  

A basket (JPGSFDUK) of common stocks

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

   Health Care        26,439        $ 623,825          7.44

Royal Dutch Shell PLC

   Energy        15,555          461,089          5.50  

Diageo PLC

   Consumer Staples        7,778          330,182          3.94  

Unilever PLC

   Consumer Staples        4,041          233,144          2.78  

Vodafone Group PLC

   Communication Services        82,281          160,161          1.91  

RELX PLC

   Industrials        6,027          152,329          1.82  

AstraZeneca PLC

   Health Care        1,459          147,207          1.76  

Compass Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        5,744          143,998          1.72  

HSBC Holdings PLC

   Financials        15,594          122,421          1.46  

CRH PLC

   Materials        2,957          119,284          1.42  

SSE PLC

   Utilities        6,033          115,106          1.37  

British American Tobacco PLC

   Consumer Staples        2,491          106,744          1.27  

J Sainsbury PLC

   Consumer Staples        32,869          100,223          1.20  

Smith & Nephew PLC

   Health Care        3,959          96,215          1.15  

Aviva PLC

   Financials        17,153          95,252          1.14  

Legal & General Group PLC

   Financials        23,202          93,243          1.11  

M&G PLC

   Financials        26,892          84,601          1.01  

BHP Group PLC

   Materials        3,535          83,310          0.99  

Ferguson PLC

   Industrials        916          83,242          0.99  

Polymetal International PLC

   Materials        4,848          76,845          0.92  

United Utilities Group PLC

   Utilities        6,052          75,718          0.90  

Centrica PLC

   Utilities        63,883          75,663          0.90  

Tesco PLC

   Consumer Staples        22,283          75,422          0.90  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

   Consumer Staples        914          74,269          0.89  

Imperial Brands PLC

   Consumer Staples        2,941          72,909          0.87  

Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC

   Consumer Staples        26,704          70,762          0.84  

Segro PLC

   Real Estate        5,919          70,436          0.84  

Severn Trent PLC

   Utilities        2,052          68,432          0.82  

Tate & Lyle PLC

   Consumer Staples        6,760          68,161          0.81  

3i Group PLC

   Financials        4,559          66,385          0.79  

Pennon Group PLC

   Utilities        4,619          62,796          0.75  

Rentokil Initial PLC

   Industrials        10,276          61,739          0.74  

Investec PLC

   Financials        10,320          60,649          0.72  

Glencore PLC

   Materials        19,379          60,489          0.72  

Next PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        647          60,178          0.72  

Sage Group PLC/The

   Information Technology        6,012          59,726          0.71  

Rio Tinto PLC

   Materials        996          59,467          0.71  

Standard Life Aberdeen PLC

   Financials        13,555          58,984          0.70  

 

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


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Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Experian PLC

   Industrials        1,717        $ 58,109          0.69 %  

Admiral Group PLC

   Financials        1,857          56,863          0.68  

Evraz PLC

   Materials        9,982          53,486          0.64  

BAE Systems PLC

   Industrials        7,104          53,213          0.63  

JD Sports Fashion PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        4,606          51,158          0.61  

Rightmove PLC

   Communication Services        5,933          49,860          0.59  

IWG PLC

   Real Estate        8,567          49,486          0.59  

Intermediate Capital Group PLC

   Financials        2,296          49,022          0.58  

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

   Health Care        1,271          48,890          0.58  

Berkeley Group Holdings PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        753          48,551          0.58  

Ocado Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        2,818          47,797          0.57  

DCC PLC

   Industrials        544          47,229          0.56  

Britvic PLC

   Consumer Staples        3,923          47,065          0.56  

Prudential PLC

   Financials        2,422          46,539          0.56  

UNITE Group PLC/The

   Real Estate        2,741          45,814          0.55  

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC

   Real Estate        22,646          44,691          0.53  

Anglo American PLC

   Materials        1,549          44,629          0.53  

ConvaTec Group PLC

   Health Care        16,665          43,863          0.52  

Coca-Cola HBC AG

   Consumer Staples        1,285          43,713          0.52  

Greggs PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        1,429          43,558          0.52  

Centamin PLC

   Materials        25,637          43,182          0.52  

Halma PLC

   Information Technology        1,524          42,767          0.51  

Derwent London PLC

   Real Estate        784          41,675          0.50  

GVC Holdings PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        3,536          41,473          0.49  

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC

   Financials        9,571          39,669          0.47  

Ashmore Group PLC

   Financials        5,380          36,959          0.44  

Barratt Developments PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        3,674          36,379          0.43  

Great Portland Estates PLC

   Real Estate        3,178          36,252          0.43  

Dunelm Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        2,334          35,791          0.43  

Avast PLC

   Information Technology        5,845          35,102          0.42  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

   Health Care        1,270          33,532          0.40  

Bovis Homes Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        1,854          33,386          0.40  

Ferrexpo PLC

   Materials        15,766          33,238          0.40  

Wizz Air Holdings Plc

   Industrials        638          32,980          0.39  

HomeServe PLC

   Industrials        1,942          32,561          0.39  

Schroders PLC

   Financials        733          32,416          0.39  

Land Securities Group PLC

   Real Estate        2,453          32,214          0.38  

Fresnillo PLC

   Materials        3,781          32,102          0.38  

Travis Perkins PLC

   Industrials        1,505          31,982          0.38  

Premier Oil PLC

   Energy        24,480          31,883          0.38  

Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        7,117          31,207          0.37  

AVEVA Group PLC

   Information Technology        495          30,576          0.36  

Auto Trader Group PLC

   Communication Services        3,874          30,548          0.36  

Associated British Foods PLC

   Consumer Staples        854          29,432          0.35  

Redrow PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        2,938          29,027          0.35  

BT Group PLC

   Communication Services        11,314          28,877          0.34  

WH Smith PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        833          28,738          0.34  

Signature Aviation PLC

   Industrials        6,661          28,024          0.33  

Bunzl PLC

   Industrials        1,022          27,999          0.33  

Petrofac Ltd

   Energy        5,491          27,883          0.33  

Future PLC

   Communication Services        1,382          26,584          0.32  

LondonMetric Property PLC

   Real Estate        8,441          26,487          0.32  

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

   Financials        1,026          26,331          0.31  

Tullow Oil PLC

   Energy        30,739          26,091          0.31  

SSP Group Plc

   Consumer Discretionary        2,984          25,723          0.31  

IG Group Holdings PLC

   Financials        2,785          25,669          0.31  

Hiscox Ltd

   Financials        1,315          24,837          0.30  

Cranswick PLC

   Consumer Staples        552          24,813          0.30  

Flutter Entertainment PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        201          24,555          0.29  

 

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OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Capita PLC

   Industrials        11,265        $ 24,519          0.29 %  

Burberry Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        831          24,313          0.29  

Shaftesbury PLC

   Real Estate        1,901          23,822          0.28  

Informa PLC

   Communication Services        2,090          23,752          0.28  

Softcat PLC

   Information Technology        1,553          23,722          0.28  

Plus500 Ltd

   Financials        1,996          23,460          0.28  

Rotork PLC

   Industrials        5,133          22,808          0.27  

Royal Mail PLC

   Industrials        7,587          22,770          0.27  

Primary Health Properties PLC

   Real Estate        10,258          21,768          0.26  

Meggitt PLC

   Industrials        2,476          21,572          0.26  

Assura PLC

   Real Estate        20,843          21,507          0.26  

UDG Healthcare PLC

   Health Care        2,001          21,396          0.26  

Diploma PLC

   Industrials        797          21,385          0.26  

Jupiter Fund Management PLC

   Financials        3,887          21,115          0.25  

International Consolidated Airlines Grou

   Industrials        2,536          21,020          0.25  

Bellway PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        406          20,523          0.24  

B&M European Value Retail SA

   Consumer Discretionary        3,762          20,436          0.24  

Crest Nicholson Holdings plc

   Consumer Discretionary        3,472          19,883          0.24  

Domino’s Pizza Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        4,679          19,871          0.24  

Inchcape PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        2,108          19,743          0.24  

Big Yellow Group PLC

   Real Estate        1,219          19,406          0.23  

Greencore Group PLC

   Consumer Staples        5,400          19,186          0.23  

Countryside Properties PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        3,175          19,166          0.23  

Games Workshop Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        236          19,113          0.23  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC

   Financials        5,944          18,944          0.23  

Safestore Holdings PLC

   Real Estate        1,768          18,901          0.23  

easyJet PLC

   Industrials        979          18,491          0.22  

Mediclinic International PLC

   Health Care        3,384          18,476          0.22  

St James’s Place PLC

   Financials        1,191          18,391          0.22  

Man Group PLC/Jersey

   Financials        8,382          17,565          0.21  

Pets at Home Group Plc

   Consumer Discretionary        4,701          17,432          0.21  

Firstgroup PLC

   Industrials        10,462          17,401          0.21  

WPP PLC

   Communication Services        1,228          17,373          0.21  

Taylor Wimpey PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        6,710          17,213          0.21  

Spirent Communications PLC

   Information Technology        5,160          17,211          0.21  

Rhi Magnesita NV

   Materials        330          16,861          0.20  

Galliford Try PLC

          1,474          16,807          0.20  

Vesuvius PLC

   Industrials        2,533          16,797          0.20  

Persimmon PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        463          16,556          0.20  

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC

   Industrials        1,821          16,501          0.20  

Cairn Energy PLC

   Energy        6,002          16,318          0.19  

Genus PLC

   Health Care        387          16,283          0.19  

Croda International PLC

   Materials        238          16,146          0.19  

Serco Group PLC

   Industrials        7,513          16,133          0.19  

Grainger PLC

   Real Estate        3,827          15,898          0.19  

National Express Group PLC

   Industrials        2,436          15,173          0.18  

Howden Joinery Group PLC

   Industrials        1,673          14,927          0.18  

Marshalls PLC

   Materials        1,306          14,902          0.18  

Intertek Group PLC

   Industrials        186          14,437          0.17  

QinetiQ Group PLC

   Industrials        3,038          14,415          0.17  

Drax Group PLC

   Utilities        3,459          14,403          0.17  

Lancashire Holdings Ltd

   Financials        1,385          14,090          0.17  

Frasers Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        2,231          13,571          0.16  

Whitbread PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        210          13,472          0.16  

Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC

   Industrials        480          13,450          0.16  

Antofagasta PLC

   Materials        1,091          13,264          0.16  

Close Brothers Group PLC

   Financials        623          13,196          0.16  

Essentra PLC

   Materials        2,285          13,195          0.16  

OneSavings Bank PLC

   Financials        2,260          12,991          0.15  

 

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Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Aggreko PLC

   Industrials        1,155        $ 12,757          0.15 %  

Hunting PLC

   Energy        2,289          12,673          0.15  

GCP Student Living PLC

   Real Estate        4,808          12,626          0.15  

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

   Materials        324          12,566          0.15  

Marston’s PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        7,335          12,375          0.15  

Savills PLC

   Real Estate        821          12,359          0.15  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

   Industrials        104          12,311          0.15  

Paragon Banking Group PLC

   Financials        1,603          11,462          0.14  

Computacenter PLC

   Information Technology        484          11,371          0.14  

Hochschild Mining PLC

   Materials        4,624          11,223          0.13  

John Laing Group PLC

   Industrials        2,211          11,145          0.13  

Go-Ahead Group PLC/The

   Industrials        377          11,028          0.13  

Marks & Spencer Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        3,801          10,762          0.13  

Mitchells & Butlers PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        1,692          10,313          0.12  

Pearson PLC

   Communication Services        1,215          10,264          0.12  

Playtech Plc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,893          9,966          0.12  

Beazley PLC

   Financials        1,284          9,469          0.11  

Ashtead Group PLC

   Industrials        296          9,464          0.11  

Carnival PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        184          8,902          0.11  

Polypipe Group plc

   Industrials        1,241          8,891          0.11  

J D Wetherspoon PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        390          8,597          0.10  

William Hill PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        3,406          8,513          0.10  

Workspace Group PLC

   Real Estate        530          8,352          0.10  

Energean Oil & Gas PLC

   Energy        656          8,094          0.10  

IntegraFin Holdings PLC

   Financials        1,269          7,490          0.09  

BMO Commercial Property Trust

   Real Estate        4,549          6,975          0.08  

Hill & Smith Holdings PLC

   Materials        353          6,891          0.08  

AJ Bell PLC

   Financials        1,207          6,867          0.08  

Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC

   Communication Services        386          6,670          0.08  

UK Commercial Property REIT Ltd

   Real Estate        5,646          6,650          0.08  

Coats Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        6,385          6,317          0.08  

Ibstock PLC

   Materials        1,486          6,208          0.07  

Kingfisher PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        2,121          6,105          0.07  

AG Barr PLC

   Consumer Staples        746          5,742          0.07  

Kainos Group PLC

   Information Technology        561          5,517          0.07  

McCarthy & Stone PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        2,759          5,452          0.07  

SIG PLC

   Industrials        3,334          5,439          0.06  

Stagecoach Group PLC

   Industrials        2,521          5,351          0.06  

Telecom Plus PLC

   Utilities        264          5,265          0.06  

TI Fluid Systems PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        1,490          5,256          0.06  

Bank of Georgia Group PLC

   Financials        244          5,255          0.06  

Micro Focus International PLC

   Information Technology        370          5,223          0.06  

Renishaw PLC

   Information Technology        103          5,143          0.06  

Sanne Group PLC

   Financials        552          4,954          0.06  

Sirius Real Estate Ltd

   Real Estate        4,112          4,827          0.06  

TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC

   Communication Services        3,067          4,723          0.06  

Card Factory PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        2,401          4,711          0.06  

888 Holdings PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        2,107          4,612          0.06  

Oxford Instruments PLC

   Information Technology        225          4,590          0.05  

St Modwen Properties PLC

   Real Estate        684          4,511          0.05  

Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC

   Financials        903          4,459          0.05  

Trainline PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        632          4,250          0.05  

Rathbone Brothers PLC

   Financials        149          4,212          0.05  

PZ Cussons PLC

   Consumer Staples        1,345          3,720          0.04  

IP Group PLC

   Financials        3,866          3,640          0.04  

TBC Bank Group PLC

   Financials        207          3,572          0.04  

FDM Group Holdings PLC

   Information Technology        259          3,555          0.04  

PayPoint PLC

   Industrials        260          3,491          0.04  

Rank Group PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        935          3,436          0.04  

 

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OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Airtel Africa PLC

   Communication Services        2,916        $ 3,092          0.04 %  

Clarkson PLC

   Industrials        71          2,835          0.03  

Equiniti Group PLC

   Information Technology        1,031          2,822          0.03  

ContourGlobal PLC

   Utilities        937          2,609          0.03  

4imprint Group PLC

   Communication Services        54          2,495          0.03  

Dixons Carphone PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        1,269          2,427          0.03  

Daejan Holdings PLC

   Real Estate        32          2,282          0.03  

James Fisher & Sons PLC

   Industrials        81          2,170          0.03  

PureTech Health Plc

   Health Care        437          1,856          0.02  

Sabre Insurance Group PLC

   Financials        444          1,814          0.02  

Hilton Food Group PLC

   Consumer Staples        123          1,810          0.02  

CLS Holdings PLC

   Real Estate        415          1,660          0.02  

PPHE Hotel Group Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        42          1,039          0.01  

Bakkavor Group PLC

   Consumer Staples        405          750          0.01  

A basket (JPGSFDUS) of common stocks

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Apple Inc

   Information Technology        4,372        $ 1,283,951          3.27

Facebook Inc

   Communication Services        3,387          695,257          1.77  

Microsoft Corp

   Information Technology        3,988          628,960          1.60  

JPMorgan Chase & Co

   Financials        4,204          585,999          1.49  

Alphabet Inc

   Communication Services        402          538,314          1.37  

Johnson & Johnson

   Health Care        3,636          530,355          1.35  

AT&T Inc

   Communication Services        11,610          453,726          1.16  

Walmart Inc

   Consumer Staples        3,567          423,863          1.08  

Amazon.com Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        219          404,324          1.03  

Aon PLC

   Financials        1,932          402,507          1.03  

PepsiCo Inc

   Consumer Staples        2,879          393,485          1.00  

Costco Wholesale Corp

   Consumer Staples        1,298          381,632          0.97  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co

   Health Care        5,699          365,789          0.93  

Synopsys Inc

   Information Technology        2,493          347,044          0.88  

Alphabet Inc

   Communication Services        258          345,374          0.88  

Intel Corp

   Information Technology        5,677          339,739          0.87  

Coca-Cola Co/The

   Consumer Staples        6,081          336,609          0.86  

Mastercard Inc

   Information Technology        1,084          323,609          0.82  

Visa Inc

   Information Technology        1,699          319,207          0.81  

US Bancorp

   Financials        5,274          312,686          0.80  

Medtronic PLC

   Health Care        2,656          301,335          0.77  

NVIDIA Corp

   Information Technology        1,165          274,055          0.70  

UnitedHealth Group Inc

   Health Care        922          271,038          0.69  

Motorola Solutions Inc

   Information Technology        1,670          269,155          0.69  

Moody’s Corp

   Financials        1,107          262,714          0.67  

Texas Instruments Inc

   Information Technology        1,947          249,813          0.64  

Target Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        1,894          242,887          0.62  

American Tower Corp

   Real Estate        1,037          238,251          0.61  

Crown Castle International Corp

   Real Estate        1,667          236,950          0.60  

Procter & Gamble Co/The

   Consumer Staples        1,871          233,675          0.60  

ANSYS Inc

   Information Technology        862          221,872          0.57  

Wells Fargo & Co

   Financials        4,116          221,439          0.56  

Intuit Inc

   Information Technology        839          219,699          0.56  

Home Depot Inc/The

   Consumer Discretionary        991          216,519          0.55  

Electronic Arts Inc

   Communication Services        1,995          214,536          0.55  

Yum! Brands Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        2,086          210,075          0.54  

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        250          208,925          0.53  

Accenture PLC

   Information Technology        965          203,256          0.52  

CME Group Inc

   Financials        1,000          200,687          0.51  

Berkshire Hathaway Inc

   Financials        883          200,048          0.51  

Verizon Communications Inc

   Communication Services        3,080          189,138          0.48  

 

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Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

VeriSign Inc

   Information Technology        948        $ 182,621          0.47 %  

Post Holdings Inc

   Consumer Staples        1,614          176,098          0.45  

Intercontinental Exchange Inc

   Financials        1,901          175,964          0.45  

NIKE Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,735          175,724          0.45  

Copart Inc

   Industrials        1,921          174,665          0.45  

salesforce.com Inc

   Information Technology        1,074          174,599          0.44  

Kroger Co/The

   Consumer Staples        5,986          173,548          0.44  

Celanese Corp

   Materials        1,407          173,285          0.44  

Booking Holdings Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        83          170,076          0.43  

Abbott Laboratories

   Health Care        1,948          169,204          0.43  

Activision Blizzard Inc

   Communication Services        2,840          168,728          0.43  

Sysco Corp

   Consumer Staples        1,957          167,380          0.43  

Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc

   Financials        1,499          167,003          0.43  

American Electric Power Co Inc

   Utilities        1,757          166,012          0.42  

Cerner Corp

   Health Care        2,223          163,149          0.42  

NextEra Energy Inc

   Utilities        670          162,364          0.41  

International Business Machines Corp

   Information Technology        1,204          161,361          0.41  

Colgate-Palmolive Co

   Consumer Staples        2,315          159,337          0.41  

Equinix Inc

   Real Estate        272          158,762          0.40  

Estee Lauder Cos Inc/The

   Consumer Staples        766          158,253          0.40  

F5 Networks Inc

   Information Technology        1,130          157,770          0.40  

Progressive Corp/The

   Financials        2,151          155,729          0.40  

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc

   Health Care        479          155,497          0.40  

Seagate Technology PLC

   Information Technology        2,595          154,399          0.39  

Hershey Co/The

   Consumer Staples        1,029          151,311          0.39  

Dominion Energy Inc

   Utilities        1,826          151,266          0.39  

McCormick & Co Inc/MD

   Consumer Staples        876          148,618          0.38  

Kimberly-Clark Corp

   Consumer Staples        1,067          146,828          0.37  

Walt Disney Co/The

   Communication Services        1,008          145,760          0.37  

WEC Energy Group Inc

   Utilities        1,580          145,715          0.37  

T-Mobile US Inc

   Communication Services        1,820          142,754          0.36  

MarketAxess Holdings Inc

   Financials        376          142,719          0.36  

Merck & Co Inc

   Health Care        1,567          142,518          0.36  

TripAdvisor Inc

   Communication Services        4,649          141,246          0.36  

AbbVie Inc

   Health Care        1,579          139,818          0.36  

Biogen Inc

   Health Care        469          139,210          0.35  

FirstEnergy Corp

   Utilities        2,846          138,318          0.35  

Southern Co/The

   Utilities        2,154          137,228          0.35  

Campbell Soup Co

   Consumer Staples        2,775          137,141          0.35  

S&P Global Inc

   Financials        502          137,021          0.35  

American Water Works Co Inc

   Utilities        1,113          136,737          0.35  

Comcast Corp

   Communication Services        3,030          136,272          0.35  

Mondelez International Inc

   Consumer Staples        2,459          135,439          0.35  

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc

   Information Technology        1,085          133,985          0.34  

Dollar Tree Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,423          133,800          0.34  

Waste Management Inc

   Industrials        1,170          133,336          0.34  

Under Armour Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        6,142          132,672          0.34  

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc/Th

   Financials        2,171          131,932          0.34  

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc

   Consumer Staples        2,223          131,093          0.33  

Ameren Corp

   Utilities        1,700          130,585          0.33  

CMS Energy Corp

   Utilities        2,072          130,195          0.33  

Henry Schein Inc

   Health Care        1,925          128,425          0.33  

NiSource Inc

   Utilities        4,595          127,925          0.33  

O’Reilly Automotive Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        291          127,361          0.32  

Nasdaq Inc

   Financials        1,186          127,059          0.32  

McDonald’s Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        642          126,789          0.32  

Pfizer Inc

   Health Care        3,235          126,763          0.32  

Darden Restaurants Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,158          126,260          0.32  

Cboe Global Markets Inc

   Financials        1,051          126,180          0.32  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   61


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Zebra Technologies Corp

   Information Technology        492        $ 125,758          0.32 %  

Duke Energy Corp

   Utilities        1,374          125,289          0.32  

Cooper Cos Inc/The

   Health Care        385          123,759          0.32  

Pinnacle West Capital Corp

   Utilities        1,366          122,848          0.31  

United Rentals Inc

   Industrials        731          121,890          0.31  

Chevron Corp

   Energy        995          119,941          0.31  

Consolidated Edison Inc

   Utilities        1,323          119,702          0.30  

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc

   Communication Services        952          116,504          0.30  

Xcel Energy Inc

   Utilities        1,833          116,347          0.30  

Hasbro Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,093          115,422          0.29  

Eversource Energy

   Utilities        1,346          114,496          0.29  

American Express Co

   Financials        919          114,444          0.29  

PPL Corp

   Utilities        3,189          114,437          0.29  

Lululemon Athletica Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        488          113,088          0.29  

Kellogg Co

   Consumer Staples        1,622          112,209          0.29  

Entergy Corp

   Utilities        933          111,771          0.28  

Applied Materials Inc

   Information Technology        1,830          111,695          0.28  

Adobe Inc

   Information Technology        335          110,629          0.28  

Roper Technologies Inc

   Industrials        307          108,728          0.28  

Becton Dickinson and Co

   Health Care        400          108,688          0.28  

Coupa Software Inc

   Information Technology        743          108,670          0.28  

Equifax Inc

   Industrials        766          107,309          0.27  

Voya Financial Inc

   Financials        1,754          106,975          0.27  

Sempra Energy

   Utilities        702          106,341          0.27  

Simon Property Group Inc

   Real Estate        713          106,156          0.27  

CF Industries Holdings Inc

   Materials        2,221          106,019          0.27  

Ross Stores Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        903          105,079          0.27  

Philip Morris International Inc

   Consumer Staples        1,224          104,115          0.27  

Federal Realty Investment Trust

   Real Estate        808          104,014          0.27  

Welltower Inc

   Real Estate        1,272          104,010          0.27  

SBA Communications Corp

   Real Estate        428          103,173          0.26  

Newmont Goldcorp Corp

   Materials        2,355          102,319          0.26  

3M Co

   Industrials        580          102,270          0.26  

Eli Lilly & Co

   Health Care        772          101,502          0.26  

Leggett & Platt Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,970          100,137          0.26  

Exelon Corp

   Utilities        2,196          100,101          0.26  

IAA Inc

   Industrials        2,067          97,287          0.25  

Public Storage

   Real Estate        455          96,916          0.25  

DTE Energy Co

   Utilities        741          96,252          0.25  

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc

   Utilities        1,629          96,210          0.25  

Alliant Energy Corp

   Utilities        1,748          95,661          0.24  

Altria Group Inc

   Consumer Staples        1,913          95,500          0.24  

Microchip Technology Inc

   Information Technology        909          95,155          0.24  

Under Armour Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        4,928          94,522          0.24  

Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc

   Real Estate        714          94,120          0.24  

DuPont de Nemours Inc

   Materials        1,457          93,553          0.24  

Etsy Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        2,102          93,113          0.24  

Edison International

   Utilities        1,225          92,414          0.24  

EOG Resources Inc

   Energy        1,103          92,401          0.24  

Essex Property Trust Inc

   Real Estate        305          91,889          0.23  

Realty Income Corp

   Real Estate        1,247          91,799          0.23  

Avangrid Inc

   Utilities        1,791          91,634          0.23  

Ameriprise Financial Inc

   Financials        549          91,439          0.23  

Healthpeak Properties Inc

   Real Estate        2,640          91,006          0.23  

Ventas Inc

   Real Estate        1,576          90,983          0.23  

Equity Residential

   Real Estate        1,118          90,497          0.23  

Starbucks Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        1,023          89,910          0.23  

Western Digital Corp

   Information Technology        1,412          89,620          0.23  

HCA Healthcare Inc

   Health Care        606          89,503          0.23  

 

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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Fair Isaac Corp

   Information Technology        239        $ 89,385          0.23 %  

Extra Space Storage Inc

   Real Estate        846          89,313          0.23  

Ecolab Inc

   Materials        463          89,295          0.23  

Atmos Energy Corp

   Utilities        797          89,108          0.23  

Tyson Foods Inc

   Consumer Staples        974          88,674          0.23  

AvalonBay Communities Inc

   Real Estate        421          88,343          0.23  

Automatic Data Processing Inc

   Information Technology        517          88,151          0.22  

Gilead Sciences Inc

   Health Care        1,354          87,975          0.22  

Northern Trust Corp

   Financials        823          87,456          0.22  

Citrix Systems Inc

   Information Technology        764          84,678          0.22  

Dollar General Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        539          84,140          0.21  

Garmin Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        859          83,795          0.21  

General Mills Inc

   Consumer Staples        1,539          82,402          0.21  

Skyworks Solutions Inc

   Information Technology        679          82,058          0.21  

CenterPoint Energy Inc

   Utilities        3,002          81,859          0.21  

ConocoPhillips

   Energy        1,258          81,818          0.21  

CH Robinson Worldwide Inc

   Industrials        1,038          81,158          0.21  

Verisk Analytics Inc

   Industrials        534          79,707          0.20  

NVR Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        21          79,570          0.20  

AutoZone Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        66          79,196          0.20  

Hormel Foods Corp

   Consumer Staples        1,751          78,998          0.20  

UDR Inc

   Real Estate        1,687          78,767          0.20  

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp

   Energy        4,515          78,610          0.20  

Five Below Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        614          78,442          0.20  

Arthur J Gallagher & Co

   Financials        823          78,356          0.20  

T Rowe Price Group Inc

   Financials        642          78,220          0.20  

Synchrony Financial

   Financials        2,152          77,508          0.20  

Church & Dwight Co Inc

   Consumer Staples        1,102          77,489          0.20  

Prologis Inc

   Real Estate        862          76,834          0.20  

JM Smucker Co/The

   Consumer Staples        734          76,423          0.19  

Charles Schwab Corp/The

   Financials        1,602          76,206          0.19  

Illinois Tool Works Inc

   Industrials        417          74,993          0.19  

Chubb Ltd

   Financials        481          74,861          0.19  

Discover Financial Services

   Financials        881          74,721          0.19  

Republic Services Inc

   Industrials        827          74,123          0.19  

Tiffany & Co

   Consumer Discretionary        551          73,617          0.19  

Sherwin-Williams Co/The

   Materials        125          72,930          0.19  

SVB Financial Group

   Financials        290          72,763          0.19  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc

   Real Estate        450          72,675          0.19  

Anthem Inc

   Health Care        239          72,168          0.18  

Allstate Corp/The

   Financials        629          70,740          0.18  

Digital Realty Trust Inc

   Real Estate        588          70,413          0.18  

PPG Industries Inc

   Materials        525          70,030          0.18  

Liberty Broadband Corp

   Communication Services        557          69,982          0.18  

Amgen Inc

   Health Care        287          69,141          0.18  

Cincinnati Financial Corp

   Financials        654          68,784          0.18  

CarMax Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        783          68,672          0.17  

Emerson Electric Co

   Industrials        885          67,528          0.17  

Nordstrom Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,640          67,138          0.17  

Quest Diagnostics Inc

   Health Care        626          66,814          0.17  

Juniper Networks Inc

   Information Technology        2,679          65,972          0.17  

Clorox Co/The

   Consumer Staples        429          65,909          0.17  

Honeywell International Inc

   Industrials        368          65,154          0.17  

Duke Realty Corp

   Real Estate        1,867          64,732          0.16  

Interpublic Group of Cos Inc/The

   Communication Services        2,785          64,339          0.16  

Apartment Investment & Management Co

   Real Estate        1,244          64,258          0.16  

Constellation Brands Inc

   Consumer Staples        337          63,864          0.16  

Masco Corp

   Industrials        1,329          63,788          0.16  

Baxter International Inc

   Health Care        756          63,213          0.16  

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Air Products & Chemicals Inc

   Materials        267        $ 62,844          0.16 %  

Comerica Inc

   Financials        876          62,826          0.16  

Kimco Realty Corp

   Real Estate        3,008          62,293          0.16  

Danaher Corp

   Health Care        405          62,152          0.16  

Travelers Cos Inc/The

   Financials        451          61,701          0.16  

Charter Communications Inc

   Communication Services        127          61,547          0.16  

Regency Centers Corp

   Real Estate        973          61,402          0.16  

Brown-Forman Corp

   Consumer Staples        904          61,092          0.16  

PulteGroup Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,573          61,021          0.16  

Monster Beverage Corp

   Consumer Staples        954          60,643          0.15  

Devon Energy Corp

   Energy        2,294          59,567          0.15  

News Corp

   Communication Services        4,176          59,043          0.15  

Howard Hughes Corp/The

   Real Estate        463          58,718          0.15  

Everest Re Group Ltd

   Financials        210          58,051          0.15  

Berry Global Group Inc

   Materials        1,217          57,783          0.15  

Fidelity National Information Services I

   Information Technology        414          57,593          0.15  

Incyte Corp

   Health Care        650          56,722          0.14  

Credit Acceptance Corp

   Financials        128          56,626          0.14  

Parker-Hannifin Corp

   Industrials        273          56,138          0.14  

Ball Corp

   Materials        859          55,570          0.14  

IDEXX Laboratories Inc

   Health Care        213          55,551          0.14  

Zoetis Inc

   Health Care        415          54,902          0.14  

TJX Cos Inc/The

   Consumer Discretionary        884          53,999          0.14  

HollyFrontier Corp

   Energy        1,060          53,765          0.14  

Linde PLC

   Materials        252          53,702          0.14  

Allegion PLC

   Industrials        429          53,460          0.14  

IHS Markit Ltd

   Industrials        708          53,326          0.14  

Evergy Inc

   Utilities        815          53,062          0.14  

Ulta Beauty Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        205          51,928          0.13  

Rockwell Automation Inc

   Industrials        253          51,275          0.13  

Conagra Brands Inc

   Consumer Staples        1,496          51,234          0.13  

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc

   Health Care        895          50,648          0.13  

Fiserv Inc

   Information Technology        432          49,987          0.13  

Omnicom Group Inc

   Communication Services        616          49,921          0.13  

Pegasystems Inc

   Information Technology        616          49,077          0.13  

OneMain Holdings Inc

   Financials        1,159          48,852          0.12  

H&R Block Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        2,073          48,683          0.12  

Ciena Corp

   Information Technology        1,129          48,181          0.12  

Robert Half International Inc

   Industrials        762          48,122          0.12  

CACI International Inc

   Information Technology        192          48,053          0.12  

Ashland Global Holdings Inc

   Materials        627          47,998          0.12  

DR Horton Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        892          47,051          0.12  

Western Union Co/The

   Information Technology        1,726          46,227          0.12  

Old Republic International Corp

   Financials        2,063          46,143          0.12  

Hologic Inc

   Health Care        884          46,133          0.12  

Advance Auto Parts Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        282          45,205          0.12  

Iron Mountain Inc

   Real Estate        1,417          45,170          0.12  

JB Hunt Transport Services Inc

   Industrials        386          45,072          0.11  

Live Nation Entertainment Inc

   Communication Services        625          44,635          0.11  

Huntsman Corp

   Materials        1,804          43,595          0.11  

Weyerhaeuser Co

   Real Estate        1,439          43,468          0.11  

E*TRADE Financial Corp

   Financials        942          42,725          0.11  

Southwest Airlines Co

   Industrials        770          41,565          0.11  

Vornado Realty Trust

   Real Estate        614          40,848          0.10  

Sealed Air Corp

   Materials        1,025          40,837          0.10  

XPO Logistics Inc

   Industrials        510          40,661          0.10  

ResMed Inc

   Health Care        261          40,502          0.10  

IDEX Corp

   Industrials        233          40,053          0.10  

CenturyLink Inc

   Communication Services        2,946          38,911          0.10  

 

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


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

SEI Investments Co

   Financials        590        $ 38,630          0.10 %  

Macerich Co/The

   Real Estate        1,432          38,543          0.10  

Expeditors International of Washington I

   Industrials        485          37,848          0.10  

Lennar Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        663          36,982          0.09  

Boston Properties Inc

   Real Estate        262          36,188          0.09  

Laboratory Corp of America Holdings

   Health Care        214          36,180          0.09  

Pentair PLC

   Industrials        782          35,878          0.09  

Aspen Technology Inc

   Information Technology        290          35,051          0.09  

Cummins Inc

   Industrials        196          35,011          0.09  

LyondellBasell Industries NV

   Materials        370          34,957          0.09  

Phillips 66

   Energy        313          34,874          0.09  

Universal Health Services Inc

   Health Care        240          34,388          0.09  

Jack Henry & Associates Inc

   Information Technology        236          34,364          0.09  

CNA Financial Corp

   Financials        758          33,977          0.09  

Fortive Corp

   Industrials        431          32,907          0.08  

Cintas Corp

   Industrials        122          32,812          0.08  

Newell Brands Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,697          32,622          0.08  

Maxim Integrated Products Inc

   Information Technology        525          32,316          0.08  

Cimarex Energy Co

   Energy        615          32,263          0.08  

Leidos Holdings Inc

   Information Technology        327          31,980          0.08  

WW Grainger Inc

   Industrials        94          31,892          0.08  

Stryker Corp

   Health Care        150          31,581          0.08  

SL Green Realty Corp

   Real Estate        343          31,482          0.08  

Dover Corp

   Industrials        272          31,394          0.08  

Host Hotels & Resorts Inc

   Real Estate        1,655          30,703          0.08  

Hill-Rom Holdings Inc

   Health Care        270          30,664          0.08  

Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc

   Real Estate        675          29,060          0.07  

Paychex Inc

   Information Technology        335          28,532          0.07  

Willis Towers Watson PLC

   Financials        140          28,307          0.07  

Global Payments Inc

   Information Technology        153          27,879          0.07  

Nielsen Holdings PLC

   Industrials        1,327          26,929          0.07  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co

   Energy        177          26,739          0.07  

Apache Corp

   Energy        1,037          26,529          0.07  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc

   Health Care        177          26,497          0.07  

Johnson Controls International plc

   Industrials        642          26,151          0.07  

Teleflex Inc

   Health Care        69          25,883          0.07  

Assurant Inc

   Financials        194          25,495          0.06  

AMETEK Inc

   Industrials        247          24,590          0.06  

AES Corp/VA

   Utilities        1,234          24,554          0.06  

Genuine Parts Co

   Consumer Discretionary        229          24,334          0.06  

Sterling Bancorp/DE

   Financials        1,152          24,288          0.06  

United Airlines Holdings Inc

   Industrials        275          24,194          0.06  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co

   Consumer Staples        511          23,664          0.06  

Packaging Corp of America

   Materials        198          22,122          0.06  

Bank of America Corp

   Financials        623          21,929          0.06  

Loews Corp

   Financials        394          20,657          0.05  

Mettler-Toledo International Inc

   Health Care        25          20,190          0.05  

Cadence Design Systems Inc

   Information Technology        290          20,104          0.05  

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc

   Materials        154          19,899          0.05  

Fastenal Co

   Industrials        536          19,791          0.05  

Nucor Corp

   Materials        345          19,413          0.05  

Citigroup Inc

   Financials        239          19,119          0.05  

Keysight Technologies Inc

   Information Technology        185          18,947          0.05  

CDW Corp/DE

   Information Technology        132          18,883          0.05  

Hanesbrands Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        1,265          18,785          0.05  

Lam Research Corp

   Information Technology        64          18,772          0.05  

Cisco Systems Inc

   Information Technology        390          18,711          0.05  

MSCI Inc

   Financials        71          18,340          0.05  

Tractor Supply Co

   Consumer Discretionary        192          17,925          0.05  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   65


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

News Corp

   Communication Services        1,235        $ 17,914          0.05 %  

TransDigm Group Inc

   Industrials        30          16,806          0.04  

CVS Health Corp

   Health Care        221          16,396          0.04  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp

   Industrials        210          16,314          0.04  

eBay Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        452          16,310          0.04  

Raymond James Financial Inc

   Financials        177          15,802          0.04  

Micron Technology Inc

   Information Technology        293          15,751          0.04  

FleetCor Technologies Inc

   Information Technology        54          15,411          0.04  

Globe Life Inc

   Financials        144          15,153          0.04  

Cigna Corp

   Health Care        74          15,148          0.04  

Alaska Air Group Inc

   Industrials        209          14,129          0.04  

Fox Corp

   Communication Services        371          13,744          0.04  

Akamai Technologies Inc

   Information Technology        159          13,716          0.03  

M&T Bank Corp

   Financials        80          13,606          0.03  

NRG Energy Inc

   Utilities        337          13,394          0.03  

Fox Corp

   Communication Services        367          13,344          0.03  

Mylan NV

   Health Care        663          13,316          0.03  

Kohl’s Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        253          12,909          0.03  

Kansas City Southern

   Industrials        83          12,684          0.03  

HP Inc

   Information Technology        613          12,592          0.03  

Martin Marietta Materials Inc

   Materials        45          12,535          0.03  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp

   Health Care        54          12,496          0.03  

Marathon Petroleum Corp

   Energy        206          12,405          0.03  

DXC Technology Co

   Information Technology        328          12,323          0.03  

Alliance Data Systems Corp

   Information Technology        109          12,232          0.03  

Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc

   Industrials        185          12,113          0.03  

Vulcan Materials Co

   Materials        84          12,088          0.03  

Capital One Financial Corp

   Financials        115          11,806          0.03  

MetLife Inc

   Financials        231          11,772          0.03  

Broadcom Inc

   Information Technology        35          11,165          0.03  

Morgan Stanley

   Financials        216          11,050          0.03  

NortonLifeLock Inc

   Information Technology        432          11,013          0.03  

Prudential Financial Inc

   Financials        117          11,003          0.03  

Qorvo Inc

   Information Technology        95          10,994          0.03  

Oracle Corp

   Information Technology        202          10,727          0.03  

United Technologies Corp

   Industrials        70          10,525          0.03  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp

   Information Technology        169          10,508          0.03  

McKesson Corp

   Health Care        75          10,404          0.03  

Arconic Inc

   Industrials        331          10,181          0.03  

DaVita Inc

   Health Care        134          10,061          0.03  

TE Connectivity Ltd

   Information Technology        102          9,794          0.02  

Valero Energy Corp

   Energy        104          9,783          0.02  

Unum Group

   Financials        329          9,582          0.02  

Molson Coors Beverage Co

   Consumer Staples        173          9,316          0.02  

Delta Air Lines Inc

   Industrials        151          8,842          0.02  

AmerisourceBergen Corp

   Health Care        103          8,785          0.02  

Principal Financial Group Inc

   Financials        158          8,671          0.02  

AO Smith Corp

   Industrials        177          8,415          0.02  

Centene Corp

   Health Care        128          8,073          0.02  

Citizens Financial Group Inc

   Financials        198          8,037          0.02  

People’s United Financial Inc

   Financials        470          7,948          0.02  

Lincoln National Corp

   Financials        134          7,936          0.02  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co

   Information Technology        476          7,543          0.02  

Arista Networks Inc

   Information Technology        37          7,495          0.02  

Fifth Third Bancorp

   Financials        241          7,415          0.02  

Eaton Corp PLC

   Industrials        78          7,376          0.02  

Perrigo Co PLC

   Health Care        141          7,300          0.02  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp/The

   Financials        135          6,806          0.02  

Regions Financial Corp

   Financials        396          6,799          0.02  

 

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


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

Common Stocks    Sector      Shares        Value        Weight  

Kraft Heinz Co/The

   Consumer Staples        206        $ 6,627          0.02 %  

American International Group Inc

   Financials        126          6,474          0.02  

Ford Motor Co

   Consumer Discretionary        691          6,430          0.02  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc

   Health Care        58          6,286          0.02  

Caterpillar Inc

   Industrials        41          6,059          0.02  

Cardinal Health Inc

   Health Care        112          5,649          0.01  

CSX Corp

   Industrials        77          5,580          0.01  

Westrock Co

   Materials        128          5,477          0.01  

Invesco Ltd

   Financials        289          5,205          0.01  

KeyCorp

   Financials        257          5,198          0.01  

International Paper Co

   Materials        104          4,776          0.01  

Eastman Chemical Co

   Materials        60          4,727          0.01  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc

   Health Care        13          4,707          0.01  

Snap-on Inc

   Industrials        27          4,633          0.01  

PVH Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        44          4,594          0.01  

State Street Corp

   Financials        57          4,477          0.01  

Dow Inc

   Materials        82          4,470          0.01  

Avery Dennison Corp

   Materials        34          4,423          0.01  

Macy’s Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        256          4,353          0.01  

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        73          4,282          0.01  

Expedia Group Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        40          4,272          0.01  

BorgWarner Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        96          4,169          0.01  

LKQ Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        116          4,136          0.01  

Mohawk Industries Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        30          4,093          0.01  

Stanley Black & Decker Inc

   Industrials        24          3,966          0.01  

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc

   Industrials        16          3,908          0.01  

Capri Holdings Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        98          3,754          0.01  

MGM Resorts International

   Consumer Discretionary        112          3,728          0.01  

FLIR Systems Inc

   Information Technology        68          3,561          0.01  

Whirlpool Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        24          3,531          0.01  

Harley-Davidson Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        93          3,475          0.01  

General Motors Co

   Consumer Discretionary        86          3,156          0.01  

Coty Inc

   Consumer Staples        275          3,098          0.01  

NetApp Inc

   Information Technology        48          3,003          0.01  

Best Buy Co Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        33          2,935          0.01  

Huntington Bancshares Inc/OH

   Financials        190          2,858          0.01  

Ralph Lauren Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        24          2,805          0.01  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        24          2,612          0.01  

L Brands Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        138          2,499          0.01  

Las Vegas Sands Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        34          2,334          0.01  

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

   Industrials        16          2,121          0.01  

Aptiv PLC

   Consumer Discretionary        22          2,056          0.01  

Franklin Resources Inc

   Financials        73          1,895          0.00  

Carnival Corp

   Consumer Discretionary        35          1,776          0.00  

Tapestry Inc

   Consumer Discretionary        58          1,568          0.00  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd

   Consumer Discretionary        10          1,319          0.00  

Gap Inc/The

   Consumer Discretionary        72          1,269          0.00  

Flowserve Corp

   Industrials        14          681          0.00  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   67


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

PURCHASED & WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following purchased & written options contracts:

 

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

Purchased options contracts:

                 

Calls

                    

CBOE Volatility Index

   Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.      20 USD        01/22/2020        280      $ 385,840     $ 14,000     $ 57,673     $ (43,673
        19 USD        02/19/2020        300        413,400       40,500       66,610       (26,110
            19 USD        03/18/2020        320        440,960       54,400       56,320       (1,920

Total calls

                            900              $ 108,900     $ 180,603     $ (71,703

Puts

                    

S&P 500 Index

   Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.      2,300 USD        01/17/2020        3        969,234       30       2,492       (2,462
        2,350 USD        01/17/2020        2        646,156       25       1,097       (1,072
        2,450 USD        01/17/2020        4        1,292,312       80       2,904       (2,824
        2,500 USD        01/17/2020        4        1,292,312       90       2,436       (2,346
        2,550 USD        01/17/2020        3        969,234       83       1,442       (1,359
        2,600 USD        01/17/2020        2        646,156       70       877       (807
        2,400 USD        02/21/2020        1        323,078       85       986       (901
        2,450 USD        02/21/2020        2        646,156       215       1,814       (1,599
        2,500 USD        02/21/2020        3        969,234       405       2,732       (2,327
        2,550 USD        02/21/2020        6        1,938,468       990       4,704       (3,714
        2,600 USD        02/21/2020        4        1,292,312       840       3,323       (2,483
        2,650 USD        02/21/2020        2        646,156       515       1,482       (967
        2,500 USD        03/20/2020        2        646,156       640       1,672       (1,032
        2,550 USD        03/20/2020        4        1,292,312       1,560       3,833       (2,273
        2,650 USD        03/20/2020        3        969,234       1,755       2,372       (617
        2,700 USD        03/20/2020        6        1,938,468       4,350       5,123       (773
            2,600 USD        04/17/2020        2        646,156       1,650       1,921       (271
Total puts                             53              $ 13,383     $ 41,210     $ (27,827
Total purchased options contracts

 

              953              $ 122,283     $ 221,813     $ (99,530

Written options contracts:

                 

Calls

                    

S&P 500 Index

   Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.      2,975 USD        01/17/2020        3      $ (969,234   $ (78,495   $ (21,508   $ (56,987
        3,000 USD        01/17/2020        2        (646,156     (47,590     (10,438     (37,152
        3,050 USD        01/17/2020        8        (2,584,624     (150,800     (46,868     (103,932
        3,075 USD        01/17/2020        3        (969,234     (49,365     (19,399     (29,966
        3,125 USD        01/17/2020        2        (646,156     (23,710     (8,198     (15,512
        3,050 USD        02/21/2020        1        (323,078     (20,340     (6,774     (13,566
        3,100 USD        02/21/2020        2        (646,156     (31,950     (11,697     (20,253
        3,125 USD        02/21/2020        3        (969,234     (41,640     (16,858     (24,782
        3,150 USD        02/21/2020        6        (1,938,468     (71,040     (33,095     (37,945
        3,175 USD        02/21/2020        4        (1,292,312     (39,500     (19,397     (20,103
        3,200 USD        02/21/2020        2        (646,156     (15,990     (8,539     (7,451
        3,150 USD        03/20/2020        2        (646,156     (27,350     (15,339     (12,011
        3,200 USD        03/20/2020        4        (1,292,312     (40,060     (23,677     (16,383
        3,250 USD        03/20/2020        3        (969,234     (20,220     (14,769     (5,451
        3,275 USD        03/20/2020        6        (1,938,468     (31,920     (29,394     (2,526
            3,275 USD        04/17/2020        1        (323,078     (6,840     (6,322     (518
Total calls                             52              $ (696,810   $ (292,272   $ (404,538

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

PURCHASED & WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS (continued)

 

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

Written options contracts: (continued)

                 

Puts

                    

S&P 500 Index

   Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.      2,825 USD        01/17/2020        3      $ (969,234   $ (353   $ (22,258   $ 21,905  
        2,875 USD        01/17/2020        2        (646,156     (295     (21,623     21,328  
        2,900 USD        01/17/2020        1        (323,078     (167     (8,059     7,892  
        2,950 USD        01/17/2020        8        (2,584,624     (1,760     (49,641     47,881  
        3,000 USD        01/17/2020        3        (969,234     (915     (13,645     12,730  
        3,025 USD        01/17/2020        2        (646,156     (720     (8,448     7,728  
        2,950 USD        02/21/2020        1        (323,078     (1,110     (8,139     7,029  
        2,975 USD        02/21/2020        2        (646,156     (2,540     (13,623     11,083  
        3,025 USD        02/21/2020        3        (969,234     (5,025     (21,898     16,873  
        3,050 USD        02/21/2020        6        (1,938,468     (11,550     (40,235     28,685  
        3,075 USD        02/21/2020        3        (969,234     (6,630     (19,978     13,348  
        3,100 USD        02/21/2020        3        (969,234     (7,635     (17,948     10,313  
        3,050 USD        03/20/2020        2        (646,156     (6,770     (15,319     8,549  
        3,075 USD        03/20/2020        3        (969,234     (11,325     (22,048     10,723  
        3,100 USD        03/20/2020        1        (323,078     (4,210     (7,429     3,219  
        3,150 USD        03/20/2020        3        (969,234     (15,720     (18,628     2,908  
        3,175 USD        03/20/2020        6        (1,938,468     (35,100     (37,531     2,431  
            3,175 USD        04/17/2020        2        (646,156     (14,600     (15,871     1,271  
Total puts                             54              $ (126,425   $ (362,321   $ 235,896  
Total written options contracts

 

              106              $ (823,235   $ (654,593   $ (168,642

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   69


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

Principal
Amount
    Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Value  
Mortgage-Backed Securities – 2.7%  
FHLMC – 1.4%  
$ 31,015       5.000     11/01/2025     $ 33,161  
  24,280       5.000       08/01/2028       26,233  
  10,831       5.000       01/01/2033       11,917  
  422       5.000       03/01/2033       464  
  5,928       5.000       04/01/2033       6,521  
  897       5.000       05/01/2033       986  
  2,965       5.000       06/01/2033       3,261  
  18,628       5.000       07/01/2033       20,491  
  26,337       5.000       08/01/2033       28,964  
  2,188       5.000       09/01/2033       2,407  
  5,341       5.000       10/01/2033       5,875  
  11,682       5.000       11/01/2033       12,850  
  6,480       5.000       12/01/2033       7,128  
  6,144       5.000       01/01/2034       6,759  
  19,561       5.000       02/01/2034       21,556  
  8,497       5.000       03/01/2034       9,406  
  14,603       5.000       04/01/2034       16,183  
  19,983       5.000       05/01/2034       21,988  
  283,023       5.000       06/01/2034       311,569  
  4,162       5.000       11/01/2034       4,612  
  76,865       5.000       04/01/2035       84,551  
  1,340,076       5.000       07/01/2035       1,485,056  
  3,245       5.000       11/01/2035       3,570  
  66,568       5.000       03/01/2036       73,440  
  21,217       5.000       03/01/2037       23,459  
  61,429       5.000       12/01/2037       67,921  
  115,575       5.000       02/01/2038       127,786  
  287,439       5.000       03/01/2038       317,757  
  143,581       5.000       07/01/2038       158,725  
  119,642       5.000       11/01/2038       132,262  
  313,781       5.000       12/01/2038       346,937  
  176,434       5.000       01/01/2039       195,044  
  42,825       5.000       02/01/2039       47,342  
  289,956       5.000       06/01/2041       320,596  
     

 

 

 
        3,936,777  

 

 

 
UMBS – 1.3%  
  183       5.500       07/01/2020       183  
  4,450       6.000       03/01/2034       5,051  
  16,444       6.000       08/01/2034       18,728  
  66,076       6.000       08/01/2035       75,946  
  105,762       6.000       09/01/2035       121,866  
  187,774       6.000       11/01/2035       216,297  
  432,246       6.000       03/01/2036       496,613  
  3,850       6.000       06/01/2036       4,422  
  850,542       6.000       09/01/2036       948,845  
  146,338       6.000       12/01/2036       168,348  
  10,919       6.000       02/01/2037       12,560  
  1,919       6.000       04/01/2037       2,186  
  3,313       6.000       05/01/2037       3,813  
  90,199       6.000       06/01/2037       103,943  
  58,342       6.000       07/01/2037       67,229  
  196,181       6.000       08/01/2037       223,331  
  55,910       6.000       09/01/2037       64,407  
  10,829       6.000       10/01/2037       12,465  
  31,601       6.000       11/01/2037       36,499  

 

 

 
Mortgage-Backed Securities – (continued)  
UMBS – (continued)  
2,587       6.000       12/01/2037     2,987  
  288,995       6.000       01/01/2038       332,561  
  37,768       6.000       03/01/2038       43,424  
  2,276       6.000       04/01/2038       2,625  
  12,678       6.000       05/01/2038       14,577  
  937       6.000       09/01/2038       1,080  
  60,282       6.000       10/01/2038       69,513  
  2,444       6.000       12/01/2038       2,816  
  2,127       6.000       01/01/2039       2,449  
  8,844       4.000       08/01/2039       9,478  
  25,753       4.500       02/01/2040       27,594  
  2,505       6.000       04/01/2040       2,885  
  104,171       6.000       06/01/2040       119,995  
  239,630       6.000       05/01/2041       275,345  
  103,255       4.500       08/01/2041       111,895  
     

 

 

 
        3,601,956  

 

 

 
  TOTAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES  
  (Cost $7,363,941)     $ 7,538,733  

 

 

 
     
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 1.7%  
Regular Floater(a)(b) – 0.5%  
 

FHLMC REMIC Series 3371, Class FA

 
$ 163,928       2.340     09/15/2037     $ 165,180  
 

NCUA Guaranteed Notes Trust Series 2010-R1, Class 1A

 
  163,289       2.163       10/07/2020       163,316  
 

NCUA Guaranteed Notes Trust Series 2011-R2, Class 1A

 
  610,392       2.113       02/06/2020       610,807  
 

NCUA Guaranteed Notes Trust Series 2011-R3, Class 1A

 
  314,211       2.118       03/11/2020       314,321  
     

 

 

 
        1,253,624  

 

 

 
Sequential Fixed Rate – 1.2%  
 

FHLMC REMIC Series 2755, Class ZA

 
  373,790       5.000       02/15/2034       411,931  
 

FHLMC REMIC Series 4246, Class PT

 
  203,785       6.500       02/15/2036       234,890  
 

FHLMC REMIC Series 4273, Class PD

 
  1,062,441       6.500       11/15/2043       1,244,289  
 

FNMA REMIC Series 2012-111, Class B

 
  276,913       7.000       10/25/2042       322,708  
 

FNMA REMIC Series 2012-153, Class B

 
  1,027,300       7.000       07/25/2042       1,223,811  
     

 

 

 
        3,437,629  

 

 

 
  TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS  
  (Cost $4,546,552)     $ 4,691,253  

 

 

 
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities(a) – 7.7%  
Agency Multi-Family – 7.7%  
 

FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates
REMIC Series K011, Class A2

 
 
$ 5,211,774       4.084     11/25/2020     $ 5,280,724  

 

 

 

 

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


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Principal
Amount
    Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Value  
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities(a) – (continued)  
Agency Multi-Family – (continued)  
 

FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates
REMIC Series K714, Class A2(b)

 
 
$ 15,933,943       3.034 %       10/25/2020     $ 15,971,031  

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES  
  (Cost $22,229,692)     $ 21,251,755  

 

 

 
     
Asset-Backed Securities(a) – 0.1%  
Home Equity – 0.1%  
 

GMACM Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2007-HE3,
Class 1A1(b)

 
 
$ 2,971       7.000     09/25/2037     $ 2,967  
 

GMACM Home Equity Loan Trust Series 2007-HE3,
Class 2A1(b)

 
 
  57,331       7.000       09/25/2037       59,259  
 

NCUA Guaranteed Notes Trust Series 2010-A1, Class A

 
  180,880       2.068       12/07/2020       180,889  

 

 

 
  TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES  
  (Cost $241,182)     $ 243,115  

 

 

 
     
U.S. Treasury Obligations – 14.1%  
 

U.S. Treasury Bonds

 
$ 1,100,000       2.750 %(c)      11/15/2042     $ 1,174,250  
  1,990,000       3.750       11/15/2043       2,489,366  
  7,400,000       2.875       11/15/2046       8,118,031  
  4,780,000       3.000 (c)      05/15/2047       5,370,778  
  480,000       2.250 (c)      08/15/2049       465,600  
 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 
  6,620,000       1.125       07/31/2021       6,569,833  
  4,610,000       1.875       01/31/2022       4,635,931  
  5,960,000       2.875 (c)      05/31/2025       6,309,684  
  900,000       2.750       06/30/2025       947,531  
  2,490,000       2.625       12/31/2025       2,609,637  
  370,000       2.250 (c)      11/15/2027       380,291  

 

 

 
  TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS  
  (Cost $37,503,012)     $ 39,070,932  

 

 

 

 

Shares     Description   Value  
Exchange Traded Fund(d) – 24.4%  
  675,000     Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF   $ 67,594,500  
  (Cost $67,527,000)  

 

 

 

 

Shares   Dividend
Rate
  Value  
Investment Company(d) – 37.6%  

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares

 

103,882,234   1.638%   $ 103,882,234  
(Cost $103,882,234)

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 88.3%

 

(Cost $243,293,613)   $ 244,272,522  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF

    LIABILITIES – 11.7%

    32,319,890  

 

 
NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 276,592,412  

 

 

 

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

(a)

  Variable 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 December 31, 2019.

