GuideStone Funds Value Equity Fund Investor Class (GVEZX)

Overview

The fund is an investment vehicle that primarily focuses on investing in equity securities, such as stocks, stock futures, rights, warrants, or securities convertible into stock. It commits at least 80% of its net assets, potentially along with any borrowings for investment purposes, into these financial instruments. The fund is strategically positioned to diversify its investments across large- and medium-sized companies within the United States, with a keen interest in entities that are perceived by the fund's Sub-Advisers to have value-oriented equity securities. This positioning reflects the fund's approach to capturing growth through a value investing lens, targeting companies that are believed to be undervalued or to have the potential for increased valuation.

Products and Services

The fund offers investment opportunities through various equity securities, focusing on value-oriented growth. Below are the primary vehicles through which the fund operates:

• Stocks: The fund invests in a range of stocks from large- and medium-sized U.S. companies, aiming to pick those believed to be undervalued or to have growth potential. Stocks form the core component of the fund's investment strategy.
• Stock Futures: By investing in stock futures, the fund engages in agreements to buy or sell stock at a future date at a predetermined price. This allows the fund to hedge against market volatility or to speculate based on the projected performance of certain stocks.
• Rights and Warrants: The fund may purchase rights and warrants, which are financial instruments that provide the holder the privilege to buy a company's stock at a specific price before a certain date. These instruments can offer leveraged exposure to stocks, potentially enhancing the fund's returns.
• Securities Convertible into Stock: Including securities that can be converted into stock, such as convertible bonds or convertible preferred shares, adds another layer of versatility and potential for growth to the fund's portfolio. These securities provide the opportunity for the fund to convert them into stocks under conditions that may be favorable, thus capitalizing on stock market gains.