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) | | |
Peter V. Bonanno, Esq. | | Copies to: |
Goldman, Sachs & Co. | | Jack W. Murphy, Esq. |
One New York Plaza | | Dechert LLP |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 655-4400
Date of fiscal year end: August 31
Date of reporting period: February 29, 2008
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ITEM 1. | | REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS. |
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| | The Semi-Annual Report to Stockholders is filed herewith. |
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Semi-Annual Report | | February 29, 2008 |
| | Fundamental Equity International Funds |
| | Asia Equity Concentrated International Equity International Small Cap Japanese Equity |
Goldman Sachs Fundamental Equity
International Funds
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n | GOLDMAN SACHS ASIA EQUITY | |
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n | GOLDMAN SACHS CONCENTRATED INTERNATIONAL EQUITY | |
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n | GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP | |
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n | GOLDMAN SACHS JAPANESE EQUITY | |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Principal Investment Strategies and Risks | | 1 |
Investment Process | | 2 |
Letters to Shareholders and Performance Summaries | | 3 |
Schedules of Investments | | 19 |
Financial Statements | | 30 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | | 34 |
Financial Highlights | | 48 |
Other Information | | 56 |
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NOT FDIC-INSURED | | May Lose Value | | No Bank Guarantee |
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GOLDMAN SACHS FUNDAMENTAL EQUITY INTERNATIONAL FUNDS
Principal Investment Strategies and Risks
This is not a complete list of risks that may affect the Funds. For additional information concerning the risks applicable to the Funds, please see the Funds’ Prospectus.
The Asia Equity Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in Asian issuers. The Fund is subject to market risk, which means that the value of the securities in which it invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular industry sectors and/or general economic conditions. Foreign and emerging market securities may be more volatile than investments in U.S. securities and will be subject to the risks of currency fluctuations and sudden economic or political developments. Because the Fund concentrates its investments in Asian issuers, the Fund is subject to greater risk of loss as a result of Asian economic, market, political and local risks than a fund that is more geographically diversified. The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions. The Fund may participate in the initial public offering (“IPO”) market. The market value of IPO shares may fluctuate considerably due to factors such as the absence of a prior public market, unseasoned trading, and the small number of shares available for trading and limited information about the issuer. The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities, which are subject to the risks associated with debt securities generally, including credit, liquidity and interest rate risk. Securities of issuers held by the Fund may lack sufficient market liquidity to enable the Fund to sell the securities at an advantageous time or without a substantial drop in price.
The Concentrated International Equity Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in companies that are organized outside the United States or whose securities are principally traded outside the United States. The Fund is subject to market risk, which means that the value of the securities in which it invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular industry sectors and/or general economic conditions. Foreign and emerging market securities may be more volatile than investments in U.S. securities and will be subject to the risks of currency fluctuations and sudden economic or political developments. Because the Fund may concentrate its investments in specific countries or regions, the Fund is subject to greater risk of loss as a result of adverse securities markets, exchange rates and social, political, regulatory or economic events which may occur in those countries or regions. The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions. The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities, which are subject to the risks associated with debt securities generally, including credit, liquidity and interest rate risk. Securities of issuers held by the Fund may lack sufficient market liquidity to enable the Fund to sell the securities at an advantageous time or without a substantial drop in price.
The International Small Cap Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in non-U.S. small-cap companies. The Fund is subject to market risk, which means that the value of the securities in which it invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular industry sectors and/or general economic conditions. Stocks of smaller companies are often more volatile and less liquid and present greater risks than stocks of larger companies. Foreign and emerging market securities may be more volatile than investments in U.S. securities and will be subject to the risks of currency fluctuations and sudden economic or political developments. The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions. The Fund may participate in the initial public offering (“IPO”) market. The market value of IPO shares may fluctuate considerably due to factors such as the absence of a prior public market, unseasoned trading, and the small number of shares available for trading and limited information about the issuer. The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities, which are subject to the risks associated with debt securities generally, including credit, liquidity and interest rate risk. Securities of issuers held by the Fund may lack sufficient market liquidity to enable the Fund to sell the securities at an advantageous time or without a substantial drop in price.
The Japanese Equity Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in Japanese issuers. The Fund is subject to market risk, which means that the value of the securities in which it invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular industry sectors and/or general economic conditions. Foreign and emerging market securities may be more volatile than investments in U.S. securities and will be subject to the risks of currency fluctuations and sudden economic or political developments. Because the Fund concentrates its investments in Japanese issuers, the Fund is subject to greater risk of loss as a result of Japanese economic, market, political and local risks than a fund that is more geographically diversified. The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions. The Fund may participate in the initial public offering (“IPO”) market. The market value of IPO shares may fluctuate considerably due to factors such as the absence of a prior public market, unseasoned trading, and the small number of shares available for trading and limited information about the issuer. The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities, which are subject to the risks associated with debt securities generally, including credit, liquidity and interest rate risk. Securities of issuers held by the Fund may lack sufficient market liquidity to enable the Fund to sell the securities at an advantageous time or without a substantial drop in price.
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What Differentiates Goldman Sachs’
International Equity Investment Process?
Goldman Sachs’ International Equity investment process is based on the belief that strong, consistent results are best achieved through expert stock selection performed by research teams working together on a global scale. Our deep, diverse and experienced team of research analysts and portfolio managers combines local insights with global, industry-specific expertise to identify their best investment ideas.
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Asia Equity Fund
Dear Shareholder,
This report provides an overview on the performance of the Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund (the “Fund”) during the six-month reporting period that ended February 29, 2008.
Performance Review
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| Over the six-month period that ended February 29, 2008, the Fund’s Class A, B, C and Institutional Shares generated cumulative total returns, without sales charges, of 0.92%, 0.47%, 0.51% and 1.05%, respectively. These returns compare to the 2.41% cumulative total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country (AC) Asia ex-Japan Index (unhedged, with dividends reinvested), over the same time period. |
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| While the Fund generated a positive return during the reporting period, it underperformed its benchmark. Investments in Hong Kong were the largest detractor from performance. In addition, stock selection within the Consumer Discretionary sector and our allocations within the Financials and Materials sectors were negative contributors to relative performance. In contrast, strong country selection benefited the Fund, as did our exposure to the Industrials and Energy sectors in China and the Financials sector in India. |
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| In terms of underperformers, weak stock selection in Hong Kong detracted from performance. In terms of sectors, our exposure to Consumer Discretionary stocks was a significant laggard, dragged down by apparel retailer Esprit Holdings and watchmaker Peace Mark Holdings. Concerns of further monetary tightening by the People’s Bank of China and renewed fears of a possible U.S. recession triggered by the U.S. subprime mortgage market negatively impacted Hong Kong luxury retailers. We believe investors became increasingly worried that a possible global economic slowdown could significantly impact these companies’ earnings. Nevertheless, we continue to believe that the fundamentals of the luxury retailers remain intact and are positioned to benefit as Hong Kong continues its economic growth. |
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| Our sector allocation in Hong Kong was another detractor from performance. Within the Financials sector, the strong Hong Kong economy and negative real interest rates environment proved to be a rallying point for real estate stocks, hurting our underweight position within that sub-sector. Additionally, our overweight in the Materials sector hurt performance as the sector was weak. In particular, our holding in China Grand Forestry was a significant underperformer, as increased concerns about a global economic slowdown impacted the stock further. We have sold out of the stock. |
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| The Fund’s exposure in China was the largest positive contributor to performance. Within the Industrials sector, China COSCO Holdings was a significant positive contributor to performance (see “Portfolio Highlights” for details). Additionally, rising coal and crude oil prices were key performance drivers for oil and coal producers, as they benefited from China’s strong energy demand. Examples of Fund holdings that performed well included CNOOC and China Shenhua Energy, China’s domestic oil and coal producers, respectively. |
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| The Fund also benefited from its holdings in India, in particular, due to strong performance in the Financials sector. For example, Infrastructure Development Finance (IDFC), a state-run project financing firm, benefited from a benign credit environment, while the initial public offering (IPO) of brokerage firm Edelweiss Capital significantly boosted the |
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| valuation of brokerage companies. This, in turn, had a positive impact on SSKI, a brokerage subsidiary owned by IDFC. The positive influence on brokerage firms also benefited the brokerage arm of Indiabulls Financial Services, a company held by the Fund. The firm benefited from an announcement to enter into a joint venture with MMTC to set up a commodity exchange, raising the earnings outlook for the firm. |
Portfolio Composition
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| As of February 29, 2008, the Fund was overweight in Indonesia, Pakistan, Singapore and Thailand and underweight in Hong Kong, India, China and Korea. |
Portfolio Highlights
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| Although the Fund underperformed its benchmark over the reporting period, there were a number of holdings that enhanced results, including the following: |
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n | China COSCO Holdings — COSCO Holdings, operator of one of the world’s 10 largest container fleets and a leading freight forwarder and shipping agent in China, was the top positive contributor to performance. Prior to the major global equity market sell-off in November, we had decided to trim our position in the stock. The stock had been a significant positive contributor to the Fund’s performance, as a combination of Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) fund flows, asset injections and a recovery in freight rates lifted the stock price. The shipping firm’s shares also surged after it announced its relatively more expensive onshore China listing, increasing the attractiveness of the offshore stock, which we own in the Fund. |
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n | High Tech Computer Corp. — Taiwan’s High Tech Computer Corp. is the world’s largest producer, by volume, of handsets based on the Microsoft Windows operating system. Its shares rose on strong demand in personal digital assistants, while the successful negotiation with its suppliers and management’s strong guidance for the first quarter of 2008 raised the firm’s profitability outlook. |
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n | Astra International, Inc. — Indonesia’s Astra International is the world’s largest auto retailer by market value. The firm had experienced fierce competition in the first half of 2007, with its rivals offering promotions in a bid to capture market share. As the promotions started to expire during the second half of the year, the firm’s business started to recover. In addition, the firm’s four wheeler business continues to perform well, while it also benefited from its investment in palm oil plantations, which have gained in value due to rising crude palm oil prices. |
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| We thank you for your investment and look forward to your continued confidence. |
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| Goldman Sachs Global Equity Team |
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| March 13, 2008 |
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FUND BASICS
Asia Equity Fund
as of February 29, 2008
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| | Fund Total Return | | MSCI AC Asia ex-Japan | | |
September 1, 2007-February 29, 2008 | | (based on NAV)1 | | Index (unhedged)2 | | |
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Class A | | | 0.92 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | |
Class B | | | 0.47 | | | | 2.41 | | | |
Class C | | | 0.51 | | | | 2.41 | | | |
Institutional | | | 1.05 | | | | 2.41 | | | |
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1 | The net asset value (NAV) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges. |
2 | The unmanaged MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan Index (unhedged, with dividends reinvested) is a market capitalization-weighted composite of securities in 11 Asian countries. The Index figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index. |
STANDARDIZED AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS3 |
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For the period ended 12/31/07 | | One Year | | Five Years | | Ten Years | | Since Inception | | Inception Date | | |
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Class A | | | 29.08 | % | | | 24.98 | % | | | 9.52 | % | | | 4.15 | % | | | 7/8/94 | | | |
Class B | | | 30.42 | | | | 25.36 | | | | 9.52 | | | | 2.71 | | | | 5/1/96 | | | |
Class C | | | 34.56 | | | | 25.52 | | | | 9.45 | | | | 3.94 | | | | 8/15/97 | | | |
Institutional | | | 37.14 | | | | 27.07 | | | | 10.83 | | | | 4.23 | | | | 2/2/96 | | | |
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3 | The Standardized Average Annual Total Returns are average annual total returns as of the most recent calendar quarter-end. They assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV. These returns reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.5% for Class A Shares, the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class B Shares (5% maximum declining to 0% after six years) and the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class C Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). Because Institutional Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Standardized Total Returns. The Fund will charge a 2% redemption fee on the redemption of shares (including by exchange) held for 30 calendar days or less. The performance figures do not reflect the deduction of the redemption fee. If reflected, the redemption fee would reduce the performance quoted. |
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| The returns 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 above. Please visit our Web site at: www.goldmansachsfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects expense limitations in effect. 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. |
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| | Net Expense Ratio (Current) | | Gross Expense Ratio (Before Waivers) | | |
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Class A | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | |
Class B | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.55 | | | |
Class C | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.55 | | | |
Institutional | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.40 | | | |
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4 | The expense ratios of the Fund, both current (net of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations) and before waivers (gross of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations), are as set forth above according to the most recent publicly available Prospectuses for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights in this report. Applicable waivers and expense limitations are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time at the option of the Investment Adviser. If this occurs, the expense ratios may change without shareholder approval. |
TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 2/29/085 |
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China Mobile Ltd. | | | 4.9 | % | | Telecommunication Services | | Hong Kong | | |
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CNOOC HKD | | | 3.1 | | | Energy | | Hong Kong | | |
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HON HAI Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 2.9 | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | Taiwan | | |
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High Tech Computer Corp. | | | 2.9 | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | Taiwan | | |
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 2.8 | | | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment | | Taiwan | | |
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Esprit Holdings Ltd. | | | 2.6 | | | Retailing | | Hong Kong | | |
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LG Electronics Inc. | | | 2.5 | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | South Korea | | |
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Henderson Land | | | 2.4 | | | Real Estate | | Hong Kong | | |
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China Shenhua Energy Co. | | | 2.3 | | | Energy | | China | | |
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Hana Financial Group, Inc. | | | 2.3 | | | Banks | | South Korea | | |
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Concentrated International Equity Fund
Dear Shareholder,
This report provides an overview on the performance of the Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund (the “Fund”) during the six-month reporting period that ended February 29, 2008.
Performance Review
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| Over the six-month period that ended February 29, 2008, the Fund’s Class A, B, C, Institutional and Service Shares generated cumulative total returns, without sales charges, of -7.11%, -7.49%, -7.45%, -6.91% and -7.17%, respectively. These returns compare to the -4.61% cumulative total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index (unhedged, with dividends reinvested), over the same time period. |
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| During the reporting period, the Fund underperformed its benchmark in a challenging equity market environment. Weak stock selection in the Industrials, Materials and Consumer Staples sectors detracted from relative performance. In contrast, strong stock selection in the Healthcare, Information Technology and Financials sectors were positive contributors to relative performance. |
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| Aker Kvaerner, an Norwegian company oil services company, was the leading detractor from performance as oil services companies, where the portfolio is overweight relative to oil producers, performed poorly during the period. Shares of Aker Kvaerner fell after it reported that revenue would be flat in 2008 due to the completion of two large-scale gas projects in Norway. While we eliminated the position in the Fund during the reporting period, we generally maintained our overweight position in European oil services companies, as we believe the rising costs of oil extraction will give these companies a sustained pricing advantage. |
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| Japan’s JFE Holdings, the world’s third largest steel maker, also detracted from performance. Its shares declined after announcing disappointing earnings as a result of significantly higher freight charges and higher costs for raw materials including nickel, iron ore and manganese. Price negotiations for key raw materials have weighed on the shares over the past few months, but demand for high quality steel remains strong. As such, we believe that JFE faces improving fundamentals and its investor-focused free cash flow strategy also makes it unique among Japanese corporations. |
Portfolio Composition
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| Our intensive research culture and strong commitment to on-the-ground research resources are captured in our portfolios through a disciplined investment process. This results in highly focused portfolios comprising our most compelling individual stock ideas. We allocate capital based on the risk/reward characteristics of each idea and its interaction with other stocks within the portfolio. This ensures that our portfolios are driven by our bottom-up view on individual stocks, hence, are reflective of our best ideas. Stock selection has led to overweight positions in the Consumer Staples, Healthcare and Telecommunication Services sectors and underweight positions in the Utilities, Consumer Discretionary and Industrials sectors. |
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Portfolio Highlights
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| Although the Fund underperformed its benchmark over the reporting period, there were a number of holdings that enhanced results, including the following: |
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n | Vale — Vale, a global diversified mining company based in Brazil, was the leading positive contributor to performance during the reporting period as its stock moved sharply higher due to higher iron-ore prices. The company has recently expanded into mining nickel and copper with the acquisition of Inco and has announced plans for large scale, long-term growth for its iron ore business. We eliminated the holding as it reached our price target. |
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n | Invesco — Invesco, a UK asset manager, was a positive contributor to performance. Its shares rallied after the company moved its primary stock listing from the UK to the U.S., where asset management firms trade at a significant premium to their UK peers. We eliminated the holding as it reached our price target. Within the Financials sector, we also benefited from not owning any of the financial firms severely impacted by the credit crisis. |
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n | Gazprom — Gazprom, Russia’s state-owned natural gas producer and the world’s biggest gas company, performed strongly due to strong global demand for energy and soaring oil prices. We continue to see value in Gazprom, as it produces the energy equivalent of about 10 million barrels of oil a day, more than Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil producer. In addition, we believe that Gazprom still has an attractive valuation compared to other energy companies. |
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| We thank you for your investment and look forward to your continued confidence. |
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| Goldman Sachs Global Equity Team |
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| March 13, 2008 |
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FUND BASICS
Concentrated International Equity Fund
as of February 29, 2008
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| | Fund Total Return | | MSCI EAFE Index | | |
September 1, 2007-February 29, 2008 | | (based on NAV)1 | | (unhedged)2 | | |
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Class A | | | -7.11 | % | | | -4.61 | % | | |
Class B | | | -7.49 | | | | -4.61 | | | |
Class C | | | -7.45 | | | | -4.61 | | | |
Institutional | | | -6.91 | | | | -4.61 | | | |
Service | | | -7.17 | | | | -4.61 | | | |
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1 | The net asset value (NAV) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges. |
2 | The MSCI EAFE Index (unhedged with dividends reinvested) is a market capitalization-weighted composite of securities in 21 developed markets. The Index is unmanaged and the figures for the Index do not include any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index. |
STANDARDIZED AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS3 |
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For the period ended 12/31/07 | | One Year | | Five Years | | Ten Years | | Since Inception | | Inception Date | | |
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Class A | | | 1.30 | % | | | 16.22 | % | | | 5.84 | % | | | 7.45 | % | | | 12/1/92 | | | |
Class B | | | 1.38 | | | | 16.52 | | | | 5.80 | | | | 5.84 | | | | 5/1/96 | | | |
Class C | | | 5.37 | | | | 16.76 | | | | 5.81 | | | | 4.67 | | | | 8/15/97 | | | |
Institutional | | | 7.63 | | | | 18.09 | | | | 7.03 | | | | 7.66 | | | | 2/7/96 | | | |
Service | | | 7.10 | | | | 17.51 | | | | 6.50 | | | | 7.91 | 4 | | | 12/1/924 | | | |
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3 | The Standardized Average Annual Total Returns are average annual total returns as of the most recent calendar quarter-end. They assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV. These returns reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.5% for Class A Shares and the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class B Shares (5% maximum declining to 0% after six years) and the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class C Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). Because Institutional and Service Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Standardized Total Returns. The Fund will charge a 2% redemption fee on the redemption of shares (including by exchange) held for 30 calendar days or less. The performance figures do not reflect the deduction of the redemption fee. If reflected, the redemption fee would reduce the performance quoted. |
4 | Performance data for Service Shares prior to 3/6/96 (commencement of operations) is that of Class A Shares (excluding the impact of front-end sales charges applicable to Class A Shares since Service Shares are not subject to any sales charges). Performance of Class A Shares of the Concentrated International Equity Fund reflects the expenses applicable to the Fund’s Class A Shares. The fees applicable to Service Shares are different from those applicable to Class A Shares, which impact performance ratings and rankings for a class of shares. |
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| The returns 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 above. Please visit our Web site at: www.goldmansachsfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects expense limitations in effect. 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. |
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| | Net Expense Ratio (Current) | | Gross Expense Ratio (Before Waivers) | | |
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Class A | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | |
Class B | | | 2.29 | | | | 2.29 | | | |
Class C | | | 2.29 | | | | 2.29 | | | |
Institutional | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.14 | | | |
Service | | | 1.64 | | | | 1.64 | | | |
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5 | The expense ratios of the Fund, both current (net of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations) and before waivers (gross of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations), are as set forth above according to the most recent publicly available Prospectuses for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights in this report. Applicable waivers and expense limitations are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time at the option of the Investment Adviser. If this occurs, the expense ratios may change without shareholder approval. |
TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 2/29/086 |
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Roche Holding AG | | | 3.8 | % | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology | | Switzerland | | |
InBev NV | | | 3.6 | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | Belgium | | |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. | | | 3.4 | | | Real Estate | | Hong Kong | | |
BHP Billiton Ltd. | | | 3.3 | | | Materials | | Australia | | |
Vodafone Group PLC | | | 3.2 | | | Telecommunication Services | | United Kingdom | | |
Merck KGAA | | | 3.2 | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology | | Germany | | |
Tesco PLC | | | 2.9 | | | Food & Staples Retailing | | United Kingdom | | |
Carrefour SA | | | 2.7 | | | Food & Staples Retailing | | France | | |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 2.6 | | | Banks | | Singapore | | |
SAP AG | | | 2.6 | | | Software & Services | | Germany | | |
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PORTFOLIO RESULTS
International Small Cap Fund
Dear Shareholder,
This report provides an overview on the performance of the Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund (the “Fund”) during the six-month reporting period that ended February 29, 2008.