(b)

  Securities with “Call” features. Maturity dates disclosed are the final maturity dates.

(c)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for initial margin requirements on futures transactions.

(d)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

FHLMC

 

—Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

FNMA

 

—Federal National Mortgage Association

LIBOR

 

—London Interbank Offered Rate

REMIC

 

—Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

SOFR

 

—Secured Overnight Financing Rate

UMBS

 

—Uniform Mortgage-Backed Securities

 

Currency Abbreviation:

USD

 

—United States Dollar

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   71


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

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

Long position contracts:

                 

3 Month Eurodollar

     1          12/14/2020        $ 245,912        $ 830  

3 Month SOFR

     11          03/17/2020          2,707,100          12  

U.S. Treasury Long Bond

     23          03/20/2020          3,577,219          (88,098
Total                                     $ (87,256

Short position contracts:

                 

30 Day Federal Funds

     (2        01/31/2020          (820,461        (66

30 Day Federal Funds

     (2        02/28/2020          (820,399        163  

30 Day Federal Funds

     (1        03/31/2020          (410,200        144  

U.S. Treasury 2 Year Note

     (51        03/31/2020          (10,986,117        8,325  

U.S. Treasury 5 Year Note

     (106        03/31/2020          (12,561,828        46,854  

U.S. Treasury 10 Year Note

     (45        03/20/2020          (5,771,250        36,497  

U.S. Treasury Ultra Bond

     (116        03/20/2020          (21,017,751        738,804  
Total                                     $ 830,721  
Total Futures Contracts                                     $ 743,465  

SWAP CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following swap contracts:

CENTRALLY CLEARED INTEREST RATE SWAP CONTRACTS

 

Payments Made by the Fund     

Payments

Received

by the Fund

     Termination
Date
            Notional
Amount
(000’s)(a)
       Value      Upfront
Premium
(Received)
Paid
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

1 Day Federal Funds(b)

       1.259%      12/15/2021        USD       630        $ (1,922    $ 3     $ (1,925

1 Month LIBOR(c)

       3 Month LIBOR      07/25/2024          9,100          146        229       (83

1.333%(b)

       1 Day Federal Funds      11/15/2026                1,850          26,643        (1,864     28,507  
TOTAL                                         $ 24,867      $ (1,632   $ 26,499  

 

  (a)   Represents forward starting interest rate swaps whose effective dates of commencement of accruals and cash flows occur subsequent to December 31, 2019
  (b)   Payments made annually.
  (c)   Payments made quarterly.

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS

 

Referenced Obligation/Index(a)    Financing Rate
Received (Paid)
by the Fund
    Counterparty    Termination
Date
    

Notional
Amount

(000’s)

     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)(b)
 

S&P GSCI Energy 1 Month Forward Index

     (0.130)%     BNP Paribas SA      04/08/2020      USD 90,655      $  

S&P GSCI Energy 1 Month Forward Index

     (0.000)     Macquarie Bank Ltd.      04/16/2020        83,776         

BAML Commodity Excess Return Strategy Index(*)

     (0.000)     Merrill Lynch International      02/13/2020        111,167        913  
TOTAL                                   $ 913  

 

  *   The components of the basket shown below.
  (a)   Payments made monthly.
  (b)   There are no upfront payments on the swap contracts listed above; therefore the unrealized gains (losses) on the swap contracts are equal to their value.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS COMMODITY STRATEGY FUND

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

OVER THE COUNTER TOTAL RETURN SWAP CONTRACTS (continued)

 

A basket (BAML Commodity Excess Return Strategy Index) of commodities

 

Description    Sector      Number of
Contracts
       Value        Weight  

WTI

   Energy        1,000        $ 59,970          26.22

Brent

   Energy        1,000          66,000          18.25  

Gasoil

   Energy        100          61,375          5.69  

Corn

   Grains        5,000          19,388          4.73  

Gold

   Precious        100          152,310          4.55  

Heating Oil

   Energy        42,000          84,958          4.53  

Copper

   Metals        25          154,213          4.22  

Gasoline RBOB

   Energy        42,000          71,001          4.04  

Live Cattle

   Meats        40,000          50,370          3.96  

Aluminum

   Metals        25          45,025          3.36  

Wheat

   Grains        5,000          27,938          3.32  

Soybeans

   Grains        5,000          47,775          3.18  

Natural Gas

   Energy        10,000          21,890          2.44  

Lean Hogs

   Meats        40,000          28,570          2.07  

Sugar

   Softs        112,000          15,030          1.64  

Feeder Cattle

   Meats        50,000          72,113          1.27  

Cotton

   Textiles        50,000          34,525          1.25  

Kansas Wheat

   Grains        5,000          24,300          1.18  

Zinc

   Metals        25          56,944          0.97  

Nickel

   Metals        6          84,000          0.84  

Coffee

   Softs        37,500          48,638          0.80  

Lead

   Metals        25          48,144          0.65  

Silver

   Precious        5,000          89,605          0.47  

Cocoa

   Softs        10          25,400          0.37  

PURCHASED & WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following purchased & written options contracts:

OVER THE COUNTER INTEREST RATE SWAPTIONS

 

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

Purchased option contracts

               

Puts

                  

3M IRS

   JPMorgan Chase Bank NA      1.734     02/18/2020        1,600,000     $ 1,600,000     $ 26,677     $ 19,649     $ 7,028  
        1.683       02/19/2020        1,400,000       1,400,000       28,684       16,520       12,164  
            2.183       02/19/2020        1,400,000       1,400,000       1,477       1,540       (63
Total Purchased option contracts                       4,400,000             $ 56,838     $ 37,709     $ 19,129  

Written option contracts

               

Puts

                  

3M IRS

   JPMorgan Chase Bank NA      1.582     02/18/2020        (5,700,000   $ (5,700,000   $ (11,382   $ (13,395   $ 2,013  
        1.984       02/18/2020        (1,600,000     (1,600,000     (8,173     (6,456     (1,717
            1.933       02/19/2020        (2,800,000     (2,800,000     (16,773     (10,675     (6,098
Total Written option contracts                       (10,100,000           $ (36,328   $ (30,526   $ (5,802

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   73


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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

Shares     Dividend
Rate
 

Value

 
Investment Companies(a) – 77.4%  
 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund –
Institutional Shares

 
 
  201,860,247     1.638%   $ 201,860,247  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 77.4%  
  (Cost $201,860,247)$201,860,247  

 

 

 
 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF

    LIABILITIES – 22.6%

    58,924,845  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 260,785,092  

 

 

 

 

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

(a)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

BA

 

—Banker Acceptance Rate

BBR

 

—Bank Bill Reference Rate

BUBOR

 

—Budapest Interbank Offered Rate

EURIBOR

 

—Euro Interbank Offered Rate

JIBAR

 

—Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate

LIBOR

 

—London Interbank Offered Rate

PRIBOR

 

—Prague Interbank Offered Rate

STIBOR

 

—Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate

TIIE

 

—Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate

WIBOR

 

—Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate

 

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD

 

—Australian Dollar

BRL

 

—Brazilian Real

CAD

 

—Canadian Dollar

CHF

 

—Swiss Franc

CLP

 

—Chilean Peso

COP

 

—Colombian Peso

CZK

 

—Czech Koruna

EUR

 

—Euro

GBP

 

—British Pound

HUF

 

—Hungarian Forint

IDR

 

—Indonesian Rupiah

INR

 

—Indian Rupee

JPY

 

—Japanese Yen

KRW

 

—South Korean Won

MXN

 

—Mexican Peso

NOK

 

—Norwegian Krone

NZD

 

—New Zealand Dollar

PLN

 

—Polish Zloty

RUB

 

—Russian Ruble

SEK

 

—Swedish Krona

TRY

 

—Turkish Lira

USD

 

—United States Dollar

ZAR

 

—South African Rand

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 

Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.

  AUD     280,000      USD     191,989        03/18/2020      $ 4,867  
  BRL     27,780,000      USD     6,812,497        01/03/2020        93,313  
  CAD     7,021,000      USD     5,307,544        03/18/2020        100,692  
  CHF     4,021,000      USD     4,105,428        03/18/2020        71,643  
  EUR     6,069,000      USD     6,788,185        03/18/2020        51,579  
  GBP     20,596,000      USD     27,148,873        03/18/2020        189,175  
  HUF     149,047,000      USD     501,513        03/18/2020        5,534  
  IDR     217,260,000,000      USD     15,231,468        03/18/2020        377,359  
  INR     607,000,000      USD     8,387,453        03/18/2020        68,976  
  KRW     2,680,000,000      USD     2,266,385        03/18/2020        56,824  
  MXN     185,227,000      USD     9,410,531        03/18/2020        276,946  
  NZD     2,320,000      USD     1,529,293        03/18/2020        34,230  
  PLN     650,000      USD     168,512        03/18/2020        2,848  
  RUB     852,500,000      USD     13,183,793        03/18/2020        426,851  

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN (continued)

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 

Morgan Stanley Co., Inc. (continued)

  SEK     9,577,000      USD     1,018,854        03/18/2020      $ 7,349  
  USD     12,886,150      JPY     1,392,949,000        03/18/2020        11,197  
    ZAR     135,164,000      USD     9,103,502        03/18/2020        451,650  
TOTAL                                      $ 2,231,033  

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED LOSS

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Loss
 

Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.

  INR     454,000,000      USD     6,361,876        03/18/2020      $ (36,968
  JPY     56,276,000      USD     520,608        03/18/2020        (452
  SEK     14,100,000      USD     1,512,127        03/18/2020        (1,272
  TRY     45,460,000      USD     7,680,860        03/18/2020        (182,377
  USD     13,009,769      AUD     18,952,000        03/18/2020        (314,576
  USD     6,646,830      BRL     27,780,000        01/03/2020        (258,979
  USD     6,803,571      BRL     27,780,000        02/04/2020        (95,602
  USD     21,660,907      CAD     28,512,000        03/18/2020        (301,726
  USD     1,322,656      CHF     1,299,000        03/18/2020        (26,763
  USD     5,338,466      CLP     4,250,000,000        03/18/2020        (318,399
  USD     6,727,667      COP     23,562,000,000        03/18/2020        (414,446
  USD     5,883,561      CZK     135,008,000        03/18/2020        (72,910
  USD     32,116,126      EUR     28,733,000        03/18/2020        (265,964
  USD     1,002,908      GBP     762,250        03/18/2020        (8,863
  USD     10,414,368      HUF     3,089,450,000        03/18/2020        (95,730
  USD     18,178,008      KRW     21,600,000,000        03/18/2020        (546,362
  USD     9,915,046      NOK     90,600,000        03/18/2020        (407,006
  USD     4,189,210      NZD     6,400,000        03/18/2020        (123,958
  USD     7,701,956      PLN     29,643,000        03/18/2020        (112,838
  USD     5,169,241      SEK     48,826,600        03/18/2020        (62,669
    USD     14,550      ZAR     215,000        03/18/2020        (649
TOTAL                                      $ (3,648,509

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

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

Long position contracts:

                 

100 oz Gold

     15          02/26/2020        $ 2,280,900        $ 41,509  

Amsterdam Exchange Index

     71          01/17/2020          9,630,631          (91,368

BIST 30 Index

     553          02/28/2020          1,313,480          10,995  

Brent Crude Oil

     33          01/31/2020          2,178,990          107,654  

CAC 40 10 Euro Index

     141          01/17/2020          9,442,134          (59,131

Coffee “C”

     32          03/19/2020          1,549,800          (30,704

DAX Index

     25          03/20/2020          9,286,624          (69,892

DJIA CBOT E-Mini Index

     41          03/20/2020          5,844,140          77,622  

EURO STOXX 50 Index

     189          03/20/2020          7,905,528          (49,598

Feeder Cattle

     30          03/26/2020          2,163,000          28,955  

FTSE 100 Index

     99          03/20/2020          9,833,844          (40,253

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   75


GOLDMAN SACHS MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS (continued)

 

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

Long position contracts: (continued)

                 

FTSE/MIB Index

     71          03/20/2020        $ 9,321,944        $ (104,750

IBEX 35 Index

     98          01/17/2020          10,474,136          (97,712

KOSPI 200 Index

     100          03/12/2020          6,381,599          375,642  

Live Cattle

     43          02/28/2020          2,166,770          24,481  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     127          01/15/2020          5,680,869          109,594  

LME Copper Base Metal

     25          01/15/2020          3,849,063          151,778  

LME Copper Base Metal

     6          02/19/2020          925,275          9,998  

LME Lead Base Metal

     48          01/15/2020          2,300,400          (214,913

LME Lead Base Metal

     16          02/19/2020          770,300          15,662  

LME Nickel Base Metal

     20          01/15/2020          1,676,160          (279,047

LME Nickel Base Metal

     13          02/19/2020          1,092,000          41,933  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     35          01/13/2020          1,995,875          (147,908

Low Sulphur Gasoil

     41          02/12/2020          2,520,475          125,343  

MSCI Taiwan Index

     131          01/30/2020          6,020,760          (21,924

NASDAQ 100 E-Mini Index

     27          03/20/2020          4,726,215          141,161  

Nikkei 225 Index

     22          03/12/2020          4,786,526          63,730  

NY Harbor ULSD

     30          01/31/2020          2,553,894          122,952  

OMXS30 Index

     454          01/17/2020          8,570,954          (102,823

RBOB Gasoline

     29          01/31/2020          2,063,292          79,821  

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     385          03/20/2020          62,198,675          802,489  

S&P/TSX 60 Index

     109          03/19/2020          16,996,126          2,348  

SGX FTSE China A50 Index

     297          01/23/2020          4,279,770          95,839  

Silver

     15          03/27/2020          1,343,625          17,134  

SPI 200 Index

     141          03/19/2020          16,333,634          (212,661

TOPIX Index

     31          03/12/2020          4,910,128          31,566  

VSTOXX

     224          01/22/2020          360,559          (21,203

Wheat

     68          03/13/2020          1,899,750          126,898  

WTI Crude Oil

     34          01/21/2020          2,079,780          86,426  
Total                                     $ 1,147,643  

Short position contracts:

                 

Corn

     (120        03/13/2020          (2,325,000        (40,053

Cotton No. 2

     (35        03/09/2020          (1,206,625        (50,954

FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index

     (287        03/19/2020          (10,524,290        (122,909

Hang Seng Index

     (14        01/30/2020          (2,539,558        (19,198

HSCEI

     (100        01/30/2020          (7,193,640        (70,864

KC HRW Wheat

     (23        03/13/2020          (558,612        (59,021

Lean Hogs

     (67        02/14/2020          (1,909,500        6,269  

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (127        01/15/2020          (5,680,869        (8,468

LME Aluminum Base Metal

     (104        02/19/2020          (4,682,600        (154,502

LME Copper Base Metal

     (25        01/15/2020          (3,849,062        (131,622

LME Copper Base Metal

     (8        02/19/2020          (1,233,700        (52,269

LME Lead Base Metal

     (48        01/15/2020          (2,300,400        16,287  

LME Lead Base Metal

     (89        02/19/2020          (4,284,794        (8,554

LME Nickel Base Metal

     (20        01/15/2020          (1,676,160        13,963  

LME Nickel Base Metal

     (18        02/19/2020          (1,512,000        (24,154

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (35        01/13/2020          (1,995,875        88,605  

LME Zinc Base Metal

     (60        02/19/2020          (3,416,625        (69,467

MSCI EAFE E-Mini Index

     (89        03/20/2020          (9,062,425        18,673  

MSCI Emerging Markets E-Mini Index

     (223        03/20/2020          (12,490,230        (246,872

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS (continued)

 

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

Short position contracts: (continued)

                 

Natural Gas

     (126        01/29/2020        $ (2,748,060      $ 137,792  

Russell 2000 E-Mini Index

     (144        03/20/2020          (12,028,320        (157,939

SET50 Index

     (1,448        03/30/2020          (10,315,044        1,833  

Soybean

     (52        03/13/2020          (2,480,400        (135,339

Sugar No. 11

     (11        02/28/2020          (165,581        (12,724
Total                                     $ (1,081,487
Total Futures Contracts                                     $ 66,156  

SWAP CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following swap contracts:

CENTRALLY CLEARED INTEREST RATE SWAP CONTRACTS

 

Payments Made by the Fund     

Payments

Received

by the Fund

     Termination
Date
    

Notional
Amount
(000’s)(a)

       Value     Upfront
Premium
(Received)
Paid
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

3 Month BBR(b)

       0.750%      03/18/2021        AUD       463,770        $ (272,070   $ 19,190      $ (291,260

2.000%(c)

       3 Month BA      03/18/2021        CAD       127,360          (10,390     (33,248      22,858  

0.000(d)

       6 Month LIBOR      03/18/2021        CHF       499,280          (3,281,571     (3,430,052      148,481  

0.000(d)

       6 Month EURIBOR      03/18/2021        EUR       1,109,340          (3,927,843     (4,224,342      296,499  

1.000(c)

       6 Month LIBOR      03/18/2021        GBP       265,400          (756,802     (761,750      4,948  

0.250(d)

       3 Month STIBOR      03/18/2021        SEK       6,729,020          (305,427     (786,809      481,382  

3 Month LIBOR(b)

       1.500      03/18/2021        USD       880,330          (1,786,106     (1,131,867      (654,239

0.000(d)

       6 Month EURIBOR      03/18/2022        EUR       109,210          (681,135     (780,853      99,718  

1.000(c)

       6 Month LIBOR      03/18/2022        GBP       4,500          (25,062     (21,625      (3,437

1.500(c)

       3 Month LIBOR      03/18/2022        USD       139,160          443,615       316,211        127,404  

1.500(d)

       6 Month PRIBOR      03/18/2025        CZK       653,090          746,134       389,196        356,938  

6 Month BUBOR(c)

       1.000      03/18/2025        HUF       8,070,340          312       (486,568      486,880  

1 Month TIIE(e)

       6.750      03/18/2025        MXN       336,080          132,134       (783,411      915,545  

6 Month WIBOR(c)

       1.750      03/18/2025        PLN       137,260          (69,684     (40,188      (29,496

3 Month JIBAR(b)

       7.000      03/18/2025        ZAR       159,510          7,418       (361,507      368,925  

2.000(c)

       3 Month BA      03/18/2030        CAD       4,160          50,897       16,436        34,461  

6 Month LIBOR(c)

       0.000      03/18/2030        CHF       8,100          75,055       172,770        (97,715

0.250(d)

       6 Month EURIBOR      03/18/2030        EUR       29,150          (67,589     (487,341      419,752  

1.000(c)

       6 Month LIBOR      03/18/2030        GBP       5,300          11,312       (27,517      38,829  

3 Month STIBOR(b)

       0.750      03/18/2030        SEK       18,400          6,967       33,582        (26,615

3 Month LIBOR(b)

       1.750      03/18/2030        USD       21,650          (301,694     (137      (301,557

6 Month EURIBOR(c)

       0.500      03/18/2050        EUR       21,580          (897,876     (112,542      (785,334

6 Month LIBOR(c)

       1.000      03/18/2050        GBP       3,910          (140,503     (56,085      (84,418

3 Month LIBOR(b)

       2.000      03/18/2050        USD       7,430          (163,741     (30,532      (133,209
TOTAL                                         $ (11,213,649   $ (12,608,989    $ 1,395,340  

 

  (a)   Represents forward starting interest rate swaps whose effective dates of commencement of accruals and cash flows occur subsequent to December 31, 2019.
  (b)   Payments made quarterly
  (c)   Payments made semi-annually.
  (d)   Payments made annually.
  (e)   Payments made monthly.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   77


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities(a)

December 31, 2019

 

        Absolute Return
Tracker Fund
    Alternative
Premia Fund
    Commodity
Strategy Fund
    Managed Futures
Strategy Fund
 
  Assets:

 

 

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $885,027,573 $0, $71,884,379 and $0)(b)

  $ 1,060,562,166     $     $ 72,795,788     $  
 

Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (cost $2,337,246,531, $41,109,961, $171,409,234 and $201,860,247)

    2,337,246,531       41,109,961       171,476,734       201,860,247  
 

Investments in affiliated securities lending reinvestment vehicle, at value (cost $29,148,415, $0, $0 and $0)

    29,148,415                    
 

Purchased Options, at value (premiums paid $0, $221,813, $37,709 and $0)

          122,283       56,838        
 

Cash

    27,756,876       994,985       15,851,878       13,627,956  
 

Foreign currencies, at value (cost $24,332,955, $2,426,821, $0 and $10,957,661)

    24,845,274       2,527,904             11,676,461  
 

Receivables:

       
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(c)

    104,001,354       8,523,415       8,167,271       38,595,711  
 

Fund shares sold

    10,024,355             194,551       492,222  
 

Dividends and interest

    3,923,767       54,504       567,425       275,553  
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    194,518       43,026       47,083        
 

Foreign tax reclaims

    77,888       238,822              
 

Securities lending income

    11,303                    
 

Investments sold

    58       44,733              
 

Due from broker

          66,697       18,123,006        
 

Unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    781,513       167,883             2,231,033  
 

Variation margin on futures

          151,007       193,822        
 

Variation margin on swaps

                6,367        
 

Unrealized gain on swap contracts

    549,892       518,597       913        
 

Other assets

    86,551       46,424       33,424       20,282  
  Total assets     3,599,210,461       54,610,241       287,515,100       268,779,465  
         
  Liabilities:

 

 

Written options, at value (premiums received $6,898,976, $654,593, $30,526 and $0)

    2,814,950       823,235       36,328        
 

Unrealized loss on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    1,442,072       505,172             3,648,509  
 

Variation margin on futures

    1,420,381                   336,108  
 

Unrealized loss on swap contracts

    1,173,400       638,447              
 

Variation margin on swaps

    311,535       2,931             572,266  
 

Payables:

       
 

Payable upon return of securities loaned

    29,148,415                    
 

Fund shares redeemed

    5,417,062       122,728       617,980       2,691,376  
 

Investments purchased

    3,047,962       65,748             211,696  
 

Management fees

    1,599,651       29,373       98,023       193,480  
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(c)

    740,000             9,780,000        
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

    200,957       8,991       19,203       26,784  
 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

    736,787       378,992       371,154       314,154  
  Total liabilities     48,053,172       2,575,617       10,922,688       7,994,373  
         
  Net Assets:

 

 

Paid-in capital

    3,450,014,849       51,980,156     $ 278,839,883       260,449,351  
 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

    101,142,440       54,468       (2,247,471     335,741  
    NET ASSETS   $ 3,551,157,289     $ 52,034,624     $ 276,592,412     $ 260,785,092  
   

Net Assets:

         
   

Class A

  $ 80,596,364     $ 8,046,741     $ 22,569,228     $ 7,712,467  
   

Class C

    15,760,599       4,334,653       2,271,462       3,278,528  
   

Institutional

    2,852,690,236       13,006,397       156,672,687       90,622,673  
   

Investor

    370,778,663       3,911,067       6,650,987       106,968,195  
   

Class P

    219,700,682       13,409       977,355       165,589  
   

Class R

    2,346,843       52,865       2,280,411       539,045  
   

Class R6

    9,283,902       22,669,492       85,170,282       51,498,595  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 3,551,157,289     $ 52,034,624     $ 276,592,412     $ 260,785,092  
   

Shares outstanding $0.001 par value (unlimited shares authorized):

         
   

Class A

    8,535,228       1,009,170       2,218,582       802,296  
   

Class C

    1,814,141       590,216       236,396       359,721  
   

Institutional

    293,013,418       1,586,593       15,243,587       9,183,166  
   

Investor

    38,461,293       481,736       646,396       10,945,708  
   

Class P

    22,579,112       1,637       94,939       16,787  
   

Class R

    255,545       6,791       228,222       57,056  
   

Class R6

    954,750       2,773,164       8,269,096       5,215,665  
   

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

         
   

Class A

    $9.44       $7.97       $10.17       $9.61  
   

Class C

    8.69       7.34       9.61       9.11  
   

Institutional

    9.74       8.20       10.28       9.87  
   

Investor

    9.64       8.12       10.29       9.77  
   

Class P

    9.73       8.19       10.29       9.86  
   

Class R

    9.18       7.78       9.99       9.45  
   

Class R6

    9.72       8.17       10.30       9.87  

 

  (a)   Statements of Assets and Liabilities for Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia, Commodity Strategy and Managed Futures Strategy Funds are consolidated and include the balances of Cayman Commodity-ART, Ltd., Cayman Commodity-AP Ltd., Cayman Commodity-CSF, Ltd. and Cayman Commodity-MFS, Ltd. (wholly-owned subsidiaries), respectively. Accordingly, all interfund balances and transactions have been eliminated.
  (b)   Includes loaned securities having a market value of $28,670,860 for the Absolute Return Tracker Fund
  (c)   Segregated for initial margin and/or collateral on transactions as follows:

 

     Fund    Forwards      Futures      Options      Swaps  
  Absolute Return Tracker    $      $ 29,246,258      $ 54,642,473      $ 19,372,623  
  Alternative Premia      300,000        4,575,298        3,526,498        121,619  
  Commodity Strategy                           (1,612,729
    Managed Futures Strategy      10,950,000        16,538,554               11,107,157  

 

  (d)   Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares of the Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia, Commodity Strategy and Managed Futures Strategy Funds is $9.99, $8.43, $10.65 and $10.17, respectively. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current NAV or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations(a)

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019

 

        Absolute Return
Tracker Fund
    Alternative
Premia Fund
    Commodity
Strategy Fund
    Managed Futures
Strategy Fund
 
  Investment income:

 

 

Dividends — affiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $11,587, $0, $9,787 and $43,382)

  $ 39,930,046     $ 1,351,333     $ 4,389,551     $ 3,773,314  
 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $294,418, $0, $0 and $0)

    22,094,638       66,624              
 

Securities lending income — affiliated issuer

    321,934                    
 

Interest

                2,027,361       39,802  
  Total investment income     62,346,618       1,417,957       6,416,912       3,813,116  
         
  Expenses:

 

 

Management fees

    19,603,520       675,626       1,851,372       2,674,694  
 

Transfer Agency fees(b)

    1,746,874       58,551       155,622       255,799  
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    537,047       143,829       160,990       117,929  
 

Distribution and Service fees(b)

    388,357       85,029       100,331       57,789  
 

Printing and mailing costs

    356,118       42,255       138,197       81,664  
 

Registration fees

    235,631       100,480       112,924       117,010  
 

Professional fees

    148,906       230,888       151,436       150,276  
 

Shareholder meeting expense

    114,393       7,270       61,968       21,473  
 

Trustee fees

    20,779       15,965       16,334       16,225  
 

Other

    72,845       17,383       22,325       20,747  
  Total expenses     23,224,470       1,377,276       2,771,499       3,513,606  
 

Less — expense reductions

    (4,437,742     (665,276     (1,036,631     (569,567
  Net expenses     18,786,728       712,000       1,734,868       2,944,039  
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME     43,559,890       705,957       4,682,044       869,077  
         
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

       
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    692,889             614,504        
 

Investments — affiliated issuers

                16,969        
 

Futures contracts

    24,842,907       170,873       (4,552,340     (14,451,713
 

Purchased options

          (1,592,304     (12,174      
 

Swap contracts

    4,011,744       (2,395,584     43,139,157       23,662,400  
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    (2,050,787     2,326,422             473,420  
 

Foreign currency transactions

    2,406,627       282,233             (1,655,944
 

Written options

    21,705,980       1,493,720              
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

 

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    207,605,823             2,434,617        
 

Investments — affiliated issuers

                60,000        
 

Futures contracts

    (12,674,224     406,777       2,317,190       (1,140,927
 

Purchased options

          (219,591     19,129        
 

Swap contracts

    10,147,432       (164,014     27,412       (2,641,600
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    157,907       41,128             (1,727,931
 

Foreign currency translation

    (138,123     19,263             (401,378
 

Written options

    8,066,655       458,399       (5,802      
  Net realized and unrealized gain     264,774,830       827,322       44,058,662       2,116,327  
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 308,334,720     $ 1,533,279     $ 48,740,706     $ 2,985,404  

 

  (a)   Statements of Operations for Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia, Commodity Strategy and Managed Futures Strategy Funds are consolidated and include the balances of Cayman Commodity-ART, Ltd., Cayman Commodity-AP Ltd., Cayman Commodity-CSF, Ltd. and Cayman Commodity-MFS, Ltd. (wholly-owned subsidiaries), respectively. Accordingly, all interfund balances and transactions have been eliminated.
  (b)   Class specific Distribution and/or Service, and Transfer Agency fees were as follows:

 

     Distribution and/or Service Fees      Transfer Agency Fees  

Fund

  

Class A

    

Class C

    

Class R

    

Class A

    

Class C

    

Institutional

    

Investor

    

Class P

    

Class R

    

Class R6

 

Absolute Return Tracker

   $ 198,108      $ 178,946      $ 11,303      $ 138,615      $ 31,377      $ 974,240      $ 539,426      $ 57,118      $ 3,950      $ 2,148  

Alternative Premia

     21,072        63,486        471        14,764        11,168        5,541        14,031        4        166        12,877  

Commodity Strategy

     63,258        25,464        11,609        32,894        3,311        79,763        12,191        870        3,018        23,575  

Managed Futures Strategy

     22,602        32,319        2,868        15,812        5,646        29,795        187,962        99        1,004        15,481  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   79


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets(a)

        Absolute Return Tracker Fund            Alternative Premia Fund  
        For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
           For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
  From operations:

 

 

Net investment income

  $ 43,559,890      $ 25,409,863        $ 705,957      $ 664,878  
 

Net realized gain (loss)

    51,609,360        (12,106,374        285,360        (8,127,438
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    213,165,470        (96,453,469              541,962        (749,479
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     308,334,720        (83,149,980              1,533,279        (8,212,039
              
  Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

From distributable earnings:

            
 

Class A Shares

    (2,592,132      (1,511,937               (478,739
 

Class C Shares

    (428,576      (365,221               (503,059
 

Institutional Shares

    (100,628,198      (57,165,461               (601,357
 

Investor Shares

    (12,740,193      (6,496,428               (488,889
 

Class P Shares(b)

    (7,529,973      (4,257,351               (685
 

Class R Shares

    (75,925      (44,609               (677
 

Class R6 Shares

    (316,963      (164,520                     (2,753,859
  Total distributions to shareholders     (124,311,960      (70,005,527                     (4,827,265
              
  From share transactions:

 

 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    1,849,950,371        2,260,230,175          13,706,994        151,588,154  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    97,133,671        54,104,738                 4,797,057  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (1,209,080,827      (1,206,677,070              (73,158,871      (189,468,347
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions     738,003,215        1,107,657,843                (59,451,877      (33,083,136
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     922,025,975        954,502,336                (57,918,598      (46,122,440
              
  Net Assets:

 

 

Beginning of year

    2,629,131,314        1,674,628,978                109,953,222        156,075,662  
 

End of year

  $ 3,551,157,289      $ 2,629,131,314              $ 52,034,624      $ 109,953,222  

 

  (a)   Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the Absolute Return Tracker and Alternative Premia Funds are consolidated and include the balances of Cayman Commodity-ART, Ltd. and Cayman Commodity-AP, Ltd. (wholly-owned subsidiaries), respectively. Accordingly, all interfund balances and transactions have been eliminated.
  (b)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets(a) (continued)

 

        Commodity Strategy Fund            Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
        For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
           For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
  From operations:

 

 

Net investment income

  $ 4,682,044      $ 4,659,489        $ 869,077      $ 293,847  
 

Net realized gain (loss)

    39,206,116        (60,883,660        8,028,163        (2,406,572
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    4,852,546        (2,958,090              (5,911,836      (4,658,647
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     48,740,706        (59,182,261              2,985,404        (6,771,372
              
  Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

From distributable earnings:

            
 

Class A Shares

    (372,743      (304,997        (577,586      (11,658
 

Class C Shares

    (36,445      (5,522        (208,212      (5,457
 

Institutional Shares

    (2,728,661      (3,852,136        (6,209,376      (120,745
 

Investor Shares

    (113,406      (103,250        (7,186,902      (159,539
 

Class P Shares(b)

    (20,023      (66,814        (14,535      (662
 

Class R Shares

    (36,299      (17,262        (34,183      (935
 

Class R6 Shares(c)

    (1,410,398      (15,225        (3,422,044      (83,342
 

Return of capital

            
 

Class A Shares

    (1,847,277                       
 

Class C Shares

    (180,615                       
 

Institutional Shares

    (13,522,982                       
 

Investor Shares

    (562,030                       
 

Class P Shares(b)

    (99,232                       
 

Class R Shares

    (179,895                       
 

Class R6 Shares(c)

    (6,989,799                             
  Total distributions to shareholders     (28,099,805      (4,365,206              (17,652,838      (382,338
              
  From share transactions:

 

 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    182,252,232        199,564,222          144,777,817        184,855,172  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    23,551,880        3,162,715          17,638,961        381,904  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (250,768,783      (214,478,490              (139,347,729      (207,886,873
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions     (44,964,671      (11,751,553              23,069,049        (22,649,797
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     (24,323,770      (75,299,020              8,401,615        (29,803,507
              
  Net Assets:

 

 

Beginning of year

    300,916,182        376,215,202                252,383,477        282,186,984  
 

End of year

  $ 276,592,412      $ 300,916,182              $ 260,785,092      $ 252,383,477  

 

  (a)   Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the Commodity Strategy and Managed Futures Strategy Funds are consolidated and include the balances of Cayman Commodity-CSF, Ltd. and Cayman Commodity-MFS, Ltd. (wholly-owned subsidiaries), respectively. Accordingly, all interfund balances and transactions have been eliminated.
  (b)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.
  (c)   Commenced operations on April 30, 2018 for Managed Futures Strategy Fund.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   81


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.84     $ 9.31     $ 9.02     $ 8.67     $ 9.01  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.10       0.07       (b)      (0.04     (0.07
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.81       (0.33     0.62       0.43       (0.15
 

Total from investment operations

    0.91       (0.26     0.62       0.39       (0.22
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.09     (0.07                 (0.02
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.22     (0.14     (0.33     (0.04     (0.10
 

Total distributions

    (0.31     (0.21     (0.33     (0.04     (0.12
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.44     $ 8.84     $ 9.31     $ 9.02     $ 8.67  
  Total return(c)     10.36     (2.80 )%      6.93     4.45     (2.45 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 80,596     $ 65,635     $ 52,427     $ 38,886     $ 45,207  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.97     1.00     1.03     1.03     1.04
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.11     1.26     1.61     1.66     1.60
 

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

    1.08     0.73     (0.04 )%      (0.43 )%      (0.74 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    127     137     76     130     213

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.14     $ 8.61     $ 8.43     $ 8.17     $ 8.54  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.03       (b)      (0.07     (0.10     (0.13
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.75       (0.31     0.58       0.40       (0.14
 

Total from investment operations

    0.78       (0.31     0.51       0.30       (0.27
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.01     (0.02                  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.22     (0.14     (0.33     (0.04     (0.10
 

Total distributions

    (0.23     (0.16     (0.33     (0.04     (0.10
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.69     $ 8.14     $ 8.61     $ 8.43     $ 8.17  
  Total return(c)     9.69     (3.60 )%      6.10     3.62     (3.20 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 15,761     $ 18,985     $ 13,718     $ 13,490     $ 18,329  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.72     1.75     1.78     1.78     1.79
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.86     2.00     2.36     2.41     2.35
 

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

    0.34     %(d)      (0.81 )%      (1.18 )%      (1.51 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    127     137     76     130     213

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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)   Amount is less than 0.005%.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   83


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.10     $ 9.58     $ 9.23     $ 8.86     $ 9.22  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.14       0.11       0.03       (b)      (0.03
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.85       (0.35     0.65       0.43       (0.17
 

Total from investment operations

    0.99       (0.24     0.68       0.43       (0.20
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.13     (0.10     (b)      (0.02     (0.06
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.22     (0.14     (0.33     (0.04     (0.10
 

Total distributions

    (0.35     (0.24     (0.33     (0.06     (0.16
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.74     $ 9.10     $ 9.58     $ 9.23     $ 8.86  
  Total return(c)     10.91     (2.47 )%      7.46     4.82     (2.18 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 2,852,690     $ 2,129,116     $ 1,510,457     $ 970,838     $ 1,111,353  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.59     0.61     0.64     0.62     0.64
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.73     0.88     1.21     1.24     1.20
 

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

    1.46     1.13     0.36     (0.02 )%      (0.36 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    127     137     76     130     213

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.02     $ 9.50     $ 9.17     $ 8.80     $ 9.15  
 

Net investment income (loss)(b)

    0.13       0.10       0.03       (0.01     (0.04
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.83       (0.35     0.63       0.43       (0.16
 

Total from investment operations

    0.96       (0.25     0.66       0.42       (0.20
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.12     (0.09           (0.01     (0.05
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.22     (0.14     (0.33     (0.04     (0.10
 

Total distributions

    (0.34     (0.23     (0.33     (0.05     (0.15
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.64     $ 9.02     $ 9.50     $ 9.17     $ 8.80  
  Total return(c)     10.66     (2.58 )%      7.25     4.75     (2.23 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 370,779     $ 254,436     $ 93,650     $ 13,245     $ 6,755  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.72     0.75     0.78     0.78     0.79
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.87     0.98     1.35     1.42     1.35
 

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

    1.33     1.08     0.28     (0.13 )%      (0.49 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    127     137     76     130     213

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 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.   85


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Absolute Return
Tracker Fund
 
        Class P Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 17, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.09     $ 9.64  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.14       0.10  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.85       (0.41
 

Total from investment operations

    0.99       (0.31
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.13     (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.22     (0.14
 

Total distributions

    (0.35     (0.24
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.73     $ 9.09  
  Total return(b)     10.93     (3.17 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 219,701     $ 152,975  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.58     0.59 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.72     0.74 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.48     1.41 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    127     137

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.61     $ 9.08     $ 8.82     $ 8.50     $ 8.85  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.08       0.04       (0.03     (0.06     (0.09
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.78       (0.33     0.62       0.42       (0.15
 

Total from investment operations

    0.86       (0.29     0.59       0.36       (0.24
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.07     (0.04                 (0.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.22     (0.14     (0.33     (0.04     (0.10
 

Total distributions

    (0.29     (0.18     (0.33     (0.04     (0.11
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.18     $ 8.61     $ 9.08     $ 8.82     $ 8.50  
  Total return(b)     10.06     (3.13 )%      6.74     4.19     (2.71 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 2,347     $ 1,954     $ 2,150     $ 2,197     $ 2,019  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.22     1.25     1.28     1.28     1.29
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.37     1.53     1.86     1.91     1.85
 

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

    0.83     0.45     (0.31 )%      (0.66 )%      (0.97 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    127     137     76     130     213

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   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.   87


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     July 31, 2015*
to
December 31, 2015
 
        2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.09     $ 9.57     $ 9.23     $ 8.86     $ 9.30  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.14       0.12       0.04       (b)      (0.01
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.84       (0.36     0.63       0.43       (0.26
 

Total from investment operations

    0.98       (0.24     0.67       0.43       (0.27
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.13     (0.10     (b)      (0.02     (0.07
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.22     (0.14     (0.33     (0.04     (0.10
 

Total distributions

    (0.35     (0.24     (0.33     (0.06     (0.17
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.72     $ 9.09     $ 9.57     $ 9.23     $ 8.86  
  Total return(c)     10.82     (2.46 )%      7.36     4.85     (2.98 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 9,284     $ 6,030     $ 2,226     $ 27     $ 10  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.58     0.60     0.62     0.64     0.64 %(d) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.72     0.84     1.19     1.24     1.21 %(d) 
 

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

    1.47     1.20     0.39     0.01     (0.22 )%(d) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    127     137     76     130     213

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (d)   Annualized.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.92     $ 8.91     $ 10.01     $ 9.45     $ 10.49  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.05       0.03       (0.01     (0.01     (0.04
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (b)      (0.58     1.40       0.57       (0.71
 

Total from investment operations

    0.05       (0.55     1.39       0.56       (0.75
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

                (0.17           (0.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.44     (2.32           (0.28
 

Total distributions

          (0.44     (2.49           (0.29
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.97     $ 7.92     $ 8.91     $ 10.01     $ 9.45  
  Total return(c)     0.63     (6.18 )%      14.17     5.91     (7.17 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 8,047     $ 9,166     $ 13,886     $ 27,566     $ 43,167  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.13     1.13     1.12     1.15     1.13
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.95     1.64     1.51     1.45     1.43
 

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

    0.60     0.34     (0.10 )%      (0.13 )%      (0.39 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

            349     272     241

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 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.   89


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.35     $ 8.36     $ 9.55     $ 9.08     $ 10.15  
 

Net investment loss(a)

    (0.01     (0.03     (0.08     (0.08     (0.11
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (b)      (0.54     1.32       0.55       (0.68
 

Total from investment operations

    (0.01     (0.57     1.24       0.47       (0.79
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

                (0.11            
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.44     (2.32           (0.28
 

Total distributions

          (0.44     (2.43           (0.28
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.34     $ 7.35     $ 8.36     $ 9.55     $ 9.08  
  Total return(c)     (0.14 )%      (6.93 )%      13.37     5.16     (7.82 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 4,335     $ 8,547     $ 15,239     $ 20,123     $ 27,914  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.89     1.88     1.87     1.90     1.88
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.67     2.39     2.27     2.20     2.18
 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

    (0.11 )%      (0.41 )%      (0.84 )%      (0.88 )%      (1.14 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

            349     272     241

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.11     $ 9.07     $ 10.15     $ 9.54     $ 10.61  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.08       0.05       0.04       0.03       (b) 
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.01       (0.57     1.41       0.58       (0.72
 

Total from investment operations

    0.09       (0.52     1.45       0.61       (0.72
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

                (0.21           (0.07
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.44     (2.32           (0.28
 

Total distributions

          (0.44     (2.53           (0.35
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.20     $ 8.11     $ 9.07     $ 10.15     $ 9.54  
  Total return(c)     1.11     (5.74 )%      14.59     6.38     (6.84 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 13,006     $ 32,924     $ 114,953     $ 468,924     $ 510,789  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.77     0.73     0.73     0.75     0.73
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.51     1.27     1.09     1.05     1.03
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.02     0.52     0.36     0.27     %(d) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

            349     272     241

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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)   Amount is less than 0.005%.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   91


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.04     $ 9.02     $ 10.11     $ 9.52     $ 10.57  
 

Net investment income (loss)(b)

    0.07       0.05       0.02       0.01       (0.01
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.01       (0.59     1.41       0.58       (0.72
 

Total from investment operations

    0.08       (0.54     1.43       0.59       (0.73
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

                (0.20           (0.04
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.44     (2.32           (0.28
 

Total distributions

          (0.44     (2.52           (0.32
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 8.12     $ 8.04     $ 9.02     $ 10.11     $ 9.52  
  Total return(c)     1.00     (5.99 )%      14.47     6.18     (6.90 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 3,911     $ 9,092     $ 8,910     $ 5,733     $ 9,933  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.88     0.88     0.86     0.90     0.88
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.66     1.39     1.28     1.20     1.18
 

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

    0.91     0.61     0.20     0.10     (0.14 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

            349     272     241

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS ALTERNATIVE PREMIA FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 17, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 8.10     $ 8.85  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.08       0.05  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.01       (0.36
 

Total from investment operations

    0.09       (0.31
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.44
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 8.19     $ 8.10  
  Total return(b)     1.11     (3.51 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 13     $ 13  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.74     0.77 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.56     1.36 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.99     0.83 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

       

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   93


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 7.75     $ 8.75     $ 9.89     $ 9.36     $ 10.40  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.03       0.01       (0.03     (0.04     (0.05
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (b)      (0.57     1.37       0.57       (0.71
 

Total from investment operations

    0.03       (0.56     1.34       0.53       (0.76
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

                (0.16            
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.44     (2.32           (0.28
 

Total distributions

          (0.44     (2.48           (0.28
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.78     $ 7.75     $ 8.75     $ 9.89     $ 9.36  
  Total return(C)     0.39     (6.40 )%      13.89     5.65     (7.35 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 53     $ 13     $ 13     $ 12     $ 11  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.36     1.38     1.36     1.40     1.33
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.16     1.88     1.77     1.71     1.65
 

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

    0.42     0.11     (0.33 )%      (0.39 )%      (0.49 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

            349     272     241

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     July 31, 2015*
to
December 31, 2015
 
        2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 8.09     $ 9.05     $ 10.15     $ 9.54     $ 10.46  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.09       0.07       0.02       0.02       (0.01
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.01     (0.59     1.42       0.59       (0.56
 

Total from investment operations

    0.08       (0.52     1.44       0.61       (0.57
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

                (0.22           (0.07
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

          (0.44     (2.32           (0.28
 

Total distributions

          (0.44     (2.54           (0.35
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 8.17     $ 8.09     $ 9.05     $ 10.15     $ 9.54  
  Total return(b)     0.99     (5.75 )%      14.48     6.38     (5.48 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 22,670     $ 50,199     $ 3,074     $ 10     $ 9  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.74     0.72     0.72     0.77     0.77 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.52     1.24     1.27     1.02     0.97 %(c) 
 

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

    1.05     0.82     0.22     0.24     (0.21 )%(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

            349     272     241

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   95


GOLDMAN SACHS COMMODITY STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.66     $ 11.49     $ 11.68     $ 10.49     $ 15.58  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.14       0.10       0.02       0.02       (0.03
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.44       (1.84     0.43       1.23       (5.04
 

Total from investment operations

    1.58       (1.74     0.45       1.25       (5.07
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.18     (0.09     (0.52     (0.06     (0.02
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

    (0.89           (0.12            
 

Total distributions

    (1.07     (0.09     (0.64     (0.06     (0.02
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.17     $ 9.66     $ 11.49     $ 11.68     $ 10.49  
  Total return(b)     16.31     (15.17 )%      3.95     11.91     (32.43 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 22,569     $ 25,351     $ 46,809     $ 60,944     $ 58,901  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.84     0.84     0.86     0.90     0.85
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.09     1.01     1.01     1.07     0.97
 

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

    1.34     0.88     0.16     0.19     (0.21 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    52     46     89     145     506

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   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.

 

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


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.17     $ 10.92     $ 11.15     $ 10.04     $ 14.99  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.08       0.02       (0.07     (0.06     (0.13
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.35       (1.75     0.42       1.17       (4.82
 

Total from investment operations

    1.43       (1.73     0.35       1.11       (4.95
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.17     (0.02     (0.46            
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

    (0.82           (0.12            
 

Total distributions

    (0.99     (0.02     (0.58            
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.61     $ 9.17     $ 10.92     $ 11.15     $ 10.04  
  Total return(b)     15.54     (15.84 )%      3.16     11.02     (32.95 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 2,271     $ 2,472     $ 2,949     $ 3,858     $ 4,578  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.59     1.59     1.61     1.65     1.60
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.84     1.76     1.76     1.82     1.72
 

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

    0.81     0.14     (0.68 )%      (0.56 )%      (0.97 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    52     46     89     145     506

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   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.   97


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.74     $ 11.61     $ 11.80     $ 10.59     $ 15.72  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.09       0.15       0.09       0.06       0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.56       (1.88     0.40       1.25       (5.10
 

Total from investment operations

    1.65       (1.73     0.49       1.31       (5.08
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.19     (0.14     (0.56     (0.10     (0.05
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

    (0.92           (0.12            
 

Total distributions

    (1.11     (0.14     (0.68     (0.10     (0.05
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.28     $ 9.74     $ 11.61     $ 11.80     $ 10.59  
  Total return(b)     16.77     (14.89 )%      4.28     12.32     (32.38 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 156,673     $ 259,239     $ 314,888     $ 326,270     $ 544,699  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.50     0.50     0.52     0.56     0.51
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.74     0.66     0.66     0.72     0.63
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.81     1.23     0.78     0.53     0.12
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    52     46     89     145     506

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   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.

 

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


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.75     $ 11.61     $ 11.81     $ 10.60     $ 15.74  
 

Net investment income (loss)(b)

    (0.04     0.14       (0.02     0.05       (c) 
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.68       (1.87     0.49       1.25       (5.08
 

Total from investment operations

    1.64       (1.73     0.47       1.30       (5.08
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.18     (0.13     (0.55     (0.09     (0.06
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

    (0.92           (0.12            
 

Total distributions

    (1.10     (0.13     (0.67     (0.09     (0.06
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.29     $ 9.75     $ 11.61     $ 11.81     $ 10.60  
  Total return(d)     16.73     (14.97 )%      4.08     12.21     (32.15 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 6,651     $ 8,272     $ 8,586     $ 5,265     $ 6,699  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.59     0.59     0.61     0.65     0.60
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.83     0.75     0.75     0.82     0.72
 

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

    (0.36 )%      1.15     (0.18 )%      0.44     0.03
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    52     46     89     145     506

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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)   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.   99


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 17, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.76     $ 12.11  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    (0.25     0.12  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.89       (2.33
 

Total from investment operations

    1.64       (2.21
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.19     (0.14
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

    (0.92      
 

Total distributions

    (1.11     (0.14
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.29     $ 9.76  
  Total return(b)     16.73     (18.31 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 977     $ 3,167  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.48     0.45 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.72     0.65 %(c) 
 

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

    (2.28 )%      1.43 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    52     46

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.50     $ 11.31     $ 11.51     $ 10.35     $ 15.38  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.16       0.07       (0.04     (0.01     (0.06
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.38       (1.81     0.45       1.21       (4.97
 

Total from investment operations

    1.54       (1.74     0.41       1.20       (5.03
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.18     (0.07     (0.49     (0.04     (b) 
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

    (0.87           (0.12            
 

Total distributions

    (1.05     (0.07     (0.61     (0.04     (b) 
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.99     $ 9.50     $ 11.31     $ 11.51     $ 10.35  
  Total return(c)     16.11     (15.40 )%      3.60     11.60     (32.88 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 2,280     $ 2,233     $ 2,892     $ 4,419     $ 1,963  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.09     1.09     1.11     1.14     1.10
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.34     1.25     1.26     1.34     1.23
 

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

    1.53     0.64     (0.40 )%      (0.07 )%      (0.44 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    52     46     89     145     506

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 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.   101


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,     July 31, 2015*
to
December 31, 2015
 
        2019     2018     2017     2016  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.76     $ 11.62     $ 11.80     $ 10.60     $ 13.48  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.38       0.14       (0.45     0.06       0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.27       (1.87     0.95       1.24       (2.86
 

Total from investment operations

    1.65       (1.73     0.50       1.30       (2.84
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.19     (0.13     (0.56     (0.10     (0.04
 

Distributions to shareholders from return of capital

    (0.92           (0.12            
 

Total distributions

    (1.11     (0.13     (0.68     (0.10     (0.04
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.30     $ 9.76     $ 11.62     $ 11.80     $ 10.60  
  Total return(b)     16.87     (14.96 )%      4.29     12.25     (21.23 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 85,170     $ 182     $ 90     $ 1,907     $ 1,336  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.49     0.49     0.50     0.54     0.51 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.75     0.68     0.66     0.72     0.64 %(c) 
 

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

    3.52     1.15     (4.04 )%      0.54     0.35 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    52     46     89     145     506

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.03     $ 10.30     $ 10.12     $ 10.21     $ 9.67  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.01       (0.02     (0.10     (0.14     (0.16
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.23       (0.23     0.33       0.05       1.10  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.24       (0.25     0.23       (0.09     0.94  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.59                       (0.40
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.07     (0.02     (0.05            
 

Total distributions

    (0.66     (0.02     (0.05           (0.40
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.61     $ 10.03     $ 10.30     $ 10.12     $ 10.21  
  Total return(b)     2.28     (2.37 )%      2.29     (0.88 )%      9.69
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 7,712     $ 8,622     $ 7,711     $ 23,174     $ 24,000  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.49     1.47     1.55     1.55     1.56
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.64     1.62     1.75     1.74     1.84
 

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

    0.06     (0.19 )%      (1.02 )%      (1.33 )%      (1.53 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

                529     196

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.56     $ 9.88     $ 9.79     $ 9.95     $ 9.45  
 

Net investment loss(a)

    (0.07     (0.09     (0.17     (0.21     (0.23
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.21       (0.21     0.31       0.05       1.07  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.14       (0.30     0.14       (0.16     0.84  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.52                       (0.34
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.07     (0.02     (0.05            
 

Total distributions

    (0.59     (0.02     (0.05           (0.34
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.11     $ 9.56     $ 9.88     $ 9.79     $ 9.95  
  Total return(b)     1.51     (3.08 )%      1.44     (1.60 )%      8.93
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 3,279     $ 3,281     $ 3,480     $ 4,054     $ 3,056  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.24     2.22     2.29     2.31     2.30
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.39     2.37     2.48     2.49     2.60
 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

    (0.69 )%      (0.95 )%      (1.72 )%      (2.09 )%      (2.28 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

                529     196

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   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.

