The fund seeks high current dividend income and total return by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

The strategy seeks high current dividend income, more than 50% of which qualifies for the reduced U.S. federal income tax rates for qualified dividend income.

A qualified foreign corporation is defined as any corporation that is incorporated in a possession of the United States or is eligible for the benefits of a comprehensive income tax treaty with the United States.

Next, the research team invests in the securities of certain domestic and foreign corporations.

The team focuses on dividend paying companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values relative to the market and to the securities' historic valuations.

In addition, the team considers factors such as earnings growth, cash flow, and historical payment of dividends.

According to the team, corporations that pay dividend income may also include companies that have announced a special dividend or will pay dividends within six months.

Also, the research team integrates environmental, social and governance factors as part of its process.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The fund has the flexibility to invest without limitation in the securities of foreign issuers that are publicly traded in the United States or on foreign exchanges, provided that no more than 25% of its net assets are invested in emerging markets.

According to the team, an emerging market country is any country to have an emerging market economy, considering factors such as the country’s credit rating, its political and economic stability and the development of its financial and capital markets.

Emerging market countries generally include every nation in the world except the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and most countries located in Western Europe.

In order to achieve its dividend, the fund may engage in active and frequent trading which may result in higher turnover and associated transaction costs for the fund.

The fund seeks primarily current income and secondarily capital appreciation by investing in companies outside the United States.

The fund prefers a multi-manager investing approach to manage its assets. Under this approach, the portfolio of the fund is divided into segments managed by individual managers.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team focuses on attractively valued companies that represent good, long-term investment opportunities.

The team focuses on income-producing securities.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The fund may also invest significantly in common stocks, bonds and other securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States.

The fund seeks primarily current income and secondarily capital appreciation by investing in companies outside the United States.

The fund prefers a multi-manager investing approach to manage its assets. Under this approach, the portfolio of the fund is divided into segments managed by individual managers.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team focuses on attractively valued companies that represent good, long-term investment opportunities.

The team focuses on income-producing securities.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The fund may also invest significantly in common stocks, bonds and other securities of issuers domiciled outside the United States.

The fund seeks current income and capital appreciation in the long term by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team invests in securities of non-U.S. issuers that can be U.S. dollar based or non-U.S. dollar based.

The team focuses on securities of issuers in both developed and emerging markets.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The fund allocates a substantial amount of its net assets in securities of foreign government issuers, or of issuers organized or located outside the United States, or of issuers which primarily trade in a market located outside the United States, or of issuers doing a substantial amount of business outside the United States.

In addition, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying equity securities and at least 40% of its assets outside of the United States 

The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in global fixed-income securities of any duration or maturity.

Also, the fund has the flexibility to invest in securities of companies across all market capitalizations, but invests primarily in securities of large capitalization companies.

The fund may invest in shares of companies through initial public offerings and new issues.

Additionally, the fund may utilize derivatives, including options, futures, swaps, and forward contracts, both to seek to increase the return of the fund or to hedge the value of its assets against adverse movements in currency exchange rates, interest rates and movements in the securities markets.
 

The fund seeks current income and capital appreciation in the long term by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The sub-adviser’s investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team invests in securities of non-U.S. issuers that can be U.S. dollar based or non-U.S. dollar based.

The team focuses on securities of issuers in both developed and emerging markets.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The fund allocates a substantial amount of its net assets in securities of foreign government issuers, or of issuers organized or located outside the United States, or of issuers which primarily trade in a market located outside the United States, or of issuers doing a substantial amount of business outside the United States.

In addition, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying equity securities and at least 40% of its assets outside of the United States 

The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in global fixed-income securities of any duration or maturity.

Also, the fund has the flexibility to invest in securities of companies across all market capitalizations, but invests primarily in securities of large capitalization companies.

The fund may invest in shares of companies through initial public offerings and new issues.

Additionally, the fund may utilize derivatives, including options, futures, swaps, and forward contracts, both to seek to increase the return of the fund or to hedge the value of its assets against adverse movements in currency exchange rates, interest rates and movements in the securities markets.
 

The fund seeks current income and capital appreciation by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team invests in U.S. and non-U.S. dividend-paying stocks.

The team focuses on companies that have demonstrated above-median yield and a positive trend in dividend payouts and favorable earnings growth.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

In addition, the fund utilizes a set of values-based screens to avoid investing in companies that are materially involved in the production, distribution, retail, supply or licensing of alcohol or related products, or tobacco or related products.

The fund also avoids companies materially involved in gambling, or that are directly participating in providing abortions and/or the production of drugs marketed with the primary intent to terminate pregnancy.