Performance Review
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| Over the six-month period that ended February 29, 2008, the Fund’s Class A, B, C, Institutional and Service Shares generated cumulative total returns, without sales charges, of -13.83%, -14.14%, -14.12%, -13.63% and -13.82%, respectively. These returns compare to the -7.30% cumulative total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the S&P/ Citigroup EMI World ex-US Index (gross) over the same time period. |
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| The Fund experienced weakness along with the overall market and underperformed its benchmark during the six month reporting period. Bottom-up stock selection, the driver of our disciplined investment process, suffered in a market adversely affected by sell-offs across sectors, increased volatility and investor risk aversion. Stock selection, particularly within the Consumer Discretionary, Financials and Energy sectors, detracted from relative performance. In addition, overall underweight positioning within the Utilities and Materials sectors hindered the Fund’s relative performance. The Fund also suffered as investor risk aversion, coupled with large outflows from mid- and small-cap funds in response to the continued market woes, negatively impacted small-cap stocks in general. |
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| The shares of Challenger Financial Services Group, an Australian-based financial services provider, was the leading detractor from relative performance during the period. As an asset and mortgage manager, the company’s shares were negatively impacted by the wider financial market turmoil. In particular, escalating subprime concerns emanating from the U.S. resulted in significantly higher volatility, an intensifying credit crisis and tighter liquidity. |
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| At the stock level, our holding in UK-based Taylor Wimpey, a homebuilder with exposure to both the UK and U.S. markets, was among the leading detractors from performance. The recent financial turbulence negatively impacted homes sales rates in the UK. In addition, consumer confidence levels remained low amid the continued turmoil in the U.S. mortgage industry. After reviewing our position in the stock, we exercised our sell discipline and sold out of the holding during the period. |
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| Rodriguez Group, a French luxury motor yacht maker, fell after the company announced that sales declined in its fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, driven mainly by a decrease in the second-hand boats division. Conversely, the company’s services division continued its strong growth momentum. The company’s buy-back commitments on second-hand boats should start to tail off as the company looks to reduce its exposure to this activity. |
Portfolio Composition
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| Bottom-up stock selection is the driver of our disciplined fundamental investment process. The portfolio adheres to a strict valuation policy seeking to identify small-cap companies that display good growth characteristics and positive earnings momentum with plenty of valuation support. These companies are often led by incentivised management teams, while operating in clear and defensible market niches and are well-positioned to benefit from structural change in the marketplace. The team also frequently explores corporate restructuring opportunities where companies are able to generate organic profit growth irrespective of external market influences. This philosophy is employed on a stock-by-stock |
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| basis to make active bets and drive excess relative returns in the portfolio over the long term. At the end of the reporting period, the Fund was overweight in the Healthcare, Industrials and Telecommunication Services sectors and underweight in the Materials, Consumer Staples, Financials and Utilities sectors. |
Portfolio Highlights
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| Although the Fund underperformed its benchmark over the reporting period, there were a number of holdings that enhanced results, including the following: |
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n | Indiabulls Financials Services — Indiabulls Financials Services was the leading positive contributor to performance during the reporting period. The commercial bank has a powerful business franchise and subsidiaries that are gaining market share in structurally growing market segments. The company benefited from an announcement to enter into a joint venture to set up a commodity exchange, raising the earnings outlook for the firm. The stock also benefited from the initial public offering (IPO) of a brokerage firm that significantly boosted the valuations of brokerage companies in general. |
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n | Eurasian Natural Resources Corp. — Eurasian Natural Resources Corp., a mining and refining company, was among the leading stock contributors to performance. Its share rose on speculation that prices of ferrochrome would rise due to the power cuts in South Africa, which accounts for 40% of global output of ferrochrome. In addition, the company benefited from rising prices of iron ore, from which it derives 30% of its revenues. |
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n | Curanum Bonifatius — Curanum Bonifatius, a German senior nursing home company, contributed positively to performance. Its share price rose as the company benefited from a number of activist shareholders identifying value in the company and acquiring significant stakes in the firm during the period. |
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| We thank you for your investment and look forward to your continued confidence. |
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| Goldman Sachs Global Equity Team |
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| March 13, 2008 |
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FUND BASICS
International Small Cap Fund
as of February 29, 2008
| | | | | | | | |
| | Fund Total Return | | S&P/Citigroup EMI |
September 1, 2007-February 29, 2008 | | (based on NAV)1 | | World ex-US Index (gross)2 |
|
Class A | | | -13.83 | % | | | -7.30 | % |
|
Class B | | | -14.14 | | | | -7.30 | |
|
Class C | | | -14.12 | | | | -7.30 | |
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Institutional | | | -13.63 | | | | -7.30 | |
|
Service | | | -13.82 | | | | -7.30 | |
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1 | The net asset value (NAV) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges. |
2 | The S&P/ Citigroup EMI World ex-US Index (gross) covers the smallest 20% of companies, ranked by total market capitalization, which first qualify for inclusion in the country index. This includes approximately 4,280 securities from 24 developed markets with a general regional allocation of 61% Europe, 21% Japan, 11% Australasia and 7% North America. The Index figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index. |
STANDARDIZED AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS3 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
For the period ended 12/31/07 | | One Year | | Five Years | | Since Inception | | Inception Date |
|
Class A | | | -5.86 | % | | | 21.83 | % | | | 8.39 | % | | | 5/1/98 | |
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Class B | | | -6.09 | | | | 22.16 | | | | 8.41 | | | | 5/1/98 | |
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Class C | | | -2.12 | | | | 22.36 | | | | 8.40 | | | | 5/1/98 | |
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Institutional | | | 0.02 | | | | 23.78 | | | | 9.63 | | | | 5/1/98 | |
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Service | | | -0.49 | | | | 23.15 | | | | 9.07 | | | | 5/1/98 | |
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3 | The Standardized Average Annual Total Returns are average annual total returns as of the most recent calendar quarter-end. They assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV. These returns reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.5% for Class A Shares, the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class B Shares (5% maximum declining to 0% after six years) and the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class C Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). Because Institutional and Service Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Standardized Total Returns. The Fund will charge a 2% redemption fee on the redemption of shares (including by exchange) held for 30 calendar days or less. The performance figures do not reflect the deduction of the redemption fee. If reflected, the redemption fee would reduce the performance quoted. |
| |
| The returns 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 above. Please visit our Web site at: www.goldmansachsfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects expense limitations in effect. 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. |
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FUND BASICS
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Net Expense Ratio (Current) | | Gross Expense Ratio (Before Waivers) | | |
|
Class A | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | |
Class B | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.51 | | | |
Class C | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.51 | | | |
Institutional | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.36 | | | |
Service | | | 1.74 | | | | 1.86 | | | |
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4 | The expense ratios of the Fund, both current (net of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations) and before waivers (gross of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations), are as set forth above according to the most recent publicly available Prospectuses for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights in this report. Applicable waivers and expense limitations are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time at the option of the Investment Adviser. If this occurs, the expense ratios may change without shareholder approval. |
TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 2/29/085 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | % of | | | | | | |
Holding | | Net Assets | | Line of Business | | Country | | |
|
Indra Sistemas SA | | | 2.0 | % | | Software & Services | | Spain | | |
Ipsen | | | 1.6 | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology | | France | | |
|
Macquarie International Infrastructure Fund Ltd. | | | 1.5 | | | Diversified Financials | | Singapore | | |
Bilfinger Berger AG | | | 1.4 | | | Capital Goods | | Germany | | |
Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd. | | | 1.4 | | | Real Estate | | India | | |
Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust | | | 1.4 | | | Real Estate | | Singapore | | |
Genus PLC | | | 1.3 | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology | | United Kingdom | | |
CVS Group PLC | | | 1.3 | | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | United Kingdom | | |
Merck KGAA | | | 1.3 | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology | | Germany | | |
Safilo Group SpA | | | 1.3 | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | Italy | | |
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5 | The top 10 holdings may not be representative of the Fund’s future investments. |
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PORTFOLIO RESULTS
Japanese Equity Fund
Dear Shareholder,
This report provides an overview on the performance of the Goldman Sachs Japanese Equity Fund (the “Fund”) during the six-month reporting period that ended February 29, 2008.
Performance Review
| |
| Over the six-month period that ended February 29, 2008, the Fund’s Class A, B, C, Institutional and Service Shares generated cumulative total returns, without sales charges, of -8.04%, -8.36%, -8.39%, -7.88% and -8.12%, respectively. These returns compare to the -7.73% cumulative total return of the Fund’s benchmark, the Tokyo Price Index (“TOPIX”) (unhedged, with dividends reinvested), over the same time period. |
|
| During the reporting period, the Fund experienced weakness along with the overall Japanese equity market and underperformed its benchmark. During the six-month period, stock selection in Land Transport, Real Estate and Miscellaneous Finance were negative contributors to relative performance. In contrast, stock selection in Retail, Steel Products and Electrical Machinery contributed positively to relative performance. |
|
| An example of a stock that detracted from relative performance was Nippon Mining Holdings, a company comprised of petroleum, non-ferrous metals and electronic materials businesses in Japan. The company had reduced its outlook for its fiscal year due to pressures from rising oil prices and lower copper smelting margins. We sold out of Nippon Mining during the reporting period as the risk/reward profile was less attractive. NTT Urban Development, a real estate company, traded down as the overall real estate sector declined due to downward revisions in mid- and small-cap real estate companies. Weak condominium sales and delays in the delivery of sold buildings triggered these revisions. Despite this setback, we continue to like this name given its longer term prospects. Nihon Dempa Kogyo was also among the detractors from performance as it experienced weaker sales and increased competition. We sold out of the holding as its risk/reward profile became less attractive. |
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| Among the Fund’s top positive contributors to performance were Hitachi Metals, Fast Retailing and Sony Financial Holdings (see “Portfolio Highlights” for additional information on these holdings). |
Sector Allocation
| |
| In managing the Fund, we seek to generate above-average returns over time through careful bottom-up stock selection based on extensive, firsthand fundamental research and a long-term investment horizon. Given this process, the Fund’s sector weightings are the by-product of individual stock holdings rather than sector-based decisions. As of February 29, 2008, the Fund held overweight positions in Non-ferrous Metal, Glass & Ceramics and Retail Trade companies. Conversely, it had underweight positions in Foods, Other Products and Maritime Transport. |
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PORTFOLIO RESULTS
Portfolio Highlights
| |
| There were a number of holdings that enhanced results during the reporting period, including the following: |
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n | Hitachi Metals — The company reported good earnings results throughout the reporting period due to strong sales growth in rare-earth magnets and amorphous alloys. Demand for these products is growing rapidly in response to the strict regulation of greenhouse gas emission and rising energy costs. |
|
n | Fast Retailing — Fast Retailing contributed to performance during the reporting period. The company reported positive results, led by strong sales growth in winter clothes. |
|
n | Sony Financial Holdings — Sony Financial Holdings has been a solid performer. Financials stocks have performed poorly due to issues related to the subprime mortgage market, which has caused huge write-downs and an expectation of lost revenues in the future. Sony Financial benefited by having no subprime exposure and has an extremely defensive asset portfolio. |
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| We thank you for your investment and look forward to your continued confidence. |
|
| Goldman Sachs Global Equity Team |
|
| March 13, 2008 |
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FUND BASICS
Japanese Equity Fund
as of February 29, 2008
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fund Total Return | | TOPIX | | |
September 1, 2007-February 29, 2008 | | (based on NAV)1 | | (unhedged)2 | | |
|
Class A | | | -8.04 | % | | | -7.73 | % | | |
Class B | | | -8.36 | | | | -7.73 | | | |
Class C | | | -8.39 | | | | -7.73 | | | |
Institutional | | | -7.88 | | | | -7.73 | | | |
Service | | | -8.12 | | | | -7.73 | | | |
|
| |
1 | The net asset value (NAV) represents the net assets of the class of the Fund (ex-dividend) divided by the total number of shares of the class outstanding. The Fund’s performance reflects the reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges. |
2 | The TOPIX (unhedged, with dividends reinvested) is an unmanaged composite of all stocks on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Index figures do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index. |
STANDARDIZED AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS3 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
For the period ended 12/31/07 | | One Year | | Five Years | | Since Inception | | Inception Date | | |
|
Class A | | | -11.97 | % | | | 9.62 | % | | | 2.79 | % | | 5/1/98 | | |
Class B | | | -12.16 | | | | 9.76 | | | | 2.78 | | | 5/1/98 | | |
Class C | | | -8.48 | | | | 10.06 | | | | 2.78 | | | 5/1/98 | | |
Institutional | | | -6.46 | | | | 11.33 | | | | 3.94 | | | 5/1/98 | | |
Service | | | -7.04 | | | | 10.90 | | | | 3.49 | | | 5/1/98 | | |
|
| |
3 | The Standardized Average Annual Total Returns are average annual total returns as of the most recent calendar quarter-end. They assume reinvestment of all distributions at NAV. These returns reflect a maximum initial sales charge of 5.5% for Class A Shares, the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class B Shares (5% maximum declining to 0% after six years) and the assumed contingent deferred sales charge for Class C Shares (1% if redeemed within 12 months of purchase). Because Institutional and Service Shares do not involve a sales charge, such a charge is not applied to their Standardized Total Returns. The Fund will charge a 2% redemption fee on the redemption of shares (including by exchange) held for 30 calendar days or less. The performance figures do not reflect the deduction of the redemption fee. If reflected, the redemption fee would reduce the performance quoted. |
The returns 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 above. Please visit our Web site at: www.goldmansachsfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns. Performance reflects expense limitations in effect. 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.
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FUND BASICS
| | | | | | | | |
| | Net Expense Ratio (Current) | | Gross Expense Ratio (Before Waivers) |
|
Class A | | | 1.55 | % | | | 2.00 | % |
Class B | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.75 | |
Class C | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.75 | |
Institutional | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.60 | |
Service | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.10 | |
|
| |
4 | The expense ratios of the Fund, both current (net of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations) and before waivers (gross of applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations), are as set forth above according to the most recent publicly available Prospectuses for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights in this report. Applicable waivers and expense limitations are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time at the option of the Investment Adviser. If this occurs, the expense ratios may change without shareholder approval. |
TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS OF 2/29/085 |
| | | | | | | | |
Holding | | % of Net Assets | | Line of Business | | |
|
Toyota Motor Corp. | | | 6.5 | % | | Automobiles & Components | | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. | | | 3.4 | | | Banks | | |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. | | | 3.4 | | | Banks | | |
Mitsui & Co. Ltd. | | | 2.9 | | | Capital Goods | | |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. | | | 2.8 | | | Telecommunication Services | | |
Mitsubishi Corp. | | | 2.8 | | | Capital Goods | | |
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 2.6 | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology | | |
Denso Corp. | | | 2.5 | | | Automobiles & Components | | |
Osaka Gas Co. Ltd. | | | 2.4 | | | Utilities | | |
Central Japan Railway Co. | | | 2.4 | | | Transportation | | |
|
| |
5 | The top 10 holdings may not be representative of the Fund’s future investments. |
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GOLDMAN SACHS ASIA EQUITY FUND
Schedule of Investments
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Description | | Value |
| | Common Stocks – 98.7% |
|
| | China – 7.7% |
| | | 3,815,000 | | | China Construction Bank Corp. Class H (Banks) | | $ | 2,890,458 | |
| | | 975,125 | | | China COSCO Holdings Co. Ltd. Class H (Transportation) | | | 2,839,382 | |
| | | 1,137,000 | | | China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. Class H (Banks) | | | 3,946,860 | |
| | | 935,000 | | | China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd. Class H (Energy) | | | 4,762,521 | |
| | | 1,522,500 | | | Fosun International* (Materials) | | | 1,181,054 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15,620,275 | |
| | |
| | Hong Kong – 23.7% |
| | | 597,000 | | | China Insurance International Holdings Co. Ltd.* (Insurance) | | | 1,543,589 | |
| | | 722,000 | | | China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd. (Food, Beverage & Tobacco) | | | 1,947,469 | |
| | | 670,000 | | | China Mobile Ltd. (Telecommunication Services) | | | 10,032,002 | |
| | | 675,000 | | | China Netcom Group Corp. Hong Kong Ltd. (Telecommunication Services) | | | 2,080,807 | |
| | | 1,676,000 | | | China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. (Real Estate) | | | 3,246,033 | |
| | | 3,850,000 | | | CNOOC Ltd. (Energy) | | | 6,393,874 | |
| | | 427,200 | | | Esprit Holdings Ltd. (Retailing) | | | 5,368,634 | |
| | | 621,500 | | | Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd. (Real Estate) | | | 4,825,195 | |
| | | 2,080,000 | | | Huabao International Holdings Ltd. (Retailing) | | | 1,764,817 | |
| | | 367,500 | | | Kerry Properties Ltd. (Real Estate) | | | 2,455,329 | |
| | | 1,663,000 | | | Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. (Transportation) | | | 2,755,661 | |
| | | 2,342,000 | | | Peace Mark Holdings Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel) | | | 2,612,166 | |