 

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


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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.28     $ 10.52     $ 10.29     $ 10.36     $ 9.77  
 

Net investment income (loss)(a)

    0.04       0.02       (0.06     (0.10     (0.12
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.25       (0.24     0.34       0.04       1.12  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.29       (0.22     0.28       (0.06     1.00  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.63                 (0.01     (0.41
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.07     (0.02     (0.05            
 

Total distributions

    (0.70     (0.02     (0.05     (0.01     (0.41
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.87     $ 10.28     $ 10.52     $ 10.29     $ 10.36  
  Total return(b)     2.82     (2.13 )%      2.73     (0.57 )%      10.24
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 90,623     $ 83,425     $ 163,971     $ 110,763     $ 87,820  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.11     1.07     1.14     1.16     1.14
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.26     1.22     1.33     1.34     1.46
 

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

    0.42     0.16     (0.54 )%      (0.94 )%      (1.12 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

                529     196

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 10.19     $ 10.44     $ 10.23     $ 10.30     $ 9.73  
 

Net investment income (loss)(b)

    0.03       0.01       (0.06     (0.11     (0.13
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.23       (0.24     0.32       0.04       1.11  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.26       (0.23     0.26       (0.07     0.98  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.61                       (0.41
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.07     (0.02     (0.05            
 

Total distributions

    (0.68     (0.02     (0.05           (0.41
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.77     $ 10.19     $ 10.44     $ 10.23     $ 10.30  
  Total return(c)     2.60     (2.24 )%      2.55     (0.68 )%      10.08
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 106,968     $ 105,393     $ 106,431     $ 20,181     $ 6,489  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.24     1.22     1.26     1.31     1.31
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.39     1.37     1.45     1.49     1.60
 

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

    0.31     0.06     (0.60 )%      (1.09 )%      (1.26 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

                529     196

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Managed Futures
Strategy Fund
 
        Class P Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 17, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.28     $ 10.56  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.05       0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.23       (0.28
 

Total from investment operations

    0.28       (0.26
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.63      
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.07     (0.02
 

Total distributions

    (0.70     (0.02
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.86     $ 10.28  
  Total return(b)     2.71     (2.50 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 166     $ 429  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.09     1.12 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.23     1.27 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.49     0.32 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

       

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 9.87     $ 10.16     $ 10.00     $ 10.12     $ 9.59  
 

Net investment loss(a)

    (0.02     (0.04     (0.12     (0.16     (0.18
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.23       (0.23     0.33       0.04       1.09  
 

Total from investment operations

    0.21       (0.27     0.21       (0.12     0.91  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.56                       (0.38
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.07     (0.02     (0.05            
 

Total distributions

    (0.63     (0.02     (0.05           (0.38
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 9.45     $ 9.87     $ 10.16     $ 10.00     $ 10.12  
  Total return(b)     2.14     (2.70 )%      2.11     (1.18 )%      9.47
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 539     $ 584     $ 595     $ 309     $ 197  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.74     1.72     1.79     1.81     1.79
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.89     1.87     1.98     1.99     2.11
 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

    (0.19 )%      (0.44 )%      (1.19 )%      (1.59 )%      (1.77 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

                529     196

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   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.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Managed Futures
Strategy Fund
 
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 30, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.29     $ 10.36  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.05       0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.23       (0.07
 

Total from investment operations

    0.28       (0.05
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.63      
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.07     (0.02
 

Total distributions

    (0.70     (0.02
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.87     $ 10.29  
  Total return(b)     2.72     (0.52 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 51,499     $ 50,649  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.09     1.12 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.23     1.27 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.47     0.31 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

       

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2019

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

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

 

Fund      Share Classes Offered    Diversified/
Non-diversified

Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia,

Commodity Strategy and Managed Futures Strategy

    

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

   Diversified

Class A Shares of the Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia and Managed Futures Strategy Funds are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class A Shares of the Commodity Strategy Fund are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 4.50%. 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 P, Class R and Class R6 Shares are not subject to a sales charge.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), an affiliate of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”), serves as Investment Adviser to the Funds pursuant to management agreements (the “Agreements”) with the Trust.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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

A.  Basis of Consolidation for Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia, Commodity Strategy and Managed Futures Strategy Funds — Cayman Commodity-ART, Ltd., Cayman Commodity-AP, Ltd., Cayman Commodity-CSF, Ltd. and Cayman Commodity-MFS, Ltd. (each a “Subsidiary” and collectively, the “Subsidiaries”), Cayman Islands exempted companies, were incorporated on September 11, 2013, September 11, 2014, April 2, 2009 and June 16, 2016, respectively, and are currently wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia, Commodity Strategy and Managed Futures Strategy Funds, respectively. The Subsidiaries act as investment vehicles for the Funds to enable the Funds to gain exposure to certain types of commodity-linked derivative instruments. The Funds are the sole shareholders of the Subsidiaries pursuant to subscription agreements dated as of June 20, 2014, November 17, 2014, June 17, 2009 and July 18, 2016, respectively, and it is intended that each Fund will remain the sole shareholder and will continue to control its respective Subsidiary. Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association of each Subsidiary, shares issued by the Subsidiary confer upon a shareholder the right to vote at general meetings of the Subsidiary and certain rights in connection with any winding-up or repayment of capital, as well as the right to participate in the profits or assets of the Subsidiary. All inter-fund balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

As of December 31, 2019, the Fund and Subsidiary net assets were as follows:

 

Fund         Fund Net Assets        Subsidiary Net Assets        % Represented by
Subsidiary’s Net Assets
 

Absolute Return Tracker

       $ 3,551,157,289        $ 13,245,010          1

Alternative Premia

         52,034,990          10,207,676          20  

Commodity Strategy

         276,592,412          52,691,946          19  

Managed Futures Strategy

         260,785,092          53,077,834          20  

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

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

C.  Investment Income and Investments — Investment income includes interest income, dividend income, and securities lending income, if any. Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recognized on ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, as soon as such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost. Investment transactions are recorded on the following business day for daily net asset value (“NAV”) calculations. Investment income is recorded net of any foreign withholding taxes, less any amounts reclaimable. The Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and is payable upon sale of such investments. Distributions received from the Funds’ investments in United States (“U.S.”) real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) may be characterized as ordinary income, net capital gain and/or a return of capital. A return of capital is recorded by the Funds as a reduction to the cost basis of the REIT.

For derivative contracts, realized gains and losses are recorded upon settlement of the contract. Upfront payments, if any, are made or received upon entering into a swap agreement and are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Upfront payments are recognized over the contract’s term/event as realized gains or losses, with the exception of forward starting swap contracts whose realized gains or losses are recognized from the effective start date. For securities with paydown provisions, principal payments received are treated as a proportionate reduction to the cost basis of the securities, and excess or shortfall amounts are recorded as income.

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

E.  Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, each Fund is not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gains distributions, if any, are declared and paid according to the following schedule:

 

Fund         Income Distributions
Declared/Paid
   Capital Gains Distributions
Declared/Paid

Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia and
Managed Futures Strategy

       Annually    Annually

Commodity Strategy

       Semi-Annually    Annually

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

The Subsidiaries are classified as controlled foreign corporations under the Code. Therefore, the Funds are required to increase their taxable income by their share of their Subsidiary’s income. Net losses of a Subsidiary cannot be deducted by the Funds in the current period nor carried forward to offset taxable income in future periods. Net capital losses, if any, are carried forward to future fiscal years and may be used to the extent allowed by the Code to offset any future capital gains. Losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. Utilization of capital loss carryforwards will reduce the requirement of future capital gains distributions.

The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial reporting purposes is determined in accordance with federal income tax rules, which may differ from GAAP. The source of each Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

financial statements as either from distributable earnings or capital. Certain components of the Funds’ net assets on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities reflect permanent GAAP/tax differences based on the appropriate tax character.

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

 

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 levels used for classifying investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these investments. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

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

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

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

The Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) has approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Funds, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Trustees have delegated to GSAM day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Funds’ investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

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

Equity Securities — Equity securities traded on a U.S. securities exchange or the NASDAQ system, or those located on certain foreign exchanges, including but not limited to the Americas, are valued daily at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded. If there is no sale or official closing price or such price is believed by GSAM to not represent fair value, equity securities may be valued at the closing bid price for long positions and at the closing ask price for short positions. 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.

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 Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees and consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. The

 

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

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

Debt Securities — Debt securities for which market quotations are readily available are valued daily on the basis of quotations supplied by dealers or an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees. The pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing, which consider: (i) yield or price with respect to bonds that are considered comparable in characteristics such as rating, interest rate and maturity date or (ii) quotations from securities dealers to determine current value. With the exception of treasury securities of G7 countries, which are generally classified as Level 1, these investments are generally classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

i.  Commercial Paper — Commercial paper normally represents short-term unsecured promissory notes issued in bearer form by banks or bank holding companies, corporations, finance companies and other issuers. Commercial paper consists of direct U.S. dollar-denominated obligations of domestic or foreign issuers. Asset-backed commercial paper is issued by a special purpose entity that is organized to issue the commercial paper and to purchase trade receivables or other financial assets.

ii.  Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities — Mortgage-backed securities represent direct or indirect participations in, or are collateralized by and payable from, mortgage loans secured by residential and/or commercial real estate property. Asset-backed securities include securities whose principal and interest payments are collateralized by pools of other assets or receivables. The value of certain mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities (including adjustable rate mortgage loans) may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. The value of these securities may also fluctuate in response to the market’s perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers.

Asset-backed securities may present credit risks that are not presented by mortgage-backed securities because they generally do not have the benefit of a security interest in collateral that is comparable to mortgage assets. Some asset-backed securities may only have a subordinated claim on collateral.

Stripped mortgage-backed securities are usually structured with two different classes: one that receives substantially all interest payments (interest-only, or “IO” and/or high coupon rate with relatively low principal amount, or “IOette”), and the other that receives substantially all principal payments (principal-only, or “PO”) from a pool of mortgage loans. Little to no principal will be received at the maturity of an IO; as a result, periodic adjustments are recorded to reduce the cost of the security until maturity. These adjustments are included in interest income.

iii.  Mortgage Dollar Rolls — Mortgage dollar rolls are transactions whereby a Fund sells mortgage-backed-securities and simultaneously contracts with the same counterparty to repurchase similar securities on a specified future date. During the settlement period, a Fund will not be entitled to accrue interest and receive principal payments on the securities sold. The Funds account for mortgage dollar roll transactions as purchases and sales and realize gains and losses on these transactions.

Derivative Contracts — A derivative is an instrument whose value is derived from underlying assets, indices, reference rates or a combination of these factors. A Fund enters into derivative transactions to hedge against changes in interest rates, securities prices, and/or currency exchange rates, to increase total return, or to gain access to certain markets or attain exposure to other underliers. For financial reporting purposes, cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of a Fund and cash collateral

 

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December 31, 2019

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

received, if any, is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as receivables/payables for collateral on certain derivatives contracts. Non-cash collateral pledged by a Fund, if any, is noted in the Schedules of Investments.

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

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

A forward foreign currency exchange contract is a forward contract in which a Fund agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of one currency for another, at a pre-determined price at a future date. All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable forward rate. Non-deliverable forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled with the counterparty in cash without the delivery of foreign currency.

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

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

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

iv.  Swap Contracts Bilateral swap contracts are agreements in which a Fund and a counterparty agree to exchange periodic payments on a specified notional amount or make a net payment upon termination. Bilateral swap transactions are privately negotiated in the OTC market and payments are settled through direct payments between a Fund and the counterparty. By contrast, certain swap transactions are subject to mandatory central clearing. These swaps are executed through a derivatives clearing member (“DCM”), acting in an agency capacity, and submitted to a central counterparty (“CCP”) (“centrally cleared swaps”), in which case all payments are settled with the CCP through the DCM. Swaps are marked-to-market daily using pricing vendor quotations, counterparty or clearinghouse prices or model prices, and the change in value, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Upon entering into a swap contract, a Fund is required to satisfy an initial margin requirement by delivering cash or securities to the counterparty (or in some cases, segregated in a triparty account on behalf of the counterparty), which can be adjusted by any mark-to-market gains or losses pursuant to bilateral or

 

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centrally cleared arrangements. For centrally cleared swaps the daily change in valuation, if any, is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin.

An interest rate swap is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified intervals, based upon or calculated by reference to changes in interest rates on a specified notional principal amount. The payment flows are usually netted against each other, with the difference being paid by one party to the other.

A credit default swap is an agreement that involves one party (the buyer of protection) making a stream of payments to another party (the seller of protection) in exchange for the right to receive protection on a reference security or obligation, including a group of assets or exposure to the performance of an index. A Fund’s investment in credit default swaps may involve greater risks than if the Fund had invested in the referenced obligation directly. Credit events are contract specific but may include bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring and obligation acceleration. If a Fund buys protection through a credit default swap and no credit event occurs, its payments are limited to the periodic payments previously made to the counterparty. Upon the occurrence of a specified credit event, a Fund, as a buyer of credit protection, is entitled to receive an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver to the seller the defaulted reference obligation in a physically settled trade. A Fund may also receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap reduced by the recovery value of the reference obligation in a cash settled trade.

As a seller of protection, a Fund generally receives a payment stream throughout the term of the swap, provided that there is no credit event. In addition, if a Fund sells protection through a credit default swap, a Fund could suffer a loss because the value of the referenced obligation and the premium payments received may be less than the notional amount of the swap paid to the buyer of protection. Upon the occurrence of a specified credit event, a Fund, as a seller of credit protection, may be required to take possession of the defaulted reference obligation and pay the buyer an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap in a physically settled trade. A Fund may also pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap reduced by the recovery value of the reference obligation in a cash settled trade. Recovery values are at times established through the credit event auction process in which market participants are ensured that a transparent price has been set for the defaulted security or obligation. In addition, a Fund is entitled to a return of any assets, which have been pledged as collateral to the counterparty upon settlement.

The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that a Fund as seller of protection could be required to make under a credit default swap would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the agreement. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations or net amounts received from a settlement of a credit default swap for the same reference security or obligation where a Fund bought credit protection.

A total return swap is an agreement that gives a Fund the right to receive or pay the appreciation or depreciation, as applicable, in the value of a specified security, an index, a basket of securities or indices or other instrument in return for a fee paid to the counterparty, which will typically be an agreed upon interest rate. If the underlying asset declines in value over the term of the swap, a Fund may also be required to pay the dollar value of that decline to the counterparty.

B.  Level 3 Fair Value Investments — To the extent that significant inputs to valuation models and other alternative pricing sources are unobservable, or if quotations are not readily available, or if GSAM believes that such quotations do not accurately reflect fair value, the fair value of a Fund’s investments may be determined under Valuation Procedures approved by the Trustees. GSAM, consistent with its procedures and applicable regulatory guidance, may make an adjustment to the most recent valuation prices of either domestic or foreign securities in light of significant events to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the 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. GSAM did not develop the unobservable inputs for valuation of Level 3 Assets and Liabilities.

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

C.  Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Funds’ investments and derivatives classified in the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2019:

ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER

 

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Africa

   $         —        $ 855,669        $         —  

Asia

              13,596,254           

Australia and Oceania

              200,043           

Europe

     1,883,526          67,951,034          40,987  

North America

     708,610,602          302,619           

South America

              97,118           

Closed End Fund

              2,941           

Exchange Traded Funds

     267,021,373                    

Investment Company

     2,337,246,531                    

Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle

     29,148,415                    
Total    $ 3,343,910,447        $ 83,005,678        $ 40,987  
Derivative Type                            
Assets(b)             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $        $ 781,513        $  

Futures Contracts

     4,204,242                    

Credit Default Swap Contracts

              5,739,631           

Total Return Swap Contracts

              549,892           
Total    $ 4,204,242        $ 7,071,036        $  
Liabilities             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(b)

   $        $ (1,442,072      $  

Futures Contracts(b)

     (6,653,418                  

Total Return Swap Contracts(b)

              (1,173,400         

Written Options Contracts

     (2,814,950                  
Total    $ (9,468,368)        $ (2,615,472      $  

 

(a)   Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of NAV. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile. The Funds utilize fair value model prices provided by an independent third party (fair value) service for certain international equity securities, resulting in a Level 2 classification.
(b)   Amount shown represents unrealized gain (loss) at fiscal year end.

 

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ALTERNATIVE PREMIA             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Investment Company

   $ 41,109,961        $        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(a)

   $        $ 167,883        $  

Futures Contracts(a)

     3,806,099                    

Credit Default Swap Contracts(a)

              34,242           

Total Return Swap Contracts(a)

              518,597           

Purchased Options Contracts

     122,283                    
Total    $ 3,928,382        $ 720,722        $         —  
Liabilities             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(a)

   $        $ (505,172)        $  

Futures Contracts(a)

     (2,638,609                  

Total Return Swap Contracts(a)

              (638,447         

Written Options Contracts

     (823,235                  
Total    $ (3,461,844)        $ (1,143,619)        $  
COMMODITY STRATEGY             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Fixed Income

            

Mortgage-Backed Securities

   $        $ 7,538,733        $  

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

              4,691,253           

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

              21,251,755           

Asset-Backed Securities

              243,115           

U.S. Treasury Obligations and/or Other U.S. Government Agencies

     39,070,932                    

Exchange Traded Fund

     67,594,500                    

Investment Company

     103,882,234                    
Total    $ 210,547,666        $ 33,724,856        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets             

Futures Contracts(a)

   $ 831,629        $        $         —  

Interest Rate Swap Contracts(a)

              28,507           

Total Return Swap Contracts(a)

              913           

Purchased Options Contracts

     56,838                    
Total    $ 888,467        $ 29,420        $  

 

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

 

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COMMODITY STRATEGY (continued)             
Derivative Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Liabilities             

Futures Contracts(a)

   $ (88,164)        $        $  

Interest Rate Swap Contracts(a)

              (2,008         

Written Options Contracts

     (36,328                  
Total    $ (124,492)        $ (2,008)        $  
MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Investment Company

   $ 201,860,247        $        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets(a)             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $        $ 2,231,033        $  

Futures Contracts

     2,974,952                    

Interest Rate Swap Contracts

              3,802,620           
Total    $ 2,974,952        $ 6,033,653        $  
Liabilities(a)             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

   $        $ (3,648,509)        $  

Futures Contracts

     (2,908,796                  

Interest Rate Swap Contracts

              (2,407,280         
Total    $ (2,908,796)        $ (6,055,789)        $  

 

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

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

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES

The following tables set forth, by certain risk types, the gross value of derivative contracts (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) as of December 31, 2019. These instruments were used as part of the Funds’ investment strategies and to obtain and/or manage exposure related to the risks below. The values in the tables below exclude the

 

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effects of cash collateral received or posted pursuant to these derivative contracts, and therefore are not representative of the Funds’ net exposure.

ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER         
 
Risk    Consolidated Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
   Assets      Consolidated Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
   Liabilities  

Commodity

   Variation margin on futures contracts    $ 439,901 (a)     Payable for unrealized loss on swap contracts and variation margin on futures contrats    $ (523,524) (a) 

Credit

   Variation margin on swap contracts      5,739,631 (a)           

Currency

   Receivable for unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      781,513      Payable for unrealized loss on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      (1,442,072)  

Equity

   Receivable for unrealized gain on swap contracts and variation margin on futures contracts      3,054,792 (a)     Payable for unrealized loss on swap contracts, Written options, at value and variation margin on futures contrats      (5,604,466) (a)(b) 

Interest Rate

   Variation margin on futures contracts      1,259,441 (a)     Variation margin on futures contracts      (4,513,778) (a) 
Total         $ 11,275,278           $ (12,083,840)  
ALTERNATIVE PREMIA         
 
Risk    Consolidated Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
   Assets(a)      Consolidated Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
   Liabilities  

Commodity

   Variation margin on futures contracts    $ 2,680,941      Variation margin on futures contracts    $ (2,110,182) (a) 

Credit

   Variation margin on swap contracts      34,242            

Currency

   Receivable for unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and variation margin on futures contracts      690,597      Payable for unrealized loss on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and variation margin on futures contracts      (638,336) (a) 

Equity

   Receivable for unrealized gain on swap contracts, Purchased options at value and variation margin on futures contracts      918,754      Payable for unrealized loss on swap contracts, Written options at value and variation margin on futures contracts      (1,477,771) (a)(b) 

Interest Rate

   Variation margin on futures contracts      324,570      Variation margin on futures contracts      (379,174) (a) 
Total         $ 4,649,104           $ (4,605,463)  

 

(a)    Includes unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swap contracts described in the Additional Investment Information sections of the Consolidated Schedules of Investments. Only the variation margin as of December 31, 2019 is reported within the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(b)    Aggregate of amounts include $1,173,400 and $638,447 for the Absolute Return Tracker and Alternative Premia Funds, respectively, which represent the payments to be made pursuant to bilateral agreements should counterparties exercise their “right to terminate” provisions based on, among others, the Fund’s performance, their failure to pay on their obligations or failure to pledge collateral. Such amounts do not include incremental charges directly associated with the close-out of the agreements. They also do not reflect the fair value of any assets pledged as collateral which, through the daily margining process, substantially offsets the aforementioned amounts and for which the Funds are entitled to a full return.

 

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4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

COMMODITY STRATEGY         
 
Risk    Consolidated Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
   Assets      Consolidated Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
   Liabilities  

Commodity

   Receivable for unrealized gain on swap contracts      913     

   $  

Interest Rate

   Purchased options at value, variation margin on futures contracts and swap contracts      916,974 (a)     Written options at value, variation margin on futures contracts and swap contracts      (126,500) (a) 
Total         $ 917,887           $ (126,500)  
MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY         
 
Risk    Consolidated Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
   Assets      Consolidated Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
   Liabilities  

Commodity

   Variation margin on futures contracts    $ 1,353,054 (a)     Variation margin on futures contracts    $ (1,419,699) (a) 

Currency

   Receivable for unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      2,231,033      Payable for unrealized loss on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      (3,648,509)  

Equity

   Variation margin on futures contracts      1,621,898 (a)     Variation margin on futures contracts      (1,489,097) (a) 

Interest Rate

   Variation margin on swap contracts      3,802,620 (a)     Variation margin on swap contracts      (2,407,280) (a) 
Total         $ 9,008,605           $ (8,964,585)  

 

(a)    Includes unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and centrally cleared swap contracts described in the Additional Investment Information sections of the Consolidated Schedules of Investments. Only the variation margin as of December 31, 2019 is reported within the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables set forth, by certain risk types, the Funds’ gains (losses) related to these derivatives and their indicative volumes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. These gains (losses) should be considered in the context that these derivative contracts may have been executed to create investment opportunities and/or economically hedge certain investments, and accordingly, certain gains (losses) on such derivative contracts may offset certain (losses) gains attributable to investments. These

 

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gains (losses) are included in “Net realized gain (loss)” or “Net change in unrealized gain (loss)” on the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

 

ABSOLUTE RETURN TRACKER       
Risk    Consolidated Statements of Operations    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Average
Number of
Contracts(a)
 
Commodity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and swap contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and swap contracts    $ 508,177     $ (829,652     431  
Credit    Net realized gain (loss) from swap contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on swap contracts      6,446,253       10,522,756       4  
Currency    Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency exchange contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      (2,050,787     157,907       24  
Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts, swap contracts and written options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts, swap contracts and written options      6,207,415       5,924,632       7,443  
Interest rate    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts      37,398,786       (10,077,873     7,109  
Total         $ 48,509,844     $ 5,697,770       15,011  
ALTERNATIVE PREMIA       
Risk    Consolidated Statements of Operations    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Average
Number of
Contracts(a)
 
Commodity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts    $ (2,900,969   $ 89,562       5,538  
Credit    Net realized gain (loss) from swap contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on swap contracts      29,477       27,020       4  
Currency    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and forward foreign currency exchange contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and forward foreign currency exchange contracts      1,940,356       649,978       540  
Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts, purchased options, swap contracts and written options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts, purchased options, swap contracts and written options      (1,492,234     317,134       2,119  
Interest rate    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts      2,426,497       (560,995     796  
Total         $ 3,127     $ 522,699       8,997  

 

(a)   Average number of contracts is based on the average of month end balances for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

COMMODITY STRATEGY       
Risk    Consolidated Statements of Operations    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Average
Number of
Contracts(a)
 
Commodity    Net realized gain (loss) from swap contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on swap contracts    $ 43,362,104     $ 913       4  
Interest rate    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts, purchased options, swap contracts and written options /Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts, purchased options, swap contracts and written options      (4,787,461     2,357,016       396  
Total         $ 38,574,643     $ 2,357,929       400  
MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY       
Risk    Consolidated Statements of Operations    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Average
Number of
Contracts(a)
 
Commodity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts    $ (7,341,168   $ 87,189       1,652  
Currency    Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency exchange contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      473,420       (1,727,931     181  
Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts      (6,920,867     (1,228,116     5,508  
Interest rate    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and swap contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on swap contracts      23,472,722       (2,641,600     204  
Total         $ 9,684,107     $ (5,510,458     7,545  

 

(a)   Average number of contracts is based on the average of month end balances for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help a Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, a Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its derivatives counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between a Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives (including forward foreign currency exchange contracts, and certain options and swaps), and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of a default (close-out netting) or similar event, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty.

Collateral and margin requirements differ between exchange traded derivatives and OTC derivatives. Margin requirements are established by the broker or clearing house for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives (financial futures contracts, options and centrally cleared swaps) pursuant to governing agreements for those instrument types. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract-specific for OTC derivatives. For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked to market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral currently pledged by a Fund and the counterparty. Additionally, a Fund may be required to post initial margin to the counterparty, the terms of which would be outlined in the confirmation of the OTC transaction.

Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a counterparty must exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold before a transfer is required to be made. To the extent amounts due to a Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. A Fund attempts to mitigate

 

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4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that the Investment Adviser believes to be of good standing and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

Additionally, the netting of assets and liabilities and the offsetting of collateral pledged or received are based on contractual netting/set-off provisions in the ISDA Master Agreement or similar agreements. However, in the event of a default or insolvency of a counterparty, a court could determine that such rights are not enforceable due to the restrictions or prohibitions against the right of setoff that may be imposed in accordance with a particular jurisdiction’s bankruptcy or insolvency laws.

The following tables set forth the Funds’ net exposure for derivative instruments that are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements as of December 31, 2019:

ALTERNATIVE PREMIA                                 
     Derivative Assets(1)        Derivative Liabilities(1)        Net Derivative
Assets
(Liabilities)
       Collateral
(Received)
Pledged(1)
       Net
Amount(2)
 
Counterparty    Forwards        Swaps        Forwards        Swaps  

Bank of America NA

   $        $        $        $ (97,967      $ (97,967      $        $ (97,967

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA

              518,597                   (540,480        (21,883        21,883           

Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.

     167,883                   (505,172                 (337,289        300,000          (37,289

Total

   $ 167,883        $ 518,597        $ (505,172      $ (638,447      $ (457,139      $ 321,883        $ (135,256
(1)   Gross amounts available for offset but not netted in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(2)   Net amount represents the net amount due (to) from counterparty in the event of a default based on the contractual set-off rights under the agreement.

 

MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY

 

         
         Derivative
Assets(1)
       Derivative
Liabilities(1)
       Net Derivative
Assets
(Liabilities)
       Collateral
(Received)
Pledged(1)
       Net
Amount(2)
 
Counterparty         Forwards        Forwards  

Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.

       $ 2,231,033        $ (3,648,509      $ (1,417,476      $ 1,417,476        $  
(1)   Gross amounts available for offset but not netted in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(2)   Net amount represents the net amount due (to) from counterparty in the event of a default based on the contractual set-off rights under the agreement.

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

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

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, contractual and effective net management fees with GSAM were at the following rates:

 

         Contractual Management Rate      Effective
Rate
     Effective Net
Management
Rate^(1)
 
Fund         First
$1 billion
     Next
$1 billion
     Next
$3 billion
     Next
$3 billion
     Over
$8 billion
 

Absolute Return Tracker

         0.70      0.63      0.60      0.59      0.53      0.64      0.54

Alternative Premia

         0.79        0.71        0.68        0.66        0.65        0.79        0.66  

Commodity Strategy

         0.50        0.50        0.45        0.43        0.42        0.50        0.41  

Managed Futures Strategy

         1.00        0.90        0.86        0.84        0.82        1.00        0.88  
^   Effective Net Management Rate includes the impact of management fee waivers of affiliated underlying funds, if any. The Effective Net Management Rate may not correlate to the Contractual Management Rate as a result of management fee waivers that may be in effect from time to time.
(1)   Reflects combined management fees paid to GSAM under the Agreement and the Funds’ Subsidiary Agreements (as defined below) after the waivers.

GSAM also provides management services to the Subsidiaries pursuant to a Subsidiary Management Agreement (the “Subsidiary Agreement”) and is entitled to a management fee accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of 0.42% of each Subsidiary’s average daily net assets. In consideration of the Subsidiary’s management fee, and for as long as the Subsidiary Agreement remains in effect, GSAM has contractually agreed to waive irrevocably a portion of each Fund’s management fee in an amount equal to the management fee accrued and paid to GSAM by the Subsidiary under the Subsidiary Agreement. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, GSAM waived $53,316, $46,425, $249,167 and $206,085 of each Fund’s management fee for Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia, Commodity Strategy and Managed Futures Strategy Funds, respectively.

The Funds invest in Institutional Shares of the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, which is an affiliated Underlying Fund. GSAM has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee payable by the Funds in an amount equal to the management fee it earns as an investment adviser to the affiliated Underlying Fund in which the Funds invest, except those management fees it earns from the Funds’ investments of cash collateral received in connection with securities lending transactions in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, GSAM waived $3,100,468, $100,824, $296,644 and $295,232 of the Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia, Commodity Strategy and Managed Futures Strategy Funds’ management fees, respectively.

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

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

 

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

Distribution and/or Service Plan

     0.25      0.75      0.50

 

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

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

C.  Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Funds pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class A Shares’ front end sales charge and Class C Shares’ CDSC. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs advised that it retained the following amounts:

 

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

Absolute Return Tracker

         $ 10,987        $  

Alternative Premia

           2,015          12  

Commodity Strategy

           3,879           

Managed Futures Strategy

           615           

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

E.  Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Funds for a fee pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.17% (except for the Commodity Strategy Fund, which charges an annual rate of 0.13%) 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 P and Class R6 Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional Shares. Except for the Commodity Strategy Fund, prior to July 1, 2019, the annual rates were as follows: 0.18% 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 Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia, Commodity Strategy and Managed Futures Strategy Funds are 0.014%, 0.114%, 0.074% and 0.254%, respectively. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2020, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees. The Subsidiaries also pay certain other expenses, including service and custody fees. GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit each Subsidiary’s expenses (excluding management fees) to 0.004% of the Subsidiary’s average daily net assets for the Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia, Commodity Strategy and Managed Futures Strategy Funds. In addition, the Funds have entered into certain offset arrangements with the custodian and the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Funds’ expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows:

 

Fund         Management
Fee Waiver
       Other
Expense
Reimbursement
       Custody Fee
Credits
       Total
Expense
Reductions
 

Absolute Return Tracker

       $ 3,153,784        $ 968,869        $ 315,089        $ 4,437,742  

Alternative Premia

         147,249          483,250          34,777          665,276  

Commodity Strategy

         545,811          364,556          126,264          1,036,631  

Managed Futures Strategy

         501,317                   68,250          569,567  

G.  Line of Credit Facility — As of December 31, 2019, the Funds participated in a $580,000,000 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 December 31, 2019, the Funds did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 30, 2019 the facility was $770,000,000.

H.  Other Transactions with Affiliates — The following table provides information about the Funds’ investment in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019:

 

Fund            Beginning
Value as of
December 31,
2018
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sales
     Ending
Value as of
December 31,
2019
     Shares as of
December 31,
2019
     Dividend Income
from Affiliated
Investment
Company
 

Absolute Return Tracker

          $ 1,729,310,513      $ 1,506,275,343      $ (898,339,325    $ 2,337,246,531        2,337,246,531      $ 40,143,753  

Alternative Premia

            91,312,279        265,133,033        (315,335,351      41,109,961        41,109,961        1,351,333  

Commodity Strategy

            113,968,231        530,209,585        (540,295,582      103,882,234        103,882,234        2,790,604  

Managed Futures Strategy

            195,709,998        288,815,078        (282,664,829      201,860,247        201,860,247        3,773,314  

The Commodity Strategy Fund invests in the shares of the Goldman Sachs Treasury Access 0-1 Year ETF. The Goldman Sachs Treasury Access 0-1 Year ETF is considered to be affiliated with the Fund. The table below shows the transactions in and earnings from investments in the Goldman Sachs Treasury Access 0-1 Year ETF for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019:

 

Fund   Affiliated Investment Company  

Beginning

Value as of
December 31,
2018

    Purchases
at Cost
   

Proceeds

from Sales

   

Net
Realized

Gain (Loss)

on sale of
Affiliated
Investment
Company

    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Ending
Value as of
December 31,
2019
    Shares as of
December 31,
2019
    Dividend
Income from
Affiliated
Investment
Company
 

Commodity Strategy

  Goldman Sachs Access Treasury 0-1 Year ETF   $ 75,037,500     $     $ (7,519,969   $ 16,969     $ 60,000     $ 67,594,500       675,000     $ 1,598,947  

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

As of December 31, 2019, the following Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds Portfolios were beneficial owners of 5% or more of total outstanding shares of the following Funds:

 

Fund         Goldman Sachs
Balanced Strategy
Portfolio
       Goldman Sachs
Growth and Income
Strategy Portfolio
       Goldman Sachs
Growth Strategy
Portfolio
 

Alternative Premia

         12        18        11

Managed Futures Strategy

         6          8           

As of December 31, 2019, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was the beneficial owner of the following Funds:

 

Fund         Class P        Class R  

Alternative Premia

         73        24

Managed Futures Strategy

         6           

 

6. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, were as follows:

 

Fund         Purchases of
U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations
       Purchases (Excluding
U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations)
       Sales and
Maturities of
U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations
       Sales and
Maturities (Excluding
U.S. Government and
Agency Obligations)
 

Absolute Return Tracker

       $        $ 1,285,152,691        $        $ 1,217,500,509  

Commodity Strategy

         77,051,080          48,950          80,146,312          8,098,834  

 

7. SECURITIES LENDING

Pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the terms and conditions contained therein, the Absolute Return Tracker Fund may lend its securities through a securities lending agent, Goldman Sachs Agency Lending (“GSAL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, to certain qualified borrowers including Goldman Sachs and affiliates. In accordance with the Fund’s securities lending procedures, the Fund receives cash collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund, at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Fund may experience delay in the recovery of its securities or incur a loss should the borrower of the securities breach its agreement with the Fund or become insolvent at a time when the collateral is insufficient to cover the cost of repurchasing securities on loan. Dividend income received from securities on loan may not be subject to withholding taxes and therefore withholding taxes paid may differ from the amounts listed in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and as such 1) the remaining contractual maturities of the outstanding securities lending transactions are considered to be overnight and continuous and 2) the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

The Absolute Return Tracker Fund invests the cash collateral received in connection with securities lending transactions in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (“Government Money Market Fund”), an affiliated series of the Goldman

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

7. SECURITIES LENDING (continued)

 

Sachs Trust. The Government Money Market Fund is registered under the Act as an open end investment company, is subject to Rule 2a-7 under the Act, and is managed by GSAM, for which GSAM may receive a management fee of up to 0.16% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Government Money Market Fund.

In the event of a default by a borrower with respect to any loan, GSAL will exercise any and all remedies provided under the applicable borrower agreement to make the Fund whole. These remedies include purchasing replacement securities by applying the collateral held from the defaulting broker against the purchase cost of the replacement securities. If GSAL is unable to purchase replacement securities, GSAL will indemnify the Fund by paying the Fund an amount equal to the market value of the securities loaned minus the value of cash collateral received from the borrower for the loan, subject to an exclusion for any shortfalls resulting from a loss of value in such cash collateral due to reinvestment risk. The Fund’s master netting agreements with certain borrowers provide the right, in the event of a default (including bankruptcy or insolvency), for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. However, in the event of a default by a borrower, a resolution authority could determine that such rights are not enforceable due to the restrictions or prohibitions against the right of set-off that may be imposed in accordance with a particular jurisdiction’s bankruptcy or insolvency laws. The Fund’s loaned securities were all subject to enforceable Securities Lending Agreements and the value of the collateral was at least equal to the value of the cash received. The amounts of the Fund’s overnight and continuous agreements, which represent the gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions outstanding as of December 31, 2019 are disclosed as “Payable upon return of securities loaned” on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities, where applicable.

Both the Absolute Return Tracker Fund and GSAL received compensation relating to the lending of the Fund’s securities. The amounts earned, if any, by the Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, are reported under Investment Income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The table below details securities lending activity with affiliates of Goldman Sachs:

 

         For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019        Amount Payable to
Goldman Sachs
Upon Return of
Securities  Loaned as of
December 31, 2019
 
Fund        

Earnings of GSAL
Relating to
Securities

Loaned

      

Amount Received
by the Fund

from Lending to
Goldman Sachs

 

Absolute Return Tracker

       $ 34,432        $ 45,973        $ 5,812,500  

The following table provides information about the Fund’s investment in the Government Money Market Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019:

 

Fund         Beginning Value as of
December 31, 2018
      

Purchases

at Cost

      

Proceeds

from Sales

       Ending Value as of
December 31, 2019
 

Absolute Return Tracker

       $ 62,495,245        $ 644,521,115        $ (677,867,945      $ 29,148,415  

 

8. TAX INFORMATION

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 was as follows:

 

      Absolute
Return Tracker
       Alternative
Premia
       Commodity
Strategy
       Managed
Futures Strategy
 

Distributions paid from:

                 

Ordinary income

   $ 98,608,855        $        $ 4,717,975        $ 16,281,678  

Net long-term capital gains

     25,703,105                            1,371,160  

Return of capital distribution

                       23,381,830           

Total taxable distributions

   $ 124,311,960        $        $ 28,099,805        $ 17,652,838  

 

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8. TAX INFORMATION (continued)

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 was as follows:

 

      Absolute
Return Tracker
       Alternative
Premia
       Commodity
Strategy
       Managed
Futures Strategy
 

Distributions paid from:

                 

Ordinary income

   $ 58,584,898        $ 3,958,839        $ 4,365,206        $  

Net long-term capital gains

     11,420,629          868,426                   382,338  

Total taxable distributions

   $ 70,005,527        $ 4,827,265        $ 4,365,206        $ 382,338  

As of December 31, 2019, the components of accumulated earnings (losses) on a tax-basis were as follows:

 

      Absolute
Return Tracker
       Alternative
Premia
       Commodity
Strategy
       Managed
Futures Strategy
 

Undistributed ordinary income — net

   $ 19,066,011        $ 2,426,459        $        $  

Undistributed long-term capital gains

     1,899,856                             

Total undistributed earnings

   $ 20,965,867        $ 2,426,459        $        $  

carryforwards:(1)

                 

Perpetual Short-term

   $        $ (900,249      $ (6,201,054      $  

Perpetual Long-term

                       (14,072,451         

Total capital loss carryforwards

   $        $ (900,249      $ (20,273,505      $  

Timing differences (Post October Loss Deferral, Qualified Late year Loss Deferral and Straddle Loss Deferral)

     (83,118,100        (770,179        (1,628,897        (1,556,907

Unrealized gains (losses) — net

     163,294,673          (701,563        19,654,931          1,892,648  

Total accumulated gains (losses) — net

   $ 101,142,440        $ 54,468        $ (2,247,471      $ 335,741  

 

(1)   The Alternative Premia Fund utilized $1,304,047 of capital losses in the current fiscal year.

As of December 31, 2019, the Funds’ aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

      Absolute
Return Tracker
       Alternative
Premia
       Commodity
Strategy
       Managed
Futures Strategy
 

Tax cost

   $ 3,271,873,581        $ 41,880,198        $ 225,522,162        $ 200,978,533  

Gross unrealized gain

     176,017,857                   32,461,956          1,892,648  

Gross unrealized loss

     (12,723,184        (701,563        (12,807,025         

Net unrealized gain (loss)

   $ 163,294,673        $ (701,563      $ 19,654,931        $ 1,892,648  

The difference between GAAP-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) is attributable primarily to wash sales, net mark to market gains (losses) on regulated futures, options and foreign currency contracts, and differences related to the tax treatment of swap transactions and underlying fund investments and passive foreign investment company investments.

The Absolute Return Tracker Fund reclassified $ 3,976,445 from paid in capital to distributable earnings for the year ending December 31, 2019. In order to present certain components of the Fund’s capital accounts on a tax-basis, certain reclassifications have been recorded to the Fund’s accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the net asset value of the Fund and result primarily from elimination entries related to Cayman subsidiary.

The Alternative Premia Fund reclassified $678,759 from paid in capital to distributable earnings for the year ending December 31, 2019. In order to present certain components of the Fund’s capital accounts on a tax-basis, certain reclassifications

 

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8. TAX INFORMATION (continued)

 

have been recorded to the Fund’s accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the net asset value of the Fund and result primarily from elimination entries related to Cayman subsidiary.

The Commodity Strategy Fund reclassified $3,022,611 from paid in capital to distributable earnings for the year ending December 31, 2019. In order to present certain components of the Fund’s capital accounts on a tax-basis, certain reclassifications have been recorded to the Fund’s accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the net asset value of the Fund and result primarily from elimination entries related to Cayman subsidiary.

The Managed Futures Strategy Fund reclassified $7,685,313 from paid in capital to distributable earnings for the year ending December 31, 2019. In order to present certain components of the Fund’s capital accounts on a tax-basis, certain reclassifications have been recorded to the Fund’s accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the net asset value of the Fund and result primarily from taxable over distributions and elimination entries related to Cayman subsidiary.

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

 

9. OTHER RISKS

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

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

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

Foreign Custody Risk — If a Fund invests in foreign securities, the Fund may hold such securities and cash with foreign banks, agents, and securities depositories appointed by the Fund’s custodian (each a “Foreign Custodian”). Some foreign custodians may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business. In some countries, Foreign Custodians may be subject to little or no regulatory oversight over, or independent evaluation of, their operations. Further, the laws of certain countries may place limitations on a Fund’s ability to recover its assets if a Foreign Custodian enters bankruptcy. Investments in emerging markets may be subject to even greater custody risks than investments in more developed markets. Custody services in emerging market countries are very often undeveloped and may be considerably less well regulated than in more developed countries, and thus may not afford the same level of investor protection as would apply in developed countries.

Interest Rate Risk — When interest rates increase, fixed income securities or instruments held by a Fund will generally decline in value. Long-term fixed income securities or instruments will normally have more price volatility because of this risk than

 

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short-term fixed income securities or instruments. The risks associated with changing interest rates may have unpredictable effects on the markets and a Fund’s investments. Fluctuations in interest rates may also affect the liquidity of fixed income securities and instruments held by the Funds.

Investments in Other Investment Companies Risk — As a shareholder of another investment company, including an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”), a Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any net management fees and other expenses paid by such other investment companies, in addition to the fees and expenses regularly borne by the Fund. ETFs are subject to risks that do not apply to conventional mutual funds, including but not limited to the following: (i) the market price of the ETF’s shares may trade at a premium or a discount to their NAV; and (ii) an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained.

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 or unexpectedly may cause a Fund to sell portfolio securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, which may negatively impact a Fund’s NAV and liquidity. These transactions may also accelerate the realization of taxable income to shareholders if such sales of investments resulted in gains, and may also increase transaction costs. In addition, a large redemption could result in a Fund’s current expenses being allocated over a smaller asset base, leading to an increase in the Fund’s expense ratio. Similarly, large Fund share purchases may adversely affect a Fund’s performance to the extent that the Fund is delayed in investing new cash or otherwise maintains a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

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

Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, a Fund trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk). Additionally, a Fund may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

Tax Risk — Historically, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued private letter rulings (“PLRs”) in which the IRS specifically concluded that income and gains from investments in commodity index-linked structured notes or a wholly-owned foreign subsidiary that invests in commodity-linked instruments are “qualifying income” for purposes of compliance with Subchapter M of the Code. The IRS has issued such PLRs to the Absolute Return Tracker, Alternative Premia and Commodity Strategy Funds. Based on such rulings, these Funds may seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets through investments in commodity-linked notes and/or subsidiaries. The Managed Futures Strategy Fund has not received a PLR, and is not able to rely on PLRs issued to other taxpayers. The IRS recently issued final regulations that would generally treat the Fund’s income inclusion with respect to a subsidiary as qualifying income either if (A) there is a distribution out of the earnings and profits of a subsidiary that

 

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December 31, 2019

 

9. OTHER RISKS (continued)

 

are attributable to such income inclusion, or (B) such inclusion is derived with respect to the Funds’ business of investing in stock, securities, or currencies.

The IRS also issued a revenue procedure, which states that the IRS will not in the future issue PLRs that would require a determination of whether an asset (such as a commodity index-linked note) is a “security” under the Investment Company Act of 1940. In connection with issuing such revenue procedure, the IRS has revoked the Notes Ruling on a prospective basis. In light of the revocation of the Notes Rulings, the Funds have limited their investments in commodity index-linked structured notes. The Managed Futures Strategy Fund has obtained an opinion of counsel that the Fund’s income from such investments should constitute “qualifying income.” However, no assurances can be provided that the IRS would not be able to successfully assert that the income from investments in the Subsidiary was not “qualifying income”, in which case the Fund would fail to qualify as regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Code if over 10% of its gross income were derived from these investments. If a Fund failed to qualify as a RIC, it would be subject to federal and state income tax on all of its taxable income at regular corporate tax rates. This would significantly adversely affect the returns to, and could cause substantial losses for, Fund shareholders.

 

10. INDEMNIFICATIONS

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

 

11. OTHER MATTERS

On November 5, 2019, a definitive proxy statement (“proxy”) was filed with the SEC to elect certain Trustees to the Trust. The Funds will bear their respective share of the proxy, shareholder meeting and other related costs and GSAM has agreed to reimburse each Fund to the extent such expenses exceed a specified percentage of the Fund’s net assets.

The Commodity Strategy Fund has adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update 2017-08 to amend the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. Under the new standard, the Fund have changed the amortization period for the premium on certain purchased callable debt securities with non-contingent call features to the earliest call date. In accordance with the transition provisions of the standard, the Fund applied the amendments on a modified retrospective basis beginning with the fiscal period ended December 31, 2019. This change in accounting policy has been made to comply with the newly issued accounting standard and had no impact on total distributable earnings (loss) or the net asset value of the Fund. Upon evaluation, GSAM has concluded that the change in accounting principle does not materially impact the financial statement amounts.

 

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events after the Consolidated Statements 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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13. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    Absolute Return Tracker Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    5,605,452     $ 52,162,020        4,798,033     $ 44,842,536  

Reinvestment of distributions

    259,217       2,450,901        160,862       1,438,177  

Shares redeemed

    (4,757,119     (44,669,285      (3,160,194     (29,547,552
      1,107,550       9,943,636        1,798,701       16,733,161  
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    346,095       2,951,402        1,258,940       10,851,182  

Reinvestment of distributions

    40,055       346,168        37,087       305,807  

Shares redeemed

    (903,197     (7,767,979      (557,406     (4,790,628
      (517,047     (4,470,409      738,621       6,366,361  
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    156,580,571       1,514,775,620        184,753,329       1,781,048,133  

Reinvestment of distributions

    7,547,577       73,677,786        4,495,374       41,400,790  

Shares redeemed

    (105,105,601     (1,013,092,640      (112,906,830     (1,081,871,140
      59,022,547       575,360,766        76,341,873       740,577,783  
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    21,268,419       203,802,355        23,848,937       228,166,646  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,318,485       12,740,193        711,919       6,495,957  

Shares redeemed

    (12,348,004     (117,863,431      (6,195,929     (58,596,382
      10,238,900       98,679,117        18,364,927       176,066,221  
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

    7,490,666       72,047,043        19,347,235       187,497,150  

Reinvestment of distributions

    771,722       7,529,973        462,246       4,257,351  

Shares redeemed

    (2,504,883     (24,186,443      (2,987,874     (27,949,398
      5,757,505       55,390,573        16,821,607       163,805,103  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

    66,612       602,294        154,712       1,419,367  

Reinvestment of distributions

    7,813       71,722        4,837       42,136  

Shares redeemed

    (45,897     (416,856      (169,474     (1,539,910
      28,528       257,160        (9,925     (78,407
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    371,692       3,609,637        663,674       6,405,161  

Reinvestment of distributions

    32,501       316,928        17,884       164,520  

Shares redeemed

    (112,910     (1,084,193      (250,643     (2,382,060
      291,283       2,842,372        430,915       4,187,621  

NET INCREASE

    75,929,266     $ 738,003,215        114,486,719     $ 1,107,657,843  

 

(a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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December 31, 2019

 

13. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTION (continued)

 

    Alternative Premia Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    247,612     $ 1,968,071        229,026     $ 1,941,605  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 59,392       471,572  

Shares redeemed

    (395,461     (3,173,514      (689,924     (5,926,201
      (147,849     (1,205,443      (401,506     (3,513,024
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    2,818       20,853        15,951       126,701  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 66,038       486,701  

Shares redeemed

    (575,193     (4,250,877      (741,371     (5,923,189
      (572,375     (4,230,024      (659,382     (5,309,787
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    889,142       7,269,447        3,379,260       27,875,999  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 73,146       594,674  

Shares redeemed

    (3,360,450     (28,213,641      (12,067,753     (105,872,944
      (2,471,308     (20,944,194      (8,615,347     (77,402,271
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    166,028       1,369,003        641,645       5,481,288  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 60,656       488,889  

Shares redeemed

    (814,656     (6,572,128      (560,135     (4,843,550
      (648,628     (5,203,125      142,166       1,126,627  
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

                 21,368       190,311  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 84       685  

Shares redeemed

    (1            (19,814     (172,447
      (1            1,638       18,549  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

    24,455       196,590               

Reinvestment of distributions

                 87       677  

Shares redeemed

    (19,287     (151,141            2  
      5,168       45,449        87       679  
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    352,076       2,883,030        13,234,324       115,972,250  

Reinvestment of distributions

                 339,564       2,753,859  

Shares redeemed

    (3,782,890     (30,797,570      (7,709,553     (66,730,018
      (3,430,814     (27,914,540      5,864,335       51,996,091  

NET DECREASE

    (7,265,807   $ (59,451,877      (3,668,009   $ (33,083,136

 

(a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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13. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    Commodity Strategy Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    395,516     $ 4,224,635        1,251,112     $ 14,934,569  

Reinvestment of distributions

    199,147       2,049,973        24,150       260,064  

Shares redeemed

    (1,002,193     (10,739,661      (2,723,863     (30,606,937
      (407,530     (4,465,053      (1,448,601     (15,412,304
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    22,072       223,411        89,382       1,009,327  

Reinvestment of distributions

    21,101       204,864        535       4,993  

Shares redeemed

    (76,451     (769,695      (90,364     (987,027
      (33,278     (341,420      (447     27,293  
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    6,409,974       68,585,294        13,852,341       162,239,296  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,144,969       11,917,813        254,245       2,712,225  

Shares redeemed

    (18,916,513     (203,080,035      (14,630,034     (166,368,584
      (11,361,570     (122,576,928      (523,448     (1,417,063
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    770,630       8,344,275        756,579       8,934,574  

Reinvestment of distributions

    64,498       672,140        9,842       103,250  

Shares redeemed

    (1,037,222     (11,347,817      (657,199     (7,833,967
      (202,094     (2,331,402      109,222       1,203,857  
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

    2,270       25,500        628,959       7,585,275  

Reinvestment of distributions

    11,330       119,255        6,042       66,814  

Shares redeemed

    (243,313     (2,618,165      (310,349     (3,561,109
      (229,713     (2,473,410      324,652       4,090,980  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

    50,254       530,512        111,272       1,280,888  

Reinvestment of distributions

    18,572       187,638        1,319       13,412  

Shares redeemed

    (75,632     (794,746      (133,213     (1,517,725
      (6,806     (76,596      (20,622     (223,425
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    9,418,112       100,318,605        306,122       3,580,293  

Reinvestment of distributions

    805,500       8,400,197        189       1,957  

Shares redeemed

    (1,973,182     (21,418,664      (295,426     (3,603,141
      8,250,430       87,300,138        10,885       (20,891

NET DECREASE

    (3,990,561   $ (44,964,671)        (1,548,359   $ (11,751,553

 

(a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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13. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
 

 

 

 
    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    460,164     $ 4,723,141        439,024     $ 4,455,486  

Reinvestment of distributions

    58,957       573,968        1,147       11,538  

Shares redeemed

    (576,017     (5,919,763      (329,581     (3,314,739
      (56,896     (622,654      110,590       1,152,285  
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    78,637       784,815        86,827       855,715  

Reinvestment of distributions

    22,546       208,212        570       5,457  

Shares redeemed

    (84,861     (816,337      (96,054     (926,503
      16,322       176,690        (8,657     (65,331
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    4,785,438       52,301,820        5,266,745       54,615,537  

Reinvestment of distributions

    620,276       6,199,118        11,693       120,438  

Shares redeemed

    (4,334,655     (43,972,438      (12,754,668     (131,316,188
      1,071,059       14,528,500        (7,476,230     (76,580,213
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    7,100,105       74,372,563        6,364,713       65,666,187  

Reinvestment of distributions

    726,302       7,186,901        15,625       159,532  

Shares redeemed

    (7,221,827     (74,530,329      (6,237,413     (63,624,182
      604,580       7,029,135        142,925       2,201,537  
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

                 41,647       425,477  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,456       14,535        64       662  

Shares redeemed

    (26,372     (281,615      (8     (81
      (24,916     (267,080      41,703       426,058  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

    7,065       71,478        5,066       50,581  

Reinvestment of distributions

    3,570       34,183        94       935  

Shares redeemed

    (12,726     (128,907      (4,551     (46,180
      (2,091     (23,246      609       5,336  
Class R6 Shares(b)         

Shares sold

    1,211,459       12,524,000        5,758,231       58,786,189  

Reinvestment of distributions

    342,526       3,422,044        8,084       83,342  

Shares redeemed

    (1,260,830     (13,698,340      (843,805     (8,659,000
      293,155       2,247,704        4,922,510       50,210,531  

NET INCREASE (DECREASE)

    1,901,213     $ 23,069,049        (2,266,550   $ (22,649,797

 

(a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.
(b)   Commenced operations on April 30, 2018.

 

136


Report of Independent Registered Public

Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of Goldman Sachs Trust and Shareholders of Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund, Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund, Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund and Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund

Opinions on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities, including the consolidated schedules of investments, of Goldman Sachs Absolute Return Tracker Fund, Goldman Sachs Alternative Premia Fund, Goldman Sachs Commodity Strategy Fund and Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund and each of their subsidiaries (four of the funds constituting Goldman Sachs Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of December 31, 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019, the consolidated statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019, including the related notes, and the consolidated financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of December 31, 2019, 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 December 31, 2019 and each of the consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ consolidated 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 consolidated 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 consolidated 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 consolidated 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 consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2019 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent 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.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 26, 2020

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

 

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Voting Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders (Unaudited)

 

A Special Meeting (the “Meeting”) of the Goldman Sachs Trust (“GST”) was held on January 23, 2020 to consider and act upon the proposals below. The Funds will amortize their respective share of the proxy, shareholder meeting and other related costs and GSAM has agreed to reimburse each Fund to the extent such expenses exceed a specified percentage of the Fund’s net assets.

At the Meeting, Dwight L. Bush, Kathryn A. Cassidy, Joaquin Delgado and Gregory G. Weaver were elected to the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In electing trustees, the Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

 

Proposal 1.

Election of Trustees

   For      Against      Withheld      Broker Non-Votes  

Dwight L. Bush

     94,278,961,728.065        0        349,026,343,365        0  

Kathryn A. Cassidy

     94,310,850,789.164        0        317,137,282.266        0  

Joaquin Delgado

     94,282,646,444.727        0        345,341,626.703        0  

Gregory G. Weaver

     94,306,589,873.348        0        321,398,198.082        0  
           

At the Meeting, the shareholders of the Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights Fund approved a change to the Fund’s sub-classification under the Act from “diversified” to “non-diversified”. The Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

 

Proposal 2.

To approve a change to the Fund’s sub-classification under
the Investment Company Act of 1940 from “diversified” to
“non-diversified” and to eliminate a related fundamental
investment restriction.

