GuideStone Funds International Equity Fund Institutional Class (GIEYX)

Overview

The fund is an investment entity that focuses primarily on acquiring equity securities from foreign corporations. It dedicates a significant portion of its assets — at least 80%, along with any borrowed funds for investment purposes — to stock, stock futures, rights, warrants, or securities convertible into stock of these foreign entities. By targeting companies situated in economies and markets considered as developed, the fund aims to capitalize on the growth and stability these regions offer. However, it also explores opportunities within emerging markets, adding a diversified component to its investment strategy. This balanced approach allows the fund to tap into the potential of both established and developing markets worldwide.

Products and Services

• Equity Securities of Developed Market Companies

  This product focuses on investing in the equity securities of companies located within developed markets. By allocating assets to these regions, the fund seeks to benefit from the stability, higher governance standards, and well-established economic conditions typically found in developed countries. The investment in stocks, stock futures, rights, warrants, or securities convertible into stock offers a pathway to participate directly in the economic success of these nations.

• Equity Securities of Emerging Market Companies

  Aside from focusing on developed markets, the fund also allocates a portion of its portfolio to equity securities of companies situated in emerging markets. This diversification strategy aims to capture the dynamic growth potential of these regions. Investing in these markets involves higher risk, but it is balanced by the potential for higher returns, reflecting the rapid economic expansions and improving governance structures of emerging economies.