| | | 5,350,000 | | | Shougang Concord International Enterprises Co. Ltd. (Materials) | | | 1,527,596 | |
| | | 2,072,000 | | | Xinyi Glass Holdings Co. Ltd. (Automobiles & Components) | | | 1,786,583 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 48,339,755 | |
| | |
| | India – 11.0% |
| | | 174,672 | | | Axis Bank Ltd. (Banks) | | | 4,388,949 | |
| | | 307,192 | | | GMR Infrastructure Ltd.* (Capital Goods) | | | 1,323,470 | |
| | | 869,621 | | | GVK Power & Infrastructure Ltd.* (Utilities) | | | 1,073,916 | |
| | | 172,018 | | | Indiabulls Financial Services Ltd. (Diversified Financials) | | | 2,581,503 | |
| | | 158,673 | | | Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd.* (Real Estate) | | | 2,477,810 | |
| | | 177,407 | | | Indiabulls Securities Ltd.(a) (Diversified Financials) | | | 1,170,669 | |
| | | 821,949 | | | Infrastructure Development Finance Co. Ltd. (Diversified Financials) | | | 3,949,643 | |
| | | 54,481 | | | Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. (Materials) | | | 3,079,977 | |
| | | 38,303 | | | Reliance Industries Ltd. (Energy) | | | 2,335,209 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22,381,146 | |
| | |
| | Indonesia – 6.8% |
| | | 1,408,500 | | | PT Astra International Tbk (Automobiles & Components) | | | 4,226,212 | |
| | | 7,270,000 | | | PT Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk (Banks) | | | 2,551,589 | |
| | | 3,277,000 | | | PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Banks) | | | 2,543,897 | |
| | | 5,308,000 | | | PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk (Energy) | | | 2,346,600 | |
| | | 2,022,000 | | | PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (Telecommunication Services) | | | 2,140,403 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13,808,701 | |
| | |
| | Malaysia – 2.4% |
| | | 811,000 | | | Bumiputra-Commerce Holdings Berhad (Banks) | | | 2,629,741 | |
| | | 1,973,000 | | | Resorts World Berhad (Consumer Services) | | | 2,281,938 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 4,911,679 | |
| | |
| | Pakistan – 1.6% |
| | | 456,757 | | | MCB Bank Ltd. (Banks) | | | 3,172,177 | |
| | |
| | Philippines – 0.7% |
| | | 5,467,900 | | | Robinsons Land Corp. (Real Estate) | | | 1,528,049 | |
| | |
| | Singapore – 7.6% |
| | | 881,000 | | | Cosco Corp. (Singapore) Ltd. (Transportation) | | | 2,499,390 | |
| | | 1,086,000 | | | Hyflux Ltd. (Capital Goods) | | | 2,529,167 | |
| | | 4,192,000 | | | Macquarie International Infrastructure Fund Ltd. (Diversified Financials) | | | 2,671,274 | |
| | | 1,390,000 | | | Olam International Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing) | | | 2,528,923 | |
| | | 245,000 | | | Singapore Exchange Ltd. (Diversified Financials) | | | 1,425,568 | |
| | | 298,003 | | | United Overseas Bank Ltd. (Banks) | | | 3,778,461 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15,432,783 | |
| | |
| | South Korea – 17.3% |
| | | 73,120 | | | Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd.* (Capital Goods) | | | 2,881,528 | |
| | | 44,030 | | | Dongkuk Steel Mill Co. Ltd. (Materials) | | | 1,969,549 | |
| | | 106,093 | | | Hana Financial Group, Inc. (Banks) | | | 4,707,664 | |
| | | 32,523 | | | Kookmin Bank (Banks) | | | 2,004,379 | |
| | | 188,530 | | | Korea Exchange Bank (Banks) | | | 2,636,382 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GOLDMAN SACHS ASIA EQUITY FUND
Schedule of Investments (continued)
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Description | | Value |
| | Common Stocks – (continued) |
|
| | South Korea – (continued) |
| | | 176,300 | | | Korean Reinsurance Co. (Insurance) | | $ | 1,814,056 | |
| | | 47,400 | | | LG Electronics, Inc. (Consumer Durables & Apparel) | | | 5,105,146 | |
| | | 3,144 | | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment) | | | 1,842,925 | |
| | | 5,960 | | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. Preference Shares (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment) | | | 2,558,512 | |
| | | 36,400 | | | Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd. (Capital Goods) | | | 3,798,793 | |
| | | 24,266 | | | SK Energy Co. Ltd. (Energy) | | | 3,294,671 | |
| | | 28,891 | | | Taewoong Co. Ltd. (Capital Goods) | | | 2,534,544 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 35,148,149 | |
| | |
| | Taiwan – 16.4% |
| | | 1,787,189 | | | AU Optronics Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment) | | | 3,408,864 | |
| | | 3,766,000 | | | Chinatrust Financial Holding Co. Ltd.* (Banks) | | | 3,366,837 | |
| | | 1,620,774 | | | CHIPBOND Technology Corp. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment) | | | 1,631,080 | |
| | | 281,800 | | | High Tech Computer Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment) | | | 5,817,398 | |
| | | 989,957 | | | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment) | | | 5,906,203 | |
| | | 357,075 | | | MediaTek, Inc. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment) | | | 4,004,780 | |
| | | 237,850 | | | Richtek Technology Corp. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment) | | | 2,098,767 | |
| | | 2,876,956 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment) | | | 5,620,259 | |
| | | 1,400,220 | | | Zyxel Communications Corp. (Technology Hardware & Equipment) | | | 1,525,973 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 33,380,161 | |
| | |
| | Thailand – 3.5% |
| | | 1,077,200 | | | Siam Commercial Bank PCL (Banks) | | | 2,952,488 | |
| | | 1,709,700 | | | Thai Oil PCL (Energy) | | | 4,227,642 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7,180,130 | |
| | |
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS |
| | (Cost $166,937,422) | | $ | 200,903,005 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Expiration | | |
| | Units | | Description | | Month | | Value |
| | Right* – 0.0% |
|
| | Thailand – 0.0% |
| | | 198,411 | | | True Corp. PCL(a) (Telecommunication Services) | | | 04/08 | | | $ | — | |
| | (Cost $0) | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal | | Interest | | Maturity | | |
| | Amount | | Rate | | Date | | Value |
| | Short-Term Obligation – 1.9% |
|
| | JPMorgan Chase Euro – Time Deposit |
| | $ | 3,763,360 | | | 3.009% | | | 03/03/08 | | | $ | 3,763,360 | |
| | (Cost $3,763,360) | | | | |
| | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 100.6% |
| | (Cost $170,700,782) | | $ | 204,666,365 | |
| | |
| | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS – (0.6)% | | | (1,199,149 | ) |
| | |
| | NET ASSETS – 100.0% | | $ | 203,467,216 | |
| | |
| |
| 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) | Securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, such securities have been determined to be liquid by the Investment Adviser and may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration. Total market value of Rule 144A securities amounts to $1,170,669, which represents approximately 0.6% of net assets as of February 29, 2008. |
| | | | | | |
| | | | As a % of |
| | | | Net Assets |
| | Investments Industry Classifications† |
|
| | Automobiles & Components | | | 3.0 | % |
| | Banks | | | 20.4 | |
| | Capital Goods | | | 6.4 | |
| | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 3.8 | |
| | Consumer Services | | | 1.1 | |
| | Diversified Financials | | | 5.8 | |
| | Energy | | | 11.5 | |
| | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1.2 | |
| | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 1.0 | |
| | Insurance | | | 1.7 | |
| | Materials | | | 3.8 | |
| | Real Estate | | | 7.1 | |
| | Retailing | | | 3.5 | |
| | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 8.7 | |
| | Short-term Investment | | | 1.9 | |
| | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 8.2 | |
| | Telecommunication Services | | | 7.0 | |
| | Transportation | | | 4.0 | |
| | Utilities | | | 0.5 | |
| | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS | | | 100.6 | % |
| | |
| |
† | Industry concentrations greater than one-tenth of one percent are disclosed. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Description | | Value |
| | Common Stocks – 96.4% |
|
| | Australia – 5.1% |
| | | 483,742 | | | BHP Billiton Ltd. (Materials) | | $ | 17,503,126 | |
| | | 198,282 | | | Macquarie Group Ltd. (Diversified Financials) | | | 9,902,282 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 27,405,408 | |
| | |
| | Belgium – 3.5% |
| | | 211,544 | | | InBev NV(a) (Food, Beverage & Tobacco) | | | 19,119,593 | |
| | |
| | Cyprus – 2.2% |
| | | 680,334 | | | ProSafe SE(a) (Energy) | | | 11,653,187 | |
| | |
| | France – 13.2% |
| | | 136,140 | | | BNP Paribas (Banks) | | | 12,170,908 | |
| | | 202,956 | | | Carrefour SA (Food & Staples Retailing) | | | 14,273,074 | |
| | | 101,938 | | | Ipsen SA (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences) | | | 6,171,252 | |
| | | 51,165 | | | Lafarge SA (Materials) | | | 8,844,940 | |
| | | 101,433 | | | Renault SA (Automobiles & Components) | | | 10,837,759 | |
| | | 87,185 | | | Technip SA (Energy) | | | 7,117,531 | |
| | | 141,105 | | | Total SA (Energy) | | | 10,625,772 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 70,041,236 | |
| | |
| | Germany – 11.1% |
| | | 70,530 | | | Bilfinger Berger AG (Capital Goods) | | | 5,605,921 | |
| | | 134,267 | | | Merck KGaA (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences) | | | 16,721,175 | |
| | | 136,108 | | | Rheinmetall AG (Capital Goods) | | | 9,491,563 | |
| | | 287,454 | | | SAP AG (Software & Services) | | | 13,753,361 | |
| | | 101,989 | | | Siemens AG (Registered) (Capital Goods) | | | 13,132,117 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 58,704,137 | |
| | |
| | Hong Kong – 5.1% |
| | | 605,000 | | | China Mobile Ltd. (Telecommunication Services) | | | 9,058,748 | |
| | | 1,037,000 | | | Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. (Real Estate) | | | 18,071,236 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 27,129,984 | |
| | |
| | India – 1.0% |
| | | 242,048 | | | Indiabulls Financial Services Ltd. (Diversified Financials) | | | 3,632,455 | |
| | | 277,891 | | | Indiabulls Securities Ltd.(b) (Diversified Financials) | | | 1,833,740 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 5,466,195 | |
| | |
| | Italy – 1.9% |
| | | 1,338,815 | | | UniCredito Italiano SpA (Banks) | | | 9,849,441 | |
| | |
| | Japan – 16.0% |
| | | 949,000 | | | Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. (Capital Goods) | | | 10,809,031 | |
| | | 168,600 | | | JFE Holdings, Inc. (Materials) | | | 7,512,442 | |
| | | 546,000 | | | Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel) | | | 11,499,524 | |
| | | 317,000 | | | Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. (Real Estate) | | | 7,725,443 | |
| | | 725,600 | | | Nomura Holdings, Inc. (Diversified Financials) | | | 11,394,569 | |
| | | 479,600 | | | Seven & I Holdings Co. Ltd. (Food & Staples Retailing) | | | 11,925,383 | |
| | | 894,400 | | | Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. (Capital Goods) | | | 13,235,345 | |
| | | 190,500 | | | Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences) | | | 10,629,715 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 84,731,452 | |
| | |
| | Luxembourg – 1.0% |
| | | 49,775 | | | Millicom International Cellular SA SDR*(a) (Telecommunication Services) | | | 5,455,348 | |
| | |
| | Mexico – 2.6% |
| | | 379,038 | | | Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV Series C ADR‡ (Food & Staples Retailing) | | | 13,702,224 | |
| | |
| | Netherlands – 4.7% |
| | | 828,460 | | | Aegon NV (Insurance) | | | 12,372,583 | |
| | | 171,656 | | | Akzo Nobel NV (Materials) | | | 12,587,175 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 24,959,758 | |
| | |
| | Norway – 0.5% |
| | | 81,955 | | | Schibsted ASA (Media) | | | 2,578,920 | |
| | |
| | Russia – 4.2% |
| | | 249,654 | | | OAO Gazprom ADR‡ (Energy) | | | 12,492,686 | |
| | | 2,936,602 | | | Sberbank RF (Banks) | | | 9,703,837 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 22,196,523 | |
| | |
| | Singapore – 2.6% |
| | | 1,135,000 | | | DBS Group Holdings Ltd. (Banks) | | | 13,818,246 | |
| | |
| | Spain – 2.1% |
| | | 396,990 | | | Indra Sistemas SA (Software & Services) | | | 11,033,171 | |
| | |
| | Sweden – 1.3% |
| | | 864,674 | | | TeliaSonera AB (Telecommunication Services) | | | 6,888,616 | |
| | |
| | Switzerland – 3.8% |
| | | 102,558 | | | Roche Holding AG(a) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences) | | | 20,112,496 | |
| | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Description | | Value |
| | Common Stocks – (continued) |
|
| | United Kingdom – 14.5% |
| | | 143,782 | | | Anglo American PLC (Materials) | | $ | 9,126,328 | |
| | | 2,450,469 | | | BT Group PLC (Telecommunication Services) | | | 11,028,027 | |
| | | 2,704,004 | | | Old Mutual PLC (Insurance) | | | 6,679,085 | |
| | | 610,777 | | | Prudential PLC (Insurance) | | | 7,328,310 | |
| | | 534,232 | | | Shire PLC (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences) | | | 10,428,482 | |
| | | 1,936,387 | | | Tesco PLC (Food & Staples Retailing) | | | 15,302,082 | |
| | | 5,272,132 | | | Vodafone Group PLC (Telecommunication Services) | | | 16,973,450 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 76,865,764 | |
| | |
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS |
| | (Cost $543,658,976) | | $ | 511,711,699 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal | | Interest | | Maturity | | |
| | Amount | | Rate | | Date | | Value |
| | Short-Term Obligation – 3.5% |
|
| | JPMorgan Chase Euro — Time Deposit |
| | $ | 18,554,214 | | | | 3.009 | % | | | 03/03/08 | | | $ | 18,554,214 | |
| | (Cost $18,554,214) | | | | |
| | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL |
| | (Cost $562,213,190) | | $ | 530,265,913 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Interest | | |
| | Shares | | Rate | | Value |
| | Securities Lending Collateral(c) – 7.7% |
|
| | Boston Global Investment Trust – Enhanced Portfolio |
| | | 40,849,440 | | | | 3.885 | % | | $ | 40,849,440 | |
| | (Cost $40,849,440) |
| | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 107.6% |
| | (Cost $603,062,630) | | $ | 571,115,353 | |
| | |
| | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS – (7.6)% | | | (40,534,525 | ) |
| | |
| | NET ASSETS – 100.0% | | $ | 530,580,828 | |
| | |
| |
| 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. |
|
‡ | All or a portion of security is segregated for initial margin requirements on futures transactions. |
|
(a) | All or a portion of security is on loan. |
|
(b) | Securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, such securities have been determined to be liquid by the Investment Adviser and may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration. Total market value of Rule 144A securities amounts to $1,833,740, which represents approximately 0.3% of net assets as of February 29, 2008. |
|
(c) | Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect at February 29, 2008. |
| | | | | | |
| | |
| | Investment Abbreviations: |
| | ADR | | — | | American Depositary Receipt |
| | SDR | | — | | Swedish Depositary Receipt |
| | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | As a % of |
| | | | Net Assets |
| | Investments Industry Classifications† |
|
| | Automobiles & Components | | | 2.0 | % |
| | Banks | | | 8.6 | |
| | Capital Goods | | | 9.8 | |
| | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 2.2 | |
| | Diversified Financials | | | 5.0 | |
| | Energy | | | 7.9 | |
| | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 10.4 | |
| | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 3.6 | |
| | Insurance | | | 5.0 | |
| | Materials | | | 10.5 | |
| | Media | | | 0.5 | |
| | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 12.1 | |
| | Real Estate | | | 4.9 | |
| | Short-term Investments # | | | 11.2 | |
| | Software & Services | | | 4.6 | |
| | Telecommunication Services | | | 9.3 | |
| | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS | | | 107.6 | % |
| | |
| |
† | Industry concentrations greater than one-tenth of one percent are disclosed. |
|
# | Short-term investments include a short-term obligation and securities lending collateral. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Description | | Value |
| | Common Stocks – 91.8% |
|
| | Australia – 1.7% |
| | | 367,827 | | | Albidon Ltd. CDI* (Materials) | | $ | 1,177,589 | |
| | | 525,965 | | | Challenger Financial Services Group Ltd.‡ (Diversified Financials) | | | 1,051,786 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,229,375 | |
| | |
| | Austria – 1.1% |
| | | 26,807 | | | Semperit AG Holdings(a) (Automobiles & Components) | | | 1,059,921 | |
| | | 6,899 | | | Voestalpine AG (Materials) | | | 433,651 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,493,572 | |
| | |
| | Belgium – 0.7% |
| | | 12,068 | | | Delhaize Group (Food & Staples Retailing) | | | 913,940 | |
| | |
| | Bermuda – 1.1% |
| | | 334,944 | | | Energy XXI Acquisition Corp. (Bermuda) Ltd.* (Energy) | | | 1,443,609 | |
| | |
| | Brazil – 1.1% |
| | | 35,956 | | | Tim Participacoes SA ADR Preference Shares (Telecommunication Services) | | | 1,474,915 | |
| | |
| | Canada – 1.5% |
| | | 86,476 | | | Oilexco, Inc.* (Energy) | | | 1,352,712 | |
| | | 907,200 | | | Primeline Energy Holdings, Inc.* (Energy) | | | 700,505 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,053,217 | |
| | |
| | Finland – 1.0% |
| | | 33,023 | | | Vacon Oyj(a) (Capital Goods) | | | 1,327,809 | |
| | |
| | France – 3.8% |
| | | 120,275 | | | Hi-Media SA(a) (Media) | | | 919,713 | |
| | | 33,881 | | | Ipsen SA (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences) | | | 2,051,132 | |
| | | 33,976 | | | Rodriguez Group* (Consumer Durables & Apparel) | | | 774,889 | |
| | | 15,423 | | | SeLoger.com*(a) (Media) | | | 825,359 | |
| | | 16,145 | | | Societe Television Francaise 1 (Media) | | | 380,457 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 4,951,550 | |
| | |
| | Germany – 11.5% |
| | | 30,371 | | | Arques Industries AG (Diversified Financials) | | | 640,955 | |
| | | 22,813 | | | Bilfinger Berger AG (Capital Goods) | | | 1,813,242 | |
| | | 76,956 | | | CENTROTEC Sustainable AG*(a) (Materials) | | | 1,368,930 | |
| | | 106,114 | | | Curanum AG(a) (Health Care Equipment & Services) | | | 979,171 | |
| | | 123,751 | | | Deutz AG*(a) (Capital Goods) | | | 1,291,343 | |
| | | 73,351 | | | IDS Scheer AG(a) (Software & Services) | | | 1,205,003 | |
| | | 13,927 | | | Merck KGAA (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences) | | | 1,734,424 | |
| | | 43,644 | | | Pfleiderer AG (Registered)(a) (Capital Goods) | | | 971,987 | |
| | | 21,237 | | | Rheinmetall AG (Capital Goods) | | | 1,480,974 | |
| | | 44,628 | | | Surteco AG (Consumer Durables & Apparel) | | | 1,522,201 | |
| | | 52,561 | | | Symrise* (Materials) | | | 1,428,940 | |
| | | 47,537 | | | Thielert AG*(a) (Capital Goods) | | | 643,899 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15,081,069 | |
| | |
| | India – 2.4% |
| | | 60,240 | | | Indiabulls Financial Services Ltd. (Diversified Financials) | | | 904,031 | |
| | | 114,456 | | | Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd.* (Real Estate) | | | 1,787,325 | |
| | | 79,001 | | | Indiabulls Securities Ltd.(b) (Diversified Financials) | | | 521,310 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 3,212,666 | |
| | |
| | Ireland – 0.9% |
| | | 46,884 | | | DCC PLC (Capital Goods) | | | 1,177,338 | |
| | |
| | Italy – 4.1% |
| | | 91,922 | | | Banca Popolare Di Milano Scarl (Banks) | | | 1,094,770 | |
| | | 68,283 | | | Geox SpA (Consumer Durables & Apparel) | | | 1,003,161 | |
| | | 238,271 | | | Gruppo Coin SpA* (Retailing) | | | 1,542,983 | |
| | | 538,209 | | | Safilo Group SpA (Consumer Durables & Apparel) | | | 1,725,407 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 5,366,321 | |
| | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments (continued)
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Description | | Value |
| | Common Stocks – (continued) |
|
| | Japan – 16.7% |
| | | 68,500 | | | AOKI Holdings, Inc.(a) (Retailing) | | $ | 1,218,352 | |
| | | 41,400 | | | As One Corp. (Health Care Equipment & Services) | | | 842,955 | |
| | | 20,600 | | | C. Uyemura & Co. Ltd. (Materials) | | | 731,678 | |
| | | 46,400 | | | Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. (Technology Hardware & Equipment) | | | 1,404,651 | |
| | | 87,900 | | | Iwai Securities Co. Ltd.(a) (Diversified Financials) | | | 1,107,410 | |
| | | 159,000 | | | Japan Asia Investment Co. Ltd.(a) (Diversified Financials) | | | 834,617 | |
| | | 66,000 | | | Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd. (Technology Hardware & Equipment) | | | 689,271 | |
| | | 148 | | | Kakaku.com, Inc.(a) (Software & Services) | | | 839,790 | |
| | | 142,000 | | | Kinden Corp. (Capital Goods) | | | 1,323,566 | |
| | | 32,200 | | | Lawson, Inc. (Food & Staples Retailing) | | | 1,230,798 | |
| | | 155,000 | | | Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp. (Capital Goods) | | | 545,139 | |
| | | 47,000 | | | Nipro Corp. (Health Care Equipment & Services) | | | 899,646 | |
| | | 86,500 | | | Pioneer Corp.(a) (Consumer Durables & Apparel) | | | 908,836 | |
| | | 113,800 | | | PRONEXUS, Inc.(a) (Commercial Services & Supplies) | | | 975,313 | |
| | | 73,000 | | | ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.(a) (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences) | | | 871,896 | |
| | | 175,000 | | | Sankyu, Inc. (Transportation) | | | 834,855 | |
| | | 58,400 | | | Sohgo Security Services Co. Ltd. (Commercial Services & Supplies) | | | 807,560 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | The Awa Bank Ltd. (Banks) | | | 811,802 | |
| | | 435,000 | | | The Fuji Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd.‡ (Insurance) | | | 1,225,292 | |
| | | 56,200 | | | Toho Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Health Care Equipment & Services) | | | 1,237,279 | |
| | | 48,500 | | | Tokai Rubber Industries, Inc. (Automobiles & Components) | | | 760,971 | |
| | | 40,900 | | | Tokyu Community Corp. (Real Estate) | | | 880,780 | |
| | | 45,800 | | | Tsumura & Co. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences) | | | 944,395 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 21,926,852 | |
| | |
| | Kazakhstan – 0.8% |
| | | 50,658 | | | Eurasian Natural Resources Corp.* (Materials) | | | 1,036,797 | |
| | |
| | Luxembourg – 1.0% |
| | | 11,575 | | | Millicom International Cellular SA SDR*(a) (Telecommunication Services) | | | 1,268,622 | |