   For      Against      Abstained      Broker Non-Votes  

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

     23,785,792.632        250,521.921        196,802.993        9,592,467.322  
           

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class P, Class R or Class R6 Shares of a Fund you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges on purchase payments (with respect to Class A Shares) and contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions (with respect to Class C Shares); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees (with respect to Class A, Class C and Class R Shares); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 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 July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, which represents a period of 184 days of a 365 day year.

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

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

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

 

     Absolute Return Tracker Fund     Alternative Premia Fund     Commodity Strategy Fund     Managed Futures Strategy Fund  
Share Class   Beginning
Account
Value
07/01/19
    Ending
Account
Value
12/31/19
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
12/31/19
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
07/01/19
    Ending
Account
Value
12/31/19
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
12/31/19
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
07/01/19
    Ending
Account
Value
12/31/19
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
12/31/19
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
07/01/19
    Ending
Account
Value
12/31/19
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
12/31/19
*
 
Class A                                                

Actual

  $ 1,000     $ 1,030.20     $ 4.91     $ 1,000     $ 1,002.50     $ 5.55     $ 1,000     $ 1,031.50     $ 4.30     $ 1,000     $ 976.20     $ 7.32  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,020.37     4.89       1,000       1,019.66     5.60       1,000       1,020.97     4.28       1,000       1,017.80     7.48  
Class C                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,027.50       8.74       1,000       998.60       9.27       1,000       1,028.10       8.13       1,000       972.40       11.09  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,016.59     8.69       1,000       1,015.93     9.35       1,000       1,017.19     8.08       1,000       1,013.96     11.32  
Institutional                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,033.00       2.97       1,000       1,004.90       3.64       1,000       1,034.10       2.51       1,000       978.70       5.54  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,022.28     2.96       1,000       1,021.58     3.67       1,000       1,022.74     2.50       1,000       1,017.61     5.65  
Investor                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,032.20       3.64       1,000       1,003.70       4.19       1,000       1,033.50       2.97       1,000       977.10       6.13  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,021.63     3.62       1,000       1,021.02     4.23       1,000       1,022.28     2.96       1,000       1,019.00     6.26  
Class P                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,033.10       2.92       1,000       1,004.90       3.64       1,000       1,033.80       2.36       1,000       977.60       5.43  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,022.33     2.91       1,000       1,021.58     3.67       1,000       1,022.89     2.35       1,000       1,019.71     5.55  
Class R                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,028.90       6.19       1,000       1,000.00       6.40       1,000       1,030.90       5.63       1,000       975.00       8.61  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,019.11     6.16       1,000       1,018.80     6.46       1,000       1,019.66     5.60       1,000       1,016.48     8.79  
Class R6                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,032.10       2.92       1,000       1,003.70       3.54       1,000       1,034.10       2.51       1,000       977.80       5.38  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,022.33     2.91       1,000       1,021.68     3.57       1,000       1,022.74     2.50       1,000       1,019.76     5.50  

 

+   Hypothetical expenses are based on each Fund’s actual annualized net expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.
*   Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended December 31, 2019. 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 P     Class R     Class R6  

Absolute Return Tracker

     0.96     1.71     0.58     0.71     0.57     1.21     0.57

Alternative Premia

     1.10       1.84       0.72       0.83       0.72       1.27       0.70  

Commodity Strategy

     0.84       1.59       0.49       0.58       0.46       1.10       0.49  

Managed Futures Strategy

     1.47       2.23       1.11       1.23       1.09       1.73       1.08  

 

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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 Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee3
 

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee4

Jessica Palmer

Age: 70

  Chair of the Board of Trustees   Since 2018 (Trustee since 2007)  

Ms. Palmer is retired. She was formerly Consultant, Citigroup Human Resources Department (2007-2008); Managing Director, Citigroup Corporate and Investment Banking (previously, Salomon Smith Barney/Salomon Brothers) (1984-2006). Ms. Palmer was a Member of the Board of Trustees of Indian Mountain School (private elementary and secondary school) (2004-2009).

 

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

  102   None

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Age: 65

  Trustee   Since 2015  

Ms. Cassidy is retired. Formerly, she 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   None

Diana M. Daniels

Age: 70

  Trustee   Since 2007  

Ms. Daniels is retired. Formerly, she was Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, The Washington Post Company (1991-2006). Ms. Daniels is a Trustee Emeritus and serves as a Presidential Councillor of Cornell University (2013-Present); former Member of the Legal Advisory Board, New York Stock Exchange (2003-2006) and of the Corporate Advisory Board, Standish Mellon Management Advisors (2006-2007).

 

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

  102   None

Roy W. Templin

Age: 59

  Trustee   Since 2013  

Mr. Templin is retired. He is Director, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (a designer and manufacturer of ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions) (2016-Present); and was formerly Chairman of the Board of Directors, Con-Way Incorporated (a transportation, logistics and supply chain management service company) (2014-2015); Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Whirlpool Corporation (an appliance manufacturer and marketer) (2004-2012). Previously, Mr. Templin served as an Advisory Board Member of Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (June 2013-October 2013).

 

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

  102   Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (a ceiling, wall and suspension systems solutions manufacturer)

Gregory G. Weaver

Age: 68

  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).

 

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

  102   Verizon Communications Inc.
         

 

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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 Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee3
 

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee4

James A. McNamara

Age: 57

  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 Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

  165   None
         

Advisory Board Members

 

Name, Address, Age1   Position(s)
Held with the Trust
 

Term of

Office and
Length of
Time Served2

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Advisory
Board
Member3
 

Other

Directorships

Held by Advisory

Board Member4

Dwight L. Bush

Age: 62

  Advisory Board Member   Since 2019  

Ambassador Bush is President and CEO of D.L. Bush & Associates (a financial advisory and private investment firm) (2002-2014 and 2017-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).

 

Advisory Board Member — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   None

Joaquin Delgado

Age: 59

  Advisory Board Member   Since 2019  

Dr. Delgado is retired. He is Director, Hexion Inc. (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2019-present); and Director, Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2011-present); and was formerly 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).

 

Advisory Board Member — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer)
         

 

*   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 and Advisory Board Member may be contacted by writing to the Trustee or Advisory Board Member, c/o Goldman Sachs, 200 West Street, New York, New York, 10282, Attn: Caroline Kraus. Information is provided as of December 31, 2019.
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 (a) no Trustee shall hold office for more than 15 years and (b) a Trustee shall retire as of December 31st of the calendar year in which he or she reaches his or her 74th birthday, 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 December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs Trust consisted of 89 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust consisted of 13 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Trust II consisted of 19 portfolios (17 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs MLP Income Opportunities Fund, 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; and Goldman Sachs ETF Trust consisted of 40 portfolios (21 of which offered 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. Additional information about the Advisory Board Members will be available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information dated April 30, 2020, which will be available 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 Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

James A. McNamara

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 57

  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 Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Caroline L. Kraus

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 42

  Secretary   Since 2012  

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2016-Present); Vice President, Goldman Sachs (August 2006-December 2015); Associate General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (2012-Present); Assistant General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (August 2006-December 2011); and Associate, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP (2002-2006).

 

Secretary — Goldman Sachs Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2012)); Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2012)); Goldman Sachs Trust II; Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc.; Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC; Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC; Goldman Sachs Middle Market Lending Corp.; Goldman Sachs MLP Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Joseph F. DiMaria

30 Hudson Street

Jersey City, NJ 07302

Age: 51

  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 Income Opportunities Fund (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 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 December 31, 2019.
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 Trust — Alternative Funds — Tax Information (Unaudited)

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, 8.11% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income by the Absolute Return Tracker Fund qualified for the dividends received deduction available to corporations.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, 15.82% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income by the Absolute Return Tracker Fund qualified 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 Absolute Return Tracker Fund and Managed Futures Strategy Fund designate $25,703,105 and $1,371,160, respectively, or, if different, the maximum amount allowable, as capital gain dividends paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, the Absolute Return Tracker Fund and Managed Futures Strategy Fund designate $53,778,259 and $699,888, respectively, 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 Consumer and Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $1.69 trillion in assets under supervision as of December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs Asset Management (“GSAM”) has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. GSAM leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

 

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

 

Financial Square Government Fund1

 

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

 

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

 

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

 

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

 

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

 

Investor Money Market Fund3

 

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

 

Enhanced Income Fund

 

High Quality Floating Rate Fund

 

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

 

Short Duration Government Fund

 

Short Duration Income Fund

 

Government Income Fund

 

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

Multi-Sector

 

Bond Fund

 

Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Global Income Fund

 

Strategic Income Fund

 

Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

 

High Yield Municipal Fund

 

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

 

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

 

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

 

Investment Grade Credit Fund

 

U.S. Mortgages Fund

 

High Yield Fund

 

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

 

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

 

Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Fixed Income Alternatives

 

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

 

Equity Income Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Large Cap Value Fund

 

Focused Value Fund

 

Capital Growth Fund

 

Strategic Growth Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Flexible Cap Fund

 

Concentrated Growth Fund

 

Technology Opportunities Fund

 

Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

 

Blue Chip 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 Fund4

 

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

 

Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund5

 

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

 

Real Estate Securities Fund

 

International Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Alternative Premia Fund

 

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

 

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

MLP & Energy Fund

 

Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund

 

Absolute Return Multi-Asset Fund

 

Global Infrastructure Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

 

Global Managed Beta Fund

 

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Multi-Manager U.S. Dynamic Equity 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 Fund6

 

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

 

Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio

 

Tax-Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

 

Strategic Factor Allocation Fund

 

Target Date Retirement Portfolio7

 

Target Date 2025 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2030 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2035 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2040 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2045 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2050 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2055 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2060 Portfolio

 

GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund

1   You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
2    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
3    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
4    Effective after the close of business of November 20, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund.
5    Effective after the close of business on August 30, 2019, the Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund.
6    Effective after the close of business on February 28, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Equity Growth Strategy Portfolio was renamed the Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund.
7    Effective December 27, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Target Date 2020 Portfolio was renamed to the Goldman Sachs Target Date Retirement Portfolio.
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*   This list covers open-end funds only. Please visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to learn about our closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds.


TRUSTEES

Jessica Palmer, Chair

Dwight L. Bush*

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Diana M. Daniels

Joaquin Delgado*

James A. McNamara

Roy W. Templin

Gregory G. Weaver

 

*Effective as of January 23, 2020

 

OFFICERS

James A. McNamara, President

Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer

Caroline L. Kraus, Secretary

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

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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 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.

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The Funds will file their portfolio holdings for each month in a fiscal quarter within 60 days after the end of the relevant fiscal quarter on Form N-PORT. Portfolio holdings information for the third month of each fiscal quarter will be made available on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. Portfolio holdings information may be obtained upon request and without charge by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders).

Holdings and allocations shown are as of December 31, 2019 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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Goldman Sachs Funds

 

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Annual Report      

December 31, 2019

 
     

Tax-Advantaged Equity Funds

     

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

     

International Equity Dividend and Premium

     

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

     

International Tax-Managed Equity

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Goldman Sachs Tax-Advantaged Equity Funds

 

 

U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM

 

 

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM

 

 

U.S. TAX-MANAGED EQUITY

 

 

INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Market Review

    1  

Investment Process — Equity Dividend and Premium Funds

    3  

Portfolio Management Discussions and Performance Summaries —  Equity Dividend and Premium Funds

    4  

Investment Process — Global Tax-Managed Funds

    12  

Portfolio Management Discussions and Performance Summaries — Global Tax-Managed Funds

    13  

Index Definitions

    22  

Schedules of Investments

    23  

Financial Statements

    43  

Financial Highlights

    47  

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

    47  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

    53  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

    59  

International Tax-Managed Equity

    66  

Notes to the Financial Statements

    72  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    91  

Other Information

    93  

 

     
NOT FDIC-INSURED   May Lose Value   No Bank Guarantee


MARKET REVIEW

 

Goldman Sachs Tax-Advantaged Equity Funds

 

Market Review

During the 12 months ended December 31, 2019 (the “Reporting Period”), the performance of the U.S. and international equity markets were influenced most by U.S. and global economic data, central bank monetary policy and geopolitical events.

U.S. Equities

The U.S. equity market rallied at the start of the Reporting Period, almost completely recovering from a sell-off at the end of 2018. After four gradual interest rate hikes in 2018, the Federal Reserve (“Fed”) cut interest rates three times in 2019 in an effort to keep the U.S. economic expansion intact amid trade uncertainties. The trade war between the U.S. and China pressured macroeconomic indicators throughout the first half of the calendar year but did little to suppress a resilient consumer, which ultimately outweighed manufacturing weakness. By the fourth quarter of 2019, U.S. stock returns accelerated with an uptick of U.S. manufacturing and service sector business surveys as well as a consistently strong labor market. The U.S. added more than 200,000 jobs in November 2019, double the break-even pace of long-term job growth. These developments helped restore market confidence, while fundamentals of low core inflation, contained financial imbalance and reduced drag of a trade war fended off imminent recession risk.

The S&P 500® Index returned 31.49% during the Reporting Period overall. All 11 of its sectors posted positive absolute returns, with all 11 generating double-digit gains. Information technology, communication services and financials were the best performing sectors in the S&P 500® Index, as measured by total return, while the weakest performing sectors in the S&P 500® Index during the Reporting Period were energy, health care and materials.

Within the U.S. equity market, all capitalization segments posted double-digit positive returns, led by large-cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 1000® Index, followed closely by mid-cap stocks, as measured by the Russell Midcap® Index, and then by small-cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000® Index. From a style perspective, growth-oriented stocks significantly outpaced value-oriented stocks across the capitalization spectrum. (All as measured by the FTSE Russell indices.)

International Equities

International equity markets rebounded in 2019, recovering from weakness experienced in 2018. International equities were primarily supported by the accommodative stance of the various central banks and by investor anticipation that a trade war and Brexit negotiations would be resolved. (Brexit is the popular term for the U.K.’s path out of the European Union.) The international equity rally saw significant valuation gains despite weak corporate earnings.

In Europe, equities witnessed their best annual performance since 2009, with the STOXX® Europe 600 Index hitting a four-year high in November 2019 and then reaching a new high in late December. During September 2019, the European Central Bank (“ECB”) restarted its quantitative easing measures. The ECB’s multi-dimensional monetary stimulus package is aimed at addressing slowing Eurozone economic growth through deposit rate cuts and the reinstitution of asset purchases. In October, the European Union and the U.K. agreed to a “flextension” of the Article 50 process until January 2020 under which the U.K. would be able to leave the European Union earlier than the deadline if a withdrawal agreement was ratified by the European and British Parliaments in time. In mid-December, the Conservative party won a comfortable majority in the U.K. Parliamentary elections, clearing the way for the U.K. Prime Minister’s Brexit deal to be ratified before the Article 50 deadline expires on January 31, 2020.

Japanese equities suffered collateral damage from the stand-off between the U.S. and China, two of Japan’s largest trade partners. Japanese equities were also sensitive to weaker global industrial demand during the Reporting Period. However, the Japanese equity market was supported by a recovering national economy, stronger capital spending and resilient domestic demand. In the second quarter of 2019, Japan’s nominal Gross Domestic Product hit a record 557.8 trillion yen. In an effort to achieve more fair and reciprocal trade, the U.S. and Japan signed a limited trade deal on agriculture and digital trade in October 2019, a deal that covers about $55 billion worth of commerce between the two economies.

For the Reporting Period overall, the MSCI EAFE Index returned 22.01% in U.S. dollar terms. All 11 sectors of the MSCI EAFE Index gained, with information technology leading the way, followed by health care and industrials. Energy, communication services and real estate were the weakest performers on the basis of total return during the Reporting Period.

 

 

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MARKET REVIEW

 

From a country perspective, all equity markets in the MSCI EAFE Index posted a positive absolute return during the Reporting Period. New Zealand, Ireland and Switzerland were the strongest individual country constituents in the MSCI EAFE Index on a relative basis. Israel, Hong Kong and Finland posted positive absolute returns but most significantly lagged the MSCI EAFE Index on a relative basis during the Reporting Period.

Looking Ahead

In the months ahead, we expect less expensive stocks to outpace more expensive stocks. We also believe that stocks with good momentum are likely to outperform those with poor momentum. Our plan is to seek profitable companies with positive fundamentals, sustainable earnings and a track record of using capital to enhance shareholder value. To that end, we anticipate remaining fully invested, with long-term performance likely to be the result of stock selection rather than sector or capitalization allocations.

We stand behind our investment philosophy that sound economic investment principles, coupled with a disciplined quantitative approach, can provide potentially strong, uncorrelated returns over the long term. Our research agenda is robust, and we continue to enhance our existing models, add new proprietary forecasting signals and improve our trading execution as we seek to provide the most value to our shareholders.

 

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INVESTMENT PROCESS

 

What Differentiates the Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium and Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Funds’ Investment Process?

 

The Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund seeks to maximize income and total return. The Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund seeks to maximize total return with an emphasis on income. Their portfolios consist primarily of large-cap, dividend-paying stocks.1 By investing in these securities, and through the use of option call writing, the Funds seek to generate an attractive after-tax cash flow.

 

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A diversified portfolio:

 

 

Create a diversified large-cap equity portfolio that participates in all industries and sectors.

 

 

Emphasize higher dividend-paying stocks within each industry and sector.

Written call options:

 

 

The Funds utilize index call writing to seek to enhance their cash flow.

 

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We use proprietary quantitative techniques, including optimization tools, a risk model and a transactions cost model, in identifying a portfolio of stocks that we believe may enhance expected dividend yield while limiting deviations when compared to the S&P 500® Index or MSCI EAFE Index, as applicable.

 

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A fully invested, style-consistent portfolio.

 

 

The Funds seek attractive after-tax cash flow from qualified dividends, long-term capital gains and option call writing.

 

 

The Funds seek to enhance after-tax returns by generating distributions primarily from qualified dividends and long-term capital gains.

 

1    Dividends are not guaranteed and a company’s future ability to pay dividends may be limited.
     There is no guarantee that these objectives will be met.

 

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PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

 

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to maximize income and total return.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Quantitative Investment Strategies Team discusses the Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2019 (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 P and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns, without sales charges, of 24.62%, 23.72%, 25.06%, 25.00%, 25.07% and 25.09%, respectively. These returns compare to the 31.49% average annual total return of the Fund’s primary benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index (with dividends reinvested) (the “S&P 500® Index”), during the same period. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, the secondary benchmark, returned 8.72%.

 

      Although the Fund does not invest in fixed income securities, maximizing income is part of the Fund’s investment objective, and therefore we believe that a comparison of the Fund’s performance to that of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is useful to investors.

 

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

 

A   During the Reporting Period, security selection detracted from the Fund’s relative performance. Specifically, the Fund’s bias toward stocks with higher dividend yields had a negative impact on returns. Overall, the Fund was hurt by its holdings in the health care and consumer discretionary sectors and, to a lesser extent, in the energy and financials sectors. Investments in the real estate sector contributed most positively to relative results.

 

      The sale of call options on the S&P 500® Index detracted from the Fund’s total return during the Reporting Period. A call option is an option that gives the holder the right to buy a certain quantity of an underlying security at an agreed-upon price at any time up to an agreed-upon date.

 

Q   How did the Fund’s call writing affect its performance?

 

A   Consistent with our investment approach, we wrote index call options on a portion of the stock portfolio’s market value. When the Fund sells an index call option, it retains the premium it receives from the sale. However, if the purchaser exercises the option, the Fund is obligated to pay the purchaser the difference between the price of the index and the exercise price of the option. Although the Fund retains the premium it receives from the sale of the option, the premium may not exceed the difference in the value of the index as call options are exercised. This is what happened during the Reporting Period when the S&P 500® Index appreciated, and thus the Fund’s call writing detracted from performance.

 

      Call option writing has the potential to reduce Fund volatility. Since its inception, the realized daily volatility of the Fund has been 17.02% compared to the realized volatility of the S&P 500® Index of 18.54%. During the Reporting Period, the realized daily volatility of the Fund was 10.53% compared to the realized volatility of the S&P 500® Index of 12.47%.1

 

Q   What was the Fund’s dividend yield during the Reporting Period?

 

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While maintaining industry and sector weights consistent with the S&P 500® Index, we favor stocks with higher dividend yields. The dividend yield of the Fund’s Institutional Share class during the Reporting Period was 2.67% compared to 1.87% for the S&P 500® Index. (Dividend yield is a ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends in a year divided by its share price.) The Fund’s dividend yield served to enhance its quarterly net

 

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  1    The realized daily volatility of the Fund quoted herein is for Institutional Shares, net of fees. Based on GSAM calculations.


PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

 

income distributions. As of December 31, 2019, the Standardized 30-Day Subsidized Yield was 1.93% and the Standardized 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield was 1.91%.2

 

Q   Which individual stock holdings detracted significantly from relative performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Relative to the S&P 500® Index, the Fund was hurt by its overweight positions in oil and gas exploration company Occidental Petroleum, pharmaceutical company Pfizer and retailer Macy’s. The Fund was overweight all three stocks primarily due to their attractive dividend yields and/or risk metrics.

 

Q   Which individual stock holdings contributed most positively to the Fund’s relative results?

 

A   The Fund benefited from an underweight position versus the S&P 500® Index in Berkshire Hathaway, a conglomerate holding company. Also adding to relative returns were overweight positions in Southern Company, a gas and electric utility holding company, and Lockheed Martin, an aerospace and defense company. The Fund was underweight Berkshire Hathaway largely because of its unattractive dividend yield and/or risk metrics. The overweights in Southern Company and Lockheed Martin were driven by their attractive dividend yields and/or risk metrics.

 

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

 

A   During the Reporting Period, we used equity index futures, on an opportunistic basis, to equitize the Fund’s excess cash holdings. In other words, we put the Fund’s excess cash holdings to work by using them as collateral for the purchase of equity index futures. Equity index futures did not have a significant impact on Fund performance during the Reporting Period. Consistent with our investment approach, we also wrote equity index options on a portion of the portfolio’s market value in an effort to generate premiums. Equity index options had a negative impact on performance during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   What changes or enhancements did you make to your quantitative model during the Reporting Period?

 

A   We made no changes to our quantitative model during the Reporting Period.

 

  2    The Standardized 30-Day Subsidized Yield and Standardized 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield of the Fund quoted herein is for Institutional Shares, net of fees. Based on GSAM calculations.

 

 

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FUND BASICS

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

as of December 31, 2019

 

 

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 12/31/191
     Holding   % of Net Assets      Line of Business
  Microsoft Corp.     5.0    Software & Services
  Apple, Inc.     4.7    Technology Hardware & Equipment
  Amazon.com, Inc.     2.9    Retailing
  Exxon Mobil Corp.     1.9    Energy
  JPMorgan Chase & Co.     1.8    Banks
  Facebook, Inc. Class A     1.8    Media & Entertainment
  AT&T, Inc.     1.7    Telecommunication Services
  Johnson & Johnson     1.6    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
  Pfizer, Inc.     1.6    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
    Home Depot, Inc. (The)     1.5    Retailing

 

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

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATIONS2
As of December 31, 2019

 

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

 

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

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on January 1, 2010 in Institutional Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s primary and secondary benchmarks, the S&P 500® Index and the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, respectively, 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.

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund’s 10 Year Performance

Performance of a $1,000,000 Investment, with distributions reinvested, from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2019.

 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Five Years        Ten Years      Since Inception

Class A

           

Excluding sales charges

     24.62%        8.98%        10.91%     

Including sales charges

     17.74%        7.76%        10.29%     

 

Class C

           

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     23.72%        8.16%        10.09%     

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     22.43%        8.16%        10.09%     

 

Institutional

     25.06%        9.41%        11.35%     

 

Investor (Commenced August 31, 2010)

     25.00%        9.25%        N/A      12.24%

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     25.07%        N/A        N/A      9.43%

 

Class R6 (Commenced April 30, 2018)

     25.09%        N/A        N/A      11.01%

 

 

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

 

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PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

 

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to maximize total return with an emphasis on income.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Quantitative Investment Strategies Team discusses the Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2019 (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 P and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns, without sales charges, of 14.42%, 13.54%, 14.82%, 14.71%, 14.83% and 14.85%, respectively. These returns compare to the 22.01% average annual total return of the Fund’s primary benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (“MSCI EAFE Index”). The Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (Gross, USD, Unhedged), the secondary benchmark, returned 8.22%.

 

      Although the Fund does not invest in fixed income securities, maximizing income is part of the Fund’s investment objective, and therefore we believe that a comparison of the Fund’s performance to that of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index is useful to investors.

 

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

 

A   The Fund was hurt by security selection during the Reporting Period, as the Fund’s bias toward stocks with higher dividend yields detracted from performance. Investments in the financials sector diminished relative returns the most, followed at a distance by holdings in the communication services, utilities and energy sectors. The Fund benefited from selection in the materials, industrials and consumer staples sectors.

 

      The sale of call options on the MSCI EAFE Index detracted from the Fund’s total return during the Reporting Period. A call option is an option that gives the holder the right to buy a certain quantity of an underlying security at an agreed-upon price at any time up to an agreed-upon date.

 

Q   How did the Fund’s call writing affect its performance?

 

A   Consistent with our investment approach, we wrote index call options on a portion of the stock portfolio’s market value. When the Fund sells an index call option, it retains the premium it receives from the sale. However, if the purchaser exercises the option, the Fund is obligated to pay the purchaser the difference between the price of the index and the exercise price of the option. While the Fund retains the premium it receives from the sale of the option, the premium may not exceed the difference in the value of the index as call options are exercised. This is what happened during the Reporting Period when the MSCI EAFE Index appreciated, and thus the Fund’s call writing detracted from performance.

 

      Call option writing has the potential to reduce Fund volatility. Since its inception, the realized daily volatility of the Fund has been 17.80% compared to the realized volatility of the MSCI EAFE Index of 18.55%. During the Reporting Period, the realized daily volatility of the Fund was 8.74% compared to the realized volatility of the MSCI EAFE Index of 8.94%.1

 

Q   What was the Fund’s dividend yield during the Reporting Period?

 

A   While maintaining industry and sector weights consistent with the MSCI EAFE Index, we favor stocks with higher dividend yields. The dividend yield of the Fund’s Institutional Share class during the Reporting Period was 4.62% compared to 3.28% for the MSCI EAFE Index. (Dividend yield is a ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends in a year divided by its share price.) The Fund’s dividend yield served to enhance its quarterly net income distributions. As of December 31, 2019, the

 

  1The   realized daily volatility of the Fund quoted herein is for Institutional Shares, net of fees. Based on GSAM calculations.

 

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Standardized 30-Day Subsidized Yield was 3.28% and the Standardized 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield was 3.15%.2

 

Q   Which individual stock holdings detracted significantly from relative performance?

 

A   Compared to the MSCI EAFE Index, the Fund was hurt by overweight positions relative to the MSCI EAFE Index in Nordic-Baltic banking group Swedbank, British investment bank HSBC Holdings and Australian retail bank Bank of Queensland. It was overweight all three stocks primarily because of their attractive dividend yield and/or risk metrics.

 

Q   Which individual stock holdings contributed most positively to the Fund’s relative results during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, the Fund was helped by an overweight position compared to the Index in U.K. housebuilding company Persimmon. Overweight positions in French-Italian STMicroelectronics and Japan-based Tokyo Electron — both electronics and semiconductor manufacturers — also contributed positively to relative performance. We chose to overweight all three stocks largely because of their attractive dividend yields and/or risk metrics.

 

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

 

A   During the Reporting Period, we used equity index futures, on an opportunistic basis, to equitize the Fund’s excess cash holdings. In other words, we put the Fund’s excess cash holdings to work by using them as collateral for the purchase of equity index futures. Equity index futures did not have a significant impact on Fund performance during the Reporting Period. Consistent with our investment approach, we also wrote equity index options on a portion of the portfolio’s market value in an effort to generate premiums. Equity index options had a negative impact on performance during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   What changes or enhancements did you make to your quantitative model during the Reporting Period?

 

A   We made no changes to our quantitative model during the Reporting Period.

 

 

  2The   Standardized 30-Day Subsidized Yield and Standardized 30-Day Unsubsidized Yield of the Fund quoted herein is for Institutional Shares, net of fees. Based on GSAM calculations.

 

 

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FUND BASICS

 

International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund

as of December 31, 2019

 

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 12/31/191     
     Company   % of Net Assets        Line of Business      Country
  HSBC Holdings plc     2.7      Banks      United Kingdom
  Nestle SA (Registered)     2.5      Food, Beverage & Tobacco      Switzerland
  Roche Holding AG     1.8      Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology
& Life Sciences
     Switzerland
  Novartis AG (Registered)     1.6      Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology
& Life Sciences
     Switzerland
  National Australia Bank Ltd.     1.6      Banks      Australia
  Daimler AG (Registered)     1.5      Automobiles & Components      Germany
  LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE     1.5      Consumer Durables & Apparel      France
  GlaxoSmithKline plc ADR     1.4      Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology
& Life Sciences
     United Kingdom
  Royal Dutch Shell plc Class A     1.4      Energy      Netherlands
    Unilever NV     1.3      Household & Personal Products      United Kingdom

 

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

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATIONS2
As of December 31, 2019

 

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

 

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

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on January 1, 2010 in Institutional Shares. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s primary and secondary benchmarks, the MSCI EAFE Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) and the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (Gross, USD, Unhedged), respectively, 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.

 

International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund’s 10 Year Performance

Performance of a $1,000,000 Investment, with distributions reinvested, from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2019.

 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Five Years        Ten Years      Since Inception

Class A

           

Excluding sales charges

     14.42%        3.23%        3.30%     

Including sales charges

     8.15%        2.06%        2.72%     

 

Class C

           

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     13.54%        2.41%        2.52%     

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     12.52%        2.41%        2.52%     

 

Institutional

     14.82%        3.61%        3.72%     

 

Investor (Commenced August 31, 2010)

     14.71%        3.46%        N/A      4.64%

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     14.83%        N/A        N/A      -0.97%

 

Class R6 (Commenced April 30, 2018)

     14.85%        N/A        N/A      -0.22%

 

 

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

 

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INVESTMENT PROCESS

 

What Differentiates the Goldman Sachs Global Tax-Management Investment Process?

 

In managing money for many of the world’s wealthiest taxable investors, Goldman Sachs often constructs a diversified investment portfolio around a tax-managed core. With the Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund and Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund, investors can access Goldman Sachs’ tax-smart investment expertise while capitalizing on this same strategic approach to portfolio construction.

 

Goldman Sachs Global Tax-Management Investment Process

The Goldman Sachs Global Tax-Management investment process is a disciplined quantitative approach that has been consistently applied since 1989. With the Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund and the Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund, the investment process is enhanced with an additional layer that seeks to maximize after-tax returns.

 

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Comprehensive

 

Extensive

 

Rigorous

 

Fundamental

 

Objective

 

Insightful

 

Advantage: Daily analysis of approximately 3,000 U.S. and international equity securities using a proprietary model.

 

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Benchmark driven

 

Sector and size neutral

 

Tax optimized

Tax optimization is an additional layer that is built into the existing investment process — a distinct advantage. While other managers may simply seek to minimize taxable distributions through a low turnover strategy, this extension of the investment process seeks to maximize after-tax returns — the true objective of every taxable investor.

Advantage: Value added through stock selection — not market timing, industry rotation or style bias.

 

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A fully invested, style-consistent portfolio

 

Broad access to the total U.S. and international equity markets

 

A consistent goal of seeking to maximize after-tax risk-adjusted returns

 

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U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term after-tax growth of capital through tax-sensitive participation in a broadly diversified portfolio of U.S. equity securities.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Quantitative Investment Strategies Team discusses the Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2019 (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, Service, Investor, Class P and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns, without sales charges, of 25.48%, 24.54%, 25.90%, 25.31%, 25.82%, 25.94% and 25.96%, respectively. This compares to the 31.02% average annual total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index (the “Index”), over the same time period.

 

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

 

A   The Fund uses a quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally based stock selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund’s investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including Fundamental Mispricings, High Quality Business Models, Sentiment Analysis and Market Themes & Trends.

 

      During the Reporting Period, the Fund underperformed the Index, with all four of our quantitative model’s investment themes detracting from performance. Stock selection driven by these investment themes hurt relative returns.

 

Q   What impact did the Fund’s investment themes have on performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   In keeping with our investment approach, we use our quantitative model and four investment themes to take a long-term view of market patterns and look for inefficiencies, selecting stocks for the Fund and overweighting or underweighting the ones chosen by the model. Over time and by design, the performance of any one of the model’s investment themes tends to have a low correlation with the model’s other themes, demonstrating the diversification benefit of the Fund’s theme-driven quantitative model. The variance in performance supports our research indicating that the diversification provided by our different investment themes is a significant investment advantage over the long term, even though the Fund may experience underperformance in the short term. Of course, diversification does not protect an investor from market risk nor does it ensure a profit.

 

     During the Reporting Period, all four of our investment themes detracted from the Fund’s relative returns. High Quality Business Models and Sentiment Analysis were our worst performing themes. High Quality Business Models seeks to identify companies that are generating high quality revenues with sustainable business models and aligned management incentives. Sentiment Analysis seeks to identify stocks experiencing improvements in their overall market sentiment. In addition, Fundamental Mispricings and Market Themes & Trends detracted from performance, albeit to a lesser extent. Fundamental Mispricings seeks to identify high quality businesses trading at a fair price, which we believe may lead to strong performance over the long run. Market Themes & Trends seeks to identify companies positively positioned to benefit from themes and trends in the market and macroeconomic environment.

 

Q   How did the Fund’s sector and industry allocations affect relative performance?

 

A   In constructing the Fund’s portfolio, we focus on picking stocks rather than on making sector or industry bets. Consequently, the Fund tends to be similar to the Index in terms of its sector and industry allocations and style. Changes in its sector or industry weights generally do not have a meaningful impact on relative performance.

 

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Q   How successful was your stock selection during the Reporting Period?

 

A   The Fund seeks to provide investors with a tax-efficient means for maintaining broadly diversified exposure to the entire U.S. equity market, ranging from large- to small-cap stocks. During the Reporting Period, certain individual stock positions, led by holdings in the health care, industrials, financials and utilities sectors, detracted from relative performance. On the positive side, the Fund benefited from its investments in the real estate and communication services sectors.

 

Q   Which individual stock holdings detracted significantly from relative performance?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, the Fund was hurt by overweight positions compared to the Index in biotechnology firm Biogen, integrated power company NRG Energy and industrial corporation Alcoa. We adopted the overweight in Biogen as a result of our Sentiment Analysis, Fundamental Mispricings and High Quality Business Models investment themes. The overweight in NRG Energy was driven by our High Quality Business Models, Sentiment Analysis and Fundamental Mispricings investment themes. The Fund was overweight Alcoa mostly because of our Sentiment Analysis and Fundamental Mispricings investment themes.

 

Q   Which individual stock holdings contributed most positively to the Fund’s relative results during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Relative to the Index, the Fund benefited from overweight positions in semiconductor manufacturer Applied Materials, information technology giant Apple and fast casual restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill. The Fund’s overweight in Applied Materials was primarily because of our Sentiment Analysis and High Quality Business Models investment themes. Our High Quality Business Models and Sentiment Analysis investment themes led to the Fund’s overweights in Apple and Chipotle Mexican Grill.

 

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

 

A   During the Reporting Period, we did not use derivatives as part of an active management strategy to add value to the Fund’s results. However, we used equity index futures, on an opportunistic basis, to equitize the Fund’s excess cash holdings. In other words, we put the Fund’s excess cash holdings to work by using them as collateral for the purchase of equity index futures. Equity index futures did not have a significant impact on Fund performance during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   What changes or enhancements did you make to your quantitative model during the Reporting Period?

 

A   We continuously look for ways to improve our investment process. During the Reporting Period, we made numerous enhancements to our models.

 

      Within our Sentiment Analysis investment theme, we added a suite of signals that utilizes data from the short selling market as an indicator of the market sentiment surrounding individual names.

 

      Within our Market Themes & Trends investment theme, we added a signal that examines the cross-holdings of pooled vehicles to identify thematic trends in the market. We also added a signal that examines internet linkages between companies to identify thematic trends. Additionally, we introduced a signal that helps us find connections between companies based upon import and export data.

 

      Within our Fundamental Mispricings investment theme, we added a signal that we believe to be predictive of industry rotations.

 

      Within our High-Quality Business Models investment theme, we added a metric that identifies companies with longer executive management tenure, as we believe this is indicative of sustainable, high quality business models. We also began to leverage data from a large web search engine provider to help quantify changes in consumer attention. We introduced a signal that uses import and export data to help quantify demand growth for a company’s products, complementing our suite of consumer-demand signals. In addition, we added a signal focused on health care companies that helps us measure the value of a pharmaceutical company’s drug pipeline.

 

Q   How was the Fund positioned relative to the Index at the end of the Reporting Period?

 

A   As mentioned previously, we focus on picking stocks rather than on making industry or sector bets. The Fund is similar to the Index in terms of its sector allocation and style. That said, at the end of the Reporting Period, the Fund was overweight relative to the Index in the health care, financials, real estate and consumer discretionary sectors. It was underweight compared to the Index in the consumer staples, communications services, information technology and energy sectors. The Fund was relatively neutral versus the Index in the utilities, industrials and materials sectors at the end of the Reporting Period.

 

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U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund

as of December 31, 2019

 

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 12/31/191
     Holding   % of Net Assets      Line of Business
  Apple, Inc.     4.9    Technology Hardware & Equipment
  Microsoft Corp.     2.9      Software & Services
  Facebook, Inc. Class A     2.5      Media & Entertainment
  Amazon.com, Inc.     2.4      Retailing
  AbbVie, Inc.     1.6      Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
  Alphabet, Inc. Class A     1.5      Media & Entertainment
  Anthem, Inc.     1.4      Health Care Equipment & Services
  Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)     1.3      Materials
  Alphabet, Inc. Class C     1.2      Media & Entertainment
    PayPal Holdings, Inc.     1.2      Software & Services

 

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

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATIONS2
As of December 31, 2019

 

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2    The Fund is actively managed and, as such, its composition may differ over time. Consequently, the Fund’s overall sector allocations may differ from percentages contained in the graph above. The graph categorizes investments using Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”); however, the sector classifications used by the portfolio management team may differ from GICS. The percentage shown for each investment category reflects the value of investments in that category as a percentage of market value (excluding investments in the securities lending reinvestment vehicle, if any). Investments in the securities lending reinvestment vehicle represented 0.1% of the Fund’s net assets at December 31, 2019.

 

 

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

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on January 1, 2010 in Class A Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index, 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.

 

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund’s 10 Year Performance

Performance of a $1,000,000 Investment, with distributions reinvested, from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2019.

 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Five Years        Ten Years      Since Inception

Class A

           

Excluding sales charges

     25.48%        8.49%        12.27%     

Including sales charges

     18.57%        7.27%        11.64%     

 

Class C

           

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     24.54%        7.67%        11.43%     

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     23.54%        7.67%        11.43%     

 

Institutional

     25.90%        8.91%        12.73%     

 

Service

     25.31%        8.37%        12.15%     

 

Investor (Commenced August 31, 2010)

     25.82%        8.76%        N/A      14.38%

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     25.94%        N/A        N/A      7.17%

 

Class R6 (Commenced April 30, 2018)

     25.96%        N/A        N/A      8.69%

 

 

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

 

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International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

 

Investment Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term after-tax growth of capital through tax-sensitive participation in a broadly diversified portfolio of international equity securities.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Below, the Goldman Sachs Quantitative Investment Strategies Team discusses the Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund’s (the “Fund”) performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2019 (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 P and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns, without sales charges, of 18.66%, 17.74%, 19.01%, 18.90%, 19.02% and 19.05%, respectively. This compares to the 22.01% average annual total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (the “Index”), during the same time period.

 

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

 

A   The Fund uses a quantitative style of management, in combination with a qualitative overlay, that emphasizes fundamentally based stock selection, careful portfolio construction and efficient implementation. The Fund’s investments are selected using fundamental research and a variety of quantitative techniques based on certain investment themes, including Fundamental Mispricings, High Quality Business Models, Sentiment Analysis and Market Themes & Trends.

 

      During the Reporting Period, the Fund underperformed the Index, with three of our quantitative model’s four investment themes detracting from performance. Stock selection driven by our investment themes hurt relative returns.

 

Q   What impact did the Fund’s investment themes have on performance during the Reporting Period?

 

A   In keeping with our investment approach, we use our quantitative model and four investment themes to take a long-term view of market patterns and look for inefficiencies, selecting stocks for the Fund and overweighting or underweighting the ones chosen by the model. Over time and by design, the performance of any one of the model’s investment themes tends to have a low correlation with the model’s other themes, demonstrating the diversification benefit of the Fund’s theme-driven quantitative model. The variance in performance supports our research indicating that the diversification provided by our different investment themes is a significant investment advantage over the long term, even though the Fund may experience underperformance in the short term. Of course, diversification does not protect an investor from market risk nor does it ensure a profit.

 

      During the Reporting Period, three of our investment themes — Fundamental Mispricings, Market Themes & Trends and High Quality Business Models — detracted from the Fund’s relative returns. Fundamental Mispricings seeks to identify high quality businesses trading at a fair price, which we believe may lead to strong performance over the long run. Market Themes & Trends seeks to identify companies positively positioned to benefit from themes and trends in the market and macroeconomic environment. High Quality Business Models seeks to identify companies that are generating high quality revenues with sustainable business models and aligned management incentives.

 

      Our Sentiment Analysis investment theme had a positive impact on relative performance during the Reporting Period. Sentiment Analysis seeks to identify stocks experiencing improvements in their overall market sentiment.

 

Q   How did the Fund’s sector and industry allocations affect relative performance?

 

A   In constructing the Fund’s portfolio, we focus on picking stocks rather than on making sector or industry bets. The Fund tends to be similar to the Index in terms of its sector and industry allocations and style. Changes in its sector or industry weights generally do not have a meaningful impact on relative performance.

 

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Q   How successful was your stock selection during the Reporting Period?

 

A   The Fund seeks to provide investors with a tax-efficient means for maintaining broadly diversified exposure to the entire EAFE equity market. During the Reporting Period, certain individual stock positions detracted from relative returns, including investments in the communication services, industrials and health care sectors. The Fund benefited most from its holdings in the information technology and consumer discretionary sectors.

 

Q   Which individual stock holdings detracted significantly from relative performance?

 

A   During the Reporting Period, the Fund was hurt by its underweight positions versus the Index in Netherlands-based ASML Holding, which supplies photolithographic equipment for the semiconductor industry, and U.K.-based British American Tobacco, a tobacco company. An overweight in Spanish telecommunications company Telefonica also detracted from relative returns. We decided to underweight ASML Holding largely because of our Fundamental Mispricings investment theme. Our Market Themes & Trends investment theme led to the underweight in British American Tobacco. The Fund was overweight Telefonica primarily due to our Fundamental Mispricings and High Quality Business Models investment themes.

 

Q   Which individual stock holdings contributed most positively to the Fund’s relative results during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Compared to the Index, the Fund was helped most by its overweights in BE Semiconductor Industries, a Dutch manufacturer of semiconductor equipment; Magellan Financial Group, an Australian fund management company; and adidas, a German sportswear manufacturer. The overweight in BE Semiconductor Industries was based on our Market Themes & Trends and Fundamental Mispricings investment themes. We adopted the overweights in Magellan Financial Group and adidas mainly because of our Market Themes & Trends and High Quality Business Models investment themes.

 

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

 

A   During the Reporting Period, we did not use derivatives as part of an active management strategy to add value to the Fund’s results. However, we used equity index futures, on an opportunistic basis, to equitize the Fund’s excess cash holdings. In other words, we put the Fund’s excess cash holdings to work by using them as collateral for the purchase of equity index futures. Equity index futures did not have a significant impact on Fund performance during the Reporting Period.

 

Q   What changes or enhancements did you make to your quantitative model during the Reporting Period?

 

A   We continuously look for ways to improve our investment process. During the Reporting Period, we made numerous enhancements to our models.

 

      Within our Sentiment Analysis investment theme, we added a suite of signals that utilizes data from the short selling market as an indicator of the market sentiment surrounding individual names. In the Japan region, we added a signal that uses natural language processing and machine learning techniques to help capture sell-side research analyst sentiment in Japanese language reports. Additionally, we added a contrarian signal in the European and U.K. investment regions that uses market microstructure data to help predict short-term stock reversals.

 

      Within our Market Themes & Trends investment theme, we added a signal that examines the cross-holdings of pooled vehicles to identify thematic trends in the market. We also added a signal that examines internet linkages between companies to identify thematic trends.

 

      Within our Fundamental Mispricings investment theme, we added a signal that we believe to be predictive of industry rotations.

 

      Within our High-Quality Business Models investment theme, we added a metric that identifies companies with longer executive management tenure, as we believe this is indicative of sustainable, high quality, business models.

 

Q   How was the Fund positioned relative to the Index at the end of the Reporting Period?

 

A   As mentioned previously, we focus on picking stocks rather than on making industry or sector bets. The Fund is similar to the Index in terms of its sector allocation and style. That said, at the end of the Reporting Period, the Fund was overweight the health care, industrials, materials and information technology sectors relative to the Index. It was underweight the communication services, utilities, energy, consumer staples and real estate sectors. The Fund was relatively neutrally weighted to the Index in the financials and consumer discretionary sectors at the end of the Reporting Period.

 

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PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

      At the end of the Reporting Period, the Fund was overweight compared to the Index in the Netherlands and Japan. Relative to the Index, it was underweight the U.K. and France. The Fund was rather neutrally weighted relative to the Index in Italy, Singapore, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Israel, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Australia, Switzerland, New Zealand, Belgium, Austria, Finland, Hong Kong and Portugal at the end of the Reporting Period.

 

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International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

as of December 31, 2019

 

 

  TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 12/31/191
     Holding   % of Net Assets      Line of Business
  Roche Holding AG     2.2    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
  Novartis AG (Registered)     2.0    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
  AIA Group Ltd.     1.5    Insurance
  Novo Nordisk A/S Class B     1.3    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
  Schneider Electric SE     1.2    Capital Goods
  Air Liquide SA     1.2    Materials
  BHP Group Ltd.     1.2    Materials
  Sony Corp.     1.2    Consumer Durables & Apparel
  BNP Paribas SA     1.2    Banks
    Diageo plc     1.2    Food, Beverage & Tobacco

 

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

 

FUND VS. BENCHMARK SECTOR ALLOCATIONS2
As of December 31, 2019

 

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

 

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

 

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Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value as of December 31, 2019, of a $1,000,000 investment made on January 1, 2010 in Institutional Shares at NAV. For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (Net, USD, Unhedged), 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.

 

International Tax-Managed Equity Fund’s 10 Year Performance

Performance of a $1,000,000 Investment, with distributions reinvested, from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2019.

 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Five Years        Ten Years      Since Inception

Class A

           

Excluding sales charges

     18.66%        5.89%        5.41%     

Including sales charges

     12.13%        4.70%        4.81%     

 

Class C

           

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     17.74%        5.11%        4.62%     

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     16.73%        5.11%        4.62%     

 

Institutional

     19.01%        6.31%        5.83%     

 

Investor (Commenced August 31, 2010)

     18.90%        6.13%        N/A      7.00%

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     19.02%        N/A        N/A      -1.48%

 

Class R6 (Commenced April 30, 2018)

     19.05%        N/A        N/A      -0.76%

 

 

*   These returns assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV and reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.50% for Class A and the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class C Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). Because Institutional, Investor, Class P and Class R6 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

Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 1000® Index is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index and includes approximately 1000 of the largest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell 1000® Index represents approximately 92% of the U.S. market. The Russell 1000® Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the large-cap segment and is completely reconstituted annually to ensure new and growing equities are reflected.

Russell Midcap® Index measures the performance of the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell Midcap® Index is a subset of the Russell 1000® Index. The Russell Midcap® Index includes approximately 800 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell Midcap® Index represents approximately 31% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 1000® Index companies. The Russell Midcap® Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the mid-cap segment. The Russell Midcap® Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true mid-cap opportunity set.

Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 2000® Index is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. The Russell 2000® Index includes approximately 2000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell 2000® Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased small-cap barometer and is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small-cap opportunity set.

STOXX® Europe 600 Index derived from the STOXX® Europe Total Market Index and is a subset of the STOXX® Global 1800 Index. With a fixed number of 600 components, the STOXX® Europe 600 Index represents large, mid and small capitalization companies across 17 countries of the European region.

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged composite index of 500 common stock prices. The Index figures do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index represents an unmanaged diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasuries, investment-grade corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The Index figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

The MSCI EAFE Index (net, USD, unhedged) is an unmanaged market capitalization weighted composite of securities in 21 developed markets. The Index figures do not include any deduction for fees or expenses.

The Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (gross, USD, unhedged) represents an unmanaged diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasuries, investment-grade corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The Index figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

The Russell 3000® Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market. Index figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – 99.7%  
Automobiles & Components – 1.0%  
  2,354,000     Ford Motor Co.   $ 21,892,200  
  193,798     General Motors Co.     7,093,007  
   

 

 

 
      28,985,207  

 

 

 
Banks – 6.2%  
  355,765     Bank of America Corp.     12,530,043  
  157,900     Citigroup, Inc.     12,614,631  
  68,000     FNB Corp.     863,600  
  765,400     Huntington Bancshares, Inc.     11,542,232  
  397,129     JPMorgan Chase & Co.(a)(b)     55,359,783  
  731,999     New York Community Bancorp, Inc.(b)     8,798,628  
  588,200     PacWest Bancorp     22,510,414  
  1,173,599     People’s United Financial, Inc.(b)     19,833,823  
  131,700     TFS Financial Corp.     2,591,856  
  344,200     Umpqua Holdings Corp.     6,092,340  
  632,098     Wells Fargo & Co.     34,006,872  
   

 

 

 
      186,744,222  

 

 

 
Capital Goods – 6.2%  
  108,799     3M Co.     19,194,319  
  71,500     Boeing Co. (The)     23,291,840  
  110,000     Caterpillar, Inc.     16,244,800  
  49,900     Cummins, Inc.     8,930,104  
  187,297     Eaton Corp. plc     17,740,772  
  104,596     Emerson Electric Co.     7,976,491  
  193,898     Fastenal Co.     7,164,531  
  96,000     Honeywell International, Inc.     16,992,000  
  61,200     Illinois Tool Works, Inc.     10,993,356  
  147,300     Johnson Controls International plc     5,996,583  
  35,400     L3Harris Technologies, Inc.     7,004,598  
  54,234     Lockheed Martin Corp.     21,117,635  
  10,100     MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Class A     792,547  
  15,700     Trinity Industries, Inc.     347,755  
  100,201     United Technologies Corp.     15,006,102  
  42,699     Watsco, Inc.     7,692,225  
   

 

 

 
      186,485,658  

 

 

 
Commercial & Professional Services – 0.5%  
  269,499     KAR Auction Services, Inc.     5,872,383  
  502,000     Nielsen Holdings plc     10,190,600  
   

 

 

 
      16,062,983  

 

 

 
Consumer Durables & Apparel – 0.7%  
  57,003     Kontoor Brands, Inc.     2,393,556  
  170,399     Newell Brands, Inc.     3,275,069  
  41,500     NIKE, Inc. Class B     4,204,365  
  310,200     Tapestry, Inc.     8,366,094  
  33,602     VF Corp.     3,348,775  
   

 

 

 
      21,587,859  

 

 

 
Consumer Services – 2.9%  
  196,300     Carnival Corp.     9,977,929  
  56,700     Darden Restaurants, Inc.     6,180,867  
  286,802     Extended Stay America, Inc.     4,261,878  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Consumer Services – (continued)  
  260,347     International Game Technology plc   3,897,394  
  182,303     Las Vegas Sands Corp.     12,586,199  
  120,201     McDonald’s Corp.     23,752,920  
  209,700     Six Flags Entertainment Corp.     9,459,567  
  94,000     Starbucks Corp.     8,264,480  
  6,301     Vail Resorts, Inc.     1,511,169  
  139,700     Wyndham Destinations, Inc.     7,221,093  
   

 

 

 
      87,113,496  

 

 

 
Diversified Financials – 4.1%  
  62,700     American Express Co.     7,805,523  
  120,239     Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B*     27,234,134  
  28,700     BlackRock, Inc.     14,427,490  
  1,400     Eaton Vance Corp.     65,366  
  1,314,204     Invesco Ltd.     23,629,388  
  528,000     Janus Henderson Group plc     12,909,600  
  145,400     Legg Mason, Inc.     5,221,314  
  147,300     Morgan Stanley     7,529,976  
  388,902     Navient Corp.     5,320,179  
  52,400     Santander Consumer USA Holdings, Inc.     1,224,588  
  117,200     T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.     14,279,648  
  164,700     Virtu Financial, Inc. Class A(c)     2,633,553  
   

 

 

 
      122,280,759  

 

 

 
Energy – 5.4%  
  344,698     Chevron Corp.     41,539,556  
  807,103     Exxon Mobil Corp.(b)     56,319,648  
  734,400     Kinder Morgan, Inc.     15,547,248  
  52,301     Marathon Petroleum Corp.     3,151,135  
  2,600     Murphy Oil Corp.     69,680  
  222,400     ONEOK, Inc.     16,829,008  
  45,600     Phillips 66     5,080,296  
  385,000     Schlumberger Ltd.     15,477,000  
  78,200     Valero Energy Corp.     7,323,430  
   

 

 

 
      161,337,001  

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing – 1.3%  
  106,800     Sysco Corp.     9,135,672  
  107,600     Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.     6,344,096  
  202,041     Walmart, Inc.     24,010,552  
   

 

 

 
      39,490,320  

 

 

 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco – 4.1%  
  284,659     Altria Group, Inc.     14,207,331  
  568,300     Coca-Cola Co. (The)(a)     31,455,405  
  500     Coca-Cola European Partners plc     25,440  
  101,900     Flowers Foods, Inc.     2,215,306  
  378,602     General Mills, Inc.     20,277,923  
  291,200     Kraft Heinz Co. (The)     9,356,256  
  216,206     PepsiCo, Inc.     29,548,874  
  180,402     Philip Morris International, Inc.     15,350,406  
   

 

 

 
      122,436,941  

 

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Health Care Equipment & Services – 5.4%  
  417,342     Abbott Laboratories   $ 36,250,326  
  26,787     Anthem, Inc.     8,090,478  
  39,700     Becton Dickinson and Co.     10,797,209  
  173,500     Cardinal Health, Inc.     8,775,630  
  171,478     CVS Health Corp.     12,739,101  
  8,200     Encompass Health Corp.     568,014  
  244,053     Medtronic plc     27,687,813  
  9,900     STERIS plc     1,508,958  
  79,700     Stryker Corp.     16,732,218  
  134,271     UnitedHealth Group, Inc.(a)     39,472,988  
   

 

 

 
      162,622,735  

 

 

 
Household & Personal Products – 1.7%  
  75,398     Kimberly-Clark Corp.     10,370,995  
  335,798     Procter & Gamble Co. (The)(a)     41,941,170  
   

 

 

 
      52,312,165  

 

 

 
Insurance – 1.9%  
  44,798     Arthur J Gallagher & Co.     4,266,114  
  84,600     Fidelity National Financial, Inc.     3,836,610  
  31,400     First American Financial Corp.     1,831,248  
  196,999     Mercury General Corp.     9,599,761  
  176,801     MetLife, Inc.     9,011,547  
  384,106     Old Republic International Corp.     8,592,451  
  98,199     Principal Financial Group, Inc.     5,400,945  
  151,400     Prudential Financial, Inc.     14,192,236  
   

 

 

 
      56,730,912  

 

 

 
Materials – 2.8%  
  39,200     Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.     9,211,608  
  526,300     Amcor plc     5,705,092  
  53,800     Chemours Co. (The)     973,242  
  61,901     Domtar Corp.     2,367,094  
  317,249     Dow, Inc.     17,363,038  
  195,899     International Paper Co.     9,021,149  
  48,700     Linde plc     10,368,230  
  152,099     LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A     14,370,314  
  89,500     Newmont Goldcorp Corp.     3,888,775  
  43,100     Olin Corp.     743,475  
  700     Royal Gold, Inc.     85,575  
  132,500     Southern Copper Corp.     5,628,600  
  111,400     WestRock Co.     4,780,174  
   

 

 

 
      84,506,366  

 

 

 
Media & Entertainment – 6.6%  
  23,729     Alphabet, Inc. Class A*     31,782,385  
  27,756     Alphabet, Inc. Class C*(a)     37,110,327  
  63,797     Cinemark Holdings, Inc.     2,159,529  
  473,913     Comcast Corp. Class A     21,311,868  
  265,441     Facebook, Inc. Class A*(a)     54,481,765  
  436,701     Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)     10,087,793  
  45,290     Netflix, Inc.*     14,654,485  
  800     Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Class A     93,800  
  189,300     Walt Disney Co. (The)     27,378,459  
   

 

 

 
      199,060,411  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences – 7.7%  
  320,186     AbbVie, Inc.(a)(b)   28,349,268  
  84,502     Amgen, Inc.     20,370,897  
  203,401     Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.(a)     13,056,310  
  8,800     Bruker Corp.     448,536  
  89,915     Eli Lilly & Co.     11,817,529  
  2,000     Exact Sciences Corp.*     184,960  
  265,899     Gilead Sciences, Inc.     17,278,117  
  16,800     Illumina, Inc.*     5,573,232  
  332,803     Johnson & Johnson     48,545,974  
  347,753     Merck & Co., Inc.     31,628,135  
  1,215,099     Pfizer, Inc.     47,607,579  
  16,700     Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.     5,425,329  
   

 

 

 
      230,285,866  

 

 

 
Real Estate Investment Trusts – 2.7%  
  87,001     American Tower Corp.     19,994,570  
  103,900     Crown Castle International Corp.     14,769,385  
  18,100     Equinix, Inc.     10,564,970  
  64,000     Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.     4,504,960  
  110,500     Invitation Homes, Inc.     3,311,685  
  124,662     Prologis, Inc.     11,112,371  
  45,700     SBA Communications Corp.     11,013,243  
  38,900     Sun Communities, Inc.     5,838,890  
   

 

 

 
      81,110,074  

 

 

 
Retailing – 5.1%  
  47,722     Amazon.com, Inc.*(a)     88,182,620  
  14,200     Etsy, Inc.*     629,060  
  7,700     Foot Locker, Inc.     300,223  
  203,176     Home Depot, Inc. (The)     44,369,575  
  175,800     Kohl’s Corp.     8,957,010  
  76,400     Lowe’s Cos., Inc.     9,149,664  
  20,500     Penske Automotive Group, Inc.     1,029,510  
   

 

 

 
      152,617,662  

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 4.5%  
  118,200     Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*     5,420,652  
  83,790     Broadcom, Inc.     26,479,316  
  16,000     Cypress Semiconductor Corp.     373,280  
  436,401     Intel Corp.     26,118,600  
  24,200     Lam Research Corp.     7,076,080  
  204,901     Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.     12,603,461  
  55,124     NVIDIA Corp.     12,970,677  
  150,097     QUALCOMM, Inc.     13,243,058  
  235,450     Texas Instruments, Inc.(a)     30,205,880  
   

 

 

 
      134,491,004  

 

 

 
Software & Services – 13.0%  
  102,500     Accenture plc Class A     21,583,425  
  45,600     Adobe, Inc.*     15,039,336  
  11,100     Alteryx, Inc. Class A*     1,110,777  
  17,400     Atlassian Corp. plc Class A*     2,093,916  
  28,700     Autodesk, Inc.*     5,265,302  
  88,300     Automatic Data Processing, Inc.     15,055,150  
  22,800     Coupa Software, Inc.*     3,334,500  

 

 

 

 

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


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Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Software & Services – (continued)  
  88,200     Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.   $ 12,267,738  
  10,100     HubSpot, Inc.*     1,600,850  
  206,901     International Business Machines Corp.     27,733,010  
  29,900     Intuit, Inc.     7,831,707  
  100,500     Mastercard, Inc. Class A     30,008,295  
  942,850     Microsoft Corp.(a)(b)     148,687,445  
  14,700     Okta, Inc.*     1,695,939  
  184,176     Oracle Corp.     9,757,645  
  286,600     Paychex, Inc.     24,378,196  
  2,000     Paycom Software, Inc.*     529,520  
  6,900     RingCentral, Inc. Class A*     1,163,823  
  15,085     salesforce.com, Inc.*     2,453,424  
  24,562     ServiceNow, Inc.*     6,934,344  
  6,000     Smartsheet, Inc. Class A*     269,520  
  21,000     Splunk, Inc.*     3,145,170  
  4,300     Trade Desk, Inc. (The) Class A*     1,117,054  
  1,200     Twilio, Inc. Class A*     117,936  
  188,668     Visa, Inc. Class A     35,450,717  
  260,699     Western Union Co. (The)     6,981,519  
  15,500     Workday, Inc. Class A*     2,548,975  
  25,100     Zendesk, Inc.*     1,923,413  
   

 

 

 
      390,078,646  

 

 

 
Technology Hardware & Equipment – 6.8%  
  478,988     Apple, Inc.(a)(b)     140,654,826  
  689,048     Cisco Systems, Inc.(a)     33,046,742  
  203,200     Corning, Inc.     5,915,152  
  38,800     National Instruments Corp.     1,642,792  
  108,500     NetApp, Inc.     6,754,125  
  115,299     Seagate Technology plc     6,860,291  
  125,700     Western Digital Corp.     7,978,179  
   

 

 

 
      202,852,107  

 

 

 
Telecommunication Services – 2.7%  
  1,322,428     AT&T, Inc.(a)     51,680,486  
  486,902     Verizon Communications, Inc.(b)     29,895,783  
   

 

 

 
      81,576,269  

 

 

 
Transportation – 2.0%  
  5,400     Copa Holdings SA Class A     583,632  
  61,800     CSX Corp.     4,471,848  
  100,900     Delta Air Lines, Inc.     5,900,632  
  44,802     Norfolk Southern Corp.     8,697,412  
  10,600     Ryder System, Inc.     575,686  
  115,800     Union Pacific Corp.     20,935,482  
  168,398     United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B     19,712,670  
   

 

 

 
      60,877,362  

 

 

 
Utilities – 4.4%  
  529,600     CenterPoint Energy, Inc.     14,442,192  
  277,097     Dominion Energy, Inc.     22,949,173  
  302,500     Duke Energy Corp.     27,591,025  
  50,000     NextEra Energy, Inc.     12,108,000  
  28,600     OGE Energy Corp.     1,271,842  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Utilities – (continued)  
  683,401     PPL Corp.   24,520,428  
  473,501     Southern Co. (The)     30,162,014  
   

 

 

 
      133,044,674  

 

 

 
  TOTAL COMMON STOCKS  
  (Cost $2,381,706,030)   $ 2,994,690,699  

 

 

 

 

Shares   Dividend
Rate
  Value  
Investment Company(d) – 2.4%  

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares

 

71,990,719   1.638%   $ 71,990,719  
(Cost $71,990,719)

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SECURITIES LENDING REINVESTMENT VEHICLE

 

(Cost $2,453,696,749)   $ 3,066,681,418  

 

 
   
Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle(d) – 0.0%  

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares

 

242,125   1.638%   $ 242,125  
(Cost $242,125)

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 102.1%

 

(Cost 2,453,938,874)   $ 3,066,923,543  

 

 
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF     OTHER ASSETS – (2.1)%     (63,689,310

 

 
NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 3,003,234,233  

 

 

 

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

*

  Non-income producing security.

(a)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for call options written.

(b)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for initial margin requirements on futures transactions.

(c)

  All or a portion of security is on loan.

(d)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Currency Abbreviation:

USD

 

—United States Dollar

 

 

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


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

 

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

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

Long position contracts:

                 

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     108          03/20/2020        $ 17,447,940        $ 29,975  

WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following written options contracts:

 

Description    Counterparty   Exercise
Price
    Expiration
Date
    Number of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Value    

Premiums
Paid (Received)

by the Fund

    Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation
 

Written options contracts:

 

       

Calls

                

S&P 500 Index

   Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.     3,060 USD       01/31/2020       1,285     $ (415,155,230   $ (23,952,400   $ (8,478,430   $ (15,473,970
       3,175 USD       02/28/2020       1,241       (400,939,798     (12,869,170     (7,567,618     (5,301,552
           3,250 USD       03/31/2020       1,221       (394,478,238     (8,998,770     (8,739,918     (258,852
Total written options contracts

 

    3,747             $ (45,820,340   $ (24,785,966   $ (21,034,374

 

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


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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – 99.8%  
Australia – 8.9%  
  111,050     AGL Energy Ltd. (Utilities)   $ 1,598,408  
  1,259,169     Alumina Ltd. (Materials)     2,033,819  
  64,974     APA Group (Utilities)     505,786  
  221,118     Aurizon Holdings Ltd. (Transportation)     811,487  
  271,697     Bank of Queensland Ltd. (Banks)     1,382,986  
  78,383     Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd. (Banks)     537,852  
  88,858     Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     690,041  
  1,978     Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Banks)     110,961  
  93,612     Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (Materials)     705,681  
  738,734     Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd. (Retailing)     2,109,903  
  123,133     Insurance Australia Group Ltd. (Insurance)     661,608  
  270,244     National Australia Bank Ltd. (Banks)     4,676,330  
  22,826     Rio Tinto Ltd. (Materials)     1,614,941  
  11,619     Rio Tinto plc (Materials)     687,787  
  46,976     Rio Tinto plc ADR (Materials)(a)(b)     2,788,495  
  19,803     Sonic Healthcare Ltd. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     399,286  
  101,270     South32 Ltd. (Materials)     191,210  
  951     Sydney Airport (Transportation)     5,778  
  117,296     Tabcorp Holdings Ltd. (Consumer Services)     372,896  
  85,161     Transurban Group (Transportation)     891,385  
  8,233     Wesfarmers Ltd. (Retailing)     239,265  
  132,739     Westpac Banking Corp. (Banks)     2,266,751  
  57,536     Woodside Petroleum Ltd. (Energy)     1,391,140  
   

 

 

 
      26,673,796  

 

 

 
Austria – 0.0%  
  2,796     voestalpine AG (Materials)(b)     77,549  

 

 

 
Belgium – 1.3%  
  17,998     Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     1,474,043  
  11,716     KBC Group NV (Banks)(b)     883,324  
  56,558     Proximus SADP (Telecommunication Services)     1,620,598  
   

 

 

 
      3,977,965  

 

 

 
Colombia – 0.1%  
  5,999     Millicom International Cellular SA SDR (Telecommunication Services)     288,095  

 

 

 
Denmark – 1.6%  
  6,894     Coloplast A/S Class B (Health Care Equipment & Services)     855,277  
  37,457     Danske Bank A/S (Banks)     605,991  
  2,635     H Lundbeck A/S (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     100,737  
  32,418     Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,878,585  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Denmark – (continued)  
  3,184     Pandora A/S (Consumer Durables & Apparel)   138,509  
  37,739     Tryg A/S (Insurance)     1,118,826  
   

 

 

 
      4,697,925  

 

 

 
Finland – 2.7%  
  16,492     Kone OYJ Class B (Capital Goods)     1,078,126  
  12,594     Metso OYJ (Capital Goods)     497,527  
  258,324     Nordea Bank Abp (Banks)     2,089,889  
  11,722     Orion OYJ Class B (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     542,865  
  83,030     Sampo OYJ Class A (Insurance)(b)     3,625,350  
  8,118     UPM-Kymmene OYJ (Materials)     281,590  
   

 

 

 
      8,115,347  

 

 

 
France – 10.1%  
  1,137     Accor SA (Consumer Services)(b)     53,369  
  156     Aeroports de Paris (Transportation)     30,887  
  7,727     Air Liquide SA (Materials)     1,095,464  
  12,766     Airbus SE (Capital Goods)(b)     1,873,605  
  31,802     AXA SA (Insurance)     898,605  
  24,706     BNP Paribas SA (Banks)     1,468,478  
  36,142     Bouygues SA (Capital Goods)(b)     1,540,624  
  8,909     Capgemini SE (Software & Services)(b)     1,089,614  
  36,180     Credit Agricole SA (Banks)     526,468  
  10,779     Danone SA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     895,152  
  17,029     Edenred (Commercial & Professional Services)     882,519  
  97,807     Engie SA (Utilities)     1,584,310  
  9,925     Eutelsat Communications SA (Media & Entertainment)     161,315  
  3,203     Kering SA (Consumer Durables & Apparel)(b)     2,110,505  
  746     L’Oreal SA (Household & Personal Products)(b)     220,598  
  9,709     LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (Consumer Durables & Apparel)(b)     4,523,947  
  5,545     Orange SA (Telecommunication Services)     81,491  
  8,050     Renault SA (Automobiles & Components)     382,274  
  565     Safran SA (Capital Goods)     87,270  
  35,412     Sanofi (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)(b)     3,556,337  
  23,970     Schneider Electric SE (Capital Goods)(b)     2,462,672  
  45,082     Societe Generale SA (Banks)(b)     1,573,271  
  12,101     Suez (Utilities)     183,383  
  53,238     TOTAL SA (Energy)(b)     2,954,204  
   

 

 

 
      30,236,362  

 

 

 
Germany – 7.1%  
  1,376     Allianz SE (Registered) (Insurance)     337,158  
  36,639     BASF SE (Materials)(b)     2,760,259  
  17,394     Bayer AG (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)(b)     1,414,074  

 

 

 

 

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


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Germany – (continued)  
  13,810     Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Automobiles & Components)(b)   $ 1,131,118  
  19,779     Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (Preference) (Automobiles & Components)(c)     1,217,636  
  4,321     Covestro AG (Materials)(d)     201,057  
  83,654     Daimler AG (Registered) (Automobiles & Components)(b)     4,624,753  
  7,553     Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Registered) (Transportation)     139,029  
  44,016     Deutsche Post AG (Registered) (Transportation)(b)     1,673,672  
  29,082     Deutsche Telekom AG (Registered) (Telecommunication Services)     475,263  
  15,809     Evonik Industries AG (Materials)(b)     482,844  
  9,804     GEA Group AG (Capital Goods)     324,770  
  27,051     HUGO BOSS AG (Consumer Durables & Apparel)(b)     1,309,381  
  19,360     SAP SE (Software & Services)(b)     2,605,822  
  12,771     Siemens AG (Registered) (Capital Goods)     1,667,785  
  5,333     TUI AG (Consumer Services)     67,304  
  14,697     Vonovia SE (Real Estate)(b)     789,366  
   

 

 

 
      21,221,291  

 

 

 
Hong Kong – 3.0%  
  138,600     AIA Group Ltd. (Insurance)     1,457,790  
  17,900     ASM Pacific Technology Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     248,459  
  101,000     Hang Lung Properties Ltd. (Real Estate)     221,770  
  14,300     Hang Seng Bank Ltd. (Banks)     295,581  
  13,310     Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     65,313  
  238,471     Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd. (Utilities)     465,941  
  41,929     Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     1,362,178  
  27,800     Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd. (Real Estate)     159,907  
  7,600     Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd. (Capital Goods)     422,923  
  5,000     Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd. (Capital Goods)     153,340  
  276,500     Link REIT (REIT)     2,929,235  
  65,274     MTR Corp. Ltd. (Transportation)     385,738  
  136,564     Sino Land Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     198,224  
  2,500     Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. (Real Estate)     38,287  
  400     Swire Properties Ltd. (Real Estate)     1,325  
  24,000     Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (Capital Goods)     195,881  
  37,000     Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     225,758  
   

 

 

 
      8,827,650  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Ireland – 0.3%  
  24,568     CRH plc (Materials)(b)   985,396  

 

 

 
Israel – 0.1%  
  19,042     Israel Chemicals Ltd. (Materials)     89,926  
  1,975     Wix.com Ltd. (Software & Services)*(b)     241,701  
   

 

 

 
      331,627  

 

 

 
Italy – 1.5%  
  11,499     Assicurazioni Generali SpA (Insurance)     237,394  
  121,622     Eni SpA (Energy)(b)     1,888,939  
  665,754     Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (Banks)     1,753,723  
  110,623     Snam SpA (Utilities)     581,634  
   

 

 

 
      4,461,690  

 

 

 
Japan – 23.8%  
  2,400     ABC-Mart, Inc. (Retailing)     163,827  
  13,000     AEON Financial Service Co. Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     204,836  
  16,700     AGC, Inc. (Capital Goods)     597,158  
  13,900     Alfresa Holdings Corp. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     282,379  
  20,900     Aozora Bank Ltd. (Banks)     552,152  
  41,000     Asahi Kasei Corp. (Materials)     460,365  
  7,700     Astellas Pharma, Inc. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     131,439  
  49,900     Bridgestone Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     1,853,791  
  134,100     Canon, Inc. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     3,670,113  
  5,800     Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     534,152  
  31,100     Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (The) (Utilities)     408,813  
  27,700     Daicel Corp. (Materials)     264,822  
  9,700     Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (Insurance)     159,859  
  2,600     Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     171,715  
  2,800     Daikin Industries Ltd. (Capital Goods)     395,052  
  7,600     Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     939,180  
  13,700     Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     424,109  
  195,000     Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (Diversified Financials)     984,440  
  2,900     Denso Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     130,971  
  1,500     Disco Corp. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     352,238  
  11,000     Eisai Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     823,086  
  5,300     FANUC Corp. (Capital Goods)     978,724  
  2,600     Fuji Electric Co. Ltd. (Capital Goods)     78,981  
  600     Hamamatsu Photonics KK (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     24,588  
  1,300     Hikari Tsushin, Inc. (Retailing)     326,687  

 

 

 

 

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


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Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – (continued)  
  32,500     Hino Motors Ltd. (Capital Goods)   $ 343,704  
  1,916     Hirose Electric Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     244,925  
  3,700     Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd. (Materials)     155,014  
  1,400     Hitachi Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     59,074  
  1,800     Hitachi Metals Ltd. (Materials)     26,495  
  33,700     Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     953,762  
  3,700     Hulic Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     44,549  
  24,449     Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. (Energy)     675,568  
  3,100     Isuzu Motors Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     36,644  
  93,400     ITOCHU Corp. (Capital Goods)     2,164,702  
  33,400     Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (Diversified Financials)     588,010  
  73,400     Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd. (Insurance)     690,288  
  38,600     Japan Tobacco, Inc. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     860,647  
  20,900     JFE Holdings, Inc. (Materials)     268,177  
  6,400     JSR Corp. (Materials)     117,073  
  80,300     JXTG Holdings, Inc. (Energy)     364,448  
  9,300     Kakaku.com, Inc. (Media & Entertainment)     237,458  
  8,000     Kaneka Corp. (Materials)     256,211  
  12,700     Kao Corp. (Household & Personal Products)     1,047,434  
  7,700     Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. (Capital Goods)     168,297  
  27,300     KDDI Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     814,533  
  400     Keyence Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     140,455  
  7,700     Kikkoman Corp. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     376,952  
  5,200     Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd. (Transportation)     282,047  
  43,800     Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     956,005  
  43,600     Komatsu Ltd. (Capital Goods)     1,046,464  
  23,600     Konica Minolta, Inc. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     153,733  
  4,500     Kose Corp. (Household & Personal Products)     655,938  
  7,300     Kyushu Railway Co. (Transportation)     244,387  
  7,700     Lawson, Inc. (Food & Staples Retailing)     437,072  
  40,800     LIXIL Group Corp. (Capital Goods)     704,080  
  7,800     M3, Inc. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     235,214  
  6,000     Makita Corp. (Capital Goods)     207,209  
  179,100     Marubeni Corp. (Capital Goods)     1,323,258  
  11,600     Marui Group Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     282,838  
  2,800     MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     189,225  
  68,300     Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. (Materials)     508,916  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – (continued)  
  20,900     Mitsubishi Corp. (Capital Goods)   553,670  
  23,400     Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (Capital Goods)     318,607  
  400     Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (Capital Goods)     15,511  
  100     Mitsubishi Materials Corp. (Materials)     2,714  
  5,400     Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     22,509  
  9,900     Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     181,616  
  168,700     Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)     912,049  
  13,700     MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. (Insurance)     452,219  
  14,800     Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     910,919  
  4,500     Nabtesco Corp. (Capital Goods)     132,601  
  3,900     NEC Corp. (Software & Services)     161,399  
  10,200     NGK Spark Plug Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     197,717  
  1,700     Nidec Corp. (Capital Goods)     232,192  
  1,900     Nintendo Co. Ltd. (Media & Entertainment)     759,924  
  8,300     Nippon Express Co. Ltd. (Transportation)     486,538  
  2,400     Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd. (Materials)     123,556  
  342     Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc. (REIT)     868,511  
  72,300     Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     418,960  
  11,600     Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     202,391  
  7,100     Nitto Denko Corp. (Materials)     399,217  
  24,900     Nomura Research Institute Ltd. (Software & Services)     532,512  
  32,300     NSK Ltd. (Capital Goods)     305,338  
  82,000     NTT DOCOMO, Inc. (Telecommunication Services)     2,284,203  
  4,200     Obic Co. Ltd. (Software & Services)     565,743  
  6,200     Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd. (Transportation)     144,640  
  2,300     Omron Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     134,063  
  3,400     Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     77,623  
  5,400     Otsuka Corp. (Software & Services)     215,649  
  3,400     Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     151,552  
  55,400     Panasonic Corp. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     519,607  
  10,500     Park24 Co. Ltd. (Commercial & Professional Services)     257,103  
  4,000     Pola Orbis Holdings, Inc. (Household & Personal Products)     95,276  

 

 

 

 

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


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – (continued)  
  15,900     Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. (Commercial & Professional Services)   $ 595,540  
  49,100     Resona Holdings, Inc. (Banks)     214,004  
  1,000     Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     23,306  
  24,500     Sankyo Co. Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     813,713  
  26,800     SBI Holdings, Inc. (Diversified Financials)     565,809  
  30,500     Seiko Epson Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     460,515  
  60,200     Sekisui House Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     1,285,562  
  67,800     Seven Bank Ltd. (Banks)     222,119  
  7,000     Shimadzu Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     218,912  
  6,900     Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. (Materials)     758,814  
  5,700     Shiseido Co. Ltd. (Household & Personal Products)     404,757  
  174,200     Softbank Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     2,335,966  
  400     SoftBank Group Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     17,367  
  3,800     Sompo Holdings, Inc. (Insurance)     149,225  
  10,600     Sony Corp. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     719,716  
  44,600     Subaru Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     1,104,734  
  59,000     Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (Materials)     267,893  
  129,600     Sumitomo Corp. (Capital Goods)     1,924,993  
  5,500     Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. (Materials)     177,100  
  8,900     Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)     328,725  
  300     Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. (Banks)     11,859  
  9,700     Sysmex Corp. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     660,424  
  72,400     Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     2,863,581  
  1,000     TDK Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     112,379  
  52,900     Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (Utilities)     524,429  
  20,000     Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. (Insurance)     1,119,777  
  5,300     Tokyo Electron Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     1,157,149  
  300     Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd. (Utilities)     7,290  
  4,600     TOTO Ltd. (Capital Goods)     194,245  
  3,800     Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     94,884  
  50,320     Toyota Motor Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     3,545,623  
  12,700     Trend Micro, Inc. (Software & Services)     649,857  
  61,200     USS Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     1,156,882  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – (continued)  
  3,300     Yamaha Corp. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)   182,964  
  22,600     Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     452,745  
  200     Yamato Holdings Co. Ltd. (Transportation)     3,410  
  2,800     Yaskawa Electric Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     105,479  
  3,900     ZOZO, Inc. (Retailing)     74,587  
   

 

 

 
      70,916,746  

 

 

 
Luxembourg – 0.8%  
  33,396     RTL Group SA (Media & Entertainment)(b)     1,645,482  
  60,498     SES SA FDR (Media & Entertainment)     848,258  
   

 

 

 
      2,493,740  

 

 

 
Macau – 0.4%  
  58,000     Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. (Consumer Services)     426,973  
  22,400     MGM China Holdings Ltd. (Consumer Services)     36,580  
  94,000     Sands China Ltd. (Consumer Services)     502,249  
  129,602     Wynn Macau Ltd. (Consumer Services)     319,368  
   

 

 

 
      1,285,170  

 

 

 
Netherlands – 4.8%  
  420,873     Aegon NV (Insurance)(b)     1,926,592  
  6,573     ASML Holding NV (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)(b)     1,945,980  
  41,897     ING Groep NV (Banks)     503,793  
  2,082     Koninklijke DSM NV (Materials)     272,212  
  79,221     Koninklijke KPN NV (Telecommunication Services)     234,445  
  23,351     Koninklijke Philips NV (Health Care Equipment & Services)     1,141,484  
  13,273     NN Group NV (Insurance)     504,677  
  13,987     Randstad NV (Commercial & Professional Services)     857,056  
  138,988     Royal Dutch Shell plc Class A (Energy)(b)     4,103,274  
  91,972     Royal Dutch Shell plc Class B (Energy)(b)     2,730,067  
   

 

 

 
      14,219,580  

 

 

 
New Zealand – 0.5%  
  44,354     Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     663,801  
  256,996     Spark New Zealand Ltd. (Telecommunication Services)     749,403  
   

 

 

 
      1,413,204  

 

 

 
Norway – 1.4%  
  18,127     Aker BP ASA (Energy)     594,935  
  29,108     Gjensidige Forsikring ASA (Insurance)     611,004  
  109,204     Mowi ASA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     2,839,405  
   

 

 

 
      4,045,344  

 

 

 

 

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


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Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Portugal – 0.3%  
  54,313     EDP – Energias de Portugal SA (Utilities)   $ 235,686  
  23,359     Galp Energia SGPS SA (Energy)     392,152  
  20,123     Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA (Food & Staples Retailing)     331,613  
   

 

 

 
      959,451  

 

 

 
Russia – 0.3%  
  137,330     Evraz plc (Materials)     735,377  

 

 

 
Singapore – 1.1%  
  2,800     City Developments Ltd. (Real Estate)     22,789  
  48,200     ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd. (Transportation)     85,285  
  58,300     DBS Group Holdings Ltd. (Banks)     1,124,096  
  63,500     Keppel Corp. Ltd. (Capital Goods)     319,949  
  113,200     SATS Ltd. (Transportation)     426,098  
  58,200     Singapore Exchange Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     383,313  
  211,200     Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. (Capital Goods)     618,529  
  121,600     Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (Telecommunication Services)     304,866  
  2,902     United Overseas Bank Ltd. (Banks)     57,091  
   

 

 

 
      3,342,016  

 

 

 
Spain – 3.1%  
  3,302     ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA (Capital Goods)     132,457  
  2,336     Aena SME SA (Transportation)(d)     447,853  
  12,460     Amadeus IT Group SA (Software & Services)     1,020,434  
  49,244     Enagas SA (Utilities)     1,256,089  
  74,268     Endesa SA (Utilities)     1,983,307  
  81,247     Ferrovial SA (Capital Goods)(b)     2,461,552  
  48,755     Naturgy Energy Group SA (Utilities)     1,227,701  
  99,563     Telefonica SA (Telecommunication Services)     696,255  
   

 

 

 
      9,225,648  

 

 

 
Sweden – 1.8%  
  7,060     Atlas Copco AB Class B (Capital Goods)     245,131  
  186,153     Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB Class A (Banks)     1,750,573  
  156,733     Swedbank AB Class A (Banks)     2,329,984  
  260,465     Telia Co. AB (Telecommunication Services)     1,119,094  
   

 

 

 
      5,444,782  

 

 

 
Switzerland – 11.3%  
  30,832     ABB Ltd. (Registered) (Capital Goods)     743,765  
  11,392     Adecco Group AG (Registered) (Commercial & Professional Services)     720,228  
  59,513     Coca-Cola HBC AG (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)*     2,022,847  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Switzerland – (continued)  
  1,490     EMS-Chemie Holding AG (Registered) (Materials)   979,578  
  313     Geberit AG (Registered) (Capital Goods)     175,681  
  223     Givaudan SA (Registered) (Materials)     698,658  
  467,626     Glencore plc (Materials)*     1,456,056  
  8,736     Kuehne + Nagel International AG (Registered) (Transportation)     1,473,472  
  10,702     LafargeHolcim Ltd. (Registered) (Materials)*     593,720  
  69,268     Nestle SA (Registered) (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     7,499,319  
  49,712     Novartis AG (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     4,707,210  
  16,749     Roche Holding AG (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     5,443,472  
  397     SGS SA (Registered) (Commercial & Professional Services)     1,087,253  
  821     Sonova Holding AG (Registered) (Health Care Equipment & Services)     187,688  
  70,661     STMicroelectronics NV (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     1,906,478  
  737     Temenos AG (Registered) (Software & Services)*     116,585  
  42,724     UBS Group AG (Registered) (Diversified Financials)*     539,151  
  8,140     Zurich Insurance Group AG (Insurance)     3,339,025  
   

 

 

 
      33,690,186  

 

 

 
United Kingdom – 13.5%  
  38,588     AstraZeneca plc ADR (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)(b)     1,923,998  
  250,164     BAE Systems plc (Capital Goods)     1,873,052  
  88,147     BP plc ADR (Energy)(b)     3,326,668  
  48,088     British American Tobacco plc (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)(b)     2,043,841  
  346,924     BT Group plc (Telecommunication Services)     884,029  
  15,610     Compass Group plc (Consumer Services)     391,214  
  13,945     Diageo plc (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     587,596  
  50,835     easyJet plc (Transportation)     957,571  
  130,365     G4S plc (Commercial & Professional Services)     376,998  
  92,091     GlaxoSmithKline plc ADR (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)(b)     4,327,356  
  1,043,664     HSBC Holdings plc (Banks)(b)     8,170,265  
  118,878     J Sainsbury plc (Food & Staples Retailing)     362,489  
  851,722     Legal & General Group plc (Insurance)(b)     3,421,416  

 

 

 

 

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


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
United Kingdom – (continued)  
  91,021     Marks & Spencer Group plc (Retailing)   $ 258,086  
  21,431     Micro Focus International plc (Software & Services)     300,798  
  110,948     Persimmon plc (Consumer Durables & Apparel)(b)     3,962,963  
  1,916     Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (Household & Personal Products)(b)     155,634  
  3,159     RELX plc (Commercial & Professional Services)     79,744  
  67,690     Segro plc (REIT)     806,017  
  69,634     Unilever NV (Household & Personal Products)(b)     3,996,346  
  35,815     Unilever plc ADR (Household & Personal Products)(b)     2,047,543  
  61,532     Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc (Food & Staples Retailing)     162,848  
   

 

 

 
      40,416,472  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.8%  
  (Cost $281,895,803)   $ 298,082,409  

 

 

 
 
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
    LIABILITIES – 0.2%
    698,472  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 298,780,881  

 

 

 

 

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

*

  Non-income producing security.

(a)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for initial margin requirements on futures transactions.

(b)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for call options written.

(c)

  Preference Shares are a special type of equity investment that shares in the earnings of the company, has limited voting rights, and receives a greater dividend than applicable Common Shares.

(d)

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

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR

 

—American Depositary Receipt

FDR

 

—Fiduciary Depositary Receipt

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

SDR

 

—Swedish Depositary Receipt

Currency Abbreviations:

EUR

 

—Euro

GBP

 

—British Pound

JPY

 

—Japanese Yen

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

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

Long position contracts:

                 

FTSE 100 Index

     3          03/20/2020        $ 297,995        $ (2,896

MSCI Singapore Index

     1          01/30/2020          27,622          (151

SPI 200 Index

     1          03/19/2020          115,841          (1,986

TOPIX Index

     2          03/12/2020          316,783          (932
Total                                     $ (5,965

Short position contracts:

                 

EURO STOXX 50 Index

     (25        03/20/2020        $ (1,045,705      $ 351  
Total Futures Contracts                                     $ (5,614

 

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


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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following written options contracts:

 

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

Written options contracts:

 

       

Calls

               

EURO STOXX 50 Index

  Morgan Stanley Co., Inc.     3,750 EUR       03/20/2020       1,516     $ (56,776,474   $ (1,334,890   $ (1,554,393   $ 219,503  

FTSE 100 Index

      7,575 GBP       03/20/2020       228       (17,196,763     (374,491     (413,998     39,507  

Nikkei 225 Index

        23,750 JPY       03/13/2020       161       (3,808,715,820     (792,739     (1,075,032     282,293  
Total written options contracts

 

    1,905             $ (2,502,120   $ (3,043,423   $ 541,303  

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – 98.9%  
Automobiles & Components – 1.0%  
  465,493     General Motors Co.   $ 17,037,044  
  21,887     Gentex Corp.     634,285  
   

 

 

 
      17,671,329  

 

 

 
Banks – 4.9%  
  8,543     CenterState Bank Corp.     213,404  
  8,614     Central Pacific Financial Corp.     254,802  
  478,577     Citizens Financial Group, Inc.     19,435,012  
  21,387     CVB Financial Corp.     461,531  
  471,338     Fifth Third Bancorp     14,488,930  
  5,468     First Citizens BancShares, Inc. Class A     2,910,124  
  231,014     Hilltop Holdings, Inc.     5,759,179  
  52,438     JPMorgan Chase & Co.     7,309,857  
  33,416     KeyCorp     676,340  
  109,814     PacWest Bancorp     4,202,582  
  47,974     PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)     7,658,090  
  222,112     Popular, Inc.     13,049,080  
  109,647     Radian Group, Inc.     2,758,718  
  43,548     Regions Financial Corp.     747,284  
  15,338     SVB Financial Group*     3,850,452  
  139,730     Western Alliance Bancorp     7,964,610  
   

 

 

 
      91,739,995  

 

 

 
Capital Goods – 6.3%  
  23,710     AECOM*     1,022,612  
  17,182     Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc.*     784,530  
  29,853     Albany International Corp. Class A     2,266,440  
  58,016     Allegion plc     7,225,313  
  159,740     Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.     7,718,637  
  33,469     Boeing Co. (The)     10,902,861  
  16,764     Builders FirstSource, Inc.*     425,973  
  936     Carlisle Cos., Inc.     151,482  
  40,872     Eaton Corp. plc     3,871,396  
  13,565     Fortive Corp.     1,036,230  
  68,049     HD Supply Holdings, Inc.*     2,736,931  
  9,481     Honeywell International, Inc.     1,678,137  
  97,597     Illinois Tool Works, Inc.     17,531,349  
  431,224     Johnson Controls International plc     17,555,129  
  39,726     L3Harris Technologies, Inc.     7,860,584  
  26,915     Lockheed Martin Corp.     10,480,163  
  13,539     PACCAR, Inc.     1,070,935  
  3,060     Parker-Hannifin Corp.     629,809  
  64,168     Raytheon Co.     14,100,276  
  20,702     Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.     1,660,922  
  4,653     United Rentals, Inc.*     775,981  
  23,184     Watsco, Inc.     4,176,598  
  5,672     WW Grainger, Inc.     1,920,085  
   

 

 

 
      117,582,373  

 

 

 
Commercial & Professional Services – 1.0%  
  29,156     Cintas Corp.     7,845,297  
  7,506     CoStar Group, Inc.*     4,490,840  
  2,730     Insperity, Inc.     234,889  
  36,874     ManpowerGroup, Inc.     3,580,465  
  38,786     TransUnion     3,320,469  
   

 

 

 
      19,471,960  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Consumer Durables & Apparel – 1.3%  
  8,617     Columbia Sportswear Co.   863,337  
  142,595     DR Horton, Inc.     7,521,886  
  114,608     NIKE, Inc. Class B     11,610,937  
  1,156     NVR, Inc.*     4,402,522  
  2,034     TopBuild Corp.*     209,665  
   

 

 

 
      24,608,347  

 

 

 
Consumer Services – 3.6%  
  45,624     Carnival Corp.     2,319,068  
  20,555     Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.*     17,206,796  
  46,795     Domino’s Pizza, Inc.     13,747,435  
  4,259     Las Vegas Sands Corp.     294,041  
  599,826     MGM Resorts International     19,956,211  
  5,307     Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.     333,333  
  87,531     Yum China Holdings, Inc.     4,202,363  
  87,531     Yum! Brands, Inc.     8,816,998  
   

 

 

 
      66,876,245  

 

 

 
Diversified Financials – 7.2%  
  606,772     Ally Financial, Inc.     18,542,952  
  32,395     Ameriprise Financial, Inc.     5,396,359  
  481,411     AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc.     11,929,365  
  217,501     Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)     10,946,825  
  38,603     Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B*     8,743,579  
  4,505     Capital One Financial Corp.     463,610  
  151,400     E*TRADE Financial Corp.     6,869,018  
  133,583     Morgan Stanley     6,828,763  
  42,764     MSCI, Inc.     11,040,810  
  71,481     Nasdaq, Inc.     7,655,615  
  183,524     State Street Corp.     14,516,748  
  543,321     Synchrony Financial     19,564,989  
  182,301     Voya Financial, Inc.     11,116,715  
   

 

 

 
      133,615,348  

 

 

 
Energy – 2.5%  
  36,539     Apergy Corp.*     1,234,287  
  64,939     Baker Hughes Co.     1,664,386  
  86,358     Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.     1,503,493  
  197,802     ConocoPhillips     12,863,064  
  69,811     DHT Holdings, Inc.     578,035  
  1,567     Diamondback Energy, Inc.     145,512  
  142,607     HollyFrontier Corp.     7,231,601  
  32,063     Marathon Oil Corp.     435,415  
  70,213     Marathon Petroleum Corp.     4,230,333  
  10,485     Scorpio Tankers, Inc.     412,480  
  98,364     Valero Energy Corp.     9,211,789  
  247,662     Williams Cos., Inc. (The)     5,874,543  
  49,961     World Fuel Services Corp.     2,169,307  
   

 

 

 
      47,554,245  

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing – 0.3%  
  86,084     Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.     5,075,513  

 

 

 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco – 3.2%  
  149,824     Darling Ingredients, Inc.*     4,207,058  
  48,194     Freshpet, Inc.*     2,847,783  

 

 

 

 

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


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Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Food, Beverage & Tobacco – (continued)  
  35,366     Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.   $ 3,042,537  
  13,685     Lancaster Colony Corp.     2,190,968  
  138,713     Monster Beverage Corp.*     8,815,211  
  269,286     Philip Morris International, Inc.     22,913,546  
  7,412     Sanderson Farms, Inc.     1,306,143  
  167,342     Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A     15,234,816  
   

 

 

 
      60,558,062  

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Services – 9.4%  
  23,348     Align Technology, Inc.*     6,515,026  
  88,580     Anthem, Inc.     26,753,817  
  27,146     Cigna Corp.     5,551,086  
  22,745     Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)     7,307,741  
  92,467     Dentsply Sirona, Inc.     5,232,708  
  6,252     Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*     1,458,529  
  143,177     HCA Healthcare, Inc.     21,162,992  
  17,555     Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.     1,993,019  
  35,490     Humana, Inc.     13,007,795  
  37,074     IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.*     9,681,134  
  54,425     Molina Healthcare, Inc.*     7,384,928  
  73,289     STERIS plc     11,170,709  
  6,276     Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.*     374,112  
  27,003     Teleflex, Inc.     10,165,009  
  76,038     UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     22,353,651  
  119,614     Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B     17,159,825  
  25,207     WellCare Health Plans, Inc.*     8,323,604  
  6,757     West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.     1,015,780  
   

 

 

 
      176,611,465  

 

 

 
Household & Personal Products – 0.1%  
  5,710     Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The) Class A     1,179,343  
  8,185     Procter & Gamble Co. (The)     1,022,307  
   

 

 

 
      2,201,650  

 

 

 
Insurance – 3.4%  
  397,903     American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.     11,909,237  
  10,303     Aon plc     2,146,012  
  49,736     Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.     3,270,142  
  95,522     Brighthouse Financial, Inc.*     3,747,328  
  97,260     Lincoln National Corp.     5,739,312  
  17,026     Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.     1,896,867  
  113,236     Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.     18,464,262  
  52,724     Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)     7,220,552  
  120,090     Unum Group     3,501,824  
  5,184     White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd.     5,782,804  
   

 

 

 
      63,678,340  

 

 

 
Materials – 2.6%  
  314,772     Alcoa Corp.*     6,770,746  
  131,952     Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.*     4,011,341  
  28,678     Boise Cascade Co.     1,047,607  
  12,663     Celanese Corp.     1,559,069  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Materials – (continued)  
  103,041     Corteva, Inc.   3,045,892  
  53,123     Domtar Corp.     2,031,423  
  8,667     Dow, Inc.     474,345  
  57,857     DuPont de Nemours, Inc.     3,714,419  
  43,141     Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)     25,174,499  
   

 

 

 
      47,829,341  

 

 

 
Media & Entertainment – 6.5%  
  21,392     Alphabet, Inc. Class A*     28,652,231  
  17,482     Alphabet, Inc. Class C*     23,373,784  
  94,443     Comcast Corp. Class A     4,247,102  
  223,913     Facebook, Inc. Class A*     45,958,143  
  264,100     Liberty Global plc Class C*     5,756,059  
  20,711     Match Group, Inc.*(a)     1,700,580  
  17,336     Netflix, Inc.*     5,609,410  
  19,265     New York Times Co. (The) Class A     619,755  
  11,254     Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Class A     1,319,531  
  32,686     Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.*     4,001,747  
  185,433     Zynga, Inc. Class A*     1,134,850  
   

 

 

 
      122,373,192  

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences – 7.6%  
  344,139     AbbVie, Inc.     30,470,067  
  121,751     Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     13,167,371  
  58,994     Amgen, Inc.     14,221,684  
  29,955     Biogen, Inc.*     8,888,547  
  1,738     BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.*     146,948  
  6,525     Bruker Corp.     332,579  
  60,470     Gilead Sciences, Inc.     3,929,341  
  60,239     Incyte Corp.*     5,260,069  
  4,614     IQVIA Holdings, Inc.*     712,909  
  39,643     Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc*     5,917,907  
  101,303     Johnson & Johnson     14,777,069  
  26,154     Merck & Co., Inc.     2,378,706  
  25,617     Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*     20,321,454  
  279,257     Pfizer, Inc.     10,941,289  
  5,885     PRA Health Sciences, Inc.*     654,118  
  11,659     Repligen Corp.*     1,078,457  
  3,494     Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.     1,135,096  
  38,119     Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*     8,346,155  
   

 

 

 
      142,679,766  

 

 

 
Real Estate – 6.2%  
  88,800     American Tower Corp. (REIT)     20,408,016  
  15,149     Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A (REIT)     782,446  
  53,569     Camden Property Trust (REIT)     5,683,671  
  6,702     CBRE Group, Inc. Class A*     410,766  
  18,849     CoreSite Realty Corp. (REIT)     2,113,350  
  4,262     Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT)     510,332  
  453,423     Duke Realty Corp. (REIT)     15,720,175  
  222,726     Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (REIT)     15,677,683  
  158,196     First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT)     6,566,716  
  368,733     Invitation Homes, Inc. (REIT)     11,050,928  

 

 

 

 

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


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

    
Shares
    Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Real Estate – (continued)  
  81,456     Kimco Realty Corp. (REIT)   $ 1,686,954  
  3,471     Lamar Advertising Co. Class A (REIT)     309,821  
  207,843     Prologis, Inc. (REIT)     18,527,125  
  1,888     PS Business Parks, Inc. (REIT)     311,275  
  160,185     Retail Properties of America, Inc. Class A (REIT)     2,146,479  
  216,716     Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (REIT)     9,897,626  
  65,102     STORE Capital Corp. (REIT)     2,424,398  
  14,723     Terreno Realty Corp. (REIT)     797,116  
   

 

 

 
      115,024,877  

 

 

 
Retailing – 6.3%  
  24,767     Amazon.com, Inc.*     45,765,453  
  13,508     Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.*     1,510,059  
  26,728     AutoNation, Inc.*     1,299,783  
  6,539     AutoZone, Inc.*     7,789,976  
  2,240     Booking Holdings, Inc.*     4,600,355  
  64,576     Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.     3,195,866  
  96,908     eBay, Inc.     3,499,348  
  108,585     Lowe’s Cos., Inc.     13,004,140  
  12,985     Macy’s, Inc.     220,745  
  1,541     MercadoLibre, Inc.*     881,360  
  31,865     O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.*     13,965,155  
  13,856     Pool Corp.     2,942,737  
  149,794     Target Corp.     19,205,089  
   

 

 

 
      117,880,066  

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 4.2%  
  340,111     Applied Materials, Inc.     20,760,375  
  46,951     Inphi Corp.*     3,475,313  
  31,784     Intel Corp.     1,902,272  
  37,989     KLA Corp.     6,768,500  
  15,650     Lam Research Corp.     4,576,060  
  52,273     Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.     3,215,312  
  7,383     NVIDIA Corp.     1,737,220  
  137,479     NXP Semiconductors NV     17,495,578  
  96,874     ON Semiconductor Corp.*     2,361,788  
  100,492     Teradyne, Inc.     6,852,550  
  63,128     Texas Instruments, Inc.     8,098,691  
  6,442     Universal Display Corp.     1,327,503  
   

 

 

 
      78,571,162  

 

 

 
Software & Services – 9.3%  
  44,829     Adobe, Inc.*     14,785,053  
  18,021     Black Knight, Inc.*     1,161,994  
  6,462     CACI International, Inc. Class A*     1,615,435  
  36,379     Cadence Design Systems, Inc.*     2,523,248  
  96,260     Citrix Systems, Inc.     10,675,234  
  65,017     DXC Technology Co.     2,443,989  
  5,074     EPAM Systems, Inc.*     1,076,500  
  1,293     Fair Isaac Corp.*     484,461  
  79,080     Fortinet, Inc.*     8,442,581  
  6,626     Intuit, Inc.     1,735,548  
  339,794     Microsoft Corp.     53,585,514  
  95,193     Nuance Communications, Inc.*     1,697,291  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Software & Services – (continued)  
  212,943     Oracle Corp.   11,281,720  
  35,788     Palo Alto Networks, Inc.*     8,275,975  
  215,818     PayPal Holdings, Inc.*     23,345,033  
  85,928     Perspecta, Inc.     2,271,936  
  4,090     ServiceNow, Inc.*     1,154,689  
  14,421     Synopsys, Inc.*     2,007,403  
  44,266     VeriSign, Inc.*     8,529,173  
  88,426     Visa, Inc. Class A     16,615,245  
   

 

 

 
      173,708,022  

 

 

 
Technology Hardware & Equipment – 6.8%  
  311,602     Apple, Inc.     91,501,927  
  70,413     HP, Inc.     1,446,987  
  213,825     Jabil, Inc.     8,837,387  
  206,826     Keysight Technologies, Inc.*     21,226,552  
  5,155     Lumentum Holdings, Inc.*     408,792  
  42,942     NetApp, Inc.     2,673,140  
  50,009     Viavi Solutions, Inc.*     750,135  
   

 

 

 
      126,844,920  

 

 

 
Telecommunication Services – 0.6%  
  34,825     AT&T, Inc.     1,360,961  
  148,379     Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.     9,764,822  
   

 

 

 
      11,125,783  

 

 

 
Transportation – 2.2%  
  24,642     Alaska Air Group, Inc.     1,669,495  
  31,353     CSX Corp.     2,268,703  
  354,742     Delta Air Lines, Inc.     20,745,312  
  387,733     JetBlue Airways Corp.*     7,258,362  
  12,022     Norfolk Southern Corp.     2,333,831  
  63,265     Southwest Airlines Co.     3,415,045  
  22,216     Union Pacific Corp.     4,016,431  
   

 

 

 
      41,707,179  

 

 

 
Utilities – 2.4%  
  847,779     AES Corp.     16,870,802  
  137,769     American Electric Power Co., Inc.     13,020,548  
  9,873     American Water Works Co., Inc.     1,212,898  
  46,810     CMS Energy Corp.     2,941,541  
  79,484     FirstEnergy Corp.     3,862,922  
  132,478     NRG Energy, Inc.     5,266,001  
  67,704     Vistra Energy Corp.     1,556,515  
   

 

 

 
      44,731,227  

 

 

 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SECURITIES LENDING
REINVESTMENT VEHICLE
 
 
  (Cost $1,186,612,926)   $ 1,849,720,407  

 

 

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

 

 

Shares   Dividend
Rate
  Value  
Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle(b) – 0.1%  

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares

 

1,661,100   1.638%   $ 1,661,100  
(Cost $1,661,100)

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.0%

 

(Cost $1,188,274,026)   $ 1,851,381,507  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF

    LIABILITIES – 1.0%

    18,733,594  

 

 
NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 1,870,115,101  

 

 

 

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

*

  Non-income producing security.

(a)

  All or a portion of security is on loan.