Also, the fund excludes companies in its portfolio that are directly engaged in scientific research using stem cells derived from human embryos, fetal tissue or human embryo cloning techniques, or are involved in the production, distribution or retail of adult entertainment, or involved in the production, distribution, retail, supply or licensing of psychoactive recreational cannabis or derivative products.

The fund may also invest in other investment companies and real estate investment trusts.

Additionally, the fund seeks to diversify its investments across a number of different countries throughout the world, and, invests in at least five different countries (including the U.S.).

The fund may invest no more than 40% of its net assets in securities of companies in emerging market countries.

The fund seeks to invest appreciate capital through investing in stocks around the world that pay dividend that qualify for long term capital gains federal taxation.

The fund primarily invests in foreign companies based in the developed regions of the world with a track record of dividend payment that are tax-favored. In addition, these companies are estimated to be undervalued compared to other opportunities. The manager also looks for other investments that have potential for income growth and capital appreciation.

The fund seeks to minimize income distribution and short-term capital gains that are taxed at ordinary income rate and realized long-term gains which are taxed as long-term capital gains.

The fund seeks current income and capital appreciation in the long term by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team invests in income-producing (dividend-paying) equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies.

In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team first ranks stocks based on characteristics, such as quality of financial condition and creation of shareholder value, relative value and income-generation potential.

The team then narrows the investable universe to a list of companies based on their current and future prospects for income generation as well as long-term price appreciation.

In addition, the team considers factors, such as history of dividend payment and growth, current dividend policy, and relevant corporate events.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

Generally, no more than 20% of the fund’s net assets will be exposed to any one sector.

The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts, and other investment companies including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

Additionally, the fund’s equity investments may include indirect exposure to foreign securities through American Depositary Receipts and master limited partnerships.

Also, the fund has the flexibility to invest across market capitalizations, but will typically focus on larger companies.
 

The fund seeks current income and capital appreciation in the long term by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team invests in income-producing (dividend-paying) equity securities of U.S. and foreign companies.

In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team first ranks stocks based on characteristics, such as quality of financial condition and creation of shareholder value, relative value and income-generation potential.

The team then narrows the investable universe to a list of companies based on their current and future prospects for income generation as well as long-term price appreciation.

In addition, the team considers factors, such as history of dividend payment and growth, current dividend policy, and relevant corporate events.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

Generally, no more than 20% of the fund’s net assets will be exposed to any one sector.

The fund also invests in real estate investment trusts, and other investment companies including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

Additionally, the fund’s equity investments may include indirect exposure to foreign securities through American Depositary Receipts and master limited partnerships.

Also, the fund has the flexibility to invest across market capitalizations, but will typically focus on larger companies.
 

The fund seeks primarily dividend income and capital appreciation in the long term and secondarily dividend growth by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team invests in domestic and foreign securities across all market capitalizations and economic sectors without limitation.

However, the team prefers investing in the securities of dividend paying companies.

The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that represent above-average long-term investment opportunities or have significant near-term appreciation potential.

The team favors attractively-valued companies that provide attractive current income, have income and capital appreciation potential, and/or reduce overall portfolio volatility.

In addition, the team utilizes its proprietary values-based screening processes to narrow the investable universe.

The team focuses on companies that reflect values such as respecting the value and freedom of all people, demonstrating a concern for justice and peace, promoting family and community, exhibiting responsible management practices, and practicing environmental stewardship.

Additionally, the team may invest in securities that fund community development institutions and serve needs such as those of low-to-moderate income families and communities.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The fund’s investments in foreign securities may be made either directly or through American Depository Receipts.

Also, the fund may invest in other securities such as yieldcos, real estate investment trusts, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, and master limited partnerships.

The fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in companies whose securities may have legal or contractual restrictions on resale or are otherwise illiquid.

The fund seeks primarily dividend income and capital appreciation in the long term and secondarily dividend growth by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team invests in domestic and foreign securities across all market capitalizations and economic sectors without limitation.

However, the team prefers investing in the securities of dividend paying companies.

The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies that represent above-average long-term investment opportunities or have significant near-term appreciation potential.

The team favors attractively-valued companies that provide attractive current income, have income and capital appreciation potential, and/or reduce overall portfolio volatility.

In addition, the team utilizes its proprietary values-based screening processes to narrow the investable universe.

The team focuses on companies that reflect values such as respecting the value and freedom of all people, demonstrating a concern for justice and peace, promoting family and community, exhibiting responsible management practices, and practicing environmental stewardship.

Additionally, the team may invest in securities that fund community development institutions and serve needs such as those of low-to-moderate income families and communities.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The fund’s investments in foreign securities may be made either directly or through American Depository Receipts.