| | |
| | Mexico – 0.7% |
| | | 73,267 | | | Maxcom Telecomunicacione SAB de CV ADR* (Telecommunication Services) | | | 893,857 | |
| | |
| | Netherlands – 2.3% |
| | | 85,489 | | | Aalberts Industries NV(a) (Capital Goods) | | | 1,653,594 | |
| | | 38,034 | | | Ballast Nedam NV CVA (Capital Goods) | | | 1,434,716 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 3,088,310 | |
| | |
| | Norway – 2.2% |
| | | 86,607 | | | ProSafe SE (Energy) | | | 1,483,459 | |
| | | 47,108 | | | Schibsted ASA (Media) | | | 1,482,371 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,965,830 | |
| | |
| | Russia – 1.0% |
| | | 5,126 | | | OAO Open Investments* (Real Estate) | | | 1,296,980 | |
| | |
| | Singapore – 3.8% |
| | | 434,000 | | | Cosco Corp. (Singapore) Ltd. (Transportation) | | | 1,231,255 | |
| | | 3,119,000 | | | Macquarie International Infrastructure Fund Ltd. (Diversified Financials) | | | 1,987,524 | |
| | | 1,667,000 | | | Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (Real Estate) | | | 1,779,340 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 4,998,119 | |
| | |
| | South Korea – 1.0% |
| | | 41,280 | | | Woongjin Coway Co. Ltd. (Consumer Durables & Apparel) | | | 1,386,992 | |
| | |
| | Spain – 3.7% |
| | | 55,236 | | | Ebro Puleva SA (Food Beverage & Tobacco) | | | 1,038,862 | |
| | | 153,065 | | | Fluidra SA* (Capital Goods) | | | 1,173,498 | |
| | | 95,045 | | | Indra Sistemas SA (Software & Services) | | | 2,641,498 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 4,853,858 | |
| | |
| | Sweden – 1.1% |
| | | 30,950 | | | Ssab Svenskt Stal AB Series A (Materials) | | | 866,607 | |
| | | 69,405 | | | TeliaSonera AB (Telecommunication Services) | | | 552,930 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,419,537 | |
| | |
| | Switzerland – 1.8% |
| | | 31,885 | | | EFG International (Registered) (Diversified Financials) | | | 1,071,176 | |
| | | 5,020 | | | Swiss Life Holding (Registered)* (Insurance) | | | 1,258,329 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,329,505 | |
| | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Description | | Value |
| | Common Stocks – (continued) |
|
| | United Kingdom – 24.8% |
| | | 334,456 | | | Aegis Group PLC (Media) | | $ | 738,800 | |
| | | 82,712 | | | Arriva PLC (Transportation) | | | 1,113,649 | |
| | | 67,550 | | | Atkins WS PLC (Commercial Services & Supplies) | | | 1,470,946 | |
| | | 172,662 | | | Cobham PLC (Capital Goods) | | | 621,153 | |
| | | 92,164 | | | Cookson Group PLC (Capital Goods) | | | 1,084,768 | |
| | | 111,662 | | | CSR PLC* (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment) | | | 704,794 | |
| | | 343,373 | | | CVS Group PLC* (Health Care Equipment & Services) | | | 1,750,096 | |
| | | 72,108 | | | Dignity PLC (Consumer Services) | | | 1,040,168 | |
| | | 76,800 | | | Firstgroup PLC (Transportation) | | | 876,816 | |
| | | 532,557 | | | Galiform PLC* (Retailing) | | | 866,748 | |
| | | 52,448 | | | Gem Diamonds Ltd.* (Materials) | | | 950,240 | |
| | | 125,875 | | | Genus PLC (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences) | | | 1,758,115 | |
| | | 75,818 | | | Greene King PLC (Consumer Services) | | | 975,390 | |
| | | 307,932 | | | Hansard Global PLC (Insurance) | | | 1,151,789 | |
| | | 39,012 | | | Homeserve PLC (Commercial Services & Supplies) | | | 1,525,596 | |
| | | 178,317 | | | Informa PLC (Media) | | | 1,216,075 | |
| | | 53,655 | | | Kazakhmys PLC (Materials) | | | 1,634,368 | |
| | | 160,357 | | | Marshalls PLC (Materials) | | | 846,484 | |
| | | 676,596 | | | McBride PLC (Household & Personal Products) | | | 1,260,248 | |
| | | 166,730 | | | Mondi PLC (Materials) | | | 1,286,129 | |
| | | 316,430 | | | Morgan Crucible Co. (Capital Goods) | | | 1,299,640 | |
| | | 213,547 | | | QinetiQ PLC (Capital Goods) | | | 834,697 | |
| | | 42,015 | | | Schroders PLC (Diversified Financials) | | | 793,275 | |
| | | 47,478 | | | Shire PLC (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences) | | | 926,794 | |
| | | 145,927 | | | Sibir Energy PLC (Energy) | | | 1,565,112 | |
| | | 511,319 | | | Tanfield Group PLC* (Capital Goods) | | | 1,043,876 | |
| | | 153,688 | | | Taylor Nelson Sofres PLC (Media) | | | 562,907 | |
| | | 180,862 | | | Unite Group PLC (Real Estate) | | | 1,190,918 | |
| | | 286,569 | | | Whatman PLC (Capital Goods) | | | 1,518,426 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 32,608,017 | |
| | |
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS |
| | (Cost $123,596,000) | | $ | 120,798,657 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Description | | Value |
| | Exchange Traded Funds – 2.8% |
|
| | Other – 2.8% |
| | | 12,900 | | | iShares CDN S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund | | $ | 1,048,514 | |
| | | 29,300 | | | iShares CDN S&P/TSX MidCap Index Fund | | | 2,586,914 | |
| | |
| | TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS |
| | (Cost $3,571,521) | | $ | 3,635,428 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Expiration | | |
| | Units | | Description | | Month | | Value |
| | Warrants* – 0.5% |
|
| | Bermuda – 0.5% |
| | | 760,332 | | | Energy XXI Acquisition Corp. (Bermuda) Ltd.(b) (Energy) | | | 10/09 | | | $ | 684,299 | |
| | |
| | Canada – 0.0% |
| | | 652,500 | | | Primeline Energy Holdings, Inc.(b) (Energy) | | | 04/08 | | | | — | |
| | |
| | TOTAL WARRANTS |
| | (Cost $669,347) | | $ | 684,299 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal | | Interest | | Maturity | | |
| | Amount | | Rate | | Date | | Value |
| | Short-Term Obligation – 4.3% |
|
| | JPMorgan Chase Euro – Time Deposit |
| | $ | 5,643,456 | | | | 3.009 | % | | | 03/03/08 | | | $ | 5,643,456 | |
| | (Cost $5,643,456) | | | | |
| | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL |
| | (Cost $133,480,324) | | $ | 130,761,840 | |
| | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP FUND
Schedule of Investments (continued)
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Interest | | |
| | Shares | | Rate | | Value |
| | Securities Lending Collateral(c) – 8.5% |
|
| | Boston Global Investment Trust – Enhanced Portfolio |
| | | 11,191,554 | | | | 3.885 | % | | $ | 11,191,554 | |
| | (Cost $11,191,554) |
| | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 107.9% |
| | (Cost $144,671,878) | | $ | 141,953,394 | |
| | |
| | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS – (7.9)% | | | (10,420,084 | ) |
| | |
| | NET ASSETS – 100.0% | | $ | 131,533,310 | |
| | |
| |
| 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. |
|
‡ | All or a portion of security is segregated for initial margin requirements on futures transactions. |
|
(a) | All or a portion of security is on loan. |
|
(b) | Securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, such securities have been determined to be liquid by the Investment Adviser and may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration. Total market value of Rule 144A securities amounts to $1,205,609, which represents approximately 0.9% of net assets as of February 29, 2008. |
|
(c) | Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect at February 29, 2008. |
| | | | | | |
| | |
| | Investment Abbreviations: |
| | ADR | | — | | American Depositary Receipt |
| | CDI | | — | | Chess Depositary Interests |
| | CVA | | — | | Dutch Certification |
| | SDR | | — | | Swedish Depositary Receipt |
| | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | As a % of |
| | | | Net Assets |
| | Investments Industry Classifications† |
|
| | Automobiles & Components | | | 1.4 | % |
| | Banks | | | 1.4 | |
| | Capital Goods | | | 16.1 | |
| | Commercial Services & Supplies | | | 3.6 | |
| | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 5.6 | |
| | Consumer Services | | | 1.5 | |
| | Diversified Financials | | | 6.8 | |
| | Energy | | | 5.5 | |
| | Exchange Traded Funds | | | 2.8 | |
| | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1.6 | |
| | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 0.8 | |
| | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 4.3 | |
| | Household & Personal Products | | | 1.0 | |
| | Insurance | | | 2.8 | |
| | Materials | | | 8.9 | |
| | Media | | | 4.7 | |
| | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 6.3 | |
| | Real Estate | | | 5.3 | |
| | Retailing | | | 2.8 | |
| | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 0.5 | |
| | Short-term Investments# | | | 12.8 | |
| | Software & Services | | | 3.5 | |
| | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 1.6 | |
| | Telecommunication Services | | | 3.2 | |
| | Transportation | | | 3.1 | |
| | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS | | | 107.9 | % |
| | |
| |
† | Industry concentrations greater than one-tenth of one percent are disclosed. |
| |
# | Short-term investments include a short-term obligation and securities lending collateral. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT INFORMATION |
FUTURES CONTRACTS — At February 29, 2008, the following futures contracts were open:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Number of | | | | | | |
| | Contracts | | Settlement | | Notional | | Unrealized |
Type | | Long | | Month | | Value | | Loss |
|
Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 | | | 31 | | | | March 2008 | | | $ | 1,751,201 | | | $ | (31,760 | ) |
FTSE 100 Index | | | 7 | | | | March 2008 | | | | 811,193 | | | | (15,442 | ) |
|
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (47,202 | ) |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GOLDMAN SACHS JAPANESE EQUITY FUND
Schedule of Investments
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Description | | Value |
| | Common Stocks – 104.3% |
|
| | Automobiles & Components – 12.1% |
| | | 18,400 | | | Denso Corp. | | $ | 686,901 | |
| | | 47,000 | | | Mazda Motor Corp. | | | 191,507 | |
| | | 17,400 | | | Stanley Electric Co. Ltd. | | | 367,661 | |
| | | 17,300 | | | Tokai Rubber Industries, Inc. | | | 271,439 | |
| | | 32,300 | | | Toyota Motor Corp. | | | 1,755,429 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 3,272,937 | |
| | |
| | Banks – 11.8% |
| | | 103,700 | | | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | | | 913,945 | |
| | | 101 | | | Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | | | 417,640 | |
| | | 156 | | | Seven Bank Ltd.* | | | 261,276 | |
| | | 129 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | | | 931,763 | |
| | | 35,000 | | | The Awa Bank Ltd. | | | 189,420 | |
| | | 74,000 | | | The Bank of Yokohama Ltd. | | | 480,059 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 3,194,103 | |
| | |
| | Capital Goods – 17.9% |
| | | 38,000 | | | Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. | | | 432,817 | |
| | | 20,000 | | | Daifuku Co. Ltd. | | | 263,154 | |
| | | 2,700 | | | Fanuc Ltd. | | | 251,718 | |
| | | 68,000 | | | Fuji Electric Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 259,699 | |
| | | 37,000 | | | Fujikura Ltd. | | | 182,203 | |
| | | 2,900 | | | Glory Ltd. | | | 65,902 | |
| | | 15,400 | | | JTEKT Corp. | | | 272,838 | |
| | | 31,000 | | | Kinden Corp. | | | 288,948 | |
| | | 23,500 | | | Komatsu Ltd. | | | 597,006 | |
| | | 26,000 | | | Matsushita Electric Works Ltd. | | | 258,087 | |
| | | 24,800 | | | Mitsubishi Corp. | | | 756,660 | |
| | | 36,000 | | | Mitsui & Co. Ltd. | | | 782,907 | |
| | | 16,300 | | | Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. | | | 241,208 | |
| | | 22,000 | | | Toshiba Plant Systems & Services Corp. | | | 192,700 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 4,845,847 | |
| | |
| | Consumer Durables & Apparel – 2.8% |
| | | 31,000 | | | Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. | | | 652,903 | |
| | | 9,700 | | | Pioneer Corp. | | | 101,916 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 754,819 | |
| | |
| | Consumer Services – 0.7% |
| | | 4,700 | | | Benesse Corp. | | | 192,235 | |
| | |
| | Diversified Financials – 3.3% |
| | | 40,200 | | | Nomura Holdings, Inc. | | | 631,287 | |
| | | 1,700 | | | ORIX Corp. | | | 254,165 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 885,452 | |
| | |
| | Food & Staples Retailing – 2.2% |
| | | 23,700 | | | Seven & I Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 589,307 | |
| | |
| | Food, Beverage & Tobacco – 0.6% |
| | | 14,000 | | | Ajinomoto Co., Inc. | | | 168,280 | |
| | |
| | Household & Personal Products – 2.3% |
| | | 20,000 | | | Kao Corp. | | | 615,756 | |
| | |
| | Insurance – 3.1% |
| | | 37,000 | | | Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd. | | | 388,792 | |
| | | 111 | | | Sony Financial Holdings, Inc.* | | | 443,401 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 832,193 | |
| | |
| | Materials – 10.9% |
| | | 38,000 | | | Hitachi Metals Ltd.(a) | | | 531,332 | |
| | | 12,500 | | | JSR Corp. | | | 274,346 | |
| | | 27,000 | | | Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc. | | | 200,226 | |
| | | 50,000 | | | Sanyo Special Steel Co. Ltd. | | | 302,745 | |
| | | 6,300 | | | Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 339,988 | |
| | | 100,000 | | | Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd. | | | 423,608 | |
| | | 19,000 | | | Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. | | | 399,722 | |
| | | 144,000 | | | Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd. | | | 293,020 | |
| | | 58,000 | | | Ube Industries Ltd. (Japan) | | | 178,262 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,943,249 | |
| | |
| | Media – 1.1% |
| | | 198 | | | Fuji Television Network, Inc. | | | 299,496 | |
| | |
| | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences – 5.5% |
| | | 35,500 | | | Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 410,556 | |
| | | 12,100 | | | Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. | | | 375,505 | |
| | | 12,700 | | | Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 708,648 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,494,709 | |
| | |
| | Real Estate – 2.4% |
| | | 19,000 | | | Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | | | 385,775 | |
| | | 219 | | | NTT Urban Development Corp. | | | 271,453 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 657,228 | |
| | |
| | Retailing – 2.3% |
| | | 14,900 | | | AOKI Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 265,014 | |
| | | 2,600 | | | Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. | | | 192,068 | |
| | | 3,300 | | | Nitori Co. Ltd. | | | 163,795 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 620,877 | |
| | |
| | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.1% |
| | | 5,000 | | | Disco Corp. | | | 234,991 | |
| | | 5,500 | | | Elpida Memory, Inc.* | | | 182,503 | |
| | | 10,100 | | | NEC Electronics Corp.* | | | 204,447 | |
| | | 3,000 | | | Rohm Co. Ltd. | | | 218,807 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 840,748 | |
| | |
| | Software & Services – 2.6% |
| | | 800 | | | Nintendo Co. Ltd. | | | 398,317 | |
| | | 4,000 | | | NS Solutions Corp. | | | 113,811 | |
| | | 14,200 | | | NSD Co. Ltd. | | | 199,485 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 711,613 | |
| | |
| | Technology Hardware & Equipment – 6.4% |
| | | 44,000 | | | Fujitsu Ltd. | | | 313,065 | |
| | | 9,700 | | | Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. | | | 293,645 | |
| | | 12,000 | | | Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd. | | | 125,322 | |
| | | 18,000 | | | Shimadzu Corp. | | | 168,803 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | Description | | Value |
| | Common Stocks – (continued) |
|
| | Technology Hardware & Equipment – (continued) |
| | | 57,000 | | | Toshiba Corp. | | $ | 427,542 | |
| | | 37,000 | | | Yaskawa Electric Corp. | | | 407,125 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,735,502 | |
| | |
| | Telecommunication Services – 4.2% |
| | | 175 | | | Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. | | | 763,128 | |
| | | 19,300 | | | SOFTBANK Corp. | | | 376,035 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,139,163 | |
| | |
| | Transportation – 4.6% |
| | | 69 | | | Central Japan Railway Co. | | | 657,062 | |
| | | 31,000 | | | Sankyu, Inc. | | | 147,889 | |
| | | 31,000 | | | The Sumitomo Warehouse Co. Ltd. | | | 149,520 | |
| | | 49,000 | | | Tokyu Corp. | | | 283,808 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,238,279 | |
| | |
| | Utilities – 4.4% |
| | | 21,100 | | | Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 531,632 | |
| | | 165,000 | | | Osaka Gas Co. Ltd. | | | 662,037 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,193,669 | |
| | |
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS |
| | (Cost $25,963,494) | | $ | 28,225,462 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal | | Interest | | Maturity | | |
| | Amount | | Rate | | Date | | Value |
| | Short-Term Obligation – 0.8% |
|
| | JPMorgan Chase Euro — Time Deposit |
| | $ | 207,146 | | | | 3.009 | % | | | 03/03/08 | | | $ | 207,146 | |
| | (Cost $207,146) | | | | |
| | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS BEFORE SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL |
| | (Cost $26,170,640) | | $ | 28,432,608 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Interest | | |
| | Shares | | Rate | | Value |
| | Securities Lending Collateral(b) – 1.2% |
|
| | Boston Global Investment Trust – Enhanced Portfolio |
| | | 318,400 | | | | 3.885 | % | | $ | 318,400 | |
| | (Cost $318,400) | | | | |
| | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 106.3% |
| | (Cost $26,489,040) | | $ | 28,751,008 | |
| | |
| | LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS – (6.3)% | | | (1,692,409 | ) |
| | |
| | NET ASSETS – 100.0% | | $ | 27,058,599 | |
| | |
| |
| 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) | Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect at February 29, 2008. |
| | | | | | |
| | | | As a % of |
| | | | Net Assets |
| | Investments Industry Classifications† |
|
| | Automobiles & Components | | | 12.1 | % |
| | Banks | | | 11.8 | |
| | Capital Goods | | | 17.9 | |
| | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 2.8 | |
| | Consumer Services | | | 0.7 | |
| | Diversified Financials | | | 3.3 | |
| | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 2.2 | |
| | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 0.6 | |
| | Household & Personal Products | | | 2.3 | |
| | Insurance | | | 3.1 | |
| | Materials | | | 10.9 | |
| | Media | | | 1.1 | |
| | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 5.5 | |
| | Real Estate | | | 2.4 | |
| | Retailing | | | 2.3 | |
| | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3.1 | |
| | Short-term Investments # | | | 2.0 | |
| | Software & Services | | | 2.6 | |
| | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 6.4 | |
| | Telecommunication Services | | | 4.2 | |
| | Transportation | | | 4.6 | |
| | Utilities | | | 4.4 | |
| | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS | | | 106.3 | % |
| | |
| |
† | Industry concentrations greater than one-tenth of one percent are disclosed. |
|
# | Short-term investments include a short-term obligation and securities lending collateral. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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GOLDMAN SACHS FUNDAMENTAL EQUITY INTERNATIONAL FUNDS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Concentrated | | | | | | |
| | | | Asia | | International | | International | | Japanese | | |
| | | | Equity Fund | | Equity Fund | | Small Cap Fund | | Equity Fund | | |
|
| | Assets: |
|
| | Investment in securities, at fair value (identified cost $170,700,782, $562,213,190, $133,480,324 and $26,170,640, respectively)(a) | | $ | 204,666,365 | | | $ | 530,265,913 | | | $ | 130,761,840 | | | $ | 28,432,608 | | | |
| | Securities lending collateral, at value which equals cost | | | — | | | | 40,849,440 | | | | 11,191,554 | | | | 318,400 | | | |
| | Foreign currency, at value (identified cost $689,834, $185,896, $246,251 and $263,620, respectively) | | | 694,548 | | | | 83,239 | | | | 251,041 | | | | 267,413 | | | |
| | Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Investment securities sold, at value | | | — | | | | 583,269 | | | | 952,734 | | | | 146,923 | | | |
| | | Dividends and interest, at value | | | 646,804 | | | | 2,943,331 | | | | 76,520 | | | | 19,157 | | | |
| | | Fund shares sold | | | 457,285 | | | | 461,353 | | | | 197,048 | | | | 22,924 | | | |
| | | Reimbursement from investment adviser | | | 41,827 | | | | 70,870 | | | | 51,635 | | | | 24,174 | | | |
| | | Foreign tax reclaims, at value | | | 5,082 | | | | 61,449 | | | | 22,031 | | | | — | | | |
| | | Securities lending income | | | — | | | | 38,653 | | | | 14,677 | | | | 410 | | | |
| | Other assets | | | 2,233 | | | | 5,064 | | | | 1,802 | | | | 381 | | | |
| | |
| | Total assets | | | 206,514,144 | | | | 575,362,581 | | | | 143,520,882 | | | | 29,232,390 | | | |
| | |
|
| | Liabilities: |
|
| | Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Payable upon return of securities loaned | | | — | | | | 40,849,440 | | | | 11,191,554 | | | | 318,400 | | | |
| | | Investment securities purchased, at value | | | — | | | | 767,298 | | | | 265 | | | | 183,702 | | | |
| | | Fund shares repurchased | | | 1,862,236 | | | | 1,893,918 | | | | 259,500 | | | | 1,482,570 | | | |
| | | Amounts owed to affiliates | | | 274,856 | | | | 744,873 | | | | 183,723 | | | | 43,836 | | | |
| | | Foreign capital gains taxes | | | 635,654 | | | | 217,021 | | | | 36,040 | | | | — | | | |
| | | Due to broker — variation margin, at value | | | — | | | | 17,617 | | | | 124,920 | | | | — | | | |
| | Accrued expenses | | | 274,182 | | | | 291,586 | | | | 191,570 | | | | 145,283 | | | |
| | |
| | Total liabilities | | | 3,046,928 | | | | 44,781,753 | | | | 11,987,572 | | | | 2,173,791 | | | |
| | |
|
| | Net Assets: |
|
| | Paid-in capital | | | 170,346,134 | | | | 902,538,565 | | | | 217,393,928 | | | | 38,402,494 | | | |
| | Accumulated net investment loss | | | (429,347 | ) | | | (102,485 | ) | | | (3,834,320 | ) | | | (399,726 | ) | | |
| | Accumulated net realized gain (loss) from investment, futures and foreign currency related transactions | | | 235,055 | | | | (339,612,822 | ) | | | (79,232,311 | ) | | | (13,214,545 | ) | | |
| | Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | | | 33,315,374 | | | | (32,242,430 | ) | | | (2,793,987 | ) | | | 2,270,376 | | | |
| | |
| | NET ASSETS | | $ | 203,467,216 | | | $ | 530,580,828 | | | $ | 131,533,310 | | | $ | 27,058,599 | | | |
|
| | Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Class A | | $ | 116,295,225 | | | $ | 367,618,578 | | | $ | 58,394,905 | | | $ | 13,262,405 | | | |