(b)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Investment Abbreviation:

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   37


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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

Shares     Description   Value  
Common Stocks – 98.8%  
Australia – 8.7%  
  5,496     Altium Ltd. (Software & Services)   $ 133,917  
  67,675     ASX Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     3,726,196  
  277,024     Beach Energy Ltd. (Energy)     489,987  
  66,863     Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd. (Banks)     458,804  
  332,414     BHP Group Ltd. (Materials)     9,102,263  
  48,043     BlueScope Steel Ltd. (Materials)     508,852  
  497,652     Coles Group Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing)     5,180,439  
  13,856     Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Banks)     777,291  
  3,669     Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd. (Consumer Services)     113,482  
  365,172     Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. (Materials)     2,752,798  
  21,074     JB Hi-Fi Ltd. (Retailing)     557,745  
  141,746     Magellan Financial Group Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     5,679,042  
  963,086     Qantas Airways Ltd. (Transportation)     4,800,503  
  31,491     REA Group Ltd. (Media & Entertainment)     2,287,721  
  82,896     Rio Tinto Ltd. (Materials)     5,864,896  
  61,893     Rio Tinto plc ADR (Materials)     3,673,968  
  453,701     Santos Ltd. (Energy)     2,610,124  
  55,140     Sonic Healthcare Ltd. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     1,111,784  
  557,970     Telstra Corp. Ltd. (Telecommunication Services)     1,385,993  
  221,220     Wesfarmers Ltd. (Retailing)     6,429,036  
  146,301     Woodside Petroleum Ltd. (Energy)     3,537,354  
  244,727     Woolworths Group Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing)     6,207,126  
   

 

 

 
      67,389,321  

 

 

 
Austria – 0.3%  
  23,884     BAWAG Group AG (Banks)(a)     1,079,489  
  21,008     Erste Group Bank AG (Banks)*     789,106  
  4,523     Wienerberger AG (Materials)     134,040  
   

 

 

 
      2,002,635  

 

 

 
Belgium – 1.1%  
  22,769     Ageas (Insurance)     1,346,390  
  25,111     Galapagos NV (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)*     5,229,306  
  25,701     UCB SA (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     2,045,146  
   

 

 

 
      8,620,842  

 

 

 
Cambodia – 0.4%  
  1,570,000     NagaCorp Ltd. (Consumer Services)     2,741,995  

 

 

 
China – 0.2%  
  640,000     Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding Corp. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     1,092,313  
  363,000     Towngas China Co. Ltd. (Utilities)*     251,458  
   

 

 

 
      1,343,771  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Denmark – 2.4%  
  50,054     GN Store Nord A/S (Health Care Equipment & Services)   2,354,576  
  173,397     Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     10,048,154  
  17,347     Orsted A/S (Utilities)(a)     1,794,109  
  13,800     Pandora A/S (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     600,320  
  8,049     Royal Unibrew A/S (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     737,278  
  30,262     Vestas Wind Systems A/S (Capital Goods)     3,056,659  
   

 

 

 
      18,591,096  

 

 

 
Finland – 0.8%  
  28,840     Neste OYJ (Energy)     1,003,491  
  140,298     UPM-Kymmene OYJ (Materials)     4,867,569  
   

 

 

 
      5,871,060  

 

 

 
France – 10.3%  
  8,154     Air France-KLM (Transportation)*     90,768  
  64,325     Air Liquide SA (Materials)     9,119,411  
  51,109     Alstom SA (Capital Goods)     2,428,652  
  30,686     Arkema SA (Materials)     3,281,178  
  151,983     BNP Paribas SA (Banks)     9,033,580  
  4,710     Capgemini SE (Software & Services)     576,056  
  10,351     Danone SA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     859,609  
  10,582     Gaztransport Et Technigaz SA (Energy)     1,019,221  
  26,412     Gecina SA (REIT)     4,728,364  
  8,730     Kering SA (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     5,752,329  
  9,965     Klepierre SA (REIT)     379,108  
  66,891     Legrand SA (Capital Goods)     5,462,576  
  72,819     Natixis SA (Diversified Financials)     324,373  
  47,018     Safran SA (Capital Goods)     7,262,370  
  58,816     Sanofi (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     5,906,742  
  24,349     Sartorius Stedim Biotech (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     4,041,634  
  90,347     Schneider Electric SE (Capital Goods)     9,282,227  
  72,711     SCOR SE (Insurance)     3,060,831  
  11,081     Teleperformance (Commercial & Professional Services)     2,707,286  
  68,054     TOTAL SA (Energy)     3,776,352  
   

 

 

 
      79,092,667  

 

 

 
Germany – 6.4%  
  61,911     alstria office REIT-AG (REIT)     1,163,213  
  11,859     BASF SE (Materials)     893,417  
  20,835     Bayer AG (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,693,816  
  68,151     Covestro AG (Materials)(a)     3,171,074  

 

 

 

 

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


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Shares     Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Germany – (continued)  
  264,644     Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Registered) (Transportation)   $ 4,871,328  
  26,716     Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (Banks)(a)     435,114  
  107,419     Deutsche Post AG (Registered) (Transportation)     4,084,520  
  20,206     DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (Diversified Financials)(a)     717,463  
  12,531     Hannover Rueck SE (Insurance)     2,416,161  
  45,985     HeidelbergCement AG (Materials)     3,341,495  
  40,870     Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (Automobiles & Components)     2,258,529  
  14,493     MTU Aero Engines AG (Capital Goods)     4,129,428  
  24,529     Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen (Registered) (Insurance)     7,238,336  
  48,540     Nemetschek SE (Software & Services)     3,197,741  
  22,209     Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Preference) (Automobiles & Components)(b)     1,647,870  
  8,109     Rheinmetall AG (Capital Goods)     929,794  
  210,313     Schaeffler AG (Preference) (Automobiles & Components)(b)     2,270,774  
  31,082     Siltronic AG (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     3,122,897  
  6,205     Talanx AG (Insurance)     307,098  
  16,624     TLG Immobilien AG (Real Estate)     530,511  
  23,299     Uniper SE (Utilities)     770,070  
   

 

 

 
      49,190,649  

 

 

 
Hong Kong – 2.2%  
  1,091,400     AIA Group Ltd. (Insurance)     11,479,309  
  5,006,000     WH Group Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)(a)     5,176,074  
  21,000     Wheelock & Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     139,992  
  87,000     Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     256,762  
   

 

 

 
      17,052,137  

 

 

 
Ireland – 0.1%  
  195,105     C&C Group plc (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     1,050,543  

 

 

 
Israel – 0.2%  
  135,686     Plus500 Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     1,592,405  

 

 

 
Italy – 3.0%  
  191,464     Azimut Holding SpA (Diversified Financials)     4,574,807  
  4,498     Banca Generali SpA (Diversified Financials)     146,225  
  193,118     Banca Mediolanum SpA (Diversified Financials)     1,919,039  
  2,617,144     Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (Banks)     6,894,055  
  73,648     Iren SpA (Utilities)     228,171  
  431,246     Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA (Banks)     4,748,252  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Italy – (continued)  
  394,636     Poste Italiane SpA (Insurance)(a)   4,484,200  
   

 

 

 
      22,994,749  

 

 

 
Japan – 26.3%  
  135,100     AGC, Inc. (Capital Goods)     4,830,901  
  22,000     Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)     814,873  
  102,000     Alps Alpine Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     2,315,332  
  207,000     Astellas Pharma, Inc. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     3,533,487  
  19,300     Autobacs Seven Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     303,947  
  76,100     Benesse Holdings, Inc. (Consumer Services)     2,000,269  
  148,300     Casio Computer Co. Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     2,963,553  
  2,600     Central Japan Railway Co. (Transportation)     522,779  
  85,200     Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Utilities)     1,204,374  
  179,700     Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd. (Commercial & Professional Services)     4,860,445  
  175,700     Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     5,439,120  
  19,000     DCM Holdings Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     185,054  
  36,500     Dentsu Group, Inc. (Media & Entertainment)     1,257,639  
  2,900     Disco Corp. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     680,993  
  25,400     Eisai Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,900,580  
  60,300     FamilyMart Co. Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing)     1,444,167  
  63,100     FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     3,013,397  
  73,300     Fujitsu Ltd. (Software & Services)     6,894,292  
  800     Hirose Electric Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     102,265  
  72,600     Hoya Corp. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     6,930,545  
  84,900     Ibiden Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     2,021,278  
  46,800     Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. (Energy)     1,293,165  
  85,600     JXTG Holdings, Inc. (Energy)     388,502  
  44,500     Kao Corp. (Household & Personal Products)     3,670,142  
  23,400     KDDI Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     698,171  
  4,700     Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Household & Personal Products)     398,096  
  18,200     Konami Holdings Corp. (Media & Entertainment)     747,884  
  65,800     K’s Holdings Corp. (Retailing)     860,264  
  6,500     Kyoritsu Maintenance Co. Ltd. (Consumer Services)     307,831  
  279,200     LIXIL Group Corp. (Capital Goods)     4,818,115  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   39


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

Shares     Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – (continued)  
  72,600     Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings Co. Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing)   $ 2,810,707  
  275,200     Mazda Motor Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     2,345,100  
  85,500     Mitsubishi Materials Corp. (Materials)     2,320,444  
  1,441,400     Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)     7,792,694  
  74,600     Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co. Ltd. (Diversified Financials)     480,252  
  4,248,800     Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (Banks)     6,544,935  
  12,600     Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     775,512  
  15,000     NET One Systems Co. Ltd. (Software & Services)     382,982  
  58,800     Nexon Co. Ltd. (Media & Entertainment)*     779,999  
  207,600     NGK Insulators Ltd. (Capital Goods)     3,611,415  
  5,000     Nihon Unisys Ltd. (Software & Services)     156,845  
  232,600     Nikon Corp. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     2,844,619  
  7,200     Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd. (Materials)     121,511  
  135,200     Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     3,417,003  
  222,800     Nippon Yusen KK (Transportation)     4,015,674  
  56,800     Nitto Denko Corp. (Materials)     3,193,739  
  229,500     Nomura Research Institute Ltd. (Software & Services)     4,908,094  
  362,300     NTT Data Corp. (Software & Services)     4,845,395  
  7,800     Okinawa Electric Power Co., Inc. (The) (Utilities)     146,368  
  377,600     Olympus Corp. (Health Care Equipment & Services)     5,819,838  
  4,500     Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     102,737  
  20,100     Otsuka Corp. (Software & Services)     802,692  
  26,700     Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,190,133  
  83,600     SAMTY Co. Ltd. (Real Estate)     1,719,467  
  58,900     Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,121,641  
  21,600     SCSK Corp. (Software & Services)     1,120,054  
  62,600     Secom Co. Ltd. (Commercial & Professional Services)     5,586,596  
  13,400     Seiko Holdings Corp. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     357,348  
  7,200     Seino Holdings Co. Ltd. (Transportation)     97,276  
  249,200     Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     4,323,597  
  184,300     Sekisui House Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     3,935,700  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Japan – (continued)  
  74,900     Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing)   2,745,492  
  10,400     Shikoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (Utilities)     102,730  
  63,000     Shionogi & Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     3,897,276  
  143,800     Softbank Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     1,928,312  
  33,400     SoftBank Group Corp. (Telecommunication Services)     1,450,129  
  134,000     Sony Corp. (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     9,098,294  
  127,400     Subaru Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     3,155,677  
  14,800     Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing)     780,769  
  127,500     Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     2,470,330  
  109,600     Sundrug Co. Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing)     3,965,544  
  1,300     Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     95,934  
  6,600     Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     201,315  
  59,500     TDK Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     6,686,559  
  79,500     TIS, Inc. (Software & Services)     4,699,489  
  17,300     Tokyo Electron Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     3,777,110  
  74,700     Toshiba Corp. (Capital Goods)     2,535,449  
  4,900     Toyota Motor Corp. (Automobiles & Components)     345,261  
  98,800     Toyota Tsusho Corp. (Capital Goods)     3,470,610  
  6,200     Vision, Inc. (Telecommunication Services)*     102,829  
  25,500     Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing)     1,619,997  
  949,300     Yamada Denki Co. Ltd. (Retailing)     5,037,015  
  5,300     Yellow Hat Ltd. (Retailing)     94,683  
  56,700     Z Holdings Corp. (Media & Entertainment)     239,394  
   

 

 

 
      202,572,025  

 

 

 
Macau – 0.0%  
  316,000     SJM Holdings Ltd. (Consumer Services)     359,818  

 

 

 
Netherlands – 6.5%  
  60,956     Akzo Nobel NV (Materials)     6,225,067  
  40,276     ASM International NV (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     4,546,051  
  150,649     BE Semiconductor Industries NV (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)     5,848,657  

 

 

 

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

 

 

Shares     Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Netherlands – (continued)  
  237,046     Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (Food & Staples Retailing)   $ 5,943,312  
  19,428     Koninklijke Philips NV (Health Care Equipment & Services)     949,713  
  135,161     NN Group NV (Insurance)     5,139,199  
  15,870     NXP Semiconductors NV (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)(c)     2,019,616  
  47,507     Randstad NV (Commercial & Professional Services)     2,910,999  
  155,059     Royal Dutch Shell plc Class B (Energy)     4,602,722  
  8,630     Royal Dutch Shell plc Class B ADR (Energy)     517,541  
  157,260     Signify NV (Capital Goods)(a)     4,922,049  
  89,615     Wolters Kluwer NV (Commercial & Professional Services)     6,543,285  
   

 

 

 
      50,168,211  

 

 

 
Norway – 1.2%  
  214,562     DNB ASA (Banks)     4,015,078  
  134,903     Equinor ASA (Energy)     2,690,274  
  129,507     Orkla ASA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     1,313,307  
  7,575     Salmar ASA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     388,190  
  26,565     Schibsted ASA Class A (Media & Entertainment)     803,736  
  12,311     SpareBank 1 SMN (Banks)     140,508  
  14,276     SpareBank 1 SR-Bank ASA (Banks)     162,610  
   

 

 

 
      9,513,703  

 

 

 
Portugal – 0.0%  
  24,864     NOS SGPS SA (Media & Entertainment)     134,265  

 

 

 
Singapore – 0.2%  
  520,400     Wilmar International Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     1,594,349  

 

 

 
Spain – 1.2%  
  3,875     ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA (Capital Goods)     155,442  
  303,671     Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA (Banks)     1,704,909  
  50,707     Grifols SA (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,791,554  
  825,688     Telefonica SA (Telecommunication Services)     5,774,123  
  2,740     Viscofan SA (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     145,067  
   

 

 

 
      9,571,095  

 

 

 
Sweden – 2.6%  
  200,662     Boliden AB (Materials)*     5,329,317  
  175,946     Essity AB Class B (Household & Personal Products)     5,666,558  
  104,641     Sandvik AB (Capital Goods)     2,038,131  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
Sweden – (continued)  
  57,994     SKF AB Class B (Capital Goods)   1,174,166  
  349,298     Volvo AB Class B (Capital Goods)     5,847,665  
   

 

 

 
      20,055,837  

 

 

 
Switzerland – 11.5%  
  81,614     Adecco Group AG (Registered) (Commercial & Professional Services)     5,159,820  
  18,607     Baloise Holding AG (Registered) (Insurance)     3,367,596  
  26,010     Flughafen Zurich AG (Registered) (Transportation)     4,747,603  
  63     Forbo Holding AG (Registered) (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     107,205  
  11,408     Helvetia Holding AG (Registered) (Insurance)     1,611,370  
  117,459     LafargeHolcim Ltd. (Registered) (Materials)*     6,516,330  
  8,841     Lonza Group AG (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)*     3,225,262  
  58,948     Nestle SA (Registered) (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     6,382,021  
  162,476     Novartis AG (Registered) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     15,384,789  
  53,037     Roche Holding AG (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     17,237,174  
  24,115     Sonova Holding AG (Registered) (Health Care Equipment & Services)     5,512,895  
  10,870     Swiss Life Holding AG (Registered) (Insurance)     5,453,157  
  48,203     Swiss Re AG (Insurance)     5,415,247  
  590,768     UBS Group AG (Registered) (Diversified Financials)*     7,455,131  
  3,175     Zurich Insurance Group AG (Insurance)     1,302,384  
   

 

 

 
      88,877,984  

 

 

 
United Kingdom – 12.3%  
  26,288     Ashmore Group plc (Diversified Financials)     180,325  
  1,160,885     Aviva plc (Insurance)     6,443,550  
  571,898     Barratt Developments plc (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     5,662,613  
  19,553     Big Yellow Group plc (REIT)     310,553  
  52,320     boohoo Group plc (Retailing)*     206,454  
  9,969     Bovis Homes Group plc (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     179,323  
  797,279     BT Group plc (Telecommunication Services)     2,031,619  
  210,728     Diageo plc (Food, Beverage & Tobacco)     8,879,382  
  26,165     Dialog Semiconductor plc (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)*     1,328,848  
  31,964     Drax Group plc (Utilities)     132,946  
  38,600     Dunelm Group plc (Retailing)     591,067  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   41


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

Shares     Description   Value  
Common Stocks – (continued)  
United Kingdom – (continued)  
  226,879     Experian plc (Commercial & Professional Services)   $ 7,691,080  
  292,910     Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (Automobiles & Components)     4,342,840  
  29,842     GlaxoSmithKline plc ADR (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)     1,402,276  
  12,317     Greggs plc (Consumer Services)     375,698  
  184,788     Halma plc (Technology Hardware & Equipment)     5,174,552  
  83,085     HSBC Holdings plc (Banks)     650,426  
  130,775     International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (Transportation)     1,082,055  
  259,550     JD Sports Fashion plc (Retailing)     2,882,974  
  43,842     London Stock Exchange Group plc (Diversified Financials)     4,505,733  
  597,203     National Grid plc (Utilities)     7,463,348  
  163,374     Persimmon plc (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     5,835,573  
  26,738     Phoenix Group Holdings plc (Insurance)     265,633  
  400,965     Prudential plc (Insurance)     7,682,745  
  96,690     Redrow plc (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     954,359  
  160,737     Segro plc (REIT)     1,913,971  
  242,706     Smith & Nephew plc (Health Care Equipment & Services)     5,849,394  
  60,036     SSE plc (Utilities)     1,145,021  
  1,626,528     Taylor Wimpey plc (Consumer Durables & Apparel)     4,170,537  
  23,943     Unilever NV (Household & Personal Products)     1,374,106  
  17,834     Unilever plc (Household & Personal Products)     1,020,866  
  33,909     Unilever plc ADR (Household & Personal Products)(c)     1,938,577  

 

 

 
Common Stocks – (continued)  
United Kingdom – (continued)  
  8,445     UNITE Group plc (The) (REIT)   140,947  
  16,268     Workspace Group plc (REIT)     255,997  
  54,753     WPP plc (Media & Entertainment)     770,499  
   

 

 

 
      94,835,887  

 

 

 
United States – 0.9%  
  12,718     Carnival plc ADR (Consumer Services)     612,499  
  65,149     Ferguson plc (Capital Goods)     5,929,007  
   

 

 

 
      6,541,506  

 

 

 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 98.8%  
  (Cost $667,799,818)   $ 761,758,550  

 

 

 
 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF

    LIABILITIES – 1.2%

    9,634,614  

 

 

 
  NET ASSETS – 100.0%   $ 771,393,164  

 

 

 

 

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

*

  Non-income producing security.

(a)

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

(b)

  Preference Shares are a special type of equity investment that shares in the earnings of the company, has limited voting rights, and receives a greater dividend than applicable Common Shares.

(c)

  All or a portion of security is segregated as collateral for initial margin requirements on futures transactions.

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR

 

—American Depositary Receipt

REIT

 

—Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

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

Long position contracts:

                 

EURO STOXX 50 Index

     95          03/20/2020        $ 3,973,678        $ (35,519

FTSE 100 Index

     18          03/20/2020          1,787,972          2,246  

Hang Seng Index

     1          01/30/2020          181,397          808  

MSCI Singapore Index

     4          01/30/2020          110,487          (601

SPI 200 Index

     6          03/19/2020          695,048          (15,782

TOPIX Index

     11          03/12/2020          1,742,304          3,833  
Total Futures Contracts                                     $ (45,015

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS TAX-ADVANTAGED EQUITY FUNDS

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2019

 

        U.S. Equity
Dividend and
Premium Fund
     International
Equity Dividend
and Premium Fund
     U.S. Tax-
Managed
Equity Fund
     International
Tax-Managed
Equity Fund
 
  Assets:

 

 

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $2,381,706,030, $281,895,803, $1,186,612,926 and $667,799,818)(a)

  $ 2,994,690,699      $ 298,082,409      $ 1,849,720,407      $ 761,758,550  
 

Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (cost $71,990,719, $0, $0 and $0)

    71,990,719                       
 

Investments in affiliated securities lending reinvestment vehicle, at value (cost $242,125, $0, $1,661,100 and $0)

    242,125               1,661,100         
 

Cash

    3,577,759        270,653        23,572,067        781,666  
 

Foreign currencies, at value (cost $0, $1,465,725, $0 and $8,372,156)

           1,468,664               8,637,019  
 

Receivables:

          
 

Investments sold

    8,739,918                       
 

Dividends

    2,821,929        426,405        1,464,378        393,518  
 

Fund shares sold

    1,212,070        31,018        862,929        1,065,135  
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    51,949        32,433               58,674  
 

Securities lending income

    6,006               2,937         
 

Foreign tax reclaims

           2,041,383               1,338,126  
 

Variation margin on futures

    41,587                       
 

Other assets

    56,726        33,712        25,797        34,067  
  Total assets     3,083,431,487        302,386,677        1,877,309,615        774,066,755  
            
  Liabilities:

 

 

Written options, at value (premiums received $24,785,966, $3,043,423, $0 and $0)

    45,820,340        2,502,120                
 

Variation margin on futures

           3,944               22,678  
 

Payables:

          
 

Investments purchased

    28,094,556                       
 

Fund shares redeemed

    3,432,706        561,718        4,150,303        1,749,878  
 

Management fees

    1,755,552        207,987        1,050,327        552,042  
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

    335,510        10,505        87,002        24,653  
 

Payable upon return of securities loaned

    242,125               1,661,100         
 

Accrued expenses

    516,465        319,522        245,782        324,340  
  Total liabilities     80,197,254        3,605,796        7,194,514        2,673,591  
            
  Net Assets:

 

 

Paid-in capital

    2,430,164,056        335,041,141        1,216,556,371        706,062,398  
 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

    573,070,177        (36,260,260      653,558,730        65,330,766  
    NET ASSETS   $ 3,003,234,233      $ 298,780,881      $ 1,870,115,101      $ 771,393,164  
   

Net Assets:

            
   

Class A

  $ 195,689,183      $ 2,424,234      $ 68,427,333      $ 8,419,237  
   

Class C

    141,029,201        814,888        18,340,773        1,307,961  
   

Institutional

    1,242,858,081        12,004,813        45,718,319        15,782,893  
   

Service

                  1,648,690         
   

Investor

    468,253,900        8,914,568        21,591,193        18,289,935  
   

Class P

    679,431,164        138,381,032        138,398,662        67,038,370  
   

Class R6

    275,972,704        136,241,346        1,575,990,131        660,554,768  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 3,003,234,233      $ 298,780,881      $ 1,870,115,101      $ 771,393,164  
   

Shares outstanding $0.001 par value (unlimited shares authorized):

            
   

Class A

    14,620,924        333,076        2,679,592        807,376  
   

Class C

    10,582,164        116,054        760,560        128,543  
   

Institutional

    93,120,523        1,682,287        1,747,698        1,517,095  
   

Service

                  64,162         
   

Investor

    35,061,268        1,252,766        832,677        1,758,146  
   

Class P

    50,913,023        19,374,321        5,335,893        6,483,481  
   

Class R6

    20,684,950        19,103,181        60,777,431        63,918,672  
   

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

            
   

Class A

  $ 13.38      $ 7.28      $ 25.54      $ 10.43  
   

Class C

    13.33        7.02        24.11        10.18  
   

Institutional

    13.35        7.14        26.16        10.40  
   

Service

                  25.70         
   

Investor

    13.36        7.12        25.93        10.40  
   

Class P

    13.34        7.14        25.94        10.34  
   

Class R6

    13.34        7.13        25.93        10.33  

 

  (a)   Includes loaned securities having a market value of $238,251 and $1,609,356, for the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium and U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Funds, respectively.
  (b)   Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares of the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium, International Equity Dividend and Premium, U.S. Tax-Managed Equity and International Tax-Managed Equity Funds is $14.16, $7.70, $27.03 and $11.04, respectively. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current NAV or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS TAX-ADVANTAGED EQUITY FUNDS

 

Statements of Operations

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019

 

        U.S. Equity
Dividend and
Premium Fund
     International
Equity Dividend
and Premium Fund
     U.S. Tax-
Managed
Equity Fund
     International
Tax-Managed
Equity Fund
 
  Investment income:

 

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign taxes withheld of $0, $1,228,147, $35,389 and $1,943,854)

  $ 80,938,347      $ 12,852,576      $ 26,885,264      $ 21,582,767  
 

Dividends — affiliated issuers

    478,714        3,043        46,311        4,162  
 

Securities lending income — affiliated issuer

    30,378        60,160        13,542        28,226  
  Total investment income     81,447,439        12,915,779        26,945,117        21,615,155  
            
  Expenses:

 

 

Management fees

    20,385,483        2,498,956        11,506,786        6,091,738  
 

Transfer Agency fees(a)

    2,155,237        113,499        662,817        256,968  
 

Distribution and Service fees(a)

    1,912,191        15,951        320,279        40,600  
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    408,034        187,587        228,443        345,896  
 

Printing and mailing costs

    279,978        43,202        63,959        50,859  
 

Registration fees

    206,609        139,806        125,703        101,186  
 

Professional fees

    110,179        119,187        110,601        121,109  
 

Shareholder meeting expense

    76,015        6,468        8,212        7,652  
 

Trustee fees

    20,421        16,307        18,516        16,964  
 

Service share fees — Service and Shareholder Administration Plan

                  6,602         
 

Other

    78,172        130,625        53,122        52,786  
  Total expenses     25,632,319        3,271,588        13,105,040        7,085,758  
 

Less — expense reductions

    (822,678      (347,400      (101,984      (610,339
  Net expenses     24,809,641        2,924,188        13,003,056        6,475,419  
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME     56,637,798        9,991,591        13,942,061        15,139,736  
            
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

          
 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    163,369,637        (11,829,198      5,504,971        (18,273,528
 

In-kind transactions

                  19,283,017         
 

Futures contracts

    2,301,331        228,466        1,554,335        1,100,297  
 

Foreign currency transactions

           35,469               (374,819
 

Written options

    (49,944,297      (11,741,907              
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

 

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

    508,228,661        56,014,360        345,031,639        125,648,349  
 

Futures contracts

    256,158        12,641        485,166        (40,968
 

Foreign currency translation

           2,281               256,201  
 

Written options

    (31,963,073      331,340                
  Net realized and unrealized gain     592,248,417        33,053,452        371,859,128        108,315,532  
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 648,886,215      $ 43,045,043      $ 385,801,189      $ 123,455,268  

 

  (a)   Class specific Distribution and/or Service, and Transfer Agency fees were as follows:

 

     Distribution and/or Service Fees      Transfer Agency Fees  

Fund

  

Class A

      

Class C

    

Class A

    

Class C

    

Institutional

    

Service

    

Investor

    

Class P

    

Class R6

 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

   $ 491,029        $ 1,421,162      $ 343,807      $ 248,804      $ 483,132        N/A      $ 799,677      $ 198,463      $ 81,354  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

     6,324          9,627        4,426        1,689        4,761        N/A        17,731        44,890        40,002  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

     158,189          162,090        110,649        28,343        15,830      $ 528        34,984        36,556        435,927  

International Tax-Managed Equity

     21,376          19,224        14,965        3,386        6,933        N/A        30,208        19,752        181,724  

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS TAX-ADVANTAGED EQUITY FUNDS

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

        U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund             International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
            For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
  From operations:

 

        
 

Net investment income

  $ 56,637,798      $ 63,743,516         $ 9,991,591      $ 11,805,837  
 

Net realized gain (loss)

    115,726,671        190,385,768           (23,307,170      (1,079,490
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    476,521,746        (457,858,509               56,360,622        (61,449,995
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     648,886,215        (203,729,225               43,045,043        (50,723,648
               
  Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

From distributable earnings:

             
 

Class A Shares

    (12,317,992      (15,468,512         (76,488      (91,884
 

Class C Shares

    (7,963,688      (9,209,896         (19,707      (54,797
 

Institutional Shares

    (83,155,476      (97,415,908         (386,903      (2,464,098
 

Investor Shares

    (30,565,347      (33,144,596         (333,197      (187,293
 

Class P Shares(a)

    (45,356,789      (50,730,626         (4,959,202      (5,301,151
 

Class R6 Shares(b)

    (18,521,538      (18,072,196               (4,485,573      (3,555,021
  Total distributions to shareholders     (197,880,830      (224,041,734               (10,261,070      (11,654,244
               
  From share transactions:

 

 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    555,903,025        1,907,832,243           26,833,126        423,531,802  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    178,230,864        201,664,139           10,142,151        11,429,363  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (948,128,821      (2,407,191,500               (85,804,588      (471,997,811
  Net decrease in net assets resulting from share transactions     (213,994,932      (297,695,118               (48,829,311      (37,036,646
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     237,010,453        (725,466,077               (16,045,338      (99,414,538
               
  Net Assets:

 

 

Beginning of year

    2,766,223,780        3,491,689,857                 314,826,219        414,240,757  
 

End of year

  $ 3,003,234,233      $ 2,766,223,780               $ 298,780,881      $ 314,826,219  

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.
  (b)   Commenced operations on April 30, 2018.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   45


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

        U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund             International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
            For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
  From operations:

 

        
 

Net investment income

  $ 13,942,061      $ 12,721,634         $ 15,139,736      $ 14,175,859  
 

Net realized gain (loss)

    26,342,323        81,954,561           (17,548,050      (11,451,104
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    345,516,805        (220,615,121               125,863,582        (132,332,601
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     385,801,189        (125,938,926               123,455,268        (129,607,846
               
  Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

From distributable earnings:

             
 

Class A Shares

    (256,162      (319,218         (133,362      (143,812
 

Class C Shares

                     (5,182      (20,693
 

Institutional Shares

    (302,740      (36,134         (311,091      (355,413
 

Service Shares

    (4,899      (2,719                 
 

Investor Shares

    (125,263      (134,928         (337,602      (297,404
 

Class P Shares(a)

    (956,057      (908,225         (1,284,575      (1,579,421
 

Class R6 Shares(b)

    (10,960,763      (11,402,299               (12,928,884      (11,604,834
  Total distributions to shareholders     (12,605,884      (12,803,523               (15,000,696      (14,001,577
               
  From share transactions:

 

 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    195,337,423        1,849,737,045           93,090,956        859,458,016  
 

Proceeds paid in connection with in-kind transactions

    (25,670,000      (121,370,000                 
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    12,530,951        12,780,494           14,995,925        13,987,660  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (172,378,629      (1,601,182,871               (82,269,248      (739,640,420
  Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions     9,819,745        139,964,668                 25,817,633        133,805,256  
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     383,015,050        1,222,219                 134,272,205        (9,804,167
               
  Net Assets:

 

 

Beginning of year

    1,487,100,051        1,485,877,832                 637,120,959        646,925,126  
 

End of year

  $ 1,870,115,101      $ 1,487,100,051               $ 771,393,164      $ 637,120,959  

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.
  (b)   Commenced operations on April 30, 2018.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.46     $ 13.16     $ 12.11     $ 11.34     $ 11.76  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.21       0.21       0.19       0.20       0.21  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.57       (1.05     1.61       1.21       0.04  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.78       (0.84     1.80       1.41       0.25  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.21     (0.22     (0.19     (0.19     (0.20
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.65     (0.64     (0.56     (0.45     (0.47
 

Total distributions

    (0.86     (0.86     (0.75     (0.64     (0.67
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.38     $ 11.46     $ 13.16     $ 12.11     $ 11.34  
  Total return(b)     24.62     (6.63 )%      14.83     12.73     2.08
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 195,689     $ 187,524     $ 275,451     $ 294,401     $ 194,237  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.12     1.12     1.13     1.16     1.17
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.16     1.15     1.15     1.19     1.20
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.65     1.61     1.47     1.67     1.75
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    26     37     34     23     39

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.41     $ 13.11     $ 12.07     $ 11.31     $ 11.74  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.12       0.11       0.10       0.11       0.12  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.57       (1.05     1.60       1.21       0.03  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.69       (0.94     1.70       1.32       0.15  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.12     (0.12     (0.10     (0.11     (0.11
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.65     (0.64     (0.56     (0.45     (0.47
 

Total distributions

    (0.77     (0.76     (0.66     (0.56     (0.58
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.33     $ 11.41     $ 13.11     $ 12.07     $ 11.31  
  Total return(b)     23.72     (7.38 )%      13.99     11.92     1.26
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 141,029     $ 139,580     $ 177,178     $ 142,909     $ 90,091  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.87     1.87     1.88     1.91     1.92
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.91     1.90     1.90     1.94     1.95
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.90     0.86     0.76     0.92     1.01
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    26     37     34     23     39

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.43     $ 13.13     $ 12.09     $ 11.31     $ 11.73  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.26       0.27       0.24       0.24       0.25  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.57       (1.06     1.60       1.22       0.04  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.83       (0.79     1.84       1.46       0.29  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.26     (0.27     (0.24     (0.23     (0.24
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.65     (0.64     (0.56     (0.45     (0.47
 

Total distributions

    (0.91     (0.91     (0.80     (0.68     (0.71
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.35     $ 11.43     $ 13.13     $ 12.09     $ 11.31  
  Total return(b)     25.06     (6.28 )%      15.31     13.17     2.49
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 1,242,858     $ 1,106,179     $ 2,565,883     $ 2,062,756     $ 1,262,977  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.75     0.74     0.74     0.76     0.77
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.77     0.76     0.76     0.79     0.80
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.02     2.01     1.89     2.07     2.15
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    26     37     34     23     39

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 11.44     $ 13.14     $ 12.10     $ 11.33     $ 11.75  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.25       0.25       0.23       0.23       0.24  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.57       (1.06     1.60       1.21       0.04  
 

Total from investment operations

    2.82       (0.81     1.83       1.44       0.28  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.25     (0.25     (0.23     (0.22     (0.23
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.65     (0.64     (0.56     (0.45     (0.47
 

Total distributions

    (0.90     (0.89     (0.79     (0.67     (0.70
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 13.36     $ 11.44     $ 13.14     $ 12.10     $ 11.33  
  Total return(c)     25.00     (6.47 )%      15.18     12.92     2.34
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 468,254     $ 432,136     $ 473,178     $ 174,527     $ 54,106  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.87     0.87     0.88     0.91     0.92
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.91     0.90     0.90     0.94     0.95
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.90     1.86     1.76     1.90     2.03
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    26     37     34     23     39

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and
Premium Fund
 
        Class P Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 17, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.43     $ 13.12  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.26       0.18  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.56       (1.03
 

Total from investment operations

    2.82       (0.85
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.26     (0.20
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.65     (0.64
 

Total distributions

    (0.91     (0.84
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.34     $ 11.43  
  Total return(b)     25.07     (6.73 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 679,431     $ 648,424  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.74     0.73 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.76     0.76 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.03     1.93 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    26     37

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   51


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and
Premium Fund
 
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 30, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.42     $ 12.84  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.26       0.17  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    2.57       (0.75
 

Total from investment operations

    2.83       (0.58
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.26     (0.20
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.65     (0.64
 

Total distributions

    (0.91     (0.84
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.34     $ 11.42  
  Total return(b)     25.09     (4.78 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 275,973     $ 252,381  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.74     0.73 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.76     0.76 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.03     1.91 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    26     37

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 6.55     $ 7.76     $ 6.43     $ 6.56     $ 7.14  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.20       0.20       0.15       0.18       0.16 (b) 
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.73       (1.22     1.34       (0.14     (0.49
 

Total from investment operations

    0.93       (1.02     1.49       0.04       (0.33
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.20     (0.19     (0.16     (0.17     (0.14
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                            (0.11
 

Total distributions

    (0.20     (0.19     (0.16     (0.17     (0.25
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.28     $ 6.55     $ 7.76     $ 6.43     $ 6.56  
  Total return(c)     14.42     (13.34 )%      23.36     0.66     (4.80 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 2,424     $ 2,232     $ 3,962     $ 5,968     $ 9,532  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.33     1.34     1.34     1.37     1.37
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.44     1.38     1.34     1.38     1.37
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.86     2.71     2.16     2.87     2.26 %(b) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    9     14     17     18     100

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Reflects income recognized from a corporate action which amounted to $0.03 per share and 0.38% of average net assets.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 6.32     $ 7.48     $ 6.21     $ 6.35     $ 6.94  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.14       0.16       0.09       0.12       0.09 (b) 
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.71       (1.20     1.30       (0.14     (0.47
 

Total from investment operations

    0.85       (1.04     1.39       (0.02     (0.38
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.15     (0.12     (0.12     (0.12     (0.10
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                            (0.11
 

Total distributions

    (0.15     (0.12     (0.12     (0.12     (0.21
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.02     $ 6.32     $ 7.48     $ 6.21     $ 6.35  
  Total return(c)     13.54     (14.01 )%      22.50     (0.21 )%      (5.59 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 815     $ 1,252     $ 4,276     $ 2,549     $ 3,329  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.08     2.09     2.09     2.12     2.12
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.19     2.11     2.09     2.13     2.12
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.11     2.24     1.29     2.00     1.38 %(b) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    9     14     17     18     100

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Reflects income recognized from a corporate action which amounted to $0.03 per share and 0.38% of average net assets.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 6.42     $ 7.62     $ 6.32     $ 6.46     $ 7.03  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.22       0.31       0.18       0.19       0.18 (b) 
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.73       (1.29     1.31       (0.14     (0.48
 

Total from investment operations

    0.95       (0.98     1.49       0.05       (0.30
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.23     (0.22     (0.19     (0.19     (0.16
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                            (0.11
 

Total distributions

    (0.23     (0.22     (0.19     (0.19     (0.27
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.14     $ 6.42     $ 7.62     $ 6.32     $ 6.46  
  Total return(c)     14.82     (12.96 )%      23.85     0.92     (4.42 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 12,005     $ 15,696     $ 399,955     $ 307,311     $ 281,204  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.95     0.95     0.95     0.97     0.97
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.06     0.95     0.95     0.98     0.97
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    3.28     4.12     2.58     3.08     2.65 %(b) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    9     14     17     18     100

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Reflects income recognized from a corporate action which amounted to $0.03 per share and 0.38% of average net assets.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 6.41     $ 7.60     $ 6.31     $ 6.44     $ 7.02  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.21       0.20       0.17       0.17       0.16 (c) 
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.72       (1.18     1.30       (0.11     (0.48
 

Total from investment operations

    0.93       (0.98     1.47       0.06       (0.32
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.22     (0.21     (0.18     (0.19     (0.15
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

                            (0.11
 

Total distributions

    (0.22     (0.21     (0.18     (0.19     (0.26
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 7.12     $ 6.41     $ 7.60     $ 6.31     $ 6.44  
  Total return(d)     14.71     (13.10 )%      23.58     0.96     (4.69 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 8,915     $ 8,207     $ 6,048     $ 2,111     $ 749  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.08     1.09     1.09     1.12     1.12
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.19     1.14     1.09     1.13     1.12
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    3.14     2.76     2.36     2.64     2.33 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    9     14     17     18     100

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Reflects income recognized from a corporate action which amounted to $0.03 per share and 0.38% of average net assets.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Equity
Dividend and Premium Fund
 
        Class P Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 17, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.43     $ 7.71  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.22       0.09  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.72       (1.18
 

Total from investment operations

    0.94       (1.09
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.23     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 7.14     $ 6.43  
  Total return(b)     14.83     (14.35 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 138,381     $ 162,129  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.94     0.93 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.05     1.03 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    3.26     1.81 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    9     14

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Equity
Dividend and Premium Fund
 
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 30, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 6.42     $ 7.60  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.22       0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.72       (1.07
 

Total from investment operations

    0.94       (0.99
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.23     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 7.13     $ 6.42  
  Total return(b)     14.85     (13.25 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 136,241     $ 125,311  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.94     0.93 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.05     1.03 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    3.23     1.81 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    9     14

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 20.43     $ 22.37     $ 18.75     $ 17.28     $ 17.44  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.11       0.10       0.13       0.11       0.13  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    5.09       (1.93     3.60       1.47       (0.18
 

Total from investment operations

    5.20       (1.83     3.73       1.58       (0.05
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.09     (0.11     (0.11     (0.11     (0.11
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 25.54     $ 20.43     $ 22.37     $ 18.75     $ 17.28  
  Total return(b)     25.48     (8.15 )%      19.88     9.09     (0.28 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 68,427     $ 57,833     $ 50,218     $ 51,206     $ 57,913  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.10     1.14     1.15     1.17     1.17
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.13     1.14     1.15     1.17     1.17
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.47     0.44     0.61     0.61     0.73
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    205     152     108     118     96

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 19.36     $ 21.24     $ 17.86     $ 16.48     $ 16.67  
 

Net investment loss(a)

    (0.06     (0.07     (0.03     (0.02     (b) 
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    4.81       (1.81     3.41       1.40       (0.18
 

Total from investment operations

    4.75       (1.88     3.38       1.38       (0.18
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

                            (0.01
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 24.11     $ 19.36     $ 21.24     $ 17.86     $ 16.48  
  Total return(c)     24.54     (8.85 )%      18.93     8.35     (1.05 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 18,341     $ 14,380     $ 22,337     $ 22,512     $ 22,194  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.85     1.88     1.90     1.92     1.92
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.88     1.89     1.90     1.92     1.92
 

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

    (0.28 )%      (0.33 )%      (0.14 )%      (0.15 )%      (0.02 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    205     152     108     118     96

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 20.91     $ 22.71     $ 19.04     $ 17.53     $ 17.69  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.20       0.19       0.21       0.18       0.20  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    5.23       (1.97     3.65       1.51       (0.18
 

Total from investment operations

    5.43       (1.78     3.86       1.69       0.02  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.18     (0.02     (0.19     (0.18     (0.18
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 26.16     $ 20.91     $ 22.71     $ 19.04     $ 17.53  
  Total return(b)     25.90     (7.78 )%      20.29     9.61     0.10
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 45,718     $ 34,812     $ 1,395,335     $ 1,057,850     $ 957,273  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.74     0.74     0.75     0.77     0.77
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.75     0.74     0.75     0.77     0.77
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.83     0.79     1.02     1.01     1.12
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    205     152     108     118     96

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.   61


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Service Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 20.57     $ 22.51     $ 18.88     $ 17.33     $ 17.53  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.08       0.08       0.11       0.09       0.12  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    5.13       (1.94     3.61       1.49       (0.19
 

Total from investment operations

    5.21       (1.86     3.72       1.58       (0.07
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.08     (0.08     (0.09     (0.03     (0.13
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 25.70     $ 20.57     $ 22.51     $ 18.88     $ 17.33  
  Total return(b)     25.31     (8.26 )%      19.71     9.07     (0.41 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 1,649     $ 732     $ 736     $ 614     $ 1,236  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.24     1.25     1.25     1.27     1.27
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.25     1.25     1.25     1.27     1.27
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.33     0.33     0.52     0.53     0.67
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    205     152     108     118     96

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS U.S. TAX-MANAGED EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 20.73     $ 22.70     $ 19.03     $ 17.54     $ 17.70  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.17       0.16       0.18       0.15       0.18  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    5.18       (1.97     3.65       1.50       (0.18
 

Total from investment operations

    5.35       (1.81     3.83       1.65       (c) 
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.15     (0.16     (0.16     (0.16     (0.16
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 25.93     $ 20.73     $ 22.70     $ 19.03     $ 17.54  
  Total return(d)     25.82     (7.95 )%      20.14     9.40     (0.03 )% 
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 21,591     $ 17,894     $ 17,251     $ 14,262     $ 6,799  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.85     0.89     0.90     0.92     0.92
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.88     0.89     0.90     0.93     0.92
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.72     0.68     0.88     0.84     0.99
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    205     152     108     118     96

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed
Equity Fund
 
        Class P Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 17, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 20.74     $ 23.43  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.20       0.16  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    5.18       (2.66
 

Total from investment operations

    5.38       (2.50
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.18     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 25.94     $ 20.74  
  Total return(b)     25.94     (10.62 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 138,399     $ 97,892  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.73     0.74 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.74     0.75 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.83     0.95 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    205     152

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed
Equity Fund
 
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 30, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 20.73     $ 22.93  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.20       0.13  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    5.18       (2.14
 

Total from investment operations

    5.38       (2.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.18     (0.19
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 25.93     $ 20.73  
  Total return(b)     25.96     (8.72 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 1,575,990     $ 1,263,556  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.73     0.74 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.74     0.74 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    0.84     0.85 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    205     152

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.93     $ 10.93     $ 8.62     $ 8.67     $ 8.45  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.18       0.18       0.11       0.12       0.11  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.49       (2.03     2.38       (0.04     0.21  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.67       (1.85     2.49       0.08       0.32  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.17     (0.15     (0.18     (0.13     (0.10
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.43     $ 8.93     $ 10.93     $ 8.62     $ 8.67  
  Total return(b)     18.66     (16.86 )%      28.85     0.93     3.77
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 8,419     $ 8,145     $ 9,429     $ 5,082     $ 3,408  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.25     1.29     1.31     1.38     1.38
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.37     1.37     1.36     1.39     1.39
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.81     1.69     1.04     1.37     1.22
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    231     177     134     125     113

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.68     $ 10.59     $ 8.39     $ 8.45     $ 8.27  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.12       0.10       0.04       0.06       0.02  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.42       (1.94     2.30       (0.05     0.23  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.54       (1.84     2.34       0.01       0.25  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.04     (0.07     (0.14     (0.07     (0.07
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.18     $ 8.68     $ 10.59     $ 8.39     $ 8.45  
  Total return(b)     17.74     (17.39 )%      27.85     0.11     3.07
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 1,308     $ 2,551     $ 2,661     $ 1,012     $ 812  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    2.01     2.04     2.06     2.13     2.13
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    2.12     2.12     2.11     2.14     2.13
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    1.25     1.01     0.40     0.67     0.20
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    231     177     134     125     113

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.91     $ 10.85     $ 8.54     $ 8.59     $ 8.36  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.21       0.31       0.17       0.16       0.15  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.48       (2.10     2.34       (0.05     0.21  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.69       (1.79     2.51       0.11       0.36  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.20     (0.15     (0.20     (0.16     (0.13
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.40     $ 8.91     $ 10.85     $ 8.54     $ 8.59  
  Total return(b)     19.01     (16.49 )%      29.42     1.26     4.26
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 15,783     $ 16,948     $ 619,288     $ 519,135     $ 426,168  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.90     0.90     0.92     0.98     0.98
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.99     0.96     0.97     0.99     0.99
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.11     2.87     1.74     1.90     1.71
 

Portfolio turnover rate(c)

    231     177     134     125     113

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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.
  (c)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
        Investor Shares(a)  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 8.91     $ 10.91     $ 8.61     $ 8.65     $ 8.43  
 

Net investment income(b)

    0.20       0.19       0.13       0.15       0.07  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.48       (2.00     2.36       (0.05     0.27  
 

Total from investment operations

    1.68       (1.81     2.49       0.10       0.34  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.19     (0.19     (0.19     (0.14     (0.12
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 10.40     $ 8.91     $ 10.91     $ 8.61     $ 8.65  
  Total return(c)     18.90     (16.66 )%      29.09     1.21     4.04
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 18,290     $ 14,008     $ 15,547     $ 1,251     $ 1,444  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.00     1.04     1.05     1.13     1.13
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    1.12     1.12     1.11     1.14     1.13
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.06     1.82     1.30     1.76     0.84
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    231     177     134     125     113

 

  (a)   Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value 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 and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed
Equity Fund
 
        Class P Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 17, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 8.86     $ 11.07  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.21       0.10  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.47       (2.11
 

Total from investment operations

    1.68       (2.01
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.20     (0.20
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.34     $ 8.86  
  Total return(b)     19.02     (18.09 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 67,038     $ 64,578  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.89     0.89 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.98     1.00 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.15     1.43 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    231     177

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed
Equity Fund
 
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    April 30, 2018*
to
December 31, 2018
 
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 8.85     $ 10.92  
 

Net investment income(a)

    0.21       0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    1.47       (1.95
 

Total from investment operations

    1.68       (1.87
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.20     (0.20
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.33     $ 8.85  
  Total return(b)     19.05     (17.07 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 660,555     $ 530,891  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.89     0.89 %(c) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

    0.98     0.99 %(c) 
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    2.12     1.14 %(c) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(d)

    231     177

 

   *   Commencement of operations.
  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (c)   Annualized.
  (d)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2019

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

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

 

Fund      Share Classes Offered   

Diversified/

Non-diversified

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium,

International Equity Dividend and Premium,

International Tax-Managed Equity

    

A, C, Institutional, Investor, P and R6

   Diversified

U. S. Tax-Managed Equity

    

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

   Diversified

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

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

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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

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

B.  Investment Income and Investments — Investment income includes interest income, dividend income, and securities lending income, if any. Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recognized on ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, as soon as such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost. Investment transactions are recorded on the following business day for daily net asset value (“NAV”) calculations. Investment income is recorded net of any foreign withholding taxes, less any amounts reclaimable. The Funds may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and is payable upon sale of such investments. Distributions received from the Funds’ investments in United States (“U.S.”) real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) may be characterized as ordinary income, net capital gain and/or a return of capital. A return of capital is recorded by the Funds as a reduction to the cost basis of the REIT.

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

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

 

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

D.  Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, each Fund is not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gains distributions, if any, are declared and paid according to the following schedule:

 

Fund        

Income Distributions

Declared/Paid

   Capital Gains Distributions
Declared/Paid

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

International Equity Dividend and Premium

       Quarterly    Annually

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

International Tax-Managed Equity

       Annually    Annually

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

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

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

F.  In-Kind Transactions — Each Fund may allow investors, under certain circumstances, to purchase shares with securities instead of cash. In addition, the Trust reserves the right to redeem an investor’s shares by distributing securities instead of cash. These are known as in-kind transactions. Securities included as part of in-kind purchases and redemptions of Fund shares are valued in the same manner as they are valued for purposes of computing a Fund’s NAV, in accordance with the Fund’s Valuation Procedures, and such valuations are as of the date the trade is submitted pursuant to the procedures specified in the Funds’ prospectus.

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS   

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

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

 

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

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

The Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) has approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Funds, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Trustees have delegated to GSAM day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Funds’ investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

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

Equity Securities — Equity securities traded on a U.S. securities exchange or the NASDAQ system, or those located on certain foreign exchanges, including but not limited to the Americas, are valued daily at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded. If there is no sale or official closing price or such price is believed by GSAM to not represent fair value, equity securities may be valued at the closing bid price for long positions and at the closing ask price for short positions. 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.

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

Money Market Funds — Investments in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (“Underlying Fund”) are valued at the NAV per share of the Institutional Share class on the day of valuation. These investments are generally classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. For information regarding the Underlying Fund’s accounting policies and investment holdings, please see the Underlying Fund’s shareholder report.

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

Exchange-traded derivatives, including futures and options contracts, are generally valued at the last sale or settlement price on the exchange where they are principally traded. Exchange-traded options without settlement prices are generally valued at the midpoint of the bid and ask prices on the exchange where they are principally traded (or, in the absence of two-way trading, at the last bid price for long positions and the last ask price for short positions). Exchange-traded derivatives typically fall within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) and centrally cleared derivatives are valued using market transactions and other market evidence, including market-based inputs to models, calibration to market-clearing transactions, broker or dealer quotations, or other alternative pricing sources. Where models are used, the selection of a particular model to value OTC and centrally cleared derivatives depends upon the contractual terms of, and specific risks inherent in, the instrument, as well as the

 

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availability of pricing information in the market. Valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility, voluntary and involuntary prepayment rates, loss severity rates and correlations of such inputs. For OTC and centrally cleared derivatives that trade in liquid markets, model inputs can generally be verified and model selection does not involve significant management judgment. OTC and centrally cleared derivatives are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy when significant inputs are corroborated by market evidence.

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

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

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

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

C.  Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Funds’ investments and derivatives classified in the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2019:

U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM

 

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Europe

   $ 23,303,270        $        $         —  

North America

     2,965,758,829                    

South America

     5,628,600                    

Investment Company

     71,990,719                    

Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle

     242,125                    
Total    $ 3,066,923,543        $        $  

 

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

 

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U.S. EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM (continued)

 

Derivative Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets(b)             

Futures Contracts

   $ 29,975        $        $  
Liabilities             

Written Options Contracts

   $ (45,820,340      $        $  
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY DIVIDEND AND PREMIUM             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Asia

   $ 241,701        $ 85,196,885        $  

Australia and Oceania

     2,788,495          25,298,505           

Europe

     11,625,565          172,643,163           

South America

              288,095           
Total    $ 14,655,761        $ 283,426,648        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets(b)             

Futures Contracts

   $ 351        $        $  
Liabilities             

Futures Contracts(b)

   $ (5,965      $        $  

Written Options Contracts

     (2,502,120                  
Total    $ (2,508,085      $        $  
U.S. TAX-MANAGED EQUITY             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Asia

   $ 4,202,363        $        $  

Europe

     23,664,117                    

North America

     1,820,972,567                    

South America

     881,360                    

Securities Lending Reinvestment Vehicle

     1,661,100                    
Total    $ 1,851,381,507        $        $  

 

(a)   Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of NAV. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile. The Funds utilize fair value model prices provided by an independent fair value service for certain international equity securities, resulting in a Level 2 classification.
(b)   Amount shown represents unrealized gain (loss) at fiscal year end.

 

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INTERNATIONAL TAX-MANAGED EQUITY             
Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Common Stock and/or Other Equity Investments(a)

            

Asia

   $        $ 227,256,500        $  

Australia and Oceania

     3,673,968          63,715,353           

Europe

     5,878,010          454,693,213           

North America

     612,499          5,929,007           
Total    $ 10,164,477        $ 751,594,073        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets(b)             

Futures Contracts

   $ 6,887        $        $  
Liabilities(b)             

Futures Contracts

   $ (51,902      $        $  

 

(a)   Amounts are disclosed by continent to highlight the impact of time zone differences between local market close and the calculation of NAV. Security valuations are based on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, which may differ from country of domicile. The Funds utilize fair value model prices provided by an independent fair value service for certain international equity securities, resulting in a Level 2 classification.
(b)   Amount shown represents unrealized gain (loss) at fiscal year end.

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

 

4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES

The following table sets forth, by certain risk types, the gross value of derivative contracts (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) as of December 31, 2019. These instruments were used as part of the Funds’ investment strategies and to obtain and/or manage exposure related to the risks below. The values in the tables below exclude the effects of cash collateral received or posted pursuant to these derivative contracts, and therefore are not representative of the Funds’ net exposure.

 

Fund   Risk   Statements of Assets
and Liabilities
  Assets     

Statements of Assets

and Liabilities

  Liabilities  

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

 

Equity

  Variation margin on futures contracts   $ 29,975 (a)     Payable for written options, at value     $(45,820,340

International Equity Dividend and Premium

 

Equity

  Variation margin on futures contracts     351 (a)      Variation margin on futures contracts and payable for written options, at value     (2,508,085 )(a) 

International Tax-Managed Equity

 

Equity

 

Variation margin on

futures contracts

    6,887 (a)      Variation margin on futures contracts     (51,902 )(a)  
Total           $ 37,213            $(48,380,327

 

(a)   Includes unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts described in the Additional Investment Information sections of the Schedules of Investments. Only variation margin as of December 31, 2019 is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

The following table sets forth, by certain risk types, the Funds’ gains (losses) related to these derivatives and their indicative volumes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. These gains (losses) should be considered in the context that these derivative contracts may have been executed to create investment opportunities and/or economically hedge certain investments, and accordingly, certain gains (losses) on such derivative contracts may offset certain (losses) gains attributable to investments. These gains (losses) are included in “Net realized gain (loss)” or “Net change in unrealized gain (loss)” on the Statements of Operations:

 

Fund    Risk    Statements of Operations   Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Net Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Average
Number of
Contracts(a) 
 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

  

Equity

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and written options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and written options   $ (47,642,966   $ (31,706,915     4,109  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

  

Equity

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and written options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts and written options     (11,513,441     343,981       2,134  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

  

Equity

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts     1,554,335       485,166       21  

International Tax-Managed Equity

  

Equity

   Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts     1,100,297       (40,968     126  
Total             $ (56,501,775   $ (30,918,736     6,390  

 

(a)   Average number of contracts is based on the average of month end balances for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

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

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, contractual and effective net management fees with GSAM were at the following rates:

 

Fund

       Contractual Management Rate     Effective
Rate
    Effective Net
Management
Rate^
 
  First
$1 billion
    Next
$1 billion
    Next
$3 billion
    Next
$3 billion
    Over
$8 billion
 
U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium         0.75     0.68     0.65     0.64     0.63     0.69     0.69
International Equity Dividend and Premium         0.81       0.73       0.69       0.68       0.67       0.81       0.81  
U.S. Tax-Managed Equity         0.70       0.63       0.60       0.59       0.58       0.67       0.67  

International Tax-Managed Equity

        0.85       0.77       0.73       0.72       0.71       0.85       0.85  

 

^   Effective Net Management Rate includes the impact of management fee waivers of affiliated Underlying Funds, if any.

 

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The Funds invest in Institutional Shares of the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund, which is an affiliated Underlying Fund. GSAM has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee payable by the Funds in an amount equal to the management fee it earns as an investment adviser to the affiliated Underlying Fund in which the Funds invest, except those management fees it earns from the Funds’ investments of cash collateral received in connection with securities lending transactions in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, GSAM waived $36,587, $213, $3,321 and $142 of the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium, International Equity Dividend and Premium, U.S. Tax-Managed Equity and International Tax-Managed Equity Funds’ management fees, respectively.

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

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

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

 

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

Distribution and/or Service Plan

     0.25      0.75      0.25

 

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

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 December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs retained the following amounts:

 

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

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

       $ 40,332        $ 10  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

         3,229           

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

         2,487           

International Tax-Managed Equity

         930           

D.  Service and Shareholder Administration Plans — The Trust, on behalf of each applicable Fund, has adopted Service Plans to allow Class C Shares and Shareholder Administration Plans to allow Service Shares, respectively, to compensate service organizations (including Goldman Sachs) for providing varying levels of personal and account maintenance or shareholder administration services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service and Shareholder Administration

 

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Plans each provide for compensation to the service organizations equal to an annual percentage rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Service Shares of the Funds, respectively.

E.  Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Funds for a fee pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.17% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C and Investor Shares; 0.03% of the average daily net assets of Class P and Class R6 Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional and Service Shares. Prior to July 1, 2019, the annual rates were as follows: 0.18% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares. Goldman Sachs has agreed to waive a portion of its transfer agency fee equal to 0.01% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Investor Shares of the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund. This arrangement will remain in effect through at least April 30, 2020, and prior to such date, Goldman Sachs may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees.

Effective April 30, 2019, Goldman Sachs has agreed to waive a portion of its transfer agency fee equal to 0.05% and 0.04% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Investor Shares of the International Tax-Managed Equity and U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Funds, respectively. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least April 30, 2020, and prior to such date Goldman Sachs may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. Prior to April 30, 2019, there was no transfer agency waiver in place for these Funds.

F.  Other Expense Agreements and Affiliated Transactions — GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Funds (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees and shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of each Fund. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Funds are not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. The Other Expense limitations as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets for the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium, International Equity Dividend and Premium, U.S. Tax-Managed Equity and International Tax-Managed Equity Funds are 0.014%, 0.094%, 0.044% and 0.014%, respectively. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2020, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees. In addition, the Funds have entered into certain offset arrangements with the custodian and the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Funds’ expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows:

 

Fund         Management
Fee Waiver
       Other Expense
Reimbursement
       Custody Fee
Credits
      

Transfer

Agency
Waivers/Credits

       Total
Expense
Reductions
 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

       $ 36,587        $ 692,150        $ 14,367        $ 79,574        $ 822,678  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

         213          346,628          559                   347,400  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

         3,321                   71,600          27,063          101,984  

International Tax-Managed Equity

         142          588,424          12,506          9,267          610,339  

G.  Line of Credit Facility — As of December 31, 2019, the Funds participated in a $580,000,000 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

 

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utilized. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, the Funds did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 30, 2019 the facility was $770,000,000.

H.  Other Transactions with Affiliates — For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs earned $509, $300, $9,834 and $245 in brokerage commissions from portfolio transactions, including futures transactions executed with Goldman Sachs as the Futures Commission Merchant, on behalf of the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium, International Equity Dividend and Premium, U.S. Tax-Managed Equity and International Tax-Managed Equity Funds, respectively.

The following table provides information about the Funds’ investment in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019:

 

Fund   Beginning
Value as of
December 31, 2018
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Ending
Value as of
December 31, 2019
    Shares as of
December 31, 2019
    Dividend Income
from Affiliated
Investment
Company
 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

  $     $ 500,002,305     $ (428,011,586   $ 71,990,719       71,990,719     $ 478,714  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

          14,045,119       (14,045,119                 3,043  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

    9,875,798       119,490,741       (129,366,539                 46,311  

International Tax-Managed Equity

          7,492,424       (7,492,424                 4,162  

As of December 31, 2019, the following Goldman Sachs Global Tax-Aware Equity Portfolios were beneficial owners of 5% or more of total outstanding shares of the following Funds:

 

Fund         Goldman Sachs
Enhanced Dividend
Global Equity
Portfolio
       Goldman Sachs
Tax-Advantaged
Global Equity
Portfolio
 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

         9       

International Equity Dividend and Premium

         46           

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

                  84  

International Tax-Managed Equity

                  85  

 

6. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, were as follows:

 

Fund         Purchases        Sales  

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

       $ 773,473,808        $ 1,277,089,474  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

         28,140,159          89,570,865  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

         3,532,841,910          3,452,336,036  

International Tax-Managed Equity

         1,636,577,333          1,616,705,850  

 

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December 31, 2019

 

7. SECURITIES LENDING

 

Pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the terms and conditions contained therein, the Funds may lend their securities through a securities lending agent, Goldman Sachs Agency Lending (“GSAL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, to certain qualified borrowers including Goldman Sachs and affiliates. In accordance with the Funds’ securities lending procedures, the Funds receive cash collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Funds, at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded, and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Funds on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds may experience delay in the recovery of their securities or incur a loss should the borrower of the securities breach its agreement with the Funds or become insolvent at a time when the collateral is insufficient to cover the cost of repurchasing securities on loan. Dividend income received from securities on loan may not be subject to withholding taxes and therefore withholding taxes paid may differ from the amounts listed in the Statements of Operations. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and as such 1) the remaining contractual maturities of the outstanding securities lending transactions are considered to be overnight and continuous and 2) the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities within the standard time period for settlement of securities transactions.

