GuideStone Funds International Equity Index Fund Institutional Class (GIIYX)

Overview

The fund described is designed for investors looking to diversify their investment portfolio beyond the borders of the United States and Canada, focusing instead on developed markets across the globe. By aligning its investments primarily with the equity securities listed in the MSCI EAFE Index, the fund mirrors the index's composition and strategy. This index is notable for capturing a wide representation of large- and mid-cap stocks across various developed countries, excluding the U.S. and Canada, providing a comprehensive overview of global investment opportunities in these regions. The fund commits to invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities featured in the index, including common stocks and stock index derivatives, ensuring investors are directly engaging with the international developed market's equity landscape.

Products and Services

• Equity Securities Investment

The fund specializes in investing in equity securities, primarily in the form of common stocks and stock index derivatives, that are included in the MSCI EAFE Index. This strategy allows investors to gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of large- and mid-cap companies located in developed markets outside of North America, thereby potentially benefiting from the growth and stability of these economies.

• MSCI EAFE Index Tracking

By investing in the securities that compose the MSCI EAFE Index in proportions that approximate their weightings within the index, the fund aims to replicate the performance of the index as closely as possible. This approach offers investors an efficient way to access the investment returns of developed markets worldwide, excluding the United States and Canada. The MSCI EAFE Index is recognized for its broad and diverse representation of significant companies in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, acting as a benchmark for international equity performance in these regions.