Also, the fund may invest in other securities such as yieldcos, real estate investment trusts, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, and master limited partnerships.

The fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in companies whose securities may have legal or contractual restrictions on resale or are otherwise illiquid.

The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term and current income by investing in companies outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team invests in securities or instruments and a combination of underlying funds that currently exist or that may become available for investment in the future.

Some of the Underlying Funds invest primarily in fixed income or money market instruments (the Underlying Fixed Income Funds) and other Underlying Funds invest primarily in equity securities (the Underlying Equity Funds).

The Underlying Funds seek to invest in high dividend paying stocks and estimate to achieve dividends in excess of their respective benchmarks.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

Also, the fund may invest directly in other securities and instruments, including affiliated and/or unaffiliated exchange traded funds.

Additionally, the fund will invest significantly in the Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund and Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund.

In addition, the fund may invest in U.S. investment grade bonds.

Also, the fund invests approximately 10% of its net assets in the Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund (the Underlying Tactical Fund).

The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets directly in securities and other instruments, including derivative instruments.

The fund seeks capital appreciation in the long term and current income by investing in companies outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team invests in securities or instruments and a combination of underlying funds that currently exist or that may become available for investment in the future.

Some of the Underlying Funds invest primarily in fixed income or money market instruments (the Underlying Fixed Income Funds) and other Underlying Funds invest primarily in equity securities (the Underlying Equity Funds).

The Underlying Funds seek to invest in high dividend paying stocks and estimate to achieve dividends in excess of their respective benchmarks.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

Also, the fund may invest directly in other securities and instruments, including affiliated and/or unaffiliated exchange traded funds.

Additionally, the fund will invest significantly in the Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Dividend and Premium Fund and Goldman Sachs International Equity Dividend and Premium Fund.

In addition, the fund may invest in U.S. investment grade bonds.

Also, the fund invests approximately 10% of its net assets in the Goldman Sachs Tactical Tilt Overlay Fund (the Underlying Tactical Fund).

The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets directly in securities and other instruments, including derivative instruments.

The fund seeks capital appreciation and current income by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team invests in the securities of U.S. and foreign dividend paying companies.

The team defines dividend paying securities, as equity securities that have paid a dividend in the prior 12 calendar months or that are reasonably likely to pay a dividend in the 12 calendar months following the fund’s acquisition of the security.

The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on dividend paying companies exhibiting favorable long-term fundamental characteristics.

In addition, the team prefers companies that are trading at discounts to their estimated intrinsic value.

Also, the team looks for characteristics such as the company’s ability to grow intrinsic value per share over the long-term.

The team calculates a company’s intrinsic value on the basis of factors such as the company’s growth prospects, historic and projected return on capital, tangible and intangible asset values or projections of the company’s future cash flows.

Additionally, the team may also compare the current market valuation of the company to its own historical valuation or to its peers.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The fund has the flexibility to invest across all market capitalizations, but will generally invest in large capitalization companies.

The fund seeks capital appreciation and current income by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team invests in the securities of U.S. and foreign dividend paying companies.

The team defines dividend paying securities, as equity securities that have paid a dividend in the prior 12 calendar months or that are reasonably likely to pay a dividend in the 12 calendar months following the fund’s acquisition of the security.

The research process is driven by fundamental analysis of one stock at a time. In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on dividend paying companies exhibiting favorable long-term fundamental characteristics.

In addition, the team prefers companies that are trading at discounts to their estimated intrinsic value.

Also, the team looks for characteristics such as the company’s ability to grow intrinsic value per share over the long-term.

The team calculates a company’s intrinsic value on the basis of factors such as the company’s growth prospects, historic and projected return on capital, tangible and intangible asset values or projections of the company’s future cash flows.

Additionally, the team may also compare the current market valuation of the company to its own historical valuation or to its peers.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The fund has the flexibility to invest across all market capitalizations, but will generally invest in large capitalization companies.

The fund seeks primarily a high level of current income and secondarily steady capital appreciation by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team invests in U.S. and non-U.S. issuers.

Also, the fund will typically invest at least 40% of its net assets in securities of issuers or companies that are economically tied to different countries throughout the world, excluding the United States.

A security is deemed to be economically tied to a country or countries outside of the United States if the company is organized in, or its primary business office or principal trading market of its equity are located in, a country outside of the United States.

Also, a security is deemed to be economically tied to a country or countries outside of the United States if a majority of the company’s revenues are derived from outside of the United States, or a majority of the company’s assets are located outside of the United States.

In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies with attractive long-term business prospects that generate cash and produce attractive levels of dividend income.

The team also looks for companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values or inexpensive relative to other similar investments.