The Funds invest the cash collateral received in connection with securities lending transactions in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund (“Government Money Market Fund”), an affiliated series of the Goldman Sachs Trust. The Government Money Market Fund is registered under the Act as an open end investment company, is subject to Rule 2a-7 under the Act, and is managed by GSAM, for which GSAM may receive a management fee of up to 0.16% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Government Money Market Fund.

In the event of a default by a borrower with respect to any loan, GSAL will exercise any and all remedies provided under the applicable borrower agreement to make the Funds whole. These remedies include purchasing replacement securities by applying the collateral held from the defaulting broker against the purchase cost of the replacement securities. If GSAL is unable to purchase replacement securities, GSAL will indemnify the Funds by paying the Funds an amount equal to the market value of the securities loaned minus the value of cash collateral received from the borrower for the loan, subject to an exclusion for any shortfalls resulting from a loss of value in such cash collateral due to reinvestment risk. The Funds’ master netting agreements with certain borrowers provide the right, in the event of a default (including bankruptcy or insolvency), for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. However, in the event of a default by a borrower, a resolution authority could determine that such rights are not enforceable due to the restrictions or prohibitions against the right of set-off that may be imposed in accordance with a particular jurisdiction’s bankruptcy or insolvency laws. The Funds’ loaned securities were all subject to enforceable Securities Lending Agreements and the value of the collateral was at least equal to the value of the cash received. The amounts of the Funds’ overnight and continuous agreements, which represent the gross amounts of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions outstanding as of December 31, 2019, are disclosed as “Payable upon return of securities loaned” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, where applicable. The Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium and International Tax-Managed Equity Funds did not have securities on loan as of December 31, 2019.

Each of the Funds and GSAL received compensation relating to the lending of the Funds’ securities. The amounts earned, if any, by the Funds for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, are reported under Investment Income on the Statements of Operations.

 

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7. SECURITIES LENDING (continued)

 

The table below details securities lending activity with affiliates of Goldman Sachs:

 

         For the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2019        Amounts Payable to
Goldman Sachs
Upon Return of
Securities Loaned as of
December 31, 2019
 
Fund         Earnings of GSAL
Relating to
Securities
Loaned
       Amounts Received
by the Funds
from Lending to
Goldman Sachs
 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

       $ 3,370        $ 197        $  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

         6,640                    

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

         1,513          47           

International Tax-Managed Equity

         3,268          4,885           

The following table provides information about the Funds’ investment in the Government Money Market Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019:

 

Fund         Beginning
Value as of
December 31, 2018
       Purchases
at Cost
       Proceeds
from Sales
       Ending
Value as of
December 31, 2019
 

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

       $ 2,016,000        $ 38,804,325        $ (40,578,200      $ 242,125  

International Equity Dividend and Premium

         2,448,255          4,093,735          (6,541,990         

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

         148,800          22,266,550          (20,754,250        1,661,100  

International Tax-Managed Equity

         4,166,835          14,025,034          (18,191,869         

 

8. TAX INFORMATION

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 was as follows:

 

      U.S. Equity
Dividend and
Premium
       International
Equity Dividend
and Premium
       U.S.
Tax-Managed
Equity
       International
Tax-Managed
Equity
 

Distributions paid from:

                 

Ordinary income

   $ 81,396,313        $ 10,261,070        $ 12,605,884        $ 15,000,696  

Net long-term capital gains

     116,484,517                             

Total taxable distributions

   $ 197,880,830        $ 10,261,070        $ 12,605,884        $ 15,000,696  

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 was as follows:

 

      U.S. Equity
Dividend and
Premium
       International
Equity Dividend
and Premium
       U.S.
Tax- Managed
Equity
       International
Tax-Managed
Equity
 

Distributions paid from:

                 

Ordinary income

   $ 92,546,663        $ 11,654,244        $ 12,803,523        $ 14,001,577  

Net long-term capital gains

     131,495,071                             

Total taxable distributions

   $ 224,041,734        $ 11,654,244        $ 12,803,523        $ 14,001,577  

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

8. TAX INFORMATION (continued)

 

As of December 31, 2019, the components of accumulated earnings (losses) on a tax-basis were as follows:

 

      U.S. Equity
Dividend and
Premium
       International
Equity Dividend
and Premium
       U.S.
Tax-Managed
Equity
       International
Tax-Managed
Equity
 

Undistributed ordinary income — net

   $ 299,229        $ 445,782        $ 1,611,362        $ 208,955  

Capital loss carryforwards:(1)

                 

Perpetual Long-term

   $        $ (45,412,766      $        $  

Perpetual Short-term

              (3,191,026        (10,066,851        (28,973,021

Total capital loss carryforwards

   $        $ (48,603,792      $ (10,066,851      $ (28,973,021

Timing differences (Real Estate Trusts/Post October Capital Loss Deferral)

     (40,653,154        (3,825,944        (497,332        (30,253

Unrealized gains — net

     613,424,102          15,723,694          662,511,551          94,125,085  

Total accumulated gains (losses) — net

   $ 573,070,177        $ (36,260,260      $ 653,558,730        $ 65,330,766  

 

(1)   The U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund utilized $6,566,466 of capital losses in the current fiscal year.

As of December 31, 2019, the Funds’ aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

      U.S. Equity
Dividend and
Premium
       International
Equity Dividend
and Premium
       U.S.
Tax-Managed
Equity
       International
Tax-Managed
Equity
 

Tax cost

   $ 2,432,495,042        $ 282,854,468        $ 1,188,869,956        $ 667,862,124  

Gross unrealized gain

     725,378,285          47,893,135          664,889,025          97,105,908  

Gross unrealized loss

     (111,954,183        (32,169,441        (2,377,474        (2,980,823

Net unrealized gain

   $ 613,424,102        $ 15,723,694        $ 662,511,551        $ 94,125,085  

The difference between GAAP-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) is attributable primarily to wash sales, net mark to market gains (losses) on regulated futures and options contracts, and differences in the tax treatment of underlying fund investments, real estate investment trust investments and passive foreign investment company investments.

The U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund reclassified $19,283,017 from distributable earnings to paid in capital for the year ending December 31, 2019. In order to present certain components of the Fund’s capital accounts on a tax-basis, certain reclassifications have been recorded to the Fund’s accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the net asset value of the Fund and result primarily from redemptions in-kind.

The International Tax Managed Equity Fund reclassified $41,165 from paid in capital to distributable earnings for the year ending December 31, 2019. In order to present certain components of the Fund’s capital accounts on a tax-basis, certain reclassifications have been recorded to the Fund’s accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the net asset value of the Fund and result primarily from passive foreign investment company investments.

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

 

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9. OTHER RISKS

 

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

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

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

Foreign Custody Risk If a Fund invests in foreign securities, the Fund may hold such securities and cash with foreign banks, agents, and securities depositories appointed by the Fund’s custodian (each a “Foreign Custodian”). Some foreign custodians may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business. In some countries, Foreign Custodians may be subject to little or no regulatory oversight over, or independent evaluation of, their operations. Further, the laws of certain countries may place limitations on a Fund’s ability to recover its assets if a Foreign Custodian enters bankruptcy. Investments in emerging markets may be subject to even greater custody risks than investments in more developed markets. Custody services in emerging market countries are very often undeveloped and may be considerably less well regulated than in more developed countries, and thus may not afford the same level of investor protection as would apply in developed countries.

Investments in Other Investment Companies Risk — As a shareholder of another investment company, a Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any net management fees and other expenses paid by such other investment companies, in addition to the fees and expenses regularly borne by the Fund.

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

Liquidity Risk — A Fund may make investments that are illiquid or that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Illiquid investments may be more difficult to value. Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that a Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period or without significant dilution to remaining investors’ interests because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests, or other

 

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December 31, 2019

 

9. OTHER RISKS (continued)

 

reasons. To meet redemption requests, a Fund may be forced to sell investments at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions. If a Fund is forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions, such sales may adversely affect the Fund’s NAV and dilute remaining investors’ interests. These risks may be more pronounced in connection with a Fund’s investments in securities of issuers located in emerging market countries. Redemptions by large shareholders may have a negative impact on a Fund’s liquidity.

Market and Credit Risks — In the normal course of business, a Fund trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk). Additionally, a Fund may also be exposed to credit risk in the event that an issuer or guarantor fails to perform or that an institution or entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions defaults.

 

10. INDEMNIFICATIONS

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

 

11. OTHER MATTERS

On November 5, 2019, a definitive proxy statement (“proxy”) was filed with the SEC to elect certain Trustees to the Trust. The Funds will bear their respective share of the proxy, shareholder meeting and other related costs and GSAM has agreed to reimburse each Fund to the extent such expenses exceed a specified percentage of the Fund’s net assets.

 

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS   

Subsequent events after the Statements 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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13. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS

 

Share activity is as follows:

 

    U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
 

 

 

 
   

For the Fiscal Year Ended

December 31, 2019

    

For the Fiscal Year Ended

December 31, 2018

 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    3,056,373     $ 39,285,764        5,295,207     $ 70,158,277  

Reinvestment of distributions

    889,529       11,728,159        1,217,097       14,874,034  

Shares redeemed

    (5,691,011     (73,349,134      (11,074,287     (141,568,778
      (1,745,109     (22,335,211      (4,561,983     (56,536,467
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    924,958       12,022,572        2,086,830       27,160,327  

Reinvestment of distributions

    515,817       6,770,001        659,608       7,980,024  

Shares redeemed

    (3,088,704     (39,697,509      (4,031,361     (52,408,594
      (1,647,929     (20,904,936      (1,284,923     (17,268,243
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    27,399,731       351,102,955        33,504,921       441,167,825  

Reinvestment of distributions

    4,962,564       65,296,301        6,280,998       76,871,798  

Shares redeemed

    (36,040,359     (462,689,279      (138,392,227     (1,825,561,094
      (3,678,064     (46,290,023      (98,606,308     (1,307,521,471
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    7,827,033       100,019,002        13,150,709       172,599,651  

Reinvestment of distributions

    2,321,996       30,558,077        2,715,798       33,135,461  

Shares redeemed

    (12,878,406     (164,733,986      (14,086,815     (183,423,650
      (2,729,377     (34,156,907      1,779,692       22,311,462  
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

    3,169,633       41,134,098        66,170,177       886,799,790  

Reinvestment of distributions

    3,449,581       45,356,789        4,165,280       50,730,626  

Shares redeemed

    (12,455,055     (158,741,627      (13,586,593     (169,426,665
      (5,835,841     (72,250,740      56,748,864       768,103,751  
Class R6 Shares(b)         

Shares sold

    974,711       12,338,634        23,298,666       309,946,373  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,408,914       18,521,537        1,484,667       18,072,196  

Shares redeemed

    (3,791,893     (48,917,286      (2,690,115     (34,802,719
      (1,408,268     (18,057,115      22,093,218       293,215,850  

NET DECREASE

    (17,044,588   $ (213,994,932      (23,831,440     $ (297,695,118)  

 

(a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.
(b)   Commenced operations on April 30, 2018.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

13. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund  
 

 

 

 
   

For the Fiscal Year Ended

December 31, 2019

    

For the Fiscal Year Ended

December 31, 2018

 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    160,640     $ 1,119,609        185,864     $ 1,394,265  

Reinvestment of distributions

    10,917       76,450        12,738       91,921  

Shares redeemed

    (179,244     (1,253,699      (368,502     (2,705,700
      (7,687     (57,640      (169,900     (1,219,514
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    9,109       61,265        30,138       226,469  

Reinvestment of distributions

    2,875       19,416        7,774       54,558  

Shares redeemed

    (93,967     (633,239      (411,315     (2,910,023
      (81,983     (552,558      (373,403     (2,628,996
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    234,100       1,609,386        3,299,255       25,150,510  

Reinvestment of distributions

    38,991       268,313        302,041       2,239,419  

Shares redeemed

    (1,033,864     (6,863,677      (53,613,348     (391,611,679
      (760,773     (4,985,978      (50,012,052     (364,221,750
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    615,772       4,164,770        792,283       5,588,837  

Reinvestment of distributions

    48,627       333,197        26,898       187,293  

Shares redeemed

    (692,609     (4,761,589      (333,831     (2,430,334
      (28,210     (263,622      485,350       3,345,796  
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

    1,083,033       7,345,129        33,241,157       239,776,975  

Reinvestment of distributions

    721,069       4,959,202        759,524       5,301,151  

Shares redeemed

    (7,644,217     (52,325,488      (8,786,245     (59,552,901
      (5,840,115     (40,021,157      25,214,436       185,525,225  
Class R6 Shares(b)         

Shares sold

    1,840,630       12,532,967        20,858,813       151,394,746  

Reinvestment of distributions

    652,849       4,485,573        511,578       3,555,021  

Shares redeemed

    (2,906,720     (19,966,896      (1,853,969     (12,787,174
      (413,241     (2,948,356      19,516,422       142,162,593  

NET DECREASE

    (7,132,009   $ (48,829,311      (5,339,147   $ (37,036,646

 

(a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.
(b)   Commenced operations on April 30, 2018.

 

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    U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
 

 

 

 
   

For the Fiscal Year Ended

December 31, 2019

    

For the Fiscal Year Ended

December 31, 2018

 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    367,737     $ 8,754,341        814,705     $ 19,000,067  

Reinvestment of distributions

    9,519       242,819        15,443       303,925  

Shares redeemed

    (528,967     (12,305,907      (243,885     (5,567,445
      (151,711     (3,308,747      586,263       13,736,547  
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    171,848       3,814,200        224,904       4,799,971  

Shares redeemed

    (153,960     (3,398,831      (533,843     (11,927,357
      17,888       415,369        (308,939     (7,127,386
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    346,325       8,423,356        6,330,060       148,125,329  

Reinvestment of distributions

    9,234       241,277        1,416       28,533  

Shares redeemed

    (272,332     (6,472,774      (63,995,284     (1,536,242,572

Shares redeemed in connection with in-kind transactions

                 (2,117,152     (48,160,000
      83,227       2,191,859        (59,780,960     (1,436,248,710
Service Shares         

Shares sold

    35,178       818,458        6,595       155,606  

Reinvestment of distributions

    191       4,899        137       2,719  

Shares redeemed

    (6,815     (157,801      (3,821     (83,145
      28,554       665,556        2,911       75,180  
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    139,533       3,303,231        263,401       6,120,169  

Reinvestment of distributions

    4,831       125,136        6,750       134,794  

Shares redeemed

    (174,752     (4,115,511      (167,106     (3,921,618
      (30,388     (687,144      103,045       2,333,345  
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

    1,231,197       29,067,937        4,933,205       117,732,028  

Reinvestment of distributions

    36,899       956,057        45,457       908,224  

Shares redeemed

    (652,654     (15,235,653      (258,211     (5,610,626
      615,442       14,788,341        4,720,451       113,029,626  
Class R6 Shares(b)         

Shares sold

    4,886,035       115,485,900        65,073,762       1,553,803,875  

Reinvestment of distributions

    423,195       10,960,763        570,971       11,402,299  

Shares redeemed

    (4,368,806     (105,022,152      (1,683,318     (37,830,108

Shares redeemed in connection with in-kind transactions

    (1,108,855     (25,670,000      (3,015,553     (73,210,000
      (168,431     (4,245,489      60,945,862       1,454,166,066  

NET INCREASE

    394,581     $ 9,819,745        6,268,633     $ 139,964,668  

 

(a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.
(b)   Commenced operations on April 30, 2018.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

13. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

    International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
 

 

 

 
   

For the Fiscal Year Ended

December 31, 2019

    

For the Fiscal Year Ended

December 31, 2018

 
 

 

 

 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    161,876     $ 1,590,795        433,592     $ 4,744,157  

Reinvestment of distributions

    12,810       133,226        16,440       143,686  

Shares redeemed

    (279,348     (2,759,236      (401,065     (4,071,679
      (104,662     (1,035,215      48,967       816,164  
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    12,295       118,240        185,896       1,983,469  

Reinvestment of distributions

    499       5,069        2,415       20,501  

Shares redeemed

    (178,255     (1,676,685      (145,534     (1,419,976
      (165,461     (1,553,376      42,777       583,994  
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    968,265       9,288,202        7,605,815       82,771,894  

Reinvestment of distributions

    29,745       308,452        39,199       341,815  

Shares redeemed

    (1,383,081     (13,552,150      (62,839,603     (668,058,108
      (385,071     (3,955,496      (55,194,589     (584,944,399
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    737,469       7,144,162        1,372,365       14,541,257  

Reinvestment of distributions

    32,374       335,718        34,106       297,404  

Shares redeemed

    (583,575     (5,718,058      (1,258,959     (13,294,693
      186,268       1,761,822        147,512       1,543,968  
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

    903,808       8,659,459        11,151,190       115,721,758  

Reinvestment of distributions

    124,595       1,284,575        182,381       1,579,421  

Shares redeemed

    (1,835,911     (17,738,562      (4,042,582     (36,926,746
      (807,508     (7,794,528      7,290,989       80,374,433  
Class R6 Shares(b)         

Shares sold

    6,844,339       66,290,099        60,289,988       639,695,481  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,255,232       12,928,884        1,340,050       11,604,833  

Shares redeemed

    (4,148,192     (40,824,557      (1,662,745     (15,869,218
      3,951,379       38,394,426        59,967,293       635,431,096  

NET INCREASE

    2,674,945     $ 25,817,633        12,302,949     $ 133,805,256  

 

(a)   Commenced operations on April 17, 2018.
(b)   Commenced operations on April 30, 2018.

 

90


Report of Independent Registered Public

Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of Goldman Sachs Trust and Shareholders of Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund, Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund, Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund and Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund, Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund, Goldman Sachs U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund and Goldman Sachs International Tax-Managed Equity Fund (four of the funds constituting Goldman Sachs Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of December 31, 2019, the related statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019, 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 December 31, 2019, 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 December 31, 2019 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 December 31, 2019 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent 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.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 26, 2020

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

 

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Voting Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders (Unaudited)

 

A Special Meeting (the “Meeting”) of the Goldman Sachs Trust (“GST”) was held on January 23, 2020 to consider and act upon the proposals below. The Funds will amortize their respective share of the proxy, shareholder meeting and other related costs and GSAM has agreed to reimburse each Fund to the extent such expenses exceed a specified percentage of the Fund’s net assets.

At the Meeting, Dwight L. Bush, Kathryn A. Cassidy, Joaquin Delgado and Gregory G. Weaver were elected to the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In electing trustees, the Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

 

Proposal 1.

Election of Trustees

   For      Against      Withheld      Broker Non-Votes  

Dwight L. Bush

     94,278,961,728.065        0        349,026,343,365        0  

Kathryn A. Cassidy

     94,310,850,789.164        0        317,137,282.266        0  

Joaquin Delgado

     94,282,646,444.727        0        345,341,626.703        0  

Gregory G. Weaver

     94,306,589,873.348        0        321,398,198.082        0  
           

At the Meeting, the shareholders of the Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights Fund approved a change to the Fund’s sub-classification under the Act from “diversified” to “non-diversified”. The Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

 

Proposal 2.

To approve a change to the Fund’s sub-classification under
the Investment Company Act of 1940 from “diversified” to
“non-diversified” and to eliminate a related fundamental
investment restriction.

   For      Against      Abstained      Broker Non-Votes  

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

     23,785,792.632        250,521.921        196,802.993        9,592,467.322  
           

 

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Fund Expenses — Six Month Period Ended December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class P or Class R6 Shares of a Fund you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges on purchase payments (with respect to Class A Shares) contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions (with respect to Class C Shares), (if any); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees (with respect to Class A, Class C and Service Shares); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class P and Class R6 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 July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, which represents a period of 184 days of a 365 day year.

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

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

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

 

     U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund     International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund     U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Fund     International Tax-Managed Equity Fund  
Share Class   Beginning
Account
Value
07/01/19
   

Ending
Account

Value
12/31/19

    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
12/31/19
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
07/01/19
    Ending
Account
Value
12/31/19
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
12/31/19
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
07/01/19
    Ending
Account
Value
12/31/19
    Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended
12/31/19
*
    Beginning
Account
Value
07/01/19
    Ending
Account
Value
12/31/19
   

Expenses
Paid for the
6 Months Ended

12/31/19*

 
Class A                                                

Actual

  $ 1,000     $ 1,085.80     $ 5.89     $ 1,000     $ 1,048.10     $ 6.87     $ 1,000     $ 1,089.00     $ 5.69     $ 1,000     $ 1,065.00     $ 6.40  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,019.56     5.70       1,000       1,018.50     6.77       1,000       1,019.76     5.50       1,000       1,019.00     6.26  
Class C                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,081.20       9.81       1,000       1,044.10       10.72       1,000       1,084.60       9.62       1,000       1,061.20       10.29  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,015.78     9.50       1,000       1,014.72     10.56       1,000       1,015.98     9.30       1,000       1,015.22     10.06  
Institutional                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,087.30       3.95       1,000       1,049.70       4.91       1,000       1,090.60       3.90       1,000       1,066.80       4.74  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,021.42     3.82       1,000       1,020.42     4.84       1,000       1,021.48     3.77       1,000       1,020.62     4.63  
Service                                                

Actual

    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000       1,088.10       6.53       N/A       N/A       N/A  

Hypothetical 5% return

    N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       N/A       1,000       1,018.95     6.31       N/A       N/A       N/A  
Investor                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,086.60       4.58       1,000       1,049.10       5.58       1,000       1,090.40       4.37       1,000       1,065.80       5.10  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,020.82     4.43       1,000       1,019.76     5.50       1,000       1,021.02     4.23       1,000       1,020.27     4.99  
Class P                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,087.40       3.89       1,000       1,049.70       4.86       1,000       1,091.10       3.85       1,000       1,067.30       4.64  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,021.48     3.77       1,000       1,020.47     4.79       1,000       1,021.53     3.72       1,000       1,020.72     4.53  
Class R6                                                

Actual

    1,000       1,087.50       3.89       1,000       1,049.80       4.86       1,000       1,090.70       3.85       1,000       1,066.30       4.64  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000       1,021.48     3.77       1,000       1,020.47     4.79       1,000       1,021.53     3.72       1,000       1,020.72     4.53  

 

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

 

*   Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized net expense ratio for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended December 31, 2019. Expenses are calculated by multiplying the annualized net expense ratio by the average account value for the period; then multiplying the result by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year; and then dividing that result by the number of days in the fiscal year. The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:

 

Fund    Class A     Class C     Institutional     Service     Investor     Class P     Class R6  

U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium

     1.12     1.87     0.75     N/A       0.87     0.74     0.74

International Equity Dividend and Premium

     1.33       2.08       0.95       N/A       1.08       0.94       0.94  

U.S. Tax-Managed Equity

     1.08       1.83       0.74       1.24     0.83       0.73       0.73  

International Tax-Managed Equity

     1.23       1.98       0.91       N/A       0.98       0.89       0.89  

 

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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 Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee3
 

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee4

Jessica Palmer

Age: 70

  Chair of the Board of Trustees   Since 2018 (Trustee since 2007)  

Ms. Palmer is retired. She was formerly Consultant, Citigroup Human Resources Department (2007-2008); Managing Director, Citigroup Corporate and Investment Banking (previously, Salomon Smith Barney/Salomon Brothers) (1984-2006). Ms. Palmer was a Member of the Board of Trustees of Indian Mountain School (private elementary and secondary school) (2004-2009).

 

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

  102   None

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Age: 65

  Trustee   Since 2015  

Ms. Cassidy is retired. Formerly, she 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   None

Diana M. Daniels

Age: 70

  Trustee   Since 2007  

Ms. Daniels is retired. Formerly, she was Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, The Washington Post Company (1991-2006). Ms. Daniels is a Trustee Emeritus and serves as a Presidential Councillor of Cornell University (2013-Present); former Member of the Legal Advisory Board, New York Stock Exchange (2003-2006) and of the Corporate Advisory Board, Standish Mellon Management Advisors (2006-2007).

 

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

  102   None

Roy W. Templin

Age: 59

  Trustee   Since 2013  

Mr. Templin is retired. He is Director, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (a designer and manufacturer of ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions) (2016-Present); and was formerly Chairman of the Board of Directors, Con-Way Incorporated (a transportation, logistics and supply chain management service company) (2014-2015); Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Whirlpool Corporation (an appliance manufacturer and marketer) (2004-2012). Previously, Mr. Templin served as an Advisory Board Member of Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (June 2013-October 2013).

 

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

  102   Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (a ceiling, wall and suspension systems solutions manufacturer)

Gregory G. Weaver

Age: 68

  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).

 

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

  102   Verizon Communications Inc.
         

 

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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 Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee3
 

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee4

James A. McNamara

Age: 57

  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 Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

  165   None
         

Advisory Board Members

 

Name, Address, Age1   Position(s)
Held with the Trust
 

Term of

Office and
Length of
Time Served2

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Portfolios in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Advisory
Board
Member3
 

Other

Directorships

Held by Advisory

Board Member4

Dwight L. Bush

Age: 62

  Advisory Board Member   Since 2019  

Ambassador Bush is President and CEO of D.L. Bush & Associates (a financial advisory and private investment firm) (2002-2014 and 2017-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).

 

Advisory Board Member — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   None

Joaquin Delgado

Age: 59

  Advisory Board Member   Since 2019  

Dr. Delgado is retired. He is Director, Hexion Inc. (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2019-present); and Director, Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2011-present); and was formerly 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).

 

Advisory Board Member — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer)
         

 

*   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 and Advisory Board Member may be contacted by writing to the Trustee or Advisory Board Member, c/o Goldman Sachs, 200 West Street, New York, New York, 10282, Attn: Caroline Kraus. Information is provided as of December 31, 2019.
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 (a) no Trustee shall hold office for more than 15 years and (b) a Trustee shall retire as of December 31st of the calendar year in which he or she reaches his or her 74th birthday, 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 December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs Trust consisted of 89 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust consisted of 13 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Trust II consisted of 19 portfolios (17 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs MLP Income Opportunities Fund, 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; and Goldman Sachs ETF Trust consisted of 40 portfolios (21 of which offered 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. Additional information about the Advisory Board Members will be available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information dated April 30, 2020, which will be available 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 Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

James A. McNamara

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 57

  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 Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Caroline L. Kraus

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 42

  Secretary   Since 2012  

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2016-Present); Vice President, Goldman Sachs (August 2006-December 2015); Associate General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (2012-Present); Assistant General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (August 2006-December 2011); and Associate, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP (2002-2006).

 

Secretary — Goldman Sachs Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2012)); Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2012)); Goldman Sachs Trust II; Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc.; Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC; Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II LLC; Goldman Sachs Middle Market Lending Corp.; Goldman Sachs MLP Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Joseph F. DiMaria

30 Hudson Street

Jersey City, NJ 07302

Age: 51

  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 Income Opportunities Fund (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 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 December 31, 2019.
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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GOLDMAN SACHS TAX-ADVANTAGED EQUITY FUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

Goldman Sachs Trust — Tax-Advantaged Equity Funds — Tax Information (Unaudited)

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, 89.42% and 100% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income by the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium and U.S. Tax-Managed Equity Funds, respectively, qualify for the dividends received deduction available to corporations.

 

For the 2019 tax year, the International Equity Dividend and Premium and International Tax-Managed Equity Funds have elected to pass through a credit for taxes paid to foreign jurisdictions. The total amount of income received by the International Equity Dividend and Premium and International Tax-Managed Equity Funds from sources within foreign countries and possessions of the United States was $0.2642 and $0.2323 per share, respectively, all of which is attributable to qualified passive income. The percentage of net investment income dividends paid by the International Equity Dividend and Premium and International Tax-Managed Equity Funds during the year from foreign sources was 97.71% and 99.57%, respectively. The total amount of taxes paid by the International Equity Dividend and Premium and International Tax-Managed Equity Funds to such countries was $0.0287 and $0.0265 per share, respectively.

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, 99.13%, 100%, 100% and 100% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income by the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium, International Equity Dividend and Premium, U.S. Tax-Managed Equity and International Tax-Managed Equity 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 U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium designates $116,484,517 or, if different, the maximum amount allowable, as capital gain dividends paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, the U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium designates $24,898,230 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 Consumer and Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $1.69 trillion in assets under supervision as of December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs Asset Management (“GSAM”) has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. GSAM leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

 

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

 

Financial Square Government Fund1

 

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

 

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

 

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

 

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

 

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

 

Investor Money Market Fund3

 

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

 

Enhanced Income Fund

 

High Quality Floating Rate Fund

 

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

 

Short Duration Government Fund

 

Short Duration Income Fund

 

Government Income Fund

 

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

Multi-Sector

 

Bond Fund

 

Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Global Income Fund

 

Strategic Income Fund

 

Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

 

High Yield Municipal Fund

 

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

 

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

 

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

 

Investment Grade Credit Fund

 

U.S. Mortgages Fund

 

High Yield Fund

 

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

 

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

 

Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Fixed Income Alternatives

 

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

 

Equity Income Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Large Cap Value Fund

 

Focused Value Fund

 

Capital Growth Fund

 

Strategic Growth Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Flexible Cap Fund

 

Concentrated Growth Fund

 

Technology Opportunities Fund

 

Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

 

Blue Chip 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 Fund4

 

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

 

Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund5

 

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

 

Real Estate Securities Fund

 

International Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Alternative Premia Fund

 

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

 

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

MLP & Energy Fund

 

Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund

 

Absolute Return Multi-Asset Fund

 

Global Infrastructure Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

 

Global Managed Beta Fund

 

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Multi-Manager U.S. Dynamic Equity 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 Fund6

 

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

 

Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio

 

Tax-Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

 

Strategic Factor Allocation Fund

 

Target Date Retirement Portfolio7

 

Target Date 2025 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2030 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2035 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2040 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2045 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2050 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2055 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2060 Portfolio

 

GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund

1   You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
2    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
3    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
4    Effective after the close of business of November 20, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund.
5    Effective after the close of business on August 30, 2019, the Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund.
6    Effective after the close of business on February 28, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Equity Growth Strategy Portfolio was renamed the Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund.
7    Effective December 27, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Target Date 2020 Portfolio was renamed to the Goldman Sachs Target Date Retirement Portfolio.
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TRUSTEES

Jessica Palmer, Chair

Dwight L. Bush*

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Diana M. Daniels

Joaquin Delgado*

James A. McNamara

Roy W. Templin

Gregory G. Weaver

 

*Effective as of January 23, 2020

 

OFFICERS

James A. McNamara, President

Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer

Caroline L. Kraus, Secretary

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

Distributor and Transfer Agent

 

GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.

Investment Adviser

Visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282

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A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how a Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders); and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) web site at http://www.sec.gov.

The Funds will file portfolio holdings information for each month in a fiscal quarter within 60 days after the end of the relevant fiscal quarter on Form N-PORT. Portfolio holdings information for the third month of each fiscal quarter will be made available on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. Portfolio holdings information may be obtained upon request and without charge by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders).

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (‘‘Goldman Sachs’’) does not provide legal, tax or accounting advice. Any statement contained in this communication (including any attachments) concerning U.S. tax matters was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code, and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed. Clients of Goldman Sachs should obtain their own independent tax advice based on their particular circumstances.

Holdings and allocations shown are as of December 31, 2019 and may not be representative of future investments. Fund holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of Morgan Stanley Capital International Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P) and is licensed for use by Goldman Sachs. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any other party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification (or the results to be obtained by the use thereof), and all such parties hereby expressly disclaim all warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any of such standard or classification. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall MSCI, S&P, any of their affiliates or any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) even if notified of the possibility of such damages.

The portfolio risk management process includes an effort to monitor and manage risk, but does not imply low risk.

This material is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus or summary prospectus, if applicable. Investors should consider a Fund’s objective, risks, and charges and expenses, and read the summary prospectus, if available, and/or the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The summary prospectus, if available, and the prospectus contain this and other information about a Fund and may be obtained from your authorized dealer or from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC by calling (retail – 1-800-526-7384) (institutional – 1-800-621-2550).

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Goldman Sachs Funds

 

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Annual Report      

December 31, 2019

 
     

Dynamic Global Equity Fund*

*Effective after the close of business on February 28, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Equity Growth Strategy Portfolio was renamed the Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund.

It is our intention that beginning on January 1, 2021, paper copies of the Fund’s annual and semi-annual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. At any time, you may elect to receive reports and certain communications from the Fund electronically by calling the applicable toll-free number below or by contacting your financial intermediary.

You may elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper free of charge. If you hold shares of the Fund directly with the Fund’s transfer agent, you can inform the transfer agent that you wish to receive paper copies of reports by calling toll-free 800-621-2550 for Institutional, Service, Class R6 and Class P shareholders or 800-526-7384 for all other shareholders. If you hold shares of the Fund through a financial intermediary, please contact your financial intermediary to make this election. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all Goldman Sachs Funds held in your account if you invest through your financial intermediary or all Goldman Sachs Funds held with the Fund’s transfer agent if you invest directly with the transfer agent.

 

 

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Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Portfolio Management Discussions and Performance Summaries

    1  

Index Definitions

    9  

Schedules of Investments

    10  

Financial Statements

    14  

Financial Highlights

    17  

Notes to Financial Statements

    25  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    36  

Other Information

    38  

 

     
NOT FDIC-INSURED   May Lose Value   No Bank Guarantee


PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund

 

Investment Objective

The Dynamic Global Equity Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis

Effective after the close of business on February 28, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Equity Growth Strategy Portfolio was renamed the Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund (the “Fund”) and it ceased to be among the Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds Portfolios — Asset Allocation. At the same time, its principal investment strategy changed. No modifications in the Fund’s investment objective or benchmark index were made in connection with this change. The performance information reported below is the combined performance of the Fund, reflecting current and prior investment strategies and policies.

Below, the Goldman Sachs Global Portfolio Solutions (“GPS”) Team discusses the Fund’s performance and positioning for the 12-month period ended December 31, 2019 (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, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 Shares generated average annual total returns of 25.66%, 24.72%, 26.18%, 25.49%, 25.97%, 26.19%, 25.36% and 26.14%, respectively. This compares to the 26.60% average annual total return of the Fund’s benchmark, MSCI All Country World Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (the “Index”), during the same period.

 

Q   How did the Fund’s principal investment strategy change after February 28, 2019?

 

A   Until the close of business on February 28, 2019, the Fund sought to achieve its investment objective by investing mainly in a combination of underlying funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) (collectively, the “Underlying Funds”). Some of the Underlying Funds invested primarily in equity securities (the “Underlying Equity Funds”) and other Underlying Funds invested dynamically across other markets using various strategies, including a managed-volatility or trend-following approach (the “Underlying Dynamic Funds”). Under normal conditions, substantially all (at least 80%) of the Fund’s total assets were to be allocated among the Underlying Equity Funds.

 

     After February 28, 2019, the Fund significantly reduced its allocation to the Underlying Funds, while increasing its allocation to derivative instruments in order to gain exposure to global equity asset classes. The Fund’s investments may include Underlying Funds (including ETFs), futures, forwards, options and other instruments with similar economic exposures. The Fund may continue to invest in Underlying Funds that currently exist or that may become available for investment in the future for which Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. or an affiliate now or in the future acts as investment adviser or principal underwriter.

 

Q   What economic and market factors most influenced the Fund during the Reporting Period?

 

A   During the Reporting Period overall, the factors most influencing the financial markets and the Fund were global economic data, central bank monetary policy and geopolitical events.

 

    

In the first quarter of 2019, when the Reporting Period started, risk assets broadly rebounded from a sell-off in the fourth quarter of 2018, as investor sentiment turned positive on a combination of dovish global central bank policy, tentative stabilization in Chinese economic growth and seemingly promising developments in U.S.-China trade talks. (Dovish tends to suggest lower interest rates; opposite of hawkish.) Although global economic growth continued to decelerate during the first calendar quarter, a few “green shoots” began to emerge. (Green shoots is a term used to describe signs of economic recovery or positive data during an economic downturn.) Indications of a bottoming in Chinese credit growth, a modest pick-up in fixed asset

 

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investment, and an uptick in March 2019 manufacturing data made investors hopeful for a recovery in Chinese and global economic growth. As inflationary pressures remained rather muted, the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) and the European Central Bank (“ECB”) each made a dovish shift and then maintained monetary policy stances that were broadly supportive of economic growth. More specifically, the Fed signaled it would make no additional short-term interest rate hikes during 2019, and the ECB indicated it was reluctant to raise interest rates during the calendar year. Global equities, as measured by the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index, were up 12.86% during the first calendar quarter, led by a rally in U.S. stocks. Emerging markets equities overall underperformed developed markets equities, but Chinese stocks, as represented by the MSCI China Index, rose more than 17%.

 

     In the second quarter of 2019, continued weakness in global economic growth and low levels of inflation led the Fed and ECB to indicate they might ease monetary policy. In June, the Fed signaled its next policy move was more likely to be an interest rate cut than an interest rate hike. The Fed’s dot plot, which shows interest rate projections of the members of the Federal Open Market Committee, revealed that policymakers expected to keep interest rates stable during 2019, followed by a 25 basis point cut in 2020. (A basis point is 1/100th of a percentage point.) Meanwhile, the ECB hinted that interest rate cuts and quantitative easing were on the table should economic data disappoint in the near term. Global equities were volatile during the second calendar quarter overall, though they rose 3.88%, as measured by the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index. In May 2019, global equities had suffered a significant decline amid headwinds from U.S.-China trade negotiations. They then recovered in June, driven by dovish central bank actions and market expectations of a pause in U.S.-China trade tensions ahead of the G20 meeting at month end. (Also known as Group of 20 nations, the G20 is a forum attended by finance ministers and central bank governors from the world’s highly developed economies consisting of 19 countries and the European Union.)

 

     During the third quarter of 2019, weak growth in cyclical sectors, such as manufacturing, and increased global trade uncertainty weighed on investors’ expectations for global economic growth, sparking concerns about a possible recession. U.S.-China trade negotiations remained volatile throughout the third calendar quarter, with both sides sending mixed signals. Major central banks became more accommodative in their monetary policies, encouraged by muted inflation across developed economies. Both the Fed and the ECB, for example, cut interest rates. Global equities, as measured by the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index, appreciated 1.03% during the third calendar quarter, with Japanese and European stocks outperforming U.S. stocks. Emerging markets equities produced negative returns, broadly underperforming developed markets stocks. Continued weakness in Chinese macro data, along with persistent uncertainty regarding U.S.-China trade talks, pressured emerging markets equities.

 

     In the fourth quarter of 2019, global economic growth showed signs of stabilization, thanks in part to continuous central bank policy support that sought to manage economic and financial sector pressures. In October, the Fed cut interest rates again, signaling that easing had probably ended unless macroeconomic data deteriorated further. Meanwhile, there were positive developments in the U.S.-China trade dispute. Though a full-fledged trade deal remained uncertain, the U.S. and China settled on the framework of a “Phase One” deal during October, with the two sides reaching an agreement in principle on the details in mid-December. The timing of the agreement avoided a proposed tariff hike, scheduled for December 15th, and included a 50% rollback of a September 2019 tariff increase. The U.S. President announced that the “Phase One” deal was scheduled to be signed on January 15, 2020. China also promised to address U.S. concerns about intellectual property practices. Collectively, the stabilization of global economic growth, mitigation of U.S.-China trade war risk and accommodative central bank monetary policy supported risk assets during the fourth calendar quarter. Global equities, as measured by the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index, were up 8.37%. Developed markets equities, as measured by the MSCI World Index, rose 7.80%, while emerging markets equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, climbed 11.93%.

 

     Looking at the Reporting Period as a whole, the vast majority of risk assets finished the year in positive territory. The S&P 500® Index, up 31.49%, recorded its best annual return since 2013. Global equities, as measured by the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index, rose 27.73%, driven largely by the strong performance of U.S. large-cap stocks. Developed market equities generally outperformed their emerging markets counterparts. Although emerging markets equities advanced, they were pressured by slowing economic growth in China, weakness in emerging markets exports and intermittent U.S.-China trade escalation.

 

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PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

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

 

A   Performance is generally driven by three sources of return: long-term strategic asset allocation, medium-term and short-term dynamic allocation, and excess returns from investments in Underlying Funds. Long-term strategic asset allocation is the process by which we seek to budget or allocate portfolio risk, as opposed to capital, across a set of asset allocation risk factors. The strategic asset allocation is implemented using a range of bottom-up security selection strategies across equity asset classes, using fundamental or quantitative investment techniques, as well as the use of derivative instruments. We then incorporate our medium-term and short-term dynamic views into the Fund in order to react to changes in the economic cycle and the markets, respectively. (Our short-term dynamic views were eliminated from the Fund when its principal investment strategy changed after the close of business on February 28, 2019.) The Fund’s positioning may therefore change over time.

 

     During the Reporting Period, the Fund generated strongly positive double-digit absolute returns but underperformed the Index on a relative basis.

 

     Long-term strategic asset allocation added most to the Fund’s performance. The contribution of our short-term dynamic allocation was also positive. Security selection within the Underlying Funds detracted from results. We did not hold any medium-term dynamic views in the Fund during the Reporting Period.

 

     Beginning in January 2019, we began to shift the Fund to a new long-term strategic allocation. The Fund benefited from our efforts to identify attractive entry points in the financial markets as we made the transition. In addition, the Fund’s allocation to a macroeconomic hedge strategy, which utilizes interest rate options to profit if interest rates fall, remain constant or rise less than anticipated, contributed most positively as interest rates declined during the Reporting Period. An allocation to U.S. large-cap growth stocks further bolstered performance. However, an allocation to global real estate securities and global infrastructure securities, which are not held by the Index, detracted from returns.

 

     Our decision to reduce the Fund’s equity risk, starting in June 2019, detracted marginally from performance, as global equities continued to rally. In our opinion, the U.S. economic cycle had matured substantially, and we believed it was in “rollover,” meaning we expected economic weakness going forward.

 

     Our short-term dynamic views, which sought to take advantage of what we considered short-term market mispricing, added to the Fund’s returns during January and February 2019. We eliminated the Fund’s short-term dynamic allocation after the close of business on February 28, 2019, when the Fund’s principal investment strategy changed.

 

     Overall, security selection within the Underlying Funds detracted from results during the Reporting Period, with underperformance concentrated in Underlying Equity Funds.

 

Q   How did the Underlying Funds perform relative to their respective benchmark indices during the Reporting Period?

 

A   Among Underlying Equity Funds, the Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Insights Fund, the Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights Fund, the Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund, the Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund, the Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund, the Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund and the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF underperformed their respective benchmark indices. The Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® Emerging Markets Equity ETF and the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® International ETF outperformed their respective benchmark indices during the Reporting Period. Among Underlying Funds that invest in real assets, both the Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund and the Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund outperformed their respective benchmark indices during the Reporting Period.

 

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

 

A   During the Reporting Period, the Fund used derivatives for the passive replication of asset classes. Specifically, the Fund held strategic positions in U.S. large-cap equities through S&P 500® Index futures; international equities through MSCI EAFE Index futures; emerging markets stocks through MSCI Emerging Markets Index futures and MSCI Emerging Markets Index call options; and Canadian large-cap equities through S&P/TSX 60 Index futures (each had a positive impact on performance).

 

    

The Fund employed forward foreign currency exchange contracts within a foreign currency hedging strategy (positive impact), which seeks to manage the risk associated with investing in non-U.S. currencies. In addition, equity options were used within our volatility selling strategy (positive impact). Our volatility selling strategy seeks to benefit from

 

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the difference between implied volatility (i.e., expectations of future volatility) and realized volatility (i.e., historical volatility) in equity markets. Finally, the Fund utilized interest rate options in a macroeconomic hedge strategy (positive impact).

 

     Beginning in June 2019, the Fund reduced equity risk, specifically its exposure to U.S. large-cap equities, through the purchase of put options on the S&P 500® Index (marginally negative impact). A put option is an option contract giving the owner the right, but not the obligation, to sell a specified amount of an underlying asset at a specified price within a specified time.

 

     During the Reporting Period overall, some of the Underlying Funds used derivatives to apply their active investment views with greater versatility and potentially to afford greater risk management precision. As market conditions warranted during the Reporting Period, some of these Underlying Funds engaged in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, financial futures contracts, options, swap contracts and structured securities to attempt to enhance portfolio return and for hedging purposes.

 

Q   What changes did you make within the Fund during the Reporting Period?

 

A   At the start of the Reporting Period, we began moving the Fund to a new long-term strategic allocation. As part of that effort, we increased the Fund’s exposure to the Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF and reduced its exposures to emerging markets equities and small-cap stocks during January and February 2019. We also added new strategies that sought to diversify the Fund beyond traditional equity asset classes. Specifically, we added a volatility selling strategy (accomplished through equity options) and a macroeconomic hedge strategy (accomplished through interest rate options). Additionally, we added an allocation to global infrastructure securities to diversify the Fund’s exposure to real assets beyond global real estate securities. Finally, we added a foreign currency hedging strategy (accomplished through forward foreign currency exchange contracts).

 

     Between the beginning of the Reporting Period and February 28, 2019, we expressed our short-term dynamic views that the Fund have long positions in emerging markets equities, U.S. large-cap equities and international equities. We eliminated the Fund’s short-term dynamic allocation after February 28th, preferring to access other sources of potential excess returns.

 

     After the close of business on February 28, 2019, when the Fund’s principal investment strategy changed, we began adding passive exposure to U.S. large-cap stocks, non-U.S. developed markets equities and emerging markets equities (accomplished through futures). We also increased passive index replication by raising the Fund’s exposure to Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta® ETFs broadly.

 

     Beginning in June 2019, we sought to reduce equity risk in the Fund through the purchase of put options on U.S. large cap equities. We maintained this positioning through the end of the Reporting Period.

 

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

 

A   Effective February 19, 2019, Raymond Chan no longer served as a portfolio manager of the Fund. Additionally, Neill Nuttall began serving as a portfolio manager of the Fund on February 19, 2019. By design, all investment decisions for the Fund are performed within a co-lead or team structure, with multiple subject matter experts. This strategic decision making has been the cornerstone of our approach and ensures continuity in the Fund. At the end of the Reporting Period, the portfolio managers for the Fund were Neill Nuttall and Christopher Lvoff.

 

     At the end of 2019, Kane Brenan, Global Head and Co-Chief Investment Officer of GPS, retired. Gregory Calnon became Global Head of GPS, and Neill Nuttall became sole Chief Investment Officer for GPS.

 

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

 

A  

At the end of the Reporting Period, we expected a modest pickup in global economic activity in 2020. In our view, the global economy could continue to expand, particularly in the U.S. where we were encouraged by the continued strength of the labor market, the early signs of a turnaround in manufacturing, what we considered to be manageable weakness in the services sector, and the fading drag of trade tariffs. As for monetary policy, we believed the Fed, ECB and the Bank of Japan were likely to remain accommodative, though the Bank of England may be the only major central bank to ease interest rates during 2020, in our opinion. We expected China, the Eurozone countries and Japan to provide additional fiscal stimulus in the near term. Regarding recessionary risk, we considered it low, though we expected it to be modestly higher in 2020 than it was in 2019. At the end of the Reporting Period, we saw no shortage of geopolitical concerns, including the potential of disruptions

 

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PORTFOLIO RESULTS

 

 

caused by a more adventurous or aggressive Iran and North Korea. We also thought that ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations, U.S. elections and the U.K.’s exit from the European Union could increase market volatility.

 

     At the asset class level, we expected equities to offer modest returns in the near term, supported by moderate corporate earnings growth. Although we considered U.S. equity valuations high at the end of the Reporting Period, we thought they were justified by the existing macro environment. That said, we expected high valuations and moderate earnings growth to limit equity returns relative to what we might expect during a period of increasing economic growth momentum. In this environment, we believe it is critical to remain vigilant. The current U.S. economic expansion has exceeded all others in length, while the current U.S. equity bull market has exceeded all others in length and all but one other in strength. In our view, neither will continue indefinitely. Therefore, we believe a dynamic investment approach is even more important than usual.

 

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FUND BASICS

 

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

as of December 31, 2019

 

LOGO

 

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

 

  2   Generally, tactical fund weightings are rebalanced approximately monthly, but they may be rebalanced more or less frequently at the discretion of the Investment Adviser based on the market environment and its macro views. The weightings in the chart above reflect the allocations as of December 31, 2019. Actual underlying fund weighting in the Fund may differ from the figures shown above due to rounding, differences in returns of the underlying funds, or both. The above figures are not indicative of future allocations.

 

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OVERALL UNDERLYING FUND WEIGHTINGS3
Percentage of Net Assets

 

LOGO

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

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Performance Summary

December 31, 2019

 

The following graph shows the value, as of December 31, 2019, of a $10,000 investment made on January 1, 2010 in Class A Shares (with the maximum sales charge of 5.5%). For comparative purposes, the performance of the Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI® All Country World Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) (“MSCI ACWI Index”) (with distributions reinvested), is shown. Performance reflects applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations currently 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.

 

Dynamic Global Equity Fund’s 10 Year Performance

Performance of a $10,000 investment, with distributions reinvested, from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2019.

 

LOGO

 

Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 2019*      One Year        Five Years      Ten Years    Since Inception

Class A

           

Excluding sales charges

     25.66%        8.60%      8.88%   

Including sales charges

     18.73%        7.38%      8.26%   

 

Class C

           

Excluding contingent deferred sales charges

     24.72%        7.80%      8.06%   

Including contingent deferred sales charges

     23.47%        7.80%      8.06%   

 

Institutional

     26.18%        9.04%      9.31%   

 

Service

     25.49%        8.48%      8.76%   

 

Investor

     25.97%        8.87%      9.15%   

 

Class P (Commenced April 17, 2018)

     26.19%        N/A          N/A    5.75%

 

Class R

     25.36%        8.33%      8.61%   

 

Class R6 (Commenced July 31, 2015)

     26.14%        N/A          N/A    8.97%

 

 

*   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, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R and Class R6 Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Average Annual Total Return.

 

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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Index Definitions

 

The MSCI® ACWI Index is a free float-adjusted market Capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The MSCI® ACWI Index consists of 47 country indices comprising 23 developed and 24 emerging market country indices. The developed market country indices included are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The emerging market country indices are: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Qatar, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The index figures do not include any deduction for fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index captures large, mid and small cap representation across 23 developed markets and 26 emerging markets countries.

MSCI China Index captures large and mid cap representation across China H shares, B shares, Red chips, P chips and foreign listings.

MSCI World Index is a broad global equity index that represents large and mid-cap equity performance across 23 developed markets countries. It covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large-cap and mid-cap representation across 24 emerging markets countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

S&P 500® Index is a U.S. stock market index based on the market capitalizations of 500 large companies having common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ. The S&P 500® Index components and their weightings are determined by S&P Dow Jones Indices.

MSCI EAFE Index is an equity index that captures large-cap and mid-cap representation across 21 developed markets countries around the world, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

S&P/TSX 60 Index is a stock market index of 60 large companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2019

 

Shares     Description  

Value

 
Underlying Funds(a) – 83.1%      
Equity – 32.4%      
  5,341,607     Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund – Class R6   $ 69,334,054  
  1,595,046     Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights Fund – Class R6     53,449,989  
  2,342,751     Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Insights Fund – Class R6     52,009,062  
  3,122,652     Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     30,633,215  
  637,099     Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund – Class R6     17,781,421  
  1,088,762     Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund – Class R6     13,576,858  
  1,097,411     Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund – Class R6     13,157,963  
  1,094,919     Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund – Class R6     12,164,548  
   

 

 

 
      262,107,110  

 

 

 
Exchange Traded Funds – 50.7%      
  3,203,485     Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF     207,169,375  
  4,610,470     Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF     139,466,717  
  1,863,841     Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF     64,004,300  
   

 

 

 
      410,640,392  

 

 

 
  TOTAL UNDERLYING FUNDS – 83.1%  
  (Cost $601,185,241)   $ 672,747,502  

 

 

 
Shares   Dividend
Rate
    Value  
Investment Company(a) – 13.3%        

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares

 

107,461,189     1.638   $ 107,461,189  
(Cost $107,461,189)

 

 

 

 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 96.4%

 

(Cost $708,646,430)

 

  $ 780,208,691  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF

    LIABILITIES – 3.6%

 

 

    28,849,275  

 

 
NET ASSETS – 100.0%

 

  $ 809,057,966  

 

 

 

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

(a)

  Represents an Affiliated Issuer.