| | | Class B | | | 3,892,890 | | | | 9,508,463 | | | | 3,296,990 | | | | 1,129,343 | | | |
| | | Class C | | | 7,269,499 | | | | 25,515,193 | | | | 5,625,169 | | | | 4,112,812 | | | |
| | | Institutional | | | 76,009,602 | | | | 127,100,791 | | | | 63,364,721 | | | | 8,552,021 | | | |
| | | Service | | | — | | | | 837,803 | | | | 851,525 | | | | 2,018 | | | |
|
| | Shares Outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Class A | | | 5,436,074 | | | | 16,641,621 | | | | 3,277,149 | | | | 1,220,665 | | | |
| | | Class B | | | 191,138 | | | | 443,743 | | | | 191,396 | | | | 109,713 | | | |
| | | Class C | | | 359,599 | | | | 1,221,340 | | | | 328,711 | | | | 400,586 | | | |
| | | Institutional | | | 3,366,578 | | | | 5,629,116 | | | | 3,440,625 | | | | 752,629 | | | |
| | | Service | | | — | | | | 37,622 | | | | 48,045 | | | | 184 | | | |
|
| | Total shares outstanding, $0.001 par value (unlimited number of shares authorized) | | | 9,353,389 | | | | 23,973,442 | | | | 7,285,926 | | | | 2,483,777 | | | |
|
| | Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:(b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Class A | | | $21.39 | | | | $22.09 | | | | $17.82 | | | | $10.86 | | | |
| | | Class B | | | 20.37 | | | | 21.43 | | | | 17.23 | | | | 10.29 | | | |
| | | Class C | | | 20.22 | | | | 20.89 | | | | 17.11 | | | | 10.27 | | | |
| | | Institutional | | | 22.58 | | | | 22.58 | | | | 18.42 | | | | 11.36 | | | |
| | | Service | | | — | | | | 22.27 | | | | 17.72 | | | | 10.97 | | | |
|
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(a) | Includes loaned securities having a market value of $0, $40,713,631, $10,573,354 and $302,746, respectively. |
(b) | Maximum public offering price per share (NAV per share multiplied by 1.0582) for Class A Shares of Asia Equity, Concentrated International Equity, International Small Cap and Japanese Equity Funds is $22.63, $23.38, $18.86 and $11.49, respectively. At redemption, Class B and 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 or the original purchase price of the shares. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Concentrated | | | | | | |
| | | | Asia | | International | | International | | Japanese | | |
| | | | Equity Fund | | Equity Fund | | Small Cap Fund | | Equity Fund | | |
|
| | Investment income: |
|
| | Dividends(a) | | $ | 1,150,107 | | | $ | 3,581,587 | | | $ | 1,080,951 | | | $ | 248,374 | | | |
| | Interest (including securities lending income of $0, $214,624, $111,871 and $3,097, respectively) | | | 406,289 | | | | 502,773 | | | | 304,707 | | | | 6,257 | | | |
| | |
| | Total investment income | | | 1,556,396 | | | | 4,084,360 | | | | 1,385,658 | | | | 254,631 | | | |
| | |
| | Expenses: |
|
| | Management fees | | | 1,136,290 | | | | 2,784,172 | | | | 1,011,603 | | | | 180,392 | | | |
| | Custody and accounting fees | | | 270,015 | | | | 200,454 | | | | 86,986 | | | | 35,994 | | | |
| | Distribution and Service fees(b) | | | 222,484 | | | | 685,598 | | | | 161,731 | | | | 53,222 | | | |
| | Transfer Agent fees(b) | | | 152,723 | | | | 435,054 | | | | 108,671 | | | | 25,937 | | | |
| | Professional fees | | | 39,546 | | | | 40,390 | | | | 45,418 | | | | 39,452 | | | |
| | Printing fees | | | 30,928 | | | | 41,891 | | | | 27,960 | | | | 22,690 | | | |
| | Registration fees | | | 28,659 | | | | 46,713 | | | | 30,684 | | | | 33,859 | | | |
| | Trustee fees | | | 8,854 | | | | 8,854 | | | | 8,857 | | | | 8,854 | | | |
| | Service Share fees — Service Plan | | | — | | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,384 | | | | 3 | | | |
| | Service Share fees — Shareholder Administration Plan | | | — | | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,383 | | | | 2 | | | |
| | Other | | | 2,591 | | | | 46,109 | | | | 18,397 | | | | 7,997 | | | |
| | |
| | Total expenses | | | 1,892,090 | | �� | | 4,291,635 | | | | 1,503,074 | | | | 408,402 | | | |
| | |
| | Less — expense reductions | | | (197,363 | ) | | | (104,711 | ) | | | (125,360 | ) | | | (128,586 | ) | | |
| | |
| | Net expenses | | | 1,694,727 | | | | 4,186,924 | | | | 1,377,714 | | | | 279,816 | | | |
| | |
| | NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | (138,331 | ) | | | (102,564 | ) | | | 7,944 | | | | (25,185 | ) | | |
| | |
| | Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment, futures and foreign currency related transactions: |
|
| | Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Investment transactions | | | 12,696,695 | | | | 68,852,522 | | | | 7,002,470 | | | | 452,733 | | | |
| | | Futures transactions | | | — | | | | (930,166 | ) | | | (522,140 | ) | | | — | | | |
| | | Foreign currency related transactions | | | 3,272 | | | | (349,923 | ) | | | (146,813 | ) | | | 16,246 | | | |
| | Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Investments (including the effects of an increase (decrease) on the foreign capital gains tax liability of $(336,439), $(217,021), ($14,381) and $0, respectively) | | | (10,350,239 | ) | | | (104,599,577 | ) | | | (29,660,119 | ) | | | (3,605,723 | ) | | |
| | | Futures transactions | | | — | | | | 736,330 | | | | (47,202 | ) | | | — | | | |
| | | Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in Foreign currencies | | | 677 | | | | (82,873 | ) | | | 6,391 | | | | 5,853 | | | |
| | |
| | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment, futures and foreign currency related transactions: | | | 2,350,405 | | | | (36,373,687 | ) | | | (23,367,413 | ) | | | (3,130,891 | ) | | |
| | |
| | NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 2,212,074 | | | $ | (36,476,251 | ) | | $ | (23,359,469 | ) | | $ | (3,156,076 | ) | | |
| | |
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(a) | Foreign taxes withheld on dividends were $116,057, $197,932, $115,653 and $18,701, respectively. |
(b) | Class-specific Distribution and Service and Transfer Agent fees were as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Distribution and Service Fees | | Transfer Agent Fees |
| | | | |
Fund | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Class C | | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Class C | | | Institutional | | | Service | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asia Equity | | $ | 164,218 | | | $ | 19,591 | | | $ | 38,675 | | | $ | 124,807 | | | $ | 3,722 | | | $ | 7,348 | | | $ | 16,846 | | | $ | — | |
Concentrated International Equity | | | 490,767 | | | | 56,917 | | | | 137,914 | | | | 372,985 | | | | 10,814 | | | | 26,204 | | | | 24,859 | | | | 192 | |
International Small Cap | | | 105,832 | | | | 20,277 | | | | 35,622 | | | | 80,433 | | | | 3,853 | | | | 6,768 | | | | 17,395 | | | | 222 | |
Japanese Equity | | | 23,862 | | | | 7,141 | | | | 22,219 | | | | 18,135 | | | | 1,357 | | | | 4,222 | | | | 2,223 | | | | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Asia Equity Fund |
| | | | |
| | | | For the | | |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | For the |
| | | | February 29, 2008 | | Year Ended |
| | | | (Unaudited) | | August 31, 2007 |
|
| | From operations: |
|
| | Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (138,331 | ) | | $ | 936,126 | |
| | Net realized gain from investment, futures and foreign currency related transactions | | | 12,699,967 | | | | 19,805,278 | |
| | Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | | | (10,349,562 | ) | | | 42,041,249 | |
| | |
| | Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 2,212,074 | | | | 62,782,653 | |
| | |
| | Distributions to shareholders: |
|
| | From net investment income | | | | | | | | |
| | | Class A Shares | | | (825,951 | ) | | | (443,914 | ) |
| | | Class B Shares | | | (12,363 | ) | | | — | |
| | | Class C Shares | | | (35,939 | ) | | | — | |
| | | Institutional Shares | | | (724,490 | ) | | | (367,492 | ) |
| | | Service Shares | | | — | | | | — | |
| | From net realized gains | | | | | | | | |
| | | Class A Shares | | | (5,012,629 | ) | | | — | |
| | | Class B Shares | | | (160,722 | ) | | | — | |
| | | Class C Shares | | | (325,686 | ) | | | — | |
| | | Institutional Shares | | | (3,188,303 | ) | | | — | |
| | | Service Shares | | | — | | | | — | |
| | |
| | Total distributions to shareholders | | | (10,286,083 | ) | | | (811,406 | ) |
| | |
| | From share transactions: |
|
| | Proceeds from sales of shares | | | 34,325,551 | | | | 54,282,164 | |
| | Reinvestments of dividends and distributions | | | 9,588,548 | | | | 745,600 | |
| | Cost of shares repurchased | | | (43,700,036 | ) (a) | | | (49,482,620 | ) (b) |
| | |
| | Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | 214,063 | | | | 5,545,144 | |
| | |
| | TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) | | | (7,859,946 | ) | | | 67,516,391 | |
| | |
| | Net assets: |
|
| | Beginning of period | | | 211,327,162 | | | | 143,810,771 | |
| | |
| | End of period | | $ | 203,467,216 | | | $ | 211,327,162 | |
| | |
| | Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | | $ | (429,347 | ) | | $ | 1,307,727 | |
| | |
| |
(a) | Net of $6,568, $1,807, $854 and $1,190 redemption fees remitted to the Asia Equity, Concentrated International Equity, International Small Cap and Japanese Equity Funds, respectively. |
(b) | Net of $1,162, $7,314, $4,393, and $9,609 redemption fees remitted to the Asia Equity, Concentrated International Equity, International Small Cap and Japanese Equity Funds, respectively. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Concentrated International Equity Fund | | International Small Cap Fund | | Japanese Equity Fund |
| | | | | | |
| | For the | | | | For the | | | | For the | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | For the | | Six Months Ended | | For the | | Six Months Ended | | For the |
| | February 29, 2008 | | Year Ended | | February 29, 2008 | | Year Ended | | February 29, 2008 | | Year Ended |
| | (Unaudited) | | August 31, 2007 | | (Unaudited) | | August 31, 2007 | | (Unaudited) | | August 31, 2007 |
|
| | |
|
| | $ | (102,564 | ) | | $ | 6,205,423 | | | $ | 7,944 | | | $ | 294,915 | | | $ | (25,185 | ) | | $ | (228,879 | ) |
| | | 67,572,433 | | | | 93,229,100 | | | | 6,333,517 | | | | 38,257,442 | | | | 468,979 | | | | 4,290,734 | |
| | | (103,946,120 | ) | | | (17,967,182 | ) | | | (29,700,930 | ) | | | (986,883 | ) | | | (3,599,870 | ) | | | (3,167,588 | ) |
| | |
| | | (36,476,251 | ) | | | 81,467,341 | | | | (23,359,469 | ) | | | 37,565,474 | | | | (3,156,076 | ) | | | 894,267 | |
| | |
| | |
|
| | | (4,532,961 | ) | | | (2,824,408 | ) | | | (2,052,457 | ) | | | (1,028,551 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | (12,304 | ) | | | — | | | | (71,432 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | (137,971 | ) | | | (32,578 | ) | | | (123,143 | ) | | | (25,170 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | (1,908,650 | ) | | | (1,297,678 | ) | | | (2,920,356 | ) | | | (1,295,894 | ) | | | — | | | | (12,037 | ) |
| | | (7,167 | ) | | | (9,947 | ) | | | (30,976 | ) | | | (8,829 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | |
| | | (6,599,053 | ) | | | (4,164,611 | ) | | | (5,198,364 | ) | | | (2,358,444 | ) | | | — | | | | (12,037 | ) |
| | |
| | |
|
| | | 74,843,195 | | | | 99,518,014 | | | | 27,513,058 | | | | 47,293,344 | | | | 5,795,039 | | | | 16,370,182 | |
| | | 5,555,998 | | | | 3,479,283 | | | | 4,423,152 | | | | 1,809,769 | | | | — | | | | 11,152 | |
| | | (75,111,860 | )(a) | | | (140,169,358 | )(b) | | | (90,810,868 | )(a) | | | (70,389,399 | )(b) | | | (23,321,347 | )(a) | | | (33,311,760 | )(b) |
| | |
| | | 5,287,333 | | | | (37,172,061 | ) | | | (58,874,658 | ) | | | (21,286,286 | ) | | | (17,526,308 | ) | | | (16,930,426 | ) |
| | |
| | | (37,787,971 | ) | | | 40,130,669 | | | | (87,432,491 | ) | | | 13,920,744 | | | | (20,682,384 | ) | | | (16,048,196 | ) |
| | |
| | |
|
| | | 568,368,799 | | | | 528,238,130 | | | | 218,965,801 | | | | 205,045,057 | | | | 47,740,983 | | | | 63,789,179 | |
| | |
| | $ | 530,580,828 | | | $ | 568,368,799 | | | $ | 131,533,310 | | | $ | 218,965,801 | | | $ | 27,058,599 | | | $ | 47,740,983 | |
| | |
| | $ | (102,485 | ) | | $ | 6,599,132 | | | $ | (3,834,320 | ) | | $ | 1,356,100 | | | $ | (399,726 | ) | | $ | (374,541 | ) |
| | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
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 Asia Equity Fund, Goldman Sachs Concentrated International Equity Fund, Goldman Sachs International Small Cap Fund and the Goldman Sachs Japanese Equity Fund (collectively, the “Funds” or individually the “Fund”). Each Fund is a diversified portfolio offering five classes of Shares — Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional and Service, except the Asia Equity Fund, which does not offer Service Shares.
Class A Shares of the Funds are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 5.50%. Class B Shares of the Funds are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge that declines from 5.00% to zero, depending upon the period of time the shares are held. Class C Shares of the Funds are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% during the first 12 months. Institutional and Service Class Shares of the Funds are not subject to a sales charge. Goldman, Sachs & Co. (“Goldman Sachs”), as distributor of the Funds receives such sales charges of which a certain portion may be retained. Goldman Sachs Asset Management International (“GSAMI”), an affiliate of Goldman Sachs, serves as investment adviser pursuant to a Management Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Trust on behalf of the Funds.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
A. Investment Valuation — The investment valuation policy of the Funds is to value investments at market value. Investments in equity securities traded on a foreign securities exchange are valued daily at fair value determined by an independent fair value service (if available) under valuation procedures approved by the Board of Trustees consistent with applicable regulatory guidance. The independent service takes into account multiple factors including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign currency exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of foreign securities exchanges. While the independent service may not take into account market or security specific information, under the valuation procedures these securities might also be fair valued by the adviser by taking into consideration market or security specific information, as discussed below.
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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
Investments in equity securities and investment companies traded on a U.S. securities exchange or the NASDAQ system or for investments in securities traded on a foreign securities exchange for which an independent fair value service cannot provide a quote are valued daily at their last sale price or official closing price on the principal exchange or system on which they are traded. If no sale occurs, such securities and investment companies are valued at the last bid price. Debt securities are valued at prices supplied by independent pricing services or broker/ dealer-supplied valuations or matrix pricing systems. The pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing, which considers yield or price with respect to comparable bonds, quotations from bond dealers or by reference to other securities that are considered comparable in such characteristics as rating, interest rate and maturity date, to determine current value. 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. Investments in investment companies (other than those that are exchange traded) are valued at the net asset value per share on the valuation date. Short-term debt obligations maturing in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or are deemed not to reflect market value by GSAMI are valued at fair value using methods approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.
In addition, GSAMI, consistent with its procedures and applicable regulatory guidance, may determine to make an adjustment to the previous closing 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. Significant events that could affect a large number of securities in a particular market may include, but are not limited to: situations relating to one or more single issuers in a market sector; significant fluctuations in U.S. or foreign markets; market dislocations; market disruptions or market closings; governmental actions or other developments; as well as the same or similar events which may affect specific issuers or the securities markets even though not tied directly to the securities markets. Other significant events that could relate to a single issuer may include, but are not limited to: corporate actions such as reorganizations, mergers and buy-outs; corporate announcements on significant litigation and regulatory news such as governmental approvals.
Investing in foreign markets may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in the U.S. These risks include revaluation of currencies, high rates of inflation, repatriation restrictions on income and capital, and adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities issued in these markets may be less liquid, subject to government ownership controls, delayed settlements, and their prices may be more volatile than those of comparable securities in the U.S.
B. Security Transactions and Investment Income — Security transactions are reflected for financial reporting purposes as of the trade date. Realized gains and losses on sales of portfolio securities are calculated using the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, net of foreign withholding taxes, if any, which are reduced by any amounts reclaimable by the Funds, where applicable. Interest income is recorded on the basis of interest accrued, premium amortized and discount accreted. In addition, it is the Funds’ policy to accrue for estimated capital gains taxes on foreign securities held by the Funds, which are subject to such taxes.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
Net investment income (other than class specific expenses) and unrealized and realized gains or losses of the Funds are allocated daily, to each class of shares of the respective Fund, based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.
C. Expenses — Expenses incurred by the Trust that do not specifically relate to an individual Fund of the Trust are allocated to the Funds on a straight-line and/or “pro-rata” basis depending upon the nature of the expense.
Class A, Class B and Class C shareholders of the Funds bear all expenses and fees relating to their respective Distribution and Service Plans. Service Shares bear all expenses and fees relating to their Service and Shareholder Administration Plans. Each class of shares separately bears its respective class-specific Transfer Agency fees.
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, no federal tax provisions are required. Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net capital losses are carried forward to future years and may be used to the extent allowed by the Code to offset any future capital gains. Utilization of capital loss carryforwards will reduce the requirement of future capital gain 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. Therefore, the source of each Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from net investment income, net realized gains, or as a tax return of capital.
The Funds adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”), on June 29, 2007. FIN 48 establishes financial accounting and disclosure requirements for recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on an income tax return. GSAMI has reviewed the tax positions for open tax years (tax years ended December 31, 2004-2007) and has determined that the implementation of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Funds’ financial statements.
E. Foreign Currency Translations — The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Amounts denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i) investment valuations, foreign currency and other assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are converted each business day into U.S. dollars based upon current exchange rates; and (ii) purchases and sales of foreign investments, income and expenses are converted into U.S. dollars based upon currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions will represent: (i) foreign exchange gains and losses from the sale and holdings of foreign currencies; (ii) gains and losses from the sale of investments (applicable to fixed income securities); (iii) currency gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions and forward exchange contracts; and (iv) gains and losses from the difference between amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded and the amounts actually received. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on securities and derivative instruments are not segregated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those securities and derivative instruments, but are included with the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on securities and derivative instruments. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arising from changes in the value of other assets and liabilities as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates are included as increases and decreases in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency related transactions.
F. Futures Contracts — The Funds may enter into futures transactions to hedge against changes in interest rates, securities prices, currency exchange rates or to seek to increase total return. Futures contracts are valued at the last settlement price, or in the absence of a sale, the last bid price at the end of each day on the board of trade or exchange upon which they are traded. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Funds are required to segregate cash or securities equal to the minimum “initial margin” requirement of the associated futures exchange. Subsequent payments for futures contracts (“variation margin”) are paid or received by the Funds, dependent on the fluctuations in the value of the contracts, and are recorded for
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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) |
financial reporting purposes as unrealized gains or losses. When contracts are closed, the Funds realize a gain or loss which is reported in the Statements of Operations.