Other factors in consideration when selecting securities are valuation multiples such as earnings, balance sheet strength, valuation relative to asset values, return on equity, and cash flow generation.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The portfolio consists of income-producing equity securities, such as common and preferred dividend-paying stocks.

The fund does not estimate to invest more than 25% of its net assets in securities of companies based in emerging markets.

Additionally, the fund may invest in companies domiciled in any country and may, under unusual circumstances, invest in a single country or a limited number of countries.

The fund may also invest in derivatives, equity real estate investment trusts and preferred stocks.

Also, the fund may lend portfolio securities on a short-term or long-term basis.

The fund seeks primarily a high level of current income and secondarily steady capital appreciation by investing in companies across any size outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team invests in U.S. and non-U.S. issuers.

Also, the fund will typically invest at least 40% of its net assets in securities of issuers or companies that are economically tied to different countries throughout the world, excluding the United States.

A security is deemed to be economically tied to a country or countries outside of the United States if the company is organized in, or its primary business office or principal trading market of its equity are located in, a country outside of the United States.

Also, a security is deemed to be economically tied to a country or countries outside of the United States if a majority of the company’s revenues are derived from outside of the United States, or a majority of the company’s assets are located outside of the United States.

In selecting securities for the portfolio, the research team focuses on companies with attractive long-term business prospects that generate cash and produce attractive levels of dividend income.

The team also looks for companies that are estimated to trade below their fair values or inexpensive relative to other similar investments.

Other factors in consideration when selecting securities are valuation multiples such as earnings, balance sheet strength, valuation relative to asset values, return on equity, and cash flow generation.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The portfolio consists of income-producing equity securities, such as common and preferred dividend-paying stocks.

The fund does not estimate to invest more than 25% of its net assets in securities of companies based in emerging markets.

Additionally, the fund may invest in companies domiciled in any country and may, under unusual circumstances, invest in a single country or a limited number of countries.

The fund may also invest in derivatives, equity real estate investment trusts and preferred stocks.

Also, the fund may lend portfolio securities on a short-term or long-term basis.

The fund’s objective is to generate total return including current income and dividend through investing in large-size companies around the world including the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of large-size companies in the U.S. and developed and emerging markets. Then the list is narrowed using earnings growth, dividend payment track record and long term growth projections.

The research team then applies qualitative analysis and identify a select list of companies that have a potential to initiate or increase dividend. The portfolio asset allocation to individual stock is based on the long-term reward and risk profile offered by each opportunity.

The fund has the flexibility to invest up to 20% of net assets in investment grade bonds of the U.S. government and corporations and 10% in non-investment grade bonds.

The fund’s objective is to generate an attractive total return including dividend income by investing in companies around the world with dividend payment history.

The fund has flexibility to invest across all market capitalization and look for companies with a track record of dividend payment. The research team then analyzes the earnings growth and prefers companies that have the potential to sustain and increase dividend.  The team also identifies companies that are likely to initiate a dividend.

The fund generally invests in large- and mega-cap companies with market capitalization of at least $50 billion. The fund may allocate between 25% and 60% of its total investments in the U.S. based companies.

The fund’s objective is to generate an attractive total return including dividend income by investing in companies around the world with dividend payment history.

The fund has flexibility to invest across all market capitalization and look for companies with a track record of dividend payment. The research team then analyzes the earnings growth and prefers companies that have the potential to sustain and increase dividend.  The team also identifies companies that are likely to initiate a dividend.

The fund generally invests in large- and mega-cap companies with market capitalization of at least $50 billion. The fund may allocate between 25% and 60% of its total investments in the U.S. based companies.

The fund seeks primarily current income and secondarily capital appreciation in the long term by investing in mid-and large-size companies outside the United States.

The investment process starts with a list of companies in the benchmark index and the research team utilizes quantitative techniques and fundamental analysis to identify investment opportunities.

Next, the research team invests in dividend-paying common stocks issued by U.S. and foreign companies.

The team prefers dividend paying growth-oriented companies that exhibit the potential for growth and growing dividend payments.

In addition, the team also evaluates whether a company has a record of paying dividends, as well as prospects for growing dividend payments.

Other factors in consideration are whether a company offers unique product or service, has growing product demand and dominant market share, experienced management team, and financial strength.

Then the manager constructs a portfolio of stocks from a list of companies favored by the research team and allocates capital based on its conviction level.

The fund diversifies its investments among a number of different countries throughout the world.

Also, the fund will invest at least 40% of its net assets in stocks of foreign companies tied to at least three different countries (and at least 30% of its net assets in stocks of foreign companies if market conditions are deemed unfavorable).