About Company
Goldman Sachs Asset Management Ltd
GSAM is the asset management arm of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), which supervises more than $1 trillion in assets. Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. It has employed over 2,000 professionals in all major financial centers around the world including Singapore since 1991. The company has been providing investment strategies across a broad range of asset classes to institutional and individual clients globally since 1988.
Fund Snapshot
| ISIN | LU0622305505 |
| Share Class | BS |
| Investor Category | Retail |
| Inception Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Fund AUM | 3.08B |
| Fund AUM Date | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Drawdown Risk | Medium |
Fees
| Expense Ratio | 1.39% |
| Fund Management Fee | 1.25% |
| Fund Performance Fee | Not Applicable |
Fund Overview
The Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Corporate Bond fund, incorporated in Luxembourg, provides exposure to a portfolio of Investment and Sub-Investment Grade corporate bonds issued by companies based in or earning most of their revenues from emerging markets. The fund is actively managed and uses the JPM CEMBI Broad Diversified Index as a reference benchmark. The Fund incorporates a multi-faceted approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations (“ESG Criteria”) into its fundamental investment process. The fund invests primarily in USD securities.Portfolio Construction
As of March 2023, the portfolio maintained a duration of 4.27 years, which is broadly aligned with its benchmark. The strategy offers a yield to maturity (YTM) of 8.53%, indicating an attractive income profile relative to many traditional fixed-income portfolios. The fund is also built with strong diversification in mind, holding more than 390 individual securities, which helps reduce issuer concentration risk.Portfolio Metrics
| Metric | Value |
| Portfolio Duration | 4.27 Years |
| Yield to Maturity (YTM) | 8.53% |
| Number of Holdings | 390+ |
| Morningstar Rating | 4-Star |
Credit Rating Allocation
| Credit Rating | Allocation |
| BBB | 36.5% |
| BB | 23.8% |
| B | 11.2% |
Geographic Allocation
| Region | Allocation |
| Latin America | 29.8% |
| Asia | 25.1% |
| Middle East & Africa | 17.6% |
Why this Fund ?
- Fund offers efficient exposure to emerging markets hard currency bonds, through active management
- Average credit rating of the portfolio (BBB-) with attractive yield pick-up
- "4 star" rated by Morningstar, and one of the largest funds in its category
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The Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund - BS (USD) ACC seeks to provide exposure to a diversified portfolio of Investment and Sub-Investment Grade corporate bonds. It targets companies based in or deriving the majority of their revenue from emerging markets, aiming for an attractive income profile and long-term capital appreciation.
The fund utilizes a diversified holding structure, typically maintaining over 390 individual securities to minimize issuer concentration risk. The Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund - BS (USD) ACC maintains an average credit rating of BBB-, with a significant portion (36.5%) in BBB-rated bonds while selectively participating in BB and B-rated opportunities to enhance yield.
The Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund - BS (USD) ACC offers balanced exposure across major global growth regions. Its largest allocations are currently in Latin America (29.8%) and Asia (25.1%), with additional diversification provided by the Middle East & Africa (17.6%).
Yes, the Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund - BS (USD) ACC incorporates a multi-faceted approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. These factors are integrated directly into the fundamental investment process to identify sustainable issuers and manage long-term risks.
The Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund - BS (USD) ACC features an Expense Ratio of 1.39%, which includes a 1.25% Management Fee. It has earned a 4-Star Morningstar Rating, reflecting its strong risk-adjusted performance relative to other funds in the emerging markets corporate bond category.
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