The use of futures contracts involves, to varying degrees, elements of market and counterparty risk which may exceed the amounts recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Changes in the value of a futures contract may not directly correlate with changes in the value of the underlying securities. These risks may decrease the effectiveness of the Funds’ strategies and potentially result in a loss.
G. Redemption Fees — All share classes of the Funds charge a 2% redemption fee on the redemption of shares (including by exchange) held for 30 calendar days or less. For this purpose, the Funds use a first-in first-out (“FIFO”) method so that shares held longest will be treated as being redeemed first and shares held shortest will be treated as being redeemed last. Redemption fees are reimbursed to the Funds and reflected as a reduction in share redemptions on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. Redemption fees are credited to Paid-in capital and are allocated to each share class of the Funds on a pro-rata basis.
H. Segregation Transactions — The Funds may enter into certain derivative or other transactions to seek to increase total return. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts, swap contracts, written options, when issued securities and forward commitments represent examples of such transactions. As a result of entering into these transactions, the Funds are required to segregate liquid assets, with a current value equal to or greater than the market value of the corresponding transactions.
A. Management Agreement — Under the Agreement, GSAMI manages the Funds, subject to the general supervision of the Trust’s Board of Trustees.
As compensation for the services rendered pursuant to the Agreement the assumption of the expenses related thereto and administering the Funds’ business affairs, including providing facilities, GSAMI is entitled to a fee (“Management fee”) computed daily and payable monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets.
For the six months ended February 29, 2008, GSAMI received a Management fee at the following annual rates:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Contractual Management Rate |
| | |
| | Up to | | Next | | Over | | Effective |
Fund | | $1 billion | | $1 billion | | $2 billion | | Rate |
|
Asia Equity | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 1.00 | % |
|
Concentrated International Equity | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.00 | |
|
International Small Cap | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 1.10 | |
|
Japanese Equity | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.00 | |
|
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
3. AGREEMENTS (continued) |
B. Distribution Agreement and Service Plan — The Trust, on behalf of each Fund, has adopted Distribution and Service Plans (the “Plans”). Under the Plans, Goldman Sachs and/or authorized dealers are entitled to a monthly fee for distribution services equal to, on an annual basis, 0.25%, 0.75% and 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C Shares, respectively. Additionally, Goldman Sachs and/or authorized dealers are entitled to receive, under the Plans, a separate fee for personal and account maintenance services equal to, on an annual basis, 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C Shares. With respect to Class A Shares, the distributor at its discretion may use compensation for distribution services paid under the Distribution and Services Plan for personal and account maintenance services and expenses so long as such total compensation under the Plan does not exceed the maximum cap on “service fees” imposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Agency.
Goldman Sachs serves as Distributor of the shares of the Funds pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. Goldman Sachs may retain a portion of the Class A sales load and Class B and Class C contingent deferred sales charges. During the six months ended February 29, 2008, Goldman Sachs advised the Funds that it retained the following approximate amounts:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Front End | | Contingent Deferred |
| | Sales Load | | Sales Charge |
| | | | |
Fund | | Class A | | Class B | | Class C |
|
Asia Equity | | $ | 7,700 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
|
Concentrated International Equity | | | 9,900 | | | | — | | | | 1,400 | |
|
International Small Cap | | | 6,600 | | | | — | | | | — | |
|
Japanese Equity | | | 3,100 | | | | — | | | | — | |
|
C. Transfer Agency Agreement — Goldman Sachs also serves as the Transfer Agent of the Funds for a fee. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are calculated daily and payable monthly at an annual rate as follows: 0.19% of the average daily net assets for Class A, Class B and Class C Shares and 0.04% of the average daily net assets for Institutional and Service Shares.
D. Service Plan and Shareholder Administration Plan — The Trust, on behalf of each Fund except for the Asia Equity Fund, has adopted a Service Plan and a Shareholder Administration Plan for Service Shares. These plans allow for Service Shares to compensate service organizations for providing varying levels of personal and account administration and shareholder administration services to their customers who are beneficial owners of such shares. The Service Plan and Shareholder Administration Plan each provide for compensation to the service organizations in an amount equal to, on an annual basis, 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Service Shares.
E. Other Agreements — GSAMI has voluntarily agreed to limit certain “Other expenses” of the Funds (excluding Management Fees, Distribution and Service Fees, Transfer Agency Fees and expenses, Service Share Fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees and litigation, indemnification, shareholder proxy meeting and other extraordinary expenses exclusive of any custody and transfer agent fee credit reductions) to the extent such expenses exceed, on an annual basis, a percentage rate of the average daily net assets of each Fund. Such expense reimbursements, if any, are computed daily and paid monthly. In addition, the Funds are not obligated to reimburse GSAMI for prior fiscal year expense reimbursements, if any.
The “Other Expenses” limitations for the Asia Equity, Concentrated International Equity, International Small Cap and Japanese Equity Funds as an annual percentage rate of average daily net assets are 0.164%, 0.104%, 0.104% and 0.114%, respectively.
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3. AGREEMENTS (continued) |
For the six months ended February 29, 2008, GSAMI has voluntarily agreed to reimburse certain “other expenses”. In addition, the Funds have entered into certain offset arrangements with the transfer agent resulting in a reduction in the Funds’ expenses. These expense reductions were as follows (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other Expense | | Transfer | | Total Expense |
Fund | | Reimbursement | | Agent Fee Credit | | Reductions |
|
Asia Equity | | $ | 194 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 197 | |
|
Concentrated International Equity | | | 95 | | | | 10 | | | | 105 | |
|
International Small Cap | | | 123 | | | | 2 | | | | 125 | |
|
Japanese Equity | | | 128 | | | | 1 | | | | 129 | |
|
As of February 29, 2008, the amounts owed to affiliates of the Trust were as follows (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Distribution | | Transfer | | |
| | Management | | and Service | | Agent | | |
Fund | | Fees | | Fees | | Fees | | Total |
|
Asia Equity | | $ | 162 | | | $ | 67 | | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 275 | |
|
Concentrated International Equity | | | 405 | | | | 209 | | | | 131 | | | | 745 | |
|
International Small Cap | | | 114 | | | | 43 | | | | 27 | | | | 184 | |
|
Japanese Equity | | | 23 | | | | 15 | | | | 6 | | | | 44 | |
|
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
4. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS |
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the six months ended February 29, 2008, were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Purchases | | Sales and Maturities |
|
Asia Equity | | $ | 54,684,262 | | | $ | 60,799,557 | |
|
Concentrated International Equity | | | 548,580,616 | | | | 563,424,733 | |
|
International Small Cap | | | 70,840,065 | | | | 141,491,921 | |
|
Japanese Equity | | | 17,012,208 | | | | 32,711,862 | |
|
For the six months ended February 29, 2008, Goldman Sachs earned approximately $74,200, $10,900, $2,100 and $3,400 of brokerage commissions from portfolio transactions, including futures transactions, executed with Goldman Sachs as the Futures Commission Merchant on behalf of the Funds.
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, Boston Global Advisers (“BGA”), 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 loans are collateralized at all times with cash and/or securities with a market value at least equal to 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 bear the risk of delay on recovery or loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially.
The Funds invest the cash collateral received in connection with securities lending transactions in the Enhanced Portfolio of Boston Global Investment Trust (“Enhanced Portfolio”), a Delaware statutory trust. The Enhanced Portfolio is exempt from registration under Section 3(c)(7) of the Act and is managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), for which GSAM receives an investment advisory fee of up to 0.10% of the average daily net assets of the Enhanced Portfolio. The Enhanced Portfolio invests in money market instruments, but is not a “money market fund” subject to the requirements of Rule 2a-7 of the Act. The Funds bear the risk of incurring a loss from the investment of cash collateral due to either credit or market factors.
Both the Funds and BGA receive compensation relating to the lending of the Funds’ securities. The amounts earned by the Funds for the six months ended February 29, 2008, are reported parenthetically under Investment Income on the Statements of Operations.
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5. SECURITIES LENDING (continued) |
The table below details securities lending activity as of, and for the six months ended, February 29, 2008:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Earnings of BGA | | Earnings Received | | Amount Payable to |
| | Relating to | | by the Funds from | | Goldman Sachs Upon |
| | Securities Loaned | | Lending to Goldman Sachs | | Return of |
| | for the Six Months Ended | | for the Six Months Ended | | Securities Loaned |
Fund | | February 29, 2008 | | February 29, 2008 | | as of February 29, 2008 |
|
Asia Equity | | $ | 26 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
|
Concentrated International Equity | | | 95,828 | | | | 21,377 | | | | 18,048,750 | |
|
International Small Cap | | | 30,634 | | | | 22,504 | | | | 3,698,750 | |
|
Japanese Equity | | | 712 | | | | 522 | | | | — | |
|
6. LINE OF CREDIT FACILITY |
The Funds participate in a $450,000,000 committed, unsecured revolving line of credit facility (the “facility”) together with other funds of the Trust and registered investment companies having management agreements with GSAMI and GSAM. Under the most restrictive arrangement under the facility, each Fund must own securities having a market value in excess of 300% of each Fund’s total bank borrowings. The facility is to be used solely for temporary or emergency purposes. The interest rate on borrowings is based on the federal funds rate. The committed facility also requires a fee to be paid by the Funds based on the amount of the commitment that has not been utilized. During the six months ended February 29, 2008, the Funds did not have any borrowings under the facility.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
As of the Funds’ most recent fiscal year end, August 31, 2007, the Funds’ capital loss carryforwards and certain timing differences on a tax basis were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Concentrated | | | | |
| | | | International | | International | | Japanese |
| | Asia Equity | | Equity | | Small Cap | | Equity |
|
Capital loss carryforward1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Expiring 2010 | | $ | (2,556,935 | ) | | $ | (17,342,037 | ) | | $ | (34,469,790 | ) | | $ | (6,806,043 | ) |
| Expiring 2011 | | | (525,255 | ) | | | (320,228,093 | ) | | | (51,047,001 | ) | | | (5,228,295 | ) |
| Expiring 2012 | | | — | | | | (69,572,929 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,408,407 | ) |
|
Total capital loss carryforward2 | | $ | (3,082,190 | ) | | $ | (407,143,059 | ) | | $ | (85,516,791 | ) | | $ | (13,442,745 | ) |
|
Timing differences (post October losses) | | $ | (123,481 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (153,328 | ) |
|
| |
1 | Expiration occurs on August 31 of the year indicated. Due to a fund merger, utilization of the Concentrated International Equity Fund’s losses may be substantially limited under the Code. |
2 | The Asia Equity, Concentrated International Equity, International Small Cap and Japanese Equity Funds utilized $18,842,294, $87,944,340, $36,172,093 and $4,220,200, respectively, of capital losses as of the most recent fiscal year end. |
At February 29, 2008, the Funds’ aggregate security unrealized gains and losses based on cost for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Concentrated | | | | |
| | Asia | | International | | International | | Japanese |
| | Equity | | Equity | | Small Cap | | Equity |
|
Tax Cost | | $ | 171,563,418 | | | $ | 603,104,826 | | | $ | 147,520,424 | | | $ | 26,951,032 | |
|
Gross unrealized gain | | | 44,272,685 | | | | 25,256,480 | | | | 11,860,085 | | | | 3,245,948 | |
Gross unrealized loss | | | (11,169,738 | ) | | | (57,245,953 | ) | | | (17,427,115 | ) | | | (1,445,972 | ) |
|
Net unrealized security gain (loss) | | $ | 33,102,947 | | | $ | (31,989,473 | ) | | $ | (5,567,030 | ) | | $ | 1,799,976 | |
|
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) is attributable primarily to wash sales, differences related to the Passive Foreign Investment Company investments, net mark to market gains (losses) on Section 1256 futures and foreign currency contracts recognized for tax purposes as of the most recent fiscal year end.
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Fund’s Concentration — As of February 29, 2008, the Goldman Sachs Satellite Strategies Portfolio was the beneficial owner of approximately 22% of the outstanding Institutional Shares of the International Small Cap Fund.
Change in Fiscal Year End — On December 13, 2007, The Board of Trustees of the Trust approved a change of the Funds’ fiscal year end from August 31 to October 31, effective September 1, 2008.
New Accounting Pronouncements — On September 15, 2006, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”), which provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. FAS 157 requires companies to provide expanded information about the assets and liabilities measured at fair value and the potential effect of these fair valuations on an entity’s financial performance. FAS 157 does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances, but provides clarification on acceptable fair valuation methods and applications. FAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. GSAMI does not believe the adoption of FAS 157 will impact the amounts reported in the Funds’ financial statements; however, additional disclosures will be required.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
9. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
Share activity is as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asia Equity |
| | |
| | For the Six Months Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | February 29, 2008 | | August 31, 2007 |
| | |
| | Shares | | | Dollars | | | Shares | | | Dollars | |
| | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 571,204 | | | $ | 13,460,704 | | | | 1,151,821 | | | $ | 21,432,247 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 224,416 | | | | 5,475,770 | | | | 23,725 | | | | 410,677 | |
Shares converted from Class B(a) | | | 5,710 | | | | 139,101 | | | | 21,274 | | | | 374,513 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (1,160,145 | ) | | | (27,419,537 | ) | | | (1,422,766 | ) | | | (26,308,814 | ) |
|
| | | (358,815 | ) | | | (8,343,962 | ) | | | (225,946 | ) | | | (4,091,377 | ) |
|
Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 82,508 | | | | 1,892,865 | | | | 59,246 | | | | 1,089,930 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 6,281 | | | | 146,216 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares converted to Class A(a) | | | (5,986 | ) | | | (139,101 | ) | | | (22,215 | ) | | | (374,513 | ) |
Shares repurchased | | | (48,595 | ) | | | (1,068,163 | ) | | | (109,733 | ) | | | (1,904,301 | ) |
|
| | | 34,208 | | | | 831,817 | | | | (72,702 | ) | | | (1,188,884 | ) |
|
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 130,880 | | | | 2,923,559 | | | | 116,321 | | | | 2,193,655 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 11,571 | | | | 267,389 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares repurchased | | | (83,435 | ) | | | (1,775,546 | ) | | | (70,892 | ) | | | (1,245,456 | ) |
|
| | | 59,016 | | | | 1,415,402 | | | | 45,429 | | | | 948,199 | |
|
Institutional Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 663,579 | | | | 16,048,423 | | | | 1,536,564 | | | | 29,566,332 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 143,769 | | | | 3,699,173 | | | | 18,432 | | | | 334,923 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (593,430 | ) | | | (13,436,790 | ) | | | (1,001,428 | ) | | | (20,024,049 | ) |
|
| | | 213,918 | | | | 6,310,806 | | | | 553,568 | | | | 9,877,206 | |
|
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) | | | (51,673 | ) | | $ | 214,063 | | | | 300,349 | | | $ | 5,545,144 | |
|
| |
(a) | Class B Shares will automatically convert into Class A Shares on or about the fifteenth day of the last month of the calendar quarter that is eight years after the initial purchase date of either the Fund or another Goldman Sachs Fund. |
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9. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Concentrated International Equity |
| | |
| | For the Six Months Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | February 29, 2008 | | August 31, 2007 |
| | |
| | Shares | | | Dollars | | | Shares | | | Dollars | |
| | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,978,064 | | | $ | 45,164,144 | | | | 2,120,810 | | | $ | 49,227,769 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 166,133 | | | | 4,219,573 | | | | 115,055 | | | | 2,639,364 | |
Shares converted from Class B(a) | | | 44,471 | | | | 1,112,553 | | | | 50,662 | | | | 1,175,330 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (2,225,835 | ) | | | (53,246,880 | ) | | | (4,141,167 | ) | | | (97,059,261 | ) |
|
| | | (37,167 | ) | | | (2,750,610 | ) | | | (1,854,640 | ) | | | (44,016,798 | ) |
|
Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 22,928 | | | | 542,843 | | | | 75,505 | | | | 1,687,784 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 454 | | | | 11,209 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares converted to Class A(a) | | | (46,184 | ) | | | (1,112,553 | ) | | | (52,411 | ) | | | (1,175,330 | ) |
Shares repurchased | | | (73,971 | ) | | | (1,722,822 | ) | | | (200,045 | ) | | | (4,473,039 | ) |
|
| | | (96,773 | ) | | | (2,281,323 | ) | | | (176,951 | ) | | | (3,960,585 | ) |
|
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 197,788 | | | | 4,414,805 | | | | 741,552 | | | | 16,660,469 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 5,214 | | | | 125,441 | | | | 1,348 | | | | 29,350 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (270,889 | ) | | | (6,199,955 | ) | | | (608,443 | ) | | | (13,516,779 | ) |
|
| | | (67,887 | ) | | | (1,659,709 | ) | | | 134,457 | | | | 3,173,040 | |
|
Institutional Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,070,526 | | | | 24,663,025 | | | | 1,417,655 | | | | 31,533,907 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 46,123 | | | | 1,196,388 | | | | 34,353 | | | | 804,537 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (534,430 | ) | | | (13,389,297 | ) | | | (1,018,053 | ) | | | (24,628,758 | ) |
|
| | | 582,219 | | | | 12,470,116 | | | | 433,955 | | | | 7,709,686 | |
|
Service Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,408 | | | | 58,378 | | | | 16,758 | | | | 408,085 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 132 | | | | 3,387 | | | | 261 | | | | 6,032 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (22,272 | ) | | | (552,906 | ) | | | (21,042 | ) | | | (491,521 | ) |
|
| | | (19,732 | ) | | | (491,141 | ) | | | (4,023 | ) | | | (77,404 | ) |
|
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) | | | 360,660 | | | $ | 5,287,333 | | | | (1,467,202 | ) | | $ | (37,172,061 | ) |
|
| |
(a) | Class B Shares will automatically convert into Class A Shares on or about the fifteenth day of the last month of the calendar quarter that is eight years after the initial purchase date of either the Fund or another Goldman Sachs Fund. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
9. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | International Small Cap |
| | |
| | For the Six Months Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | February 29, 2008 | | August 31, 2007 |
| | |
| | Shares | | | Dollars | | | Shares | | | Dollars | |
| | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 272,244 | | | $ | 5,720,930 | | | | 1,213,030 | | | $ | 24,798,542 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 91,506 | | | | 1,894,930 | | | | 48,304 | | | | 954,485 | |
Shares converted from Class B(a) | | | 10,712 | | | | 224,486 | | | | 8,335 | | | | 168,363 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (2,076,031 | ) | | | (41,345,534 | ) | | | (1,734,914 | ) | | | (36,081,693 | ) |
|
| | | (1,701,569 | ) | | | (33,505,188 | ) | | | (465,245 | ) | | | (10,160,303 | ) |
|
Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 10,636 | | | | 214,643 | | | | 56,603 | | | | 1,167,368 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 3,268 | | | | 65,320 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares converted to Class A(a) | | | (11,136 | ) | | | (224,486 | ) | | | (8,633 | ) | | | (168,363 | ) |
Shares repurchased | | | (35,096 | ) | | | (670,040 | ) | | | (88,464 | ) | | | (1,764,602 | ) |
|
| | | (32,328 | ) | | | (614,563 | ) | | | (40,494 | ) | | | (765,597 | ) |
|
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 14,897 | | | | 292,531 | | | | 89,439 | | | | 1,829,327 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 5,283 | | | | 104,912 | | | | 1,129 | | | | 21,477 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (119,775 | ) | | | (2,388,340 | ) | | | (140,073 | ) | | | (2,699,842 | ) |
|
| | | (99,595 | ) | | | (1,990,897 | ) | | | (49,505 | ) | | | (849,038 | ) |
|
Institutional Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,012,473 | | | | 21,119,610 | | | | 871,140 | | | | 18,793,096 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 108,679 | | | | 2,331,025 | | | | 40,435 | | | | 825,674 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (2,196,195 | ) | | | (46,035,744 | ) | | | (1,317,899 | ) | | | (29,480,327 | ) |
|
| | | (1,075,043 | ) | | | (22,585,109 | ) | | | (406,324 | ) | | | (9,861,557 | ) |
|
Service Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 8,087 | | | | 165,344 | | | | 32,794 | | | | 705,011 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 1,309 | | | | 26,965 | | | | 413 | | | | 8,133 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (18,940 | ) | | | (371,210 | ) | | | (16,979 | ) | | | (362,935 | ) |
|
| | | (9,544 | ) | | | (178,901 | ) | | | 16,228 | | | | 350,209 | |
|
NET DECREASE | | | (2,918,079 | ) | | $ | (58,874,658 | ) | | | (945,340 | ) | | $ | (21,286,286 | ) |
|
| |
(a) | Class B Shares will automatically convert into Class A Shares on or about the fifteenth day of the last month of the calendar quarter that is eight years after the initial purchase date of either the Fund or another Goldman Sachs Fund. |
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9. SUMMARY OF SHARE TRANSACTIONS (continued) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Japanese Equity |
| | |
| | For the Six Months Ended | | For the Year Ended |
| | February 29, 2008 | | August 31, 2007 |
| | |
| | Shares | | | Dollars | | | Shares | | | Dollars | |
| | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 116,846 | | | $ | 1,337,374 | | | | 940,599 | | | $ | 11,396,923 | |
Shares converted from Class B(a) | | | 6,276 | | | | 72,702 | | | | 22,904 | | | | 278,135 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (1,262,011 | ) | | | (14,565,139 | ) | | | (2,099,242 | ) | | | (24,995,680 | ) |
|
| | | (1,138,889 | ) | | | (13,155,063 | ) | | | (1,135,739 | ) | | | (13,320,622 | ) |
|
Class B Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,574 | | | | 49,000 | | | | 27,028 | | | | 305,383 | |
Shares converted to Class A(a) | | | (6,607 | ) | | | (72,702 | ) | | | (23,985 | ) | | | (278,135 | ) |
Shares repurchased | | | (47,753 | ) | | | (504,077 | ) | | | (93,714 | ) | | | (1,066,888 | ) |
|
| | | (49,786 | ) | | | (527,779 | ) | | | (90,671 | ) | | | (1,039,640 | ) |
|
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 18,953 | | | | 205,588 | | | | 128,178 | | | | 1,456,013 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (61,661 | ) | | | (670,258 | ) | | | (174,005 | ) | | | (1,973,222 | ) |
|
| | | (42,708 | ) | | | (464,670 | ) | | | (45,827 | ) | | | (517,209 | ) |
|
Institutional Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 341,682 | | | | 4,203,077 | | | | 257,637 | | | | 3,141,209 | |
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 901 | | | | 11,152 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (652,060 | ) | | | (7,581,873 | ) | | | (400,072 | ) | | | (4,964,912 | ) |
|
| | | (310,378 | ) | | | (3,378,796 | ) | | | (141,534 | ) | | | (1,812,551 | ) |
|
Service Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,759 | | | | 70,654 | |
Shares repurchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | (26,029 | ) | | | (311,058 | ) |
|
| | | — | | | | — | | | | (20,270 | ) | | | (240,404 | ) |
|
NET DECREASE | | | (1,541,761 | ) | | $ | (17,526,308 | ) | | | (1,434,041 | ) | | $ | (16,930,426 | ) |
|
| |
(a) | Class B Shares will automatically convert into Class A Shares on or about the fifteenth day of the last month of the calendar quarter that is eight years after the initial purchase date of either the Fund or another Goldman Sachs Fund. |
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Financial Highlights
Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Income (loss) from | | Distributions | | |
| | | | | | investment operations | | to shareholders | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net asset | | Net | | | | | | |
| | | | value, | | investment | | Net realized | | Total from | | From net | | From net | | | | |
| | | | beginning | | income | | and unrealized | | investment | | investment | | realized | | Total | | |
| | Year - Share Class | | of period | | (loss)(a) | | gain | | operations | | income | | gains | | distributions | | |
|
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, (UNAUDITED) |
|
| | 2008 - A | | $ | 22.13 | | | $ | (0.03 | ) | | $ | 0.37 | | | $ | 0.34 | | | $ | (0.15 | ) | | $ | (0.93 | ) | | $ | (1.08 | ) | | |
| | 2008 - B | | | 21.13 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | |
| | 2008 - C | | | 21.01 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | |
| | 2008 - Institutional | | | 23.31 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.41 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (1.14 | ) | | |
| | |
| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, |
|
| | 2007 - A | | | 15.60 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 6.53 | | | | 6.61 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | 2007 - B | | | 14.94 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 6.26 | | | | 6.19 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | 2007 - C | | | 14.85 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 6.22 | | | | 6.16 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | 2007 - Institutional | | | 16.42 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 6.86 | | | | 7.03 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | |
| | 2006 - A | | | 13.38 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.38 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | 2006 - B | | | 12.85 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 2.22 | | | | 2.17 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | 2006 - C | | | 12.79 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 2.17 | | | | 2.16 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | 2006 - Institutional | | | 14.05 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 2.55 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | |
| | 2005 - A | | | 10.47 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 2.82 | | | | 2.98 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | 2005 - B | | | 10.08 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 2.74 | | | | 2.78 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | 2005 - C | | | 10.03 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 2.71 | | | | 2.77 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | 2005 - Institutional | | | 11.00 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 2.95 | | | | 3.18 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | |
| | 2004 - A | | | 9.37 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.17 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | 2004 - B | | | 9.04 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.07 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | 2004 - C | | | 9.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.07 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | 2004 - Institutional | | | 9.82 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.29 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | |
| | 2003 - A | | | 8.65 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.72 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | 2003 - B | | | 8.39 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.65 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | 2003 - C | | | 8.37 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.63 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | 2003 - Institutional | | | 8.97 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.85 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | |
| |
(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 dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges. Total return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into account. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(c) | Annualized. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios assuming no | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | expense reductions | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | Net assets, | | Ratio of | | net investment | | Ratio of | | net investment | | | | |
| | Net asset | | | | end of | | net expenses | | income (loss) | | total expenses | | income (loss) | | Portfolio | | |
| | value, end | | Total | | period | | to average | | to average | | to average | | to average | | turnover | | |
| | of period | | return(b) | | (in 000s) | | net assets | | net assets | | net assets | | net assets | | rate | | |
|
| | |
|
| | $ | 21.39 | | | | 0.92 | % | | $ | 116,295 | | | | 1.60 | %(c) | | | (0.23 | )%(c) | | | 1.78 | %(c) | | | (0.41 | )%(c) | | | 25 | % | | |
| | | 20.37 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 3,893 | | | | 2.35 | (c) | | | (1.02 | )(c) | | | 2.53 | (c) | | | (1.20 | )(c) | | | 25 | | | |
| | | 20.22 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 7,269 | | | | 2.35 | (c) | | | (1.05 | )(c) | | | 2.53 | (c) | | | (1.23 | )(c) | | | 25 | | | |
| | | 22.58 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 76,010 | | | | 1.20 | (c) | | | 0.15 | (c) | | | 1.38 | (c) | | | (0.03 | )(c) | | | 25 | | | |
|
| | |
|
| | | 22.13 | | | | 42.55 | | | | 128,224 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 131 | | | |
| | | 21.13 | | | | 41.50 | | | | 3,315 | | | | 2.36 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 2.56 | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | 131 | | | |
| | | 21.01 | | | | 41.48 | | | | 6,314 | | | | 2.36 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 2.56 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 131 | | | |
| | | 23.31 | | | | 43.12 | | | | 73,474 | | | | 1.21 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 131 | | | |
|
| | | 15.60 | | | | 17.77 | | | | 93,917 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 162 | | | |
| | | 14.94 | | | | 16.93 | | | | 3,430 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 2.62 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 162 | | | |
| | | 14.85 | | | | 16.94 | | | | 3,790 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 2.62 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 162 | | | |
| | | 16.42 | | | | 18.29 | | | | 42,674 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 162 | | | |
|
| | | 13.38 | | | | 28.64 | | | | 59,572 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 66 | | | |
| | | 12.85 | | | | 27.63 | | | | 5,124 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 2.74 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 66 | | | |
| | | 12.79 | | | | 27.60 | | | | 2,090 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 2.74 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 66 | | | |
| | | 14.05 | | | | 29.06 | | | | 33,833 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 1.59 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 66 | | | |
|
| | | 10.47 | | | | 12.53 | | | | 38,943 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 105 | | | |
| | | 10.08 | | | | 11.85 | | | | 4,096 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 2.96 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | 105 | | | |
| | | 10.03 | | | | 11.89 | | | | 1,582 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 2.96 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 105 | | | |
| | | 11.00 | | | | 13.21 | | | | 21,475 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 105 | | | |
|
| | | 9.37 | | | | 8.20 | | | | 35,070 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 3.34 | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | 224 | | | |
| | | 9.04 | | | | 7.62 | | | | 3,185 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 3.84 | | | | (1.13 | ) | | | 224 | | | |
| | | 9.00 | | | | 7.53 | | | | 1,215 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 3.84 | | | | (1.07 | ) | | | 224 | | | |
| | | 9.82 | | | | 9.35 | | | | 3,161 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 2.65 | | | | 2.69 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 224 | | | |
|
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Financial Highlights
Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Income (loss) from | | | | |
| | | | | | investment operations | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Distributions | | |
| | | | Net asset | | Net | | | | to shareholders | | |
| | | | value, | | investment | | Net realized | | Total from | | from net | | |
| | | | beginning | | income | | and unrealized | | investment | | investment | | |
| | Year - Share Class | | of period | | (loss)(a) | | gain (loss) | | operations | | income | | |
|
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, (UNAUDITED) |
|
| | 2008 - A | | $ | 24.04 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (1.66 | ) | | $ | (1.67 | ) | | $ | (0.28 | ) | | |
| | 2008 - B | | | 23.19 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (1.63 | ) | | | (1.73 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | |
| | 2008 - C | | | 22.68 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (1.67 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | |
| | 2008 - Institutional | | | 24.61 | | | | 0.04 | | | | (1.69 | ) | | | (1.65 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | |
| | 2008 - Service | | | 24.17 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (1.68 | ) | | | (1.71 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | |
| | |
| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, |
|
| | 2007 - A | | | 21.05 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 2.91 | | | | 3.15 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | |
| | 2007 - B | | | 20.32 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 2.82 | | | | 2.87 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2007 - C | | | 19.90 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 2.71 | | | | 2.81 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | |
| | 2007 - Institutional | | | 21.53 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 2.97 | | | | 3.31 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | |
| | 2007 - Service | | | 21.19 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 2.95 | | | | 3.15 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | |
| | |
| | 2006 - A | | | 17.78 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 3.19 | | | | 3.42 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | |
| | 2006 - B | | | 17.16 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 3.11 | | | | 3.16 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2006 - C | | | 16.84 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 3.03 | | | | 3.10 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | |
| | 2006 - Institutional | | | 18.19 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 3.25 | | | | 3.56 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | |
| | 2006 - Service | | | 17.91 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 3.13 | | | | 3.40 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | |
| | |
| | 2005 - A | | | 14.73 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 3.30 | | | | 3.39 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | |
| | 2005 - B | | | 14.26 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 3.20 | | | | 3.16 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | |
| | 2005 - C | | | 14.03 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 3.13 | | | | 3.10 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | |
| | 2005 - Institutional | | | 15.05 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 3.41 | | | | 3.55 | | | | (0.41 | ) | | |
| | 2005 - Service | | | 14.82 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 3.34 | | | | 3.40 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | |
| | |
| | 2004 - A | | | 13.41 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.98 | | | | (0.66 | ) | | |
| | 2004 - B | | | 13.02 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.84 | | | | (0.60 | ) | | |
| | 2004 - C | | | 12.83 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 1.86 | | | | 1.81 | | | | (0.61 | ) | | |
| | 2004 - Institutional | | | 13.70 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 2.10 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | |
| | 2004 - Service | | | 13.38 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.98 | | | | (0.54 | ) | | |
| | |
| | 2003 - A | | | 12.97 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | |
| | 2003 - B | | | 12.61 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.51 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | |
| | 2003 - C | | | 12.46 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.50 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | |
| | 2003 - Institutional | | | 13.32 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.68 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | |
| | 2003 - Service | | | 13.00 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | |
| | |
| |
(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 dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges. Total return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into account. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(c) | Annualized. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios assuming no | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | expense reductions | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Ratio of net | | | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | Net assets, | | Ratio of | | net investment | | Ratio of | | net investment | | | | |
| | Net asset | | | | end of | | net expenses | | income (loss) | | total expenses | | income (loss) | | Portfolio | | |
| | value, end | | Total | | period | | to average | | to average | | to average | | to average | | turnover | | |
| | of period | | return(b) | | (in 000s) | | net assets | | net assets | | net assets | | net assets | | rate | | |
|
| | |
|
| | $ | 22.09 | | | | (7.11 | )% | | $ | 367,619 | | | | 1.54 | %(c) | | | (0.07 | )%(c) | | | 1.58 | %(c) | | | (0.11 | )%(c) | | | 100 | % | | |
| | | 21.43 | | | | (7.49 | ) | | | 9,508 | | | | 2.29 | (c) | | | (0.85 | )(c) | | | 2.33 | (c) | | | (0.89 | )(c) | | | 100 | | | |
| | | 20.89 | | | | (7.45 | ) | | | 25,515 | | | | 2.29 | (c) | | | (0.83 | )(c) | | | 2.33 | (c) | | | (0.87 | )(c) | | | 100 | | | |
| | | 22.58 | | | | (6.91 | ) | | | 127,101 | | | | 1.14 | (c) | | | 0.34 | (c) | | | 1.18 | (c) | | | 0.30 | (c) | | | 100 | | | |
| | | 22.27 | | | | (7.17 | ) | | | 838 | | | | 1.64 | (c) | | | (0.21 | )(c) | | | 1.68 | (c) | | | (0.25 | )(c) | | | 100 | | | |
|
| | |
|
| | | 24.04 | | | | 15.03 | | | | 400,976 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 97 | | | |
| | | 23.19 | | | | 14.12 | | | | 12,534 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 97 | | | |
| | | 22.68 | | | | 14.12 | | | | 29,244 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 97 | | | |
| | | 24.61 | | | | 15.45 | | | | 124,229 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 97 | | | |
| | | 24.17 | | | | 14.90 | | | | 1,386 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 97 | | | |
|
| | | 21.05 | | | | 19.26 | | | | 390,054 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 59 | | | |
| | | 20.32 | | | | 18.41 | | | | 14,576 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 59 | | | |
| | | 19.90 | | | | 18.44 | | | | 22,982 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 59 | | | |
| | | 21.53 | | | | 19.72 | | | | 99,325 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 59 | | | |
| | | 21.19 | | | | 19.10 | | | | 1,301 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.68 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 59 | | | |
|
| | | 17.78 | | | | 23.26 | | | | 308,447 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 49 | | | |
| | | 17.16 | | | | 22.36 | | | | 16,554 | | | | 2.29 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 49 | | | |
| | | 16.84 | | | | 22.31 | | | | 17,770 | | | | 2.29 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 2.35 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 49 | | | |
| | | 18.19 | | | | 23.84 | | | | 62,486 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 49 | | | |
| | | 17.91 | | | | 23.17 | | | | 426 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 49 | | | |
|
| | | 14.73 | | | | 14.88 | | | | 301,190 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 78 | | | |
| | | 14.26 | | | | 14.23 | | | | 23,515 | | | | 2.29 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 2.36 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 78 | | | |
| | | 14.03 | | | | 14.26 | | | | 15,643 | | | | 2.29 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 2.36 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 78 | | | |
| | | 15.05 | | | | 15.53 | | | | 72,823 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 1.21 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 78 | | | |
| | | 14.82 | | | | 14.90 | | | | 542 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 1.71 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 78 | | | |
|
| | | 13.41 | | | | 4.69 | | | | 313,197 | | | | 1.80 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 62 | | | |
| | | 13.02 | | | | 4.17 | | | | 26,438 | | | | 2.30 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 2.37 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 62 | | | |
| | | 12.83 | | | | 4.17 | | | | 13,814 | | | | 2.30 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 2.37 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 62 | | | |
| | | 13.70 | | | | 5.39 | | | | 196,494 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 62 | | | |
| | | 13.38 | | | | 4.93 | | | | 1,270 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 1.72 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 62 | | | |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 51
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Financial Highlights
Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Income (loss) from | | | | |
| | | | | | investment operations | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Distributions | | |
| | | | Net asset | | Net | | | | to shareholders | | |
| | | | value, | | investment | | Net realized | | Total from | | from net | | |
| | | | beginning | | income | | and unrealized | | investment | | investment | | |
| | Year - Share Class | | of period | | (loss)(a) | | gain (loss) | | operations | | income | | |
|
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, (UNAUDITED) |
|
| | 2008 - A | | $ | 21.18 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (2.84 | ) | | $ | (2.85 | ) | | $ | (0.51 | ) | | |
| | 2008 - B | | | 20.41 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (2.74 | ) | | | (2.83 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | |
| | 2008 - C | | | 20.27 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (2.72 | ) | | | (2.81 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | |
| | 2008 - Institutional | | | 21.94 | | | | 0.03 | | | | (2.92 | ) | | | (2.89 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | |
| | 2008 - Service | | | 21.10 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (2.81 | ) | | | (2.84 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | |
| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, |
|
| | 2007 - A | | | 18.16 | | | | — | (c) | | | 3.21 | | | | 3.21 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | |
| | 2007 - B | | | 17.47 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 3.09 | | | | 2.94 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2007 - C | | | 17.40 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 3.08 | | | | 2.93 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | |
| | 2007 - Institutional | | | 18.79 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 3.33 | | | | 3.41 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | |
| | 2007 - Service | | | 18.13 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 3.18 | | | | 3.17 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | |
| | |
| | 2006 - A | | | 15.83 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 2.41 | | | | 2.43 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | |
| | 2006 - B | | | 15.25 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.22 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2006 - C | | | 15.19 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 2.32 | | | | 2.21 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2006 - Institutional | | | 16.35 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 2.48 | | | | 2.57 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | |
| | 2006 - Service | | | 15.80 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.41 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | |
| | |
| | 2005 - A | | | 12.00 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 3.88 | | | | 3.91 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | |
| | 2005 - B | | | 11.65 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 3.76 | | | | 3.67 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | |
| | 2005 - C | | | 11.64 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 3.75 | | | | 3.66 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | |
| | 2005 - Institutional | | | 12.43 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 4.02 | | | | 4.10 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | |
| | 2005 - Service | | | 12.06 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 3.89 | | | | 3.90 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | |
| | |
| | 2004 - A | | | 9.22 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 2.71 | | | | 2.79 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | |
| | 2004 - B | | | 8.99 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 2.65 | | | | 2.67 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | |
| | 2004 - C | | | 8.98 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 2.67 | | | | 2.66 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2004 - Institutional | | | 9.55 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 2.83 | | | | 2.96 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | |
| | 2004 - Service | | | 9.29 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 2.73 | | | | 2.82 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | |
| | |
| | 2003 - A | | | 7.96 | | | | — | (c) | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.26 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2003 - B | | | 7.81 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 1.21 | | | | 1.18 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2003 - C | | | 7.80 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 1.21 | | | | 1.18 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2003 - Institutional | | | 8.20 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.35 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2003 - Service | | | 8.01 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.28 | | | | — | | | |
| | |
| |
(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 dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges. Total return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into account. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(c) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(d) | Annualized. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios assuming no | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | expense reductions | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | Net assets, | | Ratio of | | net investment | | Ratio of | | net investment | | | | |
| | Net asset | | | | end of | | net expenses | | income (loss) | | total expenses | | income (loss) | | Portfolio | | |
| | value, end | | Total | | period | | to average | | to average | | to average | | to average | | turnover | | |
| | of period | | return(b) | | (in 000s) | | net assets | | net assets | | net assets | | net assets | | rate | | |
|
| | |
|
| | | $17.82 | | | | (13.83 | )% | | | $58,395 | | | | 1.64 | % (d) | | | (0.14 | )%(d) | | | 1.78 | % (d) | | | (0.28 | )%(d) | | | 40 | % | | |
| | | 17.23 | | | | (14.14 | ) | | | 3,297 | | | | 2.39 | (d) | | | (0.94 | )(d) | | | 2.53 | (d) | | | (1.08 | )(d) | | | 40 | | | |
| | | 17.11 | | | | (14.12 | ) | | | 5,625 | | | | 2.39 | (d) | | | (0.92 | )(d) | | | 2.53 | (d) | | | (1.06 | )(d) | | | 40 | | | |
| | | 18.42 | | | | (13.63 | ) | | | 63,365 | | | | 1.24 | (d) | | | 0.29 | (d) | | | 1.38 | (d) | | | 0.15 | (d) | | | 40 | | | |
| | | 17.72 | | | | (13.82 | ) | | | 852 | | | | 1.74 | (d) | | | (0.28 | )(d) | | | 1.88 | (d) | | | (0.42 | )(d) | | | 40 | | | |
| | |
|
| | | 21.18 | | | | 17.73 | | | | 105,435 | | | | 1.65 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 1.77 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 88 | | | |
| | | 20.41 | | | | 16.83 | | | | 4,566 | | | | 2.40 | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | 2.52 | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 88 | | | |
| | | 20.27 | | | | 16.85 | | | | 8,681 | | | | 2.40 | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | 2.52 | | | | (0.89 | ) | | | 88 | | | |
| | | 21.94 | | | | 18.23 | | | | 99,069 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 88 | | | |
| | | 21.10 | | | | 17.56 | | | | 1,215 | | | | 1.75 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 1.87 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 88 | | | |
| | |
| | | 18.16 | | | | 15.39 | | | | 98,861 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 1.79 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 60 | | | |
| | | 17.47 | | | | 14.56 | | | | 4,615 | | | | 2.39 | | | | (0.73 | ) | | | 2.54 | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 60 | | | |
| | | 17.40 | | | | 14.55 | | | | 8,314 | | | | 2.39 | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | 2.54 | | | | (0.81 | ) | | | 60 | | | |
| | | 18.79 | | | | 15.79 | | | | 92,505 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 60 | | | |
| | | 18.13 | | | | 15.29 | | | | 750 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 1.89 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 60 | | | |
| | |
| | | 15.83 | | | | 32.70 | | | | 64,169 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 1.95 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 67 | | | |