 

 

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD

 

—Australian Dollar

CHF

 

—Swiss Franc

DKK

 

—Danish Krone

EUR

 

—Euro

GBP

 

—British Pound

HKD

 

—Hong Kong Dollar

ILS

 

—Israeli Shekel

JPY

 

—Japanese Yen

NOK

 

—Norwegian Krone

NZD

 

—New Zealand Dollar

SEK

 

—Swedish Krona

SGD

 

—Singapore Dollar

USD

 

—U.S. Dollar

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ETF

 

—Exchange Traded Fund

PLC

 

—Public Limited Company

 

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED GAIN

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
   Currency
Sold
   Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Gain
 

MS & Co. Int. PLC

  USD  12,609,092    JPY  1,363,000,000      03/18/20      $ 8,737  

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS WITH UNREALIZED LOSS

 

Counterparty   Currency
Purchased
     Currency
Sold
     Settlement
Date
     Unrealized
Loss
 

MS & Co. Int. PLC

  USD   16,289,155      EUR   14,580,000        03/18/20      $ (145,784
  USD 902,331      DKK 6,030,000        03/18/20        (7,757
  USD 3,608,465      AUD 5,260,000        03/18/20        (89,914
  USD 1,381,488      SEK 13,050,000        03/18/20        (17,064
  USD 8,942,097      GBP 6,800,000        03/18/20        (84,628
  USD 4,721,898      CHF 4,630,000        03/18/20        (88,902
  USD 349,542      NOK 3,200,000        03/18/20        (15,035
  USD 705,356      SGD 960,000        03/18/20        (8,977
  USD 162,273      ILS 560,000        03/18/20        (585
  USD 1,965,986      HKD   15,400,000        03/18/20        (9,112
    USD 130,913      NZD 200,000        03/18/20        (3,880
TOTAL

 

            $ (471,638

FUTURES CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following futures contracts:

 

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

Long position contracts:

 

Mini MSCI EAFE Index

     579        03/20/20      $ 58,956,675        $ 209,805  

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

     513        03/20/20        28,733,130          646,044  

S&P 500 E-Mini Index

     608        03/20/20        98,225,440          1,370,991  

S&P Toronto Stock Exchange 60 Index

     50        03/19/20        7,796,388          13,880  
TOTAL FUTURES CONTRACTS

 

     $ 2,240,720  

PURCHASED AND WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS — At December 31, 2019, the Fund had the following purchased and written options:

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON FUTURES

 

Description          Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Market
Value
    

Premiums

Paid (Received)
by Fund

     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Purchased option contracts

 

                 

Calls

 

                 

Eurodollar Futures

      $ 97.000        03/15/2021        205      $ 512,500      $ 738,000      $ 541,163      $ 196,837  

Eurodollar Futures

        97.000        06/14/2021        205        512,500        738,000        538,601        199,399  

Eurodollar Futures

        97.000        09/13/2021        266        665,000        955,937        689,942        265,995  

Eurodollar Futures

        97.125        09/14/2020        23        57,500        71,300        28,803        42,497  

Eurodollar Futures

        97.125        12/14/2020        31        77,500        97,263        41,147        56,116  

Eurodollar Futures

        97.500        09/14/2020        36        90,000        77,849        50,483        27,366  

Eurodollar Futures

        97.500        12/14/2020        19        47,500        41,800        28,069        13,731  

Eurodollar Futures

        98.000        03/15/2021        213        532,500        256,931        192,194        64,737  

Eurodollar Futures

        98.000        06/14/2021        394        985,000        504,813        343,612        161,201  

Eurodollar Futures

        98.250        03/15/2021        605        1,512,500        457,531        704,341        (246,810

Eurodollar Futures

        98.250        06/14/2021        511        1,277,500        440,738        629,611        (188,873

Eurodollar Futures

        98.250        09/13/2021        500        1,250,000        475,000        599,298        (124,298

Eurodollar Futures

        98.500        03/16/2020        47        117,500        882        15,972        (15,090

 

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


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Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON FUTURES (continued)

 

Description          Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Market
Value
    

Premiums

Paid (Received)
by Fund

     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Calls (continued)

 

                 

Eurodollar Futures

      $ 98.500        06/15/2020        31      $ 77,500      $ 2,519      $ 15,572      $ (13,053

Eurodollar Futures

          98.500        12/13/2021        296        740,000        205,350        291,087        (85,737
TOTAL                        3,382      $ 8,455,000      $ 5,063,913      $ 4,709,895      $ 354,018  

PURCHASED AND WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS ON EQUITIES

OVER-THE-COUNTER OPTIONS ON EQUITIES

 

Description    Counterparty    Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Market
Value
    

Premiums

Paid (Received)
by Fund

     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Purchased option contracts

 

Puts

 

SPX Index

   Barclays Bank PLC    $ 2,801.58        01/17/2020        5,823      $ 5,823      $ 4,681      $ 516,616      $ (511,935

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON EQUITIES

 

Description          Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Market
Value
   

Premiums

Paid (Received)
by Fund

    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Written option contracts

                   

Calls

                   

S&P 500 Index

      $ 3,185.000        01/31/2020        (1   $ (100   $ (7,820   $ (2,289   $ (5,531

S&P 500 Index

        3,190.000        01/31/2020        (3     (300     (22,275     (8,488     (13,787

S&P 500 Index

        3,195.000        01/08/2020        (12     (1,200     (56,460     (17,883     (38,577

S&P 500 Index

        3,195.000        01/31/2020        (1     (100     (7,040     (2,419     (4,621

S&P 500 Index

        3,215.000        01/31/2020        (2     (200     (11,111     (4,019     (7,092

S&P 500 Index

        3,220.000        01/31/2020        (2     (200     (10,400     (4,372     (6,028

S&P 500 Index

        3,225.000        01/31/2020        (3     (300     (14,565     (6,508     (8,057

S&P 500 Index

        3,240.000        01/15/2020        (12     (1,200     (27,240     (15,028     (12,212

S&P 500 Index

        3,245.000        02/28/2020        (1     (100     (5,505     (2,719     (2,786

S&P 500 Index

        3,260.000        01/31/2020        (2     (200     (5,469     (3,258     (2,211

S&P 500 Index

        3,275.000        01/22/2020        (12     (1,200     (14,820     (12,865     (1,955

S&P 500 Index

        3,275.000        01/31/2020        (10     (1,000     (20,050     (15,993     (4,057

S&P 500 Index

        3,280.000        01/29/2020        (12     (1,200     (19,380     (15,141     (4,239

S&P 500 Index

        3,280.000        01/31/2020        (10     (1,000     (18,000     (14,086     (3,914

S&P 500 Index

        3,285.000        01/31/2020        (10     (1,000     (16,050     (12,406     (3,644

S&P 500 Index

        3,285.000        02/28/2020        (2     (200     (6,680     (4,518     (2,162

S&P 500 Index

        3,290.000        01/31/2020        (10     (1,000     (14,250     (10,993     (3,257

S&P 500 Index

        3,295.000        01/31/2020        (10     (1,000     (12,600     (9,713     (2,887

S&P 500 Index

        3,310.000        02/28/2020        (4     (400     (9,200     (7,909     (1,291

S&P 500 Index

          3,315.000        02/28/2020        (3     (300     (6,360     (5,985     (375
                              (122   $ (12,200   $ (305,275   $ (176,592   $ (128,683

Puts

 

S&P 500 Index

        2,995.000        01/31/2020        (1     (100     (700     (5,329     4,629  

S&P 500 Index

        3,010.000        01/31/2020        (3     (300     (2,325     (11,471     9,146  

S&P 500 Index

        3,015.000        01/31/2020        (1     (100     (800     (4,899     4,099  

S&P 500 Index

        3,040.000        02/28/2020        (1     (100     (2,185     (5,311     3,126  

 

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


GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION (continued)

 

EXCHANGE TRADED OPTIONS ON EQUITIES (continued)

 

Description          Exercise
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Market
Value
   

Premiums

Paid (Received)
by Fund

    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Puts (continued)

 

S&P 500 Index

      $ 3,045.000        01/31/2020        (2   $ (200   $ (1,960   $ (9,305   $ 7,345  

S&P 500 Index

        3,060.000        01/31/2020        (2     (200     (2,180     (8,059     5,879  

S&P 500 Index

        3,075.000        01/31/2020        (3     (300     (3,631     (11,717     8,086  

S&P 500 Index

        3,080.000        01/08/2020        (12     (1,200     (2,220     (33,536     31,316  

S&P 500 Index

        3,120.000        02/28/2020        (2     (200     (6,620     (8,319     1,699  

S&P 500 Index

        3,140.000        02/28/2020        (4     (400     (14,720     (16,645     1,925  

S&P 500 Index

        3,145.000        01/31/2020        (2     (200     (4,039     (5,818     1,779  

S&P 500 Index

        3,155.000        01/15/2020        (12     (1,200     (11,460     (23,751     12,291  

S&P 500 Index

        3,155.000        01/31/2020        (10     (1,000     (21,800     (25,973     4,173  

S&P 500 Index

        3,155.000        02/28/2020        (3     (300     (11,940     (12,697     757  

S&P 500 Index

        3,160.000        01/31/2020        (10     (1,000     (22,600     (26,276     3,676  

S&P 500 Index

        3,165.000        01/31/2020        (10     (1,000     (23,500     (27,828     4,328  

S&P 500 Index

        3,170.000        01/29/2020        (12     (1,200     (26,580     (31,943     5,363  

S&P 500 Index

        3,170.000        01/31/2020        (10     (1,000     (24,400     (28,344     3,944  

S&P 500 Index

        3,175.000        01/31/2020        (10     (1,000     (25,350     (30,039     4,689  

S&P 500 Index

          3,185.000        01/22/2020        (12     (1,200     (22,620     (26,883     4,263  
                              (122   $ (12,200   $ (231,630   $ (354,143   $ 122,513  
Total

 

     (244   $ (24,400   $ (536,905   $ (530,735   $ (6,170

 

 

Abbreviation:

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

 

 

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


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2019

 

    

    

    

         
  Assets:  
 

Investments in Affiliated Funds, at value (cost $708,646,430)

    780,208,691  
 

Purchased options, at value (premium paid $5,226,511)

    5,068,594  
 

Cash

    12,750,536  
 

Foreign currencies, at value (cost $37,736)

    57,760  
 

Unrealized gain on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    8,737  
 

Variation margin on futures

    595,836  
 

Receivables:

 
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(a)

    12,320,146  
 

Fund shares sold

    469,360  
 

Investments sold

    269,080  
 

Dividends

    139,907  
 

Reimbursement from investment adviser

    95,289  
 

Other assets

    67,358  
  Total assets     812,051,294  
   
  Liabilities:  
 

Unrealized loss on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    471,638  
 

Written option contracts, at value (premium received $530,735)

    536,905  
 

Payables:

 
 

Fund shares redeemed

    903,065  
 

Investments purchased

    545,147  
 

Collateral on certain derivative contracts(b)

    220,000  
 

Management fees

    102,503  
 

Distribution and Service fees and Transfer Agency fees

    94,724  
 

Accrued expenses

    119,346  
  Total liabilities     2,993,328  
   
  Net Assets:  
 

Paid-in capital

    728,582,339  
 

Total distributable earnings

    80,475,627  
    NET ASSETS   $ 809,057,966  
   

Net Assets:

   
   

Class A

  $ 162,027,913  
   

Class C

    17,347,759  
   

Institutional

    13,423,471  
   

Service

    380,088  
   

Investor

    4,516,556  
   

Class P

    127,367,060  
   

Class R

    5,922,246  
   

Class R6

    478,072,873  
   

Total Net Assets

  $ 809,057,966  
   

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

   
   

Class A

    8,386,896  
   

Class C

    925,595  
   

Institutional

    686,722  
   

Service

    19,690  
   

Investor

    237,210  
   

Class P

    6,511,368  
   

Class R

    309,205  
   

Class R6

    24,452,154  
   

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

   
   

Class A

    $19.32  
   

Class C

    18.74  
   

Institutional

    19.55  
   

Service

    19.30  
   

Investor

    19.04  
   

Class P

    19.56  
   

Class R

    19.15  
   

Class R6

    19.55  

 

  (a)   Includes segregated cash of $4,614,202, $300,000 and $7,405,944 relating to initial margin requirements and/or collateral on futures, forwards and options transactions, respectively.
  (b)   Includes segregated cash of $220,000 relating to initial margin requirements and/or collateral on options transactions.
  (c)   Maximum public offering price per share for Class A Shares is $20.44. At redemption, Class C Shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge, assessed on the amount equal to the lesser of the current net asset value (“NAV”) or the original purchase price of the shares.

 

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Statement of Operations

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019

 

         
  Investment income:

 

 

Dividends from Affiliated Funds

  $ 15,103,885  
 

Interest

    45,666  
  Total investment income     15,149,551  
   
  Expenses:  
 

Management fees

    938,879  
 

Distribution and Service fees(a)

    619,382  
 

Transfer Agency fees(a)

    455,784  
 

Registration fees

    134,355  
 

Professional fees

    133,245  
 

Printing and mailing costs

    116,881  
 

Custody, accounting and administrative services

    83,557  
 

Trustee fees

    16,987  
 

Shareholder meeting expense

    16,644  
 

Service Share fees — Service Plan

    1,463  
 

Service Share fees — Shareholder Administration Plan

    1,463  
 

Prime Broker Fees

    750  
 

Other

    15,292  
  Total expenses     2,534,682  
 

Less — expense reductions

    (475,951
  Net expenses     2,058,731  
  NET INVESTMENT INCOME     13,090,820  
   
  Realized and unrealized gain (loss):  
 

Capital gain distributions from Affiliated Funds

    2,046,265  
 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 
 

Affiliated Funds

    19,795,900  
 

Purchased options

    2,348,625  
 

Futures contracts

    20,175,482  
 

Written options

    629,321  
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    848,463  
 

Foreign currency transactions

    (27,069
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on:

 
 

Affiliated Funds

    70,726,355  
 

Purchased options

    (128,525
 

Futures contracts

    2,379,237  
 

Written options

    (6,170
 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

    (462,901
 

Foreign currency translation

    10,115  
  Net realized and unrealized gain     118,335,098  
  NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS   $ 131,425,918  

 

  (a)   Class specific Distribution and/or Service and Transfer Agent fees were as follows:

 

Distribution and/or Service Fees      Transfer Agency Fees  

Class A

    

Class C

    

Class R

    

Class A

    

Class C

    

Institutional

    

Service

    

Investor

    

Class P

    

Class R

    

Class R6

 
$ 379,629      $ 211,228      $ 28,525      $ 265,470      $ 37,090      $ 6,433      $ 234      $ 8,939      $ 35,194      $ 9,976      $ 92,448  

 

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


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

        For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
  From operations:

 

  
 

Net investment income

  $ 13,090,820      $ 3,378,018  
 

Net realized gain

    45,816,987        17,581,598  
 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss)

    72,518,111        (58,513,379
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     131,425,918        (37,553,763
      
  Distributions to shareholders:     
 

From total distributable earnings:

    
 

Class A Shares

    (8,721,949      (3,527,838
 

Class C Shares

    (853,186      (103,569
 

Institutional Shares

    (757,246      (477,191
 

Service Shares

    (19,202      (12,880
 

Investor Shares

    (257,107      (162,939
 

Class P Shares(a)

    (7,237,115      (3,046,018
 

Class R Shares

    (324,233      (117,644
 

Class R6 Shares

    (27,511,667      (133,363
  Total distributions to shareholders     (45,681,705      (7,581,442
      
  From share transactions:     
 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    523,768,845        194,331,566  
 

Reinvestment of distributions

    44,747,494        7,197,075  
 

Cost of shares redeemed

    (139,697,167      (235,405,360
  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions     428,819,172        (33,876,719
  TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE)     514,563,385        (79,011,924
      
  Net assets:     
 

Beginning of year

    294,494,581        373,506,505  
 

End of year

  $ 809,057,966      $ 294,494,581  

 

  (a)   Class P Shares commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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Financial Highlights

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Class A Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 16.26     $ 18.84     $ 15.25     $ 14.44     $ 14.46  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.29       0.20       0.16       0.16       0.09  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.86       (2.35     3.80       0.83       0.03  
 

Total from investment operations

    4.15       (2.15     3.96       0.99       0.12  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.27     (0.43     (0.37     (0.18     (0.14
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.82                        
 

Total distributions

    (1.09     (0.43     (0.37     (0.18     (0.14
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 19.32     $ 16.26     $ 18.84     $ 15.25     $ 14.44  
  Total return(c)     25.66     (11.40 )%      25.96     6.81     0.83
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 162,028     $ 135,758     $ 137,276     $ 124,514     $ 134,851  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.58     0.58     0.59     0.59     0.59
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.66     0.66     0.67     0.69     0.67
 

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

    1.56     1.09     0.93     1.12     0.63
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    40     11     53     39     18

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Class C Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 15.77     $ 18.01     $ 14.58     $ 13.82     $ 13.83  
 

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

    0.10       (0.05     0.01       0.05       (0.02
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.77       (2.12     3.65       0.78       0.04  
 

Total from investment operations

    3.87       (2.17     3.66       0.83       0.02  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.08     (0.07     (0.23     (0.07     (0.03
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.82                        
 

Total distributions

    (0.90     (0.07     (0.23     (0.07     (0.03
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 18.74     $ 15.77     $ 18.01     $ 14.58     $ 13.82  
  Total return(c)     24.72     (12.04 )%      25.08     5.95     0.13
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 17,348     $ 23,020     $ 68,315     $ 75,027     $ 83,743  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    1.33     1.33     1.34     1.34     1.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    1.41     1.40     1.42     1.44     1.42
 

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

    0.58     (0.29 )%      0.08     0.33     (0.15 )% 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    40     11     53     39     18

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Institutional Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 16.43     $ 19.01     $ 15.38     $ 14.57     $ 14.58  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.34       0.09       0.24       0.23       0.16  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.93       (2.20     3.83       0.82       0.03  
 

Total from investment operations

    4.27       (2.11     4.07       1.05       0.19  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.33     (0.47     (0.44     (0.24     (0.20
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.82                        
 

Total distributions

    (1.15     (0.47     (0.44     (0.24     (0.20
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 19.55     $ 16.43     $ 19.01     $ 15.38     $ 14.57  
  Total return(c)     26.18     (11.07 )%      26.48     7.18     1.31
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 13,423     $ 16,974     $ 155,828     $ 119,108     $ 117,357  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.20     0.19     0.20     0.19     0.19
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.28     0.26     0.28     0.29     0.27
 

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

    1.82     0.47     1.40     1.55     1.05
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    40     11     53     39     18

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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


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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Service Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 16.20     $ 18.75     $ 15.19     $ 14.39     $ 14.40  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.21       0.15       0.16       0.15       0.08  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.89       (2.31     3.76       0.81       0.03  
 

Total from investment operations

    4.10       (2.16     3.92       0.96       0.11  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.18     (0.39     (0.36     (0.16     (0.12
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.82                        
 

Total distributions

    (1.00     (0.39     (0.36     (0.16     (0.12
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 19.30     $ 16.20     $ 18.75     $ 15.19     $ 14.39  
  Total return(c)     25.49     (11.48 )%      25.79     6.66     0.78
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 380     $ 543     $ 684     $ 470     $ 577  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.70     0.69     0.69     0.69     0.69
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.78     0.77     0.78     0.79     0.77
 

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

    1.16     0.80     0.91     1.01     0.52
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    40     11     53     39     18

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Investor Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 16.03     $ 18.58     $ 15.03     $ 14.25     $ 14.27  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.30       0.24       0.18       0.21       0.13  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.84       (2.32     3.78       0.79       0.03  
 

Total from investment operations

    4.14       (2.08     3.96       1.00       0.16  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.31     (0.47     (0.41     (0.22     (0.18
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.82                        
 

Total distributions

    (1.13     (0.47     (0.41     (0.22     (0.18
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 19.04     $ 16.03     $ 18.58     $ 15.03     $ 14.25  
  Total return(c)     25.97     (11.18 )%      26.35     6.99     1.11
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 4,517     $ 5,703     $ 5,481     $ 5,663     $ 5,282  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.33     0.33     0.34     0.34     0.34
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.41     0.41     0.42     0.44     0.42
 

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

    1.66     1.28     1.07     1.47     0.91
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    40     11     53     39     18

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Class P Shares  
        Year Ended
December 31, 2019
    Period Ended
December 31, 2018(a)
 
  Per Share Data    
 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 16.44     $ 19.43  
 

Net investment income(b)(c)

    0.37       0.31  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.91       (2.80
 

Total from investment operations

    4.28       (2.49
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.34     (0.50
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.82      
 

Total distributions

    (1.16     (0.50
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 19.56     $ 16.44  
  Total return(d)     26.19     (12.80 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 127,367     $ 103,074  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.19     0.18 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.27     0.27 %(f) 
 

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

    1.96     2.33 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    40     11

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Class R Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016     2015  
  Per Share Data          
 

Net asset value, beginning of year

  $ 16.13     $ 18.69     $ 15.15     $ 14.37     $ 14.37  
 

Net investment income(a)(b)

    0.24       0.14       0.19       0.16       0.04  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.82       (2.32     3.70       0.78       0.05  
 

Total from investment operations

    4.06       (2.18     3.89       0.94       0.09  
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.22     (0.38     (0.35     (0.16     (0.09
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.82                        
 

Total distributions

    (1.04     (0.38     (0.35     (0.16     (0.09
 

Net asset value, end of year

  $ 19.15     $ 16.13     $ 18.69     $ 15.15     $ 14.37  
  Total return(c)     25.36     (11.63 )%      25.70     6.49     0.61
 

Net assets, end of year (in 000s)

  $ 5,922     $ 4,938     $ 5,910     $ 2,031     $ 1,785  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.83     0.83     0.84     0.84     0.84
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(d)

    0.91     0.91     0.92     0.94     0.92
 

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

    1.31     0.77     1.06     1.10     0.28
 

Portfolio turnover rate(e)

    40     11     53     39     18

 

  (a)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (b)   Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (c)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (e)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

        Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
        Class R6 Shares  
        Year Ended December 31,            Period Ended December 31,  
        2019     2018     2017     2016            2015(a)  
  Per Share Data

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 16.44     $ 19.04     $ 15.37     $ 14.57              $ 15.38  
 

Net investment income(b)(c)

    0.49       1.61       0.12       0.24          0.14  
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    3.78       (3.71     3.96       0.80                (0.74
 

Total from investment operations

    4.27       (2.10     4.08       1.04                (0.60
 

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income

    (0.34     (0.50     (0.41     (0.24        (0.21
 

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains

    (0.82                                 
 

Total distributions

    (1.16     (0.50     (0.41     (0.24              (0.21
 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 19.55     $ 16.44     $ 19.04     $ 15.37              $ 14.57  
  Total return(d)     26.14     (11.00 )%      26.54     7.12              (3.93 )% 
 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

  $ 478,073     $ 4,485     $ 13     $ 10        $ 10  
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.19     0.18     0.18     0.19        0.18 %(f) 
 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets(e)

    0.26     0.32     0.24     0.28        0.29 %(f) 
 

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

    2.55     9.20     0.66     1.63        2.32 %(f) 
 

Portfolio turnover rate(g)

    40     11     53     39              18

 

  (a)   Commenced operations on July 31, 2015.
  (b)   Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.
  (c)   Recognition of net investment income by Fund is affected by the timing of declaration of dividends by the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (d)   Assumes investment at the NAV at the beginning of the 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. Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.
  (e)   Expense ratios exclude the expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests.
  (f)   Annualized.
  (g)   The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments and certain derivatives. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2019

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust includes the Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund (the “Fund”). Effective after the close of business on February 28, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Equity Growth Strategy Portfolio was renamed the Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund and changed its principal investment strategy. The Fund is a diversified fund and currently offers eight classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R, Class R6 Shares.

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

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

The Fund is expected to invest in a diversified portfolio of global equity asset classes. Such investments may include underlying funds (including exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”))(collectively, the “Underlying Funds”), futures, forwards, options and other instruments with similar economic exposures. The Fund may invest in Underlying Funds that currently exist or that may become available for investment in the future for which GSAM or an affiliate now or in the future acts as investment adviser or principal underwriter.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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

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

B.  Investment Income and Investments — Investment income includes interest income, dividend income, and securities lending income, if any. Interest income is accrued daily and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recognized on ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, as soon as such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the securities received. Investment transactions are reflected on trade date. Realized gains and losses are calculated using identified cost. Investment transactions are recorded on the following business day for daily net asset value (“NAV”) calculations. Investment income is recorded net of any foreign withholding taxes, less any amounts reclaimable. The Fund may file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. Any foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and is payable upon sale of such investments. Income distributions are recognized as capital gains or income in the financial statements in accordance with the character that is distributed.

For derivative contracts, realized gains and losses are recorded upon settlement of the contract. Upfront payments, if any, are made or received upon entering into a swap agreement and are reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Upfront payments are recognized over the contract’s term/event as realized gains or losses, with the exception of forward starting swap contracts whose realized gains or losses are recognized from the effective start date.

C.  Class Allocations and Expenses — Investment income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), if any, and non-class specific expenses of the Fund are allocated daily based upon the proportion of net assets of each class. Non-class specific expenses directly incurred by the Fund are charged to that Fund, while such expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated across the Fund on a straight-line and/or pro-rata basis depending upon the nature of the expenses. Class specific expenses, where applicable, are borne by the respective share classes and include Distribution and Service, Transfer Agency and Service and Shareholder Administration fees. Expenses included in the accompanying financial statements reflect the expenses of the Fund and do not include any expenses associated with the Underlying Funds. Because the Underlying Funds have varied expense and fee levels and the Fund may own

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

different proportions of the Underlying Funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund will vary.

D.  Federal Taxes and Distributions to Shareholders — It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, the Fund is not required to make any provisions for the payment of federal income tax. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gains distributions, if any, are declared and paid at least annually.

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

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

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

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

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

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

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

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

The Board of Trustees (“Trustees”) has approved Valuation Procedures that govern the valuation of the portfolio investments held by the Fund, including investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Trustees have delegated to GSAM day-to-day responsibility for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures related to the valuation of the Fund’s investments. To assess the continuing appropriateness of pricing sources and methodologies, GSAM regularly performs price verification procedures and issues challenges as necessary to third party pricing vendors or brokers, and any differences are reviewed in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

 

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3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

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

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

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

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

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

A forward foreign currency exchange contract is a forward contract in which the Fund agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of one currency for another, at a pre-determined price at a future date. All forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable forward rate. Non-deliverable forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled with the counterparty in cash without the delivery of foreign currency.

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

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

3. INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (continued)

 

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

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

C.  Fair Value Hierarchy — The following is a summary of the Fund’s investments and derivatives classified in the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2019:

 

Investment Type    Level 1        Level 2        Level 3  
Assets             

Underlying Funds

            

Equity

   $ 262,107,110        $        $         —  

Exchange Traded Funds

     410,640,392                    

Investment Company

     107,461,189                    
Total    $ 780,208,691        $        $  
Derivative Type                            
Assets             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(a)

   $        $ 8,737        $  

Futures Contracts(a)

     2,240,720                    

Options Purchased

     5,063,913          4,681           
Total    $ 7,304,633        $ 13,418        $  
Liabilities             

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(a)

   $        $ (471,638      $  

Written Option Contracts

     (536,905                  
Total    $ (536,905      $ (471,638      $  

 

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

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

 

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4. INVESTMENTS IN DERIVATIVES

 

The following table sets forth, by certain risk types, the gross value of derivative contracts (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) as of December 31, 2019. These instruments were used as part of the Fund’s investment strategies and to obtain and/or manage exposure related to the risks below. The values in the tables below exclude the effects of cash collateral received or posted pursuant to these derivative contracts, and therefore are not representative of the Fund’s net exposure.

 

Risk   

Statement of Assets

and Liabilities

   Assets     

Statement of Assets

and Liabilities

   Liabilities  

Interest

   Purchased options, at value    $ 5,063,913         $  

Equity

  

Variation margin on future contracts;

Purchased options, at value

     2,245,401 (a)     Written options, at value      (536,905

Currency

  

Receivable for unrealized gain on forward

foreign currency exchange contracts

     8,737      Payable for unrealized loss on forward foreign currency contracts      (471,638
Total         $ 7,318,051           $ (1,008,543

 

(a)   Includes unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts described in the Additional Investment Information sections of the Schedule of Investments. Only the variation margin as of December 31, 2019 is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table sets forth, by certain risk types, the Fund’s gains (losses) related to these derivatives and their indicative volumes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. These gains (losses) should be considered in the context that these derivative contracts may have been executed to create investment opportunities and/or economically hedge certain investments, and accordingly, certain gains (losses) on such derivative contracts may offset certain (losses) gains attributable to investments. These gains (losses) are included in “Net realized gain (loss)” or “Net change in unrealized gain (loss)” on the Statement of Operations:

 

Risk    Statement of Operations    Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
    

Net Change in

Unrealized

Gain (Loss)

  Average
Number of
Contracts(a)
 
Interest    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts and purchased options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on purchased options    $ 2,370,518      $383,410     12  
Equity    Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts, purchased options and written options/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts, purchased options and written options      20,782,910      1,861,132     1,486  
Currency    Net realized gain (loss) from forward foreign currency exchange contracts/Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      848,463      (462,901)     12  
Total         $ 24,001,891      $1,781,641     1,510  

 

(a)   Average number of contracts is based on the average of month end balances for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS

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

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

B.  Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Plans — The Trust, on behalf of Class A and Class R Shares of the Fund, has adopted Distribution and Service Plans subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the Distribution and Service Plans, Goldman Sachs,

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

which serves as distributor (the “Distributor”), is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution services and personal and account maintenance services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to authorized dealers. These fees are equal to an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A or Class R Shares of the Fund, as applicable, as set forth below.

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

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

 

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

Distribution and/or Service Plan

     0.25     0.75      0.50      0.25

 

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

C.  Distribution Agreement — Goldman Sachs, as Distributor of the shares of the Fund pursuant to a Distribution Agreement, may retain a portion of the Class A Shares’ front end sales charge and Class C Shares’ CDSC. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs retained $8,083 of the front end sales charges and $693 of the CDSC for this Fund.

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

E.  Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Fund for a fee pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.17% 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 P and R6 Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional and Service Shares. Prior to July 1, 2019, such fee was 0.18% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares.

F.  Other Expense Agreements and Affiliated Transactions — GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit certain “Other Expenses” of the Fund (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees and shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of the Fund. Such Other Expense reimbursements, if any, are accrued daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Fund is not obligated to reimburse GSAM for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any. The Other Expense limitations as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets for the Fund is 0.004%. These Other Expense limitations will remain in place through at least April 30, 2020, and prior to such date GSAM may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Trustees. In addition, the Fund has entered into certain offset arrangements with the transfer agent, which may result in a reduction of the Fund’s expenses and are received irrespective of the application of the “Other Expense” limitations described above.

 

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5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, these expense reductions, including any fee waivers and Other Expense reimbursements, were as follows:

 

Transfer Agency

Credits

      

Other Expense

Reimbursements

      

Total Expense

Reductions

 
$ 669        $ 475,282        $ 475,951  

F. Line of Credit Facility — As of December 31, 2019, the Fund participated in a $580,000,000 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 December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the facility. Prior to April 30, 2019 the facility was $770,000,000.

G.  Other Transactions with Affiliates — The Fund invests primarily in Class R6 Shares of the Underlying Funds (except certain Underlying Funds that are ETFs). These Underlying Funds are considered to be affiliated with the Fund. The tables below show the transactions in and earnings from investments in these Underlying Funds for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 (in thousands):

 

Underlying Funds  

Market

Value as of
12/31/2018

    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Market
Value as of
12/31/2019
    Shares as of
12/31/2019
    Dividend
Income
    Capital Gain
Distributions
 

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF

  $ 20,713     $ 41,630     $ (4,772   $ (130   $ 6,563     $ 64,004       1,864     $ 1,873     $  

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF

    16,668       121,062       (10,846     312       12,271       139,467       4,610       3,768        

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF

    28,186       177,258       (29,581     1,608       29,699       207,170       3,203       2,956        

Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Insights Fund — Class R6 Shares

    38,090       19,594       (31,500     138       4,311       30,633       3,123       594        

Goldman Sachs Global Real Estate Securities Fund — Class R6 Shares

    19,120       8,036       (17,023     899       1,133       12,165       1,095       677       336  

Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Insights Fund — Class R6 Shares

    11,123       7,441       (7,300     1,441       453       13,158       1,097       441        

Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights Fund — Class R6 Shares

    39,705       33,082       (28,800     5,640       3,823       53,450       1,595       372       1,710  

Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Insights Fund — Class R6 Shares

    38,990       32,826       (28,200     4,584       3,809       52,009       2,343       826        

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund — Class R6 Shares

    17,707       10,596       (14,500     1,360       2,618       17,781       637       96        

Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund — Class R6 Shares

    45,968       48,408       (33,600     3,944       4,614       69,334       5,342       1,708        

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

5. AGREEMENTS AND AFFILIATED TRANSACTIONS (continued)

 

Underlying Funds  

Market

Value as of
12/31/2018

    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Realized
Gain (Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
    Market
Value as of
12/31/2019
    Shares as of
12/31/2019
    Dividend
Income
    Capital Gain
Distributions
 

Goldman Sachs Global Infrastructure Fund — Class R6 Shares

  $     $ 12,145     $     $     $ 1,432     $ 13,577       1,089     $ 246     $  

Total

  $ 276,270     $ 512,078     $ (206,122   $ 19,796     $ 70,726     $ 672,748       25,998     $ 13,557     $ 2,046  

The table below shows the transactions in and earnings from investments in the Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 (in thousands):

 

Fund   

Beginning

Value as of

12/31/2018

    

Purchases

at Cost

    

Proceeds

from Sales

   

Ending

Value as of

12/31/2019

    

Shares as of

12/31/2019

    

Dividend Income from

Affiliated Investment
Company

 

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

   $ 14,101      $ 521,990      $ (428,630   $ 107,461        107,461      $ 1,547  

As of December 31, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Growth Strategy, Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Strategy and Goldman Sachs Balanced Strategy Portfolios beneficially owned 24%, 24% and 10%, respectively, of the total outstanding shares of the Fund.

 

6. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, were $519,479,135 and $211,158,575, respectively.

 

7. TAX INFORMATION

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 was as follows:

 

      Dynamic Global
Equity
 

Distribution paid from:

  

Ordinary income

   $ 20,749,477  

Net long-term capital gains

     24,932,228  

Total taxable distributions

   $ 45,681,705  

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 was as follows:

 

     

Dynamic Global

Equity

 

Distribution paid from:

  

Ordinary income

   $ 7,581,442  

As of December 31, 2019, the components of accumulated earnings (losses) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed ordinary income — net

   $ 5,665,174  

Undistributed long-term capital gains

     7,042,536  

Total undistributed earnings

   $ 12,707,710  

Timing differences (Qualified Late Year Loss Deferral)

   $ (258,826

Unrealized gains (losses) — net

     68,026,743  

Total accumulated earnings (losses) net

   $ 80,475,627  

 

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7. TAX INFORMATION (continued)

 

As of December 31, 2019, the Fund’s aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Tax Cost

   $ 719,042,214  

Gross unrealized gain

     69,212,540  

Gross unrealized loss

     (1,185,797

Net unrealized gains (loss)

   $ 68,026,743  

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

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

 

8. OTHER RISKS

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

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

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

Investments in the Underlying Funds Risk — The investments of the Fund are concentrated in the Underlying Funds, and the Fund’s investment performance is directly related to the investment performance of the Underlying Funds it holds. The Fund is subject to the risk factors associated with the investments of the Underlying Funds in direct proportion to the amount of assets allocated to each. The Fund that has a relative concentration of its portfolio in a single Underlying Fund may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting that Underlying Fund, and may be more susceptible to losses because of these developments.

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2019

 

8. OTHER RISKS (continued)

 

model), individuals, accounts and Goldman Sachs affiliates, purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of the Fund. Such large shareholder redemptions, which may occur rapidly or unexpectedly, may cause the Fund to sell portfolio securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, which may negatively impact the Fund’s NAV and liquidity. These transactions may also accelerate the realization of taxable income to shareholders if such sales of investments resulted in gains, and may also increase transaction costs. In addition, a large redemption could result in the Fund’s current expenses being allocated over a smaller asset base, leading to an increase in the Fund’s expense ratio. Similarly, large Fund share purchases may adversely affect the Fund’s performance to the extent that the Fund is delayed in investing new cash or otherwise maintains a larger cash position than it ordinarily would.

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

 

9. INDEMNIFICATIONS

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

 

10. OTHER MATTERS

On November 5, 2019, a definitive proxy statement (“proxy”) was filed with the SEC to elect certain Trustees to the Trust. The Fund will bear its respective share of the proxy, shareholder meeting and other related costs and GSAM has agreed to reimburse the Fund to the extent such expenses exceed a specified percentage of the Fund’s net assets.

 

11. 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:

 

    For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2019
     For the Fiscal Year Ended
December 31, 2018
 
    Shares     Dollars      Shares     Dollars  
 

 

 

 
Class A Shares         

Shares sold

    866,854     $ 16,168,522        2,185,895     $ 41,265,498  

Reinvestment of distributions

    421,756       8,029,181        199,644       3,228,235  

Shares redeemed

    (1,251,441     (23,256,094      (1,323,048     (24,484,673
      37,169       941,609        1,062,491       20,009,060  
Class C Shares         

Shares sold

    49,667       884,384        137,482       2,444,514  

Reinvestment of distributions

    43,467       794,194        6,208       97,349  

Shares redeemed

    (627,192     (11,237,602      (2,477,506     (44,551,615
      (534,058     (9,559,024      (2,333,816     (42,009,752
Institutional Shares         

Shares sold

    220,932       4,221,884        733,770       13,870,499  

Reinvestment of distributions

    38,266       739,185        28,655       468,222  

Shares redeemed

    (605,325     (11,065,822      (7,926,783     (154,475,133
      (346,127     (6,104,753      (7,164,358     (140,136,412
Service Shares         

Shares sold

    405       7,344        3,181       60,227  

Reinvestment of distributions

    502       9,503        565       9,100  

Shares redeemed

    (14,710     (288,765      (6,737     (123,165
      (13,803     (271,918      (2,991     (53,838
Investor Shares         

Shares sold

    52,316       950,282        125,237       2,335,716  

Reinvestment of distributions

    13,675       257,107        10,222       162,939  

Shares redeemed

    (184,609     (3,377,794      (74,682     (1,365,679
      (118,618     (2,170,405      60,777       1,132,976  
Class P Shares(a)         

Shares sold

    498,856       9,237,580        6,534,613       128,079,127  

Reinvestment of distributions

    374,313       7,237,115        186,301       3,046,018  

Shares redeemed

    (629,931     (11,824,254      (452,784     (8,567,805
      243,238       4,650,441        6,268,130       122,557,340  
Class R Shares         

Shares sold

    47,986       873,254        76,021       1,401,993  

Reinvestment of distributions

    17,178       323,537        7,266       116,549  

Shares redeemed

    (62,050     (1,149,782      (93,404     (1,736,597
      3,114       47,009        (10,117     (218,055
Class R6 Shares         

Shares sold

    26,778,726       491,425,595        273,672       4,873,992  

Reinvestment of distributions

    1,415,765       27,357,672        4,200       68,663  

Shares redeemed

    (4,015,155     (77,497,054      (5,738     (100,693
      24,179,336       441,286,213        272,134       4,841,962  

NET INCREASE (DECREASE)

    23,450,251     $ 428,819,172        (1,847,750   $ (33,876,719

 

(a)   Class P Shares commenced operations on April 17, 2018.

 

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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 Dynamic Global Equity Fund (formerly Goldman Sachs Equity Growth Strategy Portfolio)

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund (formerly Goldman Sachs Equity Growth Strategy Portfolio) (one of the funds constituting Goldman Sachs Trust , referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2019, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019, 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 the Fund as of December 31, 2019, 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 December 31, 2019 and 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 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 December 31, 2019 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent 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.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 26, 2020

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

 

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Voting Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders (Unaudited)

 

A Special Meeting (the “Meeting”) of the Goldman Sachs Trust (“GST”) was held on January 23, 2020 to consider and act upon the proposals below. The Fund will amortize its respective share of the proxy, shareholder meeting and other related costs and GSAM has agreed to reimburse the Fund to the extent such expenses exceed a specified percentage of the Fund’s net assets.

At the Meeting, Dwight L. Bush, Kathryn A. Cassidy, Joaquin Delgado and Gregory G. Weaver were elected to the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In electing trustees, the Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

 

Proposal 1.

Election of Trustees

   For      Against      Withheld      Broker Non-Votes  

Dwight L. Bush

     94,278,961,728.065        0        349,026,343.365        0  

Kathryn A. Cassidy

     94,310,850,789.164        0        317,137,282.266        0  

Joaquin Delgado

     94,282,646,444.727        0        345,341,626.703        0  

Gregory G. Weaver

     94,306,589,873.348        0        321,398,198.082        0  
           

At the Meeting, the shareholders of the Goldman Sachs Large Cap Growth Insights Fund approved a change to the Fund’s sub-classification under the Act from “diversified” to “non-diversified”. The Trust’s shareholders voted as follows:

 

Proposal 2.

To approve a change to the Fund’s sub-classification under
the Investment Company Act of 1940 from “diversified” to
“non-diversified” and to eliminate a related fundamental
investment restriction.

   For      Against      Abstained      Broker Non-Votes  

Large Cap Growth Insights Fund

     23,785,792.632        250,521.921        196,802.993        9,592,467.322  
           

 

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Fund Expenses — Six  Months Period Ended December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)  

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

The Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class C, Institutional, Service, Investor, Class P, Class R or Class R6 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 July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, which represents a period of 184 days of a 365 day year.

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

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

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

 

     Dynamic Global Equity Fund  
Share Class   Beginning
Account Value
7/1/19
    Ending
Account Value
12/31/19
    Expenses Paid for the
6 months ended
12/31/19
*
 
Class A            

Actual

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,085.10     $ 3.03  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,022.30     2.94  
Class C            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,080.70       6.96  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,018.52     6.75  
Institutional            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,087.10       1.03  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,024.22     1.00  
Service            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,084.20       3.66  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,021.69     3.55  
Investor            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,086.80       1.72  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,023.56     1.66  
Class P            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,087.30       0.98  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,024.27     0.95  
Class R            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,083.60       4.34  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,021.04     4.21  
Class R6            

Actual

    1,000.00       1,087.40       0.98  

Hypothetical 5% return

    1,000.00       1,024.27     0.95  

 

  +   Hypothetical expenses are based on the Fund’s actual annualized net expense ratio (excluding proxy fee which is not annualized) and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.  

 

  *   Expenses for each share class are calculated using the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio (excluding proxy fee which is not annualized) for each class, which represents the ongoing expenses as a percentage of net assets for the six months ended December 31, 2019. Expenses are calculated by multiplying the annualized net expense ratio by the average account value for the period; then multiplying the result by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half year; and then dividing that result by the number of days in the fiscal year. The annualized net expense ratios for the period were as follows:  

 

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

Dynamic Global Equity Fund

     0.58     1.33     0.20     0.70     0.33     0.19     0.83     0.19

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY 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 Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee3

 

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee4

Jessica Palmer

Age: 70

  Chair of the Board of Trustees  

Since 2018

(Trustee since 2007)

 

Ms. Palmer is retired. She was formerly Consultant, Citigroup Human Resources Department (2007-2008); Managing Director, Citigroup Corporate and Investment Banking (previously, Salomon Smith Barney/ Salomon Brothers) (1984-2006). Ms. Palmer was a Member of the Board of Trustees of Indian Mountain School (private elementary and secondary school) (2004-2009).

 

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

  102   None

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Age: 65

  Trustee   Since 2015  

Ms. Cassidy is retired. Formerly, she 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   None

Diana M. Daniels

Age: 70

  Trustee   Since 2007  

Ms. Daniels is retired. Formerly, she was Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, The Washington Post Company (1991-2006). Ms. Daniels is a Trustee Emeritus and serves as a Presidential Councillor of Cornell University (2013-Present); former Member of the Legal Advisory Board, New York Stock Exchange (2003-2006) and of the Corporate Advisory Board, Standish Mellon Management Advisors (2006- 2007).

 

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

  102   None

Roy W. Templin

Age: 59

  Trustee   Since 2013  

Mr. Templin is retired. He is Director, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (a designer and manufacturer of ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions) (2016-Present); and was formerly Chairman of the Board of Directors, Con-Way Incorporated (a transportation, logistics and supply chain management service company) (2014-2015); Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Whirlpool Corporation (an appliance manufacturer and marketer) (2004- 2012). Previously, Mr. Templin served as an Advisory Board Member of Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (June 2013-October 2013).

 

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

  102   Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (a ceiling, wall and suspension systems solutions manufacturer)

Gregory G. Weaver

Age: 68

  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).

 

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

  102   Verizon Communications Inc.

 

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GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

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 Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Advisory
Board Member3

 

Other

Directorships

Held by Advisory
Board Member4

James A. McNamara

Age: 57

  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 Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

 

  165   None
         

Advisory Board Members

 

Name,

Address and Age1

 

Position(s) Held

with the Trust

 

Term of

Office and

Length of

Time Served2

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Portfolios in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Advisory
Board Member3

 

Other

Directorships

Held by Advisory
Board Member4

Dwight L. Bush

Age: 62

  Advisory Board Member   Since 2019  

Ambassador Bush is President and CEO of D.L. Bush & Associates (a financial advisory and private investment firm) (2002–2014 and 2017-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).

 

Advisory Board Member — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   None

Joaquin Delgado

Age: 59

  Advisory Board Member   Since 2019  

Dr. Delgado is retired. He is Director, Hexion Inc. (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2019-present); and Director, Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer) (2011-present); and was formerly 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).

 

Advisory Board Member — Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust.

  102   Stepan Company (a specialty chemical manufacturer)
         
*   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 and Advisory Board Member may be contacted by writing to the Trustee or Advisory Board Member, c/o Goldman Sachs, 200 West Street, New York, New York, 10282, Attn: Caroline Kraus. Information is provided as of December 31, 2019.
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 (a) no Trustee shall hold office for more than 15 years and (b) a Trustee shall retire as of December 31st of the calendar year in which he or she reaches his or her 74th birthday, unless a waiver of such requirement 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 December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs Trust consisted of 89 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust consisted of 13 portfolios; Goldman Sachs Trust II consisted of 19 portfolios (17 of which offered shares to the public); Goldman Sachs MLP Income Opportunities Fund, 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; and Goldman Sachs ETF Trust consisted of 40 portfolios (21 of which offered 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. Additional information about the Advisory Board Members will be available in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information dated April 30, 2020, which will be available 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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GOLDMAN SACHS DYNAMIC GLOBAL EQUITY FUND

 

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 Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years

James A. McNamara

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 57

  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 Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Caroline L. Kraus

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

Age: 42

  Secretary   Since 2012  

Managing Director, Goldman Sachs (January 2016-Present); Vice President, Goldman Sachs (August 2006-December 2015); Associate General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (2012-Present); Assistant General Counsel, Goldman Sachs (August 2006-December 2011); and Associate, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP (2002-2006).

 

Secretary — Goldman Sachs Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2012)); Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust (previously Assistant Secretary (2012)); Goldman Sachs Trust II; Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc.; Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit LLC; Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit II; LLC Goldman Sachs Middle Market Lending Corp.; Goldman Sachs MLP Income Opportunities Fund; Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund; Goldman Sachs ETF Trust; Goldman Sachs Credit Income Fund; and Goldman Sachs Real Estate Diversified Income Fund.

Joseph F. DiMaria

30 Hudson Street

Jersey City, NJ 07302

Age: 51

  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 Income Opportunities Fund (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 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 December 31, 2019.
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 Dynamic Global Equity Fund – Tax Information (Unaudited)

For the year ended December 31, 2019, 15.10% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income by the Dynamic Global Equity Fund, qualify for the dividends received deduction available to corporations.

For the 2019 tax year, the Dynamic Global Equity Fund has elected to pass through a credit for taxes paid to foreign jurisdictions. The total amount of income received by the Dynamic Global Equity Fund from sources within foreign countries and possessions of the United States was $0.1920 per share, all of which is attributable to qualified passive income. The percentage of net investment income dividends paid by the Dynamic Global Equity Fund during the year from foreign sources was 33.04%. The total amount of taxes paid by the Dynamic Global Equity Fund to such countries was $0.0192 per share.

For the year ended December 31, 2019, 51.80% of the dividends paid from net investment company taxable income by the Dynamic Global Equity Fund, 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 Dynamic Global Equity Fund designates $24,932,228, or, if different, the maximum amount allowable, as capital gain dividends paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Dynamic Global Equity Fund designates $7,745,431, as short-term capital gain dividends pursuant to Section 871(k) of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

41


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 Consumer and Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With approximately $1.69 trillion in assets under supervision as of December 31, 2019, Goldman Sachs Asset Management (“GSAM”) has portfolio management teams located around the world and our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision. Assets under supervision includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. GSAM leverages the resources of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC subject to legal, internal and regulatory restrictions.

 

Money Market

Financial Square FundsSM

 

Financial Square Treasury Solutions Fund1

 

Financial Square Government Fund1

 

Financial Square Money Market Fund2

 

Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund2

 

Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund1

 

Financial Square Treasury Obligations Fund1

 

Financial Square Federal Instruments Fund1

Investor FundsSM

 

Investor Money Market Fund3

 

Investor Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund3

Fixed Income

Short Duration and Government

 

Enhanced Income Fund

 

High Quality Floating Rate Fund

 

Short-Term Conservative Income Fund

 

Short Duration Government Fund

 

Short Duration Income Fund

 

Government Income Fund

 

Inflation Protected Securities Fund

Multi-Sector

 

Bond Fund

 

Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Global Income Fund

 

Strategic Income Fund

 

Income Fund

Municipal and Tax-Free

 

High Yield Municipal Fund

 

Dynamic Municipal Income Fund

 

Short Duration Tax-Free Fund

 

Municipal Income Completion Fund

Single Sector

 

Investment Grade Credit Fund

 

U.S. Mortgages Fund

 

High Yield Fund

 

High Yield Floating Rate Fund

 

Emerging Markets Debt Fund

 

Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Fixed Income Alternatives

 

Long Short Credit Strategies Fund

Fundamental Equity

 

Equity Income Fund

 

Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Small Cap Value Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Mid Cap Value Fund

 

Large Cap Value Fund

 

Focused Value Fund

 

Capital Growth Fund

 

Strategic Growth Fund

 

Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

Flexible Cap Fund

 

Concentrated Growth Fund

 

Technology Opportunities Fund

 

Growth Opportunities Fund

 

Rising Dividend Growth Fund

 

Blue Chip 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 Fund4

 

Emerging Markets Equity Fund

 

Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund5

 

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Alternative

 

Real Estate Securities Fund

 

International Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Commodity Strategy Fund

 

Global Real Estate Securities Fund

 

Alternative Premia Fund

 

Absolute Return Tracker Fund

 

Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

MLP Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

MLP & Energy Fund

 

Multi-Manager Alternatives Fund

 

Absolute Return Multi-Asset Fund

 

Global Infrastructure Fund

Total Portfolio Solutions

 

Global Managed Beta Fund

 

Multi-Manager Non-Core Fixed Income Fund

 

Multi-Manager U.S. Dynamic Equity 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 Fund6

 

Satellite Strategies Portfolio

 

Enhanced Dividend Global Equity Portfolio

 

Tax-Advantaged Global Equity Portfolio

 

Strategic Factor Allocation Fund

 

Target Date Retirement Portfolio7

 

Target Date 2025 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2030 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2035 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2040 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2045 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2050 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2055 Portfolio

 

Target Date 2060 Portfolio

 

GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund

1   You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
2    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
3    You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
4    Effective after the close of business of November 20, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund.
5    Effective after the close of business on August 30, 2019, the Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund was renamed the Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund.
6    Effective after the close of business on February 28, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Equity Growth Strategy Portfolio was renamed the Goldman Sachs Dynamic Global Equity Fund.
7    Effective December 27, 2019, the Goldman Sachs Target Date 2020 Portfolio was renamed to the Goldman Sachs Target Date Retirement Portfolio.
    Financial Square FundsSM and Investor FundsSM are registered service marks of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
*   This list covers open-end funds only. Please visit our website at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to learn about our closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds.


TRUSTEES

Jessica Palmer, Chair

Dwight L. Bush*

Kathryn A. Cassidy

Diana M. Daniels

Joaquin Delgado*

James A. McNamara

Roy W. Templin

Gregory G. Weaver

 

*Effective as of January 23, 2020

 

OFFICERS

James A. McNamara, President

Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer

Caroline L. Kraus, Secretary

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

Distributor and Transfer Agent

 

GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.

Investment Adviser

Visit our web site at www.GSAMFUNDS.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282

The portfolio risk management process includes an effort to monitor and manage risk, but does not imply low risk.

The reports concerning the Fund included in this shareholder report may contain certain forward-looking statements about the factors that may affect the performance of the Fund in the future. These statements are based on Fund management’s predictions and expectations concerning certain future events and their expected impact on the Fund, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors that may influence the future performance of the Fund. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in portfolio management strategies from those currently expected to be employed.

Diversification does not protect an investor from market risk and does not ensure a profit.

Views and opinions expressed are for informational purposes only and do not constitute a recommendation by GSAM to buy, sell, or hold any security. Views and opinions are current as of the date of this presentation and may be subject to change. They should not be construed as investment advice.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available (i) without charge, upon request by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders); and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) web site at http://www.sec.gov.

References to indices, benchmarks or other measures of relative market performance over a specified period of time are provided for your information only and do not imply that the portfolio will achieve similar results. The index composition may not reflect the manner in which a portfolio is constructed. While an adviser seeks to design a portfolio which reflects appropriate risk and return features, portfolio characteristics may deviate from those of the benchmark.

The Fund will file its portfolio holdings information for each month in a fiscal quarter within 60 days after the end of the relevant fiscal quarter on Form N-PORT. Portfolio holdings information for the third month of each fiscal quarter will be made available on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. Portfolio holdings information may be obtained upon request and without charge by calling 1-800-526-7384 (for Retail Shareholders) or 1-800-621-2550 (for Institutional Shareholders).

Holdings and allocations shown are as of December 31, 2019 and may not be representative of future investments. Fund holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities. Current and future holdings are subject to risk.

This material is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus or summary prospectus, if applicable. Investors should consider the Fund’s objective, risks, and charges and expenses, and read the summary prospectus, if available, and/or the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The summary prospectus, if available, and the prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund and may be obtained from your authorized dealer or from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC by calling (retail – 1-800-526-7384) (institutional – 1-800-621-2550).

© 2020 Goldman Sachs. All rights reserved. 192789-OTU-1141272 DYNGLEQAR-20


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) During the period covered by this report, no amendments were made to the provisions of the Code of Ethics.

(c) During the period covered by this report, the registrant did not grant any waivers, including an implicit waiver, from any provision of the Code of Ethics.

(d) A copy of the Code of Ethics is available as provided in Item 13(a)(1) of this report.

 

ITEM 3.

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

The registrant’s board of trustees has determined that the registrant has at least one “audit committee financial expert” (as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR) serving on its audit committee. Gregory G. Weaver is the “audit committee financial expert” and is “independent” (as each term is defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR).

 

ITEM 4.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

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.

 

                 2019                            2018                Description of Services Rendered
    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

Audit Fees:

            
• PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
(“PwC”)
         $ 3,499,205              $ 3,673,345        Financial Statement audits.

Audit-Related Fees:

            

• PwC

         $ 262,184              $ 398,872        Other attest services.

Tax Fees:

            

• PwC

         $ 796,358              $ 1,135,205        Tax compliance services provided in connection with the preparation and review of registrant’s tax returns.

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.

 

                 2019                            2018                Description of Services Rendered
    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

Audit-Related Fees:

            

• PwC

         $ 2,000,617              $ 1,845,098        Internal control review performed in accordance with Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16 and Semi-Annual Updates related 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 December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were approximately $1,058,542 and $1,534,077 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, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were approximately $12.3 million and $9.4 million respectively. The figures for these entities are not yet available for twelve months ended December 31, 2019. With regard to the aggregate non-audit fees billed to GST’s adviser and service affiliates, the 2018 and 2017 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 5.

AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

 

    

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

 

    

Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed under Item 1.

 

ITEM 7.

DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

    

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 8.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

    

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 9.

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

 

    

Not applicable.


ITEM 10.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

 

    

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees.

 

ITEM 11.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

  (a)

The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

  (b)

There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 12.

DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

    

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 13.

EXHIBITS.

 

(a)(1)      Goldman Sachs Trust’s Code of Ethics for Principal Executive and Senior Financial Officers is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 12(a)(1) of the registrant’s Form N-CSR filed on July 8, 2015 for its International Equity Insights Funds.
(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:     March 2, 2020

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:     March 2, 2020
By:   /s/ Joseph F. DiMaria
 

 

 

 

Joseph F. DiMaria

  Principal Financial Officer
  Goldman Sachs Trust
Date:     March 2, 2020

CERTIFICATIONS

(Section 302)

I, James A. McNamara, certify that:

 

  1.

I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of the Goldman Sachs Trust;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: March 2, 2020

 

/s/ James A. McNamara

 

James A. McNamara
President/Chief Executive Officer


CERTIFICATIONS

(Section 302)

I, Joseph F. DiMaria, certify that:

 

  1.

I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of the Goldman Sachs Trust;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: March 2, 2020

 

/s/ Joseph F. DiMaria

 

Joseph F. DiMaria

Principal Financial Officer

EX-99.906CERT

Certification Under Section 906

of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

James A. McNamara, President/Chief Executive Officer, and Joseph F. DiMaria, Principal Financial Officer of the Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Registrant”), each certify to the best of his or her knowledge that:

 

1.

The Registrant’s periodic report on Form N-CSR for the period ended December 31, 2019 (the “Form N-CSR”) fully complies with the requirements of section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

 

2.

The information contained in the Form N-CSR fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

 

President/Chief Executive Officer      Principal Financial Officer
Goldman Sachs Trust                           Goldman Sachs Trust
/s/ James A. McNamara      /s/ Joseph F. DiMaria

 

    

 

James A. McNamara     

Joseph F. DiMaria

Date: March 2, 2020      March 2, 2020

This certification is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. § 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Form N-CSR with the Securities and Exchange Commission.