| | | 15.25 | | | | 31.63 | | | | 4,885 | | | | 2.39 | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | 2.70 | | | | (0.95 | ) | | | 67 | | | |
| | | 15.19 | | | | 31.65 | | | | 8,445 | | | | 2.39 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 2.70 | | | | (0.94 | ) | | | 67 | | | |
| | | 16.35 | | | | 33.27 | | | | 66,670 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 67 | | | |
| | | 15.80 | | | | 32.54 | | | | 217 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 2.05 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 67 | | | |
| | |
| | | 12.00 | | | | 30.33 | | | | 24,420 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 2.43 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 99 | | | |
| | | 11.65 | | | | 29.66 | | | | 3,362 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 2.97 | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | 99 | | | |
| | | 11.64 | | | | 29.62 | | | | 5,918 | | | | 2.39 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 2.97 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 99 | | | |
| | | 12.43 | | | | 31.07 | | | | 37,898 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 99 | | | |
| | | 12.06 | | | | 30.38 | | | | 213 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 2.32 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 99 | | | |
| | |
| | | 9.22 | | | | 15.83 | | | | 29,846 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 2.66 | | | | (0.73 | ) | | | 87 | | | |
| | | 8.99 | | | | 15.11 | | | | 1,285 | | | | 2.41 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 3.16 | | | | (1.13 | ) | | | 87 | | | |
| | | 8.98 | | | | 15.13 | | | | 1,653 | | | | 2.41 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 3.16 | | | | (1.19 | ) | | | 87 | | | |
| | | 9.55 | | | | 16.46 | | | | 28,721 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 87 | | | |
| | | 9.29 | | | | 15.98 | | | | 56 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 2.51 | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | 87 | | | |
| | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 53
GOLDMAN SACHS JAPANESE EQUITY FUND
Financial Highlights
Selected Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Income (loss) from | | | | |
| | | | | | investment operations | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Distributions | | |
| | | | Net asset | | | | to shareholders | | |
| | | | value, | | Net | | Net realized | | Total from | | from net | | |
| | | | beginning | | investment | | and unrealized | | investment | | investment | | |
| | Year - Share Class | | of period | | loss(a) | | gain (loss) | | operations | | income | | |
|
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, (UNAUDITED) |
|
| | 2008 - A | | $ | 11.82 | | | $ | — | (c) | | $ | (0.96 | ) | | $ | (0.96 | ) | | $ | — | | | |
| | 2008 - B | | | 11.24 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | — | | | |
| | 2008 - C | | | 11.21 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | — | | | |
| | 2008 - Institutional | | | 12.31 | | | | — | (c) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | — | | | |
| | 2008 - Service | | | 11.94 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.97 | ) | | | — | | | |
| | FOR THE YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, |
|
| | 2007 - A | | | 11.65 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.17 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2007 - B | | | 11.17 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2007 - C | | | 11.14 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2007 - Institutional | | | 12.10 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.22 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | |
| | 2007 - Service | | | 11.80 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.14 | | | | — | | | |
| | |
| | 2006 - A | | | 9.58 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | |
| | 2006 - B | | | 9.21 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 2.13 | | | | 1.99 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | |
| | 2006 - C | | | 9.19 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 2.14 | | | | 1.99 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | |
| | 2006 - Institutional | | | 9.93 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 2.31 | | | | 2.29 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | |
| | 2006 - Service | | | 9.73 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.17 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | |
| | |
| | 2005 - A | | | 8.61 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 1.01 | | | | 0.97 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2005 - B | | | 8.34 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.87 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2005 - C | | | 8.32 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.87 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2005 - Institutional | | | 8.89 | | | | — | (c) | | | 1.04 | | | | 1.04 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2005 - Service | | | 8.75 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 1.03 | | | | 0.98 | | | | — | | | |
| | |
| | 2004 - A | | | 7.39 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.23 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | |
| | 2004 - B | | | 7.19 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.15 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2004 - C | | | 7.18 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.14 | | | | — | | | |
| | 2004 - Institutional | | | 7.62 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.31 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | |
| | 2004 - Service | | | 7.47 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.29 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | |
| | |
| | 2003 - A | | | 7.70 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | | | |
| | 2003 - B | | | 7.55 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | | | |
| | 2003 - C | | | 7.53 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | — | | | |
| | 2003 - Institutional | | | 7.90 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | |
| | 2003 - Service | | | 7.77 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | |
| | |
| |
(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 dividends and distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges. Total return would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge were taken into account. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(c) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(d) | Annualized. |
(e) | Includes non-recurring expense for a special shareholder proxy meeting which amounted to approximately 0.03% of average net assets. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios assuming no | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | expense reductions | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Ratio of | | | | Ratio of | | | | |
| | | | | | Net assets, | | Ratio of | | net investment | | Ratio of | | net investment | | | | |
| | Net asset | | | | end of | | net expenses | | income (loss) to | | total expenses | | loss to | | Portfolio | | |
| | value, end | | Total | | period | | to average | | average net | | to average | | average | | turnover | | |
| | of period | | return(b) | | (in 000s) | | net assets | | assets | | net assets | | net assets | | rate | | |
| | |
|
|
| | | $10.86 | | | | (8.04 | )% | | | $13,262 | | | | 1.55 | %(d) | | | 0.02 | %(d) | | | 2.27 | % (d) | | | (0.70 | )%(d) | | | 47 | % | | |
| | | 10.29 | | | | (8.36 | ) | | | 1,129 | | | | 2.30 | (d) | | | (0.90 | )(d) | | | 3.02 | (d) | | | (1.62 | )(d) | | | 47 | | | |
| | | 10.27 | | | | (8.39 | ) | | | 4,113 | | | | 2.30 | (d) | | | (0.93 | )(d) | | | 3.02 | (d) | | | (1.65 | )(d) | | | 47 | | | |
| | | 11.36 | | | | (7.88 | ) | | | 8,552 | | | | 1.15 | (d) | | | (0.02 | )(d) | | | 1.87 | (d) | | | (0.74 | )(d) | | | 47 | | | |
| | | 10.97 | | | | (8.12 | ) | | | 2 | | | | 1.65 | (d) | | | (0.31 | )(d) | | | 2.37 | (d) | | | (1.03 | )(d) | | | 47 | | | |
| | |
|
|
| | | 11.82 | | | | 1.46 | | | | 27,891 | | | | 1.58 | (e) | | | (0.40 | )(e) | | | 2.03 | (e) | | | (0.85 | ) (e) | | | 88 | | | |
| | | 11.24 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 1,793 | | | | 2.33 | (e) | | | (1.16 | )(e) | | | 2.78 | (e) | | | (1.61 | ) (e) | | | 88 | | | |
| | | 11.21 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 4,970 | | | | 2.33 | (e) | | | (1.18 | )(e) | | | 2.78 | (e) | | | (1.63 | ) (e) | | | 88 | | | |
| | | 12.31 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 13,085 | | | | 1.18 | (e) | | | (0.06 | )(e) | | | 1.63 | (e) | | | (0.51 | ) (e) | | | 88 | | | |
| | | 11.94 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 2 | | | | 1.68 | (e) | | | (0.22 | )(e) | | | 2.13 | (e) | | | (0.67 | )(e) | | | 88 | | | |
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| | | 11.65 | | | | 22.45 | | | | 40,735 | | | | 1.55 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 1.93 | | | | (0.90 | ) | | | 73 | | | |
| | | 11.17 | | | | 21.58 | | | | 2,795 | | | | 2.30 | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | 2.68 | | | | (1.67 | ) | | | 73 | | | |
| | | 11.14 | | | | 21.62 | | | | 5,447 | | | | 2.30 | | | | (1.34 | ) | | | 2.68 | | | | (1.72 | ) | | | 73 | | | |
| | | 12.10 | | | | 23.08 | | | | 14,571 | | | | 1.15 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 1.53 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 73 | | | |
| | | 11.80 | | | | 22.39 | | | | 241 | | | | 1.65 | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | 2.03 | | | | (0.97 | ) | | | 73 | | | |
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| | | 9.58 | | | | 11.27 | | | | 38,443 | | | | 1.55 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 2.11 | | | | (1.02 | ) | | | 82 | | | |
| | | 9.21 | | | | 10.43 | | | | 1,797 | | | | 2.30 | | | | (1.20 | ) | | | 2.86 | | | | (1.76 | ) | | | 82 | | | |
| | | 9.19 | | | | 10.46 | | | | 1,711 | | | | 2.30 | | | | (1.21 | ) | | | 2.86 | | | | (1.77 | ) | | | 82 | | | |
| | | 9.93 | | | | 11.70 | | | | 7,018 | | | | 1.15 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 1.71 | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | 82 | | | |
| | | 9.73 | | | | 11.20 | | | | 2 | | | | 1.65 | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 2.21 | | | | (1.04 | ) | | | 82 | | | |
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| | | 8.34 | | | | 15.99 | | | | 1,969 | | | | 2.30 | | | | (1.57 | ) | | | 2.91 | | | | (2.18 | ) | | | 111 | | | |
| | | 8.32 | | | | 15.88 | | | | 1,650 | | | | 2.30 | | | | (1.55 | ) | | | 2.91 | | | | (2.16 | ) | | | 111 | | | |
| | | 8.89 | | | | 17.32 | | | | 12,588 | | | | 1.15 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 1.76 | | | | (0.89 | ) | | | 111 | | | |
| | | 8.75 | | | | 17.27 | | | | 2 | | | | 1.65 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 2.26 | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | 111 | | | |
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| | | 7.19 | | | | (4.77 | ) | | | 1,556 | | | | 2.34 | | | | (1.40 | ) | | | 3.65 | | | | (2.71 | ) | | | 115 | | | |
| | | 7.18 | | | | (4.65 | ) | | | 1,784 | | | | 2.34 | | | | (1.40 | ) | | | 3.65 | | | | (2.71 | ) | | | 115 | | | |
| | | 7.62 | | | | (3.54 | ) | | | 5,057 | | | | 1.19 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | 2.50 | | | | (1.65 | ) | | | 115 | | | |
| | | 7.47 | | | | (3.86 | ) | | | 1 | | | | 1.69 | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | 3.00 | | | | (1.85 | ) | | | 115 | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 55
GOLDMAN SACHS FUNDAMENTAL EQUITY INTERNATIONAL FUNDS
Fund Expenses (Unaudited) — Six Month Period Ended February 29, 2008
As a shareholder of Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional or Service Shares of the Funds you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (with respect to Class A Shares), contingent deferred sales charges (loads) on redemptions (with respect to Class B and Class C Shares), and redemption fees (with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C , Institutional and Service Shares, if any); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees (with respect to Class A, Class B and Class C Shares); and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in Class A, Class B, Class C, Institutional and Service 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 September 1, 2007 through February 29, 2008.
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 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 (loads), 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.
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Share Class | | 9/1/07 | | 2/29/08 | | 2/29/08* | | 9/1/07 | | 2/29/08 | | 2/29/08* | | 9/1/07 | | 2/29/08 | | 2/29/08* | | 9/1/07 | | 2/29/08 | | 2/29/08* |
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Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,009.20 | | | $ | 7.99 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 928.90 | | | $ | 7.39 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 861.70 | | | $ | 7.64 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 919.60 | | | $ | 7.45 | |
Hypothetical 5% return | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,016.91 | + | | | 8.02 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,017.21 | + | | | 7.72 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,016.66 | + | | | 8.27 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,017.11 | + | | | 7.82 | |
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Actual | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,004.70 | | | | 11.71 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 925.10 | | | | 10.96 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 858.60 | | | | 11.09 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 916.40 | | | | 11.01 | |
Hypothetical 5% return | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,013.18 | + | | | 11.76 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,013.48 | + | | | 11.46 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,012.93 | + | | | 12.01 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,013.38 | + | | | 11.56 | |
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Actual | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,005.10 | | | | 11.72 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 925.50 | | | | 10.96 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 858.80 | | | | 11.09 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 916.10 | | | | 11.01 | |
Hypothetical 5% return | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,013.18 | + | | | 11.76 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,013.48 | + | | | 11.46 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,012.93 | + | | | 12.01 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,013.38 | + | | | 11.56 | |
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Actual | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,010.50 | | | | 6.00 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 930.90 | | | | 5.47 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 863.70 | | | | 5.75 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 921.20 | | | | 5.54 | |
Hypothetical 5% return | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,018.90 | + | | | 6.02 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.19 | + | | | 5.72 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,018.70 | + | | | 6.22 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019.10 | + | | | 5.82 | |
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Actual | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,000 | | | | 928.30 | | | | 7.86 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 861.80 | | | | 8.10 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 918.80 | | | | 7.92 | |
Hypothetical 5% return | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,016.71 | + | | | 8.22 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,016.16 | + | | | 8.77 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,016.61 | + | | | 8.32 | |
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Asia Equity | | | 1.60 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | — | |
Concentrated International Equity | | | 1.54 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.64 | % |
International Small Cap | | | 1.64 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.74 | |
Japanese Equity | | | 1.55 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.65 | |
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56
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 Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs serves a diverse set of clients worldwide, including private institutions, public entities and individuals. With portfolio management teams located around the world — and $809.2 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2007 — our investment professionals bring firsthand knowledge of local markets to every investment decision, making us one of the few truly global asset managers.
In building a globally diversified portfolio, you can select from more than 80 Goldman Sachs Funds and gain access to investment opportunities across borders, investment styles, asset classes and security capitalizations.

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Money Market1
Fixed Income ▪ Enhanced Income Fund ▪ Ultra-Short Duration Government Fund ▪ Short Duration Government Fund ▪ Short Duration Tax-Free Fund ▪ California AMT-Free Municipal Fund2 ▪ New York AMT-Free Municipal Fund2 ▪ Municipal Income Fund ▪ Government Income Fund ▪ Inflation Protected Securities Fund ▪ U.S. Mortgages Fund ▪ Core Fixed Income Fund ▪ Core Plus Fixed Income Fund ▪ Investment Grade Credit Fund ▪ Global Income Fund ▪ High Yield Municipal Fund ▪ High Yield Fund ▪ Emerging Markets Debt Fund ▪ Local Emerging Markets Debt Fund | | Domestic Equity ▪ Balanced Fund ▪ Growth and Income Fund ▪ Structured Large Cap Value Fund ▪ Large Cap Value Fund ▪ Structured U.S. Equity Fund ▪ Structured U.S. Equity Flex Fund ▪ Structured Large Cap Growth Fund ▪ Capital Growth Fund ▪ Strategic Growth Fund ▪ All Cap Growth Fund ▪ Concentrated Growth Fund ▪ Mid Cap Value Fund ▪ Growth Opportunities Fund ▪ Small/Mid Cap Growth Fund ▪ Structured Small Cap Equity Fund ▪ Structured Small Cap Value Fund ▪ Structured Small Cap Growth Fund ▪ Small Cap Value Fund
Asset Allocation3 ▪ Asset Allocation Portfolios ▪ Income Strategies Portfolio ▪ Satellite Strategies Portfolio
Retirement Strategies3 | | International Equity ▪ Structured International Equity Fund ▪ Structured International Equity Flex Fund ▪ Strategic International Equity Fund ▪ Concentrated International Equity Fund ▪ Japanese Equity Fund ▪ Structured International Small Cap Fund ▪ International Small Cap Fund ▪ Asia Equity Fund ▪ Structured Emerging Markets Equity Fund ▪ Emerging Markets Equity Fund ▪ Concentrated Emerging Markets Equity Fund ▪ BRIC Fund (Brazil, Russia, India, China)
Specialty3 ▪ U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund ▪ International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund ▪ Structured Tax-Managed Equity Fund ▪ Structured International Tax-Managed Equity Fund ▪ Real Estate Securities Fund ▪ International Real Estate Securities Fund ▪ Tollkeeper FundSM ▪ Commodity Strategy Fund |
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1 | An investment in a money market fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Funds. |
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2 | Effective June 1, 2007, the California Intermediate AMT-Free Municipal Fund was renamed the California AMT-Free Municipal Fund and the New York Intermediate AMT-Free Municipal Fund was renamed the New York AMT-Free Municipal Fund. |
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3 | Individual Funds within the Asset Allocation, Retirement Strategies and Specialty categories will have various placement on the risk/return spectrum and may have greater or lesser risk than that indicated by the placement of the general Asset Allocation, Retirement Strategies or Specialty category. |
The Goldman Sachs Tollkeeper FundSM is a registered service mark of Goldman, Sachs & Co.
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TRUSTEES Ashok N. Bakhru, Chairman John P. Coblentz, Jr. Diana M. Daniels Patrick T. Harker James A. McNamara Jessica Palmer Alan A. Shuch Richard P. Strubel | | OFFICERS James A. McNamara, President John M. Perlowski, Senior Vice President and Treasurer Peter V. Bonanno, Secretary |
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO. Distributor and Transfer Agent | | GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL Investment Adviser |
Visit our Web site at www.goldmansachsfunds.com to obtain the most recent month-end returns.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P., 32 Old Slip, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10005
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 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 Web site at http://www.sec.gov.
The Asia Equity, Concentrated International Equity, International Small Cap and Japanese Equity Funds may participate in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) market, and a portion of the Funds’ returns consequently may be attributable to their investment in IPOs. The market value of IPO shares may fluctuate considerably due to factors such as the absence of a prior public market, unseasoned trading, and the small number of shares available for trading and limited information about the issuer. When a fund’s asset base is small, IPOs may have a magnified impact on the fund’s performance. As a fund’s assets grow, it is probable that the effect of the fund’s investment in IPOs on its total returns may not be as significant, which could reduce the fund’s performance.
The Asia Equity, Concentrated International Equity, International Small Cap and Japanese Equity Funds may invest in securities of issuers in countries with emerging markets or economies. Emerging markets securities are volatile, less liquid and are subject to substantial currency fluctuations and sudden economic and political developments. At times, the Funds may be unable to sell certain of their portfolio securities without a substantial drop in price, if at all.
Holdings and allocations shown may not be representative of current or future investments. Holdings and allocations may not include the Fund’s entire investment portfolio, which may change at any time. Fund holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities.
This material is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current Prospectus for the Fund. Please consider a Fund’s objectives, risks, and charges and expenses, and read the Prospectus carefully before investing. The Prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund.
Copyright 2008 Goldman, Sachs & Co. All rights reserved. 08-6953 INTLSAR / 35.8K/04-08
| (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”). |
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| (b) | | During the period covered by this report, no amendments were made to the provisions of the Code of Ethics. |
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| (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. |
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| (d) | | A copy of the Code of Ethics is available as provided in Item 12(a)(1) of this report. |
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ITEM 3. | | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT. |
The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.
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ITEM 4. | | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES. |
The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR.
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ITEM 5. | | AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS. |
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| | The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR. |
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ITEM 6. | | SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS. |
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| | The Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Semi-Annual Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR. |
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ITEM 7. | | DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
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| | The information required by this Item is only required in an annual report on this Form N-CSR. |
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ITEM 8. | | PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
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ITEM 9. | | PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS. |
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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. |
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ITEM 11. | | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. |
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| (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. |
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| (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 registrant’s second fiscal quarter of 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. |
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| (a)(1) | | | Goldman Sachs Trust's Code of Ethics for Principal Executive and Senior Financial Officers is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 11(a)(1) of the registrant's Form N-CSR filed on March 8, 2004 for its Real Estate Securities Fund (Accession Number 0000950123-04-0002984). |
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| (a)(2) | | Exhibit 99.CERT | Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith. |
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| (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, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. |
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| | | | Goldman Sachs Trust | | |
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By: | | | | /s/ James A. McNamara | | |
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Date: | | | | May 8, 2008 | | |
| | | Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. |
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By: | | | | /s/ James A. McNamara | | |
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Date: | | | | May 8, 2008 | | |
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By: | | | | /s/ John M. Perlowski | | |
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| | | | John M. Perlowski | | |
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Date: | | | | May 8, 2008 | | |